Chapter 123 The Four Heavenly Kings Arrive

After the first round of preliminaries ended, at noon, Xia Mu took Sonia to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Of course, he also brought his parents, Xia Bo, and Sonia’s grandmother Mulan.

Even if others follow them, it is impossible for them to integrate into their close circle. If they try to get close to them deliberately, the only result will be being ignored, which will also put themselves in a dilemma. In the end, they have to leave tactfully.

This kind of thing happens because there are bound to be people who are too familiar with others and think they are very important, but they end up getting a cold shoulder.

Under normal circumstances, Xia Mu might have communicated with these people, after all, they approached him with good intentions.

But now is not the right time.

……

In the afternoon, the Quartz Conference competition continued. First, a revival match for the eliminated players in the first round of preliminaries was held. Then, after the number of players was finally determined to be 128, the second round of preliminaries was launched.

Compared to the first round, Xia Mu appeared on the field very quickly in the second round of preliminaries. Otherwise, he would have to stay in the waiting area waiting for the system’s arrangements, which was a complete waste of time.

Xia Mu’s opponent is a young man named Li Shu. He is not much older than Xia Mu, but his strength is really average.

As expected, after an easy one and a half seconds, Xia Mu successfully advanced, while this contestant left the stage in frustration.

It should be said that after he confirmed that his opponent was Xia Mu, he already knew that he would definitely lose, because Xia Mu was a legendary Pokémon trainer.

This young man was indeed unlucky, because if he had met younger opponents, he should have been able to advance to the top 64, or even the top 32.

Just like Xiaozhi, he was able to make it to the top 16, purely because of luck.

By the way, there is someone who is luckier than Xiaozhi. Xia Mu remembers that his name is Ahong.

Xiaozhi relied on luck to make it into the top 16, and so did this guy. In the end, Xiaozhi lost to him because Charizard was disobedient.

At one point, some people suspected that the protagonist of the animation would be changed to this Ahong.

Fortunately, the popularity was average, and in the end, it was Xiaozhi who opened the story of the Orange Islands, and later Xiaozhi and Pikachu’s status became more and more stable…

Recalling the original work, the official had wanted to change the protagonist more than once, but all ended in failure. It was not until the Padilla plot unfolded that Xiaozhi was given the title of world champion, bringing the story to an end.

After advancing to the third round, Xia Mu left the waiting area and found Sonia again.

The Quartz Conference was indeed too easy for him.

His situation is like a max-level boss returning to the novice village to bully newbies. It’s really no fun at all.

At this moment, if his family members were not here, he would have wanted to escape long ago, because this level of battle was not even worth watching for him.

It’s rare that there’s a battle that can make him look at it differently.

……

By the time the second round of preliminaries ended, it was already evening.

It was not as tight as the first round of budgeting in the morning, but it was still very full.

After the game, Xia Mu and his family left the audience and returned to the hotel to rest.

In fact, for the audience, although Pokémon battles are a big event and very attractive, it can be very tiring to sit down for a whole day.

Some people will leave halfway because they can’t stand it. Of course, the vast majority of people will continue to watch, because among them there are many family members of the contestants, and there are also trainers who have been eliminated. Since they don’t have to continue the competition, they come to the audience seats to watch the game, wait for the end of the competition, and receive commemorative medals.

In the evening, Xia Mu was summoned by Yan Tie again.

The reason is that the Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto have gathered at the Quartz Plateau, and he must go and meet them.

Adu, Kikuko, Kona, and Sheba.

The first meeting was always a bit awkward, and the atmosphere was very solemn, because Xia Mu wanted to challenge them after winning the Quartz Conference.

Let’s not worry about Xia Mu’s strength for now.

It doesn’t matter whether Xia Mu can defeat them now.

Just saying that Xia Mu is a legendary Pokémon trainer is enough for them to take it seriously.

Although the Three Divine Birds were not invincible for masters of their level, and some of them had even defeated the Three Divine Birds before, taming them was indeed another concept.

“It’s really not bad. The young are really to be feared. I am really old.” Kikuko spoke first.

Her voice was relatively gentle, but her eyes were extremely vicious, as if she could see through people’s hearts at a glance.

As the king of the ghost system, Kikuko’s strength is not only as strong as the champion, but as the most senior king, she was once considered the strongest person in the Kanto region.

Even compared to her, A’du was much inferior in some aspects.

In the previous life, there was speculation on the Internet that the reason why Adu could not become the regional champion of the Kanto region was not because Kona stopped him with his ice-type, but because Kikuko was too powerful.

After all, A’du openly claimed to be the Dragon King, and later he even called himself the Dragon Champion, but in fact he was just a Flying King.

The only dragon type he possessed in the early stage was Dragonite.

Of course, Xia Mu didn’t know whether Du had other dragon-type Pokémon. He thought Du must have other dragon-type Pokémon, but his flying-type Pokémon with dragon-type characteristics were really too eye-catching.

“You don’t look old at all, Grandma Kikuko. If you were old, you should have given up this position long ago.” Kona on the side pushed up her glasses with her hand, looking like a real queen.

As the dream lover of the previous life, Kona’s temperament and figure perfectly captured Xia Mu’s aesthetic taste.

Even though Kona revealed her true intention, Kikuko was not angry.

There is a gap between the Four Heavenly Kings, which is different from the Four Heavenly Kings in other regions. Because they represent different forces, when they gather together, it is inevitable that they will make some jokes.

However, although they target each other internally, they are united as one when facing external forces.

“Girl, I haven’t seen you for more than a year, but your verbal skills have improved. Even I dare not argue with you now. You have to admit your age. This time, I may have to give up my position as the ghost king. This young man is different from previous challengers… Old man Yantie, now that everyone is here, let’s hurry up. Who of us do you want to step down?” Kikuko, leaning on a cane, said to Yantie, who was sitting in the first seat, with a tentative look on her face.

The fact that she could speak like this to the commander-in-chief of the Kanto Alliance shows how important Kikuko is in the Kanto region.

“Don’t worry, it’s not time for you to step down yet. Just take care of those forces behind you and don’t jump out and make trouble. You think you are old, but I haven’t said I am old.” There was a strong deterrent in Yan Tie’s eyes.

This look made Kikuko lose her momentum, and she could only turn her head away and stop talking.

After this conversation, she got the answer she wanted.

As long as she is not forced to step down and the situation remains the same as before, she doesn’t care about anything.

Who could it be who just doesn’t want her to step down?
Sheba?

Kona?

Adu?

The Kanto region needs to change the king. Apart from Hiba and Adu, it seems impossible to replace Kona.

Kona represents the forces of the archipelago. Once the relationship between the Kanto region and the Orange Islands breaks down, it will be enough for Yantie to be busy. The Orange Islands have always planned to establish an independent alliance.

Now, that is, Xiba and Adu, one of them is the king of two regions respectively, and the other is already the regional champion in Chengdu, so removing one title will not have much impact.

But is it that simple?
No one would be willing to give up the power they have acquired, as the interests involved are too great, unless they are given greater compensation.

At this time, not only Kikuko was calculating in her mind, but the other three were the same.

There is no doubt that they had already made their own calculations before coming, so they have roughly sorted out their own thoughts.

Now, it depends on how Yan Tie arranges it.

“I can abdicate. After all, it doesn’t really matter whether I, the king, am the king in Kanto or not. Besides, I have already become the champion in Chengdu. It doesn’t make much sense for me to keep the position of king.” A’du suddenly spoke, which changed the atmosphere abruptly.

Actively abdicate?

Kikuko was shocked and felt incredible about A’du’s courage.

Kona’s eyes exuded shrewdness. Being smart and steady, she quickly guessed A’du’s true intention.

Obviously, Adu was unwilling to accept Xia Mu’s challenge. If he challenged his position as the king of heaven, he would lose face no matter he won or lost.

After all, he is now the champion of the Chengdu region.

If the target is him, he is willing to give up this position. It depends on how Yan Tie plans to deal with it, or in other words, whether Xia Mu wants the position he is giving up.

As long as you are a smart person, you will react quickly.

Xia Mu also roughly understood what he meant, which was that if they wanted to use him as a scapegoat, then they would have to consider whether others would be convinced after Xia Mu took the position of king.

Even though Natsuki is a legendary Pokémon trainer, if there is no challenge competition to demonstrate his strength, most people will doubt Natsuki’s ability.

“You have to continue to hold the position of king until one day you voluntarily abdicate.” Yan Tie dissolved this calculated conspiracy with just one sentence.

A’du was not surprised. He just looked at Yan Tie and then at Xia Mu.

He did not have much good feelings towards Xia Mu, his junior. Even though they were all family members, Xia Mu was unknown and how much had he done?
There is absolutely no comparison with him.

Xia Mu felt the contempt in A’du’s eyes.

But he didn’t respond to him.

is it necessary?

It’s simply not necessary.

These people obviously don’t know the real story. What Yan Tie wants Xia Mu to do is to challenge the four of them and become the regional champion of the Kanto region.

It’s not just about being a superstar.

Of course, everything depends on whether Xia Mu has the ability to do so.

After watching two preliminary matches, Yan Tie more or less recognized Xia Mu’s strength. At least the crushing strength Xia Mu displayed was no worse than that of a superstar.

What’s particularly important is that he was the opponent specially arranged for Xia Mu. Starting from tomorrow, he would be able to accurately judge Xia Mu’s strength.

Xia Mu didn’t know about this. He didn’t think that Yan Tie would arrange people to attend the Quartz Conference to stop him.

“Then, it’s me who will abdicate. It doesn’t matter to me. After all, I’m the king of two regions now, and sometimes I really feel powerless.” Xiba had his eyes closed to rest, but now he suddenly opened his eyes.

It’s not Kikuko, nor is it Adu, and it’s even less likely to be Kona, so it must be him!

Yan Tie looked at Xiba and shook his head slowly.

Even if Xia Mu failed, it would not mean that Shiba would abdicate, because Shiba’s weight in the Kanto region is still very important. He is a heavyweight figure in the world fighting world and Shiba is irreplaceable.

Otherwise, he would not be allowed to be the king of two regions.

The four of them frowned.

Adu, Kikuko, and Shiba all looked at Kona.

The most unlikely person is Kona. Now that none of the three is the right person, doesn’t that mean Kona will abdicate?
Is Yantie going to do something big? Reform?
“There’s no need to guess, and there’s no need to test us all. Everyone knows it. And if I really want one of you to abdicate, I won’t discuss it with you.” Yan Tie showed his majesty as the commander-in-chief.

Even the regional champions have to avoid the limelight.

“After the Quartz Conference, Xia Mu will participate in the championship challenge.” Yan Tie said to the four people again.

After these words were spoken, the four of them became a little uneasy.

The champion of Guandu has been vacant for a long time. Many people have set their sights on this position over the years, including Adu. However, even he failed, so he had to settle for the second best and choose the champion of Chengdu.

Does Xia Mu have such ability?
According to their understanding, Xia Mu is Xia Bo’s grandson. Even though he has been carefully nurtured over the years, this sudden success is a bit too much.

They don’t know Xia Mu’s other identity yet. In fact, Xia Mu feels that he has been cheated.

How could he know that Yan Tie was his great-grandfather, and after learning about his situation, he wanted to take the initiative to push him to the position.

Not knowing the inside story, the Four Heavenly Kings could only wonder whether Xia Bo had paid some huge price in exchange for Xia Mu’s ascension to the position?

“Match-fixing?” Kikuko asked with a serious expression.

Adu’s face turned pale, Xiba frowned, and Kona looked at him with scrutiny.

Xia Mu was looked at so hard that he felt like crying but had no tears. The most important thing was that he couldn’t interrupt now. After all, it was Yan Tie who had deliberately ordered him to listen first and speak at the end.

“Follow the rules! Even I will not cheat for personal gain! Do you think I, as the commander-in-chief, will make such a low-level mistake as holding a fake match?” Yan Tie looked at the four people coldly.

There are so many other things to suspect him about, but why do you have to suspect this?

After hearing Yan Tie’s words, the Four Heavenly Kings were shocked and looked at Xia Mu again, their eyes even more confused.

Could it be that this kid is hiding his true abilities?

It’s just a Moltres. No matter how high its level is, it can’t give the four of them a headache.

“Alright, little Xia Mu, if you have anything you want to say, you may speak freely now,” Yan Tie began, catching Xia Mu off guard.

What could he have to say?

Everything has been said, what else can he say?
Yan Tie had directly provoked the Four Heavenly Kings. If he didn’t perform well, his future would be difficult.

His thoughts were racing and Xia Mu was constantly organizing his words.

Now that things have come to this, he has no choice but to go ahead. Anyway, with his current strength, he is not afraid of the four of them.

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