As a trainer, he has the rain trait

On January 21st, the entire city of Kyoto was blanketed in a blanket of snow, transforming it into a kingdom of ice and snow. However, the bitter cold didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the trainers, as the semi-finals of the Phoenix Cup were about to begin in this snow-clad city.

The surroundings of the Bird's Nest were covered in shimmering snow, reminiscent of a fairytale scene. Colorful flags, emblazoned with various Pokémon characters, fluttered in the bitterly cold wind, yet the spectators, still enthusiastic, poured in from all directions, their faces brimming with excitement and anticipation. Wrapped in thick cotton coats, hats, and gloves, they entered the Bird's Nest, anticipating the thrilling match.

At the entrance of the Bird's Nest, staff were busy guiding the audience in and checking tickets. They also had smiles on their faces, as if they were infected by the warm atmosphere.

In the center of the Bird's Nest, around the huge battlefield, gorgeous lights intertwined and flashed, like a dreamy starry sky.

As the audience took their seats one by one, the music gradually sounded, passionate and energetic, instantly igniting the atmosphere on the scene.

A celebrated host gracefully walked onto the stage, her voice resounding like a bell, echoing throughout the Bird's Nest through the speakers. "Dear friends, welcome to the Bird's Nest to watch the semi-finals of the 75th Phoenix Cup! Today, we will witness the powerful young trainers of the Donghuang Alliance fiercely competing for honor and their dreams!"

The host's voice was passionate and powerful, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the audience, who cheered and applauded.

The host continued, "Before the competition begins, let's enjoy a wonderful Pokémon show and feel the charm and power of Pokémon!"

As the host finished speaking, the lights on the stage dimmed. A moment later, a dazzling flash of light revealed a group of adorable Pikachus, bounding onto the stage. Their cheeks sparkled with electric sparks, their adorable appearance instantly captivated the audience. The Pikachus formed neatly into a formation and began to perform their signature move—100,000 Volts. Powerful streams of electricity intertwined in the air, resembling a dazzling display of fireworks that wowed the audience.

Then, a massive fire-breathing dragon descended from the sky, its wings spread wide and a blazing fire erupted from its mouth. The flames danced in the air, forming beautiful patterns, as if demonstrating its immense power to the audience. The appearance of the fire-breathing dragon brought the atmosphere to a climax, and the audience stood up and cheered at the spectacular spectacle.

After the performance, the host returned to the stage. "Now, let's welcome the four teams competing in the semi-finals!" Following the host's words, the trainers of each team, accompanied by their Pokémon, took to the stage one by one. Their faces shone with confidence and determination, their eyes revealing a thirst for victory.

The first two teams to enter were from the loser group: the 'Fighting Team' from Shanhe University and the 'Dragon-Rider Team' from Jingchu University.

Although they were in the loser group, they still had the possibility of winning the championship, and the audience gave them warm applause.

The next to enter was the 'Spirit Dragon Team'. The three members of the 'Spirit Dragon Team' were all wearing bright yellow brocade robes with the school emblems of Peking University and Tsinghua University pinned on their chests, and a pale blue dragon embroidered across their shoulders on their left sleeves.

The last three members of the "Chengfeng Team" to enter were all wrapped in dark green military coats, looking like they were traveling in a group.

However, the audience's response was very enthusiastic. After all, most of the audience still remembered yesterday's Mega Dragon.

After the four teams entered, the host returned to the stage. "Now, let's invite the chief referee of this competition to the stage and give his speech." The chief referee, dressed in a black uniform, walked onto the stage. His face was serious and earnest, and his eyes revealed his commitment to fairness and rigor in the competition.

"Dear audience, fellow trainers. Today, we are here to hold the semi-finals of the Phoenix Cup. This is a competition full of challenges and opportunities, and it is also a competition that showcases the strength of Pokémon and the wisdom of trainers. I hope that every trainer can abide by the rules of the game, respect their opponents, and play to their best level. I also hope that every audience member can watch the game in a civilized manner and cheer for their favorite team. Let us witness this wonderful game together!" The chief referee's speech was short and powerful, winning warm applause from the audience.

The game is about to begin, and the audience's emotions are even more excited. They can't wait to see the wonderful performance of the team they support in the game. The trainers of the four teams are also fully prepared. They will lead their Pokémon to fight for honor and dreams.

"In this exciting and challenging Pokémon world, every match is an opportunity to grow, and every victory is a moment of glory. The semi-finals are about to begin, and we'll see who will emerge as the ultimate victor."

"The loser's bracket matches will begin first, and the winning team will continue to compete for the trophy!"

Six players from Shanhe University's 'Fighting Team' and Jingchu University's 'Dragon Control Team' came on the court for the next match.

The 'Fighting Team' was named after the Fighting Buddha in Donghuang mythology: Sun Wukong, because their trump card is a flaming monkey.

Infernape is indeed very powerful, so powerful that it can snatch a point from Long Aotian, and even activate its fierce fire attribute in doubles to defeat two opponents alone.

But the Phoenix Cup is a team competition. Its teammates are not weak, but not as strong as its opponents. The final score of the game was fixed at 8:3.

The 'Fighting Team' ranked fourth.

The 'Dragon Riding Team' will next have another match with the losers of the 'Spirit Dragon Team' and the 'Wind Riding Team'. It seems that they still have a chance of winning the championship, but they know in their hearts that they are no match for either team. The Qixi Bluebird of the 'Spirit Dragon Team' not only has dragon attributes but is also proficient in fairy-type moves. It can only be said that it is worthy of being a dragon-type traitor.

The 'Wind Riding Team' came from behind and grew rapidly. After the Electric Dragon mastered the Mega Evolution, its strength increased greatly, and it was also impossible to solve the problem.

The atmosphere during the following matches was even more heated, the roar of the crowd seemingly igniting the air. Spectators came from all directions, filled with excitement and anticipation, waving colorful flags, their faces beaming with delight, their gazes fixed on the center of the massive arena.

"This match is definitely the most exciting!" a young spectator said excitedly, and the person next to him immediately responded: "Yeah, I can't wait! Mega evolution and Z moves, I'm so looking forward to it."

In the live broadcast room, barrages of comments surged like a tide.

"Finally, it's the finals. I'm so excited!"

"? Isn't this the semi-finals?"

"It's almost the same as the finals. There's no way these two teams are evenly matched. The Yulong team can't beat them either."

“We look forward to exciting performances from both sides.”

“I wonder who will be the final champion?”

Various speculations and discussions made the live broadcast room very lively.

In the first singles match, Zhilin and Hua Longting, as captains, both chose to go first. They stood at both ends of the court, their eyes meeting, as if sparks were bursting in the air.

The referee stood in the center of the field, holding the flag high, ready to announce the start of the game.

At this tense moment, a strange light suddenly appeared in the sky. It started as a tiny dot, but soon it rapidly expanded, growing brighter and brighter, like a rising sun melting the snow on the ground. Everyone looked up and saw a gigantic Pokémon appear above the clouds.

Its body is elegant and massive, its long neck held high, its head refined and majestic, its eyes like gleaming gems, bright and deep, as if harboring endless wisdom and mystery. Its golden beak, slightly curved, exudes a metallic luster, possessing both a sharp edge and an elegant curve. Its tail, like a flowing scroll, is long and magnificent.

The most eye-catching part is the pair of wings. The wings are broad and powerful, with layers of feathers in colorful colors. They sway gracefully in the wind, casting bits of bright light. The colorful feathers shine in the sun like a gorgeous rainbow, from fiery red to warm orange, from bright yellow to vibrant green, from deep blue to mysterious indigo, and then to noble purple. Each color transitions so naturally and harmoniously, as if it were nature's most perfect masterpiece.

It exudes a sacred, inviolable aura, like a spirit of nature, imbued with mysterious power and noble grace. When it appears, the air around it seems to grow heavy, filling us with awe. Its presence is like a ray of light illuminating the darkness, bringing hope and courage.

It was the Phoenix Emperor, the majesty of the mythical beast instantly enveloped the entire arena.

The audience was stunned for a moment, and after a moment, they broke into deafening cheers.

"It's the Phoenix! The mythical Phoenix!" someone shouted excitedly. The entire Bird's Nest erupted in excitement. People stood up, stunned, and stared at the mythical beast in the sky. The children danced with excitement, and the adults also expressed disbelief.

The barrage in the live broadcast room suddenly went crazy.

"Oh my god! The Phoenix has appeared! This final is destined to go down in history."

"The Young Phoenix Cup blessed by the Phoenix Emperor is the real Young Phoenix Cup!"

"The last time the Phoenix Emperor appeared was over ten years ago. I never thought we would have the honor of seeing His true appearance!"

"Ahhh! I'm jealous! Why didn't you see it with your own eyes?"

“I envy those who got the tickets!”

The phoenix soared through the sky, singing a song of blessing. Its voice was melodious and ethereal, as if emanating from the distant horizon. Its sound reverberated over the Bird's Nest, stirring the hearts of the people. The phoenix's song possessed a miraculous power, healing wounds and bringing courage and hope. As the phoenix sang its song of blessing, the entire Bird's Nest was enveloped in a sacred atmosphere.

As the song played, a stunning rainbow of seven colors appeared in the sky. Like a painting in a dream, the rainbow was dazzling and brilliant, with each color appearing to be nature's most exquisite brushstroke.

Red is like a burning flame, warm and unrestrained; orange is like warm sunshine, full of vitality and hope; yellow is like bright gold, shining with dazzling light; green is like a vibrant meadow, bringing freshness and tranquility; blue is like the deep ocean, mysterious and vast; indigo is like the quiet night sky, deep and distant; purple is like a blooming flower, noble and elegant.

The colorful rainbow lights intertwined together to form a magnificent sky, covering the entire arena, like a fantasy world.

Rainbow light shone across the arena, casting a mysterious veil over the entire venue. Its soft and warm glow evoked a feeling of immense comfort and peace of mind. As the rainbow light fell upon the audience, they felt as if they were receiving the Phoenix Emperor's blessing and care, their hearts filled with joy and emotion.

Just as everyone was immersed in this wonderful sight, the Phoenix Emperor gently flapped its wings, and a rainbow-colored feather slowly fell from its head. The feather seemed to be condensed from a rainbow, shimmering with a mysterious light.

It descended gracefully, carried by the breeze, slowly spinning in the air, shedding sparkling light like a brilliant meteor shower as it drifted towards the Phoenix Cup on the podium. Its trajectory was a beautiful arc, carrying with it endless mystery and blessings. The moment the rainbow feather landed in the Phoenix Cup, the entire cup was enveloped in light, as if transformed into a sacred treasure.

Seeing the feather fall into the Phoenix Cup, the Phoenix King let out a long cry and turned into a colorful sun again and disappeared.

The audience's eyes were fixed on the rainbow feather in the Phoenix Cup, filled with curiosity and anticipation. What kind of changes would this feather bring to the final?

Several Heavenly Kings on the highest viewing platform had already stood up from their seats. Yu Jing looked in the direction where the Phoenix Emperor disappeared, and said with some excitement, "The appearance of the Phoenix Emperor will surely bring auspicious signs!"

Hua Longquan pondered and said, "The last time the Phoenix Emperor appeared was eighteen years ago, at the place where the previous champion died."

Yi Shilan nodded, "He was also the previous Rainbow Hero."

Xu Qingyan pondered, "That means the winner of this match will be the new Rainbow Warrior chosen by the Phoenix Emperor!"

A figure suddenly walked out from behind them. He looked up at the sky and said worriedly, "The Rainbow Hero won't appear suddenly. Donghuang may be in danger."

"Wuji!"

"Champion Zhao!"

"Hey~ Isn't this our champion? It's been a long time since we last saw each other!" Yi Shilan said in a sarcastic tone, which was completely different from the other kings.

Zhao Wuji's expression froze, and he smiled awkwardly, "Grandma Yi, you've worked hard these past few years. I'll definitely stay at headquarters for the time being! I'm not leaving!"

Yi Shilan snorted coldly, but didn't bother with this irresponsible champion too much...

On the battlefield, Zhilin was also shocked by this sudden scene, and only regained his composure after the Phoenix disappeared.

He looked at the Phoenix Cup, shrouded in light, on the podium, his eyes filled with desire. Blessed by the divine beast, this battle must be won!

The referee took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He raised the flag again, ready to declare the match open. But at this moment, his heart was filled with doubt and anticipation. What did the appearance of the Phoenix and the arrival of the Rainbow Feathers signify? Where would this finals lead?