Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Instead, the much-anticipated press conference for the newly evolved Quan Quan Bear was held.

However, the prerequisite for holding this meeting is, of course, obtaining Xia Shen's permission and cooperation.

……

The rest area for the athletes from Zhijiang Middle School.

Seeing Xia Shen walk back leisurely, the coach and team members were just as shocked as the uninformed bystanders.

Even the experienced principal was at a loss for how to face this student whom he thought he knew quite well.

If nothing unexpected happens, and if the Ministry of Education is efficient enough, Xia Shen's name should appear in the history book of the Pokémon Battle Department in two years.

A new evolution of a Pokémon discovered outside of secret realms... It's unknown whether there will be any more like it, but it's certainly unprecedented.

But...no matter how talented they are, aren't they still my students?

The principal has a fairly clear understanding of this point.

Even Yan Yu, that girl, has to respectfully address him as Teacher Wang when she sees him.

Adding Xia Shen wouldn't be too much to handle.

Xia Shen coughed, breaking the somewhat eerie silence. "Didn't we win...? Why does it feel like we lost?"

Their gazes toward Xia Shen became even stranger.

You're asking a question you already know the answer to. Don't you really have any idea what everyone's thinking?

"Um...aren't you going to explain this to everyone?" Xu Chong, who usually had the best relationship with Xia Shen, was the first to speak up.

The others then stared intently at Xia Shen, seemingly quite in agreement with Xu Chong's suggestion.

Xia Shen immediately replied, "As you can see, my Circle Bear has evolved!"

This nonsensical answer clearly did not satisfy them. Seeing the subtle changes in everyone's eyes, Xia Shen had no choice but to answer seriously.

"It would be a long story to explain in detail, but to put it simply, I bred the Circle Bear according to an ancient method, and she successfully evolved into the Moon Bear."

……

To some extent, Xia Shen wasn't lying.

Aside from the unspeakable matter of the secret realm, the Moon Bear's evolution was indeed achieved through his cultivation using the ancient method of Washing Green.

According to Yukexi from the Xicui Encyclopedia, the wetland soil that covers Xicui is what gave the Moon Bear its solid body and endowed it with ground-like attributes.

So, what if we could create a verdant environment in reality and let a group of bear cubs grow up in it?

Then, after they evolve into Ursaring, if we use Peat Blocks on a full moon night like tonight, will they evolve into Umbreon?

Xia Shen didn't know.

Because there is a key difference here—

Are there differences in bloodline or genes between real-world bear cubs and bear cubs in the washing garden?

Will this difference affect the evolution of the Circly Bear?

Even Yukshi couldn't answer this question; the answer can only be found through further research and cultivation practices in the future.

It can be said that the appearance of the Moon Bear is just the beginning.

Even Xia Shen, the "discoverer," had to take it one step at a time to explore the mysteries of the Xicui ancient variety.

…………

Xia Shen was chatting with his teammates, picking out information he could share, when several uninvited guests rushed over from outside the rest area.

Calling them uninvited guests might be a bit inappropriate, because the visitors were actually from the organizers of the qualifying tournament: the Jiangnan Provincial Trainers Association.

The leader of the group was a tall, middle-aged man with half-gray hair that did not diminish his vigorous spirit. His voice preceded his arrival.

"Old Wang, your Zhijiang Middle School has really made something of itself! You've produced such an outstanding student!"

His voice was loud and clear, full of confidence; you could tell he was a leader who was usually addressed as "Director So-and-so".

Although he greeted the principal, his eyes never left Xia Shen after he came in.

The principal subtly stepped in front of Xia Shen, then greeted him with a hearty laugh, "President Sun, it's been a long time! I was just thinking of coming over for a drink after the competition, but I didn't expect you to arrive first. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly."

The man, referred to as Chairman Sun, didn't exchange many pleasantries and directly stated the purpose of his visit: "Alright, Lao Wang, let's not waste time with this nonsense. You know very well what I'm here to do."

His eyes were full of meaning, and his tone was solemn, "The Pokémon that Xia Shen showed tonight must have spread all over the world by now. I would like to invite him to hold a simple press conference."

Xia Shen was about to say something when he saw the principal in front of him wave his hand slightly, signaling him to calm down.

So he avoided Chairman Sun's intense gaze and did not respond.

The principal smiled and asked succinctly, "What are the benefits?"

Chairman Sun narrowed his eyes slightly. "Old Wang, you need to understand, this kind of matter is not something that someone like you or me can interfere with too much."

……

Just as the atmosphere was reaching a delicate stalemate, another person swiftly stepped in and entered the fray.

"President Sun, don't try to fool Teacher Wang. The discovery of Ursaring's new evolution is certainly the most important event in the world of Pokémon in the last decade. But why should this press conference be held here?"

Xia Shen looked in the direction of the familiar voice and saw Yan Yu in a black dress walking quickly towards him, winking at him as she did so.

Xia Shen understood immediately; his sister-in-law was trying to get something for him.

No, this isn't asking for it; it's something I rightfully deserve.

However, the seemingly righteous Chairman Sun's initial intentions were not pure; he harbored ill intentions and wanted to take advantage of me for free.

Xia Shen understood that these people were shrewd; Yueyue Xiong had realized that the peach was hers, and no one else could take it.

But when it comes to taking advantage of others' benefits, these people, whose skin is even thicker than the King's Shield form of the Aegis-Sword Monster, are absolutely shameless when it comes to doing it.

Undoubtedly, Chairman Sun's invitation to the press conference was intended to link the launch of Yueyue Bear with the Jiangnan Regional Qualifying Tournament.

They are firmly bound together.

We'll discuss the specific benefits and some hidden advantages later.

I'll take a slice of the pie first.

……

Despite being exposed, Chairman Sun showed no embarrassment and replied with a smile, "We certainly won't leave out Xia Shen, but right now, the most important thing is to hold a press conference right after the competition ends."

Having received Chairman Sun's verbal approval, Yan Yu nodded noncommittally, then turned to ask Xia Shen, the person in charge, for his opinion.

From the perspective of information dissemination, letting the bullets fly for a while tonight, and then letting them brew for a few days before revealing them, would be the option that would maximize Xia Shen's interests.

Putting aside everything else, one can imagine that sponsors would be lining up to bribe Xia Shen with money and resources just to get a chance to appear in public.

But by agreeing to Chairman Sun's request, firstly, it would allow them to cultivate good relations with the official organizations in Jiangnan Province.

Secondly, it can also be seen as a way of giving back for allowing the Moon Bear to make a stunning debut on the stage of the breakout competition.

So Xia Shen thought for two seconds and then agreed.

……

Two minutes later, the official account of the Jiangnan Provincial Trainers Association posted a message on all social media platforms—

"The press conference for the new evolution of Ursaring [Moon Bear] will be held in one hour at the Nandu International Pokémon Battle Arena!"

Undoubtedly, this explosive news was pushed to everyone's phones within an hour.

Even in other countries and regions with time differences, countless trainers were woken up.

After receiving this message, they tried every means to find a way to watch the Moonbear live broadcast press conference.

Everyone knows that this will be the most significant event in the elf world in the last decade.

## Chapter 113 The Moon Bear That Shocked the World! (4.4k!)

At 9:30, inside the Nandu International Pokémon Battle Arena.

Nearly an hour after the match ended, not a single spectator in the stands had left. They were excitedly whispering among themselves, occasionally glancing up at the battlefield below.

In the vast main arena, long guns and short cannons were already set up.

Major authoritative media outlets from Nandu City gathered together, waiting for the launch event for the new evolution of Quan Quan Bear, which was about to begin in a few minutes.

Finally, the stadium lights suddenly dimmed, like a theater, leaving only one powerful spotlight shining on the center of the battlefield.

As everyone eagerly awaited, three dark figures entered the arena side by side.

Once they entered the area illuminated by the bright lights, they discovered that those who were on stage with Xia Shen were none other than Yan Yu, the youngest master in China, and Sun Fan, the president of the Jiangnan Province Trainers Association.

The formation of the three of them subtly revealed that Xia Shen was at the core, making it clear who the main character would be tonight.

The three of them stood in the center of the room. Sun Fan cleared his throat and said in his strong voice, "Welcome to this emergency press conference. I am Sun Fan, the host who is making an appearance on the spot."

Although Sun Fan's tone was steady, he could not hide his excitement. After pausing for two seconds, he continued his introduction.

"As for the theme of this press conference, I'm sure everyone knows it, so I won't take up any more of your time. Now, please welcome the real protagonist of tonight, Xia Shen, and his pet Moon Bear!"

No one applauded, not because they were indifferent; on the contrary, they were digesting the first piece of information revealed at the press conference: the Moon Bear.

Is the evolved form of the Circular Bear called the Luna Bear?

Does this have any special meaning?

Before they could figure it out, Sun Fan had already taken a step back, giving the stage to Xia Shen.

…………

"Hello everyone, I'm Xia Shen. I believe that everyone watching this live stream is as passionate about Pokémon as I am. As we all know, since the discovery of the Britannic Mystery over a decade ago, no new Pokémon have been released..."

Facing countless flashing lights from the audience, Xia Shen was not intimidated at all and spoke eloquently.

His voice had a clear, youthful quality, and although he didn't use a microphone, his words were clearly heard by every audience member.

After a brief opening, Xia Shen got to the point, "A few years ago, I accidentally obtained an unknown object that contained information about some ancient spirits from the secret realms of the East Sea. Among them was the Moon Bear that appeared before you tonight."

The world that corresponds to the general ecology of the Sinnoh region is the East Blue Secret Realm.

As for why Xia Shen would fabricate something that doesn't exist, it's naturally to give people with ulterior motives a fictitious target.

The secret realm of the Jade Washing Cave exists only in my mind; it's destined to remain undiscovered by others.