The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

The leader of the shouting team then began to offer a feeble defense,

"Ah! Miss Mary! Uh... um... no, no, please let us explain..."

“I know you care about the other gym challengers, but you’ve gone too far,” Mary scolded.

Mary's words made these people, who were already hanging their heads, droop even lower.

Mary knew their intentions weren't bad; they were trying to help her, but they had chosen the wrong method. So she waved her hand and said...

"Alright, everyone, you can all leave now."

Upon hearing this, the cheering team members felt as if they had been granted a pardon and immediately scattered.

After they left, Marie apologized to Ash and his friends, as well as the other trainers who had been bothered by Team Shout.

"Sorry, the cheering squad is actually my support group."

But they seemed to be getting a little too cocky.

They were only focused on cheering me on, but when they encountered other dojo challengers, they became particularly hostile.

I even deliberately hindered them, just so they wouldn't become an obstacle to my becoming the champion.

If this has offended you, I am truly sorry. I apologize on their behalf. I'm so sorry!

Some of the other trainers accepted Marie's apology, smiling and nodding to let her not take it to heart, while others thought Marie was just putting on an act. However, they quickly dispersed and went about their own business.

Xiao Zhi walked forward with a smile and asked,

"Long time no see, Mary, do you remember me?"

Hearing that somewhat familiar voice, Mary looked closely and realized it was Ash!

A blush of surprise immediately appeared on her pretty face, but it was quickly hidden.

"Ash! What are you doing here?! Are you also planning to participate in the gym challenge?"

"Yes, I just arrived in the Galar region for a trip and have already signed up for this year's Gym Challenge."

How have you been lately? I haven't seen you since graduating from school.

“After graduating, I’ve been helping my brother run the Spike Dojo. In order to revitalize my hometown Spike Town, I decided to participate in the Dojo Challenge and become the champion, so that everyone can notice Spike Town.”

"Great ambition! But now I'm going to participate too. This championship won't be so easy for you to win," Ash said with a smile.

"The gym challenge hasn't started yet, but I'm sorry, victory is mine," Mary said.

"You really dare to say that."

"Pikachu!"

"Morumoru!"

Pikachu and Morpeko, these two electric mice, were old acquaintances from school, and they greeted each other.

To be honest, Morubé is really cute.

"Hey, hey, hey, Marie, don't just keep greeting Ash, I'm here too, don't you recognize me?" Hop said, feigning some displeasure.

After all, the three of them were classmates. Mary realized that she had inadvertently neglected Hop, so she greeted Hop again, and Hop replied with a smile.

The two then introduced Xiaoyou to Mary.

"Hello, I'm Xiaoyou from Hualang Town."

"So you're a gym challenger too? Are they called the Shout Team? You even have a fan club, that's amazing!" Xiaoyou said.

No,

Hello, my name is Mary, and I'm from Spiketown.

"Look at you, looking around so much, you're obviously from a small town. Well, I'm the same way."

After chatting for a while, the four of them went back to their rooms to rest.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Ash had just finished breakfast and took the elevator down to the hotel lobby on the first floor when he saw Hop already waiting there, practicing his own designed pitching form.

Xiaoyou soon came downstairs and joined the two.

Upon seeing that both of them had arrived, Hep couldn't contain her excitement and said...

"Good morning, hehehe, my legend is finally about to begin."

Alright, Ash, Yu, let's race to the Mech Arena!

After saying that, without waiting for their reply, Hep ran out on her own.

Xiao Zhi and Xiao You exchanged a glance, shook their heads helplessly, and could only hurry up and follow.

On the way, Hop also shared many interesting stories about Dant with the two of them.

"Luckily, Charizard was with my older brother, otherwise he might not have been able to arrive at the Motostoke Arena on time. Even though the elevators here are so big, my brother, who has no sense of direction, still wouldn't have been able to find them."

Listening to Hop's story, the three of them soon arrived at the entrance of the Machine Arena.

Stepping into the lobby of the Mech Arena once again,

At this moment, the hall was already packed with competitors and spectators who had come to participate in the opening ceremony of the dojo challenge; it was a sea of ​​people.

They had barely managed to squeeze through the players' private entrance into the players' lounge when a league employee came looking for them.

"Excuse me, are you Ash, Hop, and Elite?"

Please change into your gym uniforms for the opening ceremony of the gym challenge later.

The opening ceremony also marks the beginning of the gym challenge.

So the three of them went to the locker room and changed into their respective racing outfits.

Ash also changed into the competition uniform he had chosen, with the number 666.

"Not bad, these racing uniforms suit you very well, they complement the numbers you chose perfectly, and you look incredibly impressive!"

The opening ceremony of the Dojo Challenge is about to begin!

Please follow me to the athletes' entrance to prepare for entry.

Following behind the League employee, Ash and his two friends, along with the other participants in the Gym Challenge, waited at the contestant entrance for their turn.

This place is a gathering place for young trainers from all over the Galar region, each one full of vigor and eager to prove themselves.

Meanwhile, the arena was already bustling with noise, but even so, the cheers from the audience surged like a tide, drowning out all conversations.

The interior of the Mech Arena is a marvel of the Galar region, featuring a massive circular dome structure.

The central area is a vast battle arena large enough to accommodate Dynamax Pokémon battles, at least the size of 20 football fields.

The grassy ground, resembling a football field, was incredibly exciting.

Surrounded by several layers of circular seating, extending from the bottom all the way to the dome, layer upon layer, seemingly without end.

The stands can accommodate at least 100,000 spectators.

At this moment, the stands were already packed with people. Trainers and citizens of different skin colors and attire crowded together, waving various support flags and Pokémon plush toys. The colorful figures formed a boiling sea.

Among them were members of the cheering squad who were shouting in support of Mary.

The cries of various Pokémon rose and fell, adding to the excitement of the event.