Greatest Pokémon Trainer

The Gorgeous Contest is on fire.

Not just because the Energy Blocks and the public performances are hot.

But also because of the Gorgeous Contest's innovative content for Pokémon competitions.

After Fang Yuan and Xie Qingyi finished their performance, the official Gorgeous Contest began.

By then, the number of people watching the Gorgeous Contest had nearly reached that of the national competition and the King's matches.

At first, because the combination skills shown by the contestants weren't as dazzling or advanced as those of Super Qixi Blue Bird or Milotic, many audiences felt a gap.

Although it was beautiful and gorgeous, after watching the magnificent battles of Fang Yuan and others, it was normal for these performances to be less compelling.

However, soon some new trainers found the blind spots.

"Awesome!!! The Invisible Rock Technique changing positions constantly through rolling moves – Geodude nimbly shuttles through the air, reaching maximum rolling speed in a matter of seconds, like a flash of grey light!!"

"The combination of Wind and Paralysis Powder has created a golden storm, not only increasing the spread of the Paralysis Powder but also giving the offensive move a paralyzing effect. Although it's just two moves... Butterfree coordinated them perfectly, and the ever-changing shapes of the Violent Storms were just too beautiful."

"Coming up next is…"

As one contestant after another took the stage for their performances, the enthusiastic commentaries of the Gorgeous Contest host, Xiao Qin, continued.

Don't look at her as just a host, but her understanding of Pokémon battles and moves is beyond that of even some Master Level Trainers.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been chosen for the Gorgeous Contest.

With her commentary, the stimulating gorgeous visuals, and the affirmations of the three judges – Fang Yuan, Master Qiao Jing, and Xie Qingyi – the Gorgeous Contest seemed to open a new door for the new trainers and ordinary trainers. For the professional and Master Level Trainers, it was still manageable, but it was like a whole new world for the newcomers.

"Damn, you can actually use a move to enhance the speed and power of a roll?? This… I think I can learn this!"

"My Hunting Phoenix Butterfly also knows Wind and Paralysis Powder… This move doesn't look too hard, might as well give it a try."

"Ice Water Jet? Can Water-based Spells and Ice Type Moves really be combined in this way?"

"The threshold for the Gorgeous Contest doesn't seem too high, but the rewards are so generous… I absolutely have to participate next time."

Seeing the simple combination skills of others, many newcomers were inspired and began to think that they could do it too if they tried.

This was exactly Fang Yuan's intention.

The target audience for the Gorgeous Contest was never the professional trainers, Master Level Trainers or the top trainers, but rather the newcomers.

As well as the ordinary people who aren't trainers.

When they see these seemingly easily replicable gorgeous combination techniques, they are bound to try to imitate and learn, using them to enhance their own strength if they have the conditions to do so.

Even Fang Yuan himself, he had imitated Xiaozhi's Counter Shield tactic before.

However, Fang Yuan also understood that some combinations may seem simple and easy to replicate, but they demand a great deal of coordination ability.

Using the terrain to roll isn't that simple, controlling the change of direction is a major challenge, and it's completely impossible without strong control and physical coordination abilities.

Using Wind to enhance the spread of Paralysis Powder... if a new trainer were to try, it's most likely that their Pokémon's Wind move would be severely compromised, and the Paralysis Powder, which is virtually weightless, could end up flying out of control.

But regardless, being willing to learn is a good thing, and in the process of practicing combination moves, these new trainers' own coordination qualities will undoubtedly improve.

And for those trainers keen to participate in the Gorgeous Contest, it will not skimp on Energy Blocks as a reward, providing sufficient incentives to encourage rapid growth and the creation of new combination techniques, establishing a virtuous cycle.

In this way, the seeds of the third Great Trainer Tide are sown.

…

Three days.

After the Gorgeous Contest continued for three days, the rookies who became trainers this year have completely become loyal fans of the contest.

The Gorgeous Contest is just too good-hearted – the staging of those specially combined techniques and battle skills is simply the best learning material for these trainers who are in the developmental stage.

In addition, some contestants with outstanding performances and high audience appeal have gained a huge number of fans just by finishing their performance, and have been contacted by advertisers, enterprises, and scouts, hoping for collaborations.

Compared to regular battles, the Gorgeous Contest more easily creates "internet celebrities."

This is also within Fang Yuan's expectations; even if some trainers with good potential decide to become actors or stars, if that's their own choice, Fang Yuan doesn't consider it a waste.

Their existence is still very meaningful – it's precisely because of these people that so many works about trainers and Pokémon exist, influencing many to aspire to become trainers; this is an indispensable part of the Trainer Domain.

After all, the Four Heavenly Kings Champion from the Pokémon World's Kalos Region is also a big star, isn't he?

"Judging by the online response, this Gorgeous Contest has been a huge success."

"It seems that after the official nationwide Gorgeous Contest kicks off in September, its popularity will reach an astonishing level."

"Doctor Fang Yuan, your Gorgeous Contest plan is just brilliant."

In a room at the Gorgeous Contest venue, the three judges of the contest sat together, discussing the changes the Gorgeous Contest has brought to the Trainer Domain.

Over three days, Master Qiao Jing of the Twelve Branches had come to admire Fang Yuan tremendously. Although it might sound exaggerated, Fang Yuan really did achieve what the Trainer Association had long failed to do.

Master Qiao Jing was now starting to believe that if the establishment of the Trainer Association and the proliferation of the Spirit Center were the keys to the second Great Trainer Tide,

then the Gorgeous Contest will undoubtedly have an indelible promotional effect on the third Great Trainer Tide, and now, the foundation of the contest is already taking shape.

With the incredibly cost-effective Energy Blocks as rewards for the Gorgeous Contest, and the all-age-friendly gorgeous performances as a way to attract the general public and stimulate the growth of new trainers, it's simply the perfect combo.

Raising competition rewards was something the Trainer Association had considered, but such a change would be too taxing. After all, Pokémon resources are limited, and instead of promoting development in the Trainer Domain, it would have slowed the pace. However, with the appearance of Energy Blocks, these are no longer issues.

"Mmm." Next to him, Xie Qingyi and her Rotom, as well as Fang Yuan's Rotom, nodded emphatically.

Fang Yuan, forever the god!!!

"Bwoo!~" The Eevee, whose fur was being stroked by Fang Yuan on his thigh, didn't care much about these things.

It just wanted to know, when would the World Pokémon e-Sports Competition be held!!!

If held, perhaps even the fourth wave of Trainers would arrive!!

"Bwoo... (But it's very likely that Pokémon will rise up to become Trainers.)"

"You flatter me, it's just the beginning."

"It all depends on long-term development. The current Gorgeous Contest is still not mature enough and requires suitable innovation," Fang Yuan said as he pinched Eevee.

Fang Yuan did not become conceited because the Gorgeous Contest had just appeared, and its popularity was normal.

But maintaining that popularity was the most important task.

Just like online games, version updates and different gameplay are key to continuously attracting and retaining players.

Likewise, the modes of the Gorgeous Contest must continue to innovate.

For example, twin Pokémon performing combination moves on stage... to cultivate team battle coordination qualities.

For example, two-person Gorgeous Contests... to exercise coordination and cooperation between Trainers.

Or the mode from the animation where collecting ribbon badges are involved.

Winning awards a Gorgeous Ribbon Badge, and collecting a certain number of these badges allows one to participate in the annual grand festival, the "Fang Yuan Cup," and the victor of the Fang Yuan Cup will be honored as a "Top Coordinating Trainer."

With this, the Gorgeous Contest's prestige would be elevated, and only when the "Top Coordinating Trainer" honor becomes a status symbol, like that of the Champion Title of the Four Heavenly Kings, can the Gorgeous Contest truly be deemed a success.

"It looks like you already have a plan, that's great. I didn't expect that I could be part of something so meaningful before I retire. In any case, if there's anything you need help with, Fang Yuan, just let me know," Master Qiao Jing said with a hearty laugh.

"I'm in as well."

Master Qiao Jing and Xie Qingyi said in turn.

They could already predict that the Gorgeous Contest would become an irreplaceable, highly influential mega-event within Hua Nation.

Someday, the Gorgeous Contest might even be included in the world competitions as a unique event.

"Of course, I'll count on you both then."

Fang Yuan invited the two to be judges, with his own considerations—Master Qiao Jing was responsible for Spirit Centers nationwide, so collaborating with her for any Pokémon competition was definitely the right move. After all, all Pokémon competitions involve registration, physical examination, treatment, recovery...

As for Sister Xie, she is one of the founders of the Rotom Academy. Fang Yuan needed a group of highly professional Rotoms to serve as referees and form the core of the Gorgeous Contest's Gorgeous Value System, to ensure the fairness of the competition. Therefore, her presence is also indispensable in the Gorgeous Contest plan.

......

The Gorgeous Contest continued.

Due to the large number of participants, it took a full week for the Gorgeous Contest to conclude.

During this week, Fang Yuan and the others put all their energy into it, showing the utmost regard for the Gorgeous Contest.

In this Gorgeous Contest, many excellent Coordinating Trainers emerged.

For example, He Xiaomai, Mo Da, members of the Imperial City University team... their coordination skills were commendable.

Fang Yuan had been paying close attention to He Xiaomai.

Unfortunately, although He Xiaomai's coordination talent was good, she did not get very far in the Gorgeous Contest.

She passed the first round of scrutiny but lost in her first battle of the second round.

This curious young girl, who competed wearing sunglasses, did not garner much attention because she was eliminated too early.

The main reason for her defeat was that she competed with her Squirtle and did not bring out her Golduck.

He Xiaomai did not want to rely on Golduck all the time.

Fang Yuan felt this was also good, after all, as a newcomer, she was not suited to stand on too high of a pedestal.

However, Fang Yuan believed that by the next Gorgeous Contest, even with her Squirtle, He Xiaomai would certainly achieve a respectable result.

After all, no matter what, she was still his student—the founder of the Gorgeous Contest.

In the end, the first Fang Yuan Cup Champion was not taken by Mo Da or a student from Imperial City University.

It was won by a Trainer also of college age, from the Road of Champions, the Psychic Xu Jing...

The opponent had a Master-level combat power similar to that of Jiang Ran, and her participation in such a contest could be described as overwhelming.

Fang Yuan was not clear on how she managed to register, but since the first Gorgeous Contest was still imperfect and merely experimental, it didn't really matter who took the championship.

With the champion of the first Gorgeous Contest decided, as all the battles concluded, Fang Yuan also knew that this Gorgeous Contest had come to a perfect close.