Chapter Summaries

Fang Yuan’s Eevee revealed that she could evolve into Espeon and regress freely, stunning researchers and spectators before the Hua Country Team swept Japan out of the tournament. As the team watched the remaining quarterfinals, France revealed Mythical Pokémon Diancie, and Fang Yuan realized it would dominate the headlines.

• Eevee reverted from Espeon to her normal form and returned to Fang Yuan, prompting worldwide speculation about the research value of Free Evolution and Free Regression.
• Doctor Qi Zao explained that Eevee’s control of Life Energy could have major implications for understanding Pokémon evolution, though he stressed that such possibilities remained theoretical.
• Su Shu defeated Nakamura Kenshin, and Jiang Li defeated Ryuzaki, helping the Hua Country Team eliminate Japan with an 8:2 record.
• England defeated Germany 9:4 as Fang Yuan and the Hua Country Team watched the remaining quarterfinals.
• French Fairy Elite Four Kalos sent out Diancie during France’s Team Battle against Russia, shocking competitors and revealing its top-level, Fourth Stage power.
• Fang Yuan eagerly imagined fighting Diancie, then realized its appearance would steal the day’s headlines from him.

Kalos defeated Russia with Diancie, the Diamond Princess, and Clemence revealed that Diancie had temporarily partnered with her because of Ziyuan’s ominous prophecy. As China prepared to face America, Infernape fully recovered through Life Fire and broke through into the Top Level Domain in both its Fire and Fighting attributes.

• Kalos’s Diancie overwhelmed Russia’s opponent with Diamond Storm, helping France win the match 7:6.
• Clemence told Misar that Ziyuan’s prophecy had prompted Diancie to temporarily partner with Kalos, and warned that the other contenders could not defeat Kalos as she was now.
• Fang Yuan studied Diancie’s battle and judged that Eevee and Mega Gengar could likely overcome it unless it could Mega Evolve autonomously.
• On May 12, Tao Xiuying treated Infernape with Life Fire, and Infernape completely recovered and entered the Top Level Domain in both its Fire and Fighting attributes.
• Fang Yuan posted about Infernape’s breakthrough on the World Championship forum and tagged Gula.

Fang Yuan’s Infernape overwhelmed Boren’s Hydreigon in the opening Individual Battle between Hua Country Team and America Team, forcing Boren to surrender after one punch. Gula dismissed Infernape’s strength as still inferior to his Volcarona, setting up their anticipated clash.

• America Team and Hua Country Team prepared for their fourth-round match, with Fang Yuan hoping to face Gula and reveal Mega Evolution.
• Makino Ruki announced Fang Yuan against Boren as the first Individual Battle, and Gula told Boren to concede while Boren refused to back down.
• Boren sent out Hydreigon, which attacked Infernape with a powerful Dark Pulse, but Infernape knocked the move into the sky with Power-Up Punch.
• Fang Yuan activated Heart Power, and Infernape struck Hydreigon with Focus Punch, knocking it unconscious in one blow.
• Boren surrendered, and Gula called him a failure before judging that Infernape remained far weaker than Volcarona.

Fang Yuan won China’s opening match, while Su Shu lost to Gula after exhausting three Pokémon and weakening Incineroar. With China trailing America 4:6, Fang Yuan volunteered to lead the Arena Battle and was matched against Gula again.

• Fang Yuan explained that Infernape had broken through after recovering from its injuries, surprising his teammates with its strength.
• Su Shu chose not to use his extreme Psychic Power burst against Gula, but his Alakazam and two other Pokémon were defeated before he finally brought down Incineroar; Volcarona then defeated Alakazam and Su Shu lost.
• Jiang Li defeated all six of America’s Pokémon with Gengar, but Xie Qingyi and Xu Haoran lost their Team Battles, leaving China behind 4:6.
• Fang Yuan, Yun Kai, and Jiang Li agreed to enter the Arena Tournament in that order, with Fang Yuan claiming he would use his Gengar against Gula.
• Makino Ruki announced Fang Yuan and Gula as the first Arena Battle opponents, and both welcomed the chance to face each other again.

Fang Yuan revealed Mega Evolution during his World Championship battle against Gula, and Mega Gengar overwhelmed the America team. He explained that Mega Evolution could be available to many Pokémon, leaving the world to realize he intended to create a new era.

• Fang Yuan faced Gula and sent out Gluttony Ghost against Gula's Volcarona.
• As Volcarona's Sun Fire overwhelmed Black Flame, Fang Yuan used Aura Power and his Key Stone to trigger Gengar's Mega Evolution.
• Mega Gengar unleashed White Flame, defeated Volcarona, and then defeated Gula's remaining Pokémon and the opponents who followed him.
• Fang Yuan announced that Mega Evolution surpassed ordinary evolution and that other Trainers and Pokémon might be capable of it.
• Antonio connected Fang Yuan's revelation to his promise of a Third Trainer Tide and declared that the era was about to change because of him.

After revealing Mega Evolution, Fang Yuan met Alliance Honorary Chairman Antonio, who told him that the Ziyuan Prophecy predicted a worldwide disaster caused by special Secret Realms four years from now. Fang Yuan agreed to work with the Alliance on Mega Evolution research, but insisted on establishing an organization to oversee it, leaving its eventual popularization unresolved.

• Fang Yuan’s Mega Gengar demonstrated overwhelming power, drawing worldwide attention to Mega Evolution and prompting Fu Hei to help protect Fang Yuan.
• An event staff member escorted Fang Yuan to meet President Antonio, where Meloetta greeted him.
• Antonio explained that Ziyuan’s prophecy foretold several catastrophic disasters and that the first worldwide disaster was expected in four years.
• Fang Yuan said he had not known about the prophecy, but agreed that Mega Evolution could help prepare Trainers to face future threats.
• Fang Yuan refused to release detailed Mega Evolution research immediately and asked the Alliance to support his work through a special organization that he would help oversee.

Eevee befriended Meloetta and asked it to make a battle song before Fang Yuan met Doctor Qi Zao, an evolution researcher eager to see Mega Evolution. Fang Yuan agreed to demonstrate it again at the Silver Arena, leaving Antonio and Qi Zao ready to watch.

• Eevee asked Meloetta to record an exhilarating song to boost its raid battles, and Meloetta agreed to sing.
• Doctor Qi Zao arrived at the arena and urgently asked Fang Yuan to show him Mega Evolution again.
• Fang Yuan agreed, planning to demonstrate Mega Evolution with Venusaur, which already had a Mega Stone hidden in its flower.
• Fang Yuan, Qi Zao, and Antonio headed to the Silver Arena while staff inspected and prepared to reinforce its Energy Barrier.

Fang Yuan demonstrated that Venusaur could Mega Evolve, astonishing Doctor Qi Zao, President Antonio, Makino Ruki, and the spectators. He revealed that Mega Venusaur’s control over plants had become extraordinary, then tested its power with a seed from a rare Sand Scale Fruit.

• Makino Ruki let Fang Yuan and the others use the arena so he could demonstrate Mega Evolution again.
• Fang Yuan released Venusaur instead of Gengar, and President Antonio realized Venusaur might be able to Mega Evolve too.
• Fang Yuan and Venusaur activated Mega Evolution, transforming Venusaur into a nearly five-meter-tall Mega Venusaur.
• Fang Yuan explained that Mega Venusaur’s plant-controlling ability had greatly improved and tossed a rare Sand Scale Fruit seed into the air.
• Mega Venusaur’s orange-red eyes flashed, and the seed began to radiate boundless natural light.

Fang Yuan demonstrated Mega Venusaur’s power by turning the Silver Arena into a forest of ripe Sand Scale Fruits, drawing the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin. Doctor Qi Zao begged to become Fang Yuan’s assistant, while the arena staff faced the prospect of clearing the berry forest before the afternoon matches.

• Fang Yuan used Mega Venusaur’s Natural Gift on a Sand Scale Fruit seed, and the Pokémon transformed the Silver Arena into a lush forest of rapidly growing berry trees.
• Mega Venusaur ripened the Sand Scale Fruits, releasing a powerful fragrance and creating a spectacle that attracted Shaymin in its Sky Forme.
• Fang Yuan explained that Mega Venusaur could greatly increase crop yields in places with ample sunlight, then ended its Mega Evolution after it nearly exhausted itself.
• Doctor Qi Zao bowed to Fang Yuan and begged to join his Mega Evolution research as an assistant.
• Spectators witnessed Qi Zao’s request, while the arena staff worried about clearing the berry trees before the afternoon matches and wondered whether they could keep the fruits.

Fang Yuan’s Mega-Evolved Venusaur attracted Shaymin, while news of the evolution spread before the tournament resumed. After France advanced to face Hua Country in the final, Diancie sought Fang Yuan’s help, and his cryptic words echoed a prophecy attributed to Xerneas.

• Shaymin changed into Land Forme and invited Venusaur to play in its Sea of Flowers, while Doctor Qi Zao continued asking Fang Yuan to let him help research Mega Evolution.
• Fang Yuan learned that Shaymin was interested in Venusaur and heard that Meloetta’s contact information had been obtained before returning to the Silver Arena.
• France defeated England 7:6 to advance, with Diancie proving decisive in France’s victory.
• Kalos, Clemence, and Diancie visited Fang Yuan, who placed his hand on Diancie’s headdress and told her, “Only you can nurture life.”
• Diancie told Kalos that Fang Yuan’s words matched the guidance Xerneas had given the First Diancie in the Diamond Domain’s historical records.

As the Hua Country and France teams began the World Championship finals, Fang Yuan learned that Fu Hei had come to protect him and that the Mount Everest Secret Realm had closed again. Hua Country took an early lead as Jiang Li defeated Jean and Matthew surrendered to Fang Yuan, leaving the series at 0:4 for France.

• After hearing about Fang Yuan and Diancie, Ziyuan left France for Silver City because her prophecies no longer matched the World Championship’s course.
• Fu Hei told Fang Yuan that the Mount Everest Secret Realm had closed again and that he had come to protect him.
• On May 15, the Hua Country team prepared for the final, which was the last chance for Jiang Li, Su Shu, Yun Kai, and Xu Haoran to compete before aging out.
• Madam Ziyuan and Master Kong Hai watched the final from the President Stage as Hua Country faced France.
• Jiang Li defeated France’s Jean in a few moves, then Matthew surrendered to Fang Yuan before their battle began, putting France behind 0:4.

Su Shu unleashed his full power against Kalos and Diancie but failed to hurt them, leaving China behind 4:2. Xu Haoran then defeated Misar in a Team Battle, bringing China to 6:2 as Xie Qingyi prepared to face Clemence in the decisive fifth match.

• Su Shu chose to use his full power against Kalos and sent out Alakazam to face Diancie.
• Su Shu and Alakazam unleashed a powerful Psyshock, but Diancie blocked it with Light Screen and remained unharmed.
• Su Shu conceded after the clash left him close to losing consciousness, putting China behind 4:2.
• Xu Haoran used Willpower Burst to defeat the injured Misar in a Team Battle, raising China's score to 6:2.
• Xie Qingyi removed her glasses and prepared to face Clemence in the fifth match.

After Xie Qingyi lost to Clemence, Fang Yuan faced Kalos and Diancie in the decisive Arena Tournament battle. Fang Yuan and Eevee defeated Diancie with a devastating Z-Move, secured China the World Championship, and left the world stunned by their power.

• Xie Qingyi's Fairy Light tactics failed against Clemence's enhanced Premonition Ability, and Clemence defeated her in the team battle.
• Yun Kai defeated Matthew but then lost to Clemence; Jiang Li replaced him and defeated Clemence before facing Kalos and Diancie.
• Diancie overwhelmed Jiang Li's strongest attacks, leaving Fang Yuan as China's final competitor.
• Kalos asked Fang Yuan to teach her and Diancie Mega Evolution if they won, but Fang Yuan warned them not to assume they were unbeatable.
• Fang Yuan's Eevee evolved into Espeon and unleashed Highest Mental Destruction Wave, shattering Diancie's Light Screen and severely injuring the Mythical Pokémon.
• Diancie collapsed, and Fang Yuan and his remaining Pokémon defeated Kalos's team, making Fang Yuan the World Champion.

After winning the World Championship, Fang Yuan slept for a day and woke to learn that he had been named a Hall of Fame Trainer. He reunited with his teammates for a commemorative photo while considering his future plans and the mysterious Pokémon Egg’s renewed activity.

• Fang Yuan woke after sleeping through the award ceremony, and Rotom told him he needed to attend the Hall of Fame group photo.
• Fang Yuan learned that the Pokémon Egg at the research institute had reacted again, but trusted Luo Ke to watch over it.
• Fang Yuan's teammates discussed their plans after the championship, including retiring, training, and pursuing Elite Four positions.
• Fang Yuan planned to establish systems for Energy Cubes, the Grand Festival, and Mega Evolution, while remaining concerned about the Ziyuan Prophecy.
• Fang Yuan posed for the Hall of Fame photograph with Eevee and his other participating Pokémon.

After the World Championship, Fang Yuan learned that Diancie wanted his guidance and that the Alliance was preparing for a possible disaster foretold to strike in four years. The Alliance was considering a new Guardian God War to distribute Legendary Resources, and Fang Yuan wanted to join if it happened.

• Rotom complained about missing the team photo, and Eevee sent it an edited picture that only made it angrier.
• Fang Yuan brought the Goudan egg back from the Alliance Breeding House and prepared for it to hatch.
• Kong Hai told Fang Yuan that Second Generation Ziyuan wanted his help with Diancie and would offer him a favor, including one free prophecy; Fang Yuan agreed to give Diancie guidance.
• Kong Hai revealed that the next World Championship would likely be held early and that the Alliance was considering distributing Legendary Resources through another Guardian God War.
• Fang Yuan asked whether he could participate in the proposed war, while Kong Hai and Fu Hei looked stunned.

Fang Yuan completed several tasks on Alliance Island, guiding Diancie and helping his Pokémon train and relax. After the Rock Rock Dog Egg began showing signs of hatching, he prepared to continue his journey with his plans to visit Darkrai still ahead.

• Fang Yuan decided to remain on Alliance Island until Rock Rock Dog's Egg hatched and planned to visit Darkrai after settling his other tasks.
• Fang Yuan advised Kalos on how Diancie could develop her Life Energy and Fairy Energy, while Kong Hai declined Madam Ziyuan's offer of a prophecy on Fang Yuan's behalf.
• Fang Yuan asked Meloetta to record a fighting-spirit song, hoping it would help Infernape cultivate Willpower Flame.
• Fang Yuan and Venusaur visited Shaymin's sea of flowers, where Shaymin enlisted Venusaur to care for the flowers and Venusaur gained useful experience.
• After two peaceful days, Rock Rock Dog's Egg finally showed signs of hatching.

Fang Yuan’s Rockruff hatched with unusual strength, bonded intensely with him, and was found to have no Own Tempo Ability. After suspecting it had partially awakened Fighting-type power, Fang Yuan told Fu Hei they would travel to Japan before returning to China, with Nightmare Island and Darkrai as their destination.

• Fang Yuan watched Rockruff smash its way out of its egg and leap affectionately into his arms with overwhelming strength.
• Eevee stopped Rockruff from repeatedly tackling Fang Yuan, while Rotom explained that Rockruff’s temper could grow rough as it matured.
• Fang Yuan introduced Rockruff to his Pokémon, then learned it liked eating warm rocks and recorded its Rock type, Steadfast Ability, and three moves.
• Fang Yuan and Rotom suspected Rockruff’s unusual strength and Aura response came from a partially awakened Fighting-type power, which they planned to investigate after returning to China.
• Fang Yuan told Fu Hei they would go to Japan before heading back to China, intending to visit Nightmare Island and Darkrai.

Fang Yuan returned to Nightmare Island with Dragonite and Eevee to visit Darkrai, bringing Special Energy Cubes and hoping he could persuade it to leave the island. Darkrai emerged with five Fossil Pokémon and recognized that Fang Yuan had grown stronger.

• Fang Yuan told Kong Hai and Fu Hei that Darkrai was real and that he planned to visit it alone, while Eevee explained its odd looks at Fu Hei came from ridiculous War God advertisements.
• Fang Yuan left Kong Hai and Fu Hei on Azure Island and flew toward Nightmare Island on Dragonite with Eevee.
• Fang Yuan landed on Nightmare Island, felt Darkrai's Nightmare Pulse, and considered his plans for his disciple and his Pokémon's training.
• Darkrai sensed Fang Yuan's return, emerged from a cave with five evolved Fossil Pokémon, and greeted him through Telepathy, noting that he had grown stronger.

Fang Yuan used his Aura Power to help Darkrai control its Nightmare Domain, allowing Darkrai to reach Guardian God Level and safely leave Nightmare Island. Darkrai accepted Fang Yuan’s invitation to travel with him and hoped to revive and raise the Fossil Pokémon it considered family.

• Fang Yuan found that the five Fossil Pokémon he had revived had grown into their final forms, and Darkrai explained that they needed his Special Energy Cubes to withstand its Nightmare Domain.
• Fang Yuan offered to help Darkrai control its power, then spent a day using Heart Power to guide Darkrai through the process.
• Darkrai broke through to Guardian God Level, gained control over the Nightmare Domain, and could finally weaken, strengthen, or cancel it at will.
• Fang Yuan invited Darkrai to leave Nightmare Island, and Darkrai accepted so it could see the outside world and revive the Fossil Pokémon that had accompanied it for decades.
• Fang Yuan promised to find Darkrai and the Fossil Pokémon a suitable home, then called Gengar to pack up the fossils and offered Darkrai Poké Balls for the journey.

Fang Yuan returned to Azure Island with Darkrai and five Fossil Pokémon, astonishing Kong Hai and Fu Hei. As the group arranged their return to China, Fang Yuan learned that his intelligence team had found a Key Stone and a Bug-type Mega Stone, and Rotom proposed adapting it for Genesect.

• Fang Yuan returned to Azure Island looking exhausted and asked Kong Hai and Fu Hei to help bring six unregistered Pokémon back to China.
• Fang Yuan revealed that the Pokémon were five Fossil Pokémon and Darkrai, shocking Kong Hai and Fu Hei with Darkrai's Guardian God Level power.
• Darkrai said it wanted to battle human powerhouses, and Fang Yuan agreed while explaining that Darkrai had promised to help him in a crisis.
• Kong Hai began arranging safe transport to China, Fu Hei trained the Disaster Beast, and Fang Yuan asked the Association to establish a Fossil Pokémon Protected Area near the Sun and Moon Forest.
• Rotom showed Fang Yuan a Key Stone and a Bug-type Mega Stone found in newly appeared Forest Ruins, and Fang Yuan wondered who could use them.
• Rotom suggested modifying the Mega Stone into an Energy Core for Genesect, leaving Fang Yuan surprised by the idea.