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

He meant that participating was not just about competing, but about having the ability to showcase one's talent in a major competition.

The difference between the two is significant.

In the former case, basically any trainer with elite-level strength can collect all eight badges to qualify for the tournament.

In Donghuang, the most populous region, the number of participants in each competition can reach tens of thousands.

However, to make it into the main tournament, where only 64 people can advance, requires even greater strength.

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Xia Chen didn't understand what Long Ye meant, but he still humbly accepted the praise.

But he was thinking about something else entirely.

With this "test" over, Milotic's limits have been pretty much determined, but the extent of Sylvanas's potential remains a mystery.

Perhaps the Dragon-type Gym is too easy for her. She could try challenging the Steel-type Gym sometime. It seems that the Steel-type Gym is located in the northeast of the Eastern Region, which is not too far from here.

As for Kirlia and Zoroah, one didn't even get a chance to appear today, and the other isn't quite suitable for appearing in a battle yet.

They could only use the two senior members of the team as a reference to estimate their approximate skill level.

Although I defeated an elite-level Pokémon in a 3v3 match today, it doesn't mean that my strength has reached that level.

The freezing beam obtained at the cost of Milotic, along with the elemental advantage, were crucial factors in successfully challenging opponents of higher levels.

Putting these factors aside, in a match without obvious attribute advantages or disadvantages, Xia Chen believes that his team can currently only handle experienced and advanced opponents at most.

They're all elite-level; they definitely can't withstand it.

However, at Xia Chen's age, the level of elite is already enough to graduate from university with honors.

In other words, Xia Chen was qualified to graduate from university even before he went to university.

While the Elite level is only one step away from the Gym level, the gap between them is greater than the combined gap between the Beginner and Elite levels.

It is precisely because the elite level has such a large range and is so diverse that the League has added a star rating system for trainers above this level.

One to five stars, the more stars, the stronger.

This stage is also the limit that many ordinary people can reach in their entire lives.

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After all, it was just a dojo challenge match, and it didn't cause any further trouble. After the match, Xia Chen's life returned to normal.

To be precise, it was the calm before the storm. He resumed his normal training intensity while waiting for the rumored arrival of the Dragon Island envoy.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. On July 31st, Qianlong Dojo welcomed a special guest, Qixi Qingniao.

Undoubtedly, she was the envoy who had traveled all the way from Dragon Island.

Judging from how familiar Long Ye and Long Yue seemed with this Qixi Bluebird, she probably held the position of Dragon Island's envoy, responsible for communication with the outside world.

Like Dragonite, Altaria is a dragon that is generally docile, which is relatively rare among most hot-tempered dragon-type Pokémon.

Even from its name, you can tell that Altaria is nothing like Hydreigon, Salamence, or Garchomp, which sound like very aggressive dragon-type Pokémon.

Perhaps it was because of her gentle nature that Dragon Island appointed the Tanabata Bluebird as its messenger.

Although such things as being unfairly treated wouldn't happen in the simple world of Pokémon, Ryuno still warmly welcomed Altaria on behalf of the Submarine Gym.

After a pleasant lunch, it was soon time to depart.

Xia Chen went on this trip to capture Pokémon, while Long Yue went on this trip to bring back her own Hakuryu.

Longye did not go with them. Even he was not allowed to go to the island casually unless there was a special reason.

As a secluded paradise devoid of humankind, the Dragon Island envoys naturally used the most primitive method of flight to guide them.

Although Xia Chen doesn't have any Flying-type Pokémon, a gym has no shortage of Pokémon.

The riding Pokémon that Longye lent him happened to be the elite-level Flygon that Xia Chen defeated in the gym battle.

There's no real animosity between them. If losing a game meant creating a feud, the world would probably be in chaos long ago.

On the contrary, perhaps because they became friends after a fight, Flygon was one of the Pokémon that Xia Chen played with the best at the Qianlong Gym.

In short, riding on the desert dragonfly, Xia Chen and Long Yue followed the Qixi Bluebird and set off for the mysterious Dragon Island.

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The mystery doesn't refer to Dragon Island's geographical location. After all, it's a large archipelago, and hiding it wouldn't be easy.

However, even knowing the geographical location of Dragon Island, no one outside the Imperial Dragon Family has ever set foot on it throughout history.

The waters surrounding Dragon Island are not only constantly guarded by a large number of ferocious Gyarados, but also by countless surging ocean currents and reefs.

Furthermore, the skies above the waters surrounding Dragon Island are perpetually shrouded in thunderstorms created by Dragonair and Dragonite, making it impossible to enter.

Even if someone manages to get inside, they will be met by countless dragon-type spirits soaring in the sky, who will not be friendly to outsiders who trespass on Dragon Island.

After countless reckless poachers disappeared in this vast sea, Dragon Island became an urban legend existing only in the ears of most people.

The city of Shangjing is very close to the sea. With the three Pokémon's flying speed, they entered the sea area in less than half an hour.

However, this is just the beginning of the entire journey.

He didn't know how long they flew over the vast, boundless sea, until the sun's angle became increasingly slanted and its light increasingly dim. Finally, at the edge of his vision, Xia Chen saw a large, magnificent expanse of dark clouds.

Having read a lot about the legends of Dragon Island before coming here, Xia Chen knew in his heart that Dragon Island must be under that dark cloud.

The thought that this secret place, rarely visited by anyone, was about to open its doors to him filled Xia Chen with a sense of excitement.

As expected, the leading bluebird adjusted its flight angle and began to fly diagonally downwards after seeing the dark clouds.

The desert dragonfly beneath Xia Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to accelerate. Although with its stamina, it wouldn't be a problem to carry Xia Chen for another half a day.

But flying for too long gets boring eventually, and besides, what's the point of a desert dragonfly just flying around on the sea all the time...?

Just like the most widely circulated urban legends, there really is a group of Gyarados in the waters surrounding Dragon Island.

The density of Gyarados here is terrifyingly high; it's almost as common in this sea area as Magikarp is in ordinary rivers and lakes.

Xia Chen was still shaken as he walked through the group of Gyarados that were staring at him with ferocious eyes.

He believed that if it weren't for the bluebird leading the way, he and the desert dragonfly would definitely have been torn to pieces.

No wonder those who supposedly tried to reach Dragon Island never returned; with this kind of scene, anyone who came would be completely bewildered...

After they passed through the Gyarados Sea, a beautiful island finally appeared before Xia Chen in the sea fog.

We've arrived at Dragon Island.

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Stepping back onto the ground, Xia Chen experienced the feeling of being grounded again after a long time.

Now that he had arrived at his destination, he wasn't in a hurry to find his favorite elf, but instead planned to stay and rest for a while.

After flying all the way, both the desert dragonfly and I were a little tired.

Having completed its guiding mission, the Qixi Bluebird flapped its wings and bid farewell to Xia Chen and Long Yue.

"seven--"

Long Yue asked in surprise, "Aren't you going to rest for a while and come with us? We're going to the main island too."

The bluebird glanced at Xia Chen discreetly and shook its head.

Long Yue didn't notice this detail, but Xia Chen, whose mental strength was extraordinary, did. However, he didn't show it and just politely said, "Thank you for your hard work, Qixi Bluebird."

"Seven~"

The bluebird nodded happily, then spread its wings and left.

Watching the bluebird fly far away into the distance, Xia Chen thoughtfully stroked his chin. What did that look in her eyes mean?

If someone is going the same way as you but leaves first, it's hard to believe there's nothing fishy going on.

However, since Long Du was gone, guessing was pointless. Xia Chen put aside his random thoughts and released Xianbu and the others, who had been holding back all afternoon.

"Come out, everyone!"

Several flashes of white light appeared, and Sylvanas, Milotic, Kirlia, and Zoroah emerged from the ball in turn.

Long Yue also released the few Pokémon she had brought with her on this trip. In addition to the Altaria she had ridden all the way here, there was also a Gillfish Dragon and a Dragonhead Excadrill.

With one water dragon and one earth/steel dragon, it can be considered to make up for some of the attribute disadvantages of her Altaria and Dragonite.

After the Dragon Island envoy left, the leader of the delegation was Long Yue, who had visited Dragon Island several times before.

Looking at the setting sun hanging not far above the sea, she made a decision: "Let's prepare dinner first."

Chapter 180 Target: Quasi-God Cub, Can Fly!

As Dragon Island, it may lack many things, but it certainly has no shortage of dragon-type spirits.

During dinner, Xia Chen and Long Yue cooked something in a remote corner of the island, which attracted elves such as Tooth, Buzzbat, and Blue Cottonbird to come and freeload.

Xia Chen was puzzled: "Isn't Dragon Island practically devoid of humans? Why aren't they afraid of us at all?"

Long Yue, who was petting a blue cotton bird with one hand, asked with amusement, "Why are they afraid of people?"

Xia Chen suddenly realized that his thoughts seemed a bit strange.

Indeed, in a paradise ruled by dragons, for elves to encounter humans would probably be no different from encountering harmless and threatening aliens.

Worrying that the elves might be afraid of him... that's really overthinking things.

Long Yue suddenly asked, "By the way, what kind of Pokémon do you want to capture? Have you thought about it yet?"

Xia Chen replied without hesitation, "A quasi-god cub! Preferably one that can fly."

The resources he has accumulated are now enough for him and his elf to squander. If possible, Xia Chen would naturally like to raise a late-blooming creature that combines rarity, potential, and good looks.

what?

What makes Long Jun's ferocious and violent quasi-gods so good-looking?

Talent is the most important thing that supports their good looks.

For example, Xia Chen thinks the Gilling Dragon sitting next to Long Yue, flashing its energy cubes, is pretty cool.

As for the other requirement, being able to fly... In the future, there will definitely be more and more travel in various parts of the world, so a main Pokémon that can fly will be especially important.