Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

It's a pity that it can't be replaced.

Otherwise, judging from Gyarados's strength, he is simply a god of war.

Right now, the game is more important.

The lightning "incarnation" released by the electric dragon seemed to have endless energy, rushing towards the Mega Gyarados with the force of thunder!

However, the seven-colored flames acted like a barrier, isolating the lightning and neutralizing the electric dragon's attack.

This scene makes people marvel at the powerful strength of Mega Gyarados and Li Chen's superb understanding of Pokémon.

If Li Chen insisted on letting Mega Gyarados use Water Tail, he might face the risk of a powerful counterattack from Electra, resulting in both sides exchanging injuries, or even a draw.

However, Li Chen now chooses to give up Water Tail and use the risk-taking skill. The power of Mega Gyarados's moves will be greatly enhanced, and may even produce an effect similar to "one-hit kill"!

In the face of a full-scale attack using fire-attribute moves, electric-attribute attacks are significantly less effective than water-attribute attacks.

Therefore, this transformation not only reduces the risk of being counterattacked by the Thunder Dragon, but also enhances the power of Mega Gyarados's moves, making them more penetrating.

This is undoubtedly a wiser choice, which not only increases the winning rate, but also maximizes the strength of Mega Gyarados!

The entire battlefield of the Demon City was silent, with only the sounds of thunder and fire.

The loud explosions, like the rumbling of war drums, took a long time to subside.

Under the cover of thunder, the seven-colored flames on Mega Gyarados seemed to be fading, but Li Chen seemed unusually calm.

He believed in his Pokémon and believed that Gyarados was far more powerful than Zapdos!

"Roar!!!"

Under the gaze of everyone, Mega Gyarados let out a heart-shaking dragon roar.

Li Chen raised a confident smile. "Then let Gyarados deliver the final blow! Finish it off with its Reverse Scale!"

Dazzling seven-colored flames swirled in the air, and a shadow resembling Gyarados appeared in the explosion, then disappeared without a trace.

The smoke and dust cleared and everything returned to calm.

The electric dragon fell to the ground, unconscious.

Pure Deerman: Holy crap, guys, I was actually there! You have no idea, but the "Heavenly Powers" that Dragonite just pulled off was truly amazing! I was sitting in the VIP room when suddenly a massive Thunder Dragonite appeared! I can't believe this was an elite Pokémon battle!!!

Gyarados is a dragon: I get it, I get it. This is seriously amazing! Sister Yunyan has really made it that far!!! Becoming a top-tier trainer in the future is a sure thing! She also has a decent chance of becoming a champion!!!

Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots: I'm a real passerby. I just randomly clicked on a match, and the first match was a close-range electric dragon hitting my face. It was so cool to watch. No more words, my second brother is calling.

[Pure Deer Man:? ]

There was thunderous applause on the battlefield.

Li Chen's tactical arrangement and Mega Gyarados's outstanding performance won everyone's praise.

At this moment, he became the focus of everyone's attention, and his name would also spread in this battle.

But it seems...

It's only the semi-finals?

"Dragon has lost his ability to fight, and the outcome has been decided. Shangguan Yunyan's Pokémon are all injured and unable to fight. Li Chen won the match with superb tactical coordination! Let's cheer and root for Li Chen! Congratulations on his advancement to the University Cup Individual Finals. Let's look forward to his next exciting performance!"

The host Nirvana instantly became excited and announced the results of the competition in high spirits.

The surrounding spectators also stood up and cheered for Li Chen's victory. The entire Magic City was filled with a warm atmosphere on the battlefield...

At this moment, the bright lights fell on Li Chen, as if covering him with a golden halo.

He accepted everyone's congratulations with a smile, his heart full of confidence.

This is just a small challenge on his way to the finals, and the next games will be even more difficult.

But he is confident that with his own strength, he can overcome all obstacles and finally stand on the championship podium!

After Mega Gyarados returned to its original state, Shangguan Yunyan walked over with a wry smile, staring at Li Chen's slightly childish face, and smiled faintly:

"This battle has been very rewarding for me. I originally thought I would be stuck at the Elite to Gym level for a while, but after this battle, I found that I gained far more than I expected. At the very least, becoming a Master-level trainer shouldn't be a problem."

Shangguan Yunyan’s words make sense.

In this world, the relationship between trainers and Pokémon is subjective.

As long as you can build deep trust and successfully reach the state of "heart to heart", even if you are the worst, you can become a king-level existence.

In the recent battle with Li Chen, Shangguan Yunyan and Dianlong successfully reached this state. Although the final result was not ideal, her gains were far more precious than victory.

The atmosphere around became particularly warm at this moment, as if a warm current was flowing in the air.

Shangguan Yunyan's words were indeed soothing, making people feel extremely comfortable and pleased.

The audience around her was also moved by her words and applauded her tenacity.

"No need for formalities. Giving it your all is my recognition of Pokémon battles. It's my honor to battle a trainer like you, so it's only natural for me to give it my all."

Li Chen simply smiled softly and reached out his hand to shake Shangguan Yunyan's. "I've gained a lot from this battle. I never thought that Pokémon's moves could be used to this extent. It seems I still need to work harder."

Looking at the tacit cooperation between Shangguan Yunyan and her Pokémon, he couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

First, through the residual power of the moves, he cleverly imitated the effects of field moves, and finally, he connected with the Pokémon heart to heart, unleashing unprecedented power.

If Mega Gyarados wasn't strong enough, it would probably have been defeated by Dragonite's moves.

This battle further strengthened Li Chen's determination to develop new moves.

We cannot simply be satisfied with the current "offense instead of defense". In future battles, the key to victory will be a combination of offense and defense.

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Chapter 248 Xiao Dong

The next match is the final.

Li Chen was bored and had no idea about his final opponent.

I only know the name and the school, and no other information.

That was a student from the National Defense University of China, who had single-handedly defeated so many geniuses and stood before him...

If it were someone else, Li Chen wouldn't care much.

But now the opponent is a student from the National Defense University. With the knowledge and fighting style he learned in school...

Hiss, I'm afraid it's very radical.

[Chen Ge's Support Group (Bogaman·Ba San Ba ​​Qi Er San Qi Liu Ba)]

[Chunluren (Admin): Guys, the finalists are out. It's Brother Chen vs. a top student from the National Defense University next door, also a sophomore.]

Gyarados is a dragon (Admin): Hiss... This is tough to beat, there's no information... Has anyone fought him before? Could you tell me what Pokémon they sent out? But, can I tell you?

Xiao Dong (Admin): What's there to be ashamed of? Infernape, Dolphin, Lunar, Magneton, Lady Flower, and Gorilla. Those are just six elite Pokémon. It's nothing special, really. It's just that when you're fighting them, you notice some small details that ordinary trainers don't usually notice.

Pure Deerman (Admin): ??? @Xiaodong, where do you get all this information? You've figured out all six Pokémon on the other side???

You have to know that this isn't the Little Dragon and Phoenix Cup. All the information was gathered from previous battles. Xiao Dong immediately revealed all six of his final opponent's Pokémon. Where did he get such a powerful intelligence network?

Bro, you're pretty awesome.

[Xiao Dong (Admin): @Chun Lu Ren (Admin), why don't you take a look at who your opponent is in the finals?]

Hearing this, Chunlu Ren turned his attention to the final list that Xiao Dong mentioned, and only then did he see the glittering words [Li Chen VS Xiao Dong]!

Suddenly, everyone in the fan club was shocked. They didn't expect Xiao Dong to actually join the group and even become an administrator?

Pure Deer Man (Admin): Hiss... Dude, are you using your real name to log in? @肖动]

Xiao Dong (Admin): Yes, I'm usually in the military zone, and my account is private. I got this fan card as a free gift, so I didn't spend any money.

Pure Deer Man (Administrator): I understand, I understand. Your area is quite sensitive, so it's normal that you can't spend money on this kind of entertainment.

The group was full of chat records between the two. Seeing that time was getting more and more urgent, Xiao Dong put down his phone and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the next battle.

I'm going to fight a powerful newcomer like Li Chen...

Xiao Dong felt hot all over, and his body gradually turned red. He punched the sandbag in front of him again and again!

Bang bang bang!

Let him see whether a battle with Li Chen can unleash his potential!

In order to break through to that realm, Xiao Dong hadn't mobilized his emotions like this for a long time...

Right now, he hopes that the same situation as Shangguan Yunyan will occur again in his battle with Li Chen.

Only in this way can we hope to get a glimpse of the threshold of the championship...

Until we become kings, we are all ants...

But facing the champion, there is nothing we can do. Only by becoming a champion can we have more say in future battles and protect more people!

Li Chen also saw the message posted by Xiao Dong. After taking a quick look, he was ready to welcome the finals.

————No more water————

"Ladies and gentlemen, our beloved Gardevoir has met the heartwarming host, Nirvana! As a master announcer, I am honored to be in the Magic City today and have been commentating until now! Let me, with my excitement, witness the arrival of this battle with you all!"

Nirvana is still the same as always, leading the field of commentary, and this College Cup individual competition will be the match that everyone is most looking forward to!

"I'm sure you're all familiar with the two players in this match. On one side is a high school senior from Fujian Province who has stood out, constantly discovering new Pokémon! Each of his companions is incredibly powerful, overwhelming even the elite Pokémon. He's a true prodigy!"

"The other contestant is Xiao Dong, a Beijing-born sophomore at the National Defense University of China! His skills are among the best among the elite. I wonder what kind of intense sparks will emerge from the clash between these two top players? Let's wait and see!"

"Now, please invite these two trainers to the finals stage!!!"

Bang bang bang!

As the fireworks rose into the sky, colorful fireworks bloomed in the air. Under everyone's gaze, Li Chen and Xiao Dong faced each other and began their pre-match conversation.

This was also the first time that Li Chen met Xiao Dong. He wasn't handsome, but he was the type that was pleasing to the eye the more he looked at him. He also had a friendly and gentle temperament, like a trainer.

But the opponent was a trainer from the National Defense University, so he didn't know the true situation. He would probably have to wait until the battle to find out what the situation was...

Xiao Dong saluted, "My name is Xiao Dong. Nice to meet you. Li Chen, I've been looking forward to this battle from the very beginning. We often use you as an example in school, and have analyzed many of your strategic prowess. So, be careful of the fierce offensive from me and my friends next time."

Upon hearing the other person's voice, Li Chen didn't make the move to hit the smiling man. Instead, he politely replied, "Me too. I've always heard that there's a prodigy at the National Defense University who dominates his peers. Even trainers in their third and fourth years might not be his match. I guess the prodigy they're talking about is you, Xiao Dong, right?"

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. They're just exaggerating. I've barely ever won a challenge to a senior. At most, I've achieved some success in exploring secret realms."

Xiao Dong smiled awkwardly, but the meaning of his words was obvious.

I almost never won, but that means I won once or twice, right?

After these words were spoken, Li Chen also became serious.

Although the National Defense University is not ranked domestically, if they were to participate, it would be difficult for Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Shanghai University to easily secure the top two spots in the annual rankings.

His strength is unfathomable. Li Chen has only heard that every trainer who comes out is terrifyingly strong in actual combat...

Now, it seems I can get to see it!

Chapter 249 Moon Bear vs. Moon Bear

As Li Chen and Xiao Dong stood on their respective fields, the audience held their breath and paid close attention to the actions between the two.

In the finals, there is no rule of who sends out Pokémon first or later. Everyone sends out Pokémon at the same time to see who is stronger.

There are six on the other side and five on his side. Li Chen is indeed at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.

Especially after knowing the opponent's Pokémon, it feels like anyone could take the lead, and Li Chen doesn't know who to send out...

Of course, this is a lie.

Li Chen already had an idea of ​​who he would send out...

Then let it take the first baton!

As if they were in sync, the two took out their Poké Balls at the same time and sent out their Pokémon...

Li Chen's first Pokémon is Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon, which also has the highest racial value among the Pokémon he has captured so far!

The quasi-god of the new era, the synonym of young and promising, the aluminum-steel bridge dragon!

The Pokémon on Xiao Dong's side also made Li Chen frown slightly. It was actually a dolphin!