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

Chapter 501 The Allure of the Golden Gyarados

A young trainer named Apo entered the Veiled Gym, his eyes filled with tension and anticipation.

"Greetings, Librarian!" Apo bowed respectfully. "My name is Apo. My partner Gyarados and I watched the broadcast of the Dragon Gate Tournament, and your Golden Gyarados... was truly breathtaking!"

Arriving at the backyard pool battleground, Apo released a robust, fierce-looking blue Gyarados.

It looked no different from a regular Gyarados, but its gleaming scales and calm demeanor suggested that it had undergone a lot of arduous training.

Li Shuwen glanced at Gyarados and nodded: "Your Gyarados is very well trained, with a very solid foundation."

"Thank you for the compliment!" Encouraged, Apo mustered his courage and said.

"I have a favor to ask... Could you please allow Gym Leader Shuwen to use his Golden Gyarados to battle against my Gyarados in this gym battle?"

He paused, a slight blush rising to his face, and continued to explain:

"My Gyarados has been trying to learn Dragon Dance, but it's always just a little bit off, and it can't quite grasp that feeling of coordinating power and rhythm."

"I...I believe that if he can personally experience the power of the Golden Gyarados, he will definitely be able to break through his bottleneck!"

Looking at the burning determination in Apo and Gyarados's eyes, Li Shuwen nodded and said:

"no problem."

Apo clenched his fist excitedly, "That's great!"

Li Shuwen took out a Poké Ball, and the long, magnificent golden body of the Golden Gyarados coiled in the field, sunlight falling on its scales and reflecting a dazzling luster.

The blue Gyarados's body tensed instantly, sensing a deep-seated tremor from the golden Gyarados.

"The battle begins!" Akai, acting as the referee, announced loudly.

Po launched the first attack: "Gyarados, let's go! Aqua Tail!"

Blue Gyarados roared, its thick tail coiling around the torrent, and swept towards Gold Gyarados with tremendous force.

Li Shuwen said calmly, "Avoid it, use Dragon's Fury."

The golden Gyarados nimbly retreated, allowing its water tail to glide just wide across its scales.

He opened his mouth and spat out a torrent of blazing dragon-type energy.

Dragon's Fury struck the blue Gyarados precisely on the side, causing it to stagger and let out a painful roar.

Po shouted encouragement, "Gyarados, I believe in you! Keep attacking! Crunch!"

The blue Gyarados, enduring the pain, opened its massive jaws, gathering Dark-type energy, and viciously lunged to bite.

Li Shuwen waved his hand, "Waterfall climbing."

The golden Gyarados was instantly enveloped by surging water, riding the giant wave to crash head-on with even greater force!

The blue Gyarados was forcefully knocked back by that immense power.

The blue Gyarados was panting heavily, and for the first time, a hint of wavering and frustration appeared in its eyes.

The golden Gyarados's calm yet profound dragon eyes stared at him, as if scrutinizing him, or perhaps waiting.

"Gyarados! Look at me!" Po's voice pierced through his confusion. "Do you remember the storms we braved together? Do you remember how we never backed down when facing those Megalodons?"

"I believe in you. You can definitely master that power and create our own dance!"

Apo's voice was a little hoarse with excitement, but the trust and expectation in it were incredibly sincere.

As the blue Gyarados listened to its trainer's words, the wavering in its eyes was gradually replaced by determination.

Po clenched his fist. "Gyarados, use Dragon Dance!"

Gyarados responded to Po's heart and began to twist its massive body. At first, the movements were somewhat clumsy and hesitant, imitating the rhythm of the dragon dance in its memory.

A faint dragon-type energy began to swirl around him, but it was difficult to stabilize.

The golden Gyarados released a massive aura that oppressed the blue Gyarados, forcing it to focus its energy and compress its power.

Under the combined influence of this powerful external pressure and internal determination, the blue Gyarados's movements gradually became smoother.

The dragon-type energy around it converged from the faint airflow into a clearly visible pale red halo, and its aura began to rise steadily!

"It's done! It's Dragon Dance!" Apo shouted with ecstasy.

The blue Gyarados let out a roar that echoed through the sky!

His attack and speed are significantly enhanced by the Dragon Dance!

"Great! Gyarados, let's show them our power! Giga Impact!"

Po seized the opportunity and launched his strongest attack.

The blue Gyarados merged its newly acquired power with all its fighting spirit, transforming into a blue comet that charged headlong into the golden figure.

Li Shuwen's eyes lit up with approval. "Gyarados, use Dragon Dive!"

The golden Gyarados let out a long roar, and its golden body was enveloped in an incomparably dazzling energy light, like a second sun!

boom--!!!

A deafening roar erupted in the center of the battlefield, and the powerful energy shockwave even made Akai, who was standing on the sidelines, take a step back.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, once it settled, the blue Gyarados lay in the pool, rendered unable to battle.

The golden Gyarados remained suspended in the air, though its breathing became slightly rapid.

"Gyarados!" Po immediately ran over, checking on his companion with concern.

Li Shuwen also came over and handed Apo a paving stone badge:

"You and Gyarados performed exceptionally well; you both deserve this badge."

Apo took the badge, clutching it tightly in his hand. Looking at the slowly awakening blue Gyarados, his eyes filled with pride, he said, "Thank you, Gym Leader! Thank you, Golden Gyarados!"

"And thank you even more, my partner!"

Shortly after Apo left, the Veiled Dojo welcomed its second special challenger.

A red-haired youth who called himself Ryuzaki strode arrogantly into the Veiled Gym.

Unlike Awa's humble attempt to learn, Ryuzaki's entrance was marked by a distinctly hostile atmosphere.

"Master Li Shuwen, I watched the broadcast of the Lungmen Tournament." Ryuzaki cut to the chase. "A golden Gyarados? Hmph, just a color to attract attention!"

"My red Gyarados, honed through countless trials, is the strongest! I'm here today to prove that the so-called golden Gyarados is just a pretty face!"

"It's nowhere near as good as my red Gyarados, honed through countless bloody battles!"

Akai was indignant. "You think you can compare to my master's Golden Gyarados?!"

Li Shuwen raised his hand to shut Akai up, and said casually, "The Veil Dojo welcomes everyone to come and challenge us."

"I allow you to talk to yourself about some things, but if you want to say them outside, you'd better defeat me first!"

"I couldn't be happier!" A fierce glint flashed in Ryuzaki's eyes. "Now I'll show you the true power of the Red Gyarados!"

"I'll see who dares to say my red Gyarados is inferior to the golden Gyarados after I defeat you!"