The semifinals! Special guests!

Amid the heated chatter in the stands, the battle for the final four gradually drew to a close.

Besides Mu Yun, the other three semifinalists were Liu Hesheng, Lü Jiayi, and a male contestant named Zhang Zichen.

His Pokémon was a Tauros, the same species that certain lovable idiot had caught a whole herd of.

Their sheer numbers did not mean Tauros were weak.

With its incredible Speed and physical Attack, coupled with the comeback potential of its Anger Point Ability, it had fought its way into the final four.

[Anger Point: After taking a critical hit, the Attack bonus reaches its maximum, increasing Attack by 300%.]

Once the semifinalists were announced, the sixth day of competition came to an end.

Everyone returned to the hotel for a night's rest, and then the seventh day arrived—the day they would compete for the championship.

"Welcome to the finals of the 2025 Evergreen Province High School Pokémon Joint Exam! I'm your old friend, Seventeen!"

Today's host was still Seventeen, riding his Noivern.

But besides him, three new figures sat on the raised platform in the Battle Arena.

"Before the competition officially begins," Seventeen announced, "allow me the honor of introducing our three special guests today!"

As his voice rang out, the big screen focused on the three figures seated in the highest positions.

The man in the middle had thick eyebrows, bronze-colored eyes, and a buzz cut. His skin was tanned, and his muscles were so developed that they filled out even his loosely cut suit. A single glance at him was enough to feel an imposing presence.

He was Lü Jiayi's father, Lü Shouchun's older brother, and the current Leader of the Evergreen Gym—Lü Shouhe.

He was another Elite Four Level Trainer who specialized in Fighting Types.