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Chapter 292: Bear Apprentice Gets MVP, Magic Masked Cat is a Winner Without Even Trying! (4k)

Just as the Earth King had recovered his strength and was already as fragile as a candle in the wind, Xin Li saw the Three Moles attempt to finish him off but failed and were instead killed.

Suddenly, everything went black before her eyes.

"Come back, you useless thing!"

Well, given Xinli's personality, she certainly wouldn't say something like that.

However, it is undeniable that with this crucial round ending in a complete defeat, the situation is beginning to show signs of spiraling out of control.

Dugtrio fell, Terrier was badly injured, and Corviknight in its Poké Ball wasn't much better off.

In this doubles battle, the only thing they can rely on is their last Pokémon, Torterra, which is in good health.

The problem is that Torterra is four times weak to ice. If it gets hit by the unreasonable way this bear apprentice breaks its defense, combined with the Magic Masked Cat's triple spin attack, then Cindy will also break her defense.

The good news is that Xiong's apprentice has only a sliver of health left—literally just a sliver!
The [Violent Poison] status effect left by the Earth King was still in effect, and it was [Sprayed Out] to deal full damage.

It is still alive only because "the poisoning is not lethal".

All that's needed is to finish off the last bit of damage.

Even the [dust blowing] characteristic, which can cause small but persistent sandstorms, can be completely ended by blowing them.

Pulling her chaotic thoughts back, Xinli quickly picked up the Poké Ball and recalled the Dugtrio, which had lost its ability to battle.

Our half of the field suddenly became empty.

She took a deep breath, pulled out a Poké Ball from each hand at the same time, and threw them onto the field with all her might!

"Corviknight and Torterra, I'm leaving them to you!"

A flash of white light appeared as two elves appeared on the battlefield, which had been reduced to ruins by several earthquakes and tunneling.

"Steel Crow, maximum range storm!"

To prevent Xiong's apprentice from using a move like [Resurrection] to counterattack, Xin Li cautiously refrained from commanding the Earth Platform Turtle for the time being.

Instead, it keeps the user in a state of alert, ready to use [Guard] at any time.

Everything will have to wait until the dust settles and Xiong's apprentice falls down.

Xin Li wasn't worried that Xia Chi would take Xiong's apprentice back—

If a Bear Apprentice is completely dead and has [Invisible Rock] on the battlefield, a single U-turn will allow Invisible Rock to finish it off completely.

"Magic Masked Cat, V-Flame!"

When Xia Chi's command came, Xin Li breathed a sigh of relief.

Even in its current state, Corviknight could barely withstand the V-Blazing Flame.

If you can use this storm to deal with the bear apprentice, then hide behind the earth turtle and use [Feather Perch] to heal, and slowly wear down the poison status on the magical masked cat, there is still a chance!
Having made up her mind, Xinli did not have Corviknight switch to [Guard].

She didn't want to miss this perfect opportunity to kill her apprentice.

Crimson, raging flames began to swirl and appear around the Magic Masked Cat, coalescing into a giant V-shape.

At the same time, the howling hurricane was also rapidly gathering and expanding in front of the Steelraven's wings.

Instead of pursuing the maximum power of the storm, it tried its best to expand its range to the extreme, striving to leave the wounded bear apprentice with nowhere to hide!

So, will the bear apprentice use [Guard]?
Xin Li stared intently at the pale white bear, which was barely breathing under the corrosive effects of the toxic energy and seemed about to collapse at any moment. Her heart pounded faster than ever.

Just as the V-shaped blazing flames had taken shape, the move unleashed by Xiong's apprentice caused Xin Li to gasp for breath.

help!

When used on a friendly Pokémon, its next move will be twice as powerful!
As the energy ball, shining with bright white light, was injected into the body of the Magic Masked Cat, Xinli's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, died completely.

She never expected her apprentice Xiong to know such an obscure move—

In real-world Pokémon battles where single combat is the norm, how could a move like [Help], which is completely ineffective in one-on-one combat, not be unpopular?
But I have to admit.

This [help] will completely kill any remaining suspense in the game!

Xin Li gritted her teeth, unable to make any further changes at this moment, and could only symbolically shout, "Turtle Terrace, Sword Dance!"

While the three Pokémon were fighting to the death, Torterra was left unattended.

But in this situation, let alone one sword dance, even three sword dances with 300% physical attack at maximum level would be futile!
The energy from the bear apprentice transformed into a stream of light and flowed into the body of the Magic Masked Cat.

In an instant, the V-shaped flames that were already burning fiercely around Miaoha expanded to more than double their original size!
The flames changed color from crimson to a near-incandescent, destructive hue, roaring and churning, radiating a terrifying pressure that sent shivers down one's spine!
boom--

In the next instant, the greatly enhanced V-Flame, with a roar that could incinerate everything, instantly devoured the battered Corviknight!
Under the impact of this incredibly intense flame, the Steel Raven was completely defeated before it could even utter a symbolic cry of pain!
Meanwhile, the largest [storm] that swept across the entire half of the field finally barely grazed the bear apprentice's body.

Although it seemed like just a gentle breeze, it became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The bear apprentice's body, which had already reached its limit, finally could no longer hold on.

Having provided the best support throughout the entire battle, it finally fell without regret after delivering its final highlight of assistance.

[MVP: Xiong's apprentice!]

Although the Prison Bear barely dealt any damage, I still have to say: the Bear Apprentice got MVP, and the Magic Masked Cat was just an easy win!

[666 I almost forgot that Prisoner was the first generation of the "helping with earthquakes, ruthless to family" type; it's a traditional skill of his.]

[This victory was won because the bear apprentice hadn't evolved. If it had evolved, Meowha's vines probably wouldn't have been able to bind the martial arts bear master, lol.]

[Hahaha, it's true!]

[Wait, are we already fast-forwarding to the MVP selection? Can't they see that huge Torterra? It just finished its Swords Dance!]

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As it turns out, the outcome of this battle really had nothing to do with Torterra.

Just like Jiang Wei at the end of the Shu Han period, no matter how bravely he performed, everyone knew that it was all in vain, only making the final defeat seem more heroic and romantic.

And the final performance of the Earth Platform Tortoise can indeed be described as "not the fault of the general".

A [magic leaf] shattered the "painted skin" of Zhenyifa, who replaced Xiong's apprentice.

Then, with the added bonus from Sword Dance, [Soaring Pounce] cleanly and decisively finished him off.

What is the Magic Masked Cat doing?
Naturally, it was the Earth King who resolved the precarious situation.

A [Provocation] spell blocked its [Self-Regeneration] recovery, followed by a triple slash that crippled it completely.

After Torterra and Vibrating Wing fell, the final situation naturally became a 1v2 between Torterra and Magic Mask Meow and Latias.

The scene was utterly brutal.

The icy claw shadows of Triple Spin and the beams of Ice Beam complemented each other, and the ice-type moves continuously released by the two Pokémon caused the temperature in the main arena of Brewlight Gym to drop by several degrees!

A biting chill filled the air, and white frost had formed on the ground.

The Earth-type Tortoise, which was four times weaker than the Ice-type Tortoise, was naturally powerless to resist. In less than a minute, its valiant counterattack failed, and it collapsed in resentment under the extreme cold.

Thus, this top-level doubles match ended in victory for Xia Chi!
"Whoosh! Great!" The moment the earthen tortoise, symbolizing the end of the match, fell, the only spectator on the sidelines, Qi Shu, burst into enthusiastic cheers and waved his hands excitedly.

[What's so good about it? Your colleague lost and opened champagne in front of the boss! Qi Shu, do you even want to improve?]

[Hilarious! The gym battleground is already in ruins and they're still cheering. How cute is Kiriki!]

However, at this point, Qishu was too lazy to read the comments.

She abruptly ended the live stream and ran straight towards Xia Chi, completely forgetting about her earlier statement about "making up for the lost live stream time".

"Wow, Achi is amazing! He actually beat Sister Xinli!"

Looking at Qishu, who rushed over to celebrate excitedly, Xia Chi smiled and replied while recalling Miaoha and Latias who were still on the field, "Well, it was lucky."

He used to hate people who would say they were lucky after winning, feeling they were hypocrites who took advantage of others and then acted innocent.

However, this was all Xia Chi could say in this situation, at least managing to salvage Qi Shu's image of "turning his elbow to outsiders" in front of Ye Ci.

"Is Xiaoqishu so happy that I lost? Sister Xinli will be very sad."

Xin Li walked over at this moment and said this to Qi Shu in a half-joking manner.

Then, looking at Xia Chi, he smiled frankly and said, "Congratulations, Xia Chi. You played very well. I accept my defeat wholeheartedly."

Whether it was because he had gained Xin Li's approval or not, Xia Chi's title was now preceded by the word "Xiao".

This is probably similar to how Ma Shide habitually calls his favorite juniors "Xiao Dandan" and "Xiao Chichi," which is a manifestation of affection.

Xia Chi also responded with a smile: "Sister Xinli also played very well, and there are many things I can learn from her."

Upon hearing this, Xinli couldn't help but chuckle, then shook her head and said, "Alright, alright, let's stop with this mutual flattery and take the Pokémon to get treatment first."

Although the Niangguang Dojo is currently closed, its medical room remains open as usual.

Xia Chi and Xin Li handed the Poké Ball to Cheese Egg, and then the group sat down on a bench outside the infirmary, with Ye Ci and Qi Shu also joining them.

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"Although we've added Corviknight as a new member to our main lineup, it feels like there are still significant issues with the overall composition."

Xin Li stroked her chin, carefully reviewing the entire match.

She suddenly turned to Xia Chi and asked, half-jokingly, "Teacher Xia Chi, what areas do you think I can improve on?"

Xia Chi pondered for a moment and replied, "Perhaps... we lack a strong point to break through the shield, or rather, a true main attacker?"

After playing the entire match, Xia Chi's biggest takeaway from Xin Li's lineup was this.

Because Xinli's team lacked decisive damage output, Miaoha and Zhenyifa transitioned exceptionally easily in the early game.

Even after withstanding several earthquakes, its condition remained on the edge of danger.

If Corviknight had been replaced by a Pokémon with higher damage output instead of Dugtrio, the outcome might have been quite different.

While Dugtrio's speed and damage output are above average, its weaknesses are too significant.

Its health and defense are practically at the level of a baby elf.

Even Xinli, a top-tier Dugtrio, collapsed after only consuming one Earthquake and a Thousand Transformations attack.

The upper limit is far too low.

Thinking of this, Xia Chi suddenly suggested, "Speaking of which, if Sister Xinli is interested in catching Paradox Pokémon, I think there are a few very suitable options."

Xin Li immediately raised an eyebrow, revealing obvious interest. "A paradoxical species like the Winged One? Of course I'm interested. Which one is it? The Ground Wing? Or the Iron Track?"

The Book of Vermilion and Purple held a similar position in Parthia as the Classic of Mountains and Seas in the Eastern Huang, and was widely circulated.

Most people are aware of the paradoxical Pokémon involved.

However, their attributes, characteristics, and various abilities are completely unknown.

Because when it was published, it only contained images and descriptions.

So Xinli really didn't know what Xia Chi recommended, and guessed that two looked like they would suit her.

"Well, these two aren't necessarily bad."

Xia Chi pondered for a moment and said, "However, I do have a more suitable recommendation, such as the Majestic Fang, which has both ground and melee attributes. It is an excellent shield-breaking point."

He further explained, "Ground and Fighting are two major offensive types, and Majestic Fang's output is much higher than your team's main attackers, Torterra and Dugtrio, and its move pool is incredibly comprehensive."

"Earthquake, sudden attack, close combat, high-speed spin. Aside from its weaknesses in speed and special defense, it's practically perfect."

Xin Li's eyes grew brighter as she listened, as if she had finally found the answer.

"This is amazing! I think it's the elf I've been searching for all this time!"

She spoke excitedly, as if she were about to run off and tame a magnificent tusk.

"Xia Chi, Xia Chi, what about me?"

Qishu looked at him with sparkling eyes and asked, "Can I get an Electric-type Paradox Pokémon too?"

"No problem, the electric system does indeed have a few rather good paradoxical species."

Xia Chi smiled and agreed, "The time machine is finished now. After this King of Kings Challenge ends, we can go to Zone Zero together."

As the group was enthusiastically discussing the characteristics and tactical value of various paradoxes, the medical staff from the Brewmaster Gym emerged from the treatment room carrying a Lucky Egg.

"Heavenly King Xinli, Mr. Xia Chi, your spirit has been healed."

Ye Ci then stood up and said, "Alright, Xin Li, we should take our leave now."

"Hey, are you leaving so soon? Aren't you going to stay for dinner?"

Qi Shu subconsciously used the "Donghuang-style politeness" he had learned from Xia Chi.

Ye Ci chuckled lightly and teased, "I'm afraid if I stay any longer, people will start talking about things like 'the behind-the-scenes manipulation of the Heavenly King Challenge'."

The champion and the king talked all night with the king challenger on the eve of the final battle.

Regardless of the facts, from the outside perspective, it's almost the same as the referee stepping down.

Rumors and gossip about "the King of Kings Challenge being predetermined" are bound to abound.

Although it has little practical impact, it's always better to avoid trouble.

Qi Shu quickly realized what was going on and smiled sheepishly, "Oh, you're right. Never mind then. Goodbye, Sister Ci and Sister Xin Li."

Goodbye, Little Wonder Tree, good luck in the competition.

Xin Li waved to Qi Shu, then looked at Xia Chi, smiled with narrowed eyes, and said, "You're also Xia Chi, see you the day after tomorrow~"

Xia Chi smiled and waved goodbye to the two of them.

"Goodbye, Sister Ye Ci and Sister Xin Li."

(End of this chapter)