A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Mo spent this time feeling relaxed and content.
Both Dawn and Breaking Dawn were developing in an orderly fashion, and Jiang Mo completely became a hands-off boss, enjoying his rare leisure time.
During this period, his life was simple and regular: training with his Pokémon in the mornings, reviewing research materials in the afternoons, and spending evenings with his family.
The Shenzhou Alliance's annual college entrance examination arrived as scheduled, with a tense atmosphere pervading every school, and every third-year high school student actively preparing for it.
For ordinary families, the college entrance examination was an excellent opportunity to change their destiny.
Especially for young people whose Pokémon aptitudes were not high or who lacked resources, as long as they could get into a university, whether it was a Pokémon-related major or another field, it meant a stable future.
But none of this concerned Jiang Mo; he had already been directly admitted to Kyoto University, and not only that, he had also become a personal disciple of Dr. Ouyang, a top scholar in the Alliance.
Although the school had given him a complete green light for his college entrance examination qualification, and even sent several invitations hoping he could participate in the graduation ceremony, Jiang Mo had no interest in it.
If he was already admitted, who would still go take the college entrance examination?
Jiang Mo understood that his goals were no longer limited to ordinary academic paths and grades; he was aiming for a broader world, a higher peak.
And now, his eyes were set on an event that was enough to ignite his fighting spirit—the Shenzhou Alliance High School League.
Held every two years, the Shenzhou Alliance High School League was a proving ground for Trainer geniuses, a stage where countless young Superiors dreamed of making their mark.
This League was not only a symbol of honor but also an important platform for the Alliance to select future Four Heavenly Kings and Champion-level powerhouses.
Over the past few decades, every top Trainer in the Alliance had shone brightly in this arena.
And this time, Jiang Mo also intended to participate.
The high prestige of the League attracted countless people; it was said that the Champion's rewards included not only a huge prize money and high-level resources but also precious items from some legendary Pokémon.
For example, fragments of Groudon, scales of Rayquaza, and even hair from Mew were all in this category.
These top-tier resources were not only powerful aids that Trainers dreamed of but also represented the Shenzhou Alliance's supreme commendation for the Champion.
Jiang Mo knew that even though Dawn and Breaking Dawn were powerful now, there was still a clear resource gap compared to a behemoth like the Alliance.
Especially these rare resources dropped from Legendary Pokémon, no matter how strong Breaking Dawn was, it couldn't produce such trump cards.
For the further rise of Breaking Dawn in the future, Jiang Mo had to seize every opportunity, and this High School League was the best time for him to improve himself and acquire resources.
Jiang Mo sat in the courtyard, his gaze deep, a hint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.
There were still 6 months until the start of the Shenzhou Alliance High School League, by which time he would have already entered the gates of Kyoto University, making him eligible to register.
The college entrance examination finally concluded, and the streets and alleys were less tense, filled with more relaxation and anticipation.
For Jiang Mo, although the college entrance examination was irrelevant, it also made him feel how quickly time passed.
A year, as if in the blink of an eye.
Sitting by the stone table in his home courtyard, Jiang Mo leisurely held a cup of tea, his gaze sweeping over the lush greenery of the garden, looking into the distance, his heart rippling.
“Exactly one year ago…” he murmured softly, the scene that changed his life appearing in his mind.
It was an ordinary yet extraordinary day.
He had just activated the game panel that had been dormant for more than ten years, and looking at the interface that appeared out of thin air before him, he remembered his hands trembling slightly with excitement at the time.
Pikachu and Shiny Gastly were the first partners he obtained through this panel.
At that moment, he felt as if he had grasped the key to destiny, realizing that his life would be completely different from that of ordinary people.
Today, Pikachu is still a core member of the team; he is fearless in every battle, and although he occasionally Slacks Off, he is undoubtedly Jiang Mo's most trusted trump card.
And Shiny Gastly has already evolved into Haunter and is gradually demonstrating its superb combat talent; although he is playful, Jiang Mo can confidently entrust his back to him.
In this year, he gained several more partners: Goomy, Pupitar, Eevee… Every Pokémon grew with him, together witnessing the ups and downs of this year.
His team has now all reached Elite Level; this speed is not fast, but it's not slow either.
Unlike Trainers who blindly pursue rapid leveling, Jiang Mo always believed that a Pokémon's foundation was the most important.
He insisted on comprehensively training his Pokémon in skill proficiency, combat awareness, and physical fitness, not rushing for immediate results, but for a longer-term future.
Jiang Mo put down his teacup and turned his gaze to the Pokémon in the courtyard.
Pikachu was sparring with Pupitar; he used agile footwork and rapid Agility to approach, then used Iron Tail to restrain the opponent, while Pupitar stood firm, counterattacking with Rock Slide.
Haunter was practicing Shadow Ball nearby, each move precise and powerful, and Sliggoo had become his best sandbag...
Eevee, who had recently joined the team, was doing physical training nearby; this was related to the speed at which he could switch his evolved forms, and Eevee also needed to carefully balance the various attributes within his body to ensure precise invocation when evolving and using moves.
Jiang Mo's lips curved into a slight, gratified smile.
He knew that although the team's improvement might not seem as rapid as some genius Trainers, this solid foundation would surely become their confidence in the face of strong enemies in the future.
In this year, he not only captured such a powerful team but also became the Young Master of Breaking Dawn and personally founded Dawn Company.
Recalling the various experiences of the year, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
From an ordinary high school student to now a Young Master bearing heavy responsibilities and controlling the future development direction of Breaking Dawn, this growth and responsibility were something he had never imagined before.
However, this year's journey was not smooth sailing. His hands were already stained with blood—those who coveted Breaking Dawn or tried to hinder his progress all paid the price.
Although he was never bloodthirsty, in this world where the strong are revered, sometimes ruthlessness is necessary.
Every time he acted to kill, he never regretted it; with his own ideals, some stepping stones of corpses were unavoidable.
“It feels like just yesterday…” Jiang Mo sighed softly, his fingertips gently caressing the rim of the teacup.
He once worried about how he would survive in this Pokémon world; at first, he only thought of becoming a Breeder like his mother, but now, he has already embarked on a path destined to be extraordinary.
