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

When Xia Chen helped Diancie get the evolution stones, he and Daigo were right there. Apart from Xia Chen, these two Hoenn best buddies knew Mega Diancie the most.

This question instantly piqued the interest of these outstanding trainers, and they began to think about it in a competitive manner.

The characteristic that renders parasitic seeds ineffective... Combining these two key points, the answer to this question is not hard to guess.

"I know, it's a magic mirror!"

Nemo, with her quick wit, was the first to shout.

After being pointed at like that, everyone else realized what was happening.

Qinglv pondered and analyzed, "With the [Magic Mirror] ability, Diancie can reflect Leech Seed, a status move, back, but since Venusaur is a Grass-type, it has no effect on it, so this is the final result."

After saying that, he looked up at the battlefield and glanced at Crimson with worry, "Hmm, Crimson's situation is not good now..."

It wasn't that he favored the latter over Xia Chen, but if he had to choose between the two, he would pick Chi Hong.

Because this means... Xia Chen is definitely not invincible!

Unfortunately, given the current situation, the scales of victory are rapidly tipping in Xia Chen's favor...

On the field, although Red didn't receive any hints from Mikoli, the intelligent Red quickly figured out the reason.

Fortunately, Leech Seed didn't work on Venusaur, otherwise it would have been even more difficult to defeat.

Furthermore, if the characteristic is [Magic Mirror], then the Sleep Powder can't be used either.

Thinking this, Crimson pursed her lips.

There was no other way but to launch a full-scale attack.

Chi Hong took a deep breath, his powerful command seemingly conveying his courage to his teammates on the field.

"Bulbasaur, Sunbeam!"

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"Ah, isn't Crimson going to use Mega Evolution yet? This should be his last chance, right?"

Nemo was a little puzzled. "I remember that Venusaur's attack and defense are greatly improved after Mega Evolution. This Solar Beam's damage should be increased by at least 20%. Is [Chlorophyll] really that important?"

Green stroked its chin, pondering, "Not only that, the enhanced defensive capabilities from Mega Evolution will also greatly reduce Diancie's counterattack damage in a moment. Sacrificing both offense and defense for an increase in attack speed... Crimson is indeed a bit extreme."

That being said...

Daigo gazed at the extremely thick and brilliant beam of light that suddenly appeared on the battlefield, and remarked somewhat absentmindedly, "But the speed at which this beam of sunlight was released... is really fast."

Solar Beam is one of the few Grass-type moves whose impact on the battlefield is comparable to that of Fire and Electric-type moves.

The sunlight under a clear sky is already extremely fast, and with the added enhancement of [chlorophyll], Venusaur, having absorbed plenty of sunlight, instantly unleashed an extremely intense beam of energy from its back.

boom--

Under the dazzling light, even the radiant Diancie was completely overshadowed by this beam of sunlight that illuminated the entire arena. Compared to it, Diancie's mental strength in choosing to retaliate was somewhat inadequate.

Just as Diancie was about to counterattack, Crimson moved. He raised his wrist, which was adorned with the Key Stone, and helped Venusaur complete its Mega Evolution before Venusaur was hit by Psychic.

The sunbeams, which were still shooting out continuously, suddenly surged in power, and the thickness and intensity of the beams became even stronger!

Meanwhile, the psychic damage feedback from the shot to Venusaur... no, it should be said that the damage to Mega Venusaur's body was also much weaker.

Undoubtedly, this is because Venusaur's defensive capabilities are also enhanced after Mega Evolution.

Red once again taught trainers around the world a lesson through his skills—

The use of Mega Evolution is not necessarily better the earlier it is used. As long as it is timed correctly, it can have an unexpected and excellent effect.

Just like now, this beam of sunlight not only utilizes the characteristics of [chlorophyll] before mega-evolution, but also enjoys the enhanced offensive and defensive capabilities of mega-evolution.

"Unfortunately, the gap in strength is still too great..."

Qinglu shook his head and sighed, unsure whether he was referring to the crimson figure on the field or lamenting his own situation off the field.

Chapter 472 Winning the Tournament! Xia Chen, the Great Demon King!

Indeed, no matter how outstanding Crimson and his elves' performance was, Xia Chen could always calmly suppress them with even more skillful means.

From the initial battle between pseudo-legendary dragons to the Dynamax clashes and the current Mega Evolution battle, it's all the same.

A sense of powerlessness is perhaps the most fitting description of Crimson throughout the entire match.

Mastering the stick, but aiming for the yard.

Even if Pikachu flies up into the sky, Sylveon can still bring it down. What else can you do?

As the audience gazed at the red-haired man's calm yet stubborn expression, they couldn't help but sigh. If they were dealt that hand, they probably would have been utterly defeated in the battle between Dragonite and Draco Balto.

Or, if the two players switched their lineups, could Xia Chen deliver an even more stunning performance with the Crimson Elf?

I'm afraid not necessarily.

But all of this is unrealistic and baseless assumption.

Whose Pokémon wasn't painstakingly nurtured?

A widely circulated saying among trainers goes, "One minute on the battlefield requires ten years of training in the studio."

The biggest difference in Pokémon battles lies not in on-the-spot reaction and command, but in the daily training and development outside the battlefield!

Xia Chen's dominance in this competition was obvious to the naked eye, and no one dared to disagree.

Over the past three years, everyone has clearly seen this guy's journey of growth and increasing strength step by step.

This is what he deserves.

Standing upright at the edge of the battlefield, Xia Chen and the elegant and noble Super Diancie in front of him seemed to be saying the same thing—

Want to defeat me? If you're strong enough, I'm ready to serve you anytime!

Unfortunately, Crimson, standing on the other side of the final venue, couldn't do it.

At least for now.

Although he was still steadfastly directing Mega Venusaur to fight for that tiny, almost imperceptible chance of victory.

In fact, when Mega Diancie's ability [Magic Mirror] is revealed, Venusaur's chances of winning are already close to zero.

The inability to use status moves like Leech Seed and Sleep Powder means that the Grass-type Pokémon's best-practice strategy of prolonged battles is no longer viable. If Venusaur wants to win, it can only rely on sheer power against Mega Diancie.

However, in terms of offense and defense, Diancie has a significant boost to both defenses. In terms of speed, Diancie still retains the Max Airstream speed boost inherited from Sylveon, while Venusaur has lost [Chlorophyll]...

Not to mention that in terms of inherent qualities, Diancie is much stronger than Venusaur.

Therefore, even though Mega Venusaur's herb-based moves are effective against its opponent, the battle still presents a near-one-sided trend.

Venusaur suffered repeated defeats, barely surviving by relying on photosynthesis.

Diancie's morale was soaring, and she was getting better and better with Diamond Storm.

…………

Before we knew it.

The gap in their physical condition widened, and later Diancie even openly boosted her stats in front of Venusaur, clearly preparing for the battles against Poliwag and Charizard, which the latter could do nothing about.

Sleep powder had no effect, and a strong attack couldn't break through the defense. Even switching Pokémon was impossible due to the cooldown period after switching sides...

Even if they could exchange them, Crimson wouldn't have a better option.

So, all Venusaur and Red could do was launch one desperate but futile attack after another.

Then came the resentment and helplessness of collapsing, just like the entire match.

3：1，4：1，5：1...

As the game progressed, the point difference continued to widen.

Mega Venusaur's vine whips couldn't stop Diancie's advance, and Poliwag's fists couldn't break through Diancie's hard diamond shell.

In the end, it was the last surviving Charizard that managed to defeat the somewhat exhausted Mega Diancie, salvaging a little face for the enemy.

Then, it was almost utterly defeated by Sylveon, who finished off the enemy.

With this, the finals of this year's Donghuang Tournament have officially come to a close.

Xia Chen, who was highly anticipated and favored before the competition, defeated Chi Hong, a dark horse from outside the region, with a score of 6:2, and successfully won the championship of the Donghuang Tournament, which is known as the "most prestigious tournament in history".

The moment Charizard collapsed helplessly beneath the Sylveon Silk, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Thunderous applause and cheers echoed throughout the massive arena as people shouted the names of their favorite athletes.

There's Xia Chen, who displayed absolute dominance like a demon king, and Chi Hong, who repeatedly created miracles. Even Mikoto Daigo and his teammates, who didn't make it to the finals, have quite a few fans.

A truly great competition is not just about one champion shining brightly, but about all the contestants showcasing their talents!

Then, the sounds echoing in the room merged together, as if they were shouting the same sentence. More and more people joined in, and the voices became clearer and clearer.

Xia Chen, who was in the audience, heard it clearly—

Xia Chen! Champion! Xia Chen! Champion!

The "Xia Chen's Friends and Family Group" in the front row spectator area were infected by the enthusiastic atmosphere and stood up to join in.

Even the most elegant Mikoli, who usually speaks in a gentle and soothing manner, shouted loudly for once.

This surprised Nemo, who raised her voice in a fit of pique, determined to outdo everyone else in this "competition".

Perhaps his voice was too loud, which eventually attracted Wuji Tana, who had traveled across the ocean from the Galar region to support this year's Donghuang Conference.

A magnificent purple bone dragon hovered in the air, showering down layers of fine Galer particles, making the entire arena seem as if a dreamlike purple-gold rain was falling.

At the very bottom of the rain curtain, Xia Chen and Chi Hong, each carrying Sylveon and Pikachu respectively, walked to the center of the field, smiled at each other, and shook hands in a post-match greeting.

The image freezes at that moment.

This snapshot has been hailed by later generations as "the most significant photo in the history of the Donghuang Conference".

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As is customary, before the final awards ceremony begins, the finalists and their Pokémon have time to rest and recuperate.

At this moment, the healing room reserved for the two finalists is bustling with activity.

"Damn it, you managed to pull it off again!"

Qinglu laughed and punched Xia Chen on the shoulder, offering her unique, mischievous congratulations.