The Trial in Dragon Valley was harder than Chu Xin had imagined. The Fraxure in the first round had only been an appetizer. Its attacks were powerful, but its defenses were too weak. Once Xiao Wu paralyzed it, he finished the battle with a single strike.
After winning the battle, Xiao Wu rested briefly before beginning the next match.
Neither of the next two Pokémon was a match for Xiao Wu: an Exeggutor from the Alola Region and a Noivern. Both were strong, but Xiao Wu defeated them easily.
Still, Xiao Wu was exhausted after three consecutive battles. He really could not afford to let his guard down against any of the Trial Pokémon in Dragon Valley. Under the influence of the valley's unusual magnetic field, every aspect of their physical capabilities had become absurdly powerful.
But Xiao Wu had gained something too. Dragon Valley's unusual magnetic field truly was powerful. Even though he had only just entered the valley, his physical capabilities were already improving rapidly, more effectively than when he trained outside.
Luo Luo, who was conducting checks nearby, also discovered something unusual: the magnetic field affected Xiao Wu more strongly while he fought. That made Xiao Wu just as excited about the battles ahead.
There weren't many places left that practically let you cheat like this. After this training session, I might even reclaim my position as the team's boss. Then I could finally get some proper rest!
But the next battle clearly went beyond both Chu Xin's and Xiao Wu's expectations.
The next Pokémon was a Flygon. The moment it emerged through the gate, it charged straight toward Chu Xin in the spectator stands, only stopping right in front of him. The ferocity of a wild Pokémon in its two enormous eyes made Chu Xin swallow