A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

The host raised the microphone again, his passionate voice echoing throughout the arena: "Before this world-renowned Pokémon Championship officially begins, I would like to solemnly introduce the new rules of this competition to everyone!"

The whole audience fell silent instantly, and everyone pricked up their ears, listening attentively to the host's words.

"Previous competitions have mostly been judged solely on the outcome of Pokémon duels. However, this time, in order to more comprehensively and deeply demonstrate the level of chemistry between Trainers and Pokémon, as well as the Trainers' strategic abilities, the League leadership has unanimously decided to change this challenge to a doubles and singles format."

Zhang Heng pondered inwardly, his fists clenched nervously. He said, "As Amin said, this championship challenge is indeed a brand new competition format, divided into two matches, singles and doubles. If both of them win one match, wouldn't it be a draw?"

The audience who entered the venue also started chattering like Zhang Heng, analyzing the feasibility of the new competition system.

The host cleared his throat and continued, "To make the competition more exciting and to fully demonstrate the players' abilities, this championship challenge will last for two days. The first day will be a 2v2 doubles match, and Pokémon cannot be replaced during the match."

"The second day is a 3v3 singles match, which really tests the players' ability to defend against Pokémon and formulate strategies. Pokémon used in doubles matches cannot appear in singles matches again, which means Pokémon cannot be reused."

"To prevent players from ending up in a 1-1 tie during the two-day competition, a points system has been added to this tournament. Specifically, in each match, successfully defeating one of the opposing Pokémon earns one point; and the player who wins the match earns an additional two points."

"For example, in tomorrow's doubles match, if one player defeats both of the other player's Pokémon and wins the match, they'll get 2 points for defeating them, plus 2 points for winning, for a total of 4 points. So in the doubles match, the player who wins first will gain a 4-point advantage and carry this advantage into tomorrow's singles match."

"This competition system not only tests the players' adaptability in different battle modes, but also, through the points system, makes every game and every Pokémon confrontation crucial, allowing players to more comprehensively demonstrate their overall strength!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the audience immediately started talking about what kind of exciting matches the new competition system would bring.

After listening to the new rules, Uncle Luo said to Zhang Heng, "The next doubles match is the most important. The winner of the doubles match will advance to tomorrow's singles match with a 4-point advantage."

Zhang Heng, however, had a different opinion: "While winning the doubles match today would give us an advantage, should we use our trump card in doubles? The host finally said that the Pokémon from today's doubles match can't appear in tomorrow's singles match."

Luo Shu was also calculating the situation of this points match in his mind. He frowned slightly and said, "You mean if we only focus on the doubles match in the first game, even if we win, when entering the singles match, because of the premature use of the ace, the subsequent Pokémon will be unable to match it?"

张恒点点头，继续道：“没错。虽然赢得双打和击败对方两只宝可梦可以获得4分，但是明天3V3单打中，击败对方三只宝可梦积3分。取得单打比赛胜利再积2分。所以明天的单打比赛共计有5分。”

Uncle Luo also felt that there was something fishy about this points match. The deployment and order of appearance of Pokémon were very carefully considered. If the ace was released in the doubles match, the subsequent 33 singles match might be weak, thus allowing the enemy to turn the tide.

Zhang Heng is well aware that his father faces considerable challenges under the new rules, but it is a double-edged sword, not only targeting Zhang Heng's father but also requiring Li Guanjun to make new considerations. However, he believes in his father and his Pokémon.

In the locker room behind the stadium, Zhang Leiyuan and Li Guanjun had already known about the new rules. Their eyes revealed their anticipation and determination for this unpredictable game, as if they had already begun to conceive of a battle strategy in their minds.

The host raised the microphone again, his voice so passionate it seemed to pierce the entire arena: "Dear audience friends! After experiencing the unique charm of this new competition format, let us all look forward to the official start of this peak showdown! At this moment, the world-renowned Pokémon Championship officially kicks off!"

In an instant, the whole audience was boiling, cheers and shouts were intertwined into one, and the atmosphere was pushed to the climax.

The referee, standing on Magneto's back, flew steadily over the stadium and shouted into the microphone, "Trainers from both teams, please come on stage and send out your Pokémon at the same time!"

Zhang Leiyuan and Li Xingeng walked resolutely to their respective command positions. Zhang Leiyuan took the lead, pulling out two high-quality balls and throwing them into the air.

"Bang~Bang~" The Poké Ball opened, two white lights flashed, and Dragonite and Dragonite appeared majestically on the field.

The two Pokémon roared at the same time, showing the surging energy in them.

At this moment, the commentator sitting at the back of the battlefield suddenly shouted passionately: "They've appeared! Zhang Leiyuan's ace Dragonite, and their Zhang family's signature Pokémon, Dragonite!"

Another commentator quickly chimed in, "That's right! I heard that Mr. Zhang Leiyuan used this Dragonite to defeat the eight strongest trainers in Central China and qualify for the Championship Tournament. This Dragonite's strength should definitely not be underestimated!"

Li Guanjun held two Poké Balls in his hands and looked at the lineup sent out by Zhang Leiyuan. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Is it really the Old Dragon that limits my sunny weather system? But Lei Yuan, you miscalculated this time. I didn't plan to use the weather system."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Guanjun swung his right hand vigorously, and two Poké Balls flew into the sky.

"Bang~Bang~"

Two more flashes of white light appeared, and two humanoid Pokémon appeared in the battle arena.

One of them was dark purple in color, wearing old armor soaked with resentment, and its arms were giant swords formed by flames and ghost energy. It exuded a mysterious and powerful aura, like a swordsman from the underworld, locking onto the electric dragon in front of it.

The other one is golden all over, wrapped in golden armor strengthened by superpowers and flame energy. Its arms are composed of two gun barrels, which when put together form a dazzling golden muzzle, as if it can fire out devastating energy in the next second.

When the audience saw these two humanoid Pokémon, they once again burst into deafening cheers and exclamations one after another.

"Oh shit, they showed up! Champion Li's Knight Legion!"

"It's safe! Champion Li will definitely successfully defend his title!"

"Guanjun Li! I want to give birth to two monkeys for you!"

Zhang Heng was not disturbed by the noisy exclamations of the audience around him. Instead, his pupils trembled as he stared at the two humanoid Pokémon, muttering, "They're... kind of handsome. They're Azure Blade Demon and Red Lotus Cage!"