This Trainer Has No Sportsmanship Chapter 22

You Zhi activated Strength-Weakness Mimicry, directly refining Great Unity Panlong as spiritual power. Other martial arts might have requirements for spiritual power attributes, but his technique accepted everything without discrimination. Righteous qi, evil qi, immortal qi, demonic qi—they were all the same in his eyes.

"No, how could you—"

Weakened and powerless to resist, Great Unity Panlong barely held on for a while, but ultimately failed to escape. Even its origin was refined, becoming part of You Zhi's cultivation and helping him break through to the third level.

Double Farewell

Feeling the brand-new power within him, You Zhi sighed inwardly. I actually broke through just like that. Horses grow fat on midnight fodder, and people get rich through windfalls...

Seeing the evil qi around You Zhi vanish and no longer leak outward, Yuan Ying quickly asked with concern, "How is it?"

"No problem. I destroyed it."

Dragon Fairy cautiously warned, "Do not lower your guard. Perhaps it has merely gone into hiding to recover its strength in secret, waiting to strike once you become careless."

"No, Great Unity Panlong has completely vanished."

The speaker was Purity Panlong. As the symbol of the EARTH attribute, it could travel through terrain without obstruction.

Fist Monk endured the pain in his chest and asked, "Senior, were you here the entire time?"

"Yes. Since we would be infected by the evil qi on Great Unity Panlong, we were unable to help. Please forgive us."

In truth, the four Panlong had devised an emergency plan. Once the situation became critical, they would rescue everyone at any cost and awaken Forgiveness Panlong, which represented the LIGHT attribute. Yet they had never expected the group to succeed in a single battle and truly destroy Great Unity Panlong, leaving their preparations useless.

Dragon Fairy worriedly asked, "The Heavenly Might Realm is supported by seven Dragon Veins. Now that Great Unity Panlong is gone, could that cause any hidden dangers?"

"There is no need to worry. We are born from the Dragon Veins; the Dragon Veins do not exist because of us. Now that this Great Unity Panlong has vanished, a new Great Unity Panlong will take its place."

At that moment, the cave began shaking violently. Dense cracks spread across the walls, and chunks of stone came crashing down, forcing everyone to dodge repeatedly.

"Great Unity Panlong has died. Without the power of the void maintaining this place, it will soon collapse. Please follow me."

Yellow light surged from Purity Panlong's body. Dragon Fairy and Fist Monk hurriedly lifted their unconscious master, then grabbed onto its mane as yellow light enveloped them all.

You Zhi used Pokémon Cards to recall Neon Stone Sprite and Demon Lizard Yihao. Glancing at the Spell Card "Icejade Erosion" still covering the field, he muttered, "It didn't get used again." To avoid wasting spiritual power, he recalled it as well.

Yuan Ying similarly recalled Nova Lord, but then a strange expression appeared on her face.

"What is it?" You Zhi asked when he noticed.

"Great Tornado Hero has broken free from exile and returned from another dimension, but he refuses to obey my commands."

You Zhi understood. This was beyond her Trainer level. Nova Lord's willingness to obey did not mean Great Tornado Hero would do the same. Blazegirl was probably much closer to Yuan Ying emotionally.

Thinking back on the earlier battle, aside from activating his trait right after evolving, Great Tornado Hero had done nothing at all.

"Forget about him. At worst, you'll suffer spiritual power backlash once."

"Backlash from Eight-Star spiritual power could be fatal."

Yuan Ying looked bitter, but she could think of no better solution. If Great Tornado Hero were standing before her, she could use a Pokémon Card to forcibly recall him. Unfortunately, she had no idea where he had run off to.

No matter what, escaping came first. The two stepped forward and grabbed Purity Panlong's body, becoming enveloped in yellow light as well.

"Hold tight. Do not let go."

Purity Panlong twisted its body and slammed into the cave wall, passing through it as though it were air. It swiftly carried everyone out of the collapsing cavern, and before long, they returned to the surface.

"You have worked hard."

"Welcome back in triumph."

"Our deepest thanks."

The three Panlong waiting outside the cave thanked them in succession.

Yuan Ying was about to politely say there was no need for thanks when she suddenly noticed her body beginning to fade, gradually turning transparent. Understanding dawned on her, and she exchanged a look with You Zhi. They both knew the answer.

"It seems the two of us are about to leave."

"Eh? You're leaving already? We haven't even held a celebration banquet yet." Although Dragon Fairy had occasionally picked at them before, she now seemed quite reluctant to part. "Can't you stay another couple of days?"

"Sorry, it isn't something we can decide."

Watching their bodies grow increasingly transparent, Dragon Fairy helplessly said, "All right. We will miss you both."

Fist Monk also thanked them. "Without your help, we definitely would not have been able to rescue Master today, nor stop the evil dragon's plot. In the future, I will find the finest craftsmen and have statues made of you both for all to admire."

Yuan Ying hurriedly said, "That won't be necessary!"

Dragon Fairy and Fist Monk exchanged a glance. They covered their chests and used spiritual power to condense two cards, which shot toward You Zhi and Yuan Ying respectively.

"Please accept them. They are the only gifts we can give you."

You Zhi glanced at them. The Spell Card in his hand was "Heavenly Might's Peerless Fist," while Yuan Ying's was "Heavenly Might's Unbreakable Ground." Both were B-rank Spell Cards. After their bodies absorbed them on their own, they memorized the corresponding spiritual power formulas.

Before either of them could offer their thanks, light flashed, and their figures completely vanished from the Heavenly Might Realm.

After experiencing a bout of weightlessness without any sense of direction, the two were spat out from the Space-Time Vortex within the Anomaly.

You Zhi hurriedly steadied himself and turned to see the Space-Time Vortex rapidly shrinking before vanishing in the blink of an eye. At the same time, two streams of spiritual power surged toward him and Yuan Ying. His entire body felt wonderfully refreshed, as if every pore had opened.

Not long after advancing to Five-Star following his victory over the Bug-type Gym, his spiritual power immediately soared by a large margin. If measured using a game's experience bar, he had nearly completed three-quarters of the progress.

On the other side, Yuan Ying's spiritual power suddenly surged and churned, uncontrollably spilling outward. It took a while before it calmed down. Looking at her hands, she murmured, "I reached Six-Star. I didn't expect clearing an Anomaly to have such benefits."

Suddenly, she sensed something. She took out Great Tornado Hero's Pokémon Card and could not help letting out a sigh of relief. "Great! Great Tornado Hero came back too."

Whether he had returned of his own accord or had been forced back by the Anomaly's disappearance, at least she no longer had to worry about suddenly suffering backlash from Eight-Star spiritual power someday.

After resting for a while, the two left the cave and climbed out through the well. Breathing in the long-missed air of the real world, they found its spiritual power concentration far inferior to that of the Heavenly Might Realm.

After a moment of silence, Yuan Ying turned to him. "I'm planning to go back to my hometown. This time, it really is goodbye."

You Zhi did not respond. He knew that right now, he only needed to be a listener.

"When I told you before that I had no plans to explore Anomalies, I was lying. But this trial made me see my own limits clearly. Without you accompanying me, I probably could not have safely returned from the Spirit Realm. So I've decided to go back and accept my clan's trial, to tame more powerful HEROES. Otherwise, with my current strength, it would be impossible to rescue my father. I would only throw my life away, and I can't keep troubling you forever."

You Zhi felt that if this were a game, an important story choice would have appeared before him.

As long as he spoke up to persuade her to stay and said he was willing to help her search for her father, she would very likely change her mind.

However, after thinking for a while, he still extended his hand and said with a smile, "I look forward to the day we meet again."

Looking at You Zhi's outstretched hand, Yuan Ying's expression turned complicated. She was somewhat disappointed, yet also somewhat relieved.

In the end, she firmly grasped his hand and revealed a radiant smile. "It's a promise. The next time we meet, I'll show you a stronger version of myself. If we have the chance to duel, I won't lose to you again."

"Then you'd better work hard. I won't be standing still."

The two smiled at one another, then turned around at the same time and walked in different directions that would one day cross again.

(End of Volume Two)

(Pokémon: Goblin Attack Force (Strong) LV18; Divergent Lizard: Demon Lizard Yihao (Strong) LV22; Silent Magician (Fierce) LV18; Icejade Aegirine (Fierce) LV25

D-rank Spell Cards: Axe of Fools, Earthquake, Miniature Ray, Goblin Thief, Ballista Squad, Level Limit - Area A, Order to Retreat, Dark Energy Stone

C-rank Spell Cards: My Body as a Shield, Final Assault Order, Soul Barrier, Icejade Erosion

B-rank Spell Cards: Heavenly Might's Peerless Fist)

3

Report and Rewards

After parting with Yuan Ying, You Zhi returned to the inn to rest. He also logged into the Blog Community on his Pokédex and submitted a report on clearing the Anomaly as required.

Five minutes after submitting the report, he immediately received a notification. A Johto Region administrator had requested a private chat. After he accepted, a chat window popped up.

Dr. Xini: Is the content of your report true!!!

Big Savage: The Pokédex has a function that records Anomalies. There is no reason for me to lie about something like this, and the relevant spiritual power data has been included in the attachment.

Dr. Xini: Sorry, I'm not accusing you of falsifying it. Although it is indeed rare for a rookie Trainer to clear an Anomaly, there have been precedents in the past. I have to admit that geniuses can do things ordinary people cannot.

Big Savage: Clearing the Anomaly was not my achievement alone. There was also another Pokédex holder.

Dr. Xini: The inheritor of "HERO," correct? I have already roughly reviewed the report. Normally, Pokédex holders are not permitted to privately gift their Pokédexes to others, but considering the special circumstances surrounding HERO's disappearance and the inheritor's contributions in this incident, I will notify the Hoenn Region administrator and ask him to conduct a qualification review. Once she passes, she can formally inherit the Pokédex.

Big Savage: I thank you on behalf of my friend.

Dr. Xini: It is only right. This is my duty. The main reason I contacted you this time is because you mentioned in your report that you found Pokémon without Star ratings. Is that true?

Big Savage: It is. I can submit the relevant data, but I cannot show you the Pokémon.

Dr. Xini: Understandable. If Pokémon without Star ratings appeared in the real world, it would certainly cause a sensation across the globe and bring countless troubles. Confidentiality must be maintained.

Dr. Xini: Eh! You are willing to give me the data?

Big Savage: Of course. Otherwise, how could I prove I am not lying? Though it would probably be difficult to determine whether it is real based on data alone.

Dr. Xini: It is enough! Thank you so much! Thank you for your selflessness. This will be a great step forward for humanity and Pokémon alike! History will surely remember this moment!

Dr. Xini: Sorry, I got a little too excited. But please understand, because this may involve an entirely new Evolution Form for Pokémon. Since humans successively discovered Ritual Form, Fusion Form, and Synchro Form, nearly fifty years have passed without any new Forms appearing. Many researchers even declared that Pokémon possessed only these three evolutionary branches. Yet the Pokémon you discovered clearly do not belong to any of them. Not only do they lack Star ratings, they do not even possess Defense. This means that the formulas people previously used to analyze Pokémon abilities cannot be applied to this new Form. They may possess characteristics and developmental paths completely different from those three Forms.

Dr. Xini: Sorry, I rambled on by myself for so long. In any case, the point reward for clearing the Anomaly will be sent to your account shortly. Judging from the spiritual power values recorded in the attachment, the "Heavenly Might Realm" is a medium-sized Pokémon world, and you must split the reward with another person, so the points will not be very many.

Big Savage: No problem. Just follow the rules.

Dr. Xini: There is also a personal token of thanks from me. Are you currently in Azalea Town?

Big Savage: I'm currently in Azalea Town, but Violet City is my next destination. I will set out tomorrow.

Dr. Xini: All right. Then I'll arrange for an assistant to wait at the Pokémon Center in Violet City. Go find him once you arrive.

You Zhi looked at the words on the screen and sank into thought.

He truly had not expected a piece of information he mentioned in passing to attract so much attention. Although he had read many popular science books about Pokémon, he had never delved into anything from truly specialized fields.

Of course, the most important reason was that his knowledge of Yu-Gi-Oh! was limited to a set of manga he had read as a child, famous memes that spread beyond the fandom, and edited videos from later years. The one that had left the deepest impression on him was a fan series called Yu-Gi-Oh! MUGEN.

Unfortunately, that series stopped updating halfway through, leaving his understanding of Yu-Gi-Oh! stuck in the Xyz era.

You Zhi knew that Yu-Gi-Oh! later introduced other summoning methods. Supposedly, they kept speeding up the game environment until people jokingly called it a rock-paper-scissors game. But he had never learned the specific rules, since he was not a card player.

There was nothing strange about that. Under his influence, You Zhi's college roommate had once started playing Pokémon, but stopped after graduating and joining the workforce. His knowledge of Pokémon was therefore stuck in the Mega Evolution era. Though he had heard of later Z-Moves and Dynamax, he did not know their rules either. Even when "Pokémon" was mentioned, he would pause before understanding, far less familiar with it than names like "Pokémon," "Pokémon," and "Pokémon."

"It seems my discovery is equivalent to finding Dynamax during the Pokémon Black and White era. But when other Pokédex holders cleared Anomalies, did they really never encounter Pokémon in this Form?"

Suddenly, inspiration struck. You Zhi hurriedly checked the Pokémon data recorded in the Pokédex.

As expected, he found entries for "Heavenly Might Dragon Fairy," "Heavenly Might Fist Monk," "Heavenly Might's Ghost God," "Heavenly Might Dragon Ghost God," and the five Panlong, but they contained only images and lineage information, with no further details.

"That's right. Pokémon cannot be tamed in the Spirit Realm, and once they are destroyed, they die directly. That is why the Pokédex cannot obtain more detailed data."

The essence of Pokémon Cards was to serve as a medium for communicating with the Spirit Realm. If one was already within the Spirit Realm, there was naturally no need for communication, and Pokémon Cards lost their sealing function. They could only be used for summoning.

Likewise, a Pokémon's true body existed in the Spirit Realm, so even if its body in the real world was destroyed, it could be reconstructed. But if its true body was destroyed in the Spirit Realm, resurrection was no longer possible.

Therefore, it was not that others had never encountered Pokémon in unknown Forms within the Spirit Realm. However, they could neither tame them nor destroy them to obtain construction spiritual power, rendering the Pokédex completely useless. And based on appearances alone, there was no way to distinguish old Forms from new ones.

Only You Zhi, relying on his cheat, could obtain Pokémon data with a single glance.

Dr. Xini had most likely realized something suspicious as well, but to him, researching Pokémon's new Form was the most important thing. As for where the data came from, he could not be bothered to care.

Anyone capable had a few secrets of their own.

While he was thinking, the Pokédex notified him of another new message. His point reward had arrived: 500 points in total.

You Zhi switched to the shop page and discovered that one Evolution Stone cost 200 points. Skill Stones, meanwhile, had obvious price differences depending on their power. The famous "Thunderbolt" cost 300 points, even more expensive than an Evolution Stone, while the Ice, Electric, and Fire punches cost only 50 points each.

Incidentally, Skill Stones were all single-use items. Once used, they completely lost their effect and became ordinary stones.

"Finally, it's an era where anyone can do it. No matter what, the three punches have incredible value, so I'll get one of each. There are no move limits in reality anyway. I'll also get Rock Slide as a long-range attack method. I need to take care of the other Pokémon too; I can't play favorites... Not bad. They even offer delivery."

Special Training

The day after You Zhi sent Dr. Xini the data on the Heavenly Might Realm Pokémon, he set off for Violet City, where the second Gym he had booked to challenge was located.

"If this follows the game settings, Violet Gym specializes in Flying-type Pokémon. Neon Stone Sprite has an attribute advantage there, and Demon Lizard Yihao can fight too after learning the three punches."

Although Fighting-type Pokémon were weak against Flying-type Pokémon, after evolving into Divergent Lizard Yihao, he had gained the Steel-type, offsetting that weakness.

Thinking of this, You Zhi took out Demon Lizard Yihao's Pokémon Card and summoned him, only to find that he was still in his unevolved Form.

"Are you worried that you'll lose control after evolving?" You Zhi immediately saw through his thoughts.

"Hiss~"