Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

Hmm... what an ugly mask.

Lu Yuan silently grumbled to himself.

At this point, the referee announced the rules of the game.

"This match will be a doubles battle. The side whose two Pokémon are unable to battle will win. Now, let the match begin!"

Professor Kukui took the lead, throwing out two red and white Poké Balls: "Go, Incineroar, Lucario!"

Lu Yuan also made a move, throwing out two black and gold Deluxe Balls: "Let's go, Riolu and Chansey!"

Chapter 123 Impregnable

"Incineroar... Lucario... is basically a superior replacement for Lu Yuan."

"This is what Korni analyzed from the audience."

Bea clenched her fists as well; she had gone to watch the Royal Masks' battle yesterday.

Well...it's very strong!

The opponent's Pokémon is a Thick Fat Iron Fist with the Thick Fat ability.

Thick Fat: Pokémon with this ability will have their attack power halved when hit by Ice or Fire-type moves.

In addition, the leftovers help to steadily restore physical strength, and bodybuilding allows for continuous attrition warfare through punches.

That's how Rainbow Bean was slowly worn down and died.

Royal Mask used Incineroar's Intimidate ability to lower the opponent's Attack by one level at the start, and then used Phosphorus Fire to burn the opponent while the opponent used Bulk Up, halving Iron Fist Warrior's Attack Power.

Then, knocking away the opponent's items, and using the hard-hitting golden hook arm to keep attacking, he successfully won the victory.

DD Golden Hook Arm: Deals damage to the opponent regardless of changes in their abilities. (Primarily ignores evasion and defense.)

This match left Ayaka deeply impressed.

Intimidation, phosphorescence...

She seemed to see Lu Yuan's shadow in the Royal Mask.

On the field.

Chansey, Riolu, and Lucario were introduced to the arena one after another.

Finally, a humanoid, muscular Pokémon appeared, spreading its arms and letting out a low, defiant roar at Chansey and Riolu.

Threatening!

A faint tiger's roar could be heard echoing in the air. Chansey and Riolu, standing on the opposite side, had their physical attack reduced by one.

Have I gotten weaker?

The little blue dog Riolu stretched out its hands in disbelief. It could clearly feel that its strength had been reduced by at least 20%!

Twenty percent, what does that mean!

Originally, it was estimated that this game only had a 60%, 50%, no, 40% chance of winning.

Being weakened by 20% is practically suicide!

Riolu frowned slightly and shielded Chansey in front of it.

Chansey, whose strength was also weakened, represents the other extreme.

"Lucky~~"

It blushed and cried out.

The red boxing gloves he was wearing seemed ready to spring into action.

(P.S.: Lucky Punch increases the level of critical hits by two; critical hits ignore ability changes, Reflect Arm, Light Wall, and other skills.)

Looking at the strong, fierce-looking Incineroar and the slender yet powerful and serious Lucario in front of it, Chansey couldn't help but cry out.

"lucky~"

What powerful muscles, what strong fists!

Come on! Attack me fiercely!

I'm so horny!

"Incineroar, Fake Out! Lucario, Dragon Pulse!"

Chansey, switch abilities. Riolu, protect!

Both parties issued orders at the same time.

Incineroar took the lead, its paws whipping through the air as it headed straight for Riolu behind Chansey.

But a verdant barrier appeared just in time, forcefully blocking the Fiery Roaring Tiger's paw.

Immediately afterwards, Lucario leaped high into the air, and the Dragon-type energy in its hand coalesced into a form.

Long——

A giant purple dragon plunged straight down.

boom--

A terrifying energy explosion erupted, and Chansey took two steps back before a slight smile appeared on its lips, a strange light shimmering around it.

This strange light transformed into an invisible chain, tightly binding it to the Blazing Roaring Tiger.

The characteristics of the two have been swapped.

Chansey received a god-tier intimidation in doubles.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger's trait has been changed to natural healing, which is exclusive to healers.

Feeling the new power surging within its body, Chansey smiled.

It growled at Incineroar and Lucario with a cute but fierce expression.

"Lucky~!"

Incineroar and Lucario's Attack stats are reduced by one stage.

The royal masked man's expression was solemn.

Was it read first...?

He gritted his teeth and waved his hand: "Lucario, Sunny Day! Incineroar, Flare Charge!"

Fighting a war of attrition with the Poison-type Gym Leader is a very unwise choice, so Professor Kukui decisively adopted a strong offensive strategy.

Even with its Attack stat reduced by one level, Flare Strike under clear skies is still quite powerful.

"Roar--"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger roared to the sky, and flames gathered around its fire belt.

These flames danced wildly, scorching and distorting even the surrounding air.

Lucario, standing to the side, leaped into the air, holding a dazzling ball of light in its hand.

It transformed into the sun in the sky.

Under the sun's rays, the flames surrounding the Blazing Roaring Tiger seemed to ignite, instantly becoming even more intense.

The extreme heat spread in all directions.

Looking at the huge fireball in front of it, Riolu frowned. Although it was carrying the Aura Sash, it still felt it wasn't safe enough.

Facing the same giant fireball, Chansey let out an excited hum, unable to imagine how exhilarating it would be to have the ball crash down on it.

"The heat is terrifying!"

Xiao Guang couldn't help but sigh. She felt a wave of heat wash over her, and even sitting in the audience, she could clearly feel the unbearable heat.

She fanned herself with her hand, trying to cool herself down.

Just then, the voice of a vendor came from the side.

"Peanuts, melon seeds, mineral water, beer, soft drinks, eight-treasure porridge, anyone interested? Please move your legs."

"Excuse me, could I have a bottle of soda?" Xiao Guang called out to the three vendors who were walking towards him.

“Okay…” The red-haired vendor suddenly paused, then exclaimed in surprise, “Little girl!”

The blue-haired vendor quickly covered the red-haired vendor's mouth and handed Xiaoguang a bottle of chilled orange soda: "Thank you for your patronage, 10 yuan."

After taking the money, the blue-haired vendor pulled his two companions aside and whispered, "Don't give us away, Musashi. We're still wanted by those martial artists."

"Yeah, Musashi, we need to keep our distance from those brats now, meow."

"It's a cat dressed in human clothes," said the cat.

The identities of these three individuals are now clear: they are Team Rocket members disguised as vendors.

Upon hearing this, Musashi frowned and muttered with dissatisfaction, "Hmph, those fighters are really stingy. We just sold them expired Angry Buns, is it really necessary for them to chase us for three blocks?"

"Sonas!"