Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

[Kona: I'm going to freeze your dragon... no, your bird into an icicle!]

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With just three sentences, I managed to make two Elite Four members jealous of me. This feat is probably unique in the entire Pokémon world.

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With just three sentences, the two kings broke down. Ah Jin, who originally wanted to show off in front of the newcomer, found that he had been outsmarted.

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With just three sentences, he offended two top figures. Everyone in the group realized that this newly joined "poisonous king" really did have a mouth that was as poisonous as if it were coated with venom.

At this moment, Xiao Lan, who was silently chatting in the group, watched as the argument between Kona and Adu became increasingly heated and realized that her premonition was correct.

It seems that things are really about to change in Guandu.

......

Wednesday, Wutong Town.

Strolling through the streets of Wutong Town, Lu Yuan noticed that there were many new shops opening recently.

Many newly opened guesthouses and restaurants are very close to their own dojo.

And I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but it feels like there are significantly more people in Wutong Town.

The townspeople have become busier. The vegetable vendors, who used to open at eight o'clock, are now packed with people just after six o'clock.

Seriously, this isn't some tourist attraction.

It must have been some bored blogger who posted some boring update that attracted these bored people to come and check it out.

Hey, there's a newly opened shop here, the decor is pretty good.

As soon as Lu Yuan opened the door, he heard a fierce argument.

"We must launch a strong attack on the Soul-Stealing Eye; only a strong attack can secure victory!"

"If a will-o'-the-wisp comes at you, you'll just explode!"

"My Sun Elf Magic Mirror is not afraid of transformation moves."

"High-five surprise attack, shadow ambush, how about a surprise attack?"

Ah this...

These people look so familiar. Blue hair, yellow hair, green hair, red hair—aren't they all regulars at the dojo?

For some reason, Lu Yuan subconsciously put the mask from his pocket on his face.

"A newcomer?" the blue-haired youth invited warmly. "Come on, come on, tell me your story."

"Boss, there are no seats here, could you add another chair?"

"okay."

An elderly man with gray hair and a thin frame slowly walked out of the kitchen.

"Old man!"

Lu Yuan immediately recognized the person and blurted out.

Isn't this the former Four Heavenly Kings who relied on their seniority and acted arrogantly?

Upon hearing this, the blue-haired youth quickly interrupted, "What do you mean, 'old man'? That's so rude. This is the group admin."

"Lord?"

Lu Yuan looked at the old man in front of him with a playful expression.

"Our group admin is really still going strong for his age!"

At this moment, the old man had also recognized Lu Yuan, but he dared not make any rash moves. Because, like Lu Yuan, he had also put on some disguise.

If his reputation were to be recognized, he would be condemned by everyone.

After all, when people get old, what they can't stand the most is others talking behind their backs.

Lu Yuan did not expose the old man, just as the old man did not expose him.

He naturally sat down next to the blue-haired youth and noticed the brown-haired boy sitting in the corner.

Hiro!

Unexpectedly, he also joined this group.

"We can challenge the dojo this afternoon, right? Hiro, have you memorized all the tips and tricks we taught you before?" the red-haired youth asked.

"Okay, I'll remember that. If you encounter a ghost, provoke it first. For any unfamiliar spirits, have them protected by the Upper Mystic Guardians." Ahong's eyes were firm, revealing a sense of confidence and determination.

"Thanks to the experience of my seniors these past few days."

The four youths, dressed in red, yellow, blue, and green, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction as they looked at Ah Hong.

It feels like I'm placing all my hopes on my apprentice.

Honestly, I'm not some big boss, why are you attacking me like this?

Lu Yuan thought to himself.

Then the group gathered together and deduced the moves Lu Yuan might use.

Let's add another immobilization spell...

Substitute, hold on, deadly poison...

Salting, iron walls, pounding...

Gravity, hypnosis, dream eating...

As they talked, the group became increasingly excited, wishing they could rush to the dojo right then and there and fight Lu Yuan to the death.

From the conversation, Lu Yuan also learned that Ah Hong's Shakiras had evolved into Tyranitar.

They learned about the skills that Bangalore possessed.

They now knew his trump card.

......

In the afternoon, at Wutong Martial Arts Hall.

After many days, Ah Hong finally stood in front of this door again.

He looked at the gate of the Wutong Martial Arts Hall in front of him, feeling uneasy, fearful and anxious.

With encouraging gazes from his seniors in red, yellow, blue, and green behind him, he stretched out his hands, pressed down on both sides of the door crack, then clenched his muscles and pushed hard.

At this moment, scenes from the past flooded his mind like a tide. He seemed to see his own pathetic figure after his defeat that day, the scene of Rein and Cruz being instantly killed, and the image of Cruz's arduous training day after day after his evolution...

I cannot let down my partners' expectations, nor can I let down the careful guidance of my seniors.

This time, I'm determined to win!

As the gap widened, a familiar battlefield appeared before him.

Lu Yuan stood in the center of the field, turned to look at Ah Hong, and said in a deep voice:

"You came?"

Chapter 56 Revenge Battle

"You came?"

"I'll do it..."

Before Ah Hong could finish speaking, the four youths in red, yellow, blue, and green behind him spoke up angrily.

"That's right, we're here. This time, we'll make you cry for your mom!"

Hmm... It's a bit like American bullying. Is it some kind of important ritual before each challenge?

Wasn't it Ahong who was challenging us? How come it's you guys who are making threats now?

Accompanying Ah Hong to take on the challenge was a pretense; his real purpose was to insult me, wasn't it?

"Don't worry, Ah Hong, we'll stay with you."

"We'll be right here in the stands, your strongest support."

"It's okay if we lose, we can always fight again next time."

"The important thing is our momentum; we can't let this underworld lord underestimate the bond between us and the elves!"

The four youths, each in a different color, shouted their own slogans.

Lu Yuan started his live stream the moment they stepped into the dojo.

Rotom, in mid-air, gave the four youths a close-up shot.

Listening to the encouragement from his seniors, Ah Hong felt a strange sense of shame. His face burned, and he wished he could disappear into the ground.

He quickly composed himself and bowed solemnly to Lu Yuan, saying, "Please give me your guidance."