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Chapter 330 Dragon Head Groundhog: What kind of Sandstorm Brother are you? (325 chapters owed for monthly votes)

As the two Garchomps fell together, the first Poké Balls under the trainers' portraits on both sides of the screen simultaneously dimmed.

The score came to 1:1.

It appears that both sides lost one key player each, which is acceptable to both.

But in fact--

Most viewers could tell that Teacher Yu had definitely made a small profit.

Even Zhu Lan on the other side of the screen subconsciously frowned and gently bit her thumbnail.

Garchomp is known for its ferocious fighting power, and the move it uses is the Dragon-type's ultimate move, Outrage, which poses a great threat to Dragon Pokémon.

However, who could have imagined...

Why is Qingyu's Garchomp a bulky build?

Because Pokémon that mature late in life generally possess very strong combat abilities, they are usually assumed to be the core damage dealers in the team.

This time, however, Qingyu did the opposite and achieved good results.

Therefore, his Garchomp not only withstood the attacks from his own side without falling, but also used its rough skin and the items it carried to suppress the opponent's stamina to within the kill threshold.

By this point, not only Zhu Lan, but even the audience could determine the items it carried based on the game situation.

Thump Helmet!

In Pokémon battles, the Thump Helmet appears quite frequently and can be considered a relatively popular item.

Its effect is very suitable for shield users, as it can turn around and deal some damage to the opponent when the user is hit by the opponent's contact moves.

Combined with Garchomp's rough skin, a single punch can cause an opponent to lose more than a quarter of their stamina.

It's a very unique setup, yet it fits the audience's stereotypical image of Teacher Yu.

As expected, Teacher Yu's forte is tormenting the King of the Sea team; he can even make Garchomp look uniquely his own...

Isn't that a kind of personal charm?

Finally, even though it seems like a one-for-one trade, the importance of the two earth dragons in their respective lineups is clearly different.

Cyndaquil's team is very well-balanced, but once she loses her strongest damage dealer, Garchomp, her offensive efficiency will immediately drop a level.

Moreover, it is highly likely that it is the team's eldest member, occupying a valuable Mega Evolution slot.

If it weren't for the fear of losing in a speed contest, Garchomp's combat power after Mega Evolution would be absolutely terrifying.

If a dragon dance can compensate for the lack of speed, it can easily transform into a team-pushing machine.

Oh, Garchomp can't use Dragon Dance?
That's fine.

As for Qingyu...

Although the team's overall firepower does seem a bit weak after revealing the Earth Dragon's card in a durability-oriented build.

However, thanks to the perfect sandstorm combination of Tyranitar and Excadrill, the core combat force of the team is actually still intact.

Garchomp? No need!

Moreover, Qingyu's remaining Pokémon still have some ability to protect themselves.

The Skarmory, which Cyndaquil has been wary of, hasn't made its appearance yet. If it can successfully lay down a bunch of Spikes or Ground Spikes, then this lineup will truly be complete.

As long as they get a chance to activate Sandstorm, Qingyu's side can definitely buy a lot of time, allowing Zhulan's overall health to drop and gradually reach the kill threshold of Excadrill and Scizor.

Rather than offense, the soul of this team seems to lie in slowing down the pace of the game through defense, and then seizing the opportunity to break through the opponent's defense.

"Kaoh..."

Beside Cynthia, Garchomp, who had watched the entire battle, silently lowered its head, not daring to look at its trainer.

It was already quite sweaty.

After this Mega Evolution "buyer's show" (a humorous, unconventional review of a product's evolution), it seems my status as the team's top dog is in jeopardy...

How could a Pokémon's speed decrease due to changes in its size after it grows up?
A question mark slowly appeared on Garchomp's pointed head.

Is this reasonable?

Which god with a twisted sense of humor is causing trouble? The guy who created the Mega Evolution phenomenon is just too wicked!

"There was a slight problem, but..."

Zhu Lan quickly regained her composure, looked at the large screen in front of her again, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

"You're still a long way from winning this match!"

The match continued, and both sides soon threw out Poké Balls again at the same time.

On Qingyu's side, having finally seized the opportunity, he did not hesitate to send out the Sandstorm's big brother, Tyranitar, to further consolidate his advantage.

As for Orchid, it was replaced by Tokis.

Qingyu could roughly guess her thought process.

Now that the Earth Dragon has fallen, there's not much point in keeping her little plane around. It's better to go on stage now and seize the opportunity.

Besides the wave missile being extremely effective against Bangiras, it also has other disruptive and auxiliary moves such as electromagnetic waves and repeat, which can at least stabilize the situation.

Capturing Tyranitar is clearly the scenario Cynthia most desires.

[Was Coach Yu caught out again? Is the pressure from being a champion really that great?]

[Otherwise, as those of you who frequently battle champions know, champions naturally exude a sense of pressure.]

[Matches of this ridiculously high quality probably only happen a handful of times a year. Just watch and learn from them, and you're good to go!]

[Tyranitar should be substituted out now. Togekiss has the powerful Aura Sphere, and it probably can't outspeed its opponent, so it'll be at a disadvantage...]

[The little advantage we just built up seems to have been completely wiped out by one misjudgment. Is this what a top-scoring game is like?]

The viewers in the live chat were all worried for Qingyu.

However... Qingyu's lips curled into a smirk, revealing a confident smile.

He did not choose to rotate.

Just when everyone, including Cynthia, thought he was going to take back Tyranitar, Aoba suddenly unleashed a "Roar":
"Unleash your true power, Tyranitar!"

As soon as Qingyu finished speaking, his trainer avatar on the screen immediately raised his arm, grasped the Key Stone necklace on his chest, and his eyes became extremely determined.

The fierce dust storm that swept up as Bangiras appeared made the atmosphere even more serious.

"I don't care about any of that, just Mega Evolve!!!"

The roar of Azure Feather appeared simultaneously with the light emanating from the Key Stone. Tyranitar, which was blocking the trainer, quickly emitted a few white lights, as if it might unleash a beam of light that shot into the sky at any moment.

Instead of running away, you're going to fight it out? Teacher Yu, please be rational!

[While that was undeniably cool, even a little thrilling... but even after Mega Evolution, it still wouldn't be as fast as Togekiss, right?]

It's okay, we're facing the champions anyway, so losing this match isn't a big loss. Being cool lasts a lifetime!

[Will you be a coward for life, or a hero for three seconds?]

"Pokekiss, Aobuzz!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Zhu Lan quickly reacted and gave the order without hesitation.

Although she couldn't quite understand Qingyu's thinking, she was determined to seize upon this obvious flaw.

After all, even with Tyranitar's excellent bulk, it's still vulnerable to Fighting-type moves that are four times super effective against it, especially when its secret item is a Mega Stone.

and many more……?
Noticing the sandstorm obstructing her view on the screen, Zhu Lan suddenly had a bad feeling.

If I remember correctly, in addition to causing continuous erosion to non-Rock, Ground, and Steel-type Pokémon, sandstorms also have the effect of increasing the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon.

If we take into account the boosts from Mega Evolution and Sandstorm...

Even against a wave missile that is four times more powerful, it seems there is a possibility that we might be able to withstand it!
Realizing this, Zhu Lan's pupils constricted slightly before recovering, and a clear smile appeared in her eyes.

That's a really bold move, and because it's a bit counterintuitive, it's true that most people wouldn't be able to react immediately.

Even if you can react immediately, it will be too late.

Yellow sand fills the sky.

The audience held their breath, their hearts pounding as if they were actually in the middle of a ranked match, even though it was just an ordinary ranked game.

Amidst the sandstorm, a white light shot into the sky, quickly engulfing the figure of Bangiras.

At the same time, Togekiss, following Cynthia's command, quickly started up, its pair of small white wings flapping continuously, soon producing a ball of pure energy.

It's exactly the same approach Lucario used earlier.

The Aura Sphere, which is almost guaranteed to hit its opponent and whose power should not be underestimated, has already locked onto Tyranitar in its Mega Evolution!

The energy roared past, leaving a pale blue arc in the air, and quickly crashed into the brilliantly blooming evolutionary radiance.

With a loud "boom," the surrounding sand and dust intensified, significantly reducing visibility.

Only the health bar above Tyranitar's head remained clearly visible.

As soon as the missile hit its target, its stamina began to decline noticeably.

however.

Contrary to the audience's expectations of an instant sell-out.

Although Bangilas' stamina was rapidly declining, his momentum immediately stalled after just exceeding half.

In the end, this powerful, four-times-strength anti-wave missile that had the audience on the edge of their seats only managed to reduce Tyranitar's stamina by about 60%.

When the smoke cleared, the once striking white light had quietly disappeared.

Amidst the swirling yellow sand, Tyranitar appeared, its chest charred but its face showing no fear, calmly gazing at its opponent with fierce eyes, revealing its new form.

The Sandstorm King stands tall on the earth!

[Is Tyranitar really that tough? Even after Mega Evolution, it can withstand moves that are four times super effective against it? That doesn't make sense!]

[I did the math, and it's pretty much true. Sandstorms inherently boost the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon, and Tyranitar's bulk is also terrifying, so a four-times super-effectiveness isn't actually that fatal.]

[Was this also part of your calculations, Teacher Yu???]

Seeing that Tyranitar was still standing tall and unyielding, Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, this step actually involves a bit of a gamble.

Because he really didn't want to give up the advantage he had just gained.

Zhu Lan is very good at this style of play. Once she gains an advantage in her matchup, her dominance is terrifying.

Therefore, Qingyu chose to trust Tyranitar's tankiness.

As it turns out, he was right.

In sandstorm weather, Bangiras is incredibly resistant to special attacks, and the wave missile itself isn't that powerful, so its overall destructive power isn't as great as one might imagine.

Therefore, unless Cyndaquil's Togekiss is equipped with the Specs of the Eye, it has only a slight chance of defeating Tyranitar instantly; otherwise, it can only watch Tyranitar Mega Evolve on the spot.

This is also the main reason why Tyranitar, despite its many weaknesses, had a consistently high appearance rate before the emergence of Ursa.

It comes with its own sandstorm, and is actually only afraid of close combat and being knocked down. It can even withstand the wave missile, which is four times more effective, with its bare body.

Very reliable.

Under the non-restricted 4 rule, Togekiss's functionality has made a qualitative leap, so Aoba is almost certain that Cynthia would not equip it with the "Special Specs" to restrict its moves.

Now, with victory within reach, he must begin his counterattack!

"Banguiras, rockfall!"

Qingyu decisively opened her mouth.

Togekiss, a Fairy/Flying type, is immune to Ground-type moves, but is weak to Rock-type moves.

Tyranitar's Rock Slide is absolutely deadly!
With a roar from the Sandstorm King, countless pebbles were flung into the sky by its powerful tail, aimed directly at Togekiss, who was still recovering from using its attack.

Togekiss's durability isn't actually bad, but under the double super-effectiveness and Tyranitar's terrifying offensive drive, it still lost its fighting ability.

The score then became 2-1.

Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief once again.

To be honest, he always felt a strange pressure whenever he used Rock-type moves.

While this type of move is useful, its accuracy is unlikely to be full, so occasionally some crucial misses that raise blood pressure may occur.

If Tyranitar's Rock Slide hadn't hit its opponent, Tyranitar would have been easily defeated, and all of its strategies would have become a complete joke...

The meticulously planned scheme was ultimately ruined by a single damned miss, causing the entire operation to collapse. Anyone in that situation would be devastated.

Fortunately, Lady Luck seems to be on my side today.

[Hiss—they actually turned the tables?! When the missile hit Old Man, I was almost scared to death...]

[So cool and powerful, how can there be such a perfect Pokémon? From today onwards, I'm a die-hard Tyranitar fan!!]

[To be honest, would a normal person really gamble like Teacher Yu that their opponent won't kill them? That's way too risky...]

[It's less of a gamble and more of an instinct for Teacher Yu, given his combat experience. He dares to take such a risk precisely because he's confident he won't be instantly killed!]

[Damn, this is awesome! Teacher Yu, you're a legend!]

The tactic of trading injury for life is actually quite rare for Qingyu.

Generally, he will choose a more stable approach with a larger score difference.

But because of this, today's "all-out battle" has actually energized the audience, making them feel like they've been injected with adrenaline.

Cynthia silently retrieved the fallen Togekiss, and at the same time, Aoba made the same choice.

Bangila has already performed far beyond expectations; the sandstorm has begun, and next up, naturally, is—

The speed star of Team Sandstorm, the Sandstorm ace who kicked Garchomp away, the true Garchomp and the core of the team.

Dragon-headed ground squirrel!

(Dragon-headed ground squirrel, almost Mega Evolution)
During a sandstorm, the dragon-headed gopher's steps become incredibly light due to its sand-pulling properties.

Meanwhile, Cynthia quickly sent out her third Pokémon.

Milotic, who had previously appeared and was shown carrying the Flame Orb item.

Unlike the previous situation, Excadrill really had no way to deal with it. If it were a Grass/Poison type Roserade, it would probably be much easier to handle.

Therefore, Qingyu did not stubbornly choose to take the plunge again this time, and decisively opted for rotation.

The player who replaced him was Rotom.

Against opponents that Sandstorm teams struggle to handle, Washing Machine and Scizor can effectively take on the role of coordinated defense, while also possessing their own unique strengths.

For example, the Washing Machine, when facing Water and Ghost types with few weaknesses, not only has defensive capabilities but also harbors two powerful attacks: Thunderbolt and Shadow Ball, which can threaten the opponent's survival. However…

This time, Zhu Lan was not fooled.

Qingyu had openly declared his intention to replace the Dragon Head Mole, and Zhulan, almost simultaneously with his command, calmly gave the order—

Milotic, Dragon Tail!

Dragon Tail: A less common offensive technique among Dragon-type attacks.

Its power is not particularly outstanding, but it has a very outrageous special effect after hitting the target.

Because of the immense force of its attacks, similar to blowing away or roaring, Dragon Tail can force opponents to rotate by forcing their Pokémon off the field.

Therefore, Qingyu had just sent Rotom into the game when he was immediately sent flying by Milotic's tail, forcing them to make another substitution.

Mega Tyranitar, which had already completed its mission, was forced to take on extra duties. Facing yet another Pokémon that was type-advantageous against it, it looked somewhat bewildered.

"Tsk..."

Qingyu clicked her tongue in amazement.

Frankly, this is not a good matchup choice.

However, as long as it's not a dragon-headed exploding that Milotic can absolutely control, he can actually accept it.

"Meenas, water cannon!"

Zhu Lan once again took the lead in directing a strong attack.

Unlike Qingyu's mindset when using Rock Slide, Zhulan's tone was completely unwavering when she shouted Water Cannon, fully convinced that her move would not miss.

Milotic responded to her expectations.

After taking a deep breath, Milotic unleashed a burst of water from its mouth, aiming directly at Mega Tyranitar on the Blue Feather Field.

Normally, Qingyu wouldn't need to worry too much about this move.

However, due to his earlier act of trading injury for life, Tyranitar's physical condition was not at its best.

Now, it's hard to say whether it can still hold its health and withstand Milotic's water cannon.

"Bangiras, hold the line!"

Qingyu blurted it out.

Just before the water cannon was about to hit, Tyranitar managed to gather a ball of energy in his two short arms, forming a transparent barrier that barely managed to block his opponent's attack.

At the same time, the combined corrosive effects of the sandstorm and the burn began to take effect, causing Milotic to show a look of struggle on its face.

"Come back, Bangiras."

Qingyu knew very well that even though Milotic would keep losing stamina, it was actually no big deal for a Pokémon that could learn to regenerate.

Therefore, to solve it, we must break through it head-on.

Lotom was brought back into the game after being purged, while Zhulan's strategy remained unchanged.

The second dragon tail hit Rotom again, dealing some damage like spinning a top, and also sending it back to the field.

What are Teacher Yu and Champion Zhu Lan doing? I don't understand anymore.

[It's obvious that Cynthia doesn't want to face off against Rotom-Wash, so she has to use Dragontail as a replacement. She doesn't have any other Pokémon in her back row that can deal with Excadrill. If Milotic can't take it down, it seems like the game is already over?]

【Huh? It seems that's true. Rockruff is unreliable, Roserade looks like it would be KO'd in one hit, Lucario could be knocked out at any moment, and it can't outspeed Excadrill...】

[So, does this mean Teacher Yu is going to win?]

We'll have to see how we deal with this Milotic, but Teacher Yu should have already figured out a solution.

The main problem was that Qingyu really didn't know what to do with this Milotic for the time being, because the only Rotom that could deal with it would be pulled back by Milotic if it actively switched out, and another lucky Pokémon would be randomly pulled out instead.

Tyranitar is a bit slow, Excadrill can't beat it, and Skarmory and Scizor don't seem to have enough pressure.

Overall, it seems that both sides are currently at an impasse, with neither able to do anything about the other.

Therefore, he decided to leave everything to the next rotation.

The answer will soon be revealed—

The Pokémon that was spun out by Dragon Tail this time was Skarmory.

Although it was hit by Lucario's Wave Missile, Skarmory's stamina is still relatively healthy thanks to the healing effect of the Berry.

When Qingyu saw it, her eyes immediately lit up.

He was actually prepared to rotate Rotom several more times until he could get this Skarmory.

After all, Milotic's tail has limited destructive power and is practically harmless to Rotom.

But unexpectedly, a crucial turning point occurred so quickly.

The appearance of this armored bird gave Qingyu renewed hope of breaking the deadlock.

"Armored Bird, Tailwind!"

Qingyu gave the order almost without hesitation.

What enabled Milotic to suppress Tyranitar?
It's obvious that they gained the initiative by acting faster.

So, besides dealing with Milotic, is there another solution?
Tyranitar's speed surpasses that of the opponent, allowing it to severely injure Milotic with Thunder Punch.

This is precisely the solution provided by Qingyu.

"Meenas, water cannon!"

The two gave commands almost simultaneously. Milotic had a slight speed advantage, so its water cannon finished charging first and attacked Skarmory, which was hovering in the air and flapping its wings to create a strong wind.

Obviously, Pokémon will respond patiently to trainers who believe they won't miss.

The water cannon hit again, instantly reducing the Skarmory's previously healthy stamina to a very dangerous level.

However, as long as it is alive, the Skarmory can continue to be useful.

The strong winds generated by the steel wings quickly formed a stable airflow, providing stable wind power for the Pokémon in the Blue Feather half of the field, and also greatly increasing their speed.

Seeing that it only had this much strength left, Qingyu thought for a moment and then decisively gave up the idea of ​​letting it use Feather Perch to save its life.

Rather than merely clinging to life, it's most appropriate to make the most of what you have now.

and so……

"Armor bird, Saling!"

Qingyu decisively opened her mouth.

The previous battle between Skarmory and Lucario ended in a draw, with both sides suffering heavy losses.

According to his observations, that Lucario's stamina shouldn't even be enough to withstand a single layer of ground spikes.

Therefore, simply scattering this handful of ground spikes will completely eliminate any possibility of it appearing on the scene and lingering on.

After all, the tailwind doesn't last long. If Bamboo Orchid is determined to stall, there is indeed a chance to force it to enter the field and achieve results.

As for the armored bird...

"Thank you, Skarmory, your sacrifice was worthwhile!"

Blue Feather raised its hand in salute, watching Skarmory rouse itself and scatter its last spikes from its feathers before being taken away by Milotic's next Scald.

[Teacher Yu, I'm begging you, have some decency! What does it mean to make a voluntary sacrifice? Look at the Skarmory, does it want to do that?]

[It's not up to him! For victory, Teacher Yu would even abandon his own partner. He's a trainer purely driven by victory, and I've already acknowledged that purity!]

[The online antics are just for fun. You'll see when you actually challenge the dojo in person. Coach Yu is just teasing you guys. In a real competition, there's no way you'll encounter situations where you have to make choices...]

The score is now tied at 2-2.

The game may seem very close, but the outcome is actually imminent.

As Skarmory left the field, the dust that Tyranitar had stirred up when he appeared gradually dissipated.

but……

As Qingyu sent out Tyranitar again, the weather, which had been gradually clearing up, became blurry once more, and the sandstorm quickly returned.

"Tyranitar, Thunder Fist!"

With the significant speed boost provided by Tailwind, Mega Tyranitar's attack speed will easily surpass Milotic's.

During the repeated pulling and tugging, Milotic was also repeatedly eroded by sandstorms and scorching.

In addition to the injuries it sustained during its previous appearance, its stamina had now quietly decreased to a delicate level.

Because of the rapid rotation just now, Cynthia didn't have a chance to catch her breath, and Milotic was unable to use Regeneration to quickly replenish her stamina.

Therefore, Tyranitar's Thunder Punch, which is type-advantageous, can definitely take it down in one go, even without STAB boosts!

"Come back, Milotic."

Left with no other choice, Cynthia had to take back Milotic.

If even Milotic is defeated, then there truly won't be any Pokémon that can stop Excadrill.

When the Rockruff was substituted in, it was immediately disrupted by the spikes left by Skarmory, which wasted some of its stamina.

With the addition of Mega Tyranitar's Thunder Punch, the newly entered Rockruff immediately lost half of its health.

Generally speaking, it's best to scatter nails as early as possible.

However, Aoba couldn't find a suitable opportunity during this battle, so the time to use Scattering Diamonds came to the end of the entire battle.

Fortunately, it still works. At least it makes it less comfortable for Cynthia to play in the next zone defense, and it also completely locks down Lucario's chance to play.

As for cleaning nails...

Regardless of whether the remaining remnants of Zhulan's forces have the ability to clear the nails.

The game has already reached the endgame, and the outcome may be decided in a split second. Trying to clear out a few nails could actually create more openings.

If Lucario can't clear the spikes, it can't enter the battle, and Tyranitar, with its speed advantage provided by Tailwind, can pose a great threat to the other three Pokémon.

Even Roserade, the only one who is still relatively healthy, could not withstand Tyranitar's Rock Slide.

As for letting the Spiritora use Destiny Bond and fall down together with Tyranitar...

Of course, this is a possibility, and it seems to be the best solution at present.

But in reality, if Tyranitar and Rockruff were to trade places, another problem would arise—

Who will deal with the dragon-headed gopher?

Milotic, whose physical condition is extremely poor, is probably close to its kill threshold. Even if it manages to survive by using Regeneration, if it is given the opportunity to use Swords Dance, the situation will still collapse.

Therefore, it has become a complete dead end.

Sitting on the sofa, a hint of helplessness flashed across Zhu Lan's face.

"It looks like we're going to lose."

"What?!"

Garchomp doesn't quite understand the power dynamics between trainers, but there's one thing it does understand—

If it loses this battle against Qingyu, it seems like it will become the most problematic member of the team!
It used up the team's only Mega Stone and barely managed to trade one for one with Qingyu's Garchomp, which allowed Qingyu to field a Mega Tyranitar, greatly increasing its strength...

Although it wasn't his own achievement, but a copy from the game, Garchomp still couldn't help feeling guilty.

So I was the mole all along?
"It's okay, losing to Qingyu isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Noticing the growing sense of despair on Garchomp's face, Cynthia shook her head before breaking into a hearty smile.

"Pokémon battles are only fun when you have an opponent!"

It's just a game; winning or losing isn't that important to Zhu Lan.

More important than all of these is...

This opportunity might provide her and Qingyu with more chances to spar in the future.

Compared to facing opponents of varying skill levels in ranked matches, Qingyu's strength is clearly more outstanding, and he can offer more unique insights.

Thinking of this, Zhu Lan smiled again.

For the next few minutes, the game completely became a garbage time.

First, the Rockruff, which lingered on the field, used Destiny Bond to force a one-for-one trade with Tyranitar;

Then, Excadrill faced off against Milotic again.

And the plot unfolded much as Zhu Lan had predicted.

With no other option, she could only command Milotic to continuously use Regenerate to restore its strength, while Excadrill seized the opportunity to complete its Swords Dance.

Even though Milotic's black mist can remove buffs, but—

Both sides are top-tier trainers with meticulous minds, so they naturally won't easily give their opponent a chance.

Before the black mist was triggered, the fully enhanced Dragon Head Grub used its terrifying speed to preemptively strike with an earthquake, eliminating this troublesome big guy in one fell swoop.

As for Roserade...

For a Dragonhead Excadrill that has already been upgraded with Swords Dance, it's just a matter of Iron Head doing the job.

Lucario, who appeared last, lived up to expectations, stepping on the Spikes under Qingyu's expectant gaze, and then his stamina disappeared instantly.

[666, I'm totally obsessed with Lucario, he's got a bad case of paronychia! His acting is amazing!]

[Holy crap, Teacher Yu actually won???]

[This match was truly remarkable. Both sides knew each other very well, so even though the game had its ups and downs, the flow was incredibly smooth. It's practically a foregone conclusion that this will be the best match of the year, right?]

[Dragon-headed Excadrill? A rat-headed earth dragon! No wonder Teacher Yu gave up Garchomp and used this Pokémon as the main force of his Sandstorm team. There's definitely a reason behind it!]

[Excadrill: What kind of Sandstorm bro are you? Show me the Sand Rush ability first!]

The match ended with a final score of 6:3.

The score may not seem that close, but every step taken by both sides was actually extremely risky.

However, even though Zhulan seemed to have a few opportunities to turn the tide during the process, Qingyu's meticulous defense ultimately led to a complete tactical blockade.

It was a resounding victory.

The only problem now is...

Staring at the prominent victory icon on the screen, Qingyu's expression did not relax at all; instead, his brows furrowed even deeper.

Should you be happy if you win against something cute in a game?

(End of this chapter)