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

Chapter 449 Earth-Splitting Tactics? Go tell my Azure Flame!
"I choose you, Diglett."

The Pokémon that Giovanni sent out weren't the particularly rare kind.

Instead, it's Dugtrio, a Pokémon that can be seen everywhere by the roadside, even more common than Pikachu in the Evergreen Forest.

It has three identical heads, looking like it's made up of three ground squirrels.

Pokémon: Dugtrio

[Attribute: Ground]

【Level: 75】

【Characteristic: Sand Hole】

[Moves: Omitted]

Level 75, a Dugtrio of the league champion level!

"Tsk, this is getting a bit tricky."

Li Xuan and Giovanni sent out their Pokémon at the same time, and when he saw that Giovanni had sent out Dugtrio, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Sand cave characteristics.

This prevents him from freely switching Pokémon during battle.

In other words, the three gophers must be eliminated.

The one Li Xuan sent out was Genesect, who had barely reached level 72.

The gap between the two sides is too large.

Whether it can defeat Giovanni's Dugtrio remains to be seen.

"earthquake!"

Boom! ! !
The three heads of the three gophers began to vibrate in unison, the rhythmic shaking creating a strong resonance.

The entire arena shook violently, causing Genesect to lose his balance instantly. His steel body, which had been standing firmly on the ground, staggered and swayed!
Despite Dugtrio's generally low base stats, its Attack and Speed ​​stats are exceptionally high, making it one of the best in its class.

Under this fierce attack, Genesect was seriously injured, with obvious wounds on its steel body.

"Tsk, this nail tactic is really disgusting."

In a six-on-six battle, the nail-laying tactic is very effective.

The fact that Li Xuan's team didn't have any nail-clearing personnel was a bit of a problem.

He let out a long sigh of relief and suddenly shouted, "Genesect, don't let Dugtrio's ground moves hit you again, use Electro Levitation!"

Zizi!

Genesect burst forth with dazzling electric light, and using its electromagnetic levitation ability, it quickly rose into the air, floating lightly and just barely avoiding the second wave of earthquake impact from the three dummies!

A cold smile crept across Sakaki's lips as he calmly gave the order: "Spirit Attack."

"Didi!"

The three heads of the three diglett emitted a low hum simultaneously, and brownish rock energy burst forth from their bodies.

Swish swish!
Countless sharp stone ridges burst forth from the ground, densely packed together, shooting towards Genesect in the air!

"Genesect, use high-speed movement to approach the three-legged mole, then unleash the Ice Beam."

next moment.

Genesect transformed into a crimson afterimage, nimbly weaving through the torrential rain and ridges.

It perfectly evaded all attacks with its high-speed movement, and then approached the three moles, its steel cannon already in motion!

A cold glint appeared at the muzzle of the cannon behind Genesect, and an icy blue electric snake, carrying a chilling aura, snaked out and struck the three Digletts precisely!

Extreme cold lightning spread instantly, freezing the three heads into ice sculptures.

"Heh, you don't actually think the freezing effect will work on gnomes, do you?"

Before Li Xuan could even curl the corners of his mouth into a smile, Banmu's voice rang out leisurely: "Three Earth Rats, let Master Li Xuan see what true power is."

The situation of the war is changing rapidly.

The moment the ice covered the hamster's head, an ominous black light suddenly burst forth from its entire body!
The freezing effect shattered instantly, and the three heads, enveloped in Dark-type energy, slammed down on Genesect like heavy hammers!
Boom!

Genesect was knocked back and staggered. Just as the cannon muzzle began to glow with an icy blue light, it was slammed into the ground by a boulder that struck with pinpoint accuracy.

The steel body collided violently with the rock, sparks flying everywhere.

Rock-type shot down!

As the effects of the electromagnetic levitation dissipated from the previous move, Genesect had to stand up again and examine Diglett.

But soon, a look of doubt flashed in Genesect's eyes.

The three ground squirrels suddenly vanished without a trace, leaving only a deep pit in the field.

"Hold the grass!"

The audience erupted in cheers, a tidal wave of shouts rising up!
This is exactly the classic digging tactic of the Diglett!
This tactic has resurfaced.

The entire stadium was instantly engulfed by a frenzied roar!

The audience waved their arms excitedly, and countless voices mingled together.

"See that?! That's the ultimate secret of the Diglett!"

"Underground blitzkrieg! Eternal God!"

"The perfect coordination of the three heads! It's simply the pinnacle of land art!"

Li Xuan frowned, his eyes becoming unusually serious.

He quietly released his wave power to sense the entire area, only to find that the three dummies' aura was as elusive as if it had merged into the earth.

Even with the waveguide's keen perception, it can only intermittently detect extremely weak energy fluctuations a few meters underground, making it impossible to pinpoint its exact location.

"Old ginger is spicier."
"Li Xuan sighed softly, his fingertips tracing the surface of the Poké Ball. "I didn't expect Gym Leader Giovanni to be able to so skillfully evade even Aura detection."

This sophisticated counter-surveillance method is clearly a targeted tactic specifically developed to detect individuals with special abilities.

"Master Li Xuan, you seem quite surprised?"

Banmu gave a half-smile.

"It's alright, but I really didn't expect this to happen."

Li Xuan nodded, did not object, and readily accepted.

"So, what should you do next?"

As Banmu lightly stomped his right foot on the ground, the entire arena suddenly trembled!
boom! ! !
With a deafening roar, the earth opened its gaping maw like a giant beast, and a fissure that ran across the entire area ripped the surface apart!

Before Genesect could react, his steel body plummeted into the abyss.

Click!

Then the earth's crust let out a muffled roar, and the cracks closed with overwhelming force, swallowing everything up without a trace, leaving only a hideous scar lying across the center of the battlefield...

Li Xuan:?
Did Genesect just swallow it whole?

However, in just a few breaths, the earth suddenly trembled again!
The jagged crack suddenly opened, shoving Genosect back onto the field like a ruminant.

Genesect crashed heavily to the ground, his body crackling with chaotic electric arcs, clearly having completely lost his ability to fight.

Li Xuan: “…”

"Unexpectedly, Master Banmu's Earth Shattering Tactics have reappeared!"

GuLiTV slammed its hand on the desktop, unable to contain itself.

"Many viewers probably don't know what's going on, right? Next, let me, Xiaozhou, explain the tactic that Master Banmu just used."

Seeing that many people were in a state of shock, Xiaozhou explained to them:
"This Earth Split tactic was used by Gym Leader Giovanni a long time ago. Currently, only Dugtrio can fully master this tactic."

"The principle is that the three-horned voles perfectly utilize the underground environment as a natural barrier, and through precise manipulation of the geological structure, they create a deadly trap that changes in an instant underground."

"This combat method, which is completely integrated into the earth's veins, is virtually unbeatable. Its whereabouts are completely hidden beneath the thick rock layers, making it difficult to track and predict. Most attacks simply cannot penetrate the dense geological structure, and even the opponent's earthquake-related moves can be turned into tactical advantages."

"Faced with such an absolute defense that is integrated with the earth, conventional tactics are almost ineffective. Unless the Pokémon itself is stronger than Dugtrio, there is no chance of turning the tide."

One-hit kill moves are only effective against Pokémon of the same or lower level.

However, at such a high level, it's unnecessary to resort to a one-hit kill move, as it involves a degree of luck.

Therefore, very few people use this technique.

The wood is different.

He liked to have Dugtrio use this move, and even modified it so that Dugtrio would use it when digging burrows.

How can I dodge this?
Unless one can fly or possesses immense strength, ordinary people are very likely to encounter a fatal mistake upon first meeting.

For example, Li Xuan's Genesis is a case in point.

It's clear that it can outmaneuver three-legged voles.

The results of it?
It was sold out instantly!
Li Xuan fell into a brief silence.

In the previous exchange, Itagaki's experienced tactics completely overwhelmed them.

The opponent had clearly anticipated his reliance on waveguide detection and had deliberately set up this targeted ground-fissure trap...

"Clap clap clap..."

Li Xuan clapped his hands: "Today has truly broadened my horizons! Giovanni, you live up to your reputation! Giovanni, the Pokémon I'm about to use won't be so simple!"

The abandoned monkeys are not of such a high rank.

Even Mewtwo was just within the area of ​​the rift.

In situations where Kyurem cannot be brought into the game early.

We have no choice but to bring Reshiram into the game!
"I choose you, Reshiram!"

Li Xuan took the commemorative ball and placed it in front of him.

Amidst the iridescent light emanating from the memorial ball, Rehiram proudly descended, spreading his snow-white wings.

The turbine exhaust flames swirled with a bluish-green light, gazing down upon the shattered earth like a deity scrutinizing a tiny creation.

"It's appeared! It's Gym Leader Li Xuan's Reshiram! The first-tier god of the Unova region, the True Dragon Reshiram!"

GuliTV is also considered a fan of Rashiram.

Upon seeing Reshiram appear, he couldn't help but shout.

Rashiram is so cool!
"Reshiram! Go for it! Defeat the three dummies!"

"What do you think? How many moves can Master Banmu's Dugtrio last?"

"Awesome! I came here to watch a stomp! Reshiram, get ready!"

Rahiram's appearance drew cheers from the crowd.

This is a first-level god.

A true first-class god!

Most people come to watch the competition not just to see the gym leaders.

Some even came specifically to see Rahiram.

Rahiram's appearance immediately sparked a heated discussion among the audience.

Not only offline, but also the official online live stream room was almost overwhelmed.

[Brothers, I have a question. Li Xuan, the Gym Leader, is from Saffron City in the Kanto region and doesn't have Unova residency. So how did he gain Reshiram's approval?]

[HXD, you're being a bit too direct. First-tier gods don't discriminate based on region; it's all about finding one that catches your eye. If one of you is recognized by a first-tier god from another region, we won't object to you trying to subdue that god who's taken a liking to you.]

[666, if I could be recognized by a level one god, would I still be watching this live stream?]

【…】

【…】

This person's words killed the game, causing the entire audience to cosplay as Crimson.

"Li Xuan, what's that little ground squirrel hiding in the ground?"

Rahiram turned to look at Li Xuan, his tone full of disdain.

It's just a champion-level Pokémon; it's not even worth its attention.

"How arrogant... but this guy has the right to be arrogant..."

Banji cursed under his breath, but for now he could only keep the three Digletts hidden in the ground to prevent them from being defeated by Reshiram's moves as soon as they came out.

"Hey, you're not young anymore, are you? Do you really think you can hide underground and still be defeated by me?"

It seems they know what Itagi is thinking.

Rahiram let out a cold snort and took flight.

Li Xuan slowly raised his index finger, pointing the tip towards the devastated arena.

"Blue Flame."

The Reshiram turbine suddenly burst forth with a brilliant blue light, and the fire of truth poured down, engulfing the entire shattered land!
The arena was transformed into a scorched inferno, and blue flames seeped into the fissures beneath the ground.

The dugong, hidden deep underground, seemed to have fallen into the core of a lava field. The terrifying heat penetrated the rock layers, causing it unbearable pain, as if it were in a furnace.

Before long, the charred, blackened ground squirrel struggled to emerge from the ground.

The moment it returned to the field, it completely lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

Instant kill!

"That's so true, bro! I came here specifically to see the flash sales!"

"Gym Leader Li Xuan is awesome! Don't lose any more Pokémon battles! I bet on 6-2, if I win this battle I can live in a villa by the sea!"

The audience reveled, shouting and cheering.

Reshiram's appearance undoubtedly brought a renewed sense of excitement to the battle.

The impact of instantly defeating a champion-level Pokémon is simply too great.

"Not bad."

Banmu clapped his hands, mimicking Li Xuan's earlier gesture.

He smiled.

It wasn't meant to be a laugh.

It was the power Reshiram displayed that made me feel so excited.

Only by fighting against such opponents can he continuously surpass himself and climb to the top.

Banmu wasn't afraid of failure; what he feared was losing the will to move forward.

Therefore, as he witnessed Reshiram's strength one after another, Giovanni became increasingly excited.

Li Xuan can subdue a first-level god; he can create a first-level god.

If we round it up, don't they all have the ability to fight a level 1 city alone?

He's no less capable than Li Xuan!
"Li Xuan, I want to thank you."

Itagi seemed to feel that he had nothing to fear anymore.

From the initial fear of facing Reshiram directly to the current unleashing of a continuous fighting spirit upon contact with Reshiram.

Itagi felt the fearless spirit he had in his youth return.

Men are young until they die.

Itagi's mindset has returned to that of his youth.

"Master Banmu, you're welcome."

Li Xuan waved his hand and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"To express my gratitude, I will truly give it my all!"

Giovanni's fifth Pokémon was Rhyperior.

Their basic strength is not as great as Qinglv's.

But as green light appeared in Banmu's palm, the strength of the Super Armored Rhino reached the level of fighting legends!

Pokémon: Rhyperior

[Attributes: Rock, Ground]

【Level: 77→81】

【Characteristic: Hard Rock】

【Moves: Omitted.】

"Hmm? The Tokiwa Power of the Gym Leader can actually increase strength by this much?"

Off the field, Yu Longdu watched this scene thoughtfully.

(End of this chapter)