The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

"Good! That's the spirit we need! Xiaochun, Xiaowen, close the museum, target Quartz Plateau!"

Chapter 132 The Holy Flame Runner, Xiao Mao?!

"Wait a minute? According to the plan, why is my Speed ​​Gym one of the last gyms to qualify for Dynamax?"

"It's not like we, the Speed ​​Dojo, are unwilling to pay!"

"That's not fair!"

Seeing Ma Zhiqi's furious face, the group of league staff exchanged glances and then said perfunctorily.

"Maybe it's because your dojo has had a low approval rating lately?"

"Huh?! Low positive review rate? Does that mean all those guys gave me bad reviews?!"

Ma Zhiqi was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.

In particular, Ma Zhiqi was struck by the thought that in the future, all the gyms in the Kanto region would have Dynamax devices, while only his own gym would not.

Ma Zhiqi felt ants crawling on his body.

Just as Ma Zhiqi was feeling indignant, a burly man also arrived at the Flying Speed ​​Dojo.

Pushing open the door, Ma Zhiqi looked at the burly man in green military uniform before him and said with a face full of surprise.

This burly man in military green clothing is Ma Zhiqi's cousin, and also the gym leader of the Fallen Leaf Gym, Lt. Surge!

Ma Zhishi looked at his cousin and immediately felt a surge of anger.

Especially when Ma Zhishi saw that Ma Zhiqi was actually calling him his cousin.

This made Ma Zhiqi even angrier, and he slapped Ma Zhiqi on the head, saying...

"Don't call me cousin! I'm not your cousin! And I don't have a cousin as stupid as you!"

"Cousin? Why did you suddenly hit me? Did I do something wrong?"

"Are you an idiot? Think about it carefully, where did this Dynamax device come from?"

"You've offended the inventor of the Dynamax device, and you still want to be among the first to receive the experimental qualification for Dynamax? You're dreaming!"

Upon hearing Ma Zhishi's words, Ma Zhiqi finally realized what was going on and said in disbelief.

"It's...it's Fang Yuan?!"

"You're supposed to be a gym leader, but you're not doing your job properly. You spend all day bullying new trainers, and now you've even dared to bully that scoundrel!"

"Now, not only is your gym unable to Dynamax, but now even I am not qualified to Dynamax!"

"How could my Ma family produce such an idiot as you!"

Ma Zhishi grew angrier the more he thought about it, and grabbed his belt to hit Ma Zhiqi.

"Oh! Brother, I was wrong, I was wrong."

"But I'm the one who offended him, not you. Why are you being dragged into this too?"

Upon hearing Ma Zhiqi's words, Ma Zhishi whipped his belt even faster, leaving afterimages in the air.

"Who in the entire league doesn't know that you, Ma Zhiqi, are my henchman? It would be a miracle if anyone were to give them to me!"

"It's all my fault, it's all my fault, I even dragged my cousin into this!"

Seeing Ma Zhiqi filled with regret, Ma Zhishi also sighed helplessly.

"What do we do now, cousin? Do I have to apologize to that kid? But even if I apologize, will I be eligible to Dynamax?"

Looking at Ma Zhiqi in front of him, Ma Zhishi was filled with helplessness.

"How could an apology possibly be of any use?"

"There's only one way now, and that's to defeat Fang Yuan in the Eight Great Daoist Halls' selection competition! That way, you can become one of the Eight Great Daoist Halls!"

"If the two of us brothers work together, we might not be able to defeat that guy, but we can at least protect ourselves."

Upon hearing Ma Zhishi's words, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Ma Zhiqi's face.

"But...brother, I'm no match for that guy..."

"Even though that guy used Dynamax, my Electabuzz was still defeated by his Mudkip."

"You good-for-nothing bastard! Even now that you're the dojo master, don't let your guard down!"

Ma Zhishi was really angry now, and kicked Ma Zhiqi in the shin.

Looking at Ma Zhiqi, who was kneeling on the ground apologizing repeatedly, Ma Zhishi said with some helplessness.

"Sigh~ Never mind, never mind, you are still my brother after all, I'll think of a way for you."

"The Vermilion City Gym is one of the eight gyms in the League, so it has some foundation. I'll give you a level 55 Pokémon; defeating that kid shouldn't be a problem, right?!"

"That's enough, bro! That's definitely enough!"

"That kid's highest Pokémon level is only around level 30, there's absolutely no way he could defeat a level 55 Gym Leader Pokémon!"

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Kanto region, Quartz Plateau.

The diminutive Chairman Damaranchi stood solemnly on the Indigo League stage, addressing the thousands of trainers below who had earned eight badges.

"Trainers, welcome to the Pokémon League venue, Indigo Plateau!"

"This is a stage for dreams to blossom, a battlefield for strength to be tested! Seeing everyone coming side by side with their partners, their eyes sparkling with the desire for victory."

"Now, let's ignite the arena with our passion and let the power of Pokémon shake the entire field! The battle is about to begin, may the strongest champion be born here!"

Sitting in the VIP spectator seats, Nine-Tailed Fox looked at Fang Yuan like a curious child and said...

"Master, Master, is this the legendary Alliance Tournament? It looks so exciting!"

"This is the first time I've ever seen so many humans."

Fang Yuan patted the Nine-Tailed Fox's head and said

"Yes, this is an annual grand event for the entire Kanto region, so of course there are a lot of people."

Just then, Nine-Tails suddenly felt a burning sensation on its forehead, and the flames of Moltres vibrated continuously.

"What's wrong with these flames?"

Just as the Nine-Tailed Fox was wondering why the firebird's flames were erupting on their own.

Fang Yuan seemed to have thought of something and said...

"The torchbearers for the Olympic flame must be here soon."

"The sacred fire is the flame of the legendary firebird, and it should not be the flame of an ordinary firebird, but the flame of the three sacred birds of Asia Island."

"Oh, I see. Master knows so much."

Since obtaining a wisp of the firebird's flame, Nine-Tails' dependence on Fang Yuan has become even more exaggerated than before.

But just as the torchbearer ran over, Fang Yuan stared in shock, his eyes wide open.

"Wait a minute! Why does this torch runner look so familiar?"

Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, Xiao Mao, now dressed in his torch runner's uniform, appeared on the torch slope track.

Above Gary, Ash rode Charizard, keeping watch over the surroundings.

"That despicable Team Rocket trio! How dare they steal the Holy Flame! And why are Team Rocket's robots so strong after all this time? And their strength has increased by a lot?!"

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"What's happening here?"

Fang Yuan's lips twitched. He didn't know why Xiao Mao had become the last torchbearer.

Just then, the disheveled cat from Team Rocket, who had disappeared without a trace after reaching the Indigo Plateau, returned to Fang Yuan's side.

Fang Yuan was stunned by the sight of the disheveled Team Rocket trio.

"You three...you didn't go to steal the Olympic flame, did you?"

Meow Meow wiped the dust off its face and chuckled sheepishly.

"No, that's not true, meow~"

Even Fang Yuan was filled with admiration at this moment, and couldn't help but give the Rocket Team trio a thumbs up.

"The three of you should seek out someone more suitable. I don't think my Matsuzo Dojo is a good fit for you."

After witnessing the destructive power of Team Rocket, Fang Yuan decisively kicked them out of the gym once again.

[Ding~ Congratulations to the host's dojo disciple for obtaining the special achievements "Sacred Flame Runner" and "Sacred Flame Stealer".]

[Holy Flame Runner: Gain 5% Fire Immunity]

[The Raiders of the Sacred Flame: Courage +100%.]

[Comment: Zhao Zilong had guts to steal the sacred flame before the Alliance Conference, and you are every bit as bold as Zhao Zilong.]

After Shigeru lit the platform with the torch of the sacred flame, the entire Quartz Plateau immediately became lively.

The Alliance Conference has officially begun!

Gary holding a torch, Ash sitting on Charizard, and Shinji standing in the tournament, seemingly insignificant.

And the thousands of allies were filled with a burning flame in their hearts.

Everyone who comes here has only one goal in mind!

Chapter 133: The Alliance Tournament and the Eight Great Halls Selection – A Strong Atmosphere of Gunpowder

"Xiao Mao actually became a torchbearer, that really surprised me."

Inside a high-class hotel in the Quartz Plateau, Ash, Gary, Shinji, Misty, Fang Yuan, Tsubaki, and Wen all sat together.

To celebrate the opening of the Indigo League, Fang Yuan generously booked a luxury private room so that Ash and his friends could relax before the competition began.

"There was nothing we could do. The Team Rocket trio suddenly appeared. If it weren't for Gary and me being nearby, they would have taken the Olympic flame."

"And for some reason, this time the Rocket Team trio not only created incredibly powerful robots, but their overall strength has also increased dramatically!"

"But since they dared to steal the Olympic flame, the Rockets' trio is probably wanted by the league now, right?"

Hearing Xiao Zhi's complaint, Fang Yuan smiled a little guiltyly.

However, Fang Yuan wasn't really abandoning Team Rocket. He spent a little money to send the trio out of Kanto and to the Chengdu area overnight.

After eating and drinking their fill, Ash, Gary, and Shinji, the three brothers, looked at each other.

They all knew very well that the strongest opponent in this alliance conference might be their fellow disciple right in front of them!

Shinji looked at Ash and Gary and said

"I'm not the same person I was two months ago. This time, I'll make up for all the failures I suffered last time!"

Shigeru and Satoshi nodded in agreement.

Although Shinji had lost to them, he was now Fang Yuan's disciple, so Ash and Gary naturally dared not be careless in the slightest.

Then Ash, Shinji, and Gary all turned around and looked at Fang Yuandao.

"Master, please rest assured, we will definitely bring the championship trophy back this time!"

"Yes, keep it up, I believe you can do it."

Finally, Xiao Zhi and the other two said to Fang Yuan.

"Master, we are confident that you will be invincible in the upcoming matches of the Eight Great Academies and seize the position of the Eight Great Academies!"

A smile appeared on Fang Yuan's lips.

"Alright, stop flattering us. There are countless heroes in the world. The Kanto region is so big, who knows what kind of old monster might be hiding there? You guys need to work hard too."

"Yes, we'll definitely be careful," Xiao Mao said earnestly.

"Don't worry, Master, don't you trust my abilities?" Xiao Zhi said, patting his chest.

"We will win." Shinji said with little expression on his face, but with absolute certainty.

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