Dragonite won.
Because one of the ace Pokemon they had was Little Lugia, the Ri Association actually regarded the Sea Sound Bell as something they must obtain.
However, this outcome was completely unexpected for all trainers of the Japan Preparation Zone.
They couldn't comprehend why a Dragonite had a better mastery of the cyclone attack than the Lugia Clan, or why the destructive power of a Heavenly Dragon Meteor was comparable to a strike from a Legendary Pokemon.
Countless people looked at the Dragonite on the field and realized it definitely wasn't Hua Nation's massive Guardian Dragonite... Because the Guardian Dragonite simply didn't have such an exaggerated level of strength!!!
"Boo wu!!!"
Dragonite stood proudly upon the shattered ground with an air of dominance.
Honestly, it was still under quite a bit of pressure.
The toddlers were all cheats, one with Dominant Field + Mega Evolution + Z-Move, one becoming stronger through Super Ancient Transformation with energy from beyond the heavens, and one with the Dream Gene that could turn into a Legendary at will, whereas it... only had the same meager Dark Power as Dark Lugia.
As its horizon broadened, Dragonite itself felt that Dark Power was no longer enough to firmly suppress the toddlers.
But luckily, it, Dragonite, wasn't that simple!!!
Finally, by combining the Legends Resources of the Space-time Three Dragons, along with resources from various Legendary Dragons and Legendary Pokémon, and with the aid of Doctor Fang Yuan's Super Cronos Power, it had assimilated the battle skills of that Mother Tyrannosaurus and developed the Heavenly Dragon Meteor Ode·Dragon God Ceremony.
It empowered the energy of various types with the power of its Dragon Attribute, and incorporated the traits of each Attribute Energy within its Dragon-Type Moves, precisely Arceus's divine mythological skill, Hirona's Garchomp's strongest ability.
Then, by taking inspiration from Big Sister Eevee Head's Nine-color Sublimation, it developed this move and finally felt that its status within the team was somewhat stabilized.
Although it still couldn't beat those four Legendary creatures, it was no longer something those in the toddlers' group could challenge casually.
"Does the Ri Association wish to continue the challenge..."
President Antonio asked in silence.
Over at the Japan Preparation Zone, Japan's Island King Muye Liuji looked towards another Mysterious Sprite beside her.
"I won't make a move."
The Mysterious Sprite conveyed its intention through Mind Induction, not planning to help the Ri Association compete for the Sea Sound Bell.
Because it knew if Fang Yuan said he would help Little Lugia, he would definitely help.
"Hmm..."
Muye Liuji nodded, showing understanding while looking at the Dream God Cresselia before her.
She was aware that this Dream God was actually stronger than Little Lugia, but sadly, the Dream God also had its own pursuits.
It was only participating in the competition under the Ri Association's sponsorship, aiming for a specific piece of Legends Resources.
A few months prior, an "Nightmare Incident" occurred in Japan, originated from several Nightmare Gods causing chaos. She and the Dream God, who happened to be passing by, fought side by side to drive away that group of Nightmare Gods, and they became acquainted with each other.
Afterwards, the Ri Association similarly desired to keep the Dream God and form a friendship, but obviously, the Dream God had no interest in becoming a Guardian God of Japan.
Fortunately, using the information on a special resource from the God battle, Muye Liuji temporarily attracted and retained the Dream God.
Once the Dream God obtained that resource, even if it still didn't wish to become Japan's Guardian God, the long experience together would at least leave behind a good impression, which wasn't a loss.
"Chiu—"
In the Japan Preparation Zone, Zapdos and Moltres painfully watched Articuno's condition, as well as Lugia's below, feeling no desire to enter the battle.
As for those trainers who only possessed the power of an Ordinary Guardian God, they knew even more so that going would be akin to gifting their heads to the enemy.
The result was clear.
"We will not challenge..."
Chairman Fujiwara of Japan said with a dark expression.
Though they failed to secure the bell, since Doctor Fang Yuan said it was for sale, the Ri Association could later spend a vast amount of money to purchase it—selling a favor to Doctor Fang Yuan, whiningly.
Indeed, the Ri Association did not challenge further. After Chairman Fujiwara finished speaking, many trainers silently observed the Dragonite in the field. Its displayed strength was certainly not inferior to the elements shown by the Mane Rock Werewolf, Venusaur, and Ditto moments before.
The Articuno was strong enough, yet it got taken out in seconds; not to mention Lugia, who was on a whole other level, did not last two moves against it - it seemed unless a Legendary Level force came into play, no one stood a chance against this Dragonite.
As desirable as the Sea Sound Bell was, one needed the strength to take it.
Moreover, only Japan truly wanted and understood the value of the Sea Sound Bell and could exploit its worth to the fullest.
For the US Association, because of certain confidential information, they planned to put all their resources onto the Reality Mirror.
In their eyes, that resource was the most valuable; although the Alliance only discovered the Reality Mirror could see through all illusions, the US Association accidentally learned from a relic that it could also command and trigger the power of three specific Legendary-level Pokemon.
Therefore, once there was a primary target, realizing Dragonite's strength naturally removed any competitive drive, for competing for the Sea Sound Bell would only add unwarranted risk to their pursuit of the Reality Mirror.
The Reality Mirror was the main priority! With it, America would be number one in the world!
"Are there any other countries willing to challenge..."
The same awkward situation as before emerged again.
Small countries lacked the power to compete. After all, top Guardian Gods were the threshold for challenge, which at present, only 3 to 4 countries possessed. While those qualified to challenge had other resources they preferred...