A spirit descends, Gardevoir is my childhood friend?

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Chapter 77 College League Preliminaries 2 [Bonus Chapter 3]

"Why does No. 2 Middle School keep surrendering?" Shi Anyang asked Lin Xiaolin, puzzled.

"Because they feel the team competition is already secured, they don't want to expend so much energy in the previous matches. They want to keep their Pokémon in top condition and take the team competition to win the third round in one fell swoop," Lin Xiaolin analyzed the situation.

Tang Tian, ​​who was standing next to Lin Xiaolin, nodded in agreement upon hearing Lin Xiaolin's analysis.

"If I'm not mistaken, the No. 3 Middle School team will be using the sunny weather strategy, while the No. 2 Middle School will be using the rainy weather strategy. In addition, the No. 2 Middle School is stronger overall than the No. 3 Middle School, and the Pokémon has a type advantage. The No. 3 Middle School will most likely lose."

Qin Lele was also analyzing the situation from the side.

“That’s right, but there’s one thing you’ve overlooked: Ludicolo, Seahorse, and Poliwag all have the Swift Swim ability.” Lin Xiaolin had examined both Pokémon; Poliwag did not have the Swift Swim ability, but rather the Humidity ability.

However, both Lucky Kappa and Black Seahorse swam freely, but Lin Xiaolin couldn't say it directly, so she could only give a subtle reminder.

Upon hearing Lin Xiaolin's words, Qin Lele immediately realized the truth.

With attribute advantage, slightly stronger overall strength, and a completely counter-strategy, she couldn't figure out how Third Middle School could win. No wonder Second Middle School conceded defeat so calmly.

Half an hour later, when the referee took off again on the Magneton, everyone knew that the main event was about to begin.

"Alright, everyone's been waiting for this team match! Now, please welcome both teams to the stage!"

Five players from each side walked onto the battlefield and stood on either side.

"The final battle begins now!" The moment the referee announced the start, all five players on both sides simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls.

The second high school's enthusiastic duck, lucky kappa, black seahorse, mosquito coil, and Laplace.

The three high-level Cyndaquil, Ninetales, Torterra, Houndoom, and Sakura.

Both Pokémon looked at their opponent with fighting spirit.

"Look, both teams' Pokémon are full of fighting spirit. So, which team is stronger, the second-highest rain team or the third-highest sunshine team? Let's wait and see!"

"Pray for rain (sunny weather)!" Sure enough, both sides started vying for the weather right from the beginning.

If a weather team can't even secure the right weather conditions, they're basically halfway doomed.

The moment Lapras and Sakura used their weather setter, the other Pokémon weren't idle either. Energetic Duck led Poliwag and Horsea toward the other side, their clear goal being to disrupt the other's weather setter.

"Little Duck, use Water Pulse!" As the two met, Duck immediately used Water Pulse, while Poliwag and Machoke behind him simultaneously used Bubble Beam.

However, the opposing Pokémon were not to be underestimated, and they all used moves like Flamethrower and Ember to defend themselves.

With a loud "bang!", thick steam exploded, filling the entire area.

At that moment, Gu Xiaodong's lips curled up slightly.

"Mosquito Coil, pray for rain!" Mosquito Coil's trainer shouted.

The opposing team's three players sensed something was wrong, but the arena was shrouded in smoke, making it impossible to see what was happening.

Originally, Sakura and Laplace were evenly matched, neither able to gain control of the weather. But when Mosquito Coil joined forces, Sakura had no chance of competing at all.

Dark clouds loomed over the battlefield, and a light drizzle began to fall.

"Little duck, let's begin our dance!" Gu Xiaodong shouted.

Because of the rain, the steam in the arena dissipated quickly, and the five spirits from the Second High School surrounded the spirits from the Third High School.

The students from No. 3 Middle School were mostly affected by the rain, while those from No. 2 Middle School thrived.

The Duck charged straight at Turtlemon, who then unleashed a Flamethrower at the Duck.

What was not a very powerful Flamethrower in Elk's eyes was greatly reduced in power due to the rain, and Elk easily dodged it by sidestepping.

It moved with incredible speed, appearing in front of the Blazing Turtle Beast in the next instant. It raised its right wing into a blade shape and unleashed a water-wave blade at the Blazing Turtle Beast.

The Blazing Turtle Beast reacted quickly, turning around and using its shell for defense.

"Clang!" A metallic clanging sound rang out.

Torterra was initially delighted when it saw Dandy hit its shell, but it froze the next second. The expected explosion did not occur, and Torterra was directly knocked away by Dandy, leaving a shallow cut on its shell.

"Turtlemon! Don't take his attack head-on! The explosives on your back won't work in the rain! Get out of here!" Turtlemon's trainer shouted.

But Turtlemon's speed was no match for Duckling's. In the next instant, Duckling charged at him again. Turtlemon fought back while retreating, looking around for teammates to come to his aid.

But their teammates were too busy to provide support, and Lapras and Politoed were driving Sakura and Ninetales into a desperate retreat.

In the rain, Ludicolo and Horsea, with their Swift Swim ability, thrived and consistently suppressed Cyndaquil and Houndoom.

Two minutes later, when the first Pokémon from the Third Middle School fell, the entire Third High School team began to fall in a crushing defeat.

When all three high-level Pokémon were unable to battle, the referee finally raised the microphone: "All three high-level Pokémon in Star City are unable to battle, the winner is Star City Second High!"

"Boom!" The audience erupted in cheers and applause.

At this moment, Gu Xiaodong sauntered around and saluted the audience, like a dancer who had just finished performing. The bouncy duck did the exact same thing as him, saluting the audience.

"The team that has finally qualified to play against Xingcheng No. 1 High School is Xingcheng No. 2 High School! Alright, it's lunchtime now. The cafeteria at Xingcheng No. 1 High School has prepared boxed lunches for everyone. We hope you can eat and rest for a while, and also let the students from No. 2 High School recover their form. The main event of today will be coming soon."

After the host finished speaking, the cafeteria ladies began distributing boxed lunches to the audience.

After all, there are at least 10,000 spectators here. If they all went to the cafeteria, wouldn't it be packed to the brim?

Lin Xiaolin and the others also received their boxed lunches and sat in the lounge, discussing countermeasures while eating.

"We absolutely cannot drag this out into the team competition this afternoon, or we will definitely lose," Lin Xiaolin said confidently, as the strength of the Rainy Day team had already been demonstrated.

If their opponent were to use Rainy Day, their current Pokémon would be absolutely no match for them.

"Yan Fan, you're going in for the first match. With that show-off captain on the other side, he'll definitely be the first one to go on, so you'll go up against him and then..."

After discussing for a while and finishing their boxed lunches, the group threw the leftovers into the trash can and continued negotiating.

"Xiao Lan, do you think that child looks like Xiao Qian from back then?" Tang Tian asked Lan Rou, looking at Lin Xiaolin who was surrounded by four people.

Lan Rou looked at Lin Xiaolin with a somewhat dazed expression, as if she saw the shadow of another person in Lin Xiaolin.

"Hmm." The reply was just one simple word, but it contained everything.

"Maybe this kid can really make the miracle of No. 3 Middle School happen again?" Wang Can said, standing behind Tang Tian. Wang Can was referring to No. 3 Middle School, not No. 1 Middle School, and no one stood up to say that he was wrong.

"Really? I'm really looking forward to it." Tang Tian looked at Lin Xiaolin, who seemed a little dazed.

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There are two more chapters today. I'll see if I can finish them before the reviewers leave. Thank you all for your support and suggestions in the book reviews. This is my first book, and I will check and continue writing it no matter how good or bad it is. If there are any problems, please feel free to point them out. I will usually correct them immediately when I see them.

(Sorry everyone, I can't write the two chapters I owe for today. This one is an extra one I just finished writing. My brother suddenly came to see me. He hasn't been back for a long time. I'll go play pool with him and chat tonight. I'll write two more chapters tomorrow. Remember to keep an eye on me tomorrow!)

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Chapter 78 College League Preliminary Round 3 (Bonus Chapter 1)

After lunch, everyone was giving their Pokémon a final check in the contestant tunnel, as they would be going on stage in a little while.

At this moment, the host also prepared to slowly fly over the battlefield.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the final match of the preliminary round of the college league that you have been most looking forward to is about to begin. Will No. 1 High School retain its throne or No. 2 High School take the victory? Let's wait and see. Please welcome the players from both sides to the field!"

The five people were standing at the entrance to the contestants' passage. As soon as the host spoke, Lin Xiaolin took the lead and walked out.

Standing on either side of Lin Xiaolin were Yan Fan and Qin Lele, followed by Shi Anyang and Shi Yu. Finally, there was Wang Can, who looked relaxed and carefree, and a senior named Qian Jue, who were chatting and laughing.

Lin Xiaolin took a deep breath as she walked out of the contestant tunnel and stomped her foot hard.

With a 'thump,' footsteps approached, and Lin Xiaolin appeared at the entrance to the contestants' passage.

"One high! One high! One high!" A roar of excitement erupted from the crowd, startling the five people. Lin Xiaolin paused in her forward steps.

"Keep going, this is all honor brought by your seniors." Wang Can's voice came from behind.

Lin Xiaolin paused for a moment, then lifted her foot slightly and continued walking forward.

As Lin Xiaolin walked out of the players' tunnel, she looked up and around.

The audience in the stands shouted "No. 1 High School" in unison, as if they had finally entered No. 1 High School's home ground. Wang Can and Qian Jue, the senior students behind them, also had smiles on their faces as they looked at the audience around them.

"Look, this is the honor your seniors have brought you, and the audience's unwavering belief in you."

Wang Can spoke from behind.

Lin Xiaolin didn't speak, and continued walking forward, hearing shouts of support for No. 1 High School in her ears.

"Dad! Look at Xiaolin!" The surrounding noise was too loud, so Lin's mother had to shout at the top of her lungs to Lin Xiaolin's grandfather.

"I see her." Grandpa smiled as he looked at Lin Xiaolin, who was walking confidently at the front.

Yan He, standing to the side, also smiled as he looked at Lin Xiaolin.

Lin Xiaolin's momentum was boosted by the cheers from the audience, but the opposing team, the Second High School contestants, were in a much worse situation, having to take the stage amidst the cheers of thousands of people. However, judging from their expressions, this was probably not the first time.

Both players stood in the middle of the battlefield, with Lin Xiaolin extending his right hand towards Gu Xiaodong.

"I hope you can hold on to my charm," Gu Xiaodong said with a smile.

Lin Xiaolin's lips twitched; he really didn't want to face this jerk.