Pokémon: Back to high school, I became a Pokémon master

All 128 contestants are currently standing in the competition area below.

The images of these 128 people appeared on the big screen and then started scrolling rapidly.

They quickly lined up in pairs.

Everyone was rapidly moving across the large screen, searching for their place.

Zhou Wenchao didn't even need to look; he saw his name in the first row. His groupmate was a girl from the Sakura Alliance, Hina Tsukiha.

His lips twitched slightly involuntarily.

They've really come up with some really creative ideas.

"All players, please leave the field. The first match will be between Zhou Wenchao from Daxia and Hina Tsukiyo from Sakura! Both players, please proceed to the players' room for registration. The first match will begin shortly."

After the announcements were broadcast three times in a row, the crowd gradually left the stage.

"You've really turned this intercontinental league into an anti-Japanese war league," Xia Yuchen said, nudging Zhou Wenchao with his elbow, sounding somewhat amused.

"Keep it up!" Shen Haoyu and Jiang Yuan cheered Zhou Wenchao on.

The two girls, Mu Jiaojiao and Murong Ling, followed suit and said a few words of encouragement.

Zhou Wenchao nodded solemnly, "Don't worry."

He looked through the crowd and focused his gaze on a Japanese girl. At that moment, Hina Tsukiyo's gaze met Zhou Wenchao's. Sanpei was right next to Hina Tsukiyo, saying something to her.

It seemed like a blessing, but it also seemed like a piece of advice.

Everyone retreated one after another.

Zhou Wenchao arrived at the contestant waiting room. He had half an hour to prepare, during which time he needed to upload the six Pokémon he would need for the competition.

After a while, Zhou Wenchao grinned.

"It's just you."

Saifuru, Gengar, Blaziken, Florges, Nidoking, Gardevoir.

After being here for so many days, the chicks are getting restless and it's time for them to come out and have some fun.

........

Half an hour passed in a flash.

Zhou Wenchao and Yang Caiyue were already standing at opposite ends of the competition field, ready to go.

"Om~"

Rotom, the aerial photographer, also flew between the two and began his work.

"The first match of the rankings is between Zhou Wenchao from Daxia and Hina Tsukiha from Sakura. Hina Tsukiha will go first!"

At this moment, everyone—whether in the stands, in front of the television, or in the contestants' room—was focused on this battle.

The first match of the qualifying rounds is, after all, of great importance.

"Go, Mimikyu!"

Hina Tsukiyo calmly released a near-Elite Four level Mimikyu.

However, in Zhou Wenchao's view, this did not seem to be a wise choice.

"Sai Fuhao, prepare for battle!"

Zhou Wenchao threw Sai Fuhao's Poké Ball!

"Mimimitsu, use Taunt!"

Hina spoke first, directing Mimikyu to launch an attack.

Soon, an invisible force sealed away Sai Fuhao's transformation skills!

Zhou Wenchao clicked his tongue in amazement. Provoking and using negative attacks as a starting point was indeed a common tactic for Ghost-type Pokémon.

"Shadow ball!"

In an instant, Sai Fuhao conjured a Shadow Ball and launched it towards Mimikyu in the distance!

"Mimizu, get out of the way!"

Just as the Shadow Ball was about to hit Mimikyu, Mimikyu shifted its body slightly to the left and moved past it!

"boom!"

A Shadow Ball missed.

But there are many more to come!

"Shhhhh!"

Sai Fuhao fired seven or eight Shadow Balls in quick succession toward Mimikyu in the distance!

"Mimic Hill, Shadow Sneak Attack!"

Just as it was about to hit, Mimikyu's figure disappeared from the spot.

gone!

The next second, Zhou Wenchao saw the shadow behind Sai Fuhao move slightly.

"Sai Fuhao, use Shadow Ball on the shadow behind you."

"Shh!"

"boom!"

A terrifying phantom swallowed Sai Fuhao whole!

"boom!"

An explosion was heard, and Sai Fuhao staggered back several steps. However, as he retreated, a Shadow Ball forced Mimikyu out.

"Boom!"

Shadow ball hits.

As the smoke rose, before it dissipated, a ghostly fire flew out of the smoke and attached itself to Sai Fuhao!

stab~

The burning effect was immediately apparent on Sai Fuhao's body.

"Riddle!"

The next second, Mimikyu jumped out of the smoke!

At this moment, the intact Mimikyu seemed to have been completely unaffected by Cypher's Shadow Ball.

However, Zhou Wenchao clearly sensed that Mimikyu had been hit in the smoke, but it seemed to be fine. It had simply triggered the Disguise ability to block the Shadow Ball's damage!

"Misfortunes never come singly!" Hina Tsukiyo didn't give Zhou Wenchao much time to think, and commanded Mimikyu to press their advantage.

While under the burning effect, the damage dealt by Mimikyu will be doubled. Combined with her attribute advantage, she is confident that she can quickly win the first match!

"Sai Fuhao, cannon beam!"

"Boom!"

A huge explosion suddenly erupted from the scene.

Sai Fuhao and Mimi Qiu were both sent flying backwards!

Sai Fuhao was in poor condition at this moment, but Mimikyu wasn't much better off. Without the protection of its disguise, it was hit head-on by the Cannon Beam, which is its type weakness.

"Mimimita, Shadow Ball!"

"Sai Fuhao, Shadow Ball!"

"boom!"

The attacks from both sides hit their targets simultaneously once again.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"Misfortune never comes singly, Mimi Hill!"

"The gold rush is on!"

"Hoohoo!"

Just as Sai Fuhao was about to make a move, it burst into flames, which slowed its movements by half a beat.

Fortunately, they eventually triggered the gold rush!

"Boom!"

Both of them were sent flying backwards once again!

This collision was even more intense than the last one!

As the smoke cleared, Mimikyu and Saifuhao were revealed lying on the ground!

Both sides perished together.

"Sai Fuhao and Mimi Qiu have both lost their ability to fight."

"Thank you for your hard work, Sai Fuhao." Zhou Wenchao took Sai Fuhao back.

In the battle just now, Hina Tsukiha's command on the other side was very decisive. As expected of a player who can rank in the top three in the Sakura League, she was a bit tricky.

Of course, it's just a little tricky.

After such a long competition, it's time to reveal some of our trump cards.

After all, the only top-tier Pokémon he can currently boast are Cypher and Gengar.

"Gengar, let's go!"

After Gengar entered the fray, the opposing team also sent out a second Pokémon!

The opposing team sent out an elf with a dark blue body and flames constantly erupting from it.

Two long swords sprouted from the elf's hands, emanating a strong aura of ghostly and fire-attribute energy!

"Blue Flame Blade Ghost!"

A slight sense of envy flickered in Zhou Wenchao's heart.

So handsome.

Azure Blade Demon is one of his favorite spirits.

The one opposite still has the Hidden Ability Broken Armor.

Of course, he wouldn't go easy on me just because he likes me.

"Night Demon!"

"provocative!"

Hinata Tsukiha clearly came prepared, as the first two Pokémon she chose were specifically designed to counter Ghost-type Pokémon.

She wanted to start by provoking, just like in the last game.

However, just as Azure Flame Blade Demon made a move, Gengar's figure had already disappeared from the spot!