Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Ugly Fish thought to itself and nodded.

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The seminar was held very close by, in the lobby of the largest hotel in Changqing City where Xia Chen was staying.

The World Breeders Association generously booked the entire hotel.

Since it was an academic seminar, the venue was not set up like a cocktail party, but rather in a spacious auditorium layout.

Xia Chen followed Xiao Gang to the venue.

Xiao Gang's excellent interpersonal skills made almost everyone who met him stop and chat for a few minutes, while Xia Chen could only politely greet strangers along the way.

He didn't see many of the familiar people from his past life, since in games and anime, the characters were mostly trainers.

As I was thinking this, a person who looked familiar walked towards me.

The newcomer had graying hair and wrinkles that betrayed his age, but his upright posture and the bulging muscles beneath his white robe made him appear healthier than many young people. (Professor Oak, also from a special episode)

"Ah, it's Xiaogang! Long time no see! Why haven't you come to visit this old man at the research institute lately?"

Xiao Gang was both amused and exasperated. "Professor Oak, please stop calling yourself an old man. If you're going to have a second body and you call yourself an old man, what are we supposed to be? I've been quite busy with the dojo lately, so I haven't been there much. Sorry."

The newcomer was none other than the legendary figure of the Elf Realm, Yukinari Ooki.

A former Kanto champion, a renowned Pokémon scholar, and an authority in the Pokémon academic world.

Professor Oak can be described as truly a man of both literary and martial prowess.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Gang patted Xia Chen on the shoulder beside him. "This is a friend I recently met, Xia Chen from the Donghuang region. He's about the same age as your grandson, but he has a very deep understanding of Pokémon breeding."

Xia Chen was embarrassed; this was an outrageous boast. He quickly stepped forward to greet the academic giant.

"Hello, Professor Oak. My name is Xia Chen. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

Professor Oak smiled and nodded in response, "These days, most young people are becoming trainers. Fewer and fewer can focus on breeding and research. Even Brock, with his thick eyebrows and small eyes, has to work part-time as a gym leader. Young man, you need to work hard!"

Xiao Gang was speechless. "You're the real role model for multitasking. Just look at your Dragonite, even Lorelei would have a headache seeing it."

Xia Chen smiled slightly as he watched the two bantering away without any airs.

Even if this trip yields no results, just meeting these two people will make it worthwhile.

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On the Kanto side, Xia Chen was busy attending a seminar, while on the Eastern Frontier, Ibu was also busy.

At almost the same time, the quarterfinals of the Bogaman Cup also kicked off in full swing.

Chapter 60 The Blackie Speaks! (Please read on Tuesday!)

In the Pilipili eSpirit Battle live stream section, a recommendation at the top of the most prominent recommendation bar attracts the attention of netizens from all walks of life.

Pokémon battles without trainers? The strongest Eevee in history? All this and more at the Piplup Cup!

Wow! The strongest Eevee in history?

This guy is bragging like that, isn't he afraid of hurting his back? I want to see what kind of Ibrahimovic dares to claim to be the strongest in history!

Some viewers, with this kind of "let's watch the show" mentality, clicked into the Bogaman Cup live stream.

Of course, many people could tell at a glance that this was a publicity stunt, and after glancing at it and scoffing, they scrolled down.

However, just like casting a net to catch fish, it doesn't matter if these people don't click in, as long as the first part of the target takes the bait.

At this moment, however, the match being conducted in the live broadcast room was not the so-called "strongest Eevee without a trainer's guidance".

This infuriated netizens who were lured in by the title, who saw it as blatant telecom fraud.

Instantly, the live chat was flooded with comments like "rnm, refund my money!"

Fortunately, Eevee's loyal fans started to play a role, enthusiastically introducing that the next match was the same Eevee, which kept many viewers there.

Because it's 1v1, without complicated tactics or switching modes, battles between new trainers rarely become drawn-out or drawn-out affairs.

Soon, the first match of the quarterfinals ended with Yu Longtao's Ya Ya winning.

However, few people paid attention to this result. Amidst everyone's anticipation, the legendary "strongest Eevee without a trainer's command" finally made its appearance!

When a cute Eevee nimbly leaped onto the battlefield from below the stage, the live chat exploded with excitement.

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"Holy crap, it's not clickbait after all. There really isn't a trainer for Eevee? Where's its trainer?"

"This Eevee's trainer is nicknamed 'Coo-Coo Pigeon,' because there's nothing he can't skip, like this match."

"Everyone, please stop cursing. Master Pigeon just went to the Civil Affairs Bureau with me. He gave up this competition so that we could get our marriage certificate."

"Heh, a clown who's just trying to attract attention actually has so many fans. I'd like to see how Eevee gets utterly crushed by Scyther without a trainer's guidance!"

Xia Chen and Ibrahimovic's fans are very active, but there are also many casual viewers who come to watch the game without any particular bias, so conflicts are always inevitable.

It's even possible that the official channels themselves might get involved to generate buzz and stir up trouble.

However, in any case, in Pokémon competitions, strength speaks for itself.

This hotly debated topic will ultimately be answered in this battle.

With the referee's whistle, the match, which had sparked huge controversy and public debate, officially began.

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Eevee's opponent is a Bug-type Pokémon that can form a powerful fighting force shortly after birth, and it is Scyther, which is quite strong among Bug-types.

This Scyther's speed is exceptional, making it arguably the best Pokémon in this Piplup Cup.

This Scyther has the excellent [Technician] ability, which greatly increases the damage of low-power moves.

Especially in the early stages when everyone's moves are not very powerful, the advantage of the [Master Technician] trait is particularly obvious.

Due to their exceptional speed and attack capabilities, Scyther and Nidoqueen are considered strong contenders to win the tournament.

"Scyther, Quick Attack!"

One trick is fresh, eat all over the sky.

As expected, at the start of the match, the Scyther trainer chose his preferred fast-paced attack style.

The pair worked together perfectly; the moment the trainer spoke, Scyther suddenly unleashed its power.

With a sudden burst of power from its extremely well-developed leg muscles, accompanied by a flap of its thin, cicada-wing-like wings from behind, the flying mantis's entire body streaked across the sky like a green meteor.

In the blink of an eye, the Scyther appeared behind Eevee.

Ibrahimovic, however, stood still as if he was completely unaware.

"Holy crap, the speed of Scyther's lightning strike is something that even a beginner-level Pokémon couldn't achieve, right?"

"This amateur trainer shamefully admits that my Pikachu's Quick Attack is not as fast as his; this must be the Scyther's signature move."

"Master Yi doesn't seem to have realized what's happening, what should we do?"

"I told you it was just a publicity stunt. Without a trainer's guidance, how could a Pokémon possibly consider every detail in a fast-paced battle?"

"I agree with that. If we compare the trainer to the brain, then the Pokémon are like the hands and feet—these are the tools and organs. If a Pokémon has enough battle experience to rely solely on muscle memory and not its brain, that's fine. But this Eevee..."

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Amazement, worry, and sarcasm – viewers reacted in various ways in the live chat after this breathtaking scene unfolded.

But the competition will not be interrupted because of this.

On the battlefield, the Scyther had already raised its arm high, its extremely sharp scythes gleaming in the sunlight, radiating a dazzling and deadly light.

Just as the scythe was about to strike Eevee's vulnerable body, Eevee finally moved.

A tremendous power suddenly erupted from her petite body as she propelled herself forward with the force of her four legs.

He leaped forward to dodge the slash, turned around, raised his hand, and splashed sand—a series of movements as fluid as mercury flowing across the ground.

Although her absolute speed is far inferior to that of the Scyther, the various micro-managements she performs within those two seconds still dazzle the spectators.

By the time they realized what was happening, the balance of power on the battlefield had already shifted!

Eevee escaped Scyther's direct attack range, but Scyther was hit in the eyes by Eevee's Sand Slash, which it had been holding back for a long time!

Ibrahimovic's brilliant comeback was like a shot in the arm for her supporters.

The comments section immediately erupted into a mud-stained chess game.

"Master Yi is awesome! (voice cracks)"

"Heizi speak!"

"So what if the trainer isn't here? I'm just asking you, what impact does it have!"

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On the field, the battle continues.

The Scyther, temporarily blinded by the sand, didn't panic too much. Instead, it stayed put and waited for its trainer's next instructions.

But Ibrahimovic wouldn't be polite to him. She channeled her energy, her mouth slightly open, preparing her attack.

"Scyther, take flight, watch out for her yawn!"

The Scyther trainer reacted incredibly quickly, instantly recalling the moment when Eevee miraculously turned the tables against a stronger opponent. He yawned.

After realizing that Scyther was temporarily unable to chase Eevee, he decisively issued the command before Eevee could yawn.

Seeing that the Scyther flew smoothly without being affected, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

Luckily, I reacted quickly enough, otherwise it would have been difficult... Wait, is that not a yawn?!

The boy's smile abruptly ended as a faint orange glow began to emanate from Eevee's body.

This is self-motivation!

I was actually tricked by an Eevee that had no trainer to guide me!

An unnamed rage instantly welled up within him.

Failing to anticipate a move is not an embarrassing thing; even a champion can make a mistake.

But they are battling opponents who are also trainers.