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Chapter 289 The First Real-Life Doubles Match: VS. Superstar Xin Li! (4k)

Even with the complete blueprints provided by the system, it still took more than half a year to build this colossal machine with a surreal aesthetic from scratch.

Is it no wonder that this is a forbidden creation involving the realm of time?
Dr. Futu informed Xia Chi of the news the moment the time machine was created.

For the machine's first operation, he naturally wanted to invite the "father of time machines" to witness it together.

This matter was of great importance, so after a moment's thought, Xia Chi decided to consult the Padiya champion.

The call to Yeci was answered quickly.

"Hey, Sister Ye Ci."

Ye Ci's voice, tinged with laughter, came through the phone, "Oh, you're such a busy person, you actually have time to call me."

Since the last Taijinghua press conference, the two have rarely had the opportunity to contact each other.

With Xia Chi's thick skin, he naturally didn't care about this level of teasing.

He coughed lightly and said, "I was just afraid of disturbing His Excellency the Champion, who is very busy with his affairs. This time, I really have something important to discuss."

Sensing the seriousness in his tone, Ye Ci stopped joking: "What is it?"

Xia Chi said seriously, "I just received news from Dr. Futu that the time machine has been built."

"Oh?"

Ye Ci clicked his tongue lightly, his tone slightly raised, "This news actually reached you before I did. It seems your influence in Padiya is quite formidable."

Xia Chi broke out in a cold sweat. "No, no, Sister Ye Ci, you are the only sun in Padiya."

Ye Ci chuckled: "Just kidding. I've been keeping track of things at the Zero Zone Research Institute as well, and I just happened to find out about it."

"So, whenever you have time to come to Padiyah, I'll be waiting for you to come, and we can go together."

Xia Chi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Uh, Sister Ci, actually I'm already here."

Ye Ci looked slightly surprised: "Hmm? When did you arrive?"

Xia Chi said calmly, "It was just a few days ago, when I came to help Qi Shu with pre-competition training."

"Oh--"

The leader of the Chishu CP fans, Ye Ci, said meaningfully, drawing out his words, "That's good. You young people should communicate more."

Helpless, Xia Chi quickly steered the conversation back on track, "So, my idea is to wait until this Heavenly King Challenge is over before officially activating the time machine, is that okay, Sister Ci?"

"Yes, this arrangement is more secure."

After a moment's thought, Ye Ci agreed, "Perfect, Xin Li and I will accompany you to District Zero."

Xia Chi asked in surprise, "Is Heavenly King Xin Li going too?"

"What? Are you worried she can't handle the danger?"

"That's not it."

Xia Chi explained, "I was just thinking about when I'd have a chance to spar with her."

There's a well-known saying in the Pokémon world: "The moment a trainer's eyes meet is the signal that the battle has begun!"

It's perfectly normal for top trainers to want to spar with each other.

Although Xia Chi has only been a trainer for a year, there is no doubt that he has already entered the ranks of top trainers.

Therefore, Ye Ci did not find Xia Chi's challenge to be particularly abrupt.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "To enter Zone Zero, we must ensure that our Pokémon are in perfect condition. Therefore, we can only schedule the battles before the Elite Four Challenge."

Ye Ci then changed the subject, half-jokingly suggesting, "How about you all have a Heavenly King Challenge? The winner can directly inherit the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Patia, how about that?"

Xia Chi: "Sister Ye Ci, I heard all about your scheme in Niangguang City."

Ye Ci laughed: "Just kidding. Xin Li and I will be in Niangguang City tomorrow. We can have a match then."

"it is good."

Xia Chi responded.

After ending the call with Yeci, Xia Chi conveyed the decision to activate the time machine after the Heavenly King Challenge to the Zero District Research Institute.

Dr. Furtu had no objection to this.

After all, the top trainers from the Padia region are all gathered in Bright City, their eyes focused on the upcoming Elite Four battle.

If some ferocious and powerful Paradoxical Pokémon were to actually escape from the time machine, I'm afraid no one would be able to control the situation.

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November 31th, dawn was breaking.

Only three days remain until the start of the King of Fighters Challenge.

The sun of Padia arrived as scheduled in her loyal city of Nimbus.

Accompanying her was Xin Li, the terrestrial superstar who captivated both men and women with her unique charm.

Even though the special training has entered its final sprint, Qi Shu is not so short of time that he cannot meet with his boss.

She appeared at the dojo entrance with Xia Chi, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed than expected.

This was the first time Xia Chi had met this incredibly popular and handsome gaming king in real life.

Xin Li wore her signature overalls outfit, with her short, lake-green hair falling to one side of her forehead. When she smiled with her eyes narrowed, she exuded a lazy yet cool and aggressive charm.

"Long time no see, Little Qishu~"

Xin Li, with one hand in her pocket, said in an upbeat tone, "Wow, this is incredible! They're actually going to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings now."

She paused deliberately, leaned closer, and said with a mischievous smile, "But why don't you challenge me? I'd love to accept the challenge too."

Although she might be a bit superficial, Xin Li's appearance suggests she's not exactly a model of composure.

His enthusiasm for exciting battles is probably no less than that of his formidable rival, Nemo, whom he secretly admires.

Qi Shu's face immediately fell, and he replied irritably, "What would I have to be thinking to challenge Sister Xin Li?"

If Xinli, who specializes in ground-based attacks, were to face Qishu, he would truly be the strictest father ever.

Xin Li smiled and squinted, "It's alright. After you take down that guy Aoki, we'll have plenty of opportunities to compete."

She turned to look at Xia Chi, a look of interest in her eyes. "You must be Teacher Xia Chi. I've heard so much about you."

Xia Chi then found an opening to speak and replied with a smile, "Nice to meet you, Heavenly King Xin Li."

"Oh, don't be so polite."

Xin Li stepped forward in a rather generous manner and patted Xia Chi on the shoulder.

Her movements were as natural as those of an old friend, which also allowed Xia Chi to directly perceive her tall figure, which far exceeded that of ordinary women.

"You're a few years younger than Qi Shu, right? Just call me Sister Xin Li. I love juniors like you who are both strong and cute."

Qi Shu puffed out his cheeks and muttered softly, "Didn't Sister Xin Li say before that I was her favorite?"

Xin Li teased, "Is Little Qishu jealous? How cute~"

As for who this jealousy is directed at...
Judging from the meaningful look in her eyes as she swept over Xia Chi, and Qi Shu's reaction of blushing slightly as she glanced at Xia Chi, the answer was self-evident.

After the joke, Xinli got down to business, "Sister Yeci said you want to have a fight with me?"

Xia Chi nodded frankly: "Yes, that's the idea. I wonder what Sister Xinli thinks?"

Xin Li rubbed her wrists, eager to try, and said, "Of course, that's exactly what I'm thinking."

Xia Chi suggested, "So, the format is three against three? And no Mega Evolution?"

Considering that Xinli's lineup didn't seem to have any suitable Mega Evolution Pokémon, he proposed this format.

"No Mega Evolution is fine, but how about a 4v4 doubles format?"

Xin Li laughed and said, "I've been enjoying playing doubles online lately, and I'd like to try it in real life too."

Xia Chi was slightly surprised.

I never expected Xinli's hobby to be so niche. Of course, there are people in the Pokémon world who play double battles. For example, the gym leaders Xiaofeng and Xiaonan in the Hoenn region require you to use double battles to pass the Conduit Test.

Doubles enthusiasts can also be found in certain battle subways in the Unova region.

However, it is quite difficult for a trainer to command two Pokémon at the same time, and two people teaming up for double battles requires a high degree of teamwork.

Therefore, doubles matches, which theoretically have a higher tactical value, have become a niche sport in reality.

Xia Chi remembers that in Pokémon Horizon, Xinli had a double battle experience with Riko.

I never expected to run into this timeline.

As a doubles enthusiast in the game, Xia Chi readily agreed: "Okay, let's do 4v4 doubles then!"

He did some self-analysis.

The advantage of playing doubles alone lies in the timeliness of telepathic commands.

Of course, there are also disadvantages—

This was his first time playing doubles in real life; his experience in the game was purely theoretical.

However, the more this was the case, the more Xia Chi looked forward to the match.

Qi Shu suddenly raised his hand and interjected, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, may I broadcast this match live?"

Seeing Xia Chi and Xin Li turn to look at her with a puzzled expression, she clasped her hands together and pleaded, "Please, today is the last day of the month, and there's only one hour left in the live stream this month."

Xia Chi nodded without hesitation.

Xin Li flicked a strand of hair from her forehead and said, "I can't refuse Xiao Qishu's request."

Xia Chi: "."

She really got it.
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The battle location was naturally chosen to be the nearby enclosed Brewmaster Gym.

Ye Ci, who had been watching the excitement from the sidelines, once again took on the role of referee.

Qi Shu excitedly pulled out his Rotom phone and quickly started a live stream.

Making up for the length of a live stream isn't exactly a lie, but it can at least be considered an excuse.

Given Qishu's current size, the rewards for live streaming duration are just a small amount of money.

The main reason is that after more than a week of closed training, Qishu is really bored.

When there's finally a great match to watch, you naturally want to indulge in the thrill of commentary.

From this perspective, putting everything else aside, Qishu's passion for live streaming is still very pure.

"Kiki-sama's surprise broadcast has started! Everyone come and watch!"

Although the title of the live stream was unremarkable, thanks to Qishu's immense popularity, the live stream quickly attracted a large audience.

[Hey, wasn't Kijuu supposed to be having a Grandmaster Challenge match with Aoki soon? Why did he suddenly start streaming?]

[Holy crap, prison water! You two aren't actually living together, are you?]

[Waaaaah, Kiki-sama, you can't be in a relationship until at least ten years after I die!]

Where did this clown come from?

[Xin Li, the Heavenly Queen, and Ye Ci, the Champion, are here too? Are they going to have a match?]

[It looks like Xia Chi and Xin Li are playing, Qi Shu is providing commentary, and Ye Ci is the referee—a gathering of experts!]

Qi Shu chuckled and said, "Oh, right~ I was worried that everyone would get impatient waiting for my match, so I specially invited Teacher Xia Chi and Heavenly King Xin Li to play an exhibition match for everyone. The format is 4v4 doubles~"

[That's right, it was called to show me! (Hands on hips)]

Doubles match? That's rare.

[Is Laoshui one of the earliest streamers on the entire internet to delve into doubles tactics? The advantage is mine!]

[It's hard to say, after all, Xin Li is a top star. Apart from that spectacular battle against Mikoli, Xia Chi hasn't defeated a top star in any official match, has he?]

Real-life doubles matches are relatively unfamiliar to Xia Chi.

For most viewers in front of the screen, it was a novel and rare experience.

So while the outcome of this battle is uncertain, one thing is certain.

This is sure to be a very exciting top-level battle.

Meanwhile, Qishu was busy launching his broadcast.

The atmosphere suddenly froze inside the main arena of the Brewing Light Dojo.

Xia Chi and Xin Li stood at opposite ends of the ground, their gazes meeting in the air.

The moment Ye Ci swung his arm down, a clear sound broke the silence.

"The battle begins!"

Xia Chi and Xin Li each threw a Poké Ball with both hands, which exploded in the center of the field.

Blinding white light burst forth one after another, and amidst the surge of energy, four elves of different shapes suddenly appeared!

Standing in front of Xia Chi were Magical Masked Cat and Zhenyi Hair.

However, Xia Chi raised an eyebrow slightly at Xin Li's choice of starting Pokémon.

The Earth King, as steady as a mountain and with smooth skin, lay prostrate on the ground. This was not unexpected; it was undoubtedly Xin Li's trump card.

Surprisingly, a huge shadow hovered over the Earth King.

A giant bird, its entire body covered in dark blue steel armor, with sharp eyes and outstretched wings, cast a suffocatingly oppressive aura—

Steel-armored Raven!
How could a Flying/Steel type Pokémon appear in the starting lineup of the Ground-type Elite Four?

"Are you surprised, Professor Xia Chi?"

Since it was a friendly match for sparring purposes, Xin Li didn't rush to give instructions. Instead, she smiled and said, "Corviknight is a Pokémon I added after watching your tactics lesson. Teacher Xia Chi, could you give me some feedback?"

Xia Chi glanced at Corviknight and nodded, saying, "A fantastic Pokémon, perfect defensive synergy!"

Xin Li clapped her hands and laughed, "As expected of Teacher Xia Chi!"

She chose to raise this Corviknight after careful consideration, with the aim of forming a defensive alliance with the Earth King.

There are actually quite a few twists and turns involved—

Earth-type monsters are weak to Ground and Psychic types, which Corviknight is perfectly immune to, or even completely immune to.

Corviknight's two major weaknesses are Electric and Fire types, which Earth-type King is immune to, and it is not particularly afraid of the other.

Furthermore, one of the two Pokémon is a shield for special defense, and the other is a Wailing Wall for physical attackers.

It can be described as a match made in heaven.

The analysis flows smoothly and naturally, but without deliberate explanation, clarifying the key points is not easy.

Unexpectedly, Xia Chi saw right through me today.

Shouldn't he be considered the "founding father of joint defense construction theory"?

With this thought in mind, Xin Li's fighting spirit grew even stronger.

"Then, I won't stand on ceremony!"

Xinli's eyes sharpened, and with a surge of fighting spirit, she issued the command, "Corviknight, Reflect Wall! Earth King, Invisibility Rock!"

“Gah—”

The Steel Raven let out a metallic screeching sound, its wings suddenly flapping, and countless energy points converged, rapidly forming a semi-transparent super-energy barrier in front of it.

At the same time, the Earth King's body surged with energy, and countless sharp, invisible rocks began to materialize in the energy field, soon to cover half of Xia Chi's field!

(Bonus chapter 33/40 for monthly pass winners)

(End of this chapter)