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Chapter 363 Qishu, have you finally remembered your live stream password?

As one of the most prestigious tournaments in the league's competition system, the World Attribute Expert Tournament has always enjoyed a high level of attention.

This year's Evil attribute special event has been hailed by countless media outlets and viewers as the final carnival feast before the end of the tumultuous 225-year history of the League.

As the dust settled after the first day of competition and the final four were announced, the trending topics on major social media platforms were almost entirely dominated by information related to this event.

Several key terms that sparked the discussion were prominently displayed.

[Breaking News! Xia Chi breaks a 53-year-old record, achieving an incredible six-game winning streak in a top-tier tournament!]

[The top four in the Dark Attribute Expert Tournament are revealed: Xia Chi vs. Mo Dan, Yue Tachibana vs. Li Hua!]

[Is the Dark-type expert's championship already a foregone conclusion? In his post-match interview, Merdan calmly stated: "Uncle me... will win!"]

[The first world-class championship in the Eastern Region in 225 years is imminent, and data models show that the biggest favorite is actually him...]

[A petition signed by some viewers from the Galar region accusing Xia Chi of not using Dark-type Pokémon in the competition has sparked widespread discussion...]

Without a doubt, the vast majority of these trending search terms are inseparable from that currently popular name, Xia Chi!

Admittedly, almost all analyses before the match predicted that Xia Chi would win, or even win by a clear advantage.

But when the three bloody words "one against six" were presented to everyone, along with the premise of "a Dragonite that had just evolved,"...

Its impact still swept the world like a tsunami, completely redefining people's understanding of the word "genius".

However, amidst the mainstream chorus of shock and silence, or fervent worship, there were still some faint but jarring discordant voices—

That was aimed at Xia Chi's Dragonite, which was not a Dark-type Pokémon, and which had made a remarkable comeback in the Dark-type expert tournament, achieving a six-game sweep.

The sound originated from the Galar region.

As is well known, the commercialization of Pokémon battles in the Galar region surpasses all other leagues, and the competitive atmosphere is the most fervent.

There's even a slightly exaggerated formula circulating among Galar League fans: "The strength of a Galar Gym Leader is equal to that of any other League Champion."

Therefore, when their highly anticipated owner, Nie Zi, was defeated by Xia Chi in such a humiliating manner, in addition to Nie Zi herself suffering from cyberbullying and ruthless insults from some radical fans, Xia Chi, as the victor, was not entirely spared either.

However, the way he was injured was, to outsiders, quite comical.
The fact that such an unusual angle as "not using Dark-type Pokémon in Dark-type specialization competitions" can be discovered also confirms something from another perspective.

Xia Chi's performance in this duel was so impeccable that even after racking their brains, the haters could only find such a weak, even somewhat comical, point of attack.

Frankly, this attack point is quite bizarre and its logic is questionable.

But perhaps it is precisely because it is bizarre and unbelievable that it has a kind of absurd comedic effect, which has led to its rapid viral spread on the Internet and its unexpected popularity.

Of course, the vast majority of normal viewers and fans worldwide responded to these bizarre remarks with merciless ridicule.

[666, I give this report a perfect score. You might as well have just reported that the spirits in the prison are illegal. That way, our online army wouldn't be able to defend it (Gatie dog head.jpg)]

[Prisoner: Oh right, my Pokémon were all gifts from my friends, what's it to you?]

Is your friend's last name "A" and first name "Erzeus"? (Magneto laughing.jpg)

[Actually, it's like this: Dragonite's back row consists of Dark-type Pokémon like Meowth, Tyranitar, and Urshifu. The problem is, your Nie Zi was too weak and didn't force them to come out! Isn't that infuriating?]

[Don't attack the brother-in-law! Those who reported him are just obsessed fans, the kind who curse Nie Zi the most. Nie Zi is also a victim.]

[Nie Zi really has no bad reputation. Her final, desperate fight with the Trembling Salamander, like a moth drawn to a flame, brought tears to my eyes.]

While the netizens' mockery was harsh, it hit the nail on the head regarding one crucial point.

Nie Zi couldn't even get past Xia Chi's starting Pokémon, so he had no chance to see which Dark-type Pokémon were hidden in the back row.

The tournament rules are clearly written, requiring that more than half of the registered team members be Dark-type Pokémon, and have never imposed any restrictions on the type of the starting Pokémon.

Therefore, Xia Chi's actions are beyond reproach, both from the perspective of rules and competitive ethics.

Faced with this escalating and even somewhat distorted public opinion storm, the league's official organizers quickly responded by issuing an official statement.

"Upon verification, Xia Chi's registered lineup fully complies with the competition regulations, and his lineup arrangement during the competition is a reasonable tactical choice without any violation."

This concise statement effectively puts an end to this absurd farce.

Xia Chi himself, who was at the center of the storm, completely ignored this little online episode.

He continued to prepare for the game according to his own pace and plan, and when it came to starting Coach Xiong, he did so without hesitation.

He did not develop any "rebellious mentality" due to the noise from the outside world, and deliberately chose to start a non-Dark-type Pokémon to prove anything.

For him, victory and growing together with his teammates are the only goals he needs to focus on.

However, to be fair, it was precisely because of this somewhat absurd controversy that the popularity of the World Evil Attribute Expert Tournament not only did not subside during the three-day break before the semi-finals, but instead rose all the way to an unprecedented height.

In particular, the focus of the first semi-final match between Xia Chi and Mo Dan has subtly shifted from "who will win" to "which Dark-type Pokémon will Xia Chi send out as his first starter?"

And, an even wilder conjecture—

"Xia Chi, can you once again accomplish the epic feat of defeating six opponents single-handedly?"

Amidst the eager anticipation of countless viewers worldwide, the semi-finals of the World Evil Attribute Expert Tournament reignited on December 21st at the Feiyun Arena!

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Meanwhile, in the Padiya region, in the city of Niangguang.

Inside a stylishly decorated luxury apartment with a great view, a familiar figure in light blue sat in front of a meticulously set-up computer live-streaming setup.

"Ciallo～(∠ω<)⌒★！This is DianDian's live stream! Long time no see, I'm your friend, Qishu-sama～!"

After shedding her signature punk-inspired livestream outfit and donning comfortable casual home wear, Qi Shu lost some of her unconventional and edgy style, which only accentuated her naturally beautiful and refreshing charm.

She waved energetically at the camera, her face beaming with a bright smile.

Inside the live stream, the long-awaited barrage of comments surged forth like a flood.

[Waaaaah, Qishu-sama, you finally remembered your stream password! Do you know how I've been these past few months?! I swear I'll never criticize you again for not reaching Master level on the Road to Champions!]

[Holy crap! The missing person is back! Tell me, did you secretly go to have a baby while you were away streaming for so long? (laughs)]

[Qishu: Yes, I (Xia Chi) have a child!]

[Sigh, so becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings means cutting ties with the poor guys in the livestream room, right?]

[It's only because Teacher Xia Chi's competition has such prestige that they were able to invite such a big shot like you to come out and do a live broadcast. Cherish this match and the next final, because you'll probably disappear again after this!]

Even though the competition hadn't officially started yet, Qishu was happy to chat and interact with his long-lost fans.

"Everyone's wrong about me! I've really been busy with work in Zone Zero lately, and the signal's been bad, so I haven't had time to stream! Look, I'm here to greet you all as soon as I'm back~"

"As for what it feels like to be the King..."

Kiju made a thoughtful expression, then smiled and said, "The Heavenly King is indeed quite busy. Everyone should take that into account before the Heavenly King Challenge in the future~"

"Any gains in Zone Zero? Yes, yes! Qi Shu has tamed an incredibly powerful new partner! Come on, Iron Arm, come over and say hello to everyone!"

As she spoke, she slightly turned the camera.

A robust, futuristic Pokémon with an iron arm was somewhat stiffly pulled in front of the camera by Qishu.

It seemed unaccustomed to this scene, and simply nodded mechanically as instructed, emitting a dull electronic voice as a greeting to the viewers in the live broadcast room.

The rare appearance of Paradoxical Pokémon was like a bombshell in the live stream, instantly triggering a storm of comments with countless questions about Iron Arm flooding the screen. "Alright, alright~ We'll talk about Iron Arm and other Paradoxical Pokémon in more detail later!"

Qi Shu spread his arms and made a cute pause gesture, forcefully bringing the topic back on track.

"Because the match that everyone has been looking forward to is about to begin!"

Her gaze shifted to the main screen of the live stream.

At this moment, in the center of the Flying Cloud Arena, the technologically advanced battleground is slowly rising amidst the hum of machinery.

"Wow, this is such a huge body of water!"

Qishu looked at the final completed site and exclaimed in surprise.

More than 70 percent of the site is occupied by a vast expanse of shimmering, lush water with only a few scattered islands of varying sizes protruding from the surface.

"I wonder if this venue will affect the two players' considerations regarding their starting Pokémon and tactics?"

As soon as Qishu finished his analysis, the referee, riding a Shielded Sword Monster, raised his flag and blew the sharp whistle to start the match.

On the contestant's platform, Xia Chi and Mo Dan threw their Poké Balls almost simultaneously.

Two arcs sliced ​​through the air, and the Poké Ball burst into a dazzling white light in mid-air.

Before the light had faded, two distinctly different figures stood proudly at opposite ends of the field.

On one side was a martial arts master named Xiong, whose body was as burly as a mountain, whose muscles were as bulging as a dragon, and whose body exuded a calm and steady aura, yet contained explosive power.

Its two feet were firmly planted on the largest rock platform, and its terrifying aura caused ripples to spread across the surrounding water.

On the other side, a figure appeared silently on a floating water lily leaf, like a ghost.

It is slender and agile, with dark blue skin, and a long tongue wrapped around its neck like a scarf.

His gaze was indifferent, as if he were one with the entire watery space.

It was Greninja, the Pokémon that gave Murdan the decisive victory in the previous match!

On the misty field, the two elves faced each other from afar, their invisible auras clashing as if the air itself had frozen.

The first match of the semifinals is about to begin!
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"Is Teacher Ikemizu's first Pokémon actually Urshifu?"

Inside the live stream, Qi Shu's voice became noticeably excited.

"After evolving, Master Bear's battles became extremely rare. I was thinking of sparring with him, but unfortunately, I didn't get the chance."

Kiju steered the conversation back on track: "However, regardless of anything else, Master Kuma's strength is beyond doubt, and while I'm not familiar with Mr. Merdan's Greninja, I've heard of it for a long time, and..."

Kiju cleared his throat and said solemnly, "Greninja has the [Transform] ability, and Natsuki's Martial Arts Urshifu can switch between one-hit and combo styles. From this perspective, there are many variables in this match!"

Qi Shu's serious analysis sparked a lively discussion in the live stream chat.

[Your analysis is so impressive, why haven't I seen you play in matches? Instead, you're just an unknown streamer here.]

[Visiting the supermarket again!]

At this point, Qi Shu retorted, "How did you know I was the champion of this year's Electric Attribute Expert Tournament?"

[Merdan's Greninja is really strong! It was this frog that turned the tide of the battle from 4-5 to win!]

But this time, our opponent is Master Xiong!

I'm optimistic that Master Xiong will win this match, but a six-game winning streak is a bit risky, since Master Xiong hasn't undergone a super evolution and can't achieve a qualitative leap!

[Another advantage is the terrain; the wet terrain with plenty of water and grass is perfect for Greninja. Let's see if it can wear down Urshifu a bit more!]

Inside the live stream, the chat was still buzzing with discussion about the venue and the first Pokémon to be released.

Meanwhile, the flames of war on the battlefield had already been ignited before the referee's whistle had even faded!

Greninja, Mega Evolution!

Merdan's voice was incredibly decisive, without the slightest hint of probing, and he played his crucial trump card right at the very beginning.

From his raised wrist, the Key Stone emitted a dazzling rainbow of light, resonating strongly with the Mega Stone carried by Greninja in the arena.

A dazzling light of evolution enveloped it like a cocoon, and within the light, Greninja's body underwent a visible transformation.

A sharp, red protrusion, resembling a dart, sprouts from its forehead, and its originally scarf-like tongue becomes longer and more elegant, wrapping around its neck like a red whirlwind.

The aura emanating from him also transformed from indifference to a restrained sharpness and coldness.

Super Greninja has arrived!
The reason for Merdan's decisiveness is simple: facing the formidable Xia Chi, with the pressure at its peak, he chose to go all in, aiming to establish an advantage from the outset.

Almost at the same instant the super evolution light shone, Xia Chi's command arrived.

"Martial Arts Bear Master, Water Jet!"

The martial arts master Xiong Shi's burly body suddenly sank down, and energy swirled around his fists.

Immediately, the water flow throughout the entire area seemed to be stirred, and the water around the rock platform underfoot surged as if boiling.

In the next instant, its enormous body shot towards its opponent, who was still enveloped in the glow of evolution, like a high-pressure water cannon!

"Shadow clone!"

Merdan's response was equally swift.

As soon as Mega Greninja completed its evolution, its figure blurred for a moment. In an instant, dozens of identical Mega Greninja clones, each exuding a cold aura, appeared out of thin air above the swamp as if by magic.

They stand densely on the water's surface or floating water lily leaves, or even hide in the shadows of swaying aquatic plants. Their true forms are instantly concealed among countless illusions, dazzling the eye and making them impossible to distinguish.

Because the distance at the very beginning was too far.

Even with a preemptive strike, Martial Arts Master was still unable to reach Greninja before it could complete its Shadow Clone Technique.

The violent jet of water roared in, instantly tearing the dozen or so clones into shattered water droplets and energy points.

But many more clones still exist.

Then, they moved in unison.

"Water shuriken, fire a volley!"

Merdan's tactics were clearly the result of careful pre-battle rehearsals.

Even before the command was given.

In an instant, an incredibly spectacular scene unfolded across the entire water arena.

All the Mega Greninjas, whether clones or their hidden originals, raised their hands simultaneously.

Countless azure shuriken, composed of highly compressed water elements and gleaming with a cold light, instantly took shape at their fingertips.

Immediately, hundreds and thousands of water shuriken, like a blue rainstorm flying backwards, shot towards the martial arts master standing in the center of the arena from all directions, both above and below the water!

(End of this chapter)