Although Lucario had recovered some stamina with [Life Dew].
The final outcome had not changed.
Meng Fanxing had still claimed the final victory.
Empoleon and Lucario were both Pokémon at the Elite Four level.
Under Meng Fanxing's careful training, Empoleon's strength was far from weak.
With Meng Fanxing's steady, methodical offense, Empoleon had defeated Lu Ze's Lucario in no time.
"Not bad. This is the Eighth Gym's Gym Badge."
After the battle ended, Lu Ze was not stingy with his praise for Meng Fanxing.
After patting Meng Fanxing on the shoulder, Lu Ze handed him the Eighth Gym's Gym Badge.
"Whose Gym are you planning to challenge next?"
"Sui Yan's, I guess. I'll clear out all the difficult Gyms first," Meng Fanxing said with a cheerful smile.
"That works, but Sui Yan's style counters yours somewhat."
Lu Ze smiled as well. Sui Yan's Pokémon formed a Sunny Team.
Although the Gym Leader rules prevented him from bringing out the Sunny Team's full combat power.
Even so, the individual strength of his Pokémon was not weak.
On top of that, Fire-type Pokémon countered Steel-type Pokémon.
If Meng Fanxing chose Sui Yan's Gym next, it would indeed be a challenge.
"Then I wish you success."
After Lu Ze said that, Meng Fanxing waved at him and left.
Once Meng Fanxing was gone, Lu Ze started to get a headache.
He could not possibly go without Gym Trainers.
If he had to receive every challenger himself, there would simply be too many.
However, Lu Ze quickly thought of a solution.
Dark Mewtwo was still around, so he could have Dark Mewtwo temporarily serve as a Gym Trainer.
It was only for a single day, anyway.
With that in mind, he immediately called Dark Mewtwo over.
Press-ganging him into service!
Dark Mewtwo became a