As Shi Heng continued explaining, Oliver gradually gained a clearer understanding of the tournament held at the summit of Mount Hua.
Since ancient times, Xia had countless martial arts schools.
But when Pokémon descended upon the world, human physical strength became insignificant. Traditional martial arts once declined.
That was—
Until Trainers emerged.
The grandmasters of those martial sects realized something:
If humans could no longer stand at the center of martial combat…
Then Pokémon could.
By combining martial techniques with Fighting-type Pokémon training, a new path opened.
Imagine:
A Machamp performing Bajiquan.
A Hitmonlee executing the Seventy-Two Tan-Leg Forms.
A Sirfetch'd wielding sword techniques with true mastery.
Because Fighting-type Pokémon naturally harmonized with martial discipline, those ancient sects rose again—this time as a powerful force within the Alliance.
The once 26-year Martial Exchange Assembly had evolved into—
The Fighting-Type Pokémon Tournament.
Tournament Structure
Originally, it was a closed competition between martial schools.
But over time, its reputation spread.
Now, any Trainer with Fighting-type Pokémon could participate.
It became an open event for all Fighting-type specialists.
The competition is divided into:
Youth Division – Trainers under 25.
Master Division – Trainers 25 and older.
The rewards are famously generous.
Oliver, of course, would enter the Youth Division.
He asked,
"Does the tournament require Fighting-type Pokémon only?"
Shi Heng nodded.
"Yes. One-on-one battles only. So having just one Fighting-type Pokémon isn't a problem."
Oliver smiled slightly.
"I used to think martial arts were just something from novels. Now it almost feels like stepping into a Jianghu sect competition."
Shi Heng laughed.
"It's not as mystical as you imagine. At its core, this is still a Pokémon world."
"But…"
"There is some Jianghu spirit there. You'll feel it."
System Trigger
At that moment—
A familiar mechanical notification sounded in Oliver's mind.
[Trigger Event: Fighting-Type Pokémon Tournament]
Option 1: Participate and achieve outstanding results (minimum Top 16).
Reward based on final placement.
Option 2: Do not participate.
Reward: Held Item – Black Belt ×1.
Oliver did not hesitate.
"I choose Option 1."
He had already planned to let Kubfu gain real combat experience.
And after the Southwest Inter-High Tournament, he knew how valuable system rewards could be.
There was no reason to refuse.
Shi Heng added,
"The tournament begins July 15th."
"Don't disappoint me."
Oliver asked,
"Are you competing in the Master Division?"
Shi Heng shook his head.
"No. I'm one of the judges."
"Since becoming Fighting Heavenly King, I've been invited almost every year."
Oliver initially assumed Shi Heng would enter the Master Division.
But thinking about it—
It made sense.
People joined tournaments for either:
Fame.
Or profit.
Shi Heng already held the title of Fighting Heavenly King—acknowledged as the strongest Fighting-type Trainer in Xia.
Winning the tournament would gain him nothing.
And competing for prize rewards?
It would look like bullying.
Even if some participants were older than him—
In status and strength—
It would still be a mismatch.
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