chsdbacks Chapter 538 Ancient Sword Leopard: I'm so fucked numb, bros!
Chapter 538 Ancient Sword Leopard: I'm so fucked numb, bros!
Chapter 538 Ancient Sword Leopard: I'm so fucked numb, bros!
On the big screen, the score remained 1-0.
When the bewildered sea hare and baboon, who had been trapped in a corner of the arena by the rocks, came to their senses, they discovered that the battle on the other side had already been decided.
Master Ma kept his promise and, after taking back Martial Arts Master Xiong, decisively raised his hand to indicate that he was abstaining.
"Honey Leaf, this era truly belongs to the young!"
Master Ma chuckled and patted his head, remarking to Honey Leaf who was walking towards him.
Although he lost the game, he seemed very happy, even more so than Qingyu, who was on the winning side.
Seeing this, Honey Leaf couldn't help but show a "doting" smile and replied, "Yes————"
"Now you can rest assured, darling."
"Haha, what do I have to worry about!"
Looking at Qingyu, who was high-fiving Zhulan across from him, Ma Shide's narrowed eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction.
"Both he and Xiao Dandan have the potential to become kings in this era," and knowing this is enough.
"This trip was definitely worthwhile!"
"Yes, yes, yes—"
Honey Leaf shook her head helplessly, then suddenly raised an eyebrow and teased.
"Now that the competition is over, shouldn't you show me around Lucerne City?"
"Of course, after tomorrow's final match."
Master Ma didn't reply, he just nodded.
His gaze quickly shifted to behind Qingyu, where a white corner could be vaguely seen in the deepest shadow of the contestant passage.
Old Man Da Mu —
Masde narrowed his eyes again, a playful smile on his face.
The young people of this era might be beyond your imagination!
What Martial Arts Master Xiong and I couldn't do back then, let Xiaoyu and Xiaoluka do it for me!
"Phew, I felt like I almost lost."
After entering the contestant passage, Qingyu, who had maintained a serious demeanor the whole time, finally breathed a sigh of relief and whispered a complaint to Zhulan beside her.
"How much is 'almost' in your opinion?"
Zhu Lan made a joke.
"That's about it?"
Qingyu stretched out her finger and made a "fingertip universe" gesture.
"But to be honest, it was really dangerous just now."
Removing the weight allows Lucario to temporarily break through its speed limit, but it provides almost no boost to its strength.
In the previous battle, it was clear that Lucario was slightly weaker than Kuma in terms of strength.
Therefore, if the most stable way to win is to follow the strategy, Qingyu will never let Lucario rush up and fight Kuma head-on. Instead, he will use speed to wear down his opponent little by little.
but----
The atmosphere had already reached a certain point, and it would be too unreasonable for me to refuse!
Qingyu had to admit that occasionally, he would get carried away by his passion and make less-than-rational choices.
Fortunately, the result was not bad?
Last time, when facing Master Kuma, Lucario was only able to withstand one of his punches thanks to his "Desperate Strike" which he had just learned on the spot.
After so much training, Lucario can now control its power at will. Even if it concentrates all its strength into one point and unleashes it, it can forcibly regain consciousness and retain a sliver of rationality.
This is probably one of the reasons why a cautious animal like it dared to face Master Xiong head-on.
"I suddenly understand why people say that being too modest makes you seem annoying."
Seeing Qingyu's gesture, Zhulan smiled and poked his cheek.
"There aren't many people who can gain Master Ma's approval. Besides you, there should only be that Mr. Dan Di."
"Besides, if you wanted a direct confrontation, wouldn't it have been better to just have Lucario equip the Mega Stone?"
Qingyu said he had done his best, but Lucario hadn't used any of the rules-permitted Mega Evolutions by the end of the battle.
If we take this point into account—
Even the power of that martial arts bear master probably couldn't suppress Mega Lucario in terms of strength.
"That's not necessarily true. Actually, Gu Jianbao might be the main carry in this match!"
Qingyu laughed it off without offering any further explanation.
He certainly couldn't forget about Mega Evolution, and there was a reason why he ultimately chose the "Sword of Calamity," which seemed to have no effect at all.
Just look at Urshifu's physique; it's a super-powerful monster with both offense and defense. If Lucario hadn't used the Ancient Blade Leopard as its signature weapon and unleashed its Calamity Aura, the outcome would have been uncertain.
And this is the highest level of information gap he designed in this game!
Surely no one could have guessed that the Treasure of Calamity could actually revert to its original form and be used as an auxiliary item in battle?
The martial arts master, engrossed in the battle, had unknowingly become accustomed to the changing atmosphere around him, and thus fell into his trap.
This is a one-time trap specially designed for Master Ma; he wouldn't use it against an ordinary opponent!
Gu Jianbao: I'm totally numb, bros!
Qingyu and Zhulan walked and talked, and soon reached the end of the road.
At the corner, they encountered two familiar figures again.
Although in Trainer form, Professor Oak is still wearing a white lab coat, along with Granny Akiko with a serious expression beside him.
The four greeted each other, but Professor Oak, who was usually kind and amiable, did not speak this time. He simply nodded slightly to them and then walked towards the field with Kikuko.
"Tsk tsk—Professor Oak seems to be finally getting serious!"
Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Qingyu burst into a gloating laugh.
"I hope Daigo and Michael are alright. I just can't figure out how they're going to win—"
"But even if they lose, it's alright. We're still here as the defending champions, upholding the last vestiges of dignity for the young people!"
"This match will also give us a chance to see what kind of amazing tricks these two veterans have up their sleeves!"
"So hurry back and watch the game, Zhu Lan~"
After Qingyu finished speaking, she naturally reached out and grasped Zhulan's wrist.
When they returned to the lounge, both teams were already in their places.
Not only Professor Oak and Granny Kiku, but also Steven and Michael had serious expressions today.
There's no way around it. When facing a legendary senior, if you show even the slightest fear, you've already lost in terms of momentum.
You call yourself the champion?
Think about it, how many years have Professor Oak and Master Ma been champions?
Grandma Kikuko has no intention of competing for the championship, but don't underestimate the strength of any senior.
When Professor Oak had just retired and the other three members of the Kanto Elite Four had not yet grown up, she could have rightfully taken over the championship title, but she had some reservations about the position left by Professor Oak.
Just by looking at the serious expressions on both sides before the battle began, Qingyu already had a premonition—
This match is going to be extremely violent!
This is true.
After the whistle blew, the four Pokémon appeared one after another.
Steven's Metagross, Wallace's Poliwag, Granny Agatha's Gengar, and —
Professor Oak's Dragonite!
"So you've finally revealed your trump card—"
Qingyu subconsciously licked his lips and looked at the Dragonite in the sky above the arena, whose eyes were incredibly sharp and whose body was much more robust than that of its kind.
Professor Oak's era is too far removed, so there isn't much useful information available.
However, Qingyu still had some understanding of Dragonite, Kangaskhan, and Charizard, his three most frequently used main Pokémon.
These three Pokémon, with their aggressive fighting style, won many honors for Yukinari Oak during his time as a trainer, and are still in their prime.
The four Pokémon appeared one after another, and under the influence of Poliwag's rain-inducing ability, a light drizzle soon began to fall on the field.
Honestly, Aoba felt that Daigo and Michael actually had the advantage.
Metagross is tough enough that Dragonite has a hard time hurting it, and its offensive power is also considerable after Mega Evolution.
The Mosquito Coil Frog King is a weather expert, and it's estimated that in addition to rain, it also has a secret weapon to control the situation at crucial moments.
But the problem is—Grandma Kikuko seems to be more skilled at playing the Annihilation Song.
Using this tactic rashly could actually create hidden dangers.
Right at the start, both sides simultaneously issued the command to Mega Evolve.
Before Granny Akiko's Gengar could switch to the Shadow Tag ability, Wallace decisively recalled Poliwag and sent out another Swampert that had never appeared before.
The opponent's tactics are obvious at a glance.
Although its Mega Evolution is slower than the other two Pokémons because it was introduced a bit late, it at least gets to experience rainy days right from the start.
Taking advantage of the massive speed boost brought by the Swift Swim ability after Mega Evolution, it's not impossible to strike first even when you're behind.
only----
Professor Oak and Grandma Kikuko didn't seem surprised by its appearance.
The evolution glow had barely faded when Mega Gengar, transformed from a purple fat guy into a mobile turret, immediately stuck out its tongue.
The shadow covering its body on the ground instantly popped outwards and spread rapidly at an extremely terrifying speed, engulfing the entire area.
The opponent's shadow was immediately swallowed up and had to be locked onto the field.
And right after that—
"Gengar, Energy Ball!"
Grandma Kikuko's aged but authoritative voice resounded throughout the hall.
As for the target of this energy ball, it was of course the Swampert, which was still shrouded in the glow of evolution.
Swampert has only one weakness, but that weakness is extremely fatal.
With the strength of Granny Kikuko, this "veteran demon king", once her move hits, she is very likely to kill her opponent instantly!
"Metamorphose, charge forward and use Protect to block the attack!"
Daigo immediately realized this, so he didn't hesitate to retaliate.
Metagross isn't too afraid of this move. As long as Swampert has a chance to activate, and Metagross can control Gengar, it can at least keep Dragonite under its control.
The situation is not so dire that there is no hope of winning.
The idea was simple, but Professor Oak wouldn't give him any chance.
"Dragonite, roar!"
With both Daigo and Wallace focused on Gengar, no one expected him to suddenly use this move.
Dragonite had flown to a short distance in front of Metagross without anyone noticing. While Metagross deployed its Guardian Barrier to try and block the energy ball, it suddenly roared with all its might!
Metagross did indeed help its teammates withstand the attack, but at a cost—
It was blasted away by Dragonite's wild sonic attack and was immediately recalled by Steven.
"
Looking at the Poké Ball tightly clenched in his hand, Daigo was completely numb.
It turned out to be the case.
Was attacking Swampert just a ruse from the beginning? Were they always targeting themselves?
I've been tricked —
With his ace Metagross being recalled, he had to send out his second Pokémon.
A skeleton bird with steel and flight attributes, its entire body protected by steel feathers!
Seeing this, Qingyu shook her head.
Logically speaking, Steven's second main fighter should definitely be that Aggron.
However, its weaknesses are too prominent; if it dares to show its face, it will definitely be targeted by Dragonite.
Not only will it fail to resolve the current situation, it will also cause the already unbalanced scales to tip completely to the other side.
But given the current situation, is Skarmory really a good choice?
Skarmory is tough enough, and its few weaknesses are diluted by the rain, making it difficult for either Dragonite or Gengar to take it down directly.
But it can't help the Swampert absorb any pressure!
"Sigh...we've gone too far."
Qingyu made a prediction in advance.
If it were Swampert and Metagross, those two big guys, then they might still have a chance.
But now, Professor Oak has completely ruined the situation with just a little trick.
Swampert had to defend itself against Mega Gengar's occasional powerful energy balls, while also being harassed by Dragonite.
The Skarmory is nothing short of a "useless husband"!
Qingyu even strongly suspected that it had come up by imitating Professor Oak's earlier actions, using Blow or Roar to knock Gengar away and force Metagross to enter the fray.
He was right!
"Armored Bird, blow it away!"
When he heard Daigo give the order, Aoba finally smiled with relief.
They were the ones who came up with these tricks first. Did you really think these two veterans, who have so many tricks up their sleeves, would be caught off guard?
Dragonite, relying on its terrifying burst power, directly charged at Skarmory with incredible speed, not only silencing it but also bringing them within arm's reach.
As for Gengar and Swampert—
If you put them in a 1v1 situation, the consequences are obvious.
While Dragonite and Skarmory are putting on a "fiery winter" show, the other side looks like it's on the set of "John Wick".
Before Mega Swampert could even unleash its terrifying power to "kill Rayquaza with a single punch," it was caught off guard by Gengar, who used a curved Energy Ball to send it back to its Poké Ball to rest.
As for the next Poliwag King, it's even less of a threat; it has absolutely no defense against the continuous energy balls.
In the end, Daigo was in despair.
Even if his Skarmory and Metagross are tough, they can't be immune to "psychic attacks"!
From the moment Gengar sang the Extinction Song, victory was already far away for him and Wallace.
Even at the very end, the two veterans refused to give in, rushing to complete the ultimate rotation before the annihilation song took effect.
The final score was 4-0.
The team, composed of two Hoenn champions, was easily swept by Professor Oak and Grandma Aki in the semi-finals.
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After watching the whole thing, Qingyu couldn't help but sigh.
Indeed, experience is the best teacher!
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