Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 396 Four Heavenly Kings VS Four Heavenly Kings, What Four Heavenly Kings are you?

Sinnoh region, Pokémon League.

Zhu Lan sat in her office chair, staring at her phone screen, lost in thought.

"The strongest trainer competition? I've never heard of such a competition."

Cynthia pondered what exactly this so-called strongest trainer tournament was all about.

But he discovered that he truly had no information whatsoever about the competition.

"Hmm... Senior Adeker and Senior Masted are also here, so it doesn't seem like a roadside competition..."

Zhu Lan was also confused about the current situation.

There are champion-level trainers here.

But doesn't it seem a bit too niche?
Never mind, I'll just keep watching.

Zhu Lan rubbed her forehead, already seeing Jia Deliya cheering for Li Xuan from behind.

Damn it, my best friend just fell for Li Xuan like that?!
It's infuriating, yet I can't bring myself to be angry.

Li Xuan is a pretty good person.

But whenever she's with Cattleya, an unnamed fire ignites within her.

……

……

Unova region, Liberty Garden Island.

Du Ruo stood on one side of the battlefield, looking nonchalant, but inside she was extremely anxious.

How did I end up facing Li Xuan in the first round?
This matchmaking system is just too overpowered!

He encounters a trainer like this in the first round, what can he use to fight back?

If Li Xuan sends out his main Pokémon, his own Pokémon will probably all be lost to Li Xuan.

"Don't worry, the Pokémon I'm using this time aren't my main team; their strength is about the same as yours."

Li Xuan saw what Du Ruo was thinking and quickly reminded her.

Hearing Li Xuan say that...

Du Ruo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If it's one of the other Pokémon in Li Xuan's team, and their strength isn't at the Elite Four level, it seems like they might have a chance to fight.

Yes, we will win.

"So, today I, Teacher Ba, will be explaining this battle to everyone!"

This time, Mewtwo specially invited the globally popular commentator, the moderator of the forum, who is said to be a master of the Slowbro race, but has now transitioned to commentary and is loved by many trainers.

To ensure the prestige of this competition, Mewtwo spent a long time choosing before finally selecting Bara.

Wow, is Teacher Ba providing commentary? That's really good.

[Master Li Xuan is also getting better; he can now receive explanations from Teacher Ba.]

[By the way, did Gym Leader Li Xuan's Pokémon get explained by DP and Mushroom Teacher?]

It seems so.

The viewers started chatting, and since there were almost no out-of-town spectators and only contestants present, the reactions from all sides were not too intense.

Mewtwo gazed at the scene silently and beckoned slightly.

A woman, fully covered up, walked to the referee's seat and said in a cool, clear voice:
"The rules of the match are two against two. The battle ends when all of one side's Pokémon are unable to battle."

"The first match, between Li Xuan and Du Ruo, shall now begin!"

The voice just fell.

Both Poké Balls landed at the same time.

"Dragonite, I'll leave the first battle to you!"

"Desert Dragonfly, go!"

The first battle was an internal war between Dragon-type Pokémon.

Among them, Dragonite has a slight advantage in terms of type.

Its advantage lies in its ability to fly and be immune to ground-based defenses!
"Wuhu~"

As soon as it appeared, Dragonite flew over and hugged Li Xuan, nuzzling him.

Li Xuan stroked the head of the dragon, and only then did the dragon reluctantly stand on the field.

"Gym Leader Li, you seem to have a good relationship with your Pokémon~ But I absolutely will not lose! In this battle, I'm going to show the old man that I may have poor academic performance, but I will definitely win in a real battle at the same level!"

By the way.

Du Ruo's grandfather was Xia Ka.

Meanwhile, inside the dojo in Ssangyong City.

Xia Ka spat out the black tea he had just drunk, while the LCD screen still displayed his grandson's arrogant declaration.

The mayor of Shuanglong slowly put down his teacup, his calloused palms wiping his face heavily.

"He embarrassed himself on the live stream again..."

The sigh that escaped between his fingers startled the double-axe war dragon beside him.

Du Ruo was still talking non-stop on the screen, while Xia Ka had already started searching for something.

When Du Ruo comes back next time, it's time to let him experience what "the iron fist of love" really means.

"Hey, it's Du Ruo! Grandpa Xia Ka, what competition is Du Ruo participating in?"

A dark-skinned girl with long hair sat on the sofa. She had also heard Du Ruo's declaration of fighting spirit, and her eyes were full of longing.

Unfortunately, my Pokémon isn't very willing to battle anymore.

Otherwise, Alice could have participated too.

"I don't know, it might be some roadside race somewhere, it doesn't seem like it has any real prestige."

"Grandpa Shaka, I saw Mr. Adek! And King Yueju, King Wanlong, and King Lianwu! Oh right, Grandpa, what did you just say?"

"..."

Alice's actions made Shaka blush.

How come there are so many powerful trainers gathered at this roadside race!
That's outrageous!

……

……

Free Garden Island.

The war is about to start.

"Desert Dragonfly, unleash your Dragon Claw!"

At Du Ruo's command, the Desert Dragonfly suddenly swooped down towards the Dragonite.

Its eyes shone with a crimson light, its wing membranes vibrated, creating afterimages, and dragon-type energy condensed between its claws into three emerald-colored energy claws!

Swish!
Dragonite dodged, leaving three scratch marks on its original spot.

"Wuhu..." (Thankfully... no!)

Dragonite breathed a sigh of relief, only to feel a threat approaching.

Right now, the Desert Dragonfly's right claw thrusts out at a tricky upward angle, precisely hitting the Dragonite's raised lower jaw!

Outstanding effect!

Fortunately, Dragonite's ability is "Multiscale," which reduces the power of this move by half.

"Not bad, a top student from Blueberry Academy, unlike the academic types in our Kanto region."

Li Xuan gave a thumbs-up.

I thought Du Ruo would be the kind of academic trainer who only talks the talk.

However, considering that the opponent will temporarily become the champion of Blueberry Academy in the future, and given that he has been held back for many years, it is normal for him to have such fighting spirit.

"Wuhu..." (Ouch, that really hurts...)
Despite the presence of "multiple scales," the pain will still occur.

Anger was already showing in Dragonite's eyes. This was the first time since it evolved that it had encountered a Pokémon that had hurt it.

"Don't get impatient, and don't get dragged into the opponent's fighting rhythm."

Li Xuan took a deep breath and shouted sharply, "Dragonite, use Dragon Claw too!"

In terms of pure strength, Flygon is no match for Dragonite.

Previously, Flygon had also defeated Dragonite, causing it to immediately enter a state similar to "Blood Rage".

"Wuhu!"

Dragonite's chubby orange paw instantly condensed into an energy claw, and the violent Dragon-type energy shook the air. In the instant its small wings flapped, it created a gust of wind!
"what?!"

Du Ruo was shocked and was about to answer when she saw her desert dragonfly being slapped to the ground by a claw!

BANG!!!

A deep crater appeared in the ground, from which the mournful cry of a desert dragonfly could be heard.

That last exchange was somewhat based on personal grudges.

"..."

Du Ruo's face turned pale instantly, and her fingers gripping the Poké Ball tightened involuntarily.

He stared intently at the center of the arena, where his Flygon was slammed into the ground by a simple Dragonite claw, leaving only the trembling tips of its wings protruding from the rubble.

"How can it be……"

Seeing that the desert dragonfly could not get up for a long time, Du Ruo gritted her teeth, cold sweat seeping from her forehead.

Although the two sides are evenly matched in strength, the difference in actual combat is like an insurmountable chasm.

Dragonite didn't even use any techniques; it simply overwhelmed Flygon's meticulously planned offensive with its battle instincts alone.

Is this... what the old man often referred to as the "gap in trainer skill level"?

Du Ruo recalled the principles that Xia Ka had told him before, but he hadn't kept them in mind.

The gap between the two sides was too large, leaving Du Ruo feeling powerless.

"Dragonite, Dragon Dive."

Li Xuan showed no mercy and immediately ordered Dragonite to use its ultimate move!
"Wuhu!"

A terrifying killing intent erupted from Dragonite, and Dragon-type energy spread wildly, gradually enveloping its body and transforming into a giant energy dragon!
It swooped down, its wings flapping suddenly to provide acceleration!

Boom boom! ! !

This move hit the Desert Dragonfly squarely, sending it packing.

"Oh! Li Xuan's Dragonite is powerful! It defeated Du Ruo's Flygon with only two moves. Could it be that it hit a vital point?"

The forum moderator was shocked. What kind of luck could allow a normal move to hit a vital point twice in a row?

"Flygon is unable to battle. Please bring out your next Pokémon as soon as possible."

Du Ruo hadn't expected that the Desert Dragonfly would be defeated in just two moves.

He knew the gap in strength between himself and Li Xuan, and he knew his chances of winning were slim. However, he never expected it to be so decisive and swift.

From start to finish, it only took two rounds.

Dragonite didn't even show any fancy move animations; it simply used Dragon Claw and Dragon Dive to completely defeat his carefully trained Flygon.

This difference cannot be explained by rank alone...

It's more like... the fundamental difference between adult dragons and young dragons?

The referee's whistle blared shrilly.

Du Ruo then recalled the unconscious Flygon, and the slight tremor from the Poké Ball made his throat tighten.

"Damn it, aluminum-steel bridge dragon, I'm counting on you for the next game!"

Du Ruo sent out a giant steel dragon Pokémon that looked like a stapler, but when it lay down, it resembled a bridge.

Pokémon: Aluminum Bridge Dragon

[Attribute: Steel, Dragon]

【Level: 56】

【Characteristic: Perseverance】

【Moves: Omitted.】

Features include a robust aluminum-steel bridge.

This type of Pokémon is known as the Prodigy Pokémon.

It differs from the pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are popular among the general public, such as Garchomp, Dragonite, and Tyranitar, which are late bloomers.

This is an existence that can theoretically evolve in its earliest stages.

It has a base stat total of 600 right from birth, which is terrifying.

【Hmm? Why does it look so much like aluminum steel dragon?】

[Fun fact: The aluminum-steel bridge dragon is an evolved form of the aluminum-steel dragon.]

【Huh? Then why can't my Aluminum Bridge Dragon evolve?】

[Oh no, is Gym Leader Raihana planning to evolve Duraludon? No way!]

To be honest, the aluminum-steel bridge was discovered quite late, only in the last few years.

The person who just posted the comment, who is also the Gym Leader of the Ragnarok Online, has already trained his Gigantamax Duraludon into an ace.

Evolution is virtually impossible.

By the way.

Gigantamax Duraludon cannot evolve, but Evolution Stones can be used.

Therefore, it's unlikely that Qibana will choose to evolve his old friend.

On the field.

The Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon stands proudly, its steel body providing it with powerful defense. It also possesses the Steel attribute, making it a formidable opponent for Dragonite.

"Oh! It's Alumina Bridge Dragon. It's a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dragonite's Dragon-type moves will only have ordinary effects. I wonder how Li Xuan will deal with it!"

The forum moderator explained the situation to the viewers, while also anticipating Li Xuan's choice.

"Dragonite, come back first."

Li Xuan chose to recall the Dragonite.

Then, they sent out their second Pokémon of the day.

Strange power!

The four-armed superhuman strength excited everyone in the live stream.

Even the people watching from the sidelines were eager to see what tactics Li Xuan would use.

"Knowing that the opponent is a Daurian, why would Gym Leader Li use a Pokémon like Machamp? Does he have some kind of secret weapon?"

Wanlong adjusted her glasses, crossed her arms, and looked somewhat confused by Li Xuan's actions.

"It's a perfectly normal choice. Gym Leader Li Xuan's specialty is Fighting. And among Fighting-type Pokémon, there are almost none that excel in Special Attack. The Machamp that Li Xuan sent out probably has the Guts ability."

Lian Wu, the Unova Fighting King, explained to his colleague, and Wan Long suddenly understood.

No wonder they sent someone with superhuman strength.

The original intention was to use the terrifying power of the superhuman strength to achieve the effect of overcoming all laws with force.

"Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon, don't let the monstrous strength get you into close combat, you can't beat it."

Du Ruo also knew the power of the Mighty Giant, and although the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon was strong, it was only decent in close combat.

However, this is inherently a disadvantage in close combat.

If Strength triggers the Guts ability...

Or perhaps surrendering now would be a better option?
Ok……

A real man would never give up because of a little setback!

Du Ruo quickly decided to stay and fight to the death.

The aluminum-steel bridge dragon sensed the aura of its trainer, and its steel arms collided, producing a metallic roar.

"Aluminum-steel bridge dragon, using the power of the dragon!"

While Electric Beam can boost your Special Attack, it still requires charging. In situations like this, it's better to use Dragon Pulse instead.

With this thought in mind, Du Ruo gave the order.

"Lü Qiao!"

The Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon roared, releasing a powerful purplish-red energy from its throat. A beam of light shot out, transforming into a giant dragon that fiercely bit at the monstrous strength!

"Hold on!"

Li Xuan didn't care about all that; his tactics today were all about being simple and brutal!
Hold on, trigger the Flame Orb effect, and then get the "Perseverance" trait.

Absolutely perfect!
"Strange drink!"

The dragon's energy wave from the aluminum-steel bridge tore through the air, and a ferocious dragon head phantom could be vaguely seen in the purplish-black energy torrent.

Just as this terrifying attack was about to hit...

The monstrous strength's four muscular arms crossed in an X shape, and a verdant protective barrier instantly took shape.

The dragon's energy surged against the light barrier, creating a spiderweb-like crack. The recoil caused the ground within a three-meter radius to sink, but the green barrier remained firmly in place, without even the slightest tremor.

Ultimately, they failed to break through.

boom!
After the defense ended.

Flames appeared on the body of the monstrous strength.

His skin was flushed red, and he exuded an imposing aura.

Characteristics: Perseverance!

With the Guts trait activated, Mighty is already one of the top fighters of its class.

Let alone the three legendary birds of the Kanto region, even Zekrom would have to avoid their sharp edge if they came at the same level!

Powerful, terrifyingly so!
"Aluminum-steel bridge duct, use a cannon beam!"

Du Ruo only dared to use ranged attacks.

Inside the metal mouth of the aluminum-steel bridge dragon, the steel energy was compressed to the extreme, transforming into a dazzling silver-white beam of light that shot out!

"Fire Fist!"

The monstrous strength moved at the command, and its four fists simultaneously burst into orange-red flames.

It neither dodged nor yielded, but charged head-on into the beam of light!

The right forearm unleashed a fiery fist first, the high temperature colliding with the steel-based energy and exploding into a sky full of sparks; the left forearm followed up with a second punch, forcefully splitting the beam in two!

After unleashing these two attacks, the Mighty Dragon instantly approached the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon.

The remaining two Flame Punches pierced through the gap in the torn light cannon and slammed directly into the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon's jaw!
Amidst the pungent smell of molten metal, the aluminum-steel bridge was knocked over by this series of blows, its beams slanting into the sky and piercing a neat, round hole in the clouds!

"Wow, this turtle's strength is incredible?!"

Du Ruo's pupils contracted sharply as she stared at the indentation in the aluminum-steel bridge dragon's alloy jaw, where the crimson fist mark was still emitting wisps of smoke.

How can this be?

After triggering perseverance...

Could the monstrous strength's attack power be so terrifying?!

The aluminum-steel bridge's supposedly formidable defense was utterly crumbling before those four burning fists!
The battle ended quickly.

The Alumina Bridge Dragon, having been attacked by the Mighty Beast in close combat, was essentially doomed.

"The Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon is unable to battle. Since all of Du Ruo's Pokémon are unable to battle, the winner is Li Xuan!"

A cool, clear female voice sounded softly.

After saying that, she left.

"I lost……"

Du Ruo couldn't help but sigh.

I never imagined my skills were so poor.

I didn't even get through a single chapter.

"As expected, your skills are still lacking."

Du Ruo smiled wryly, already knowing that she lacked the strength to do so.

I thought that, given our similar skill levels, I could at least exchange a few blows with Li Xuan.

Unfortunately, it was still a little short.

After the battle, Li Xuan took his Pokémon to receive treatment.

While waiting, I also checked my group chat.

[Feeding Li Xuan in the rest room (11)]

The current group members are Crimson, Blue, Mastedt, Gadria, Kona, Lan, Dragon Crossing, Wanlong, Daigo, and N.

The group chat originally had only 9 people; Daigo and N were added later by themselves.

This indirectly confirms that they are one of our own.

Their strength is guaranteed to be at least at the level of the Four Heavenly Kings, making them a truly unique stamp collecting group.

[Nature's Black: Li Xuan's fighting speed is incredible. If it were me, I probably would have needed Zekrom to do that.]

【Yulongdu:? 】

[Ice Queen: ?]

【Red: ('')】

[Bestselling light novel author: ??? What the heck?!]

(End of this chapter)