I, Zhulan's childhood sweetheart, was trapped in Xicui.

Those who can reach the current ranking are considered to be capable and famous in the outside world.

Xu Li was no exception. As soon as he came on stage, the cheers became louder.

In the previous battle, the rumor that Xu Li only had one powerful Pokémon, Dragonite, was debunked.

He didn't even send out the Double Axe War Dragon!

A strong person, especially one like Xu Li, who is full of mystery but has fought his way to the top with solid fighting power, is sought after and recognized.

Xu Li was the last to appear, with seven contestants already standing beside him: Liu Bo, Nancy, Acerola, Chibana, Lian Wu, Kona, and Furong.

Uncle Liu smiled at him.

Acerola raised her slender arm dramatically in greeting.

Nazhi frowned and gave Xu Li a resentful look.

"Today, the final stage of the Pokémon World Championship, also known as the Eight Masters Challenge, officially begins!"

"Now, please welcome our Eighth Master to the stage!"

"The first to appear is the champion of the Kanto region, the Dragon Messenger, Yulongdu!"

The first person to appear was Du, who appeared in a dignified manner with a cloak swung.

But the big screen above showed the lineup that made him into the Eight Masters in the last competition. The Charizard, the Tyrannosaurus, and the Pteranodon, coupled with the title of 'Dragon Messenger', made Xu Li, who was sitting opposite him, purse his lips to prevent himself from laughing.

But Du still noticed Xu Li's micro-expression.

Suddenly I felt a sense of malice.

"Next, please welcome—the graceful water dancer and current champion of Hoenn, Mikoli!"

Dressed in a tight navy uniform and a white cap, Mikoli emerged from the vibrant waters surrounding him. His immediate appearance captivated the audience with a series of breathtakingly coordinated performances.

"The noble son of Hoenn, the jewel-like former champion of Hoenn, Daigo!"

Daigo was wearing a well-fitting suit, not as casual as he was in front of Xu Li yesterday. In this kind of occasion, he appeared very elegantly, showing his grace.

"The legendary Sinnoh trainer, Bamboo Ran, who used his iron fist to turn Sinnoh into a forbidden area for Pokémon hunters!"

Wearing a traditional black windbreaker, Zhulan appeared with a gentle smile on her face.

"The powerful one at the top of the pyramid..."

Next, Kamishiro, Yeci, Kalno, and finally the finale, Dandi, also gradually appeared on the stage.

Finally, as the organizer of the event, Dan Di waved a cloak that was exactly the same as Du's, but with a lot of sponsorship, and announced the start of the Eight Masters Challenge!

The eight masters are almost all considered champions in each region.

But there are exceptions.

For example, the battle against Mr. Kamishiro in the frontier.

However, after this challenge, the "championship content" will probably be reduced to a certain extent.

For example, at the end of the last Masters Tournament, Watari and Mikoli were not yet champions. They defeated the bereaved and weakened Adek, and...

On the field.

The eight masters stood slowly on a higher stage. With each of them having their own unique temperament and majesty, it looked like a palace.

But it is indeed a palace, and it is the ideal palace for trainers.

"Now, let our eight finalists choose the eight masters you will challenge! Let the Eight Masters Replacement Tournament begin!"

As soon as the host finished speaking.

Du, who looked majestic on the stage, suddenly felt malicious.

Still two shares!

Below, Kona's eyes slowly looked at Du from under his red hair. Liu Bohuan, sitting in a wheelchair, also looked at Du with interest.

Du: “…”

What the hell is wrong with this world regarding Dragon-type... and Flying-type trainers?!

Is it still okay?

……

Sure enough, Kona was the first to choose to challenge Du.

Du looked helpless.

Their battles have been staged countless times in Kanto, and they know each other very well.

And Du's record against Kona.

It cannot be said that we are at a disadvantage, it can only be said that we have almost never won.

But the final result was unexpected.

After a half-hour long fight, any discerning spectator could see it.

Du has made obvious progress.

He actually defeated all five of Kona's Pokémon before he lost!

Although it seems only slightly off, it's actually quite a bit off. Kona's last spiny shell is almost at full strength.

But this is also enough to be proud of!

——Okay, Du still didn’t want to give up.

Feeling somewhat lost and indignant, he slowly walked off the stage. Watching Kona slowly taking up his previous position, Du couldn't help but question it again.

This world is not good for dragon-type trainers...

What happened? !

However, even if he was defeated by Kona and temporarily lost his qualification as an Eighth Master, he could still fight back. Just like Kona just now, as a challenger, he challenged the "Eighth Master" on the stage.

A loss doesn't automatically mean a loss of a spot; the challenger and the defeated Eight Masters can compete again in a rematch. The Eight Masters' spots are determined only after all contestants have surrendered, or after the two-week competition period has expired.

This is a real test of strength and a brutal competition.

It can be guaranteed that those who stand up as the Eight Masters are almost all the eight strongest trainers.

But this schedule also has its flaws.

It seems that the later the challenger is, the greater the benefits will be. After all, there may be a restraining relationship between trainers, such as Kona and Watari. If Kona challenges Watari at the last moment, it seems that he will not have to go through the challenge period and directly obtain the title of Eighth Master?

It is reasonable and legal. Anyway, if Kona does this, the one who will suffer in the end is Du.

Fortunately, almost no one who could stand on this kind of stage would do so. After all, the eyes of the world were focused on this competition, and the title of Eight Masters was practically an honorary title. While it was a title bestowed upon the top trainers in the Pokémon world, it carried no real power.

If obtaining the 'Eight Masters' in that way is despicable, then the 'Eight Masters' will lose their meaning.

That's why Kona was the first to directly challenge Watari.

Chapter 233: Battle against Daigo, Honored as Eighth Master

The Eight Masters Position Exchange Challenge is in full swing.

It seems as if the entire focus of the world is gathered here at this moment.

Every move by any of the sixteen contestants in the tournament was met with endless speculation and discussion. Furthermore, the battles, including the outcome of the Eight Masters' rotation, were the focus of much discussion.

It's only the first day.

A lot of competitions took place.

Except for the dislocation between Watari and Kona.

Lian Wu, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hezhong, directly challenged the Emperor of Dan, but was ultimately defeated.

But Furong, the new ghost king of Hoenn, challenged Kalos' champion, Kareno, and won, replacing Kareno's position.

This caused Caroline to suffer a lot of criticism.

For example, he put too much energy into his acting career and even neglected the management of his original duties as champion.

Although it is true.

But Carol also felt very aggrieved.

Karuna, who was visiting Yu Xuli's home, grabbed Zhulan's hand indignantly and complained repeatedly about the hard work of her job. In the end, she even wanted to throw herself into Zhulan's arms.

Zhulan covered her stomach lightly and blocked Kareno's body.

"I don't want to count this championship!"

Kareno could only sit next to Zhulan and simply said this.

"I have to take on this title... I've always had trouble with this title, but now that Carlos has settled down and I've given up the title, I can focus more on my on-screen career, get more rest, and not have to work so hard. I can also..."

It was originally just angry words, but as she spoke, Kareno even felt that this was a good choice.

Daigo gave a thumbs up.

Karuna's eyes gradually lit up: "Why don't you really quit the championship? Then I can come and play with you more often..."

Zhulan smiled and said helplessly: "But I am still the champion?"

"What are you afraid of!" Kaluna said, "The Sinnoh region is full of talented people. Unlike us in Carlos, when Pakira was captured by Xu Li, we couldn't even find anyone to replace her as the King of Heaven."

"And now that Xu Li has helped you eliminate Daye and Denci, they must have returned to Sinnoh to help you share the work."

Zhulan smiled helplessly and agreed.

Talk about it.

Xu Li eliminated Daye and Denci one after another, and Zhulan even complained that he had almost wiped out all the people who were trying to attack the Eight Masters in Sinnoh.

On the eve of the Eight Masters Tournament, at a meeting within Sinnoh.

Daye also cried to Zhulan, angrily asking Zhulan to give Xu Li a hard time at the Eight Masters Tournament and avenge them!

But Zhulan did not wait until the Masters Tournament.

Just that night.

Just to avenge the elimination of the Sinnoh contestant.

So on the first day of the Eight Masters Tournament, Xu Li did not initiate a challenge and let Daigo stay there for a day.

……

Day two of the Masters.

There were some changes in the seats again.

After getting some rest, Nazhi challenged Yeci but failed to win.

Chibana challenged Mikoli but was unable to win.

then……

Xu Li also challenged Daigo.

In the stadium, the audience around made thunderous cheers.

Da Wu shook his silver hair and said to Xu Li, "Did you hear that? They're all cheering for me."

"Then what will probably come next will be their disappointed voices." Xu Li said lightly.

Daigo suddenly snorted, "Come on then!"

He waved his hand, which was covered with several rings.

The armored bird, flapping its steel wings, appeared on the field.

At the same time, Xu Li's Blaze Monkey also appeared. Its majestic appearance, the flowing flames that moved with the wind, and the sparks that slowly escaped from its iron fist all made it seem so powerful.

But when he saw Infernape, Daigo's mouth curled up slightly, and he said, "Sandstorm! Armorbird!"

Instantly.

As the Armored Bird flapped its wings, sand and gravel flew out from the sky, and together with the increasingly strong hurricane force winds, a sandstorm gradually formed on the field.

Sandstorm day.

This weather was perfect for Daigo's team, but he had rarely used it in battle. However, facing Xu Li, Daigo still picked up this useful method.