I caught a Pokémon

Haruka won the Gilba Grand Tournament and earned her second Ribbon Medal in the Kanto region.

For Xia You, whether he was traveling with Naz or Li Jia and Xiao Xia, he always focused on his own adventures and these people revolved around him. But now, with Xiao Yao by his side, he would have to attend these grand events frequently, which seemed like a waste of time for his personal travels.

But Xia You was actually quite happy to participate like this, from the perspective of a spectator. It allowed him to gain different insights, improve his mindset, and learn many different things from these trainers.

It can be said that although it wasn't his business, it was both a rest and a relaxation.

It's important to balance work and rest.

As for Ogata, who was defeated by Haruka, he reverted to his honest self after the match, leaving the venue with a somewhat lonely figure.

Although he didn't win and seemingly failed to fulfill his dream, he at least gained his family's approval, which can be considered a great achievement.

Perhaps because of this, we will meet again at other major conferences!

But that's all for the future. Right now, having won the competition, Xia You and Xiao Yao should continue their journey.

Since their tickets had been purchased in advance the day before, after leaving the convention venue, the two did not return to the Pokémon Center. Instead, they waited at the dock for a while before boarding a small passenger ship and leaving the Kanto continent.

Just as they had planned, their destination this time was Metal Island, which was not far from Crimson Island and had a battle palace!

However, getting there is not something that can be done quickly in just a few hours; it requires a long journey through complex sea routes.

The three-story passenger ship slowly sailed away from the dock.

After leaving Giruba town, we had only been sailing for a little over an hour when we could already see the city of Kuye in the distance. However, the sightseeing boat did not stop there. Instead, as the sun was setting, it left the near sea and reached the open ocean.

The scenery of the open sea is not much different from that of the near sea, except that the water is bluer, the air is more humid and saltier, and the surrounding continuous continents have been replaced by small islands.

The initial excitement of setting sail quickly faded, and the tourists stopped paying attention to the unchanging sea and started doing their own things.

Although the ship is small, battles are inevitable.

Two boys, both under 10 years old, were on the deck, commanding their Pokémon and having a great time battling it out. The rather immature battle attracted the attention of several adults who stopped to watch.

Xia You didn't even have the thought of glancing at it; she simply lay on the deck chair, feeling the last sea breeze before sunset.

Xiao Yao sat next to him, browsing the map while chatting casually with Xia You.

A group of barracudas, which seemed to have come from an unknown sea area, leaped out of the water and accompanied the passenger ship. Just then, someone suddenly shouted something.

"It's Lugia!"

With just one shout, he attracted the attention of most people, who all gathered in front of the railing and gazed at the distant sea.

Sure enough, a silver shadow flashed by beneath the surface of the sea. However, because it was a semi-submerged water-type creature, although it looked very similar, it remained to be seen whether it was Lugia.

This has already excited people quite a bit.

Feeling incredibly lucky, the tourists all took out their phones to capture the moment.

Xiao Yao also went to take a look, and when she came back, she saw Xia You still lying on the recliner, not even opening her eyelids, completely unmoved, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Brother Xia You," she asked softly as she sat down beside him, "did you see Lugia when you were traveling in Kanto and Johto?"

"Of course I've seen it, and I've even seen more than one." Xia You's tone remained unchanged, as if Lugia, a legendary Pokémon, no longer aroused his interest. "It's just a big water bird. After seeing it so many times, it's nothing special."

Clearly, he's become Versailles.

But who can blame him when he truly has the ability to do so!

After nightfall, a strong wind suddenly blew up, causing the waves to surge and the passenger ship to rock violently.

Such strong winds make one wonder if the small boat can withstand them, but for someone like Xia You who travels frequently, they actually help her sleep better.

After spending the night on the ship, Xia You and Xiao Yao arrived at their destination early the next morning.

From a distance, Metal Island doesn't look particularly special; it simply resembles a large, lush, green island.

Xia You didn't know the exact origin of the name Metal Island. Was it because it was rich in metal ores? Or because it was home to a large number of Pokémon as hard as metal?

He knew nothing about these things and hadn't found any information on the map, but none of that mattered. He was just here to challenge the Battle Frontier Zone, so what difference did it make if he didn't know these things?

After disembarking in a tiny town, I had barely stepped off the dock when the passenger ship behind me had already sailed away.

Without the blaring of the car horn, the surroundings suddenly became quiet, making one feel as if they were in a vast, isolated primeval forest.

Perhaps it's because apart from the occasional trainer who comes here to challenge, few people set foot here. Even the town seems deserted. After resting briefly at the Pokémon Center outside the town, the two headed towards the mysterious Battle Palace according to the map.

However, the journey was not as smooth as they had imagined.

The entire Metal Island is almost entirely covered by dense forests, which makes the island full of various wild Pokémon. Perhaps because they are rarely disturbed, these Pokémon have a very strong sense of territory. Xia You and Xiao Yao were attacked several times just by passing by.

Especially the bee bees here, which are numerous and aggressive, kept them occupied for a long time.

With no other option, Xia You had to release her Scizor and Dragonite. With their protection, she finally made it to the Battle Palace.

However, calling it a palace is a bit of a stretch; it would be more accurate to describe it as ruins.

In the middle of the forest, a towering structure in an exotic style, built from stacked flat stones, stands tall. Upon closer inspection, the stone steps, stones, walls, and ramparts are covered with moss, and some parts are damaged. It is unknown how many years it has existed or why it was built here in the first place.

Therefore, it is clear that this was not built with funds from Ashida; perhaps it is more related to the legacy of the pioneering spirit itself.

Just as the two stepped onto the steps, before they could even enter the ruins, an elderly man in his seventies or eighties, with a round bald head, white eyebrows and a white beard, bare-chested, with strange patterns tattooed on his arms, and holding a scepter, walked out of the ruins.

"New challengers have arrived. Welcome!"

Although he looked quite old, the old man was in good spirits. He moved around freely and his voice was loud and clear. In particular, his bald head even emitted a beam of light under the sunlight!

Xia You recognized the old man at a glance; he was none other than Tulip, the pioneering brain of this battle palace!

However, Xia You's understanding of him was limited to knowing his name; she knew nothing about what Pokémon he had or what his fighting style was.

"You must be Mr. Tulip." Since the Pioneer Brain had already revealed his purpose, Xia You went straight to the point, "My name is Xia You, and as you said, I am indeed here to challenge this Battle Palace."

"People brave the winds and waves to cross the ocean, and naturally they only have this one purpose in coming here." Tulip smiled slightly. "I am Tulip. Every time I see a young person like you with sharp eyes and vigorous spirit, I can't help but feel that our Pokémon trainers have successors."

In just a few words, Xia You felt the care that an elder has for a young person from Yu Jin. This was very much in line with the feeling that Yu Jin gave Xia You. In short, he was not only a wise old man, but also a very kind and generous man!

Looking up at the sky, seeing that the sun was shining brightly and it was a rare good day, Yu Jin smiled at Xia You and said, "I can feel your confidence in your eyes, which is very good. I will give it my all to meet your challenge. However, compared to indoors, today is a sunny day. How about we fight outside?"

coming!

Although Tulip was asking a question, his tone suggested that the battle would inevitably take place outdoors.

Moreover, because he had watched the anime and had a deep memory of it, he knew that outdoor battles were the real test of this battle palace!

But this is just right.

I was just worried that the difficulty wasn't high enough. Compared to the boring indoor battles, the interesting and novel new mode is more likely to pique my interest!

"Of course!" Xia You nodded without any hesitation. "The air on this island is wonderful, and the scent of nature is so strong. I've been wanting to breathe in this fresh air for a while!"

Seeing that Xia You agreed, Yu Jin smiled and didn't say much. Instead, she took the scepter and led the way, taking them away from the area of ​​the battle palace.

At first, Xiaoyao thought that the outdoor battle that Yujin mentioned would be held in the open space near the palace, but as Yujin walked further and further away, she slowly realized that something was wrong.

She quickened her pace and moved closer to Xia You, whispering, "We've been walking for over ten minutes already, Brother Xia You, where do you think he'll take us?"

"Who knows?" Xia You shrugged and made a small joke. "Anyway, they won't take me off this island."

Leaving the battle palace and passing through a forest, the slope suddenly became steeper. By the time Haruka realized this, the three of them had already reached a not-too-high mountain peak.

When they reached the top of the mountain and stood there, the surrounding scenery was laid out before them, and they finally saw the entire Battle Palace in its entirety.

Although it is described as the whole picture, most of it is obscured by trees and vegetation, and only an outline can be seen.

Xiaoyao took a deep breath and looked around.

The small hill beneath her feet seemed to have been shaved in half by some human or Pokémon, turning it into a flat area that had been transformed into a makeshift battleground. Standing there, the cool sea breeze blew by, and even under the bright sunshine, she could still feel a slight chill.

So this is what they call the outdoors...

That's really far!

But then again, this old man with tulips has really good stamina...

Xia You and I were able to climb such a high mountain because we are young and travel frequently, which has given us some exercise. But this Grandpa Yu Jin, who is so old, was able to climb up without even breaking a sweat. He is really amazing!

But what surprised Xiaoyao even more was what was to come.

Yu Jin pointed here, then to the distant coastline, then to a winding river on the other side, and said to Xia You, "This battlefield we are standing on is where it all begins, and the entire vast forest, from that coastline to the river on the other side, is the venue for this outdoor battle."

"Huh?" Hearing this, Haruka couldn't help but exclaim, "These are all of them!?"

It's no wonder she was so impatient; the area circled by Yu Jin's two casually raised fingers was simply too large!

Judging by its appearance, it must occupy at least one-third of the entire metal island!

"That's right, all of them."

Yu Jin nodded to Xiao Yao, then turned her gaze to Xia You, revealing a hint of admiration.

The young man in front of me remained calm and composed throughout, showing no change in expression even when he saw the battlefield I had mentioned. This was truly remarkable compared to the previous challengers!

Xia You was unaware that her calm demeanor had left a deep impression on Yu Jin.

After scanning the location Yu Jin pointed to and memorizing it, he simply nodded calmly.

For him, this was no big deal. It was just that the arena was a bit bigger and the terrain a bit more complicated. After all, when he fought those legendary Pokémon before, which of them wasn't a battle with the sky as the cover and the earth as the arena? How could he be shocked by this scale?

After explaining the venue, Yu Jin then talked about the rules of the competition.

"The battles here are in a three-on-three elimination format. You win if you defeat all three of my Pokémon. Of course, you can freely change your Pokémon during the battle and choose a lineup that is advantageous to you."

The battlefield is set, and the rules have been announced, but there are still some things that Xiaoyao doesn't understand.

Seeing that Xia You remained silent, she asked, "Um... Grandpa Tulip, I'd like to ask, with such a large battlefield and us standing here, it's easy for us to lose sight of the Pokémon during the battle. So how do we determine the winner?"

Yu Jin laughed heartily, and with a wave of his hand, a small robotic aircraft that could hover in the air appeared in front of Xiao Yao.

"Don't worry, this is the referee robot of the Battle Palace. With its camera, we can keep track of the Pokémon's status at any time, no matter where they go!"

Chapter 831 3 vs 3 Survival Battle (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Xiaoyao never expected that the battle palace, which looked so historical, would also have such advanced technology.

But this is good, it is indeed more convenient.

She then asked, "But if that's the case, how do you command Pokémon in battle?"

Tulip chuckled and stroked his long beard, saying, "Of course, there's no way to give orders. In such a vast forest, without a trainer to command you, victory depends on the Pokémon's own strength!"

Can't give commands to your Pokémon?

Let Pokémon do whatever they want?

Xia You touched her chin.

Why does that sound so familiar?

and many more……

Isn't this exactly my forte?!

On the other side, seeing that Xiaoyao was alright, just as Yujin was about to turn around and head to the trainer command area on the other side, Xia You suddenly called out to him.

“Wait a minute, Mr. Tulip.”

Yu Jin stopped and turned to look at Xia You: "What's wrong?"

Xia You smiled and said, "It's rare to encounter such a large venue, so I was wondering if the rules could be changed slightly?"

Upon hearing this, not only Yu Jin, but even Xiao Yao focused her gaze on Xia You, both feeling somewhat puzzled.

Change the rules?

Could it be that Brother Xia You thinks these rules are too difficult?

That shouldn't be happening!

“Of course.” Yu Jin didn’t say anything, but just smiled and asked, “How would you like to change it?”

Xia You turned to look at the vast battlefield below the mountain and shook her head, saying, "Such a large and complex arena, yet only two Pokémon are battling. It's really too boring. How about this, we don't need to fight three matches. We can just release all three Pokémon at once and let them battle freely in the forest. The one that remains at the end will be the winner of this challenge!"

Some people may find these rules familiar; that's right, it's the famous 'Survival' mode!

In a complex battlefield, the Pokémon that wins the final battle represents the entire team's victory, which is very suitable for the current situation.

Upon hearing Xia You's words, Yu Jin was first surprised, then asked, "But wouldn't that be a desperate gamble, leaving no chance to adjust the lineup?"

"Isn't that perfect?" Xia You shrugged nonchalantly. "This way, we can test the individual abilities and teamwork of Pokémon, which is exactly in line with the law of the jungle."

Since he had said so, after thinking for a moment, Yu Jin nodded: "Since you have already thought it through, of course there is no problem."

After agreeing on the rules of the competition, the two went to their respective trainer command areas and stood facing each other.