Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

When Ash first started out, he preferred to attack from the back, because it made it easier to counter any moves.

However, he now prefers to attack first, because attacking first allows him to control the rhythm of the game. No matter how slow his Pokémon is, he can make the first move!

"I won't make the same mistake twice! Golduck, use telekinesis to dispel the smoke!"

"With a yawn."

Xiao Feng's attempt failed again. Just as Golduck was about to use its telekinesis to separate the smoke, a yawn bubble flew crookedly into the smoke and landed directly on Golduck's face.

Yawning is a sure-fire technique; even with obstructed vision, it can accurately locate Golduck.

"Golduck, come back... What?!" Xiao Feng was about to take out the ball to retrieve Golduck when he found that the out-of-control smoke screen had fallen back to its original position, completely obscuring Golduck's body.

"Charge, Sunfire!" "Knock-tap!"

The concave parts of Coal Turtle's shell shimmered with light, and just as the power of the sunlight it absorbed reached its limit, a gentle breeze on the field blew away the smoke, revealing Golduck's location.

hum!

The sunbeams shot out, hitting Golduck precisely... Ash wins again!

The level difference between the two is obvious, and Torkoal mainly focuses on training its ability and special attack, so a super move can definitely KO it in one hit.

After Golduck, which has no weather ability, left the field, the sunlight became dazzling again. Xiao Feng hesitated for a long time before finally sending out a third Golduck.

"Go, Dream Demon!"

"Coal turtle, yawning."

"Dream Demon, use Taunt immediately!"

As soon as Misdreavus appeared, Xiaofeng tried to have it lock down Torkoal's status moves, but Torkoal still managed to use Yawn despite having the first-mover advantage.

"Dream Demon!" Xiao Feng shouted anxiously, his voice even carrying a hint of excitement...

"Tortortoise, come back. Next up is Infernape." But Ash chose to switch at that moment, and the future Sinnoh master made his dazzling debut.

"Miss Xiaofeng just said that she's relying on this Misdreavus to end my record?" Ash seemed confident and directly gave Infernape the command, "Use Taunt."

"Damn it... Dream Demon, come back first!" Knowing that he had no chance to trade one for one again, Xiao Feng had no choice but to take his place.

Otherwise, if it is under the influence of sleep and provocation, the dream demon will not even be able to talk in its sleep and will only be able to be used as a punching bag.

Ash successfully predicted the outcome at the start of the battle. He didn't follow the usual strategy of having Torkoal use Smoke Screen because he was worried that Misdreavus would prevent Torkoal from yawning.

Before Misdreavus fell asleep, Xiaofeng actually had it use Destiny Bond... but Xiaozhi wouldn't fall for that trick.

"Go, Dugtrio!" Xiao Feng reluctantly sent out the fourth one, which was a good counter to Infernape.

"provocative."

"Three ground squirrels, use digging!"

"Boost Fist!"

After being provoked at the start, Xiao Feng sent his three Dugtrios underground, intending to attack when the opportunity arose... but Infernape just punched him down!

boom!

The ground shook slightly, and Xiao Feng's lips twitched.

"Not coming out? Then keep using your powerful punches!" "Wow!"

boom! boom! !

Two more punches slammed into the ground, even cracking the surface.

"Gophers, come out and attack immediately! Use Earthquake!"

"It's good that you're out. Use a straw knot!"

"What?!" Xiao Feng stared in astonishment. The Infernape was able to jump up the moment the Diglett burst out of the ground and then completely wrap its body with vines!

When the vines shattered, the three gophers fainted in the hole they had dug themselves.

With a 3-0 lead going into the second half, the match was moved to a water court.

Ash's first pick was still Torkoal, and after much deliberation, Xiaofeng finally chose Diantha, which could make good use of the terrain.

"Eagle Sea Lion, use Water Cannon!"

"With a yawn!"

boom!

Torkoal, perched on a floating platform, was unable to dodge Deino's attack, but the sunny weather reduced the power of the Water-type move by half, so the damage from this attack wouldn't be too severe.

Conversely, if a Dionysus sea lion yawns, it can only lie on the floating platform and take a nap.

“This…” Xiao Feng was once again caught in a dilemma.

Yawning Coalossal, taunting Infernape… no matter how she changes her approach, she seems unable to overcome these two hurdles.

"Emperor Sea Lion, use Sleep Talk!" There was nothing she could do now but rely on luck.

"Sunfire!"

Diantar's Sleep Talk drew Mount Tai Press, which was the perfect target for Torkoal. A Solar Beam blast sent Torkoal flying back into the air.

Timed perfectly, another parallel shot was fired, blasting the Diya Sea Lion to the edge of the arena and taking it away.

"Sea Lion... come back!" Xiao Feng solemnly recalled his partner. "Your turn next, Scizor!"

"Miss Xiaofeng, are you really so determined to use the same tactic?"

"Uh..." Xiao Zhi's sudden question caused the older sister opposite him to freeze for a moment.

To be honest, this woman is really obsessed with breaking her undefeated streak.

In this bright, sunny weather, she actually used a Steelix with four times the fire weakness in order to save the Misdreavus!

Even if Torkoal is severely weakened and its fire-breathing move can't deal full damage, the flames still won't be enough to fill its two lives!

"Fine... Torkoal, come back." Ash seemed to be thinking something, and actually recalled Torkoal on his own initiative.

After the substitution, he now had a super ball in his hand.

"Come out and show yourself, Nidoking!" "Roar!!"

A ferocious roar erupted from its incongruous pink body, the powerful sound waves even causing ripples to spread across the water.

The pink Nidoking of Pigan Island displayed extraordinary power as soon as it appeared.

"Giant Mantis, turn back quickly!"

"Big character explosion!"

boom!

Xiao Feng wanted the mantis to launch another attack, but it was burned black by a burst of flames as soon as it touched Nidoking's body.

"Scizor, come back quickly! Misdreavus, go, use Destiny Bond!" Without time to hesitate, Xiao Feng immediately switched targets, allowing Misdreavus to unleash its prepared Destiny Bond move!

This was her last gamble; she had to succeed no matter what…

"Nidoking, the power of the earth!"

"what?!"

Boom! !

Under Xiao Feng's incredulous gaze, the entire venue began to shake violently.

A huge whirlpool suddenly formed in the center of the water field, and violent magma immediately erupted out!

"Whoosh!" The dream demon's body was engulfed by the lava, and it fell from the sky covered in charred black.

A deadly energy did indeed fly out from its body, but it was dispersed by the grinning Nidoking!

"How...how is this possible..." Xiao Feng swayed a few times, completely unexpected this outcome.

The Ground-type move Earth Power can actually work on Misdreavus, which has the Levitate ability.

However, the "shared fate" synergy, which should have been a one-for-one exchange, inexplicably lost its effectiveness!

"Why did this happen?!" Xiao Feng couldn't accept this outcome at all. "How did your Nidoking cheat? Why did it end up like this?!"

“There was no cheating, it was just a pure difference in skill.” Ash shook his head slightly. “Miss Xiaofeng can be considered an elite trainer, and your Pokémon are all well-trained… but you can’t expect these special moves to be effective against Elite Four level or higher.”

"Heavenly King level?!"

Honestly, if Misdreavus uses Destiny Bond against Nidoking, it's basically the same as a reckless Rattata using Focus Sash to fight Mewtwo.

"The match is over! Misdreavus is unable to battle. The winner is Ash from Pallet Town!"

Before Xiao Feng could recover from the shock, the referee had already announced the result.

Ash Ketchum advanced to the semifinals by sheer overwhelming strength!

Chapter 932 VS Tetsuya, various details

"Lottery results... lottery results..."

The final four teams of the Rainbow Tournament have finally been decided, which is definitely the most nerve-wracking moment for Yuuki.

"Yay, I didn't get Ash!"