The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

Fang Yuan pointed to the Mudskipper Slide in the center of the field.

“He did the research himself, Masao. Don’t underestimate the wisdom of the elves.”

Masao was secretly alarmed as he looked at Mudkip, whose expression hadn't changed much since its appearance.

"I underestimated you, Mudkip."

Fang Yuan looked at Zhengxiong.

"However, since you're so eager to see the techniques I've researched, I'll grant your wish."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Masao and the Iron-Faced Ninja were on high alert, vigilantly observing the Mudkip's every move.

Just then, the masked ninja in the heavy rain suddenly sensed something was wrong.

The Iron-Faced Ninja felt that flapping his wings became exceptionally easy, and the rain around him seemed to have disappeared.

Just then, Iron-Faced Ninja and Masao were shocked to discover that the rainwater around them had condensed into something that looked like a giant handprint.

He grabbed the Iron-Faced Ninja in his palm!

"Damn it! Iron-Faced Ninja! Break free!"

Masao was dumbfounded when he saw the sudden whirlpool.

He never imagined that Mudkip could use rainwater to unleash a whirlpool right in front of the Iron-Faced Ninja!

This is the first stage of the Frozen Territory. If Mudkip's control over water continues to improve, it will be able to use the moist air to create water currents to catch its opponents.

Of course, nowadays, Mudkip can only use the current to catch its opponent during heavy rain.

After being captured, the Iron-Faced Ninja began frantically flapping its wings, trying to break free from the water!

Fang Yuan did not hesitate and continued to give orders.

"Phase Two: Mud Hell!"

The next second, a stream of mud rose from the ground, replacing the original water flow with mud that offered even greater resistance!

Once caught in the mud, the Iron-Faced Ninja had no chance to escape.

Meanwhile, Mudkip was not having an easy time either. He needed to control the water flow to grab the Iron-Faced Ninja while also controlling the mud.

But all of this effort paid off.

Seeing the Iron-Faced Ninja unable to move in the mud, Fang Yuan gave the Mudskipper his final command.

Mudkip once again conjured a rock the size of a human head, then bulged the veins on its arms and slammed the rock out with its fists.

The rockfall struck the immobilized Iron-Faced Ninja perfectly, even though the Iron-Faced Ninja had already used the Insect Roaring Stage to try and weaken some of the rockfall's power.

But in the end, the Iron-Faced Ninja underestimated the power of the Mudkip.

"Iron-Faced Ninja is unable to fight! Please send out your second Pokémon, Masao!"

[Ding~ Congratulations, host! Mudkip has defeated the Iron-Faced Ninja. Your level has increased from 29 to 30.]

"What kind of breakthrough is this?" Fang Yuan couldn't help but laugh as he watched Mudkip break through a level that had been stuck for several days.

Zhengxiong looked at Fang Yuan and couldn't help but say

"As expected of Master Fang and Mudkip, my Iron Mask Ninja's progress is still too slow compared to you."

However, Masao did not intend to surrender, but instead sent out his second Pokémon.

Many viewers looked confused upon seeing the Shedding Skin ninja with a halo around his head.

Because Shepherd Ninja is a rather niche, yet very unique, Pokémon.

Shedinja possesses what is arguably the strongest ability in the entire Pokémon world, and the weakest physical strength!

Shedding its skin ninja

[Qualification: Medium]

【Attributes: Insect + Ghost】

【Ability: Mystic Guardian (Pokémon with this ability will only take damage from types that are weak against them)】

[Description: A spirit with only a little HP, but due to its unique ability, it still possesses considerable combat prowess.]

Simply put, Shedshell Ninjas are only vulnerable to damage from elements that are weak against them, such as Fire, Dark, Rock, Flying, and Dark.

Skills of other attributes cannot cause even the slightest damage to the Shedding Shell Ninja!

It's known for its bizarre mechanics in Pokémon!

But after sending out the Shepherd Ninja, Masao's expression was not good.

Because Shedinja can achieve complete immunity to any damage when facing many Pokémon, it is invincible.

But facing Fang Yuan...

Masao's expression turned somewhat bitter.

Fang Yuan recalled the Mudkip and sent out Larvitar.

When Larvitar enters the field, it activates its Sandstorm ability, creating a sandstorm on the field.

[Sandstorm: Deals minor damage to non-Rock, Ground, and Steel-type Pokémon periodically.]

Unfortunately, despite its overpowered mechanics, the Shedding Shell Ninja is helpless against sandstorms.

A sandstorm swept across the field, and the Shedding Shell Ninja suffered some damage.

The ninja who shed his skin lost his ability to fight.

Seeing the Shedding Skin Ninja get instantly killed, many viewers had a small question mark flashing across their heads.

"It got wiped out in one hit? This Pokémon is way too weak!"

Masao took a deep breath and then sent out his last Pokémon, which is also the standard Pokémon for almost all catching boys.

"Go, Beedrill!"

Chapter 83: Final Showdown - Fang Yuan vs. Mewtwo

"Yukira, Rock Slide!"

With a wave of his hands, Kira sent countless rocks crashing down from mid-air.

During the sandstorm, Beedrill couldn't find Larvitar at all, and could only helplessly lose its ability to fight.

"Beedrill is unable to battle, Fang Yuan wins!"

The first game ended with the referee raising his chess piece.

Fang Yuan easily defeated Zheng Xiong with a score of 0:3 and advanced to the next round of the competition.

After the match ended, Zhengxiong walked up to Fang Yuan and said...

"Alas~ In the end, I am no match for Master Fang."

Looking at Zhengxiong, Fang Yuan gave him a couple more pointers.

"You could consider changing the equipment your Shedding Shell Ninja carries, such as replacing it with dustproof goggles."

"This will make you immune to weather damage like sandstorms and blizzards, ensuring your Shedding Skin ninja won't be instantly killed if he encounters a similar opponent next time."

"With your skills, it wouldn't be too difficult for you to participate in some department store competitions and obtain this carrying item."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Zheng Xiong nodded in sudden understanding.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Fang! I understand now!"

Seeing the excited Zhengxiong, Fang Yuan shook his head and said...

"This kid's journey as a trainer still has a long way to go."

Just as Fang Yuan stepped off the stage, Xiao Chun stood beside him and said...

"Master Fang is really diligent; he's even willing to instruct his opponents on the ring."

Hearing Xiaochun's words, Fang Yuan smiled and said...

"After all, we're practically friends, so it's good for him to give us some pointers."

Then Xiaochun took a deep breath and said...

"Then I look forward to Master Fang's guidance!"

After saying that, Xiaochun walked onto the stage.

Fang Yuan watched as Xiao Chun's opponent, Mewtwo, slowly walked onto the arena. Fang Yuan was also curious about the outcome of their battle.

After Fang Yuan stepped off the stage, Nine-Tailed Fox bounced over to his side, hugged his arm tightly, and looked at him with teary eyes.

"Master, why do you smell like another woman's perfume?"

Upon hearing Nine-Tails' words, Fang Yuan's lips twitched, and then he reached out and gave Nine-Tails a sharp rap on the head without any hesitation.

"Luckily we're outside, so you better behave yourself."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Nine-Tailed Fox squatted down to the side, whimpering.

Fang Yuan, seated in the player's seat, touched the Poké Ball belt around his waist.

"Watch closely, if nothing unexpected happens, he will be our opponent in the final!"

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Larvitar, Mudkip, and Bubblegum reacted differently, but none of them showed any interest in the so-called clone Pokémon.

After all, they believed that with their strength and such a long period of training, they were definitely not comparable to mere clones!

But Mewtwo has managed to fight his way up using these cloned Pokémon, which means he has his own methods.

"Go, Hakron!"

Xiaochun sent out her second Pokémon, a seemingly gentle and refined Hakron.

【Hakuron♀】

【Level: 27】

【Qualification: Top Grade】

[Characteristics: Molting]

[Description: A very rare Dragon-type Pokémon, once even considered a legendary Pokémon, possessing the power to control the weather.]

"This Dragonair should be Tsubaki's starter Pokémon, right?"

"Then, because the training time for the pseudo-legendary Pokémon was too long, it was overtaken by Seadra and became her ace Pokémon."

However, Fang Yuan was still very interested in Hakron's ability to control the weather.

Fang Yuan even once thought that his starter Pokémon would be a Dratini.

Of course, there is a difference between Hakron's weather control and floating bubble's weather control.

Hakron's weather control is primarily focused on rainy days, with perhaps an additional thunderstorm.

Floating bubbles are among the very few sprites that can truly control rain, sunshine, sandstorms, and blizzards.

It is undoubtedly the ace Pokémon of the Matsuzo Gym.

It is also the most perfect Pokémon developed by the Matsuzo Gym.

Fang Yuan patted the head of the floating bubble and said

"Are you confident you can steal the weather from that dragon?"

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Floating Bubble snapped out of its daze, took a deep breath, and glared angrily at Fang Yuan!

Looking at the puffed-up floating bubbles, Fang Yuan smiled and said...

"Sorry, sorry, I asked a stupid question."

"How about I go buy you another little crown tonight?"

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Floating Bubble quickly nodded, and its angry expression vanished instantly.

Fang Yuan held the floating bubble in his arms, with the Mudkip acting as his guard, meticulous in every detail.

Seeing that nothing was wrong, Kira plopped down on the ground, pulled out a watermelon from who-knows-where, and became a true bystander.

Incidentally, not only has Mudkip reached level 30, but Bubble has also reached level 28 after this period of training and battles.