Elf: My three starters are the three gods of Hoenn

Upon hearing Daigo's words, Zhang Feng was momentarily bewildered.

Zhang Feng: "No, you want to fight me?"

Steven, a champion and hailed as the strongest trainer in the Hoenn region, later represented the Hoenn region in the Battle of the Eight Masters, ranking third in the world!

You want to battle such a top-tier expert against a rookie trainer who has only been around for a month?

What kind of international joke is this?

Although Zhang Feng has the Thunderclap as a trump card, in a normal sparring match, is it a bit too much to use the Thunderclap to bully others?

Anyway, when Zhang Feng thought about it later, he realized that when he fought against Mr. Qianli, he sent out Lie Kongzuo. The fact that his mentality did not completely collapse at that time was already considered to be the mentality of an absolute strongman!

After all, Senri had a good impression of Zhang Feng, and even said that even if he didn't defeat his Slaking, he could still get a badge, which was a recognition of Zhang Feng's strength!

Otherwise, a trainer who has been in the industry for decades and is known as the strongest gym leader in the region, second only to the Elite Four, would be easily defeated by a rookie trainer who has just started out!

The opponent also has the Fierce Sky Thrower. If Zhang Feng were to travel thousands of miles, he would definitely lose his composure!

However, looking at it another way, fighting against top-tier powerhouses might allow Zhang Feng to understand their strength and also make his Pokémon have a stronger desire to become stronger!

Looking at his Pokémon, Grovyle definitely has the heart of a strongman. His unwillingness to accept defeat and his drive to become stronger made him look down on ordinary trainers, until he met him!

Pidgeotto and Milotic, although they didn't love fighting at first, Zhang Feng protected Pidgeotto's clan and saved her when she was still Pidgeotto!

Milotic fulfilled her dream by evolving into the most beautiful Pokémon. Both Pokémon were deeply grateful to Zhang Feng and were willing to fight desperately for him!

So, you could say that you've begun to possess the mindset of a strong person!

As for Cocodora, we only recently captured it, so there's no need for it to fight a battle it's bound to lose. We can just let it watch from the sidelines!

Just as Zhang Feng was making a decision, the system issued another notification!

"Ding-dong, the system has detected that the host is facing a challenge from Daigo. The God-Chosen System has issued the following choice:"

"Option 1: Accept Steven's challenge, gain Steven's favor, do not send out Rayquaza, and receive Steven's gift: a Pokémon egg!"

"Option Two: Refuse Daigo's challenge, and you will gain nothing!"

"Option 3: Accept Steven's challenge, send out Rayquaza to defeat Steven, gain Steven's approval, and receive a gift from Steven. The system will give you a Pokémon egg as a reward!"

Seeing the three options from the system, Zhang Feng didn't hesitate at all and immediately chose option three!

"Ding-dong, host selected option three and obtained a Pokémon egg, which has been placed in the system space and can be viewed!"

After receiving the system's reward, Zhang Feng didn't rush to look at the Pokémon egg that the system had given him. Instead, he looked at Daigo and said!

"Then, shall we have a fight?"

Upon hearing Zhang Feng's words, Daigo smiled and replied!

"Don't be so nervous, it's just a friendly spar. I'll send out my Pokémon first. If you can defeat one of my Pokémon, proving you're an excellent trainer, I might give you a gift!"

A champion's gift—though he didn't know what it was, Zhang Feng was somewhat looking forward to it!

Then let's fight!

The next moment, Daigo immediately took out a Luxury Ball, and then, a silver-white, shiny Metagross appeared in front of Zhang Feng!

"Damn, you're starting with your strongest ace, and you call this a friendly sparring match?"

Seeing that Daigo had no shame whatsoever, Zhang Feng cursed inwardly and decided not to hold back. He planned to release Rayquaza later and teach Daigo a lesson for not messing with new trainers!

I never expected that a former champion of Hoenn would have such a wicked sense of humor!

I wonder what kind of expression Daigo will have when he sees Zhang Feng's Rayquaza?

Pokémon: Metagross (Shiny)

Rating: 85

Feature: Immortal body

Attributes: Steel, Psychic

Qualification: Red

Bond Evolution: Unlockable

Super Evolution: Unlockable

Skills: Arm Hammer, Telekinesis, Bullet Punch, Big Bang, Cannon Beam, Psychic Power, Comet Punch...

Undoubtedly, Daigo's Metagross is the most terrifying and powerful opponent Zhang Feng has ever encountered since his debut!

Red-level aptitude, which can rival that of a regular level 2 god, appearing on a shimmering quasi-god doesn't seem too outrageous.

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Metagross, the Forest Lizard and Cocodora beside Zhang Feng immediately felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy!

"For the first match, you go, Forest Lizard. Feel the gap between yourself and a top-tier expert!"

Upon receiving Zhang Feng's order, the forest lizard immediately stepped forward!

Although Metagross has a terrifying aura, the forest lizard, who endures Rayquaza's might every day in the system space, naturally has no fear of a mere Metagross!

Seeing that Zhang Feng's Forest Lizard actually ignored Metagross's imposing aura, Daigo couldn't help but be amazed!

"New trainer, you're not afraid of my Metagross at all? This Grovyle is quite brave. You've trained him very well, Maple!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Daigo!"

After saying that, the two of them simultaneously gave commands to their Pokémon!

"Metamorphoses, use Iron Wall!"

"Forest Lizard, Quick Attack plus Leaf Blade, aim for Metagross's head!"

As Zhang Feng unleashed his combo attack, the Forest Lizard instantly transformed into a streak of green light, its arms extending blade-like energy that struck the Metagross's brain directly!

Seeing that Metagross neither dodged nor evaded, and even used the Iron Defense move, Zhang Feng felt that Steven was definitely looking for fun!

When the forest lizard's attack hit Metagross, Metagross was unaffected; instead, its body emitted a shimmering metallic sheen, as if to say, "You can't even break my defense!"

"It's powerful, but it's useless against my Metagross!"

As soon as Daigo finished speaking, Metagross's eyes suddenly turned blue, and then a psychic power instantly froze the forest lizard in front of it!

The next moment, the forest lizard felt completely unable to move and could only watch helplessly as it was thrown out and crashed heavily into the mine!

With just one blow, the forest lizard was defeated!

Seeing this, Zhang Feng had expected it, but he was still somewhat unwilling!

These people who are now stronger than me are simply those who went on their travels much earlier. Give them some more time, and I guarantee I'll teach them a lesson!

After exhaling a deep breath, Zhang Feng retrieved the forest lizard!

"Next, Milotic, it's you I've chosen!"

As soon as Zhang Feng said this, the Luxury Ball flashed, and a Milotic with a slender body and pure white body appeared in front of Steven and Metagross!

"Mildac, huh? I didn't expect you to have a Pokémon like that. That's quite surprising, Xiao Feng!"

"Milotic, use Rain Dance! Once the Water Ring is activated, unleash a full-power Water Cannon attack!"

Since it was just a friendly spar, Daigo obviously wanted to see the strength of Zhang Feng and his Pokémon, so he didn't go all out at the beginning!

Therefore, Zhang Feng had enough time to adjust Milotic to its optimal state before launching an attack!

Of course, Daigo's initiative to challenge others might not be entirely driven by a sense of morbid humor!

Perhaps it was just a case of being eager to test one's skills, having finally encountered a trainer with such talent and potential, and wanting to see Zhang Feng's strength through this battle so that he could become even stronger!

Sure enough, as soon as Milotic received Zhang Feng's order, it immediately used Rain Dance!

When it started raining across the mine, many Pokémon felt uncomfortable and left the area!

Immediately afterwards, Milotic activated its Water Ring, and rings of water bubbles appeared around Milotic, forming a circle that continuously restored Milotic's stamina!

Then, Milotic gathered all its power and unleashed its Water Cannon attack!

Unfortunately, the Water Cannon skill, which has always been invincible, was once again blocked by Metagross!

The next moment, the water cannon, empowered by psychic energy, retaliated again, completely defeating Milotic!

Seeing that he had lost another Pokémon, Zhang Feng recalled Milotic and sent out his Pidgey!

But the result is still the same: how could Pidgey be a match for a champion-level Shiny Metagross?

After suffering three defeats in a row, seeing that Zhang Feng still hadn't lost his fighting spirit, Daigo, as his opponent, couldn't help but be somewhat moved!

"This guy's willpower is truly astonishing, and his potential is quite impressive. It seems that we can entrust that little guy to him!"

Daigo muttered something to himself. He thought Zhang Feng was going to send out Cocoyora next, but unexpectedly, Zhang Feng took out a Master Ball!

Suddenly, Daigo felt like he had a bad feeling!

Just as Zhang Feng suddenly threw the Master Ball, a dragon named Rayquaza, whose roar shook the entire mine, appeared!

When Daigo saw the Pokémon that Zhang Feng had sent out, he was immediately dumbfounded!

Daigo: "Damn it..."

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Chapter 27 Daigo: Damn it, Zhang Feng is inhuman, he used Rayquaza to attack me!

At this moment, when Rayquaza appeared in front of Daigo, feeling that unparalleled dragon might, even Daigo's expression changed drastically!

He never expected that a guy who claimed to be a novice trainer and had been in the industry for less than a month would actually have a legendary Pokémon like Rayquaza.

How can you put the face of him, the former champion of the Hoenn region and hailed as the strongest trainer in the Hoenn League, if you do this?

Divine Pokémon? Daigo doesn't have one!

I thought a shiny Metagross was rare enough, but you went and brought out a legendary Pokémon, and even called yourself a novice trainer!

Not to mention, this is the most famous legendary Pokémon in the Hoenn region, which is truly unbelievable!

For a moment, Daigo felt like he had been deceived!

However, this battle itself was a challenge he launched against Zhang Feng, and Zhang Feng did not intend to admit defeat even when facing Steven's ace, Shiny Metagross!

Surely a former champion wouldn't back down just because he sees Rayquaza, right?

So, now it's Daigo's turn to take a deep breath!

Having finally regained his composure, Daigo faced his starter, the Shiny Metagross Monster!

"Metamorphoses, go all out, use Psychic!"

The next moment, as Metagross's eyes turned blue again, a powerful psychic force was activated once more!

However, compared to its invincible psychic power before, Metagross now resembles a three-year-old child attacking an adult!

As expected, Metagross's attack landed on Rayquaza as if it were just a tickle!

So, this time, it was Zhang Feng's turn to speak with a smile!

"Daiwu, you're not good enough! Metagross's full-power attack didn't seem to break through Rayquaza's defense!"

Upon hearing Zhang Feng's words, Daigo nearly vomited blood in anger!

But, it seems that Daiwu had said the same thing to Zhang Feng before?

Soon, Daigo heard Zhang Feng give another command to Rekkle!

"Rayquaza, use Dragon Breath, but don't use your full strength, lest you crush this former Hoenn Champion!"

Daigo was so angry that he gritted his teeth, especially when he emphasized the words "former champion"!

However, when facing Rayquaza, Daigo's eyes also began to sharpen!

Although Steven is definitely no match for a legendary Pokémon like Rayquaza!

However, for Steven and Shiny Metagross, who have already reached the Champion level and have several Pokémon that have even reached the Master level, there is currently no pressure and they are almost unable to make any progress!

A battle with Rayquaza could trigger their understanding of a higher level, and perhaps they could break through their current limits and step into a completely new level?

"Metamorphose, use Protect!"

The next moment, after Daigo gave the command to Metagross, Shiny Metagross immediately lit up with a layer of green light!

Soon, the green light completely enveloped Metagross, forming a sphere!

When Rayquaza unleashed its compressed dragon breath, Metagross's Protect lasted less than three seconds before shattering completely!