Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Effects of Multi-Core Heavy Body!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yun allows Little Silver, a Beldum, to absorb members of his own species. The Beldum’s inherited devouring ability fuses bodies and souls while preserving the primary consciousness.
• After absorbing his fourth Beldum, Little Silver evolves into Metang.
• His evolution awakens the unique ability Multi-Core Heavy Body, which dramatically increases his computing power, energy-control precision, energy quality, and body weight. The ability strengthens whenever he consumes another member of his evolutionary form.
• Mu Yun feeds Little Silver four additional Metang, bringing his total consumed to eight. Little Silver grows to around two meters tall, weighs nearly four tons, and rises from Level 22 to Level 39, approaching Elite Level.
• Little Silver’s special bonuses—including his Shiny Bonus, Elite Four Descendant trait, and Overload—make his attacks vastly more powerful and allow him to learn any move of his types.
• Mu Yun tests whether Little Silver can learn Teleport. After observing Mu Yun use the move and analyzing its energy patterns, Little Silver successfully learns Teleport within seconds and even masters spatial anchors.
• Impressed by Little Silver’s analytical ability, Mu Yun realizes that his unique mind might be capable of helping Patrick analyze or break through his own mysterious core.

Character Developments

• Little Silver: Evolves from Beldum into Metang and gains greater intelligence, emotional expression, and attachment to Mu Yun. His eight integrated minds function as a powerful computational system, making him exceptionally talented at analyzing and reproducing techniques.
• Mu Yun: Becomes increasingly aware of Little Silver’s terrifying potential. Rather than merely treating him as a powerful Pokémon, Mu Yun begins considering him a possible solution to Patrick’s core-related problem.
• Patrick: Does not appear directly, but his abilities are used as a comparison. Little Silver’s energy-control and learning potential may surpass Patrick’s and could possibly help him decode his core.

Significant Themes

• Evolution through sacrifice and absorption: Little Silver’s growth depends on consuming his own kind, highlighting the ruthless biological design of the Beldum and Metagross race.
• The danger and potential of innate abilities: Multi-Core Heavy Body transforms Little Silver into an increasingly powerful combatant whose strength will continue escalating with every consumed Metang or Metagross.
• Intelligence and analysis as power: Little Silver’s multiple minds allow him to study energy patterns and rapidly reproduce techniques, showing that raw computational ability can rival or exceed conventional training.
• Moral ambiguity: Mu Yun views living members of the Beldum race as “generous clansmen” and nourishment, emphasizing the chapter’s detached treatment of sacrifice in pursuit of greater power.
• Unlimited potential: Little Silver’s abilities, bonuses, and evolving body structure suggest that he may become an overwhelming force even without the System’s assistance.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yun guides and encourages Little Silver throughout the absorption process, treating him with affection while deliberately supplying additional Metang as fuel.
• Little Silver shows increasing gratitude and closeness toward Mu Yun after evolving, revealing more emotion than he displayed as a Beldum.
• Mu Yun demonstrates Teleport for Little Silver, allowing him to observe and analyze the technique directly.
• Little Silver successfully copies Teleport and spatial anchoring, impressing Mu Yun and prompting him to consider whether Little Silver can help Patrick overcome his core problem.

Key plot points and events

• Mu Yun brings Little Silver to Patrick so they can work together on the core’s second layer. He boosts both Pokémon with Psychic power and Aura, raising them temporarily to Elite Four strength.
• Little Silver’s processing power dramatically accelerates the analysis: work expected to take over 500 hours is reduced by 90%, leaving about 50 hours. Patrick also teaches Little Silver several Psychic-type moves.
• Mu Yun decides they will spend an hour each night on the core while continuing their travels and his martial training.
• On the way, Mu Yun challenges the Baozhou Gym. Since he already has eight Badges, they use a simple one-on-one match. He earns another storage-space expansion and chooses a Ground-type Energy Cube recipe.
• Mu Yun reaches Chang City, where he registers for the Martial Arts Tournament, scheduled for about a week later. He stays in his hotel to continue the core research rather than challenge more Gyms.
• The chapter ends at the Zhao Family estate, introducing an unidentified elderly man.

Character developments and interactions

• Mu Yun is nearing the completion of his travel goals: he has collected the Gym Badges and Beldum has evolved into Metang, leaving the tournament as his main remaining objective. He also anticipates finishing his investigator application and earning two system skills.
• Patrick shows excitement at the rapid progress and takes on a teaching role, sharing his Psychic-move knowledge with Little Silver.
• Little Silver proves both intellectually capable and quick to learn, gaining Psybeam, Light Screen, Trick Room, Wonder Room, and Reflect, all at Perfect proficiency.
• Mu Yun coordinates the research by lending his strength to Patrick and Little Silver, then establishes a steady nightly work routine with them.
• The chapter also highlights Mu Yun’s connections to the tournament: Wang Di arranged his online registration through the Songjiang Wang Family’s martial arts school.

Significant themes

• Cooperation and mentorship: Patrick and Little Silver combine their abilities, while Patrick teaches and Mu Yun supports them.
• Preparation and persistence: Mu Yun balances travel, research, training, and tournament preparations through a consistent routine.
• Hidden legacy and reputation: Chang City’s Zhao Family has a long martial heritage and a Pseudo-Legendary lineage, despite being little known to the general public.

Chapter Summary: “The Zhao Family!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• At the Zhao Family estate, Zhao Shiyu and her friend Lü Shouchun discuss the unexpected arrival of Xu Dian, the elderly head of the hostile Xu Family.
• Zhao Shiyu is irritated by her family’s habit of yielding to the Xu Family. She wants to confront Xu Dian directly, while Lü Shouchun warns that his cautious nature and formidable strength make him dangerous.
• Lü Shouchun reveals that her disciple, Chi Duoduo, is a strong contender in the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament. She hints that Chi Duoduo has a connection to another powerful young competitor: Mu Yun.
• At the hotel buffet, Mu Yun encounters Wang Fugui, an old acquaintance whom he previously defeated effortlessly. Wang Fugui assumes Mu Yun will dominate the tournament and wishes him luck on behalf of the Wang Family’s Cannon Fist tradition.
• Mu Yun notices an inconspicuous man watching him closely. He suspects the man may belong to the Xu Family or may be interested in Little Silver, the Pseudo-Legendary egg with Champion-level potential.
• A strikingly handsome young man approaches Mu Yun and introduces himself as Zhao Ziye. Mu Yun finds his formal speech unusual but gives his own name in return.

Character Developments

• Zhao Shiyu: Demonstrates an aggressive, competitive personality and frustration with her father’s overly cautious leadership. She longs to restore the Zhao Family’s former prestige as the “Spear King” family.
• Lü Shouchun: Acts as the more experienced and cautious voice, warning Zhao Shiyu not to underestimate Xu Dian. She remains confident in Chi Duoduo’s strength but admits that the tournament’s outcome is uncertain.
• Chi Duoduo: Is shown as physically powerful despite her rough spear technique. Her strength is impressive enough that Zhao Shiyu believes she could potentially win the tournament.
• Mu Yun: Remains humble—or appears so—about his strength, even though others view him as overwhelmingly powerful. His heightened perception and memory allow him to detect and remember the otherwise forgettable watcher.
• Wang Fugui: Treats Mu Yun with admiration and comic disbelief, recognizing how far Mu Yun has surpassed him.
• Zhao Ziye: Is introduced as an exceptionally handsome, formal, and somewhat socially awkward young man whose interest in Mu Yun may be significant.

Significant Themes

• Caution versus aggression: The Zhao Family’s decline is linked to excessive caution, while Zhao Shiyu believes strength and confrontation are necessary to reclaim its reputation.
• Hidden power and underestimation: Xu Dian appears old and frail but is secretly formidable; Mu Yun also downplays his strength, causing others to misunderstand him.
• Family rivalry and political tension: The long-standing conflict between the Zhao and Xu Families creates an atmosphere of suspicion and potential confrontation.
• Competition and legacy: The Martial Arts Tournament represents not only individual victory but also the honor and future status of powerful families and fighting traditions.
• Observation and hidden motives: The mysterious watcher and Zhao Ziye’s sudden approach suggest that multiple factions may be interested in Mu Yun and Little Silver.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Shiyu and Lü Shouchun have a close, teasing friendship, balancing Shiyu’s eagerness to fight with Lü’s caution.
• Zhao Shiyu praises Chi Duoduo’s strength, while Lü Shouchun remains realistic about her chances.
• Wang Fugui treats Mu Yun as an unbeatable competitor and humorously reacts to Mu Yun’s sincere but seemingly boastful humility.
• Mu Yun silently evaluates the suspicious watcher while concealing his awareness.
• Zhao Ziye initiates a formal conversation with Mu Yun, creating a new and potentially important connection.

Summary

• Mu Yun meets Zhao Ziye: At a restaurant, Zhao Ziye excitedly approaches Mu Yun, struck by the similarity between Mu Yun’s name and that of his ancestor. He praises Mu Yun and longs to test himself against him, though Mu Yun finds his enthusiasm awkward. The two part on friendly terms, with Zhao expecting they will meet again at the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament.
• Mu Yun captures a tail: Later, while exploring Chang City’s lively night market, Mu Yun confronts an ordinary-looking man in a secluded wooded area. He incapacitates the stranger, and Patrick identifies him as Xu Lao Qi, an investigator who specializes in surveillance and works for the Xu Family. The family appears to be preparing to frame Mu Yun despite lacking firm proof that he stole the Pokémon Eggs.
• Patrick explains the Xu Family’s motives: Patrick suggests the egg-switching scheme may have been arranged by someone within the family without the old patriarch’s approval. He speculates that the incident came to light early because Mu Yun’s decisive response put pressure on the culprit, who confessed. The patriarch may now be trying to contain the damage and protect relatives close to him.
• Mu Yun’s outlook: Mu Yun accepts that Patrick’s theory is plausible but dislikes the excessive praise in Patrick’s explanation. When he asks for objective criticism, Patrick bluntly calls his actions rash and imprudent. Mu Yun accepts the point but insists that caution and patience are not always right for him: if he has the ability to act, he would rather use it than endure injustice passively.

Character developments and interactions

• Mu Yun remains alert to the Xu Family’s threat but shows confidence in taking direct action. His banter with Patrick reveals both his humor and his unwillingness to become submissive for the sake of safety.
• Zhao Ziye is introduced as an excitable, formal martial artist who quickly admires Mu Yun and hopes for a future fight.
• Patrick demonstrates analytical skill by piecing together a possible family conspiracy. His attempt to be candid backfires comically when Mu Yun tells him, “Well said. Don’t say it again.”
• Mu Yun and Patrick share a close, teasing partnership: Mu Yun values Patrick’s reasoning while challenging his cautious, machine-like perspective.

Significant themes

• Action versus caution: Patrick favors restraint and long-term strategy; Mu Yun believes that ability creates an obligation—or at least an opportunity—to act.
• Hidden motives and family power struggles: The Xu Family’s pursuit of Mu Yun may stem less from certainty about his guilt than from internal politics and efforts to conceal a botched scheme.
• Personality beyond calculation: Mu Yun argues that human emotion and personal conviction can matter more than purely rational advice.

Chapter Summary: “Second Layer Core! The Martial Arts Tournament Begins!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yun and Patrick return to the hotel after their underground ordeal, while Xu Lao Qi reunites with Meng Beilü beneath the ground.
• Over the following days, Mu Yun focuses on helping Patrick and Little Silver while continuing his own recovery.
• On the eve of the Martial Arts Tournament, Patrick successfully breaks through the second layer of his core.
• This breakthrough gives Patrick much finer control over his body and abilities:
  • He can redistribute his 680 Base Stats, concentrating them heavily in one attribute. His current maximum arrangement is 60, 60, 60, 380, 60, 60.
  • His size-changing ability improves to a maximum of twenty times his normal size, allowing him to shrink to 6.5 centimeters or grow to 26 meters.
  • Mu Yun compares him to a miniature Deoxys and hopes Patrick may eventually become strong enough to fight Rayquaza directly.
• Patrick explains that the third layer of the core is far more difficult to unlock and may require Champion-Level strength merely to examine its potential abilities.
• Mu Yun remains confident that reaching Champion Level is only a matter of time, even considering obtaining rare treasures through questionable means if necessary.
• Mu Yun warns Patrick to rest because a difficult battle may be coming. He suspects the Xu Family is preparing a major move, since Xu Dian and Xu Chun have shown no obvious reaction to Xu Lao Qi’s death.
• Patrick begins gathering intelligence by monitoring electronic devices and surveillance footage.
• The next day, the Martial Arts Tournament begins at the Zhao Family Manor in Chang City.
• The tournament is a major event within the Yanhuang League, especially for martial artists and Fighting-Type specialists. Its prestige comes from the Zhao Family’s reputation, generous rewards, and access to cultivation grounds in their Family Secret Realm.
• The opening ceremony features traditional dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, gongs, drums, and suona music.
• The host introduces the principal figures attending:
  • Zhao Xuan, current head of the Zhao Family.
  • Wen Luan, the last-ranked member of the Northwest Region’s Regional Elite Four.
  • Zhao Shiyu, a former tournament champion and the event’s chief organizer.
  • Lü Shouchun, the Fighting Elite Four member and Mu Yun’s acquaintance.
• After the introductions, the Martial Arts Tournament officially begins.

Character Developments

• Patrick makes a major advancement by unlocking the second layer of his core. His growth is not merely physical; he gains strategic flexibility through precise control of his stats and body size.
• Mu Yun continues to act as Patrick’s mentor and protector. His confidence in Patrick’s future strength shows how much Patrick has progressed, while his readiness to seek rare resources reveals his increasingly pragmatic and ruthless side.
• Mu Yun also becomes more suspicious and vigilant regarding the Xu Family, recognizing that their silence may indicate a larger plan rather than weakness.
• Patrick remains enthusiastic and obedient toward Mu Yun, immediately following his instructions to prepare for the tournament and using his technological abilities to gather information.
• Lü Shouchun’s presence establishes a connection between the tournament and the wider elite combat world, though he and Mu Yun have not yet interacted directly in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Growth through hidden potential: Patrick’s second core layer reveals that his abilities are far more advanced than simple size manipulation, suggesting immense future potential.
• Preparation before conflict: Mu Yun and Patrick strengthen themselves and gather intelligence while anticipating both the tournament’s battles and possible retaliation from the Xu Family.
• Power and resourcefulness: Mu Yun’s willingness to obtain treasures by any means reflects the importance of resources in reaching higher levels of strength.
• Tradition and martial culture: The tournament’s traditional opening ceremony and the Zhao Family’s cultivation grounds highlight the cultural prestige and long history of martial arts within the Yanhuang League.
• Calm before confrontation: Despite the festive tournament atmosphere, Mu Yun senses hidden danger, creating tension beneath the celebration.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yun praises and encourages Patrick after his breakthrough, while Patrick explains the limits of the third-layer core.
• Mu Yun advises Patrick to rest and prepare for the upcoming battle; Patrick responds by gathering surveillance and intelligence.
• Mu Yun’s thoughts connect Patrick’s progress with his own ambitions, particularly the possibility of eventually challenging powerful Pokémon such as Rayquaza.
• The tournament brings Mu Yun into the same setting as prominent figures including Zhao Xuan, Wen Luan, Zhao Shiyu, and Lü Shouchun, setting up future confrontations and alliances.

Chapter Summary: “Geng Two!”

The Martial Arts Tournament begins with a modified format. Because of the large number of entrants, the first round is held as a three-way free-for-all rather than traditional one-on-one matches. Contestants draw lots, with Heavenly Stems identifying the arena and numbers determining match order. Mu Yun discovers that he is assigned to Geng No. 2, placing his match relatively early.
In the special guest section, Zhao Xuan and Wen Luan, an Elite Four Fighting-Type specialist, discuss the growing strength of Yanhuang’s younger martial artists. Wen Luan praises Zhao Shiyu, whose exceptional martial-arts talent is widely recognized. Zhao Xuan modestly dismisses the accomplishments of his own younger relative, Zhao Ziye, while Wen Luan acknowledges that Shiyu is far beyond ordinary competitors.
The conversation turns to Lü Shouchun’s disciple, Chi Duoduo, who is competing in Jia No. 1. Wen Luan becomes concerned when he sees that Duoduo has been matched against the physically imposing Huang brothers. The brothers are renowned for their tough-body martial arts, enhanced by secret medicine, and their coordination makes them dangerous opponents—even for powerful Fighting-Type Pokémon. Duoduo, however, appears tiny, young, and delicate by comparison.
The Huang brothers politely urge Duoduo to surrender, claiming they do not hit women, but their exchange quickly becomes comic as they argue over their own “gentlemanly” behavior. Duoduo laughs at them and attacks first. With a single stomp, she dents the specially reinforced arena floor, demonstrating immense strength. She then uses swift movement techniques to reach each brother in turn and throws both of them out of the arena with ease. The victory shocks the spectators and confirms that her small appearance conceals extraordinary power.
Mu Yun watches proudly and observes that Duoduo’s movement technique has improved significantly. He recognizes that her progress reflects the intense training she has undergone under Lü Shouchun, whose teaching method differs from Mu Yun’s more systematic approach.
After Duoduo’s victory, Wen Luan praises Lü Shouchun’s ability as a teacher. Lü modestly attributes Duoduo’s success to the girl’s own talent, though her proud expression reveals how pleased she is with her disciple. Wen Luan speculates that the tournament championship may come down to a contest between Zhao Ziye, who is also defeating opponents with ease, and Chi Duoduo.
The chapter then shifts focus to the Geng No. 2 match, as Mu Yun prepares to enter. Wen Luan, Lü Shouchun, and Zhao Shiyu all become interested in the match after noticing its three contestants: a gaunt man with unusually long arms, an ordinary-looking man wearing mysterious metal rings around his wrists, and a remarkably handsome, well-proportioned young man—likely Mu Yun. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as Wen Luan wonders which contestant has drawn the attention of Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Mu Yun displays pride in Duoduo’s progress and prepares to participate in his own match.
• Chi Duoduo proves that her innocent appearance hides remarkable physical strength and refined movement skills.
• Lü Shouchun is shown as a confident and proud mentor, while remaining modest about her role in Duoduo’s development.
• Wen Luan shifts from skepticism about Duoduo’s chances to admiration after witnessing her effortless victory.
• Zhao Shiyu remains a highly respected martial artist whose interest in the Geng arena suggests that one of its contestants may be unusually talented or significant.
• The Huang brothers provide comic relief through their bickering but are also established as formidable fighters before being decisively defeated.
• Zhao Ziye is introduced as another major young contender and a possible rival for Duoduo.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength beneath appearances: Duoduo’s delicate appearance contrasts sharply with her overwhelming power, challenging assumptions based on size, age, or gender.
• Talent versus training: The chapter emphasizes both innate ability and the hard work required to refine it.
• The rise of the younger generation: The tournament showcases a new generation of exceptionally gifted martial artists.
• Mentorship and reputation: Lü Shouchun’s pride in Duoduo highlights the bond between teacher and disciple, while Wen Luan’s comments emphasize the importance of a master’s guidance.
• Competition and uncertainty: The tournament format creates unpredictable matchups, and the ending builds suspense around the mysterious contestants in Mu Yun’s upcoming battle.

Chapter Summary: “Only You Know Whether You’re Tired”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Shiyu examines Mu Yun after Lü Shouchun identifies him as the young man she had mentioned. Lü notices that Mu Yun’s Aura has become unnaturally calm and stable, suggesting either exceptional mental control or a hidden ability that conceals his Aura.
• Mu Yun wins his arena match almost instantly. In a three-way confrontation, he defeats both opponents with only two direct punches, demonstrating overwhelming strength and efficiency.
• The observers identify his technique as Wang-style Cannon Fist, associated with the Songjiang Wang Family and its rumored ancestor, the “Heaven-Piercing King.”
• After the match, Chi Duoduo enthusiastically embraces Mu Yun. Their affectionate reunion causes spectators to assume they are a couple, while also marveling at their frightening combined talent and strength.
• Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu discuss the possibility that Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo’s future child could possess extraordinary potential, perhaps even reaching the level of an Elite Four Pokémon without relying on a special ability.
• Meanwhile, Xu Dian and Xu Chun prepare to confront the Zhao Family. Their investigation has failed to locate the large supply of Steel-type and Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon Eggs connected to Mu Yun’s suspected activities.
• Xu Dian concludes that Mu Yun may be protected by a powerful hidden force. He plans to act at the Zhao Family gathering, believing the crowded event will prevent Mu Yun’s backers from openly intervening.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Displays overwhelming martial ability, defeating opponents with minimal effort. His increasingly stable Aura raises questions about his hidden abilities, self-control, and possible connection to the Wang Family’s techniques.
• Chi Duoduo: Shows her deep affection for Mu Yun through an uninhibited public embrace. Her strength and combat ability are already well established, and her relationship with Mu Yun appears joyful and intimate.
• Lü Shouchun: Becomes more suspicious of Mu Yun’s unusual Aura and begins considering whether he possesses an ability beyond what is publicly known. She also acts protectively toward Chi Duoduo.
• Zhao Shiyu: Is impressed by Mu Yun and jokes about taking the couple’s hypothetical child as her disciple, revealing both her ambition and her recognition of their exceptional potential.
• Zhao Xuan: Recognizes the possible significance of the Songjiang Wang Family and the title “Heaven-Piercing King,” suggesting that Mu Yun’s martial background may be more important than it first appears.
• Xu Dian: Takes a strategic and ruthless approach, deciding that Mu Yun must be confronted before any hidden protector can continue supporting him.
• Xu Chun: Remains concerned about attacking the Zhao Family but follows Xu Dian’s reasoning.

Significant Themes

• Hidden power and mystery: Mu Yun’s stable Aura and effortless victories imply that his true abilities remain concealed.
• Talent and inheritance: The discussion of Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo’s potential child emphasizes the importance of bloodlines, mentorship, and the possibility of surpassing human limits.
• Strength and restraint: Mu Yun’s calm, economical fighting style contrasts with the dramatic expectations of martial combat, suggesting that true power requires no flashy display.
• Affection amid conflict: Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo’s warm reunion provides a lighthearted contrast to the political suspicion and impending danger surrounding them.
• Strategic confrontation: Xu Dian’s plan shows how powerful families manipulate circumstances, using public gatherings and assumptions about hidden allies to gain an advantage.

Important Character Interactions

• Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu: They analyze Mu Yun’s Aura and abilities, then jokingly speculate about the child he might have with Chi Duoduo.
• Zhao Xuan, Wen Luan, and Lü Shouchun: They debate Mu Yun’s martial lineage, eventually connecting his technique to the Songjiang Wang Family.
• Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo: Their affectionate embrace confirms their close relationship and highlights their mutual attachment.
• Xu Dian and Xu Chun: They discuss the failed investigation into the Pokémon Eggs and formulate a plan to attack Mu Yun at the Zhao Family Manor.

Chapter Summary: “Slow!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Arts Tournament progresses to the semifinals, with Mu Yun, Chi Duoduo, and Zhao Ziye regarded as the strongest contestants.
• Zhao Ziye earns widespread attention for his exceptional spear technique, physical strength, and impressive victories over multiple opponents.
• Chi Duoduo is matched against Mu Yun in the second semifinal. Before the fight, Mu Yun comforts her by promising to take her to Chang City’s night market.
• Their battle shocks the spectators. Chi Duoduo attacks with extraordinary speed and force, producing sonic booms, but Mu Yun effortlessly blocks and redirects every strike.
• Mu Yun ultimately wins, apparently only “narrowly” so that Chi Duoduo can display her abilities.
• Zhao Ziye then faces Mu Yun in the final. Although Mu Yun gives him room to demonstrate his spear skills, he defeats Zhao Ziye after more than a dozen exchanges.
• Just as the referee is about to announce Mu Yun as champion, Xu Dian appears without invitation, accompanied by two enormous Champion Level Metagross: the Silversteel Secret Realm’s Black Metagross and his trump card, the “Silver Meteor” Silver Metagross.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Demonstrates a dramatic increase in power, casually countering Chi Duoduo’s overwhelming attacks and defeating Zhao Ziye. He remains modest and considerate, allowing his opponents to show their abilities rather than crushing them instantly.
• Chi Duoduo: Reveals strength and speed far beyond ordinary human limits, making her seem comparable to or stronger than a Peak Gym Leader Level Pokémon. She becomes serious when fighting Mu Yun but remains playful and affectionate toward him.
• Zhao Ziye: Initially viewed as a likely champion because of his spear mastery, he realizes the gap between himself and Mu Yun or Chi Duoduo. Despite his shock and fear, he refuses to surrender and embraces his aunt’s teaching that a spearman must remain unyielding.
• Zhao Shiyu: Her influence over Zhao Ziye is evident through his determination and principles. She also openly dislikes Xu Dian’s unexpected arrival.
• Lü Shouchun: Proudly acknowledges that Chi Duoduo has surpassed him, showing his approval of her growth as his disciple.
• Xu Dian: Makes a dramatic entrance with two Champion Level Metagross, immediately threatening to disrupt the tournament and challenge the established balance of power.

Significant Themes

• Strength beyond expectations: The tournament exposes how far Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo have surpassed conventional human martial artists.
• Student surpassing teacher: Chi Duoduo’s power demonstrates Lü Shouchun’s belief that a student can exceed the master.
• Humility and perseverance: Mu Yun restrains his overwhelming strength, while Zhao Ziye continues fighting despite recognizing that victory is nearly impossible.
• Limits of human potential: Mu Yun remains puzzled by Chi Duoduo’s abilities, as neither Aura nor Psychic can determine whether her strength comes from a special Constitution or something even more mysterious.
• Unpredictable power struggles: The sudden arrival of Xu Dian and his Champion Level Metagross suggests that the tournament’s peaceful conclusion may be replaced by a much more dangerous confrontation.

Important Character Interactions

• Mu Yun comforts Chi Duoduo after she learns she must face him, promising to accompany her to the night market.
• During their match, Mu Yun repeatedly neutralizes her attacks while helping stabilize her body for continued combat.
• The invited guests react with disbelief to the battle, while Lü Shouchun proudly admits he could not defeat Chi Duoduo without borrowing a Pokémon’s Aura.
• Zhao Ziye watches Mu Yun’s victory, recognizes his own shortcomings, and then respectfully asks Mu Yun for a match.
• Mu Yun and Zhao Ziye exchange respectful blows, with Mu Yun deliberately allowing Zhao Ziye to display his spear technique before defeating him.
• Xu Dian’s arrival provokes obvious hostility from Zhao Shiyu and wary attention from Zhao Xuan, ending the chapter on a tense cliffhanger.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yun learns that the two Champion-Level Pokémon accompanying Xu Dian are the same Metagross that appeared previously: a silver Metagross at the mid-stage of the Champion Level and a newly advanced black Metagross. Although weaker than Champion Cang Linyu’s Tsareena or the Master-Level Ceruledge, they remain formidable opponents for Mu Yun.
• Xu Dian unexpectedly arrives during the Zhao Family’s Martial Arts Tournament, accompanied by the two Metagross. Mu Yun had assumed Xu Dian would wait until after the tournament to confront him.
• Mu Yun suspects Xu Dian’s appearance may be connected to Xu Chun and the calamity suffered by the Xu Family.
• Xu Dian approaches Zhao Xuan at the guest section and claims that his family has suffered a disaster. However, his arrival with two powerful Pokémon makes his supposedly humble request feel more like a threat and an act of intimidation.
• Zhao Xuan demands that Xu Dian explain his purpose, unwilling to let him act arrogantly on Zhao territory and damage the Zhao Family’s reputation.
• Xu Dian warns Zhao Xuan not to ask too many questions, implying that the matter is dangerous and beyond the Zhao Family’s ability to handle. He then clarifies that he has not come to attack the Zhao Family or disrupt the tournament, but to find one person.
• Xu Dian publicly calls out Mu Yun and requests a private conversation with him, immediately drawing the attention of everyone present.
• Before Mu Yun can respond, Lü Shouchun steps forward to protect him. She firmly declares that regardless of their exact relationship, Mu Yun is someone she will protect.
• Lü summons her famous Shiny Lucario, a Champion-Level Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon with exceptional abilities, including Aura Evolution and the ability to activate a miraculous Mega Evolution without a Mega Stone or Key Stone.
• Mu Yun is astonished by Lü’s loyalty and strength, especially because he had not realized that Mega Evolution existed in this world.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Recognizes that Xu Dian’s two Metagross are beyond his current limits, increasing the seriousness of the confrontation. He also gains a deeper appreciation for Lü Shouchun after seeing her immediately defend him.
• Xu Dian: Reveals himself to be calculating, confident, and willing to confront the Zhao Family publicly. His threatening behavior suggests that his visit is carefully planned and directly related to Mu Yun.
• Zhao Xuan: Maintains the dignity and authority of the Zhao Family. Though wary of Xu Dian, he remains composed and challenges Xu Dian rather than allowing him to dominate the gathering.
• Lü Shouchun: Demonstrates strong loyalty and courage by placing herself between Mu Yun and Xu Dian’s forces. Her status and power are emphasized through her Champion-Level Shiny Lucario and its unique Aura Evolution.
• Lü’s Lucario: Is revealed to possess an extremely rare evolution talent, allowing it to Mega Evolve naturally through its bond and Aura resonance with Lü.

Significant Themes

• Protection and loyalty: Lü’s willingness to defend Mu Yun despite their relatively limited personal relationship highlights genuine character and loyalty.
• Power and intimidation: Xu Dian uses his Champion-Level Metagross to pressure both the Zhao Family and Mu Yun, turning a public tournament into a tense confrontation.
• Hidden strength and unexpected abilities: The revelation of Lü’s Mega-Evolving Lucario shows that powerful abilities may exist beyond what Mu Yun previously understood.
• Rivalry and status: The exchange between Xu Dian and Zhao Xuan reflects the long-standing rivalry between their families and the importance of reputation and authority.
• Rapid growth and changing expectations: Mu Yun continues to discover that the world’s strongest trainers and Pokémon possess abilities far beyond his previous knowledge.

Important Character Interactions

• Xu Dian and Zhao Xuan: Xu Dian arrives under the pretense of seeking help but speaks in a veiled, domineering manner. Zhao Xuan resists being intimidated and demands clarity.
• Xu Dian and Mu Yun: Xu Dian specifically seeks out Mu Yun, implying that Mu Yun is connected to the Xu Family’s crisis and may be the true target of the visit.
• Lü Shouchun and Mu Yun: Lü interrupts Xu Dian and openly takes Mu Yun’s side, assuring him through both words and actions that she will protect him.
• Lü Shouchun and Xu Dian: Their confrontation establishes Lü as a powerful obstacle to Xu Dian’s plans, with her Champion-Level Lucario standing against his two Metagross.
• Mu Yun and Lü Shouchun: Mu Yun is surprised and impressed by Lü’s loyalty, viewing her defense of him as exceptionally cool and realizing that he had underestimated her strength.

Chapter Summary: “Silver Lance Sirfetch'd! Charges of Theft!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Dian challenges Lü Shouchun, asking whether she intends to stop him. Lü’s position is strengthened when Zhao Shiyu steps forward beside her.
• Zhao Shiyu reveals her powerful Champion-level Pokémon, a female Silver Lance Form Sirfetch’d. The unusual form abandons the traditional shield for a massive silver lance, gaining greater offensive power and an increased critical-hit chance at the cost of some defenses.
• Zhao Xuan openly supports his daughter’s stance, creating a confrontation between the Zhao and Xu families.
• Xu Dian summons Xu Chun, a Level Three Area Commander from the Inspection Department, revealing that the Xu family has prepared an official-looking case against Mu Yun.
• Xu Chun announces that Mu Yun is suspected of stealing Pokémon and Pokémon Eggs from the Silversteel Secret Realm and orders him to cooperate with an investigation.
• The accusation immediately shifts the balance of the confrontation. Because the Inspection Department claims moral and legal authority, the Zhao family and Lü Shouchun risk being accused of obstructing an official investigation if they intervene.
• Chi Duoduo passionately defends Mu Yun, insisting that he could not have committed the theft and refusing to let the Inspection Department take him away.
• Lü Shouchun recognizes Chi Duoduo’s loyalty and begins challenging Xu Chun’s vague accusation, asking what Mu Yun supposedly did to justify such a major operation.
• The chapter ends with Xu Chun revealing the scale of the alleged crime: Mu Yun is accused of stealing eleven Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon and Pokémon Eggs from the Silversteel Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Zhao Shiyu demonstrates her courage and determination by directly standing with Lü Shouchun against Xu Dian. Her Silver Lance Sirfetch’d reflects her aggressive, martial fighting style and the Zhao family’s strength.
• Zhao Xuan shifts from caution to open defiance when he sees his daughter and Lü Shouchun take a stand, though he remains wary of the political consequences of confronting the Inspection Department.
• Lü Shouchun becomes increasingly protective of Mu Yun and her disciple, but she carefully weighs her actions because she lacks a formal relationship that would justify intervening on Mu Yun’s behalf.
• Chi Duoduo shows deep emotional attachment and unwavering trust in Mu Yun. Despite not understanding the legal or political situation, she instinctively protects him from what she believes are hostile people.
• Mu Yun is moved by Chi Duoduo’s sincere defense. He realizes that her willingness to protect him comes from genuine concern rather than calculation.
• Xu Dian reveals himself as calculating and politically aggressive, using the Inspection Department to strengthen his family’s position.
• Xu Chun presents himself as an impartial official but appears to be cooperating closely with Xu Dian, suggesting that the investigation may be politically motivated.

Significant Themes

• Power and political manipulation: The Xu family uses official authority to pressure its rivals and seize the moral high ground.
• Justice versus manufactured accusations: The theft charge may be less about discovering the truth than about creating a legal pretext to target Mu Yun.
• Loyalty and trust: Chi Duoduo’s unconditional defense of Mu Yun contrasts with the cautious calculations of the surrounding families.
• Family honor and confrontation: Zhao Xuan and Zhao Shiyu choose to resist the Xu family despite the risks to the Zhao family’s reputation and standing.
• Institutional authority versus personal strength: Even powerful Trainers such as Lü Shouchun must hesitate when faced with the Inspection Department’s official mandate.

Important Character Interactions

• Xu Dian and Lü Shouchun exchange direct threats, establishing the main confrontation.
• Zhao Shiyu joins Lü Shouchun, while her Silver Lance Sirfetch’d visually symbolizes the Zhao family’s readiness to fight.
• Zhao Xuan and Xu Dian engage in a tense verbal standoff, with both patriarchs challenging the other’s position.
• Xu Chun confronts Mu Yun under the authority of the Inspection Department, while Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu shield him.
• Chi Duoduo openly challenges Xu Chun, declaring that she believes in Mu Yun and will not allow him to be taken.
• Lü Shouchun supports Chi Duoduo while attempting to force Xu Chun to explain the accusation, setting up the next stage of the conflict.

Key plot points and events

• Xu Chun arrives with the Inspection Department and accuses Mu Yun of stealing eleven Pseudo-Legendaries from the Xu Family’s heavily guarded Silversteel Secret Realm. He offers no evidence and orders his officers to arrest Mu Yun.
• Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu challenge the accusation, but Xu Chun insists on his authority. Zhao Xuan worries that his daughter’s opposition to the Xu Family will bring trouble.
• Mu Yun is unconcerned: he has recently become a Trainee Pokémon Investigator at headquarters, believes local investigators lack authority over him, and knows he did not commit the theft. He also senses two hidden presences nearby, one exceptionally powerful and one apparently friendly.
• Before Mu Yun can explain, Chi Duoduo erupts with fear, anger, and a desperate desire to protect him. An immense ocher Aura overwhelms everyone at the venue, forcing people and powerful Pokémon—including Champion-level fighters—to bow. Mu Yun and Duoduo are the only ones left standing.
• Mu Yun recognizes the vision behind the power as Terrakion, one of the Swords of Justice, and is stunned by its overwhelming strength.
• A system message detects a nearby special ability. Mu Yun activates it and captures Bloodline Divine Servant (Rock Sword), learning that it contains the will of a dead being while its wielder is still alive. He spends 100,000 Energy Points to complete it as Duoduo’s Aura and life force continue to fade.

Character developments and interactions

• Mu Yun remains composed in the face of arrest, but is shaken by Terrakion’s power. He acts quickly to capture the mysterious ability, hoping to understand Duoduo’s condition.
• Chi Duoduo reveals a fierce, selfless attachment to Mu Yun: her overwhelming power awakens when she fears he will be taken away. The effort appears to be draining her.
• Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu openly defend Mu Yun and demand evidence, putting themselves at odds with Xu Chun.
• Xu Chun relies on his official authority rather than presenting proof; his confidence collapses when Duoduo’s power overwhelms him and his Pokémon.
• Xu Dian, previously confident, is likewise terrified by the force.
• Wen Luan avoids intervening once the accusation’s extraordinary stakes become clear.

Significant themes

• Power and authority: Xu Chun invokes institutional authority, but Duoduo’s supernatural force instantly makes that authority—and the strength of elite Pokémon—seem insignificant.
• Loyalty and protection: Duoduo’s power is driven by her determination to protect Mu Yun.
• Mystery and danger: Terrakion’s presence, the dead will embedded in the ability, and Duoduo’s fading life force raise urgent questions about the source and cost of her power.
• False accusation and political pressure: The Xu Family’s allegation appears dubious, while Mu Yun’s defenders confront the risks of challenging a powerful institution.

Plot points and events

• Chi Duoduo unconsciously activates Spirit Summoning, a power that can revive the departed Terrakion by consuming the user’s vitality, energy, and spirit.
• Mu Yun rushes to stop her, but senses that she is not being harmed. Instead, Divine Power is flowing into her from the northeast—apparently connected to the Terrakion statue at her home—and strengthening her body as the summoning proceeds.
• Mu Yun leaves Chi Duoduo to continue the process and confronts Xu Dian, whom he blames for putting her in danger. Xu Dian accepts defeat without pleading.
• Despite Zhao Xuan’s warning about the consequences of killing a major family patriarch, Mu Yun kills Xu Dian with his Psychic power.
• Mu Yun then considers what to do about Xu Dian’s two Champion-level Shiny Metagross, which he cannot easily defeat. A roar interrupts his thoughts as Terrakion begins to manifest.

Character developments

• Chi Duoduo awakens her Rock Sword bloodline and receives Divine Power that rapidly enhances her physical strength. What appears to be a dangerous sacrifice is, for now, benefiting her.
• Mu Yun proves protective and decisive: once he believes Duoduo is safe, he prioritizes punishing the person he holds responsible, even at the cost of provoking the Xu Family.
• Xu Dian dies with regret but without begging, acknowledging that he has lost.
• Xu Chun is left helpless and terrified under Mu Yun’s Divine Might; Zhao Xuan tries to restrain Mu Yun through caution rather than force.

Significant themes

• Death and return: A Legendary Pokémon may be revived if its will endures in Divine Power.
• Power and sacrifice: Spirit Summoning draws on the summoner’s life and spirit, though Duoduo’s case unexpectedly turns into a source of growth.
• Protection and vengeance: Mu Yun’s willingness to tolerate hardship for himself contrasts with his refusal to accept danger to someone close to him.
• Consequences of power: Killing Xu Dian settles the immediate conflict but risks retaliation from the powerful Xu Family.

Character interactions

• Mu Yun physically checks Duoduo and recognizes that her condition is unusual before deciding to let the summoning continue.
• Zhao Xuan warns Mu Yun that killing Xu Dian could bring severe consequences, but Mu Yun thanks him and proceeds.
• Mu Yun confronts Xu Dian directly, offers him a final admonition about raising his descendants, and kills him.
• Terrakion’s emerging roar shifts attention away from the unresolved threat posed by the two Metagross.

Key plot points and events

• Mu Yun examines Terrakion’s status: she is a Champion-level, divinely empowered Pokémon with immense combat abilities, but she is bound to Chi Duoduo and can awaken only after Duoduo dies.
• Chi Duoduo collapses from mental exhaustion after summoning Terrakion. Terrakion carries her toward Mu Yun, who confirms she is physically unharmed.
• Terrakion is confused by Mu Yun’s assumptions about her identity. Her memories are hazy, and she suggests she may not be the same Terrakion from Mu Yun’s past experience.
• Mu Yun points out the two Metagross that had threatened Duoduo. Terrakion recognizes his attempt to test her, but plays along, treating him as a descendant from one of her past lives.
• Terrakion uses Divine Power: Sacred Sword to destroy both Champion-level Metagross in a single attack, cutting through them and leaving enormous slashes in the nearby mountain.
• Mu Yun absentmindedly rubs Terrakion’s head. Rather than taking offense, she enjoys it and asks him to continue. She then offers to attack the other people present, but Mu Yun stops her to avoid harming those who are not enemies.
• Terrakion warns that two more people are hiding in the woods. They emerge, and Mu Yun recognizes one as Zhu Ziyan.

Character developments

• Mu Yun is awed by Terrakion’s power and sees Chi Duoduo as nearly unbeatable with her. He also shows caution and restraint, preventing Terrakion from attacking indiscriminately.
• Chi Duoduo has gained an extraordinary Pokémon but is temporarily incapacitated by the mental strain of summoning her.
• Terrakion is powerful and proud, but also playful and affectionate. Despite her hazy memories, she believes Mu Yun is her descendant and acts protectively toward him.

Significant themes

• Divine power and its limits: Terrakion’s strength is extraordinary, but her Divine Power is scarce, and she is currently only Champion Level.
• Family and inherited bonds: Terrakion’s belief that Mu Yun is her descendant shapes her willingness to help him.
• Power tempered by restraint: Mu Yun prevents a devastating Pokémon from harming everyone indiscriminately.
• Identity and memory: Terrakion’s uncertain past raises questions about rebirth and whether she is the same being Mu Yun remembers.

Character interactions

• Terrakion protects the unconscious Duoduo and brings her to Mu Yun.
• Mu Yun questions Terrakion and tests her by pointing out the Metagross; she responds by defeating them and proudly seeking his approval.
• Terrakion enjoys Mu Yun’s head rub and calls him her descendant.
• Mu Yun stops her from attacking the remaining people, after which she alerts him to the two hidden figures.

Plot points and events

• Zhu Ziyan, the Northern Regional Elite Four’s third-ranked member and a senior Inspection Department official, arrives with his level-87 Charizard. His Pokémon senses the situation is friendly toward Mu Yun.
• Zhu praises Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo, then asks Lü Shouchun whether Duoduo might join the Inspection Department. Lü is supportive but leaves the decision to his adult apprentice.
• Zhu recognizes that Duoduo belongs to a newly emerged Divine Servant lineage and has summoned a Legendary Pokémon. He sees the pair as valuable allies and decides to act quickly.
• He announces the Xu Family’s crimes: failing to protect the Silversteel Secret Realm, covering up losses and passing off inferior replacements, and using influence to intimidate and frame innocent people. Xu Chun also abused his Inspection Department authority.
• Zhu declares the family’s assets will be seized and its members punished. He asks Mu Yun whether he has any further grievances; Mu Yun says he does not.
• Zhu then uses a fiery brocade to shield most of the witnesses and asks them to keep the events secret. Its power stops before Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo. Terrakion says the aura feels like that of the “stubborn White Dragon,” whom Mu Yun suspects is Reshiram.

Character developments and interactions

• Mu Yun remains composed and modest, crediting Duoduo for their strength. He realizes Zhu may understand more about the missing Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon and the League’s knowledge of Legendary Pokémon than he lets on.
• Chi Duoduo is asleep on Terrakion’s back, but her Divine Servant status and Legendary summon make her a major focus of Zhu’s interest.
• Zhu Ziyan shifts from investigating Xu Dian to backing Mu Yun and Duoduo, using the Xu Family’s downfall both to enforce justice and to cultivate an alliance.
• Lü Shouchun welcomes the prospect of Duoduo joining the Inspection Department while respecting her right to choose.
• Wen Luan regrets not helping Mu Yun earlier, realizing he missed a chance to earn favor. Zhao Shiyu is relieved, while Zhao Xuan is left reflecting on the Xu Family’s collapse.
• Xu Chun and the other Xu officials are terrified as Zhu’s announcement makes their punishment inevitable.

Significant themes

• Justice and corruption: The Xu Family’s privilege cannot protect it once its abuses are exposed.
• Power and politics: Zhu uses his authority decisively, while also turning the moment into an opportunity to secure powerful allies.
• Legends and succession: Duoduo’s lineage suggests a Legendary Pokémon could endure across generations.
• Secrecy and hidden strength: The League’s knowledge and power appear greater than outsiders realize, hinted at by the mysterious fiery barrier.

• The Xu Family is dealt with: Zhu Ziyan uses a confidentiality agreement to keep witnesses from discussing the incident, then has Pokémon Investigators arrest Xu Chun and his companions. Xu Chun is expected to face execution. Before leaving, Zhu reminds Mu Yun to report to the Imperial City and offers Chi Duoduo a place in the Inspection Department, including the chance to choose a Pokémon with Champion-Level Potential.
• Duoduo’s condition and prospects: Mu Yun tells her teacher, Lü Shouchun, that Chi Duoduo is safe but mentally exhausted, and that her body has grown stronger. Lü is relieved and proud of her apprentice, whom she expects may become the youngest Fighting-type Elite Four in history. Mu Yun treats Duoduo with tenderness and makes clear he will leave the decision about joining the Inspection Department to her.
• Terrakion senses a hidden connection: Terrakion watches Lü warily, explaining that she carries a trace of the “Great Ice Dragon’s” aura—likely Kyurem. Mu Yun suspects this may relate to the powerful Ice-type Ling Family, whose members are prominent in the Northeast Region.
• Legendary factions emerge: Terrakion says Mu Yun is going to join the “Stubborn White Dragon” and should keep his distance from the Great Ice Dragon, revealing that legendary Pokémon belong to rival factions. Her memories are incomplete, but she recalls that the White Dragon has a brother, the “Stubborn Black Dragon” (Zekrom). The brothers often fight one another but unite against outsiders, and neither gets along with Kyurem. Terrakion cannot explain why.
• Mu Yun’s speculation and limits: Mu Yun wonders whether this rivalry explains the Ling Family’s regional isolation and lack of involvement in choosing a Regional Champion. He recognizes that he is in no position to challenge legendary forces and sets the puzzle aside.
• A comic exchange strengthens their bond: When Terrakion struggles to remember more, Mu Yun tempts her with homemade Milk Candy. She pretends to inspect it for poison, then eagerly eats it and shares what she knows. Their interaction mixes familial affection with teasing; Mu Yun jokingly imagines finding another legendary Pokémon, while Terrakion takes offense at his dismissive description of her fellow Sacred Swords.
  Key themes: institutional power and secrecy; loyalty and rivalry among legendary Pokémon; family and mentorship; Mu Yun’s growing awareness of how far he still has to go; and humor as a way of building trust.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• At the Zhao Family manor banquet, Zhao Xuan apologizes for the family’s failure to host everyone properly after the chaos caused by Xu Dian, Zhu Ziyan, and Chi Duoduo.
• Chi Duoduo wakes from her sleep with an enormous appetite, eating enough food to astonish everyone. Mu Yun comforts her and assures her that she can eat as much as she wants.
• Through telepathy, Mu Yun asks Terrakion about Duoduo’s abnormal hunger. Terrakion explains that Duoduo is consuming large quantities of ordinary food to support Terrakion’s energy needs. Eating more will also strengthen Duoduo’s body and extend her lifespan.
• Mu Yun gives Chi Duoduo a high-quality Fighting-type Energy Cube. It satisfies her hunger far more efficiently, but she reveals that she needs roughly one hundred per meal. Terrakion then casually requests a thousand for herself, shocking Mu Yun with the financial burden.
• Realizing that supporting Duoduo and Terrakion will be extremely expensive, Mu Yun suggests that Duoduo become a Pokémon Investigator. The position offers high pay and benefits, and Zhu Ziyan had previously indicated that Duoduo could be accepted.
• Duoduo initially doubts herself because she considers herself academically slow and fears she cannot pass the examination. Mu Yun reassures her that her current physical strength is extraordinary and promises to accompany her to the Imperial City.
• Zhao Xuan resumes the banquet proceedings and announces the Martial Arts Tournament results. Mu Yun is declared the undisputed champion.
• The system confirms that Mu Yun has completed the long-term mission “Human Bodily Peak.” A further reward announcement begins, but the chapter ends before the rewards are revealed.

Character Developments

• Chi Duoduo: Displays a dramatic increase in appetite after awakening, revealing that her body and powers are changing. Despite feeling insecure about her intelligence and finances, she becomes hopeful when Mu Yun tells her she can work as a Pokémon Investigator. Her closeness and dependence on Mu Yun are also emphasized.
• Mu Yun: Acts protectively toward Duoduo, encouraging her without judgment and seeking practical solutions for her growing energy needs. He begins planning their shared future and recognizes the need to obtain a stable source of income.
• Terrakion: Explains the reason behind Duoduo’s appetite and confirms that her consumption is strengthening her body. Terrakion’s enormous energy requirements become a major financial concern for Mu Yun, while her casual attitude toward expensive food adds humor.
• Zhao Xuan: Demonstrates courtesy and responsibility by apologizing on behalf of the Zhao Family and later formally concluding the tournament.
• Zhu Ziyan: Though not present in the main interactions, her earlier judgment of Duoduo’s potential becomes important, since it opens the possibility of Duoduo joining the Inspection Department.

Significant Themes

• Growth and transformation: Duoduo’s appetite reflects the physical and supernatural changes brought about by her strengthening body and Terrakion’s power.
• Support and trust: Mu Yun encourages Duoduo despite her self-doubt, showing the strength of their emotional bond.
• The cost of power: Terrakion’s strength and Duoduo’s enhanced abilities require immense energy, creating a humorous but serious financial burden.
• Self-worth beyond academics: Duoduo believes her poor academic performance makes her incapable of succeeding, but Mu Yun helps her recognize that her physical abilities give her other paths to success.
• Achievement and recognition: Mu Yun’s tournament victory fulfills a major system mission and confirms his growing status within the League.

Important Character Interactions

• Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo: He reassures her about her appetite, promises to cook for her, gives her an Energy Cube, and persuades her to consider becoming an Investigator. Their affectionate, familiar relationship is central to the chapter.
• Mu Yun and Terrakion: Mu Yun privately asks Terrakion about Duoduo’s condition, learning that her appetite is linked to Terrakion’s energy consumption. Terrakion’s request for a thousand Energy Cubes leaves Mu Yun nearly speechless.
• Mu Yun and the Pokémon League: Mu Yun begins thinking strategically about using Duoduo’s potential to secure League-backed employment and resources.
• Zhao Xuan and the banquet guests: Zhao Xuan apologizes for the earlier disruption and restores order by announcing the tournament results.

Chapter Summary: “Cloud Mist Secret Realm!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yun’s victory in the Yanhuang League Martial Arts Path Discussion and Exchange Tournament completes his long-term mission, “Human Bodily Peak.”
• As rewards, he receives:
  • 100,000 system Points
  • A 10 m³ Storage Space Expansion Card, which he immediately uses
  • One Fighting Enhancement Opportunity, capable of increasing the base stats of a Fighting-type Pokémon by 100 points
• Mu Yun decides to save the enhancement opportunity for the Pokémon he receives as the tournament champion’s prize.
• At the award ceremony, Mu Yun receives:
  • 500,000 League Coins
  • A Fighting-type Pokémon Egg with Elite Four-level potential
• The egg is revealed to contain a male Galarian Farfetch’d with:
  • The ability

Scrappy

• The moves Quick Attack, Counter, and Feint
• Elite Four-level potential
• A special “Elite Four Descendant” bonus that raises energy quality and move power by 10%
• Although Mu Yun is disappointed that the egg is not a Riolu, he acknowledges that Galarian Farfetch’d is still a strong Pokémon.
• Zhao Xuan announces that the Zhao Family’s Mind Cultivation Sanctuary will open the following morning in the Cloud Mist Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun gains significant resources and another potentially powerful Pokémon, further strengthening his team and future prospects.
• His reaction to the Farfetch’d egg shows that he has specific expectations and ambitions for his lineup, particularly a desire for Riolu.
• Despite his disappointment, Mu Yun remains practical and recognizes the value of the Galarian Farfetch’d.
• Mu Yun also demonstrates strategic patience by preserving the Fighting Enhancement Opportunity for maximum future benefit.

Significant Themes

• Achievement and reward: Mu Yun’s championship validates his progress and grants him both material and system-based rewards.
• Strategic growth: The enhancement opportunity and high-potential Pokémon emphasize the importance of long-term planning.
• Martial arts and self-cultivation: The Mind Cultivation Sanctuary introduces the idea that spiritual focus and understanding are as important as physical strength.
• Tradition and exclusivity: The Zhao Family’s unique training methods and secret realm highlight the influence of inherited knowledge and powerful family institutions.
• Expectations versus reality: Mu Yun’s disappointment over receiving Farfetch’d instead of Riolu reflects the tension between desired outcomes and unexpected opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yun and Zhao Xuan: Zhao Xuan formally presents Mu Yun with his championship rewards and later invites contestants to visit the Zhao Family’s secret realm.
• Mu Yun and the Zhao Family: Mu Yun respects the Zhao Family’s strength and reputation but recognizes that, as an outsider, he cannot access their special Farfetch’d training method.
• Mu Yun and the new Farfetch’d: Though they have not yet directly interacted, the egg establishes a future partnership with a Pokémon possessing strong potential and a valuable ability.

Chapter Summary: “Late-Night Visit!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Late at night at Zhao Family Manor, Mu Yun receives an unexpected visit from Lü Shouchun, Chi Duoduo’s master and one of the Fighting Elite Four.
• Lü initially reassures Mu Yun that she came only after putting Duoduo to sleep, then asks whether he knows about his own family background and whether his parents are truly his biological parents.
• Her concern comes from sensing that Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo emitted identical Aura fluctuations when a Pokémon appeared earlier that day.
• Lü explains that identical Aura traits are normally impossible unless two people share a powerful bloodline. Since Mu Yun and Duoduo may be romantically involved, she worries they could be close relatives and that their future children might suffer genetic problems.
• Mu Yun clarifies that he and Duoduo are not blood relatives and that their matching Aura is likely caused by his special talent.
• To prove this, he uses his Aura Simulation ability to reproduce Lü Shouchun’s Aura characteristics, astonishing her with the precision of his control.
• Satisfied, Lü advises Mu Yun to try simulating the unique Aura of Cloud Mist Island when he enters the Cloud Mist Secret Realm the next day. She suggests that doing so might reveal a hidden secret and potentially earn him a Hakamo-o, the Zhao Family’s pseudo-legendary Pokémon line.
• Lü leaves after telling Mu Yun to rest, but another knock immediately sounds at the door, suggesting a second late-night visitor.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Demonstrates composure, humor, and confidence when confronted with Lü’s awkward questions. He reveals the impressive versatility of his Aura Simulation ability, showing that he can precisely imitate even an expert Aura user’s characteristics.
• Lü Shouchun: Reveals her strong concern for Chi Duoduo’s well-being despite her blunt and unconventional manner. Her suspicion is not romantic or intrusive for its own sake; it comes from her responsibility as Duoduo’s master. Once reassured, she quickly returns to her decisive, straightforward personality.
• Chi Duoduo: Does not appear directly, but her deep feelings for Mu Yun are confirmed when Lü says that Duoduo has completely given her heart to him.
• The Zhao Family and Cloud Mist Secret Realm: Gain greater importance as Mu Yun prepares to explore the realm and investigate its unusual connection to martial arts comprehension and possibly Legendary Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• Family, bloodlines, and identity: Lü’s questions introduce uncertainty about Mu Yun’s origins while emphasizing the difference between biological connection and emotional relationships.
• Responsibility and protection: Lü’s nighttime visit reflects a mentor’s duty to protect her disciple from potentially dangerous romantic or familial complications.
• The mystery of Aura: The chapter expands the rules of Aura, showing that matching Aura can indicate bloodline inheritance, but also that Mu Yun’s unique talent can imitate it.
• Exploration and hidden powers: The Cloud Mist Secret Realm is presented as an unusual place whose martial-arts-enhancing properties may be linked to Legendary Pokémon or other unexplained forces.
• Lighthearted misdirection: The scene plays with the expectation of melodrama or romantic scandal before revealing that Lü’s concern is practical and protective.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yun and Lü Shouchun: Their conversation shifts from awkward suspicion to mutual trust. Mu Yun answers her concerns respectfully, while Lü accepts his explanation without demanding details about his talent.
• Lü Shouchun and Chi Duoduo: Though Duoduo is absent, Lü’s actions show that she is deeply invested in her disciple’s future and emotional happiness.
• Mu Yun and the Zhao Family’s Secret Realm: Lü’s advice encourages Mu Yun to use his abilities creatively during the upcoming exploration, potentially leading to a major discovery and a new Pokémon acquisition.

Chapter 459 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Duoduo, traumatized by Mu Yun’s near-death experience earlier that day, suffers a nightmare and runs to his room in her pajamas to confirm that he is safe.
• Mu Yun comforts her as he did when they were children. Once reassured, Duoduo confesses her feelings through an intimate birthday “surprise,” and the two finally become romantically involved.
• The chapter uses Pokémon-battle terminology humorously to describe their intimate encounter, presenting it as an evenly matched “battle” between two Elite Four-level contestants. Mu Yun’s superior stamina and recovery ultimately give him the advantage.
• The next morning, Mu Yun reflects that he should soon complete his Elite Four Trainer certification, likely because his relationship with Chi Duoduo has motivated him to advance.
• Duoduo awakens embarrassed by the previous night, but quickly becomes delighted by the idea of being Mu Yun’s “wife.” She openly embraces him and stops trying to hide their relationship.
• Mu Yun and Duoduo arrive at breakfast together. Lü Shouchun immediately realizes what happened, while Zhao Shiyu warmly congratulates them.
• Before the pair leave for the Cloud Mist Secret Realm, Zhao Shiyu asks about Mu Yun’s newly acquired Farfetch’d Pokémon Egg and offers to teach him the Zhao Family’s cultivation method.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Demonstrates tenderness and patience toward Duoduo, reinforcing the deep bond formed through their childhood relationship. His decision to pursue Elite Four certification suggests increasing ambition and responsibility.
• Chi Duoduo: Moves from fear and emotional dependence to openly expressing her love. Despite her initial shyness and embarrassment, she embraces her new relationship with Mu Yun and takes pride in becoming his partner.
• Lü Shouchun: Acts as a caring mentor and “older sister” figure. She is pleased by Duoduo’s happiness but also experiences humorous envy as a single woman witnessing her disciple’s sudden romance.
• Zhao Shiyu: Responds straightforwardly and supportively to the couple, offering practical help regarding Mu Yun’s Farfetch’d Egg and the Zhao Family’s training techniques.

Significant Themes

• Childhood affection becoming romantic love: Mu Yun and Duoduo’s long-standing emotional bond naturally develops into a relationship.
• Comfort and emotional healing: Mu Yun’s reassurance helps Duoduo recover from the fear caused by seeing him injured.
• Transition into adulthood: Duoduo’s embarrassment, excitement, and thoughts of marriage mark a major step in her emotional maturity.
• Humor through genre parody: The narration describes romance using Pokémon battle mechanics, blending comedy with the story’s cultivation and Trainer framework.
• Supportive relationships: The reactions of Lü Shouchun and Zhao Shiyu show that Mu Yun and Duoduo’s relationship is accepted and supported by those around them.

Important Character Interactions

• Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo: The central interaction of the chapter. He comforts her after her nightmare, and she initiates their romantic relationship. The next morning, their mutual affection becomes openly visible.
• Mu Yun and Lü Shouchun: Her earlier attempt to put Duoduo to sleep indirectly leads to the couple’s encounter. At breakfast, she quickly understands what happened.
• Mu Yun and Zhao Shiyu: He greets her respectfully, while she encourages a more familial form of address and offers assistance with his Farfetch’d Egg.
• Chi Duoduo and Lü Shouchun/Zhao Shiyu: Duoduo’s obvious happiness and embarrassment reveal her new relationship, prompting the older women to react with amusement and approval.

Chapter Summary: Journey to the Cloud Mist Secret Realm!

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Shiyu reveals that giving Mu Yun the Zhao Family’s special Farfetch’d training method was a deliberate decision made with her father, Zhao Xuan.
• The Zhao Family possesses a powerful heritage, an unusual Secret Realm, and a Pseudo-Legendary clan, but lacks a younger generation capable of carrying on its legacy.
• As a result, the family has chosen to build relationships with promising outsiders, particularly Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo. Although they discovered them relatively late, the Zhao Family still intends to cultivate their friendship.
• Zhao Shiyu offers Mu Yun access to the family’s secret training method for Farfetch’d. Mu Yun accepts gratefully, especially because he respects Zhao Shiyu and appreciates her assistance during the previous day’s conflict.
• Lü Shouchun jokingly warns Zhao Shiyu not to recruit Mu Yun as a live-in son-in-law for the Zhao Family. Zhao Shiyu dismisses the idea, criticizing the current generation of Zhao juniors—apart from Zhao Ziye—as lacking sufficient strength.
• Zhao Shiyu tells Mu Yun to visit her after he returns from the Cloud Mist Secret Realm so that she can teach him the method.
• The group later gathers to enter the Cloud Mist Secret Realm. The Zhao Family has quickly repaired the manor after the previous day’s battle, though enormous cracks remain in the surrounding mountains, reminding everyone of the battle’s destructive power.
• Zhao Kong, an elder responsible for guarding the Secret Realm, leads the group through a mountain tunnel into a secluded valley.
• The valley resembles a peaceful paradise, containing farms, Berry orchards, and Zhao Family members raising crops alongside Pokémon.
• The area possesses a strange Aura that gradually strengthens the body. Many Zhao Family members have Veteran-Level physiques, though few reach the Professional Level.
• Before entering the Secret Realm, visitors must either carry Space Isolation Shields, store their Poké Balls, or bring their Pokémon out directly. Fighting-type Pokémon are especially suitable for entering.
• Chi Duoduo releases Bewear and Quaquaval, while Mu Yun requires no special preparation because his Pokémon are normally kept in Pokémon Space. Zhao Kong then leads everyone into the Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Mu Yun: Demonstrates gratitude, humility, and clear loyalty toward the Zhao Family. He accepts Zhao Shiyu’s offer and indicates that he would help the Zhao Family in the future even without receiving the training method.
• Zhao Shiyu: Shows that she is thoughtful and strategic rather than impulsive. She wants to establish a genuine friendship with Mu Yun, not manipulate or recruit him for political purposes. She also openly recognizes the weakness of her family’s younger generation.
• Zhao Xuan: Though absent from most of the chapter, he is shown to support investing in Mu Yun and Chi Duoduo, suggesting that he values long-term alliances.
• Lü Shouchun: Acts protectively toward Mu Yun and humorously guards against the possibility of the Zhao Family trying to claim him through marriage.
• Chi Duoduo: Prepares responsibly for the Secret Realm by releasing Bewear and Quaquaval, both suitable for the area’s restrictions.
• Zhao Kong: Is introduced as the experienced elder overseeing the Cloud Mist Secret Realm and guiding the visitors safely inside.

Significant Themes

• Building alliances and trust: The Zhao Family seeks to strengthen its future through relationships with talented outsiders rather than relying solely on bloodline.
• Legacy and decline: Despite its long history and substantial resources, the Zhao Family lacks a successor capable of carrying its name, creating anxiety about its future.
• Reciprocity and gratitude: Mu Yun’s willingness to help the Zhao Family even without receiving a reward emphasizes genuine loyalty and mutual respect.
• Physical cultivation and environmental influence: The Cloud Mist region’s Aura gradually improves physical strength, reflecting the Zhao Family’s emphasis on martial ability and bodily development.
• Tradition versus practical strategy: The family’s secret techniques are traditionally restricted to its members, but Zhao Shiyu and Zhao Xuan are willing to share them to form valuable friendships.

Important Character Interactions

• Zhao Shiyu and Lü Shouchun discuss the decision to teach Mu Yun the Zhao Family’s training method.
• Lü Shouchun teasingly warns Zhao Shiyu against arranging a marriage between Mu Yun and a Zhao Family member.
• Zhao Shiyu openly criticizes her family’s younger generation while clarifying that her goal is simply to become Mu Yun’s friend.
• Mu Yun respectfully accepts Zhao Shiyu’s offer and expresses his appreciation.
• Zhao Kong gives the group instructions about entering the Secret Realm and leads them through the mountain tunnel into the secluded Zhao Family settlement.