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

[Intense] Ability activated - The lower your HP, the higher the damage of your Water-type moves.

At this moment, the abundant water-type energy on Swampert's right fist was surging like boiling water, and no one doubted whether this explosive punch could instantly kill Gardevoir.

Let alone Gardevoir, even if Xia Chen's tankiest Milotic were to take it down, it would probably be in trouble.

The only question is whether Swampert can catch up with Gardevoir before Xia Chen brings it to the surface and recalls it to its Poké Ball.

Judging from the speed at which the distance between the two is decreasing, it doesn't seem difficult to do.

But as Mikoli gazed at Xia Chen, whose face remained calm on the opposite bank, he vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

Worried that things might go wrong if he waited too long, he hurriedly commanded, "Swamp Monster, go all out!"

Upon hearing this, Swampert swam even faster, and the nearly bursting water was only a fist's distance from Gardevoir diagonally above.

The powerful and fierce aura pressed down on Gardevoir, almost suffocating it.

next moment.

A powerful punch lands!

boom--

The water, brimming with Swampert's rage, finally burst open, and Swampert, having released its pent-up emotions, let out a deafening roar.

"Swamp——"

However, at that moment, dozens of emerald green leaves stubbornly broke through the water flow and swirled down, growing larger and larger in the astonished pupils of the swamp monster.

…………

With a deep, resounding sound, a water column several meters high suddenly erupted from the water's surface, and a slender, tall figure flew out from the water column—it was Gardevoir!

The audience was filled with admiration and exclaimed in awe.

Swamp Monster in its "Flood" state is truly terrifying!

Two consecutive whistles signaled that Gardevoir had indeed lost its ability to battle, and the score was now 1-1...

Wait, why is it 1:1?

The two whistles just now meant... Swampert has also fallen?

The audience, regaining their senses, looked towards the arena and were shocked to find that Swampert had also surfaced thanks to the help of Laplace, the referee's mount, and was also unable to fight.

At the same time, several leaves that had already dissipated their energy and were turning into fragments also floated up.

The reason for this situation is all too obvious.

The final straw that broke the swamp monster's back was this magical leaf!

The silent audience erupted in uproar.

"So... Gardevoir and Swampert, a near-Elite Four member, fought to a draw?"

"That's right, they only used two moves..."

"What are you saying? I would have said that Gardevoir owes Swampert two lives for taking that water rift."

"But that's Mikuri's second team of Swamperts! How can Gardevoir deal so much damage?"

"It's not just the high damage that's the reason; Gardevoir's two moves also achieved the theoretically highest output, which is a very important factor. Gardevoir never wastes a single energy until Swampert gets right up to it. It's truly a case of skill and daring!"

"Too strong! I am invincible below the Heavenly King level, and I can trade one for one with those above the Heavenly King level!"

The rare "mutual destruction" situation brought the match to halftime, since neither side had any Pokémon on the field, so neither side could gain an advantage.

Mikuri took out a Poké Ball to recall Swampert, and looked at Xia Chen with increasing admiration.

He smiled slightly, his eyes narrowed. "Truly breathtakingly magnificent and elegant... Well then, allow me to offer my highest respect to this battle!"

He paused slightly, then took out a dark blue diving ball from his waist, slowly raised his hand and lifted it up. The ordinary movement looked quite pleasing to the eye because it was Mikoli who made it.

"This is my true power, so watch out... Show me your mesmerizing water illusion, Gyarados!"

A beautiful, poetic voice rang out, and a Poké Ball flew out, revealing a fierce and violent azure dragon-shaped Pokémon in mid-air above the water.

It is Gyarados, a Water/Flying-type Pokémon!

…………

"This child, when he gets serious..."

From the stands, Adam gazed at Michael on the other side of the water arena and remarked with emotion.

He knew his disciple better than anyone else, having personally taught him for over a decade.

Qianli, however, showed an expression of watching a good show and clicked his tongue in amazement, "This guy actually brought out this Gyarados, he seems to really value Xia Chen!"

Senri naturally participated in last year's dojo master tournament. Although his result of reaching the quarterfinals was acceptable, it was still far from his expected championship.

The person who kept him out of the final four was none other than Mikoli.

As an opponent he had only recently faced, he was very familiar with Gyarados's strength. While he could certainly not match Milotic, the absolute ace, Gyarados could be ranked alongside Ludicolo and Swampert in the second tier.

Such a high level of attention means that it is no exaggeration to say that he is treated as an opponent of equal standing.

Thinking this, Senri turned to look at the boy on the other side of the water field, her gaze sharp, as if trying to discern something from his calm expression.

How would you handle such pressure?

Meanwhile, on the battlefield.

"Roar--"

The Gyarados opened its massive jaws and emitted a deafening sonic boom, as if venting its ever-present, overwhelming rage.

In nature, a Pokémon with the loudest cry is not necessarily the most terrifying, but Gyarados is an exception.

He is the spirit that seafarers fear most when they encounter him at sea, because their ferocity stems from their genes, not from their external environment.

Once discovered by such a spirit, it will not rest until it fights to the death.

But Xia Chen always believed that such brainless Gyarados were not scary; what was truly terrifying were those individuals who could control their emotions.

Clearly, the Gyarados that Mikkuri sent out belonged to this category.

After its initial roar, the Gyarados quieted down, staring intently at Xia Chen as if patiently awaiting his challenge.

Clearly, that roar was his [Intimidate] ability, but unfortunately there were no Pokémon on the field, so it was all for naught.

Should we give up one trait at the start?

Xia Chen ignored that and focused on sensing the strength of Gyarados.

As expected, the dense and terrifying energy aura that emanated from it was that of a true Heavenly King level being!

His heart was pounding faster and faster. Was this Mikuri's true main Pokémon?

I'm getting more and more excited!

Xia Chen gripped the Poké Ball tighter and tighter, slowly exhaling a breath of stale air, his mental strength rising to an unprecedented level.

This is not just a battle for the elves, it belongs to us all!

A flash of white light, and Dorgon appeared on the battlefield.

As if sensing the turbulent emotions in Xia Chen's heart, he changed his usual jovial attitude and stared solemnly at the Gyarados in front of him. Even the little Dragapult Mesia on his head looked unusually serious.

The two dragon-shaped spirits, whose size differed by nearly ten times, faced each other silently. Neither of them showed any fear or contempt because of the difference in size and strength.

Xia Chen adjusted his breathing and mental state to their best, and firmly said, "Dorunchi, prepare... for battle!"

Chapter 322 Milotic? No, this is... the god Milotic!

The rain gradually intensified, and the fine rain curtain almost shrouded the entire venue in a gray hue.

Although five of the six Pokémon from both sides had already appeared, only a little over two minutes had actually passed since the Rain Dance.

Milotic was forced out of the battle, Swampert was forcibly switched out by Gardevoir, and Wallace brought out his true main Pokémon, Gyarados...

All of this was something no one could have imagined before the competition.

Now, the battle has truly entered its final stage.

Faced with the overwhelmingly powerful Gyarados, will Xia Chen's Dragapult be utterly defeated, or will it create another miracle?

Under the tense gaze of many eyes, the battle began fiercely.

"Dragonki, Thunderbolt! Dracomesh, Dragon Dance!"

With Mikoli's modesty, Xia Chen made the first move.

His commands didn't sound like commands at all; rather, they sounded more like he was announcing the moves of the two Pokémon on the field.

Before Xia Chen could finish speaking, the two dragons, one big and one small, had already begun to unleash their attacks!

On the sidelines, Adam, who noticed this scene, raised an eyebrow in surprise, "His chemistry with this Doraki... is surprisingly good!"

Generally speaking, in Pokémon battles, the trainer gives the commands first, and the Pokémon then uses its moves accordingly, which inevitably creates a time lag.

This is also an important way to judge the quality of a trainer—an excellent trainer can shorten this time by building a rapport with their Pokémon in daily life and training.

But no matter how short it is, it can't be so exaggerated as to be almost like a synchronization, right?

Qianli stroked his chin thoughtfully, "This guy has a little girl from the Meteor Clan with him. I think he might have some kind of relationship with dragon-type spirits."

Adam chuckled and shook his head. "She really is dazzling enough to make one jealous..."

…………

boom--

A thunderous roar on the water field once again heralded the start of the great battle.

In a flash, the lightning snake suddenly darted out from in front of Dorgonchi.

Its power wasn't particularly impressive, because it wasn't a physical attack move he was good at.

There are only two purposes: one is to test Gyarados's special defense resistance, and the other is to cover Dragapult!

Just as 100,000 volts suddenly shot out, Dorromesia flew away from Dorromesia's head like a fighter jet taking off from the tarmac.

The constantly rotating body subtly contains a kind of wonderful rhythm, and what follows is the ever-increasing momentum emanating from its surface.

Dragon Dance!