Greatest Pokémon Trainer

The competitions between Japan and Korea ended today, and those of other countries including England, France, and Russia also began one after another.

The round of sixteen was quite fierce, but before the ace Trainers of the Trainer Nations clashed with each other, the audience wasn't fully satisfied since there were no more thrilling matches like the one between Fang Yuan and Jia Lan.

Battles where Superpowers burst forth to strengthen each other were very rare, and to the ordinary onlookers, they were much more interesting than the usual overpowering or evenly matched battles.

...............

"Fang Team, Fang Team, I want to join the Heart Source Style, please, take me in. I'll pay any tuition fee, my dad is..."

"Ever since I was little, I've felt that I was different. Now I understand, it turns out I have Waveguide Talent. I must join the Heart Source Style."

"I've already joined the Shattered Rock Path Field, but I feel... the Heart Source Style suits me better. I need a way to transfer, waiting online, it's pretty urgent."

That evening, when Fang Yuan and the others returned to the competitors' village, Fang Yuan was surprised to find that Heart Source Style had gained fame.

What left Fang Yuan somewhat speechless was that the popularity had surpassed even the Grand Festival, Energy Blocks, and Beauty God Perfume.

These people were really too zealous.

Could it be that a man's romance is truly Superpower?

If I told them that everything has Aura, everyone has Aura, I suppose they would become even crazier.

But Wave Motion, that kind of thing, really does require talent... It's not something you can learn just because you want to.

After the group disbanded, as Fang Yuan walked back to his place, he scanned the news and pondered whether his diligent disciple, Xiao Mai, had watched the World Championships.

If she had, she should know by now how prestigious the Heart Source Style is.

Not to brag, but even the Tianxing Style inheritance that Su Shu belongs to might not be as famous as the Heart Source Style. It's only because Su Shu doesn't really show off that it's normal for him to walk on the street without fans.

"Speaking of which, there's only one month left before Xiao Mai becomes a New Trainer. Then, I'll need to take her to the Prince of the Sea..." Fang Yuan calculated the time and sighed, how quickly time flies.

In the blink of an eye, the disciple I picked up is about to become a New Trainer. Having been fostered for so long, she should have a solid foundation, right?

Fang Yuan still had high expectations for He Xiaomai. With the power of Aura and the care of the Prince of the Sea, she had a tremendous advantage in capturing Pokemon. Considering the Prince's network, it wouldn't surprise Fang Yuan if He Xiaomai were gifted an egg of the Deep Sea Guardian by the Prince. However, it would be best if the captured Pokemon was compatible with He Xiaomai's Waveguide, as such a Pokemon would be the most reliable partner for a Waveguide Messenger.

"Sigh."

Looking at one "seeking apprenticeship" post after another, Fang Yuan shook his head in disdain... not accepting.

However, the current popularity of the Heart Source Style did make Fang Yuan hesitate, wondering if the standards for joining the Heart Source Style should be lowered?

If the Heart Source Style only accepted those with the power of Aura, it might one day fall into decline.

After all, in the original anime, the human Aura inheritance fell into obscurity for this very reason—there were simply too few Waveguide Users.

If Aura cannot be the standard for joining the Heart Source Style, what else could be a standard besides Aura...

"Got it!!!" Lost in thought, Fang Yuan then had a bold idea.

Mega Evolution!!!

The power comes from the soul, hence 'Heart Source.'

The Heart Source Style, which was a name Fang Yuan had casually made up based on the nature of Mega Evolution, could completely become a school where Trainers practice the power of Mega Evolution. Super Stones and Key Stones could be the threshold for joining the Heart Source Style!

Especially since I seem to be becoming the progenitor of Mega Evolution in the future...

When Mega Evolution is announced, if excellent young Trainers like Xie Qingyi and Shang Ren happen to obtain a Super Stone and wish to master this power better by joining the Heart Source Style... picturing this scene made Fang Yuan smile.

This is much more thrilling than being a member of the Four Heavenly Kings, a national champion, or the captain of the national team.

Heart Source Style, as the birthplace of Hua Nation's Mega Evolution Power?

"Bwoo!!!" Eevee on his shoulder interrupted Fang Yuan, who was looking at his phone while walking and lost in thought.

It reminded him to look ahead because there was an obstacle.

In front of him, Master Kong Hai stood waiting for Fang Yuan with a stern face.

"You call this an obstacle??" Fang Yuan's mouth twitched, um, Eevee's level of analogy was still so excellent.

......

Master Kong Hai was here for matters concerning the Aura.

Fang Yuan displayed the Aura, and he couldn't help but come to understand the situation.

After a night of discussion between Fang Yuan and Master Kong Hai, the two characterized the Aura as a type of supernatural ability school, which made it more convenient to guide public opinion.

However, characterizing it this way was not a problem either because the uses of the Aura and supernatural abilities were almost identical.

Supernatural powers are mental powers, while the Aura is a combination of soul and mental powers which every creature has; it makes sense no matter how you explain it.

.........

May 10th.

In the morning, Tao Xiuying brought the Fire of Life as scheduled, to heal Monferno once again.

After a day, Tao Xiuying's view of Fang Yuan changed again.

At this moment, she realized that even if Fang Yuan didn't have the identity of a researcher, he was no longer merely a trainer with potential.

Fang Yuan possessed a special ability, and he was bound to become one of the most powerful trainers in Hua Nation.

Just like Kong Hai, who was powerful because of his superpower, Fang Yuan, too, would grow stronger in the future owing to the power of the Aura, once his fundamental strength improved.

At the New Trainer's village, within Fang Yuan's dedicated training field.

"Woo ah~!" Monferno bathed in the Fire of Life and cried out with pleasure.

This time, after just two minutes, the flame dimmed and Master Tao Xiuying quickly called a halt.

"Feeling much better now?" Tao Xiuying asked.

"Woo ah!!" Monferno nodded and then threw a powerful punch, immediately generating a swirling wind and a cracking sound in the air.

Fang Yuan translated with a smile, "Compared to a few days ago, it basically has no issue with vigorous exercise now, and its physical strength has also improved greatly. Apart from still not being able to use energy with ease, crushing stones with its bare hands should be no problem..."

"It breaks and then stands anew," Tao Xiuying nodded. This was the magical aspect of the Fire of Life; perhaps, once Monferno fully recovered and could use energy, it would truly possess top-level combat power, even without using that energy crossing technique.

"Woo ah!!!" That's exactly what Monferno thought. At the moment, it kept earnestly smashing its fists repeatedly, feeling the hidden surging power within its body. It became more and more excited about the changes it would experience once it fully recovered.

Could it possibly surpass Sun Eevee and Mega Gengar with light injuries and unlock the "three gates"?

This was very important to it.

Just as Monferno's excitement peaked, suddenly, a "buzz" sounded, and the entire training field seemed to be shrouded in shadows.

Tremendous shadow energy burst forth and spread.

Soon after, a "hehehehe" laughter followed.

In one corner of the training field stood a dark Gengar, its body exuding black mist like a shadow. It was swiftly shadowizing the training field, its connections with the ground sped up the process. Unbeknownst to anyone, at what point Glutton's ghost energy—or rather shadow energy—underwent a qualitative change, becoming thicker and more somber. Under its attempt to control it, it suddenly formed a vast shadow realm.

The realm continued to expand...

Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, Milotic, Dragonite, and Venusaur, who were training nearby, were all taken aback, and even Eevee slid down from the wooden public bench. What was going on these days?

Shouldn't it consider putting down the phone and start training too? Perhaps, it might achieve a breakthrough as well?

The anomaly naturally occurred because Gengar had entered the top tier domain.

Fang Yuan was pleasantly surprised.

"Hmm?" However, Master Tao Xiuying was dumbfounded. The day before yesterday it was Self-detonating Magnetic Monster; today, it was Gengar?

Were Fang Yuan's Pokémon lining up for breakthroughs?

"Woo ah!!! ——" Nearby, Monferno grew even more suspicious if it truly possessed a hidden trait... the kind that could strengthen teammates and help companions achieve breakthroughs.