The strongest in the world!
Just four short words, yet they possessed the power to set countless Trainers' blood boiling.
The goal coveted by Trainers around the world changed hands at this moment.
As the referee's announcement fell, there was only a second of silence before cheers engulfed the entire venue.
Immediately afterward came endless applause.
Damaranchi, Geeta, and the other Pokémon League chairmen on the podium, along with League Champions Cynthia, Dande, Lance, and Steven, who had been resting, all rose to their feet and applauded with smiles.
"You worked hard, Solgaleo."
Ash's stamina was already on the verge of exhaustion. He forced himself over to the weakened Solgaleo, stroked its mane, and seemed to carry a sense of relief on his face.
It would have been a lie to say he had no regrets or unwillingness.
But Ash felt utterly convinced by his defeat. He believed he had given it his all. Perhaps his team's composition had flaws, but they were all partners and companions he could trust.
If he fought the same battle again, his condition might not even be as good as it had been this time.
Big Brother Su Hao was truly strong.
At that moment, a hand appeared before Ash.
Looking up, he found Su Hao smiling at him, with the cool and aloof Reshiram standing behind him.
"That was an excellent battle," Su Hao said.
Ash took Su Hao's hand as well and used that strength to rise to his feet.
"Thank you."
"It was nothing." Su Hao nodded, his gaze falling on Solgaleo, which had rested for a while and could barely stand again. "I'll give it some simple treatment."
Ash froze, as if recalling something, then quickly nodded. "Please."
Su Hao waved his hand and stepped forward. A faint emerald glow