Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

"Speaking of which, Master Yi's silk looks really useful. It's so flexible and can be stretched and shortened at will. Isn't that much better than using your hands? Wait... I have a bold idea!"

"Regarding your audacious idea, I have a fist the size of a sandbag, and I'm going to beat you to death for Master Yi!"

Xia Chen was getting a little numb from the string of paid comments. These days, there are all sorts of people...

However, if it really is a collaboration between Sinbu and Milotic, there might actually be a chance?

The Berserker's range is around 20 meters, but with Sylveon's help, it can reach over 40 meters. Milotic can also reach over 40 meters, so my own range is probably negative 10 meters...

A simple addition and subtraction calculation doesn't seem to be wrong, does it?

However, glancing down at Milotic's fiercely competitive eyes, he probably couldn't accept the fact that his opponent had suddenly become his teammate.

After thinking about it, he still didn't bring up the suggestion.

While Xia Chen was lost in thought, Fairyclops and the Berserker Turtle's waterfall climbing training was almost over.

At first glance, it looks a little higher than yesterday's last training session.

However, Xia Chen didn't know how much higher it was, since he didn't have the abnormal observational skills of someone like Xianbu.

In short, judging from the reactions to the paid comments, it's probably just Sheer Cloth and Milotic...

Xia Chen felt a little melancholy. "Am I really such a useless trainer...?"

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Waterfall climbing is an extremely physically demanding activity.

After another training session to get a feel for the game, Xia Chen took the elves to a small island in a pond to replenish their energy and chat with his fans about his travel experiences over the past few months.

But to everyone's surprise, these six guys weren't interested in any of the interesting travel stories at all; instead, they asked all sorts of strange questions...

"Thank you [What is the relationship between Master Pigeon and Miss Ma Xiu] for sending a hundred sweet balls. She is my best friend in the Carlos region. Please don't ask such questions in the future. Maybe the other party involved is also in the live broadcast. It will be awkward."

While wiping Xianbu's body with a towel taken from the storage ball, Xia Chen carefully answered sensitive questions.

"Thanks to [Master Pigeon, why hasn't my Eevee transformed yet] for sending 100 Great Balls. If you mean transforming into Sylveon Eevee, then I can barely answer your question."

"My assessment is, don't rush. Even with your exceptionally talented Master Yi, it took her half a year to evolve into Fairy Cloth. How long have you been nurturing her? Spend more time building a relationship with her, and then nurture her with the finest fairy gems. It will be quick."

"When will the Beauty Energy Cube be released? It'll be soon. Two of the ten Feebas in the experiment have already evolved. It's expected to be around June."

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[Master Pigeon, I really want to become a trainer aiming to win the Contest of Fame, but my mom disagrees. She thinks that path has no future and insists I become a Rhino Rider. What should I do?]

A long, paid message caught Xia Chen's attention. He pondered for a moment and said seriously, "I can't comment on your family affairs. I'll just say some things that are certain. The major leagues are discussing the establishment of the [World Coordinator Association]. The major leagues will also be holding regional grand tournaments next year, and there will be similar tournaments like gymnastics matches before the grand tournaments, forming a stable competition structure. You can wait for this news to be released before discussing it with your family."

After a pause, Xia Chen continued, "The emergence of a new thing is bound to be met with skepticism and testing, but I am very confident in the future of the Grand Contest, not just because it is a performance format that I proposed, but because it fills a gap."

"We all know that Pokémon have different natures. Some are born to fight and become stronger, like Rhyhorn, but there are also Pokémon that don't like fighting. Moreover, less than one percent of all trainers can become professional trainers."

"In this environment, the emergence and popularity of glamorous performances and grand competitions are inevitable, not to mention their strong entertainment value. The public enjoys them, and the alliance strongly supports them. I believe that in the next ten years, it will be the most valuable emerging trend in the entire elf business ecosystem."

Xia Chen concluded, "You can send this video to your mom, but I don't know if she'll agree."

[Thank you, Pigeon Master! I know what to do now. By the way, my name is Serena, and I will definitely become the most famous Trainer Coordinator in the Carlos region!]

Although the machine's voice was emotionless, everyone could hear the determination in her words.

The live chat was instantly filled with well wishes.

Xia Chen smiled slightly. "Great, I've saved another lost girl..."

Wait... she said her name was Serena?

Xia Chen suddenly fell into deep thought.

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At 11:50 a.m., there were still ten minutes until the grandest event of the Waterfall Climbing Festival, the "Wanling Waterfall Climbing" event.

The mountains are a cold, grayish-blue, the sky a desolate blue, and it seems that only the surging water exists between heaven and earth.

Under the dazzling yet not glaring sunlight, Longyue Waterfall stands quietly like a giant iron gate connecting heaven and earth, seemingly waiting for a spirit to conquer it.

Without any organization, but by convention, thousands of water spirits gather at the junction of the waterfall and the pool.

Xia Chen looked around and saw that besides his Milotic and Sylveon's Drednaw, there were also swimming champions like Gyarados, Golduck, and Poliwag.

The pairings of Xia Chen and Xian Bu are quite eye-catching, but they have little to do with Xia Chen.

The rare Milotic and Sylvanas are particularly noteworthy.

In addition, many people expressed considerable shock at the fact that Sylvanas was leading a Ghoul to climb the waterfall.

However, since this was not a formal event or competition, most people were amazed and no one was making any noise or complaints.

"Next, I will not say a word and will successfully reach the summit!"

Xia Chen expressed his firm determination to the viewers in the live broadcast room, which drew the attention of those around him.

That kid's pretty arrogant!

Xia Chen, whose skin was as thick as a shield-and-sword monster, didn't even blush. He climbed onto Milotic and made his final preparations.

Once I put on my swimming goggles, I don't care about anyone!

At exactly twelve o'clock, as a loud bell rang from the tallest clock tower in Lianli Town, echoing throughout Dragon Leap Waterfall, all the elves set off.

If viewed from a distance, one can see an irregular straight line slowly moving upwards from the bottom of the Dragon Leap Waterfall, which resembles a white ribbon.

That was a struggle between humans and spirits against nature.

In the sky, several professional photographers, carrying cameras, swam between the water and the sky, recording the spectacular scene of the creatures challenging the power of nature.

The journey to Wanling Waterfall begins here.

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Milnas' initial speed was not fast.

I didn't feel anything when climbing the waterfall alone, but the difference in speed became apparent when compared to others.

Gyarados, Golduck, Poliwag... even Dratini overtook Milotic one by one.

Sensing Milotic's restlessness beneath him, Xia Chen used one hand to soothe him, "It's okay, this isn't a competition, let's play at our own pace!"

"Fuwoo!"

Milos responded, and its emotions indeed stabilized considerably. It continued to climb upwards against the current at its own pace.

Although there are specially designed seats similar to waist stools, waterfall climbing is much more thrilling than any roller coaster.

The higher the altitude, the more pronounced this is.

Above them was a torrent of water cascading down, row upon row, with the might of a thousand troops and horses; below them was an abyss from which one would fall and break at least a few bones.

Xia Chen gripped Milotic's eyebrows tightly, feeling a mix of nervousness and fear, but mostly a surge of adrenaline and excitement.

He now understands why so many people in his past life loved extreme sports. In addition to pursuing challenges that push physical limits, they also sought the pleasure and sense of accomplishment that came from overcoming psychological barriers.

Showing the viewers in the live stream the remaining abyss, Xia Chen turned around and looked up at the waves.

Above, the Pokémon that had just surpassed Milotic were getting closer and closer.

Milotic may not be fast, but it is good at endurance.

With an almost inexhaustible supply of energy within his body, he maintained ample physical strength even after climbing thirty meters.

However, since the water flow gradually disperses from top to bottom, the higher you go, the stronger the impact of the rapids becomes, and the greater the challenge will be for waterfall climbers.

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The first person to fall behind on Xia Chen's track has finally appeared.

First, there was Gyarados, who committed the sin of arrogance. Relying on its noble flying attribute, it developed the arrogant idea that "waterfall is nothing special."

Nature also punished Gyarados, filling its gaping maw with the rushing water from the waterfall.

After choking on water, Gyarados unknowingly fell to the ground.

The elf below him suffered the consequences, being inexplicably thrown down by the large blue dragon, which had no dragon attribute.

Gyarados is out!

Xia Chen felt a pang of sympathy and quickly reminded Milotic to be careful of the other Pokémon above its head.

If one suffers an undeserved misfortune, one can truly be heartbroken and speechless.

As time went by, Milotic, with its strong staying power, gradually gained momentum.

Meanwhile, one after another, the Pokémon were eliminated by Dragon Leap Waterfall, either due to insufficient stamina or inability to withstand the impact of the water.

As the muscular swimming champion Mosquito Coil Swimmer sank into the water, Xia Chen looked around and found that he was the only one left, along with Golduck beside him and Sylveon and Torterra above him.

Not only in their area, but throughout the entire Waterfall Climbing Legion, very few elves remain.

At this point, they were nearly fifty meters above the water.

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Xia Chen, who was pressed close to Milotic's body, could feel that Milotic had begun to tremble slightly.

Have we reached our limit?

Xia Chen pondered for a moment, and was just about to say, "Why don't we go down?"

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from above.

Xia Chen looked up and saw an extremely horrifying scene.

At the top of the waterfall, the water volume suddenly increases, with rows of white waves pushing and shoving each other, surging downwards like a tsunami.

The turbulent and ferocious waves, like a white dragon capable of devouring everything, roared as they rushed towards the humans and elves who dared to conquer her.

Xia Chen now understands why this place is called Dragon Leap Waterfall.

Is it a fish leaping here and transforming into a dragon?

No, the rage of this waterfall is a water dragon leaping down!

The water dragon roared and swallowed the Torterra and Golduck above Xia Chen and Milotic, and in the blink of an eye it swallowed Milotic, which was already close to its limit.

The ferocious water dragon seemed to possess immense power, slamming into Xia Chen and Milotic, making Milotic, who was already on the verge of collapse, even more unsteady.

"Fuwoo!"