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Domed Arena.
Competitors' seats.
Dozens of Trainers were arguing over minor points, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the five second-team members, and debating the direction of the upcoming selection process.
The selection for the Road of Champions had ended, tentatively confirming the choices for the five second-team members, but the final results had not yet been determined.
Some Trainers, who believed they still had hopes, were not willing to give up easily.
The nomination quota for each force was not limited to just participating in one selection; this selection was more of a long-term training plan.
Before the start of the World Competition, all Trainers participating in the selection would continue to receive resource support and training.
Of course, depending on different performances in the selection, the degree of support would certainly vary.
A Trainer who was eliminated in the first phase of the selection would not be regarded as highly as Fang Yuan and the others.
In such a situation, it would be difficult for the Trainers behind to replace the second-team members before the World Tournament, but it was also not without a glimmer of hope.
As the three supervisors took their seats at the presiding table, each candidate received a manual in their hands.
The manual detailed the final methods of selection to come.
Ms. Liuqin briefly explained:
"In addition to the five Trainers who have been confirmed as second-team members, the eliminated candidates have one last opportunity. Before the World Competition, you can choose to train at the Road of Champions, or you can choose to train abroad. Trainees who stay at the Road of Champions will have access to a special resource purchase channel with certain discounts, while those who choose to go abroad for training will be assigned challenging missions. Succeeding in these challenges will also allow you to exchange for special resources."
"In our China, we have the United Dojo for Trainers from all over the world to challenge and train. Abroad, there are Battle Pyramids, Battle Castles, Battle Palaces, and similar facilities for challengers from different countries. These places have well-known masters from overseas, and we will carefully select some of these renowned foreign masters as your challengers. Every successful challenge of a battle facility, and victory obtained, will earn you a large number of resources."
At the presiding table, Miss Liu Qin slowly began, offering two paths.
One, ascetic special training.
Two, travel-style practice.
No matter which one was chosen, the eliminated candidates would go through another competition before the World Competition.
The best among them would have the chance to challenge the five second-team members once again—their final opportunity.
Hearing this, the eliminated candidates fell silent. There was still a long time before the World Competition, and with a substantial amount of resources available, whether they chose ascetic special training or travel-style practice, their strength could see a significant improvement, no doubt...
However, if all the eliminated candidates could get such an opportunity, then the five second-team members naturally had the same chances, with even better treatment.
Like the eliminated candidates, the five second-team members also had the options of ascetic special training or travel-style practice, with even greater support.
"There's no need to choose just one; using both in combination might yield better results..." Fang Yuan listened quietly below.
The former is suitable for wealthy Trainers with abundant family resources, while the latter is more fitting for those whose fortunes are not as considerable.
Now, Fang Yuan should be classified as the former, but both choices had their own advantages and disadvantages, making it hard to say which was superior.
After finishing her explanation, Ms. Liuqin looked towards all the candidates, but her gaze lingered more on Fang Yuan and the other four.
She continued, "That is all I have to say. Now, Shang Ren, Fang Yuan, Mu Fan, Tang Xinlan, Zheng Hongyi, do any of you five wish to become the second-team captain?"
"The method is simple, stand out and convince the crowd. By any means necessary, persuade the other four to agree, and you can be the captain."
Ms. Liuqin smiled faintly. As her words fell, Master Ma Chenzong's expression remained unchanged, Yun Kai made no comment, but Shang Ren and the others were all taken aback.
They were not provided with a specific way to compete...
But instead, the second-team members were asked to sort it out themselves?
This meant that the person who stepped forward first would face immense pressure, having to confront challenges from the other four at the same time!
Even Shang Ren hesitated for a moment. How could he convince the other four? Through battle?
If it was a fight with rest intervals, battling one person in half a day, he was not afraid. He was confident he could face everyone...
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Many eyes had also turned toward Shang Ren, and among the five, only Shang Ren, a Trainer with the title of King, possessed enough qualifications to become The Fifth King, to become the captain of China National Team's second squad!
However, before Shang Ren could stand up and make his stance known, many people suddenly widened their eyes, showing disbelief.
A familiar figure was slowly walking towards the field.
Fang Yuan ignored the multitude of gazes and continued walking... Since the other four didn't have the confidence to stand up first, let him, with his thick skin, take the initiative. Fang Yuan was looking forward to seeing how much pressure these four could bring him.
When Fang Yuan stepped onto the field, the expressions of Shang Ren and the other three slightly changed.
"I'd quite like to be the captain, and as for how to compete, how about a 3vs3 standard battle? Defeat four people consecutively within half a day."
Fang Yuan stood on the field with a calm expression. After digesting the Star Peach Fruit Energy Block, Eevee's strength had greatly increased. Although it had not yet clearly stepped into the Top Tier Domain, due to the special nature of Partner Skill and the special amplifying technique of Gratitude, Fang Yuan already considered it a Pokémon with top-level combat power.
At least against an Eevee opening Lightning Flame Mode, an Ordinary Gengar, an Ordinary Electrode, they would find it almost impossible to fight back.
This was the suppressive effect of high-level energies such as "Soul" and Life Power.
Sending out his partner Eevee to battle the other four meant that as long as his opponents didn't have top-level combat power, relying on Eevee's Partner Skill, Fang Yuan could ensure a tailwind in every match.
Even if his opponents possessed top-level combat power, it wouldn't matter.
Today, he had brought the Inferno Shock Turbo Guards; Monferno could forcibly open two gates, temporarily possessing top-level combat power. Although he would need to rest afterwards and the item might break, even without revealing Mega Evolution, Fang Yuan could hold an undefeatable position under adverse conditions.
With the tailwind relying on Eevee and headwind relying on Monferno, Fang Yuan was now set on facing one against four.
"I didn't expect him to be the first to stand up…" Ms. Liuqin was very surprised.
"Could it be that he still has a trump card hidden?" Master Ma Chenzong showed an intrigued expression.
"In some ways, he's already won," Yun Kai actually admired Fang Yuan.
Setting aside whether Fang Yuan had the strength, his courage alone had already defeated the other four.
On the other side, King Shang Ren fell silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "As you wish."
With that, Shang Ren looked towards Mu Fan, Tang Xinlan, and Zheng Hongyi.
Mu Fan said, "It's interesting, I agree to your rules."
Tang Xinlan also said, "I have no objections."
"If you're confident," Zheng Hongyi also expressed his view.
All four agreed to the rules set by Fang Yuan.
"Things... seem to have escalated."
The seniors from Magic University showed a wry expression, what was Fang Yuan doing...
Xu Jing, Yun Guancheng, Jiang Ran, and others also froze in the players' seats, falling into silence.
True to form, Fang Yuan...
"Well then, let's begin now. My Pokémon... is this one." Fang Yuan pulled down the Poké Ball hanging in front of his chest and released his starting Pokémon.
This Pokémon, with its smooth brown fur, gave its cream-colored fluff around its neck a slight shake after entering the field. Its bushy tail tapped the ground lightly along its soft brown fur, its long ears subtly twitched, revealing a bright and fresh expression.
Indeed, it was more comfortable outside the Poké Ball.
A Normal type Pokémon, Eevee!
At this moment, all eyes in the audience instantly focused on Eevee, everyone's mouth slightly opened, bearing expressions of incomprehension.
What?
The King Shang Ren who was about to battle and had already stepped forward, also couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
Eevee, huh...
Nobody understood, but Fang Yuan's expression remained serene. His first choice was indeed Eevee, the partner who mastered multi-attribute Moves and was most suited for the current battlefield.
Eevee's eyes were bright and spirited, understanding that this battle would be tough as Fang Yuan had told it, and at the critical moment, it could put on quite a show!