vncnus Chapter 532 The best way to show respect is, of course, to beat him to a pulp!
Chapter 532 The best way to show respect is, of course, to beat him to a pulp!
Chapter 532 The best way to show respect is, of course, to beat him to a pulp!
The tournament has entered its fourth day.
After three rounds of competition, most of the original 64 teams have been eliminated, leaving only eight truly strong teams still standing.
However, compared to the previously more packed schedule, the clashes between top teams are clearly more interesting, which is why the audience's reaction has become exceptionally enthusiastic.
For example, today's first match was filled with cheers and applause throughout.
Although Master Ma & Honey Leaf vs. Big Leaf & A Liu have an overwhelming gap in strength on paper, the two sides were actually very evenly matched when they actually fought.
After all, facing a legendary "battle legend," the two young men would be easily overwhelmed if they didn't go all out.
Instead of continuing their unexpected style from the previous match, Daye and Aliu opted for a return to simplicity.
They fielded their absolute mainstays, Infernape and Drapion, to face Master Mash and Master Honey's Urshifu (a combo-style) and Gallade.
When facing the Invisible Fist, many of their tricks lost their key trump card for stalling for time, so Qingyu could understand their choice.
If you're destined to lose, you might as well go all out and fight until you have no regrets, and lose the game standing tall.
Initially, Infernape and Drapion's teamwork was indeed quite exquisite, and their combination punches even suppressed Urshifu for a time.
But once Martial Arts Master Xiong gradually adapted to his opponent's rhythm, he quickly turned the tide by using his ghostly footwork and superb energy dissipation techniques.
After several rounds of relentless attacks, it was the opponent who had been exerting continuous force who first ran out of energy and was taken down by Gallade and Urshifu after seizing the opening.
Even the main players couldn't withstand the onslaught, so the substitutes who came on later were naturally easily defeated as well.
The result of the match was not surprising, but Qingyu saw some clues about the "invisible fist" from the process.
Master Ma's two martial arts bear masters indeed have very different styles.
The One-Strike Style of boxing is fierce and powerful, with each move aimed directly at vital points. Every punch is extremely threatening and must be guarded against.
The combo style has a Tai Chi feel to it. It doesn't rush to attack, but quietly wears down the opponent's stamina through frequent offensive and defensive transitions, until the time is right and then it finishes the opponent off with a rapid, flowing combo.
Regardless of the type, they are equally troublesome in actual combat, and because of the effect of the "authentic" invisible fist, defense is almost impossible.
Therefore, the only option is to fight them head-on and purely compete in terms of raw strength.
As Qingyu got up and headed to the battlefield, he was still recalling Master Ma's battle.
Although facing a Fighting-type Pokémon like Master Ma, Mewtwo could easily skip class. With a teammate who could share the burden, Mewtwo could use its psychic powers to take down any Fighting-type Pokémon.
but----
It seems like this is the only chance I'll ever have to go all out against a legendary opponent.
If I miss it, not only will I be disappointed, but Lucario will also be very disappointed.
So, Lucario really has to be the main force.
It is not only an important match between the old and the new, but also a "battle to debut" for Lucario to show Master Ma and Master Xiong the hardships he has gone through.
Anyway, losing isn't a big deal, so I might as well just admit that I'm not as good as others and that I need to practice more.
Qingyu finally stopped thinking when she walked out of the player tunnel and met the gaze of two middle-aged men walking towards her.
In any case, we have to get past these two to reach the semifinals.
"Teacher Yu, I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."
During the handshake, A-Du, who had been looking serious, suddenly laughed.
"We've known each other for over a year now, and I've learned a lot from you in that time."
"However, this is the first time we've faced off in a formal setting."
Qingyu nodded.
More than a year ago, when he was not yet famous and was even busy revitalizing his dojo, he had already contacted A-Du online.
Even his current main Pokémon, Salamence blessed by Black Rayquaza, was a gift from Lance.
They had several more encounters afterward, and I remember them being quite friendly.
Excluding the battles in Pokémon Champions, this is the first time I've stood on the battlefield as an opponent.
"I've been looking forward to this day for a long time too."
After responding, Qingyu turned and walked towards the boundary line.
He has always been a passionate battler, and that hasn't changed even after coming to the Pokémon world.
In this world, the number of skilled individuals who can be challenged is actually not very large.
A-Du is definitely one of them.
So, it's best to express your thoughts during the battle.
For trainers, the best way to respect their opponent is to crush them head-on on the battlefield!
Seemingly sensing Qingyu's increasingly fiery aura, Zhulan smiled and nodded, then took out a Poké Ball with him.
After a whistle blew, all four Pokémon appeared at the same time.
A-Du and Shiba chose Dragonite and Machamp.
It's clear that they share the same idea as Da Ye A Liu in the previous match: they don't intend to leave any regrets in Carlos.
So, each player brings their own trump card right from the start!
However, the situation was the same for Qingyu and his group.
"Bonnie~"
The evil spirit wearing a stove mask stepped onto the ground and made a cute sound through the mask.
As for Cynthia's choice, it's Garchomp, of course!
"Kaoh—!"
Cyndaquil's Garchomp is naturally warlike, and when it saw the two powerful Pokémon with imposing presence on the other side, it immediately put on a battle face.
His sharp, blade-like hands unconsciously began to rub together.
"It's a clash of titans right from the start."
In the audience, Qinglu seemed lost in thought.
"It seems like everyone's choices have become more...serious since advancing to the quarterfinals?"
"Even Teacher Yu is skipping the fancy stuff and choosing to send out his main Pokémon to fight."
He understood the logic, of course. The chances of making a mistake by playing tricks are extremely high. Even Teacher Yu probably wouldn't dare to gamble if the difference in strength wasn't significant.
"So, it turns out that Ergui Peng is the real expert in Teacher Yu's team?"
Because he wasn't a Parthian, Qinglv didn't have a deep impression of the Evil Spirit. He only remembered that it seemed to be very strong and had an incredible record of defeating an opponent with a single blow.
But he had never actually witnessed just how strong it was.
"
"Unlike cyan, crimson actually went to Padia and faced off against Teacher Yu."
Therefore, he was much more aware of the strength of the Eguilan.
"The strength of the 'Ghostly Pokémon' is probably even greater than any of the legendary Pokémon that Teacher Yu has sent out before."
It was originally one of the legends of Beishang Township, and was called a "ghost" by the locals because of its great power.
Just from this point alone, you can tell that the Evil Ghost must be very powerful.
As for the "experience of being beaten" —
Crimson hesitated for a long time before coming up with the best description.
"It used only brute force and almost knocked my Kirby unconscious."
"And at that time, it seemed that Egui Pong hadn't used his full strength yet."
"When I challenged it again later, it had learned to hold back its strength when fighting me."
"???"
Qinglu couldn't hold back any longer.
That crimson Snorlax is no ordinary creature!
Not only does it eat two to three times more than a normal Snorlax, but it also spends a lot of time eating every day, resulting in a weight and physical strength far exceeding those of its kind.
More importantly, it not only developed a huge stomach, but also had a body full of muscles, making it a monster that could both withstand attacks and fight back.
He can be considered the hidden ace of the Crimson team.
Even the strongest team can definitely put up a fight, and might not even be at a disadvantage.
If even this monster can't withstand a single attack from the Cursed Phantom—
How outrageous was that encounter with the evil spirit?
Crimson's words piqued Green's curiosity, so she stopped talking and rested her chin on her hand, looking forward to the upcoming battle.
To be honest, which side should I support?
On one side are two senior figures from the Kanto region, who will soon be the two formidable obstacles he and Akane will face.
On the other side was the instigator who taught him many tricks and made this year's trip exceptionally "exciting"—
"————?"
"Good luck, Mr. Watari!"
Qinglv made her choice in just 0.001 seconds.
He harbored absolutely no hatred towards Teacher Yu; all that remained in his heart was the hope that the two Heavenly Kings would defend the region's honor!
Let's return our attention to the battlefield.
Although both sides' Pokémon were ready, no one took the initiative to give commands, and the scene fell silent.
It wasn't until A-du spoke first: "There is a very interesting power in Carlos."
"To win this match, even an old guy like me has to keep up with the times."
After Adu finished speaking, Shiba's face suddenly darkened.
You've had your fun, but what about me?
It seems that my Mighty Strength hasn't found a corresponding Mega Evolution form yet!
And when he looked at his opponent again—
Zhu Lan revealed the Evolution Key Stone in her hand, while Qing Yu took out the Tai Crystal Bead and prepared.
Since it's a clash of titans, let's each go all out and have a head-on confrontation!
Both were completely in sync, so "Dragonite/Garuda, Mega Evolve!"
"Unleash your true crystalline form, Evil Creature!"
Apart from Shiba, the other three people present all seemed quite busy.
Only Shiba stood still, his face darkening even more.
He didn't care about strength; even without the power of Mega Evolution or Crystallization, he had absolute confidence in his monstrous, hardened body.
but----
What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so out of place?
After a moment of contemplation, Shiba suddenly slapped his thigh and raised his hand high.
"Let's unleash our power, monstrous strength!"
"A couple of rainbow beams shot into the sky, and in addition to the light, there was also a light, wispy debris drifting in the wind."
The only exception was the superhuman strength, which had no special effects and relied entirely on roars to vent his emotions, even causing the space itself to distort at one point.
After the light faded and the roar subsided—
The mask on Egui's face swelled considerably due to absorbing the energy of the Taijing, making the already ferocious mask even more intimidating.
Dragonite's body structure didn't change significantly, but the pair of somewhat strange-looking wings on its head...
And its thicker tail is particularly striking.
As for Garchomp?
After Mega Evolution, unlike its previous Z-form, Garchomp does not fly in the air this time, and its hands change into more lethal scythe shapes.
Its physique is indeed much stronger than before, but it doesn't seem to have the Z-Movement, and may even be less agile than the original?
The players on the field have all changed somewhat.
But when all three Pokémon simultaneously turned their gaze to Machamp beside them—
"roar--!"
The monstrous strength could only defuse the awkward situation by pounding his chest again and letting out another earth-shattering roar.
"Super strength, that's it! Maintain your momentum and unleash the cross slash!"
Shiba's voice followed.
Upon hearing its trainer's command, Machamp immediately took a step forward and charged towards the direction of the monster.
At the same time, he clasped his elbows together, assuming a stance for a full-force chop.
"Evil Spirit, raise your mask to parry, then use Playful Counter!"
Qingyu reacted immediately.
To be fair, in actual combat, the overly crystallized Evil Spirit is indeed quite insidious.
These masks, crafted by the Masked Immortal of Beishang Township, are incredibly sturdy; they can even be used as shields in actual combat.
While it's impossible to completely avoid damage, it can still mitigate a small portion of the impact.
That's enough.
The powerful, all-out attack, like a mud cart charging forward, was mostly parried by Erguilan using the edge of his mask, and the attack came to an abrupt end.
"Bonnieyo!!!"
The treacherous creature immediately followed suit, turning its head and suddenly pulling out a thorny vine club from behind, about to smash it down with all its might on the monstrous strength's forehead.
"Dragonite, use Water Cannon on Mimic!"
At the critical moment, A-du also joined the battle.
It was too late for the monster to dodge the playful attack, so it could only raise its four arms to try and block it as much as possible.
However, if the monster launches an attack recklessly, Dragonite will be unable to dodge the water cannon that follows.
"Garuda, charge forward and use Protect to block Hydro Pump!"
"Kaoh!"
Cynthia, who had been observing the situation, spoke up at the right moment, and Garchomp immediately took action as well.
Although its steps became slightly heavier after Mega Evolution, the Grimm was not far away, so it did not have much of an impact.
Evil still swung his club with all his might, and after hitting the defensive line formed by the four arms of the monster, he directly knocked the monster back several meters until it was almost stopped when it was close to the sideline.
It left two very conspicuous dents on the ground.
Taking advantage of the moment when it couldn't dodge its attack, Dragonite immediately unleashed its Water Gun attack, heading straight for the defenseless Grimmsnarl.
The mask of the Evil Realm will fix the elemental crystal attribute, which can be seen from the color of the crystal fragments on its body.
Even without the Crystal Crown, it is still eye-catching.
If this water cannon that counters it hits, even if the monster doesn't fall down, it will definitely be in a bad way!
Compared to Shiba's thick-skinned, monstrous strength, E'gui's small body was clearly inferior.
It was with this in mind that A-Du decisively chose to undergo a forced blood transfusion.
However, the attack had barely crossed the center line when it was blocked by Garchomp that had rushed over and deployed Protect.
Nothing happened.
After the first round of clashes, it seems that Shiba suffered a silent loss, while Qingyu and Zhulan gained a small advantage.
However, this seems acceptable to Awa and Shiba.
Although he had several wounds on his arms, at least his superhuman strength hadn't completely lost his ability to fight.
"Is it that hard?"
Qingyu was also secretly puzzled.
This is a monster that has used the Taijing Fire! It was hit by a restrained playful attack and is still full of energy.
Looks like he's sparred (and gotten beaten up) with Shiba quite a bit.