Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 329 Ponpo's New Tai Crystal Transformation, Mingyou Publicly Professes His Love (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Ponpo was genuinely angry and gave Typhoon a fierce look, but to everyone else, Ponpo's expression always seemed cute, only making people lower their guard and lacking any deterrent power.

The masks were being snatched away one after another, and the Firestorm Beast, having finished its preparations, showed no intention of attacking. This made Mingyou increasingly dissatisfied, and she shouted, "You don't really want us to admit defeat, do you?!"

"Yes, you guessed right!"

Xiao Zhao claps her hands together and responds without hesitation. What she wants to see is how Ming You will break the deadlock, or simply admit defeat and acknowledge her lack of skill. It's that simple.

With her first three Pokémon defeated, she had already lost, as she hadn't been able to train a Pokémon capable of defeating her opponent in such a short time.

The Firestorm Beast was a test she gave to Mingyou, just like the test that Grandmaster Sinnoh gave her, to determine whether the other party had this ability.

In a short while, all four of Ponpo's masks were snatched away. They were even snatched away by Ghost Fire as soon as they were peeking out from under her cloak.

"Hmm..."

They were all robbed...

Ponpo sat on the ground, looking at the mask that was being tossed around by will-o'-the-wisps in the air, just like when Momodairou had stolen its mask years ago. It felt a little wronged, but it had already promised not to cry anymore.

Watching this scene, some viewers were getting impatient. This final was worse than the semi-final. What were these two doing?

Boring! We want to see rivers of blood!

However, many viewers are also looking forward to it. It's obvious to everyone that Mingyou is at a disadvantage and Xiaozhao is deliberately setting a trap. The key is whether she can break the deadlock.

"I've really been looked down upon..."

For the first time, Mingyou expressed her dissatisfaction with Xiaozhao. If she had known that she would be deliberately made difficult, she would have preferred to let Heyue do it. Heyue could completely counter this Firestorm Beast in terms of both attributes and abilities.

But complaining about these things now is useless.

The key point is...

"What's wrong? Still don't want to admit defeat? Ponpo doesn't have a single mask left."

Xiao Zhao's voice came again. Ponpo has completely lost the ability to fight. If this continues, the outcome will not change.

"I never admit defeat. Beating you in the match is a promise we made..."

Mingyou looked ahead, and Xiaozhao's words suddenly reminded him: Could one not fight without a mask? A mask was not such an inconvenient thing!

Meanwhile, in the online world, Latias and the others were also watching the live stream with bated breath. Of course, there was a reason why they were there.

But now...

"Waaah!"

Even without these masks, Ponpo is still a formidable fighter, a fact that Latias is absolutely certain of.

Not only it, but He Yue and the others also believe this, as everyone has witnessed.

because……

"Mmm!"

Upon hearing Mingyou's voice, Ponpo stood up. As for the mask, it still had one. Although it didn't possess those powers, it was the most important treasure that it had always kept by its side for a long time!

It took the demon mask out of its cloak and stared at it for a long time. This was the first gift Mingyou had given it. At that time, it was disliked and dared not show its face.

It was wearing this mask that gave me the courage to fight Team Rocket, participate in the Masked Festival, and leave Kitakami Village with everyone to go to a big city...

No matter what, Mingyou was always by everyone's side, and together they created so many wonderful memories under the witness of the ghost mask.

The mask is not power itself, but a tool used to hold memories. Its true ability is to transform the memories within the mask into its own power.

So, this ghost mask...

Seeing that Ponpo had the same idea as him, Mingyou laughed and shouted, "Let's go together!"

"Mmm!"

Ponpo nodded, but the will-o'-the-wisps came to snatch the mask they had bought from the convenience store again. But it was a memory they could never take away, because Mingyou and everyone else... were all here!

A dazzling aura instantly shone, and the star-shaped structure on the protruding part of the ghost mask's forehead suddenly shone, transforming into a dazzling crystal. It was very similar to the crystal on the other four masks, but the light particles it emitted were completely different.

Mingyou recognized those luminous particles; they were the kind that condensed into cards when he gained the favor of Pokémon. In other words, this anomaly on the Ghost Mask was not only related to Ponpo, but also to him. Yet, he was not puzzled and could even clearly sense it.

"Memories formed by bonds!"

"Mmm~"

Ponpo turned around and glanced at it, then smiled and nodded. She then put the ghost mask back on her face, and many crystal particles diffused from the crystal. This sudden scene shocked everyone.

"What exactly is this...?"

Xiao Zhao was completely baffled as to what had happened; today's events had once again exceeded expectations.

At this moment, Mingyou's expression was synchronized with Pengpeng's. He took out the Taijing Bead from his bag, felt the Taijing Storm approaching, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. In full view of everyone, he threw the Taijing Bead...

click-

The crystals shattered, and an extremely dazzling light illuminated the entire arena. Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the commotion.

At this moment, Ponpo's entire body seemed to be coated with a layer of crystal, and the most striking thing was that the ghost mask on her face had become extremely large, not only covered by crystals, but also undergoing a huge change in appearance.

That's the smiling face Ponpo shows when she's happy, her own face, a little "tangerine" with her little tiger teeth showing when she smiles, not a mask to represent her emotions!

The sudden change shocked everyone present. Not only the students of Blueberry Academy, but even those watching the live broadcast from the far-off Padia region, such as Ye Ci, were all stunned.

"Really... that can't be right? No, if it's him, maybe it really is possible!"

Zhu Lan raised a question, but quickly shook her head to deny her point of view, a smile appearing on her face.

"Could this be... too crystallized!?"

Dan Yu covered her mouth in disbelief, Wu Li was completely stunned, Xiao Zhi's eyes were shining with excitement, and even the Team Rocket trio in the background were completely attracted by the appearance of the crystallizer.

On the field, Xiao Zhao stood there dumbfounded. This wasn't an ecological giant egg, so where did the Taijing energy come from that allowed Pengpeng to achieve Taijing transformation? And this form was clearly a bit off!

The reflections on her face mirrored the memories in her heart. With everyone's memories, Ponpo's abilities were enhanced. Although her attributes did not change, a beam of light suddenly shone down.

Like sunshine, a clear day appears, and it comes from the sky above where Naruto is, connecting this bond together. As the sun in everyone's hearts, it is this radiance that he brings.

"Mmm!"

"Let's fight!"

Hearing Mingyou's voice, Pengpeng took out the Thorn Vine Staff, no longer afraid of the will-o'-the-wisps, and struck the still dazed Firestorm Beast with the staff. The effect was minimal, but the damage was significant.

The Firestorm Beast was sent flying backward, rolling twice on the ground. All the surrounding will-o'-the-wisps flew towards it, including those that had stolen the mask.

In an instant, all the masks fell off.

In fact, this breakthrough was exactly what Xiao Zhao wanted to see: to retrieve the masks and then use them to fight the Firestorm Beasts.

But the current situation has far exceeded her expectations. She knows she was wrong, and terribly wrong, and wants to apologize.

But... although she didn't see the development she had expected, she witnessed something even more delightful. Yes! This was exactly what she wanted to see!

"Haha, let's go all out!"

After seeing Ponpota crystallize, Xiaozhao's instinct as a trainer to fight with all her might was completely ignited. Now it's not about the test anymore, but about the "promise" between the two of them!

Upon hearing the sound, the Firestorm Beast quickly stood up. After the will-o'-the-wisps gathered around it, it abandoned its elegant demeanor, unleashed its emotions, and entered battle mode.

Using the sunlight brought by Ponpo, he raised his hands, and a blazing flame, as red as lava but with an astonishing power, shot out from the center. Even the Rotom drone, which was broadcasting the match, was blown away by the cold air wave it generated, flying more than ten meters away.

"So strong!"

Even Zhu Lan and Adeke, who were present, could clearly sense the true strength of this Firestorm Beast; it was going all out.

But Ponpo was not afraid at all. She swung her thorny vine club, which had also turned into crystals, and charged forward at full speed despite the fire-breathing attack, directly engaging in close combat with her opponent.

Xiao Zhao was already prepared for close combat, waving his hand and shouting, "Flash Charge!"

The Firestorm Beast enveloped its entire body in crimson flames and collided with the charging Ponpon.

"That's it..."

Seeing Xiaozhao's unwavering dedication and serious attitude towards their promise, one can imagine that even when facing the disasters caused by mythical Pokémon or saving the world, the other party would still act in the same way.

Thinking of all this, Mingyou's previous dissatisfaction vanished, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face. In front of everyone present, she shouted to Xiaozhao, "That's why I like you just the way you are!"

"Huh!?"

These sudden words stunned everyone in the audience. What was he doing? Publicly confessing to his opponent? Good grief, he not only wanted to win the game, but also wanted to take his opponent away with him?

"These young people nowadays, hahaha."

Adek crossed his arms and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Zhu Lan, who was standing next to him, also came back to her senses from her shock, shook her head and showed a bit of helplessness and a smile.

Others who knew Mingyou but were unaware of his relationship with Xiaozhao were filled with admiration for him. To confess to his opponent at the most crucial moment of the finals? That's unprecedented!

But those who knew about their relationship had a completely different expression, as if they finally understood what had happened earlier. Apparently, the finals, which all the contestants were scrambling to get into, had become part of the young couple's romantic life.

However, upon hearing these words, Xiao Zhao was slightly stunned, her expression immediately becoming flustered. Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face with her hands, stammering. In all her life experiences, this was the first time she had ever been so flustered.

It wasn't about making their relationship public, but rather that they never expected the other person, who rarely takes the initiative, to announce it in front of so many people.

"What... what are you saying in this situation? This is a competition, don't say things that will distract me... okay..."

"Ha ha."

It was that serious expression on the other person's face that was the simple reason to fall in love with someone. But when exactly did it start? Mingyou didn't know, and she didn't have many reasons.

Perhaps it was just that one day, after learning about the other person's legendary experiences, they happened to catch a glimpse of them like this, and out of admiration, and that unexpected first kiss, they couldn't help but develop feelings for each other? And from that moment on, their friendship began to change.

This was his answer to the other party.

And now, the battle continues!

The fiery abyss of the raging beast engulfed Ponpon, a flash of flame leaving it scorched.

However, he himself was also hit in the abdomen by the Abyss Thrust, and his body flew backward. At this moment, neither of them could hold on for much longer. Perhaps the last move would decide the outcome!

Xiao Zhao snapped out of her reverie, but the blush on her cheeks hadn't completely faded. She muttered a complaint about the other person interfering with her concentration, but inside, she felt an overwhelming surge of joy.

He tossed his hair back, looked at the sunlight streaming down, and laughed, shouting, "If it weren't for the bright sunshine boosting the power of fire-type attacks, perhaps the Firestorm Beast would have already been defeated by that attack. We wouldn't be in this situation now. Even though so many unexpected things happened, the outcome remains the same!"

"Perhaps, but there's one thing I want to tell you: no memory is superfluous!"

Mingyou waved with a smile, and Pengpeng raised the thorny vine stick high. The blazing sun suddenly spread out at this moment, even covering the entire competition venue, and even the Bright Stone on the podium swayed slightly.

Seeing this, although he didn't know what would happen, Xiao Zhao didn't hesitate for a moment and shouted with a smile, "It's over, the demons are dancing wildly!"

"Fufu!"

The Firestorm Beast raised its arms, and all the ghostly flames on its body shot into the sky, coalescing into a massive beast-like spirit body with the appearance of a Firestorm Beast, its entire body wreathed in purplish-red flames. The overwhelming pressure made many viewers gasp for breath.

The demons surged forward in a chaotic frenzy, but in that instant, a beam of light shot down from the sky. The falling sunlight gathered on the thorny vines into a yellow sphere of light, which then transformed into a giant blade of light!

With one hand gripping the lightsaber formed from the thorny vine, Ponpo unleashed the Sunblade, concentrating all her power into it, and slashed at the demons in front of her without hesitation!

"Mmm!"

Two powerful energies collided violently in the center of the field. The impact that erupted in just an instant caused all the Rotom drones responsible for broadcasting the game to crash and lose consciousness, causing all the viewers watching the game in the live broadcast room to curse and swear.

Many spectators sitting in the front row of the stands were unable to hold on and were blown away by the strong wind. Only a few spectators held on tightly to their seats to prevent themselves from being blown away by the wind, gritting their teeth to finish watching the game before they fainted.

Despite the fierce attacks from both sides, Mingyou and Xiaozhao remained unfazed, even standing still, watching the battle between the Firestorm Beast and Ponpon, seemingly waiting for the outcome.

Finally, Ponpo, fierce yet adorable, unleashed its full power. A flash of light and the powerful energy unleashed by the memory actually cleaved the horde of ghost fire demons in two, leaving the Firestorm Beast stunned.

"Mmm!"

With a loud shout, Ponpo forcefully pressed down the sword blade that had been swung out after slaying the demons, which was about to strike the audience, as if pressing down on a gun.

The Firestorm Beast had lost all ability to resist and could only watch as the beam of light fell straight down. The intense light filled its face, and it was completely overwhelmed by the power. It gave up resisting and a smile appeared on its face.

A loud bang.

The entire battlefield was cleaved in two by Ponpo's blade. The lightsaber was stuck in the ground, just like the Earth Sword in the Unova region's legends, and gradually dissipated, turning into the shape of a thorny vine.

"Mmm~"

The battle is over, the victor is decided!

After a brief, deathly silence, Dan Yu and the others spoke first, and the audience who had not yet been blown away erupted in cheers and applause that were louder than the thunder of a thunder drum.

As the flames subsided and the Firestorm Beast lay on the ground, Xiao Zhao strode forward. His face showed no resentment at the defeat; instead, it was filled with satisfaction and a relieved smile.

At this moment, Mingyou and Pengpeng walked up to them and extended their hands, but Xiaozhao, who instantly showed a resentful expression, gently slapped them away, refusing to shake hands and even scolding them.

"Idiot, was it necessary to say those things in front of so many people? I'm still a teacher! Doesn't this count as setting an example and leading by example in early dating?!"

"Forehead……"

Mingyou froze. He had been too excited and hadn't considered this issue when he shouted it. What should he do now?

The cheering and applauding audience also noticed this scene. Was it a failed confession? And even refusing to shake hands after the match was incredibly disrespectful. Shaking hands after a match is the most basic etiquette and a sign of respect for the opponent.

Just when everyone was wondering how things would end, Xiao Zhao suddenly stepped forward, her face slightly flushed, and hugged Mingyou tightly.

"There's one more thing... family members don't shake hands, we should hug!"

"Eh!!!"

For a moment, gasps of amazement rose and fell. No one in the audience who did not know the relationship between the two expected that this person would be even bolder and more proactive.

Those who knew Xiao Zhao's personality were even more astonished, witnessing an incredibly rare scene: the gentle and generous teacher Xiao Zhao would actually...

Mingyou was caught off guard by the hug in front of everyone. While he was still stunned, Xiaozhao parted her lips slightly and whispered in his ear, "After we get back... I'll settle the score with you tonight!"

"Ha ha……"

After the match ended, the two embraced for a full minute before reluctantly parting ways.

The loser left the stage, and Xiao Zhao knew it wasn't appropriate for her to stay any longer. Although she was also part of the family, she decided to leave it to them for now.

"Let's go back now. We'll apologize when we get back. Now go to the podium, take away your trophy and everyone else's, and your prize!"

……

(End of this chapter)