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Chapter 337 Why is it so hard for me to just let the water out...? (1 words, 526 chapters owed for monthly votes)

On the battlefield, Qingyu squinted, observing the Steel-Armored Raven that Bopi looked somewhat familiar.

The last Pokémon that Pidgey debuted with was also this giant crow.

Because of its ability to nullify and reflect the opponent's ability-reducing effects, the Mirror Armor is indeed a very safe choice as the first choice.

Furthermore, the combination of Steel and Flying attributes makes Lucario not so easy to deal with.

Even with the completely illegal Water Flow Combo and Dark Nether Strike as weapons, it seems difficult to crack this truly tough nut.

Tsk, looks like I'll have to take Lucario to learn more fighting styles to broaden his attack range!

However, I feel like I won't be able to find a suitable master for the time being. It would be great if Master Ma's Martial Arts Bear Master had eighteen attributes...

Qingyu thought to himself, quickly bringing his wandering thoughts back to the battle.

From Xinli's introduction of Bopi, he grasped two key points:

First, Poppy's Pokémon were not bred by herself, but were probably inherited directly from her parents or other elders.
Secondly, this child's strength has definitely improved a lot, which is why he was able to serve as the temporary examiner for my unofficial Heavenly King assessment and receive Xin Li's personal recognition.

Then I need to take it seriously.

"Lucario, wave missile."

When facing aerial enemies, Fighting-type moves are prone to missing, so as a probe, Aoba chose the safer Aura Sphere.

Compared to other Fighting Pokémon that are only good at hand-to-hand combat, Lucario is naturally good at gathering aura power, thus possessing a certain ability to counter auras. He considers this method of attrition to be very important.

"Corviknight, fly up to dodge the attack, then use Iron Defense!"

Bopi also gave the same instructions.

Her idea was simple: use the ample space in the air to dodge attacks, then let the Steel Crow, who was guaranteed to be safe, be strengthened, and establish her side's advantage as soon as possible.

but……

Perhaps because the Wave Missile move is not very common and Poppi has relatively little combat experience, she seems unaware that this move can lock onto the head?
Upon hearing her command, Qingyu immediately raised an eyebrow.

Although Pidgey made a very wrong judgment, Corviknight's defensive capabilities are indeed quite balanced, unlike the other Skarmory in the Corviknight family, which takes a more unorthodox approach.

Upon receiving the command, the Steel Crow immediately flapped its wings, quickly raising itself to a safe height, and was preparing to strengthen its steel feathers on the spot.

"Luca!"

However, at that moment, Lucario, who was closing his eyes to gather power, suddenly opened them, gathered a ball of blue energy in his hands, and threw it with all his might towards the location of Corviknight.

"Get out of the way, Corviknight!"

Bopi immediately repeated the instructions he had just given.

Seeing this, Qingyu narrowed her eyes slightly and added a sentence.

"Under normal circumstances, without special countermeasures, the wave missile attack will definitely hit the opponent."

As they spoke, the blue energy ball they had thrown had already flown into the air.

Meanwhile, Corviknight calmly stopped its attacks and tried to use the vast space in the air to dodge its opponent's attacks.

however……

It soon discovered that no matter how it tried to dodge, the wave missile followed its flight path closely and could not be shaken off at all; in fact, it was constantly closing the distance between them.

"No, Corviknight, use Guard!"

Poppi quickly realized what was happening and anxiously changed his commands.

"boom--!"

By the time the Corviknight reacted, the Aura Missile had already reached a very dangerous distance.

With a muffled thud, the dissipated energy in the air quickly turned into a cloud of smoke, completely obscuring the view.

Poppi and Sinri instinctively looked up at the sky, waiting for the Steel Crow to appear.

Only Qingyu maintained his mysterious smile and exchanged a glance with Lucario in front of him.

Lucario instantly understood—

This is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your skills on the spot!

Against a flying Pokémon like Corviknight, conventional attack methods probably won't be very effective, so...

Lucario quickly closed his eyes again, and some black energy appeared on his forehead, gradually condensing into several question mark symbols.

Xin Li saw all his little actions, but she just smiled and didn't say anything to remind him.

After all, I'm just a referee in this match; I just need to do my job well.

However... who told me before that Qingyu is better at coaching battles than at playing against opponents of equal skill? His proficiency in these disruptive tactics is clearly very high.

Could it be that he has simply never made a move, which gives people this misconception?

or……

Is it just that he's naturally good at this kind of tactic?

Xinli couldn't reach a definite conclusion, so she stopped worrying about it.

More than the outcome of the match, she's curious about something else now—

Given the vastly different tactical levels, how will Qingyu end this match?

Sometimes, even a Heavenly King might need a bit of acting skill. If he can't give his students any hope of defeating their opponents, they might give up on the challenge altogether, their Dao hearts shattered...

So, what will Qingyu do?

At the same time, the Steel Raven's wings appeared in the air first, and with the flapping of its wings, it quickly dispelled the burst of smoke, revealing its still gleaming steel body.

However, perhaps because it had held onto its territory too tightly, the few silver feathers around its wings looked somewhat curled, as if it had still been slightly impacted even after it had reacted.

Seeing that the Steel-Armored Raven was unharmed, Poppi breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when she came to her senses and looked towards Qingyu, she suddenly realized—

Lucario secretly boosted its power-up while her attention wasn't on its opponent?
"Seizing every opportunity in battle is also a reflection of a trainer's skill level, Pipi."

Qingyu smiled again, but her gaze toward Bopi now held a hint of seriousness.

"A true trainer would not expose such a mistake that could be easily exploited by the opponent. Please keep this in mind in the future."

"Yes Yes!"

Perhaps because Qingyu spoke with such force, Bopi subconsciously responded seriously before pondering a way to break the deadlock with a complicated expression.

Xin Li still witnessed this scene.

Although it's supposed to be a simulated championship match, it still feels...

It seems that Qingyu has subconsciously put himself in the examiner's shoes and is seriously commenting on the problems that Bopi exposed.

Is this the main reason why Sunshine Dojo is always so popular?

If this can be maintained during the championship assessment, I believe the students who come to challenge will be even more motivated.

Xin Li silently memorized the qualities that Qing Yu had unconsciously displayed.

Perhaps, Qingyu is actually quite suitable to be placed at the top of the Four Heavenly Kings, to give the students a taste of their power first?

No, we need to see how he performs in actual combat before making a judgment.

"Now it's my turn to make a move."

Qingyu spoke again soon after.

"Lucario, use Thunder Punch!"

Although suddenly switching to physical attacks after enhancing trickery is foolish, but...

Qingyu had a feeling that the next unstoppable wave missile might directly penetrate Corviknight, so he planned to give Popito a few moves first to make it seem less overwhelming.

Otherwise, if I really made her cry, wouldn't I look like the bad guy...?

If you use the Thunder Fist, Poppi shouldn't be able to tell that he's holding back, right?
"Corviknight, fly up and dodge, then use a pounce!"

Poppi immediately realized what had happened and learned from the mistake, changing the commands given to Corviknight.

"Luka..."

Lucario was taken aback. Although it didn't quite understand the trainer's thoughts, it still chose to believe him without hesitation.

Qingyu has his reasons for giving such instructions!

Therefore, as long as I understand his intentions, I will be able to easily defeat my opponent.

So, the answer is quite simple!

"Gah——!"

Just as Corviknight, which was a step behind, was about to take off, Lucario in front of it suddenly stomped its foot and jumped up first, blocking its escape route from the air.

"..."

Seeing Lucario pull off an unexpected move, Aoba suddenly had a bad feeling.

Where did you learn that "Flying Immortal from Outer Space" move from?

Could it be that the inspiration came from being hit by a baby dragon...?

With Lucario about to attack and Corviknight unable to dodge, Pidgey gritted its teeth and made a difficult decision—

"Corviknight, charge forward and use Pounce!"

As Pidgey's command fell, the two Pokémon on the field immediately locked eyes and quickly unleashed their signature moves.

On Lucario's side, his fists, already poised to strike, crackled with electricity, waiting only to close the distance further before launching a series of fierce attacks!
The Corviknight held its breath, seemingly waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Luka luka luka!"

Once within range of his fists, Lucario launched the first attack, unleashing a barrage of punches accompanied by sparks of electricity.

"Ka!"

Before the attack, Corviknight flapped its wings and flew upwards a short distance before using gravity to plummet down, using its steel claws to retaliate against Lucario!
That's right, it's going to use offense as defense!
Both being Steel-type, Lucario's Steel Fist and Corviknight's Iron Claw clashed repeatedly, sparking some eye-catching flames.

Thunder Punch is effective against Corviknight, and Pouncing Slam is effective against Lucario. While the seemingly brutal exchanges appear to yield little benefit to either side, in reality…

Soon, the strengths and weaknesses of both sides became clear.

On Lucario's side, his fists, which balance offense and defense, always manage to cleverly deflect Corviknight's attacks while quickly launching counterattacks.

The armored raven's claws, however, are far less flexible and can only barely provide passive defense.

Defense is meaningless for Lucario.

After all, Qingyu's Lucario has a unique ability—

Inherited from the Armor Island Martial Arts School, this is the ultimate martial art that Master Ma has developed through his life's insights: the Formless Fist!
It is not a specialized move designed to break through defenses, but rather a sharp offensive tactic that incorporates the ability to "penetrate defenses" into its instincts.

"Luca!"

Lucario quickly seized the opportunity presented by Corviknight's fatigue, leaping up and throwing a punch straight at its unsuspecting head.

After observing it closely, Lucario has discovered that Corviknight's entire body is covered with upright steel feathers.

Therefore, attacking normal body parts is definitely not very effective.

However, its beak is the only part without feathers, similar to the chin in a human body, and is one of its vulnerable parts.

Therefore, Lucario threw an uppercut without hesitation.

As expected, the Steel Crow, which was focused on countering its attack, was completely caught off guard and was instantly hit by this sudden, unexpected punch. Its body flew back several meters until it stopped near the edge of the arena.

Although it wasn't a fatal blow, judging from its struggling as it got up, it seemed to be close.

"..."

Qingyu's expression was somewhat complicated for a moment.

Lucario almost knocked out Corviknight with one punch. Did I hold back or not?
But since things had come to this, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and cooperate with Lucario.

If you can't even win by playing defensively, then it's not your fault!
Once I become the Elite Four member, I'll tell my Pokémon to go easy on me a little.

If you were to explicitly tell Lucario to hold back on the battlefield, it would seem a bit disrespectful to your opponent, and Poppy might even get so angry that she'd cry...

Sigh, even becoming a dojo master isn't enough; it's still so troublesome!
"Lucario, wave missile."

Several powerful waveguide energy attacks were unleashed in succession. Even if Poppi managed to defend in time, it was impossible to block all the attacks continuously.

Lucario quickly and easily defeated Corviknight, as expected.

Seeing this, Xin Li couldn't help but twitch her lips.

To retract the foreword, Qingyu absolutely cannot be placed at the very beginning!

If Qingyu goes first, the number of newcomers advancing to the next stage will likely be reduced by at least half...

Although Ye Ci did say that the quality could not be reduced, that should be viewed dialectically.

If everyone is eliminated in the first round, leaving no one able to enter the second round, that would be absurd!
After the first round of matches ended, Bopi, standing opposite Qingyu, silently sniffed, looking somewhat dejected.

I've clearly improved a lot since the last challenge, even Sister Xinli said so...

But why do I still feel as powerless as before when facing Master Qingyu?

Bopi shook his head, silently putting those discouraging words out of his mind.

No! You can't think like that!

After all, the battle has only just begun, and I still have a good chance!
After retrieving the fallen Corviknight, Poppi's eyes quickly hardened again.

"Next, I've decided on you!"

"The Great Blacksmith!"

Poppy quickly threw another Poké Ball, and after a flash of red light, an exaggeratedly large hammer appeared first, with a somewhat cute pink figure below it.

(The Great Blacksmith, the Little Girl with the Giant Hammer)

The appearance of this Pokémon caught Qingyu's eye.

The Great Blacksmith, with the same Steel + Fairy attributes as a certain Sword King, is already incredibly noble just by looking at that.

At the same time, it can also learn a very exaggerated exclusive move called "Giant Hammer" with a power of 160. The only negative effect is that it cannot be used repeatedly, which is not too serious.

Even the features are very useful: breaking the rules, doing things your own way, and taking advantage of others; each one is quite practical.

However, all these factors combined meant that the Great Blacksmith was still not very popular in his previous life.

The reason is also very simple...

This little girl, who possesses superhuman strength and can lift a giant hammer weighing over 100 kilograms, has a base attack stat of only 77.

Of course, in the real Pokémon world, Qingyu still has to question how powerful its offensive capabilities are.

"Master Blacksmith, use a high-five to close the distance!"

While Qingyu was watching the master blacksmith, Bopi quickly adjusted his mindset and made another decisive command.

"Luka..."

Upon hearing his opponent's command, Lucario's expression suddenly became somewhat amused.

The high-five surprise attack is his specialty, so he has some experience in how to counter it.

Qingyu also raised an eyebrow, suddenly feeling a sense of relief.

Thanks to my extensive livestream promotion, moves like High Five, Protect, and Electromagnetic Wave, which are very useful in battles, have become quite popular.

Even 8-year-old Poppy can use this move subconsciously...

However, she happened to meet her Lucario.

"Lucario."

After Qingyu smiled and spoke, Lucario immediately turned to look at him, and quickly reaffirmed his decision—

"Use Kuaishou to fight back!"

In theory, the speed of a quick counterattack and a high-five surprise attack should be about the same; it's simply a matter of reaction speed.

If this were in a Pokémon game, under the same initial conditions, it would actually come down to a speed contest.

Lucario is slightly slower than Greatsmith, so it will likely cower first, making it unable to retaliate in time.

But in reality, this has a prerequisite—

Because of some illegal reasons, Lucario, who uses high-fives to launch surprise attacks, has already anticipated the opponent's attack to some extent, so he is fully able to react in time.

"Luca!"

Before the Greatsmith's attack came, Lucario was already prepared. He suddenly made a pincer movement with both hands, completely ignoring the Greatsmith's hammer which was a feint attack, and smoothly caught the real small fist attack.

"..."

Bopi fell silent again, but at the same time breathed a sigh of relief. A moment later, his voice became a few degrees sharper.

"Greatsmith, use the Mighty Hammer!"

That's right. Even if the high-five attack fails to hit the opponent, it doesn't matter. As long as the distance is close enough, the Greatsmith's power is enough to take down any opponent!
As long as the Giant Hammer can hit the mid-lane Kaliou, everything will be alright!

But clearly, Poppi didn't realize it—

The Kuaishou counterattack technique actually needs to be broken down into two parts.

Parrying the opponent's preemptive attack is just the beginning; you also need to "counterattack" next.

"Luca!"

After disarming an attack with his bare hands, Lucario swiftly struck the Greatsmith on the head before it could unleash its full power, stunning its opponent. It then easily escaped and quickly reached a relatively safe distance.

Seeing this, Xin Li couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Just as she had thought, the combat experience of the two sides was on completely different levels.

It's absurd to expect an 8-year-old to be familiar with all sorts of moves.

But at least for now, it's a one-sided crushing victory for Qingyu over Bopi, with no suspense whatsoever.

Qingyu was quite restrained; if he had taken advantage of the blacksmith's momentary lapse in reaction and suddenly unleashed a move that countered his opponent...

As far as I remember, Lucario should be able to learn how to use earthquakes?
Even if the enhancement effect of the trick is completely wasted, one earthquake seems to be more than enough to deal with the Greatsmith.

This might sound a bit harsh on Bopi, but after seeing Qingyu's command, Xinli actually breathed a huge sigh of relief.

After all, at least it's clear that Qingyu will still hold back!

"Lucario, keep using Aura Sphere!"

Despite having an overwhelming advantage, it was Qingyu who was slightly sweating at this moment.

Besides the fear that Lucario might go too far and wipe out Pidgey's team with just one Pokémon, what if she gets frustrated?

But Lucario doesn't seem to be using its full strength, does it? Whether it's Invisible Punch, Protect, or the Dark Strike and Water Stream combo learned from Master Ma, it hasn't been used yet...

The same goes for Mega Evolution, which I've already mastered.

If it were actually used, the situation would probably become even more one-sided...

As for the earthquake that was more restrained by the Great Blacksmith?
Like Kingdra's Meteor Shower, this thing causes too much damage to the field, requiring a construction team to rebuild the field after only a few uses, so it was blacklisted by Qingyu a long time ago.

Going out to compete is a different story, but at least near one's own home, one cannot arbitrarily use earthquakes.

No!

No matter what, we have to recall this little greenhorn and let the other Pokémon come up and test the waters!
"Master Blacksmith, use your substitute to block the opponent's attack, and keep chasing!"

As Poppi reluctantly gave the order, Lucario's Aura Sphere was already poised to launch, hurtling towards the direction of the Greatsmith.

With Qingyu's earlier reminder, Poppy realized that it was impossible to dodge Aura Spheres with just Pokémon.

However, instead of defending against this relatively passive move that prevented them from closing the distance, Poppi decisively chose to use his Stand to block the attack while maintaining his mobility to continuously approach his opponent and gain a counterattack opportunity.

Her idea does have some merit.

Before the wave missiles arrived, the Great Blacksmith immediately used his Stand to block the attack and also used the smoke from the Stand's explosion to conceal himself, closing the distance between them in one fell swoop.

"Great Blacksmith, Mighty Hammer!"

Now, only one thought kept repeating in Bopi's mind—

As long as the Giant Hammer can hit the mid-lane Kaliou, everything will be alright!

This time, Master Qingyu should be unable to interrupt the Great Blacksmith's moves again!

however……

"Lucario, see through."

With a casual remark, Qingyu easily neutralized the master blacksmith's attack.

Although Lucario is a bit reckless, he wouldn't just blindly confront a giant hammer, so he prepared his defense early on.

In close combat, it is second to none among Pokémon!
Moreover, since the Giant Hammer requires all of the body's strength, this move cannot be performed continuously.

Therefore, after using this move, the master blacksmith will inevitably experience a brief period of weakness.

Seeing this, Qingyu couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

Although Popi possesses extraordinary talents that most people lack, he is still too naive when it comes to actual combat...

It's obvious they lack the training from our Sunshine Dojo; they should come back for more lessons in the future!

"Lucario, close combat!"

Qingyu decisively opened her mouth.

He couldn't wait to recall Lucario, that hothead, so he subconsciously used a powerful Fighting-type move.

"Great Blacksmith, hold the line!"

Because he was in a weakened state after using the Great Hammer, Poppi knew that he couldn't command the Greatsmith to fight head-on at this time, so he decisively chose to defend.

This is actually the best option, at least it allows the master blacksmith to have a relatively safe respite.

Unfortunately……

Against Qingyu, this illegitimate Lucario, defense is essentially meaningless.

The master blacksmith reacted quickly, forming a transparent barrier made of energy in front of him.

However, before it could even catch its breath, Lucario's "Serious Punch" was already upon it.

The intangible and difficult-to-understand fighting technique, the Invisible Fist, can be simply summarized in one sentence—

Even the most perfect defense has weaknesses. Just grasp this point, and you can easily break through any defense!
For Lucario, achieving this is even simpler than for the two bear masters.

Because waveguides cannot deceive it; any energy can be sensed by it in the form of waveguides, and its flaws can be detected immediately.

“Luka—!”

With a powerful punch, Lucario roared as he slammed his fist into the barrier, gathering all the power in his hand.

With a "crack," the once-solid defensive barrier shattered like glass, scattering across the ground.

Lucario's offensive showed no signs of abating, as he unleashed a powerful punch aimed at the Greatsmith's abdomen.

As for the fate of the great blacksmith who was caught off guard and attacked fiercely, there is no need to elaborate.

"hiss--"

Xin Li suddenly took a deep breath.

How did Lucario manage that move just now?
While Poppy's Great Blacksmith wasn't particularly strong, Lucario was just a little guy who had only recently evolved, wasn't it?
Logically speaking, even if there is a certain gap in strength, it shouldn't be so large that it can be completely ignored and defended by pure strength, right?
and……

Xin Li felt that this move looked strangely familiar.

It's a bit like... the Masters tournament scenes I watched on TV when I was a kid.

Master Ma, who was nearing retirement at the time, seemed to rely on this move to make his opponents unable to defend and only able to attack him.

But how did Qingyu get involved with Master Ma, who had retired and opened a martial arts school on Armor Island, and even learn his Invisible Fist technique?
I've never heard of Qingyu being a fighter or having trained at the Armor Island Dojo.
I guess I'm overthinking it...

Xin Li shook her head, suppressing her confusion for the time being.

With Lucario's all-out punch easily defeating his opponent, the score became 2-0.

Seeing this, Aoba immediately recalled Lucario before Poppi could.

Hagiru, you bastard...

That was a bit too harsh! Didn't you see the little kid was almost crying?

No, I have to let Popi get some revenge, otherwise after this fight I'll really be seen as the villain who "scared children"...

"Lucario seems a little tired, so let's send this kid on next."

Qingyu took a deep breath, made a brief attempt to make amends, and then, ignoring the slight rolling protest of the Poké Ball in his hand, took out another Poké Ball and threw it out.

"Go, Sylveon!"

"Buy~"

The adorable pink Eevee makes its dazzling debut.

Qingyu was quite at ease with her slightly timid Sylveon.

Firstly, it won't be very effective against Steel-type Sylveon's various moves, at least it won't make Pidgey lose so badly.

Secondly, Sylveon isn't as single-minded as Lucario, aiming to instantly defeat its opponent with every move.

Moreover, Sylveon was the starter Pokémon that accompanied him the longest. It is said that when people spend a lot of time with their Pokémon, they can develop a certain level of understanding.

So, if it were Sylveon, it would definitely understand why you want it to go easy on you a little!

With that thought in mind, Qingyu quickly winked at Sylveon, who had turned around to look at him.

"Buy?"

Noticing the trainer's unusual expression, Sylveon tilted its head first, then quickly showed an expression of sudden realization.

It understood, it understood everything!
It's probably afraid that Lucario, a single Pokémon, stole all the limelight just now, so it sent itself out to showcase the strength of our Sunny Gym!
Although it wasn't quite sure why it had been suddenly pulled into this battle, the cool-looking older sister next to it looked very familiar.

It was under her command that he and Riolu fought with all their might to barely defeat a Pokémon, thus protecting the Sunny Gym for the trainers.

So, it should be about the same this time, right?
Thinking of this, Sylveon silently turned around, looked at Pidgey who was still in a daze, and showed a "kind" smile.

Come on, I'm not the same person I used to be, and I'll definitely protect the trainers and the gym!

Along with Sylveon's thoughts came the heavy, pounding heartbeat that made Qingyu suddenly feel a little dazed.

Yes, that's the taste!

Qingyu suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Although I don't know why, even though the opposing team hadn't sent out any Pokémon yet, Sylveon's "Emperor Engine" started up on its own.

But this also proves that it should have understood its own meaning, which is why it started to bluff, right?
All it takes is for Sylveon to struggle a little, then find an opportunity to deliberately collapse and not get up.

After giving a point to Poppi, her mood shouldn't be so bad anymore.

As Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief, Poppi quietly took out his third Poké Ball.

The successive falls of Steel-Armored Raven and Greatsmith made Poppi realize one thing deeply—

Although Sister Xinli had previously praised herself, saying that she already had the skill level to be a Gym Leader.

At least for now, those words seem to be just her encouraging herself. Compared to Master Qingyu, her own level seems to be far behind...

But no matter what, Sister Xinli is still watching, so I can't be discouraged. I have to put in more effort and at least get something out of Master Qingyu!
Therefore, we must send out our ace Pokémon.

"Go, Great Bronze Elephant!"

Poppi threw the Poké Ball with great force again, shouting in a sharp, childlike voice.

Soon, a colossal, dark green elephant, as tall as a small mountain and exuding an imposing aura, appeared in the half of the field.

"Bu-i?!!"

Completely obscured by the giant elephant's shadow, Sylveon cried out in surprise.

The two Pokémon Lucario fought earlier seemed pretty ordinary, right? Why are my opponents suddenly so strong now?!
This is not fair!

Faced with the enormous size difference, Sylveon couldn't help but feel a little guilty. At the same time, its heart, which was pounding violently in its chest, started up again, and the heavy drumbeats, like marching drums, gradually became clearer.

Upon hearing that somewhat familiar voice again, Xin Li couldn't help but smile slightly.

It seems the kid Qingyu sent out is getting serious again...

You must hold on, Poppi! At least let me see just how strong Qingyu's Sylveon really is!
"Great Bronze Elephant, use Heavy Charge!"

Desperate to gain a point and turn the tide, Poppi quickly gave the order, and Bronze Elephant also took off, charging towards Sylveon, which was many times its size.

"Booy?!"

The once imposing Sylveon was startled by the enormous creature and instinctively turned to look at Qingyu behind her.

"Sylveon... use Blood Moon!"

Originally, Qingyu planned to recall Sylveon and send out Mewtwo to use its psychic teleportation ability to dodge the attack.

After all, the heavier the Pokémon, the better the effect of using Heavy Tackle, and this move is very effective against Fairy-type Sylveon.

If Sylveon were to withstand that attack head-on, it would probably collapse on the spot, and there would be no need for it to act at all.

But then he thought again—

Now that Cindy understands what he means, isn't this a good opportunity to show off his acting skills?
All you have to do is recall it before the heavy impact hits, and pretend it's exhausted, right?
After all, it's just a Blood Moon with a Demon Skin. How could it possibly withstand the counter and get instantly killed by the Great Bronze Elephant...?

As expected, Senbu is still the most reliable!

After making a reassuring gesture to Sylveon, Qingyu couldn't help but think to himself.

"Bu-bu-ee!"

Since the trainer has said so, and things have come to this point, Sylveon has no choice but to bite the bullet and use its moves to attack.

As the bronze elephant took another step, the three people on the field, including Qingyu, suddenly felt a chill and involuntarily shivered.

At the same time, when Qingyu looked up, the sun, which had turned dim and yellow due to the approaching dusk, had disappeared without her noticing. In its place was a blood-red full moon hanging high in the sky, radiating a scarlet light.

"..."

Xinli noticed this as well, and looked at Sylveon with a puzzled expression.

Why do all of Qingyu's Pokémon seem so strange...?

The same thing happened with Lucario just now. Although its moves were all quite normal, it gave her a strange feeling.

As for this Sylveon, it's not even going to act anymore.

It seems this is the "Blood Moon" technique that Qingyu mentioned. It even has the effect of affecting the surrounding environment, so its power must be terrifying.

This is also a move that deserves special attention.

Xin Li silently made a mental note again, and couldn't help but sigh—

I didn't realize how powerful Qingyu's Pokémon were when I last visited. How come they've not only evolved in less than three months, but they've even developed their own unique training methods?

Just looking at these two Pokémon, they're more than qualified to be Elite Four contenders...

Is Qingyu really born to be a trainer?

Just as Xinli was pondering, the two Pokémon on the field began their own unique battle.

"Buyi!!"

Faced with the colossal Bronze Elephant, all Sylveon could do was launch a full-scale attack, hoping to defeat its opponent in one fell swoop before the attack arrived.

Under Sylveon's influence, the originally scarlet scene quickly turned into a pink atmosphere, and the moonlight that was quietly pouring down like a waterfall quickly materialized and fell from the sky to attack the entire body of the Great Elephant.

Normally, Fairy-type moves shouldn't be very effective against Steel-type Bronze Elephant.

But perhaps because of its immense strength that caused the bricks to fly, or simply because the Great Bronze Elephant was so large that it was subjected to too much moonlight erosion from the sky.

Of course, there is another possibility—

Qingyu's Sylveon is indeed the moon's own daughter. Unable to bear seeing it suffer, the moon, high in the Milky Way, chose to unleash its most violent power without mercy.

It's just that this great bronze elephant, which has endured so much hardship, is suffering.

Soon, as it slowly started its charge, a look of pain appeared on its face, and its movements became sluggish.

"what?"

Upon seeing this, Qingyu's eyes widened immediately.

No, stop messing around!
Why is Senbu acting even more illegitimate now? The power of this move is clearly wrong, isn't it?
And... this Pokémon looks so robust, but it's just for show, it couldn't even withstand Sylveon's Blood Moon???
Facing the future Steel-type Elite Four member, who sent out Sylveon and even used Blood Moon to resist, if they still can't win after holding back like that, then I really have no other choice...

Qingyu sighed silently in her heart.

It seems that even if I become a superstar in the future, I will have to go a little more lenient when assessing my students.

Otherwise, even Nemo might not be able to get past her own hurdle!

If no champion is born this year, which culprit will President Ye Ci send to Zone Zero to challenge all the paradoxical species?
That's hard to guess!
The situation unfolded exactly as Qingyu had predicted.

Suddenly entering a berserk attack mode, Sylveon, relying on the pink moonlight, launched a relentless assault and actually managed to severely injure Bronze Elephant.

However, fortunately, Bronze Elephant's body was too sturdy. It endured the pain, gathered its strength again, and launched a fierce charge, quickly closing the distance between the two Pokémon.

Before its attack hit, Qingyu decisively chose to recall Sylveon, which had already closed its eyes and was trembling.

In actual combat, if you can freely use Poké Balls to avoid damage-dealing moves, the situation will often become unsolvable, so you generally can't play like that.

Since Qingyu did this, it meant that Sylveon couldn't withstand the heavy impact and essentially lost a point.

This is certainly a good thing for Poppi. He has finally managed to win back a point from Qingyu, which will definitely make him feel much better.

As for Qingyu, he had already achieved his goal of "giving up a point".

It's a win-win situation.

"You've done a fantastic job, Sylveon."

Qingyu couldn't help but speak up, offering a word of encouragement to the Poké Ball in his hand.

Yes, he really is a veteran actor.

Sylveon's acting just now was so convincing that even Qingyu thought it was somewhat realistic.

It seems that Sylveon will be the most suitable for future championship challenges...

Qingyu shook her head and looked at Bopi again.

"I admit I was a bit overconfident just now, but I can also tell that this bronze elephant is very well-bred. You must have put in a lot of effort, right?"

"Well then, I'm going to get a little serious now."

As Qingyu spoke, he took out his third Poké Ball.

"Next one, it's you."

"Evil and treacherous!"

(End of this chapter)