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Today, the news of Jiang Yuan's promotion to Champion has been announced, causing a nationwide sensation.
But besides that, there was another piece of news: Champion Lin Taichu suddenly announced his abdication, no longer serving as Champion, but as an Elite Four.
This news left many people puzzled; how could someone demote themselves?
However, no one knew the inside story of this matter, not even the Elite Four. All those in the know had been silenced.
The other Champions naturally wouldn't say much. Although this matter was quite big, the commotion was overshadowed by Jiang Yuan's promotion to Champion.
"Congratulations to you."
"My dad became the Champion, why are you congratulating me?"
Jiang Chen and Xiao Luoxue were video chatting.
"Your background is much deeper now, how can I not congratulate you? Please congratulate Uncle Jiang Yuan for me. If I ever need your help with trouble in the future, you must help me."
Xiao Luoxue stretched her body.
It was morning, and Xiao Luoxue had just woken up. She was still in her pajamas, and perhaps her figure was too good, or her pajamas were a size too small.
As she stretched, her cleavage almost popped out right before Jiang Chen's eyes, making Jiang Chen feel a little hot.
"Hmph, you big pervert, I'm not chatting with you anymore. My mom called me for breakfast."
Noticing Jiang Chen's gaze fixed on a certain spot, Xiao Luoxue's face flushed slightly, and she immediately hung up the video call.
After hanging up, Xiao Luoxue happily hugged the Pikachu plushie beside her.
"It seems I'm still quite attractive to him."
Xiao Luoxue lay on the giant Pikachu plushie, a silly smile on her face.
If Xiao Luoxue's mother had walked in, she might have thought her daughter had gone mad.
"240"
After Xiao Luoxue congratulated him, Ling Wanqiu also video chatted with Jiang Chen to congratulate his father, Jiang Yuan, on becoming a Champion.
"I'm still going to Luojiang City today."
Jiang Chen hadn't forgotten about challenging the Gym.
If he hadn't gone to watch the Champion Challenge, Jiang Chen would have gone to challenge Luojiang Gym yesterday.
Luojiang City was right next to Tianhai City, very close.
"Young Master, do you need me to accompany you to Luojiang City?"
"No, I can go by myself. I'm just challenging a Gym and coming back, not staying long in Luojiang City."
Jiang Chen shook his head at Ning Ya, then got into a car and headed to Luojiang City.
"Gardevoir?"
Sitting in the car, Gardevoir looked at Jiang Chen with a questioning expression. Others might not understand what Gardevoir meant, but Jiang Chen could.
Gardevoir was asking Jiang Chen why he wasn't letting her use Teleport to take him to Luojiang City.
"Enjoy the scenery on the way; arriving directly would be too boring."
Gardevoir nodded, seemingly understanding. However, being alone with Jiang Chen, her mood was good, and she also slept in her Poké Ball, so she was undisturbed by both humans and other Pokémon.
"Brother, are you selling this Shiny Gardevoir? I'll offer five million."
Just as Jiang Chen was looking out the window at the scenery, an annoying voice came from beside him.
Hearing that the other party wanted to buy his Gardevoir, Jiang Chen's eyes turned cold, staring at the man with an icy gaze.
The bald, obese man sitting not far from Jiang Chen, who had spoken, immediately felt a chill, and cold sweat streamed down his back. He had a feeling he was about to die.
It wasn't just Jiang Chen's intimidating aura; there was also Gardevoir's killing intent.
This ugly human actually asked if she was for sale. If Jiang Chen hadn't instructed her not to harm humans indiscriminately, the bald, obese man would already be dead.
"Is your mother for sale? I'll offer one yuan."
Jiang Chen asked coldly.
On the bus, the passengers couldn't help but laugh when they heard Jiang Chen's words. The bald, obese man's face turned extremely ugly.
"What did you say, you brat?"
Ignoring the pressure on him, his shame and anger made him stand up directly.
Jiang Chen said nothing further, using Psychic Power to slap the man's face from a distance, spinning him around and knocking him unconscious.
"Gardevoir?!"
Seeing Jiang Chen make a move, Gardevoir affectionately hugged Jiang Chen's arm.
None of the passengers on the bus bothered to interfere. Who would want to interfere in such a situation now?
Besides, they didn't have a good impression of that bald, obese man anyway.
Everywhere, looks matter. Comparing Jiang Chen's looks to the bald, obese man's, was there any need to even consider whom to support?
After more than an hour, they finally arrived at Luojiang City.
"I regret it. I should have just let Gardevoir use Teleport to bring me here directly."
There wasn't much scenery to see on the way; it was a complete waste of time.
Upon arriving in Luojiang City, Jiang Chen didn't rest and headed directly to Luojiang Gym.
Meanwhile, an unexpected person arrived at Jiang Chen's home in Tianhai City.
"What are you doing here?"
Ning Ya frowned as she looked at the cold woman outside, her face clearly showing that she was unwelcome.
Ning Ya's personality was actually very gentle, and there weren't many people she disliked. But this person happened to be one of them.
The reason for her dislike was simple: because of Jiang Chen. Before, when this person disrespected Jiang Chen, Ning Ya had called her rude.
That's right, she was Gu Shuangyue, Gu Tong's granddaughter.
"I'm looking for Jiang Chen. Is he here?"
Gu Shuangyue seemed unfazed by Ning Ya's attitude, either not caring or it was simply her nature.
"No, he's not," Ning Ya replied flatly.
"Really not here?"
Gu Shuangyue's cold face showed a hint of suspicion. She suspected that Ning Ya was trying to keep her out, which was why she claimed Jiang Chen wasn't home.
"I wouldn't lie to you. Young Master went to Luojiang City to challenge the Luojiang Gym."
"Can I come in then?" Gu Shuangyue asked Ning Ya.
"Come in."
Ning Ya knew Gu Shuangyue's identity; she was Jiang Yuan's teacher's granddaughter. It wouldn't be good to turn her away, so Ning Ya invited her in.
Although she didn't like her, Ning Ya still prepared hot tea for her and didn't ask about her purpose. Gu Shuangyue also remained silent, just sitting in the living room.
After preparing hot tea for Gu Shuangyue, Ning Ya called Jiang Chen to inform him about Gu Shuangyue's visit.
"Why is she looking for me?"
Jiang Chen was very curious.
Because of her cold personality, and Jiang Chen not being the type to fawn over people who gave him the cold shoulder, he had barely interacted with Gu Shuangyue. So, why was she here now?
"I don't really like her, so I couldn't be bothered to ask. Do you need me to find out?"
Hearing Ning Ya say she didn't like her, Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle.
"No need, let's talk when I get back. I've already arrived at the Luojiang Gym."
Jiang Chen also didn't like Gu Shuangyue. Although she was beautiful, her personality was too cold, like a giant iceberg.
Who would want to interact with someone who constantly gave them the cold shoulder? He wasn't Gu Shuangyue's simp.
After a few more words, Jiang Chen hung up the phone and entered the Gym.
"Hello, I'm here to challenge the Gym."
"To challenge the Gym? I'll inform the Gym Leader immediately."
Upon hearing that Jiang Chen was there to challenge the Gym, the staff quickly contacted the Gym Leader. Soon, the Luojiang Gym Leader arrived. The Luojiang Gym Leader was a woman, around thirty years old, with above-average looks. Her name was Wan Xiuyan.
"The one challenging our Gym is quite a handsome young man, aren't you, Jiang Chen?"
Wan Xiuyan smiled as she looked at Jiang Chen.
"You know me, Gym Leader?"
"Of course. Luojiang City is right next to Tianhai City, how could I not know Tianhai City's genius New Trainer?" Wan Xiuyan nodded.
Not only was Jiang Chen's title as the strongest New Trainer eye-catching, but the aura his father brought him was equally eye-catching.
Jiang Yuan had just become a Champion, and as his son, Jiang Chen naturally received a lot of attention. It wasn't strange that Wan Xiuyan knew him.
"It's an honor that the Gym Leader knows me," Jiang Chen said politely with a smile.
As long as no one provoked him or bore him ill will, Jiang Chen's attitude towards others was generally quite gentle.
"Although you're a very handsome young man, I can't help but want to get to know you better. But this is a Gym challenge, so I won't hold back. You should go all out."
Wan Xiuyan winked at Jiang Chen.
With a faint smile, Jiang Chen wanted to say that if he went all out, the Luojiang Gym would probably be gone.
The battle arena of Luojiang Gym was a Water Field because most of Wan Xiuyan's Pokémon were Water-type. She was a Water-type specialist.
The huge Water Field had only small floating platforms on both sides.
"Come out, Charizard."
"Go, Gyarados."
As they simultaneously released their Pokémon, Wan Xiuyan smiled when she saw Charizard: "The young man is quite confident."
She specialized in Water-types, and she believed Jiang Chen must have investigated. Anyone who knew a little about Luojiang Gym would know she was proficient in Water-type Pokémon.
Knowing that she specialized in Water-type Pokémon, yet still using a Fire-type Pokémon, clearly showed his confidence.
"Gyarados, use Hydro Pump."
As the Gym Leader, Wan Xiuyan didn't intend to let Jiang Chen make the first move, directly ordering Gyarados to attack.
A probing move like Water Gun would be meaningless, so she directly used Hydro Pump...
"Charizard, use Flamethrower."
Both of these Pokémon had "Dragon" in their names, but neither were Dragon-type Pokémon.
The golden flames and the Hydro Pump released by Gyarados collided. The Hydro Pump was immediately evaporated, and the flames continued to assault Gyarados.
"Golden flames?"
After seeing the color of Charizard's flames, Wan Xiuyan was shocked. No wonder he dared to use a Fire-type Pokémon against a disadvantageous matchup.
From these flames, it was clear that this Charizard was definitely not ordinary.
Her Gyarados's Hydro Pump was actually suppressed by Charizard's Flamethrower.
Water-type Pokémon are strong against Fire-type Pokémon, but if the fire is too strong, it can still evaporate water.
Gyarados's strength was not weaker than Charizard's; in fact, it was slightly stronger. But its Hydro Pump couldn't stand against Charizard's Flamethrower.
"Quick, get into the water, Gyarados."
Wan Xiuyan reacted quickly, immediately telling Gyarados to dive into the water.
The water pool in this Water Field was very large. When the flames fell on the Water Field, a large amount of steam covered the entire field like a thick fog, and half of the water in the field evaporated.
Gyarados, which had originally dived into the water to avoid the attack, immediately came out of the water. The water was now scalding hot, having turned into boiling water.
"Charizard, use Heat Wave."
A wave of intense heat swept towards Gyarados, dispersing the steam-filled fog and accurately hitting Gyarados.
Gyarados's face turned red, and its blue scales were tinged with red, clearly indicating it was scalded.
Moreover, Gyarados also fell into the Burn Status.
"Gyarados, hold on, use Rain Dance."
Suddenly, a light rain began to fall from the sky. The rainwater started to cool Gyarados's body. Charizard, who had already flown up, felt uncomfortable as the raindrops fell on it.
Actually, this small amount of rain had little effect on Charizard, but Charizard disliked water, so it showed its discomfort.
"Gyarados, use Blizzard."
This was a combination of rain and snow. The wind and snow swept towards Charizard. Because Blizzard's range was too wide, it gave Charizard no space to dodge.
"Blizzard doesn't have much effect on Charizard. Is she mainly trying to lower its temperature?"
Jiang Chen looked at Gyarados and clearly noticed that Gyarados's condition was much better than before.
"In that case, I'll add more fuel to the fire."
Jiang Chen had Charizard use Inferno. Flames descended like a divine weapon, engulfing Gyarados.
"My Water-type Pokémon, suppressed to this state by a Fire-type Charizard. As expected of the strongest New Trainer." Wan Xiuyan put away her playful smile from before and her expression became serious.
"Gyarados, use Hydro Pump to extinguish the surrounding flames first."
The continuously burning golden flames around it needed to be extinguished quickly, otherwise, Gyarados wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
Fortunately, Water-type still resisted Fire-type, and Fire-type moves didn't affect Water-type Pokémon much, so Gyarados could still endure.
"Charizard, use Flamethrower again."
Jiang Chen wouldn't just watch his opponent recover.
In battle, although Jiang Chen sometimes held back, with unfamiliar opponents, he generally wouldn't, so his attacks were quite sharp.
Flames once again struck Gyarados, and Gyarados cried out miserably.
"Gyarados, counterattack! Use Hyper Beam."
Seeing that the flames hadn't extinguished and Charizard was releasing Flamethrower again, Wan Xiuyan decided not to let Gyarados try to recover anymore.
At this rate, it wouldn't be able to recover anyway, so it was better to directly clash.
Gyarados's Hyper Beam was very powerful, as many Gyarados tended to use this move when they went berserk.
"Charizard, use your speed to dodge."
Charizard, flying in the air, was very agile, and its speed was not slow, so dodging Gyarados's Hyper Beam was not difficult.
"Keep firing Hyper Beam, sweeping it towards Charizard."
Gyarados continuously fired the destructive beam, a powerful pillar of light sweeping towards Charizard. But Charizard was too agile, and even after speeding up, Gyarados still couldn't hit it.
Continuously using such a powerful move as Hyper Beam consumed a terrifying amount of stamina, and soon Gyarados couldn't hold on any longer.
Seizing the opportunity when Gyarados stopped and couldn't move, Jiang Chen had Charizard use Blast Burn on the defenseless Gyarados.
The result was obvious: Gyarados, already severely burned by the flames, couldn't withstand it, lost its battle capabilities, and sank towards the bottom of the water.
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