Chapter Summaries

Fang Yuan’s Magnezone, Dragonite, and Milotic overwhelmed the examiner’s Altaria, Raichu, and Jolteon with a devastating Rainy Day combination. After confirming he would continue the challenge, Fang Yuan recalled all three Pokémon, leaving everyone wondering what equally powerful team he would send out next.

• The examiner sent out Altaria, Raichu, and Jolteon, whose Abilities were meant to counter Fang Yuan’s rain and Electric-type attacks.
• Fang Yuan’s Magnezone, Dragonite, and Milotic unleashed an overwhelming Rainy Day tactic, and Altaria’s weather-nullifying Ability failed against it.
• Magnezone absorbed and redirected Raichu and Jolteon’s Electric attacks, then struck Altaria down with Blue Lightning and Gravity.
• Dragonite and Milotic formed Water Tornadoes that defeated Raichu and Jolteon, ending the battle in half a minute.
• Fang Yuan agreed to continue the challenge, then recalled Magnezone, Dragonite, and Milotic, surprising the audience with the prospect of another powerful team.

Fang Yuan sent Infernape, Ditto, and Gluttony Ghost against a Slaking that had overcome its Truant through Psychic training. With Ditto and Gluttony Ghost supporting it, Infernape entered the Top Level Domain and defeated Slaking with two punches, leaving the observers stunned.

• Fang Yuan sent Infernape, Ditto, and Gluttony Ghost onto the field, confusing the candidates and examiners.
• The examiner sent out Slaking, whose Psychic training let it temporarily overcome Truant and fight at full strength.
• Slaking shrugged off Gluttony Ghost's Black Flame, while Ditto transformed into a bracer that helped Infernape unleash Thunder Flame Energy.
• Infernape opened the Rest Gate, entered the Top Level Domain, and knocked Slaking down with a Mach Punch.
• Gluttony Ghost used Wonder Room to help Infernape evade Slaking's Hyper Beams as it charged Focus Punch.
• Infernape Teleported behind Slaking and struck it with a fully charged Focus Punch, defeating the Top Level Overlord in two punches.

Fang Yuan and three other standout Trainers excelled in the Second Stage Selection, and the Trainer Association announced five initial candidates for the World Championship Second Team. Fang Yuan made the roster, whose members would face challenges before competing for the captaincy and its Elite Four-level benefits.

• Fang Yuan considered which rare resources he would seek to strengthen Milotic, Dragonite, and Pokémon with Heart Power.
• Tang Xinlan, Shang Ren, and Mu Fan matched Fang Yuan's success by defeating examiners and Top Level Overlords, while Fang Yuan wondered whether Infernape could master Thunder Flame Mode.
• The first day of the Second Stage Selection ended with ten candidates passing, including five who had defeated Top Level Overlords.
• Liu Qin announced that five initial Second Team candidates would face challenges, and that the eventual captain could compete for the title of Fifth Elite Four and Elite Four-level resource benefits.
• Liu Qin named Shang Ren, Mu Fan, Fang Yuan, Tang Xinlan, and Zheng Hongyi as the initial candidates for the Second Team roster.

Fang Yuan turned a Star Peach Berry into Energy Cubes to help Eevee break into the Top Level Domain, but Eevee instead gained near-Top-Level mastery across many attributes. With Eevee eager to battle after nearly half a month offline, Fang Yuan prepared for the captain’s Ranking Battle and the contest for Fifth Elite Four.

• Fang Yuan examined the rare Star Peach Berry and decided to use part of it to make Energy Cubes with Magnezone, while Eevee agreed to the gamble.
• Magnezone made three green Energy Cubes from the berry, and Eevee ate them after tasting the remaining pulp.
• The Second Stage selection ended with fourteen people passing, and Gluttony Ghost won both of Fang Yuan’s 3v3 challenges against the remaining candidates.
• Eevee digested the Energy Cubes but failed to reach the Top Level Domain, though its Heart Power training improved and its Partner Eevee form approached that level in more than ten attributes.
• Fang Yuan invited Eevee to battle ahead of the captain’s Ranking Battle, and Eevee eagerly agreed to vent its frustration from being offline.

Fang Yuan prepared to cultivate Star Peach Berries and learned that the Second Team candidates would get another chance to compete before the World Championship. When the leaders invited the five confirmed members to vie for captain, Fang Yuan stepped forward and challenged all four to successive 3v3 battles, then sent out Eevee.

• Fang Yuan stored the Star Peach Berry pits and planned to try cultivating them with the help of a Mega Evolved Grass-type Pokémon.
• The leaders discussed the candidates’ progress and explained that eliminated trainers and Second Team members could pursue special training or travel-based challenges before the World Championship.
• Liu Qin announced that the Second Team captain would be chosen by persuading the other four members, prompting Fang Yuan to step forward first.
• Fang Yuan proposed defeating Shang Ren, Mu Fan, Tang Xinlan, and Zheng Hongyi in succession within half a day, and all four accepted his rules.
• Fang Yuan released Eevee as his first Pokémon, surprising the trainers and spectators gathered in the arena.

Fang Yuan sent Eevee against Shang Ren Elite Four’s Tyranitar, and Eevee defeated the powerful Pokémon with a combination of Grass- and Fairy-type Partner Moves. Shang Ren and the spectators were left stunned by Eevee’s strength.

• Jiang Ran, Xu Jing, and Yun Guancheng recognized Fang Yuan’s Eevee and wondered how strong it had become.
• Shang Ren sent out Tyranitar and unleashed a Sandstorm, then ordered it to use Dragon Dance against Eevee.
• Eevee blocked the Sandstorm with Reflect, bound Tyranitar in enormous vines, and drained its stamina with Leech Seed.
• Tyranitar burned through the vines with Fire Punch, but Eevee struck it with Sparkling Storm and knocked it out.
• Shang Ren and the spectators reacted with disbelief as Fang Yuan’s Eevee stood victorious.

Fang Yuan and Eevee defeated Shang Ren’s Aerodactyl with a Substitute-assisted Water-type Partner Move, then overcame Forretress’s powerful Combination Skill with a devastating Fire-type Partner Move. Shang Ren was left stunned by Eevee’s mastery of another extraordinary attack.

• Shang Ren sent out Aerodactyl, which attacked Eevee with Wing Attack and Earthquake, but Eevee escaped the assault using Reflect and Confusion.
• Fang Yuan and Eevee used smoke, illusions, and a Substitute to lure Aerodactyl into position, then struck it with Live Bubble and defeated it.
• Shang Ren sent out Forretress, which used Double Team and Gravity to launch seven accelerated attacks at the two Eevee.
• Fang Yuan and Eevee combined a Help Move with Great Flame Ring - Entei, engulfing Forretress and its clones in flames and knocking the main body out of battle.
• Shang Ren stared in shock as the blazing Fire-type move proved even more powerful than Eevee’s earlier Partner Moves.

Fang Yuan and Eevee swept Shang Ren and Zheng Hongyi in the World Championship Second Team selection, prompting Tang Xinlan and Mu Fan to withdraw. Fang Yuan became the Second Team Captain and Fifth Elite Four, and the news stunned Trainers and officials across Hua Country.

• Eevee defeated Shang Ren's three Pokémon without losing one, and Fang Yuan chose to continue the selection battle.
• Eevee defeated Zheng Hongyi's Salamence, Arcanine, and Alakazam, leaving Tang Xinlan and Mu Fan convinced they could not win.
• Tang Xinlan and Mu Fan withdrew, and the Second Team selection ended with Fang Yuan named captain and granted the title of Fifth Elite Four.
• News of Fang Yuan's promotion shocked the Magic University Old Principal, the Peaceful City Trainer Association, the Elite Four, and Champion Jiang Li.

After digesting the World Championship Selection rewards, Fang Yuan strengthened his team and prepared to leave Champion Road. He planned to collect a Venusaurite in Sen City, visit Sen Dojo, and search the Venusaur Forest for a new Pokémon.

• Fang Yuan used scarce resources to improve his Pokémon, bringing Magnezone’s Steel-type mastery to its limit and helping Infernape master the first gate of Thunder Flame Mode.
• Fang Yuan tailored training for Gluttony Ghost, Milotic, and Dragonite, while his team still lacked a Pokémon that could fight with sustained Top Level Combat Power outside Mega Gengar.
• Rotom informed Fang Yuan that the first Forced Training Device was complete, and Fang Yuan decided to leave the next day.
• Fang Yuan learned that the auction for the Mega Stone in Sen City would end in two days and planned to collect it and discuss the Energy Ball Sprout Breeding Method at Sen Dojo.
• Fang Yuan planned to return to Bai Yu Village first and search the Venusaur Forest for a talented Bulbasaur, hoping to learn from the Giant Venusaur Overlord.

Fang Yuan defeated the Giant Venusaur in battle and persuaded it to let a talented young Pokémon from Venusaur Forest travel with him. The Giant Venusaur presented two Bulbasaur and one Ivysaur for Fang Yuan to choose from.

• Fang Yuan watched Infernape battle the Giant Venusaur and advised it to break through the sea of trees with direct attacks.
• Infernape defeated the Giant Venusaur despite suffering heavy injuries, and Milotic treated them both.
• Fang Yuan asked the Giant Venusaur to let one of its promising young Pokémon leave the forest with him, and the leader agreed.
• The Giant Venusaur called forward two Bulbasaur and one Ivysaur for Fang Yuan to choose from.
• Fang Yuan assessed the three candidates: one Bulbasaur was hostile, the pale Ivysaur was honest, and the other Bulbasaur admired Infernape.

Fang Yuan chose a Water-type Bulbasaur from Venusaur Forest to become his next main Pokémon and learned the Giant Venusaur’s training method. After saying goodbye to its family, Bulbasaur joined Fang Yuan as his future Seventh Main Force.

• The Venusaur Leader introduced three talented Pokémon, including a recently born Bulbasaur with Water-type Awakening Power and the moves Ingrain and Natural Gift.
• Fang Yuan chose the Water-type Bulbasaur, who eagerly agreed to leave the forest and grow stronger with him.
• Fang Yuan traded Energy Cubes with the Giant Venusaur for its training method and learned that its enormous size came from a cultivation method that increased stamina and strength.
• Bulbasaur said farewell to its friends and family, then returned to Fang Yuan ready to leave.
• Fang Yuan touched Bulbasaur with a Red and White Poké Ball and successfully recruited it as his future Seventh Main Force.

After obtaining Venusaur's Mega Stone in Sen City, Fang Yuan returned to his research institute and planned Bulbasaur's training. He focused on learning a broad range of moves and developing a special method called "Nature's Return."

• Fang Yuan obtained Venusaur's Mega Stone and imagined using Bulbasaur to grow berries and other food for his team.
• He reviewed Bulbasaur's abilities and moves, then challenged two Grass-type Masters in Sen City and won.
• Fang Yuan returned to Flat City and later to Fang Yuan Research Institute as Bulbasaur adjusted to the team and admired Infernape and Eevee's training.
• After a week of planning, Fang Yuan decided Bulbasaur should build its move foundation and body strength before evolving into Venusaur.
• Fang Yuan designed Bulbasaur's training around eight moves and named the method "Nature's Return."

Fang Yuan and Rotom completed plans for Bulbasaur’s future Nature’s Return and Tree World Descent techniques, then decided to investigate an old lead about Darkrai on Nightmare Island. After visiting the Divine Fire Dojo, Fang Yuan planned to travel to Japan with Luo Ke and search for the island.

• Fang Yuan and Rotom finalized a training plan in which Venusaur would use Nature’s Return and Tree World Descent to control a forest in battle.
• Fang Yuan decided Bulbasaur would first build a foundation by mastering basic moves and doing ordinary activities such as watering plants and planting trees.
• Fang Yuan planned to visit the Divine Fire Dojo to expose Infernape to Moltres’s Life Fire before preparing for the World Championship.
• Rotom told Fang Yuan that decades-old reports placed Darkrai on Nightmare Island, but previous Trainer Teams had failed to find it.
• Fang Yuan decided to travel to Japan after the Divine Fire Dojo and bring Luo Ke to investigate Nightmare Island.

Fang Yuan visited the Fire God Dojo to seek access to Moltres’s Flame, hoping it could treat one of his Pokémon’s hidden injuries. Master Tao Xiuying agreed to let him try after he passed a test, which Fang Yuan accepted.

• Fang Yuan arrived near the Fire God Dojo and met Jiang Yu, who escorted him to Master Tao Xiuying.
• Tao Xiuying asked why Fang Yuan wanted to approach Moltres’s Flame, and he explained that he hoped it could help treat a Fire-type Pokémon’s hidden injuries.
• Tao Xiuying agreed to give Fang Yuan an opportunity because the Magic University Old Principal had asked her and Fang Yuan was the Fifth Elite Four.
• Tao Xiuying set a test: Fang Yuan had to use a Fire-Type Move to break through one of her Pokémon’s Flash Fire Ability without facing Top Level Combat Power.
• Fang Yuan accepted the test after considering the challenge.

Fang Yuan accepted Master Tao Xiuying’s test of his Fire-Type mastery and entered a private Battle Room, where he had to injure her Flash Fire Typhlosion with a Fire-Type Move. He chose Eevee, leaving Tao Xiuying waiting to see how it could succeed.

• Fang Yuan agreed to take Master Tao Xiuying’s test immediately.
• Tao Xiuying led Fang Yuan to a private Battle Room and warned him that he had only one chance.
• Tao Xiuying sent out a powerful Typhlosion with the Flash Fire Ability, which had mastered Rage Fire.
• Fang Yuan considered ways to overcome Flash Fire and ruled out relying on Infernape’s Rage Fire against Typhlosion.
• Fang Yuan sent Eevee out of his backpack, surprising Tao Xiuying, who wondered whether Eevee could use Fire-Type Moves.

Fang Yuan had Eevee test whether its Fire-type attack could break through Typhlosion’s Flash Fire Ability. Eevee’s Planet Spiral Ball injured Typhlosion when it absorbed the attack, and the battle ended with Tao Xiuying asking Fang Yuan what the move was called.

• Tao Xiuying sent out Typhlosion and explained that Fang Yuan only needed to injure it with a Fire-type move to pass the test.
• Fang Yuan told Eevee to use its strongest attack, and Eevee formed three rotating Sun Fire balls by combining Sun Energy, Awakening Fire, Life Force, Psychic Power, and Heart Power.
• Typhlosion absorbed the attack but could not control the explosive energy inside its body, so Tao Xiuying ordered it to use Burn Up and expel the flames.
• Typhlosion’s eruption burned a hole through the Battle Room ceiling and left it injured, while Fang Yuan recognized its explosive flames as the state he hoped Infernape would master.
• Tao Xiuying ended the test and asked Fang Yuan for the move’s name, and Fang Yuan called it Planet Spiral Ball.

Master Tao Xiuying brought Fang Yuan to the Second Gate, where he had to prove that Moltres’s Life Fire would not reject him and Infernape. When Fang Yuan and Infernape approached, the flame transformed into Moltres and then returned to its container, leaving Tao Xiuying, Magmar, and Fang Yuan baffled.

• Master Tao Xiuying explained that the Second Gate tested whether the Life Fire regarded Fang Yuan and his Pokémon without hostility.
• Tao Xiuying led Fang Yuan to a lava pool, where a powerful Magmar emerged and handed her the container holding Moltres’s Life Fire.
• Fang Yuan summoned Infernape, and Tao Xiuying demonstrated that the Life Fire produced no heat for her.
• As Fang Yuan and Infernape approached, the Life Fire flared, escaped its container, and took Moltres’s shape in the air.
• The Life Fire regarded Infernape and Eevee before returning to the container, leaving Tao Xiuying and Magmar stunned while Fang Yuan asked whether the event was normal.

Fang Yuan, Infernape, and Eevee passed Master Tao Xiuying’s test when Moltres’s Life Fire showed no hostility and revealed signs of consciousness. Tao Xiuying granted them a week at the Fire God Dojo to train with the fire, and Infernape began its first session as Fang Yuan wondered how to reproduce its effects.

• Fang Yuan sensed emotional fluctuations from Moltres’s Life Fire and confirmed that it was conscious, while Master Tao Xiuying saw that it was not hostile toward him or his Pokémon.
• Master Tao Xiuying allowed Fang Yuan, Infernape, and Eevee to stay at the Fire God Dojo for a week and touch the Life Fire once each day, asking Fang Yuan to honor the opportunity at the World Championship.
• Infernape touched the Life Fire, which spread over its body and bathed it in warmth.
• Master Tao Xiuying explained that the Life Fire healed injuries, restored lost Life Energy, and strengthened Fire-type Pokémon, while Fang Yuan considered how Infernape and Eevee might learn to create similar flames.

Fang Yuan and his Pokémon trained at the Fire God Dojo, where Infernape developed Explosive Rage Fire and grew powerful enough to threaten Fang Yuan’s strongest Pokémon. As Fang Yuan prepared to leave for Nightmare Island, a powerful overseas challenger arrived at the dojo.

• Fang Yuan assigned his Pokémon intensive training near the Lava Pool, including having Dragonite battle Gluttony Ghost in Nightmare Mode and Milotic practice Healing-type Moves.
• Life Fire rejected Gluttony Ghost, while Eevee analyzed its components but could not recreate it.
• Over several days, Infernape improved its Fire- and Fighting-type mastery and fused explosive power into Rage Fire.
• Infernape used Explosive Rage in Thunder Flame Mode, reaching upper master-level combat power but making the Second and Third Gates harder to open.
• Fang Yuan decided to travel to Nightmare Island, then heard a deafening boom and sensed an extraordinary overseas challenger at the dojo.

Basong, Thailand’s Fire-Type Elite Four, challenged the Fire God Dojo in pursuit of its Life Fire and defeated several Masters. Fang Yuan stepped forward to stop him, and the chapter ended as Fang Yuan sent out Infernape for their 2-versus-2 battle.

• Basong defeated multiple Fire God Dojo Trainers while demanding a battle with Master Tao Xiuying for access to the Life Fire.
• Jiang Yu explained to Fang Yuan that Master Tao was away and had refused to entertain Basong’s challenge.
• After Basong defeated another Master, Fang Yuan offered to battle him and asked him to leave if he lost.
• Basong agreed to a 2-versus-2 battle and chose to keep using his Houndoom.
• Fang Yuan sent out Infernape, which quickly became eager to fight.