135 Vs. Professional Level! May's Anticipation
"Crossfire!"
Today, at Petalburg No. 1 Middle School, a fierce battle unfolds as a teenage girl enters the challenge arena, carrying a Blaziken by her side.
With Qin Yun's current strength, earning eight Gym Badges before the end of January seems entirely feasible. There are still over two months left—perhaps he could even aim for first place?
May's lips curled into a slight smile at the thought.
[Ability: Effect Spore] (When this Pokémon is hit with a contact move, there is a 30% chance of inflicting Paralysis, Poison, or Sleep. Sleep has a slightly higher chance at 10%, while Paralysis and Poison are each around 10%. This effect activates individually on each hit of a multi-strike move.)
A loud boom echoed through the battlefield.
"Qin Yun, your strength is beyond my expectations. If I don't use my main team, I'm not even your rival," Mo Manqi admitted, her voice tinged with disappointment.
She furrowed her brows as if deep in thought.
Xiaoya, watching from the sidelines, hesitated. She wanted to step forward and ask something but felt intimidated by the girl's aura.
Zzzt!
For the first time, she felt inferior in the presence of someone her age—Stephanie.
"This kid's strength is ridiculous… He's only a high school student," an observer muttered in disbelief.
Qin Yun took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing with determination.
Mo Manqi reached into the inner layer of her waist bag, pulled out a Poké Ball, and tossed it forward.
"No way… Qin Yun's just a high school student, yet he's challenging professional-level opponents?"
Petalburg City, Petalburg No. 1 Middle School.
The students in the stands were abuzz with excitement. No one had expected the Gym Leader to summon a professional-level Pokémon. It was a rare spectacle.
"A pro-level Pokémon?"
Although Ludicolo was part Water-type, its Grass typing meant it lacked resistance to Fire-type moves. Against Blaziken, it could only take neutral damage, and its defenses weren't as sturdy as Tangrowth's. However, unlike Tangrowth, it wouldn't take double damage from Fire-type attacks.
"The High School Spring Tournament is coming up… I'm sure you'll participate," Mo Manqi said, crossing her arms. "I'll be waiting there. Don't disappoint me."
"Master Mo, you flatter me. If we actually fought, I probably wouldn't even be able to handle one of your Pokémon," May responded with a smirk.
She recalled something she had read the night before—Qin Yun had single-handedly carried four underperforming teammates to victory against the school team of Wuxin University, securing first place in a team battle organized by the Yurong Group.
Mo Manqi glanced at Jiang Hongxuan, who smiled knowingly.
[Pokémon: Vileplume]
[Type: Grass + Poison]
[Ability: Effect Spore]
[Held Item: Black Sludge] (If held by a Poison-type Pokémon, it gradually restores HP. If held by a non-Poison-type Pokémon, it continuously drains HP instead.)
[Stats: 102,000 Total Battle Power]
[Skills: Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Absorb Power, Growth, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Aromatherapy, Toxic, Sunny Day, Substitute]
"Good," Qin Yun muttered, bracing himself.
"Hmph. Were you laughing at me back then?" Mo Manqi teased.
The flames on the battlefield flickered, distorting the air with heat waves. The sheer intensity of the fire made it difficult to see what was happening inside.
"Is this Petalburg No. 1's strength?" someone in the crowd murmured.
"Combusken, use Quick Attack!" Qin Yun commanded.
The girl named Stephanie, standing at the edge of the field, watched intently, her eyes sharp with interest.
"Then let's begin!"
Jiang Hongxuan, serving as the referee, officially started the deciding match.
Mo Manqi defended with experience, anticipating Qin Yun's move. The dull impact of attacks colliding echoed through the battlefield.
But under the oppressive flames, Ludicolo struggled. One last, devastating kick sealed its fate.
May only spared a glance before turning and leaving.
So that's your plan all along… No wonder you wouldn't accept it.
"Come out, Vileplume!"
"Ludicolo, use Protect!"
Mo Manqi's warning came too late—by the time she spoke, flames had already erupted skyward. A massive flaming foot descended from above, striking Ludicolo head-on.
"Qin Yun, be careful. This Vileplume is a professional-level Pokémon," Mo Manqi cautioned.
But even as she said it, her heart wavered.
Would Qin Yun be able to handle a professional-level opponent?
A strange thought crossed her mind—if she didn't use her main team, could she actually be defeated by him?
Qin Yun was dead serious. If Mo Manqi summoned her ace Pokémon, he would need all five of his remaining Pokémon to stand a chance, and even then, victory was uncertain.
Mo Manqi suddenly remembered something—the upcoming High School Spring Tournament.
"Can he really block this?"
"The Spring Tournament…" She turned to Qin Yun. "So, you're traveling too?"
The top contenders in that tournament were heirs to powerful Gym Leaders—many already at the professional level. Could Qin Yun possibly compete with them?
The battle raged on, smoke and fire clashing.
"Ludicolo!" The Pokémon let out a painful cry, its form barely visible through the chaos.
The next moment, Mo Manqi made her decision.
"Master Mo, let's finish this."
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