Pokémon: A Strong Man from the Slums

"The Booming King Kong has lost his ability to fight, and the Dragon King Scorpion has won. Please ask contestant Hep to replace the next Pokémon!"

The referee's voice resounded throughout the venue, announcing the temporary withdrawal of King Kong Gorilla and pushing the tense atmosphere of the game to another climax.

Hep quickly put away the Bombing Ape. His expression was calm, without any sign of panic.

At this moment, he needed to make an important decision and choose the next elf to deal with the challenge brought by Wang Chen and the Dragon King Scorpion.

After the referee announced the result, Hepp took a deep breath and began to think carefully.

His eyes revealed determination and calmness. It was obvious that he was quickly assessing the current situation and thinking about the best response strategy.

At this time, discussions broke out again in the audience, and people were amazed at the quick resolution that had just taken place.

"It's so scary! Wang Chen's Dragon King Scorpion is so insanely strong! He has already made it to the quarterfinals, and he can still kill instantly?" Someone exclaimed. They were shocked by the strength of Wang Chen and the Dragon King Scorpion.

"Hiss! Sure enough, there's a reason why Wang Chen's Dragon King Scorpion is called the 'Instant Kill Scorpion'. Any elf that is hit in the vitals by it will be killed instantly!" another person echoed, his words full of awe and emotion.

"Faced with such a powerful Dragon King Scorpion, I wonder which elf Hep will send out next to deal with it? He won't be defeated six at once, right?"

The audience's discussion showed both concern about Hepp's situation and expectations for the subsequent development of the game.

Amid the discussions of the audience, Hupp seemed to have made a decision. He took out his second Poké Ball and prepared to take on a new challenge.

As the Poké Ball was thrown into the air, a red light flashed, and Hupp's "Steel Crow" appeared above the battlefield.

Steelix, known for its unique metallic texture and flying ability, immediately attracted the attention of the audience when it appeared.

Hep's choice seemed to be announcing to everyone that he would not give up easily, but would fight against Wang Chen's Dragon King Scorpion in his own way and demonstrate his strength and wisdom.

In the audience, people's attention was focused again, and they held their breath, looking forward to the next showdown.

In this tense and fierce confrontation, Hepp's strategy seemed ingenious, but in fact it seemed a little powerless in the face of absolute strength.

Steelix, an elf with both steel and flying attributes, is undoubtedly a trump card for air supremacy.

Its appearance not only demonstrated Hep's accurate grasp of the battlefield situation - he foresaw that the King Scorpion's rock-based skills had no obvious restraining effect on it, but also established an insurmountable line of defense in the air.

However, Hepp clearly underestimated his opponent's preparation and strength.

Wang Chen, the experienced trainer, had obviously foreseen such a situation.

Faced with Steelix's air advantage, he commanded King Scorpion to adopt targeted tactics, continuously condensing rock energy and releasing a series of precise "rock collapses".

This air-to-air combat technique is the result of countless training between Wang Chen and the Dragon King Scorpion, demonstrating the unparalleled tacit understanding between them.

Although Rock Slide cannot cause double damage to Steelix, its power should not be underestimated.

Every hit left an unignorable mark on Steel Crow.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Hep became extremely anxious.

He realized that if he allowed the Dragon King Scorpion to continue attacking like this, Steelix would be in a passive position and be beaten.

So he quickly adjusted his strategy and ordered Steelix to maneuver flexibly in the air, avoiding rockfalls while looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Air Slash and other long-range attack moves were continuously launched from between Steel Crow's wings, trying to attack the Dragon King Scorpion on the ground.

This transformation brought the battle into a new stage, with the long-range skills of both sides intertwined in the air, forming a feast of vision and power.

However, Wang Chen was not shaken by this, but instead became more determined.

In his opinion, this was just the beginning of a war of attrition, and he was confident that the Dragon King Scorpion's endurance and recovery ability were far superior to Steelix.

"Come on, let's see who is the real winner!" Wang Chen's words revealed confidence and challenge.

Time passed quietly, and the balance of the battle gradually tilted.

The rockfall attack of Kingdragon became more and more fierce, while Steelix's counterattack seemed powerless.

Every impact of the rockfall carved deeper scars on Steelix.

In contrast, although the King Scorpion also suffered some blows, it did not seem to have a decisive impact on its combat effectiveness.

Finally, when the last wave of rocks poured down like rain, it completely broke the Steelix's defense line. It fell powerlessly from the air, fell heavily to the ground, and then fell into a coma.

At this moment, the outcome is decided.

Hep's meticulous planning ultimately failed to reverse the situation in the face of the tenacity of the Dragon King Scorpion and Wang Chen.

The referee's announcement was like a heavy hammer, shattering the last glimmer of hope in Hepp's heart.

Steelix, the aerial warrior who was once highly expected, now lies quietly in the Poké Ball, having lost its former vitality.

Hep's face was as dark and depressing as the cloudy sky.

He slowly took back the Poké Ball, his movements feeling somewhat heavy, as if he was taking back not only the Pokémon, but also his hopes and dreams.

Standing in a corner of the battlefield, Hepp's heart was in turmoil.

Sweat slid down my forehead, every drop carrying pressure and anxiety.

My heartbeat was like a war drum, rapid and powerful. My breathing became rapid, as if the air was filled with invisible hostility.

At this moment, Hepp felt an unprecedented challenge, an almost suffocating sense of oppression.

He realized that even with the advantage in the air, and even though Steelix had a natural resistance to Kingdragon's Rock Slide ability, it could not make up for the gap in hard power between the two.

This gap is like a chasm that stretches before our eyes and seems impossible to cross no matter how hard we try.

Hesitation and struggle intertwined in Hepp's heart, and his thoughts wavered between giving up and persisting.

He understood that the gap in strength was an objective existence, but that didn't mean he should choose to escape.

In the competitive arena, courage and perseverance are equally important.

For him, surrender does not only mean failure, but also a denial of self and a manifestation of cowardice.

He didn't want to be the one who gave up easily, and didn't want his name to be equated with "deserter".

So, Hupp made a decision.

He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to absorb all the fear and anxiety into his chest and then turn it into motivation to move forward.

Then he slowly reached out and took out the third Poké Ball from his pocket.

This is not only a symbol of his fighting spirit, but also his adherence to his self-beliefs.

As the Poké Ball was thrown, a dazzling red light broke the silence of the battlefield, and Hep's "Flash Ace" came out, like a blazing flame, igniting the attention of everyone on the field.

Flame Ace, this Pokémon with powerful firepower, its appearance instantly changed the atmosphere on the field.

It is not only Hepp's last trump card, but also the embodiment of his desire for victory.

Under Hep's determined gaze, Flare Ace was ready to meet the upcoming challenge.