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

Chapter 337 Freshman Qualifying Tournament

Zhang Heng looked at the sheriff's departing back, stood there for a moment, then turned and walked towards the ward where Senior Sister Su and Father Su were.

He dragged his feet with heavy and tired steps, each step carrying the fatigue of the whole night.

Arriving at the door of the ward, Zhang Heng paused, took a deep breath, and slowly pushed the door open.

Inside the house, the Snow Demon Girl was quietly suspended in the air, emitting a faint chill from her body, bringing a touch of refreshing coolness to the sultry night.

Zhang Heng nodded slightly to the Snow Demon Girl. The Snow Demon Girl seemed to understand what he meant and shook her body slightly as a greeting.

Then its gaze moved back and forth between Senior Sister Su and Father Su, and soft light poured down, shrouding the entire ward in a quiet atmosphere.

Zhang Heng tiptoed towards Father Su's bedside, his eyes quickly glancing at the instrument monitoring vital signs.

On the screen, the curves of various data fluctuate smoothly, and indicators such as heart rate and blood pressure are all within the normal range.

Seeing this, Zhang Heng breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense mood also relaxed a little.

Afterwards, Zhang Heng turned around and tiptoed out of the ward, trying not to make any noise, for fear of disturbing the two people on the bed.

Walking out of the ward, Zhang Heng felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. He dragged his legs, which felt like they were filled with lead, and slowly walked towards the dormitory.

Along the way, the dim street lights stretched his figure very long, as if silently telling of his exhaustion.

Finally returning to the dormitory, he was so tired that he didn't even have the energy to wash up, and fell headfirst onto the sofa.

Sleepiness instantly overwhelmed him like a surging tide, and he soon fell into a deep sleep.

Bang! Two streaks of white light flashed by, and the Swamp Leaping Fish and the Blue Bird appeared in the room.

"Gela~"

"Woo-gu~"

The Swamp Leaper and the Blue Bird exchanged a tacit glance, then trudged over to Zhang Heng's bedside. The Swamp Leaper clutched a corner of the quilt with its delicate little hands, while the Blue Bird grasped the other corner with its tiny claws and flew off.

With a slight movement, the two Pokémon cooperated, dragging the quilt to the sofa where Zhang Heng was sleeping soundly, and gently covered him with the quilt.

After doing all this, the two Pokémon snuggled up to Zhang Heng, closed their eyes peacefully, and soon fell asleep.

Zhang Heng slept soundly, as if he wanted to sleep away all the fatigue accumulated from the previous night.

After all, he was only 17 years old and had the unique ability of young people, which was to fall asleep immediately. No matter how tiring he had experienced the night before, he could quickly recover his strength as long as he had a good sleep.

In the early morning, the faint sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, gently casting a light on his face. Zhang Heng slowly awoke, his mind clear and his body no longer heavy. He felt a surge of energy.

He looked up at the time and almost jumped up from the sofa in shock. It was almost 9 o'clock in the morning!

"Phew, luckily there are no classes scheduled this morning, otherwise I would have missed it." He patted his chest and muttered to himself with lingering fear.

Suddenly, he remembered that today was the first day of the Freshman Ranking Tournament. Although he had been disqualified from participating, Zhang Heng's interest in the event remained undiminished.

He quickly got up and washed, then packed a few buns near the dormitory and hurried towards the school, looking forward to watching the game.

Zhang Heng stepped into the academy. As soon as he entered, he was surrounded by a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

On the lampposts on both sides of the main road of the campus, bright red banners fluttered in the wind, with large golden letters on them reading "Warmly welcome freshmen to participate in the Freshman Challenge and show their Pokémon battle style."

The lawns on both sides of the road were filled with colorful flags, swaying neatly in the breeze, as if cheering for the upcoming event.

He quickly walked to the square with tens of thousands of people and was instantly shocked by the grand scene before him.

In the center of the square, 10 battle platforms are lined up in a row. The battle platforms are rectangular and made of thick and smooth special materials. Each battle platform is dozens of meters apart and is surrounded by transparent protective barriers, which can prevent Pokémon skills from affecting the audience while not hindering everyone from watching the game.

Of course, having only 10 battle venues is definitely not enough. There are also battle competition areas in other locations of the school, which are also equipped with complete battle facilities.

These areas are also allocated for the freshman ranking competition. After all, there are a large number of registrants, a total of 800-1000 people, and more venues can ensure the smooth progress of the competition.

Zhang Heng found a seat in the stands with a good view and sat down. Before he could fully appreciate the spectacular scene, two students next to him started chatting animatedly.

"A lot of effort has been put into this freshman ranking competition! Look at the layout of the square, it has such a competitive atmosphere." A tall and thin boy said excitedly, gesticulating with joy.

The chubby girl next to her continued, "That's right. I heard there are 800 to 1000 new students signing up this time. But there are far more new students in the university than that, so the number of applicants isn't that high. Many of the students who are pursuing academic research don't like fighting at all."

The tall, thin boy nodded in agreement. "Yes, yes, and this competition requires participants to have at least 1 to 3 Pokémon. The first round is a 1v1 singles elimination match. Only the winner can advance to the next round. After that, it becomes a 3v3 singles match. Some students don't have enough Pokémon, or are not willing to participate, so naturally they don't sign up."

At this moment, the resounding voice of Instructor Zou from the Battle Academy rang out: "I declare that the Freshman Ranking Tournament has officially begun!"

For a moment, the entire arena erupted in excitement. Above each battle stage and area, tiny Rotom drones hovered as referees, gleaming with metallic luster as they quietly awaited the start of the matches. These drones not only ensured fair play but also significantly reduced the need for manpower.

In the fierce battlefield, the atmosphere was tense and each fighting stage was surrounded by people.

But the battlefield where Yishu was playing was undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention. The audience was packed in three layers, including not only freshmen but also many old students, all of whom were staring at the stadium intently.

Just because Yishu has outstanding looks, she had the potential to be the campus beauty not long after she entered the school. Many people held up signs to cheer her on, and the scene was full of her supporters.

The battle began, and the opponent took the initiative: "Nidorino, move the sand!" Nidorino dug the ground quickly, and yellow sand swept in instantly, forming a sand curtain.

"Ball Sea Lion, water gun!"

Yishu's voice was clear and confident. The water gun pierced through the sand curtain and struck Nidorino hard, causing it to stagger and reel.

"Nidorino, Stinger!"

The other party hurriedly gave the order. Nidorino's spikes stood up, shooting out countless poisonous stingers.

"Ball Sea Lion, Frozen Wind!"

A cold wind blew out of the mouth of the sea lion, freezing its stinger and hitting Nidorino, causing it to fall to the ground and lose its ability to fight.

The referee announced Yishu's victory, and thunderous applause followed. Yishu ran towards the sea lion, gently stroking its head, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

She then turned to face the audience and bowed gracefully to express her gratitude.

At this moment, her eyes swept over Zhang Heng standing in the stands, and they smiled at each other.

This scene was captured by everyone, and hostile eyes were instantly shot towards Zhang Heng, but Zhang Heng just smiled lightly and didn't care.

However, Zhang Heng accidentally discovered that the man next to him, wearing a research uniform, was looking at him with a smile.