Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 493 The Dragon Gate Tournament Begins!

Li Shuwen immediately released his wave power to check on Magikarp's condition.

The Magikarp was found to be fine, just showing signs of intense brain activity, likely from a grand and dramatic dream.

Li Shuwen was a little confused. Wasn't the effect of the Moonless Night Lotus supposed to prevent the user from dreaming? How come the Magikarp started dreaming right after eating it?

Moreover, as the dream progressed, Magikarp's body began to emit a black light.

Electivire stepped forward, its tail crackling with bluish-white electricity. "A fight?"

Li Shuwen waved his hand, "No, Magikarp doesn't need to be forcibly awakened by electricity."

Without delay, Li Shuwen recalled Electivire, picked up Magikarp, and returned to the ferry as quickly as possible along the waterway.

Upon seeing Li Shuwen return, the port manager comforted him, "Don't be discouraged, it's normal not to get the Moonless Night Lotus."

"Those Ghost-type Pokémon are really strong. If we can't get them this year, we'll try again next year."

Li Shuwen smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Thank you, Uncle, but we have already successfully obtained the Moonless Night Lotus."

As he spoke, Li Shuwen showed the long, thin, black petal in his hand. He had deliberately kept one petal so that Dr. Yamanashi could help analyze the composition of the Moonless Night Lotus.

Let's see what effect the Moonless Nightingale has on Magikarp.

The port manager glanced at his watch in surprise. "You've only been inside for less than three hours, and you've already got it?"

What about the time he spent a month trying to make it work, and almost lost his life?

The port manager took out a bottle of yellow fish oil and handed it to Li Shuwen, saying, "Apply the fish oil to the places where you come into contact with the river water, otherwise you will definitely develop a chronic illness."

Li Shuwen could also feel that during the hours he had been immersed in the river, the Yellow Spring water was constantly eroding his body.

Although the water of the underworld is not as deadly to the living as it is to ghosts.

However, this does not mean that a living person can escape unscathed from the Yellow Springs.

Li Shuwen smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Uncle."

Holding the fish oil, Li Shuwen did not use it directly.

Instead, his body emitted a faint blue light, and streams of black water vapor were forced out from Li Shuwen's body.

As for Magikarp, Li Shuwen discovered that the corruption caused by the Yellow Spring Water to Magikarp seemed to be a good thing.

Compared to the Dragon Gate Tournament, soaking in the Yellow Springs might bring a greater boost to Magikarp.

This might be the environment that the ancient Magikarp needed to evolve?

The port manager noticed Li Shuwen's actions but didn't say anything.

It's a good thing for young people to be cautious.

They returned to the port with Li Shuwen, but the port manager refused to accept Li Shuwen's money no matter what.

"Your successful evolution of a golden Gyarados is the greatest reward for me and for the entire Dragon God Island."

"With the Golden Gyarados, you might even become an honorary clan leader in the Dragon Clan."

Li Shuwen blinked. "Honorary Clan Chief?"

The port manager waved his hand, "Although the honorary patriarch is just a nice-sounding title with no real power, the true patriarch of the Dragon God Clan also has little power now."

"However, when you visit Dragon God Island again, you will receive the highest level of treatment; everything you spend will be free!"

Li Shuwen laughed and said, "Just for this free opportunity, I'll definitely work hard with Magikarp!"

Li Shuwen called Dr. Yamanashi and learned about the changes in Magikarp. Dr. Yamanashi quickly adjusted the machine.

When Li Shuwen arrived, he immediately gave Magikarp a physical examination.

Upon seeing the test results, Dr. Yamanashi nodded and said, "No problem, all good news. Shuwen, do you still remember the Emerald Compendium that you and Cynthia found?"

Li Shuwen nodded. "Of course, what does this have to do with Magikarp's situation?"

Dr. Yamanashi continued to explain, "There is a type of fish in the Pokédex called the Ghost-tailed Blackfish, which evolves by carrying the soul power of its kind and eventually gains the Ghost attribute."

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "Doctor, the golden Gyarados shouldn't be a Ghost-type, right?"

Dr. Yamanashi laughed and said, "That's not true, but Magikarp's current situation is very similar to that of Bass before its evolution."

"If we cultivate large numbers of white-striped warrior perch in that blackwater river you mentioned, we might be able to recreate the dark tailed blackfish."

Dr. Yamanashi is already considering which old friends he should invite to clean up the troublesome evil spirits on the Shadow Isles without affecting the environment.

How could the Shadow Isles, such a wonderful experimental environment, become a sanctuary and hunting ground for a bunch of evil spirits?

Previously, unaware of the value of the Shadow Isles, we could only leave them unattended and minimize the entry of outsiders.

We can't ban it, otherwise those trainers will be even more eager to go in and take a look when they hear about the ban.

Akai asked curiously, "Doctor, does that mean Magikarp now possesses all the necessary qualities to evolve into Golden Gyarados?"

Dr. Yamanashi did not give a definite answer, "I can only say that the chances are very high, but whether it will succeed depends on the efforts of Shuwen and Magikarp."

Until a bright, full moon appeared in the sky, its light illuminating Magikarp's glittering golden scales.

When its scales faintly emitted a golden light, Magikarp finally woke up.

Magikarp's eyes were still somewhat confused, and it couldn't help but twitch its tail.

After falling from the pond onto the grass, Magikarp finally regained full consciousness.

Isn't he the great Dragon King? What's he doing here?

While doing push-ups, Kai heard the sound of water and immediately shouted excitedly, "Master, Magikarp is awake!"

Li Shuwen glanced at the peculiar moon phase on Dragon God Island. Today it was a nearly full white moon, and tomorrow night it would be the most special golden full moon of the year on Dragon God Island.

Under the golden full moon, Li Shuwen believed that Magikarp would surely succeed.

"Magikarp, we've passed three tests. Now it's time for your final leap!"

Magikarp's gaze was firm. He had experienced the ancient memories of bloodlines in his dreams and knew what the real Dragon King was like.

He will definitely succeed tomorrow!

As an annual event, more than 300 trainers participate.

They depart every half hour, with the first departure time being 8:00 AM.

More than twenty trainers chose to start in the first round.

Most trainers who set off in the first round brought Pokémon other than Magikarp.

Besides Li Shuwen, who was carrying a golden Magikarp, there was another young man who was also carrying a golden Magikarp.

The boy had dazzling red hair and an equally arrogant expression. "Dragon, there's even a golden Magikarp participating in the competition today."

"Then let them witness firsthand how we ascend the Dragon Gate and transform into true dragons!"

This golden Magikarp has the same arrogance as its trainer.

With a sudden flick of its tail, a spray of water shot towards the golden carp.

Can the Golden Magikarp endure this?

It opened its mouth and spat out a jet of water, scattering the water droplets as the powerful jet of water grazed past the golden Magikarp.

The Dragon Gate Tournament is a speed competition, and participants are prohibited from attacking each other.

Of course, you can also use any means other than attacking to make things difficult for your opponent.

After all, the road to success is full of challenges.