Pokémon: Master Pokémon has a fish-frying system.

"What, what's going on here!"

Everyone, including Ning Ren, was taken aback.

Although Espeon's Iron Tail was only glowing, it didn't actually strike down on Tengu's head.

But seeing the cunning tengu's helpless struggle, everyone knew that the outcome was already decided.

It was Ningren's cunning celestial dog that lost.

If you can't even break free from someone's mental pressure, what kind of battle are you going to have?

"Wait a minute, isn't Psychic Tengu a Dark-type? Psychic powers shouldn't have any effect on Psychic Tengu!"

Some of the apprentices looked completely bewildered; this didn't match the education they had received!

Lu An simply smiled faintly at this:

"Psychic powers always lose against Dark-types? Is that how Sabrina teaches you guys?"

One of the apprentices pouted, wanting to argue but unsure how to begin.

Lu An shook his head:

"It's not your fault. After all, there are basically no Dark-type Pokémon in Kanto. Your preconceived notions are just due to a lack of battle experience."

Having said that, Lu An consciously took on the responsibility of "acting headmaster" and explained to Ning Ren and the group of apprentices:

"Type advantage is a very important aspect of Pokémon battles, but it cannot truly determine the outcome of a battle."

"Some of you have fought against Sabrina, and some of you have been trained by Sabrina, so you should know very well what Sabrina's Mr. Mime is good at, right?"

At this moment, no one cared that Lu An had called Na Zi by her first name; they simply answered Lu An's question instinctively.

"Using superpowers to create a transparent barrier with amazing defensive capabilities."

"Bingo!"

Lu An snapped his fingers and continued:

"A move doesn't necessarily have to damage the opponent to be considered a powerful move, and a disadvantageous attribute isn't entirely useless."

"Otherwise, wouldn't Pokémon battles simply be decided by throwing out Pokémon and seeing whose type is superior?"

At this moment, Ning Renqiang still couldn't believe that the cunning celestial dog had lost so easily:

"It's different. Other types are just about whether they counter or not, but psychic powers can't do any damage to dark types at all!"

Lu An looked at the bald man opposite him and shook his finger:

"The problem is, my Espeon didn't use its psychic powers to attack the Snappy, did it?"

"I only had it seal off the space where the cunning tengu and Phosphorus Fire were located."

Ningren no longer cared that he had a third Pokémon that hadn't yet fought.

He stepped directly onto the arena and went straight to the cunning tengu.

As he got closer, Ning noticed something amiss, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

It was observed that the cunning tengu's limbs, like phosphorescent flames, moved within a very narrow area.

Its limbs were not restrained, but whenever it tried to move its limbs, it would encounter a transparent "barrier" that prevented it from moving its limbs.

"What the mental force restricts is not the cunning tengu itself, but the space it occupies."

Ning Ren muttered to himself, finally understanding what Lu An meant.

It's said that psychic powers don't harm Dark-type Pokémon?

Then I'll just refrain from hurting anyone.

My superpower seals off space, what does that have to do with your evil-type cunning tengu?

It's just that you, the cunning tengu, happened to appear in the space I sealed off, which is why you can't get out.

Since Ning Ren has stepped into the arena, it means that he has automatically conceded defeat.

Seeing this, Lu An winked at Espeon, and the cunning Tengu, which had been imprisoned, suddenly regained its ability to move.

"Solo."

Espeon returned to Lu An's side with ease, as if the exquisite maneuver just now was not its own doing.

“Buyi”.

"Each of the eighteen types of Pokémon has its own unique advantages."

"Don't obsessively pursue attribute and move counters just to achieve small victories."

"Uncovering their strengths and making your Pokémon play to their strengths while avoiding their weaknesses is what a trainer should really be doing."

Lu An glanced meaningfully at Ning Ren, who was supporting the cunning tengu and looked completely lost, and at the Golden Dojo apprentice who was gradually beginning to reflect.

He roughly understood why Naz insisted on having him act as the acting manager for the next few days.

Sabrina, who possesses the ability to foresee the future, must have already foreseen this scene.

Nemora and the apprentices of the Goldenrod Gym were all overshadowed by Sabrina's overwhelming strength.

Sabrina is a renowned and powerful trainer, and it wouldn't be surprising if she won the battle using some simple and crude method.

All they would say was, "As expected of Sabrina, the powerful Goldenrod Gym Leader, her strength is truly impressive."

It seems that this method can win only because of Sabrina's own great strength.

Of course, this formidable strength is of paramount importance, but it is not everything.

A good grasp of the situation and the skillful application of techniques can sometimes determine the outcome of a battle.

However, blinded by Sabrina's overwhelming power, they found it difficult to see this clearly.

This is not something that Naz can grasp with just a few simple words of advice.

After all, who hasn't heard the道理 (principle/reason)?

However, if everyone could easily understand these simple principles, there wouldn't be those famous stories of sudden enlightenment.

Some truths are more persuasive when conveyed by someone who is relatively unknown.

Although he is actually stronger than Sabrina.

This battle was undoubtedly what Sabrina wanted Lu An to show Ning Ren and the other Goldenrod Gym apprentices.

Throughout the entire battle, what moves did Lu An's Espeon use?

Hold on, imagine light, gravity, psychic powers, and finally, that symbolic iron tail.

There are only five moves.

There is no doubt that this battle had a huge impact on everyone.

Who says that only the most powerful moves can win a match?

Who says you have to have superior attributes to gain an advantage?

Whether facing Espeon or Lava Hound, Lu An almost never took the initiative to attack, and his type advantage was always the opposite.

If Ning Ren hadn't used the [Seal], Lu An probably wouldn't have needed to use his mental power; his psychic energy alone would have been enough to end the battle.

The apprentices who had been watching gradually dispersed, but their faces all wore thoughtful expressions.

Undoubtedly, the battle between Lu An and Ning Ren had a huge impact on them, and it was destined to bring them something different.

At the same time, they also ponder what superpowers truly mean to them.

If superpowers can restrict phosphorescent fire and imprison opponents, what about attacks from opponents?

Will it produce the same effect?

Ning Ren stood on the arena, his heart filled with a turmoil of emotions.

Does that mean all my long-term efforts to obtain the gold badge were a mistake?

Am I not qualified to be a trainer?

My so-called professional level is nothing but an illusion.

"Soar..."

The cunning tengu looked at Ningren, who was caught in self-doubt, with a hint of worry.

After a long while, Ning finally came to his senses, and his previously confused eyes regained their sharpness.

"Cunning Tengu, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."

He first offered a word of comfort to the Hoenn Pokémon, then turned his gaze toward the exit passage.

Lu An had already left, but Ning Ren felt as if he were still standing there:

"Although I didn't meet Sabrina or get the Golden Badge during this trip to the Golden Gym, I may have gained something even greater."

"Lu An, thank you so much for this lesson. I look forward to seeing you again."