The Elite Four of the Hoenn League: Flora, Esmeralda, Bonnie, and Drake remained silent.
The old chairman then turned his gaze to the League Champion, Steven Stone.
Steven Stone's expression was grim. His thoughts were not on Ye Feng participating in the Ever Grande Conference, but rather on his Pokémon being taken by Ye Feng. He was currently without any main force, like a piece of trash. Forget Ye Feng, even any one of the four Elite Four members could easily take his champion position.
Seeing Steven Stone's silence, the old chairman shifted his gaze to others. These high-ranking officials were all silent. No one had any ideas.
The old chairman said slowly, "Actually, I don't really care."
"After all, Kanto and Johto have already suffered such great humiliation. It's nothing to us if our Elite Four consecutively surrender and the League Champion's trophy is kicked at the end?"
Though his words were calm, everyone present was unsettled. Ye Feng's greatest mistake was kicking the trophy every time he won the championship, saying that even dogs and cats wouldn't want it. This was equivalent to trampling everyone's dignity into the ground and grinding it fiercely.
However, even if Ye Feng didn't do such things, they wouldn't let Ye Feng pass through each region and win the League Championship. This was because the Pokémon League would not allow such a person to exist.
"Rayquaza has already been banned. Why not add another rule and deal with that Shiny Gengar as well?" suggested Flora, the Dark-type Elite Four member. Flora had the appearance of a delinquent, with a tuft of hair on his head. In fact, he used to be part of a biker gang, a troublemaker.
The old chairman narrowed his eyes. "That's not easy to do. Unlike Rayquaza, which is a legendary Pokémon that can be banned with a simple excuse for targeted action. Do you have any good ideas?"
Flora thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to come up with a good idea for Shiny Gengar. Since that's the case, let's think of another rule. The rule could state that one can only make the opponent's Pokémon unable to battle. If there's a prolonged coma or death, the participant's qualification will be directly revoked."
"That's good! This rule is excellent!" Flora's suggestion was immediately met with support from everyone. The old chairman also nodded repeatedly.
However, someone then expressed concern, "But wouldn't this anger Ye Feng? Last time, the Lance family in Johto deliberately targeted him, and now we're doing it again... this..."
The old chairman replied, "What are you afraid of? Ye Feng's Rayquaza is nothing to fear. The League has already developed weapons to deal with it. Even if they can't destroy it, they can at least subdue it temporarily."
Everyone nodded. It was at this moment that...
"What if I told you that Groudon and Kyogre are both in Ye Feng's possession!"
Steven Stone's sudden statement caused the entire room to fall silent. But then, the atmosphere became even more agitated.
"Isn't Groudon with Silph Co. in Kanto?! And Kyogre is with Devon Corporation here?!"
"No, they aren't anymore."
Steven Stone recounted the incident with Mewtwo's invitation, but he omitted the fact that his and Wallace's main forces were gone, as well as the matter of Mewtwo itself.
After hearing the explanation, the old chairman and everyone present were stunned.
"So Ye Feng possesses all three?!" The old chairman slammed the table excitedly. Is this Ye Feng trying to defy the heavens?! Having one was already heaven-defying, now he has all three?! Is he trying to become the king of the world?!
However, many people refuted Steven Stone's claim. After all, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza were all renowned. To say that Ye Feng's Rayquaza had successively defeated Groudon and Kyogre was too exaggerated. Perhaps you're just creating a diversion! Everyone here knew the relationship between Wallace and Steven Stone.
Steven Stone sneered, "Fine, then investigate it yourselves!"
Instantly, the conference room erupted again. Finally, the old chairman slammed the table, "Alright, if Groudon and Kyogre are indeed in Ye Feng's hands, we will borrow them from him under the guise of research to develop corresponding weapons. Additionally, the new rule proposed by Flora will be added to the tournament rules. Meeting adjourned!"
...
"Sigh, this kind of thing should be left to the professors. Handing it to me. Really."
At this moment, in Slateport City.
Esmeralda, the Ghost-type Elite Four member of the Hoenn League, and Glacia, the Ice-type Elite Four member, arrived at Slateport City, where Ye Feng was currently located.
It was simple for the League to obtain Ye Feng's contact information. Thus, Esmeralda and Glacia were assigned. Having already contacted Ye Feng, they arrived under a beach umbrella at the Golden Sand Beach in Slateport City.
Ye Feng was dressed in a casual floral shirt and beach shorts, eating a delicious and cold ice cream while enjoying the beautiful sea view. Under the large beach umbrella, there were two white lounge chairs. On the table, a pile of cold drinks and ice cream was prepared for the two female guests.
"You are Ye Feng? You're not bad-looking, even better than on television." Elite Four member Esmeralda, the Ghost-type specialist, seemed very familiar. She sat down on a chair directly. Elite Four member Glacia also sat down.
Esmeralda: "Ye Feng, I mentioned it on the phone. We are here to borrow Groudon and Kyogre for research. We hope you won't make things difficult for us."
Ye Feng looked Esmeralda up and down. She was a dark-skinned girl. Her hair length was comparable to Ye Feng's, giving her a masculine aura. However, her features were exquisite. Furthermore, her attire was bold, carrying a tropical vibe.
Ye Feng smiled, "I don't want to make things difficult for you, but what I need to tell you is that I really don't have Groudon and Kyogre. I told you on the phone before, and you didn't believe me. Sigh."
Yes. If Ye Feng truly had Groudon and Kyogre, he would have lent them to you directly. What does it matter what you do with them? After all, they are legendary Pokémon to you, but to him, they are nothing.
Hearing this, Esmeralda and Glacia exchanged glances.
Esmeralda said, "Ye Feng, please don't make things difficult for me, okay? Besides, you know I have a deep connection with these two Pokémon."
Ye Feng: "What connection?"
Esmeralda: "Do you know who my grandparents are?"
Ye Feng: "No."
Esmeralda: "They are the guardians of Mt. Pyre."
"You are their granddaughter?!" Hearing this, Ye Feng quickly took a sip of his cold drink. The orange-flavored drink was refreshingly cool, making him feel even more comfortable on the scorching summer beach. Ye Feng was familiar with Mt. Pyre. Although he hadn't been there yet, he had visited it countless times in the game back then. It was a giant graveyard for Pokémon. The guardians were an old man and an old woman. And the most crucial point was:
"The Red and Blue Orbs that can control Groudon and Kyogre, your grandparents were guarding them, right? But they were later taken by Maxie and Archie."
Esmeralda quickly nodded, "Yes, that's right."