Age of Elves: I started flashing with my handheld.

The reporters immediately started snapping photos like crazy.

I thought this would be a battle of guidance from Master Miao to his back.

To everyone's surprise, although Nanfeng was at a disadvantage when using Greninja, he still managed to secure the first victory.

(First update).

244. The Battle of the Layers

"Thank you for your hard work," Miaoye said, recalling the Politoed with the Poké Ball.

He pulled a Poké Ball from his waist and released it, issuing the command, "Thunder!"

The Pokémon that appears is Raichu.

However, it's not an ordinary Raichu, but an Alolan Raichu.

Its skin is darker, its ears are curled, and its long tail can be used as a surfboard. Its type has changed from pure Electric to Electric+Psychic, and its unique ability has become "Surf Tail".

Surf Tail: When the battlefield is in an electric field state, the speed ability becomes twice as strong.

"boom!"

Nanfeng hadn't even reacted yet.

The red Gyarados in the sky has already been hit by a thunderbolt.

The plane crashed on the spot, its massive body falling down just like a plane crash.

The reporters on the ground hurriedly fled, also rushing to take a few close-up shots of the red Gyarados, which had lost its ability to fight, in its final moments.

"Boom..." The earth trembled.

The red Gyarados has lost its ability to battle.

Even the fast-swimming frog cannot withstand a lightning strike with twice the damage, let alone a lightning strike with four times the damage.

"Gyarados is unable to battle, Raichu wins!" the referee announced.

Ah...

Nanfeng was completely dumbfounded.

I never imagined that one day I would use their own methods against them.

There's no way around it; the red Gyarados flying in the sky is a sitting duck. Even if it's not raining, flying that high makes it easy to get struck by lightning, and there's no way to avoid it.

There's a reason why Flying-type Pokémon are afraid of Electric-type Pokémon!

This... was my oversight; I should have thought of it sooner.

The advantage we had just gained has now been reversed in an instant.

resignedly.

Nanfeng reached for the Poké Balls at his waist, and just as he touched the second one, he suddenly stopped.

Nanfeng seemed to have thought of something and looked up at Master Miao.

Master Miao also looked at Nanfeng.

Eyes facing each other.

Nanfeng suddenly made a move, throwing a Poké Ball straight towards Raichu.

"Dragon God, dive down!" Nanfeng shouted.

The Poké Ball flew out, opened in mid-air, and Garchomp leaped out, spiraling downwards with unparalleled momentum as it hurtled towards the enemy!

Nanfeng is going to catch Master Miao off guard!

This is a case of learning something new and applying it to the other person, turning their own methods against them!

Miao Ye chuckled at this. "Raichu, Volt replacement!"

The instant his eyes met Nanfeng's, he had already guessed Nanfeng's intentions. This was experience gained from countless battles!

"Trying to catch me off guard? Kid, you're still too green!" Master Miao crossed his arms and laughed smugly.

"mound!!!"

Raichu immediately crackled with electricity, its violent lightning surging forth as it relentlessly bombarded the Garchomp that was right in front of it.

Such an attack is meaningless to Garchomp, because Garchomp is a Ground-type and immune to Electric-type moves.

But the significance of Volt's substitution lies not in offense, but in... retreat.

When Garchomp's attack arrived, Raichu had already transformed into lightning to dodge it.

However, the Garchomp that landed did not unleash all its Dragon-type energy on the ground as if its attack had missed. Instead, it swung its hand back before landing.

A jet-black crescent moon chased after Raichu, which had transformed into lightning.

"bang"

The Poké Ball containing Raichu on Miaoye's waist was instantly destroyed, and Raichu, who had just managed to escape into it, fell out. Raichu was now unable to battle.

Master Miao was stunned for a moment, and so were the reporters around him.

However, the trainers present all had some knowledge of Pokémon and quickly understood what was going on.

The command Nanfeng gave was "Dragon Dive," but Garchomp actually used the Dark-type move "Pursuit."

A move that allows you to launch a follow-up attack when your opponent switches Pokémon!

Furthermore, once it hits, its power doubles!

Coincidentally, Raichu in its Alolan form possesses the Psychic attribute, doubling its Pursuit ability after it has already been doubled.

A follow-up attack that deals four times the damage!

That would allow them to instantly defeat Raichu.

However, Nanfeng was certain that with the attack power of his Garchomp, even if it wasn't an Alola Raichu, being hit by a follow-up attack with double the power would definitely render Raichu unable to battle.

As for why Garchomp would chase after it, it's thanks to Greninja's teachings.

But these are not the point.

The reporters were curious about how Nanfeng could guess that Miaoye would have Raichu use "Volt Switch," considering that Raichu had just appeared and instantly defeated Gyarados, and was in perfect condition.

Only the two trainers, Nanfeng and Miaoye, know the reason.

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"You kid, not bad acting!" Master Miao's eyes were shining as he looked at Nanfeng as if he were looking at a rare treasure, and his fighting spirit was soaring!

"Master Miao is indeed a seasoned veteran, he's really spicy!" Nanfeng grinned, his words somewhat inexplicable but actually full of sarcasm.

The exchange just now was actually a tactical battle between the two trainers.

Nanfeng paused as he touched the Poké Ball, and their eyes met.

Miao Ye deduced Nanfeng's tactical intentions from this, so he had Raichu use Volt Switch.

Actually.

Nanfeng's pause while touching the Poké Ball was a sudden tactical idea.

However, when he met Miao Ye's eyes, it was a deliberate "acting" to let Miao Ye understand his tactical intentions on the surface: "I want to launch a quick attack and surprise attack."

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Guide Master Miao to use Volt Exchange.

Nanfeng had watched Miaoye's battle videos before, and he knew that Miaoye was not the kind of trainer who played conservatively. On the contrary, he had a keen eye and would seize any opportunity to gain an advantage!

What command would you choose to use if you sensed your opponent's intention to launch a fast-paced attack?

At that moment, Nanfeng could only think of three things.

A solid and methodical defense.

To engage in a foolish and aggressive counterattack without knowing what Pokémon the opponent will send out.

And use swap moves to deal damage, and take the opportunity to switch to a Pokémon that is super effective against the opponent.

Undoubtedly, the third option is the wisest. And based on Master Miao's personality, Nanfeng is certain that Master Miao will choose the third option.

That's why he faked a "Dragon God's Dive" but actually "chased and attacked" Raichu to defeat him.

Oh, right, there's one more key point in the middle.

Why did Nanfeng know that Master Miao would understand his intentions...?

This is why Nanfeng said that Master Miao was an old fox.

Experienced trainers can make predictions from their opponent's every word and action.

Nanfeng used this prediction to set a "trap".

Even assuming that Miao Ye didn't see through Nan Feng's intentions and didn't let Raichu use Volt Switch, Raichu would still be defeated if Nan Feng's Garchomp got close.

Simply put, this is the battle of the mille-feuille.

Master Miao was on the second floor. He thought Nanfeng was on the first floor, but in fact Nanfeng was on the fifth floor.

(Writing this chapter is making my brain burn out...) Chapter 8.

245. Celestial Dragon vs. Ground Dragon, Mega Evolution vs. Z-Moves

"Raichu is unable to battle, Garchomp wins," the referee announced.

Two of Miao Ye's four Pokémon have already been defeated.

The advantage they had just regained was reversed by Nanfeng's brilliant maneuver.

Miaoye reached for his waist and threw out a Poké Ball as usual.

A plump, orange-yellow elf with two small wings landed in the air above the battlefield.

Miao Ye's fourth Pokémon is Dragonite!

Dragonite vs. Garchomp?

A dragon from the heavens versus a dragon from the earth?!

"Garuda, Mega Evolve!" Nanfeng suddenly raised his hand, and colorful energy burst from the Mega Ring on his wrist.

Having gained experience in Mega Evolving Gardevoir and also obtained the semi-legendary Soothing Bell from his teacher, Nanfeng's speed in establishing a bond with the Pokémon was simply too fast.

Especially when the opponent is a glutton like Garchomp.

Even without the Soothing Bell, Nanfeng knew how to Mega Evolve Garchomp. Since Garchomp already had a Mega Stone, Nanfeng maximized its friendship with Garchomp before arriving at the Wintery City Gym and successfully Mega Evolved it.

This is exactly what we're aiming for right now; in this match, Nanfeng must win!

At that time, Southwind can use three Pokémon to defeat Merlin's final trump card.

As the iridescent light on Garchomp dissipated, its size increased again, its head and shoulders became more slender, its tail became longer, its shark fin stood upright, and its two claws, which were at most small knives, became two blood-red scythes.

Compared to Garchomp, Mega Garchomp is more like a killing machine!

Just standing there sends chills down your spine!

"Awooo!!!" Mega Garchomp roared, its arms outstretched, its fighting spirit boiling.

The reporters around them were snapping photos so hard they almost produced smoke.

Since Greninja, every Pokémon that Southwind has released has been captivating.

Is Garchomp rare? Reporters accustomed to photographing top trainers don't think so. Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are rare and highly sought-after by most trainers, but for Gym Leaders and above, they can obtain them if they want!

But what about the Super Garchomp?

There are currently fewer than three known trainers worldwide who possess Mega Garchomp!

What's truly precious is the stone that allows Garchomp to Mega Evolve.

Bai Wenru, who was watching from the sidelines, was also a little stunned. Where did his disciple get so many Mega Evolution Stones? He had previously thought that he only had one Gardevoir Mega Evolution Stone.

"Lucky God, this is no joke," Bai Wenru suddenly remembered Huo Wenjie and Zi Yi's teasing nickname for Nanfeng.

Master Miao's expression immediately became extremely serious.