69novels Chapter 526 You blast fish, I blast fish, the fish pond instantly turns into a high-level game...
Chapter 526 You blast fish, I blast fish, the fish pond instantly turns into a high-level game...
Chapter 526 You blast fish, I blast fish, the fish pond instantly turns into a high-level game...
"Is Grandpa taking this a little too seriously?"
After a match that could only be described as a massacre, even Qinglv in the stands squinted, somewhat puzzled.
He had almost never seen his grandfather like this before; in his memory, his grandfather was always a smiling, kind, and reliable researcher.
Unexpectedly, this competition revealed a different side of my grandfather.
Is this the overwhelming pressure unique to "Battle Legends"?
Qinglu felt that excitement would be a better word to describe her current mood than fear.
I'll become a master like my grandfather someday!
The crimson-clad figure sitting next to him didn't speak, but his mood was clearly similar to that of the green-clad one.
Wow, that's amazing! No wonder he's a legend!
But—was that really Professor Oak's full power?
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Red felt something was off, after all, Kangaskhan and Gengar both clearly have Mega Evolution forms.
Moreover, the real trump card of the master should be that Dragonite, right?
I have a feeling that things might not be that simple.
However, for the spectators, the fight just now was definitely a good thing.
Not only will you be able to witness a battle against a legend, but more importantly, the battle you just fought will definitely put immense pressure on all your opponents!
To win this tournament, you obviously have to get past Professor Oak, and the professor has no intention of letting you win.
Therefore, the other contestants will have to take this seriously and think hard about how to get past Professor Oak.
Especially the players in the lower half of the draw —
Crimson fell into deep thought.
The first half featured Professor Yu and the Galar Master Ma, while the second half featured two pairs: Professor Oak and Hoenn Champion Mr. Daigo.
In terms of competitiveness alone, this tournament is probably on par with the Masters Championship, which is held every four years.
Moreover, it's in doubles, a relatively niche and new field.
While there is pressure, the competition format also gives other younger players a glimmer of hope. As Coach Yu said, anything can happen in doubles, so!
Even defeating those two legendary opponents is only theoretically possible!
If we think about it this way, Professor Oak's blatant declaration of war might actually ignite the fighting spirit of many people.
So, the upcoming matches are sure to get even more interesting!
Sitting in the front row of the audience, Chi Hong began to look forward to it.
"Tsk tsk, Daigo and the others' expressions are off too~"
In the lounge, looking down at Daigo and Michael, who had appeared with serious expressions and seemed full of resolve when they entered, Aoba muttered to himself.
A few days ago, I saw them training and they seemed quite relaxed, not at all like they were there to compete.
Sure enough, as the intensity of the competition increased, even their mentality underwent a slight change.
Is it that the pressure finally gave them some motivation, or that Professor Oak's performance just now ignited their competitive spirit?
This situation is clearly not an isolated case.
Qingyu narrowed his eyes, and while waiting for the match to begin, he subconsciously clenched his fist.
Let's have a showdown with the legendary warriors who are giving it their all!
This might really be a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".
After all, both Master Ma and Professor Oak have theoretically retired, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
interesting.
Qingyu is now increasingly understanding Professor Oak and Master Ma's thoughts.
I believe no one will refuse this declaration of war!
So I'm really looking forward to the next match.
Qingyu's casual remark already revealed his thoughts at that moment.
Zhu Lan, sitting next to him, did not speak, but the fighting spirit hidden in her smile was very obvious.
Master Ma glanced at the two of them, and a satisfied smile quickly appeared on his face.
However, it only lasted for a moment.
"So that's the champion of the new era of Hoenn! He looks pretty impressive!"
Master Ma reverted to his usual playful self, clapping his hands with a smile.
"Let this old man see their strength!"
Qingyu also shifted her gaze in that direction.
Steven and Wallace's opponents are not particularly special; in the game, they would probably be "elite trainer" type NPCs.
However, even if Qingyu couldn't remember their names, he knew how prestigious it was to be able to participate in a high-level ball game.
At the very least, he's slightly weaker than the owner, but not by much.
The Pokémon League has only three quantifiable levels: Champion, Elite Four, and Gym Leader. However, not everyone is willing to become a Gym Leader.
Leaders like those in the Battle Frontier are a group of elites who are both powerful and passionate about free-for-all battles.
Perhaps with more competitions, he might occasionally have a breakout performance and advance to the quarterfinals or semifinals.
Unfortunately, this time they ran into a pair of champions.
"Poliwag and Metagross, looks like they're going to play Rainy Day openly."
After seeing the two starting lineups, Qingyu nodded.
To be fair, Daigo and Michael, these two best buddies, really do have great chemistry.
Mikuri is a water-type specialist, and starting with rain is often the optimal solution.
Rainy days also have advantages for Metagross, such as helping it avoid its fire-type weakness.
Metagross is Steven's absolute core; its pair of iron fists could probably easily sweep away the opposing team.
They really did take it seriously after all.
As Aoba was thinking this, he noticed that Daigo suddenly stretched out his right hand and showed the Evolution Key Stone on the ring in his hand.
He was completely dumbfounded.
No, buddy?
It's only the first round, there's really no need for Mega Evolution!
Two beams of light shot out from the field, making the battlefield shine brightly.
As for the two elite trainers opposite them, their expressions could only be described as "looking like they'd seen a ghost."
After all, they could never have imagined that two champion-level opponents would have to undergo Mega Evolution to defeat their pair of little Karami.
Sending their main force was already a great honor for them, but the current situation is more like a shock than a pleasant surprise!
Their Pokémon on the field were Quagsire and Gyarados, which probably indicated that they had anticipated a rainy weather setup before the battle started, so they planned to take advantage of the rain to target Steven.
Whether we win or not is another matter; as long as we can play our best against the champion, that's a victory!
But now—
Seeing Mega Metagross, which had already completed its Mega Evolution and was sending its two giant fists straight at Quagsire's head, the two men's feelings could probably only be described as despair.
How can I play like this? It's unplayable!
Although they managed to hold on for a while by reacting quickly and holding their ground, they were eventually defeated by Metagross's relentless attacks and Poliwag's water cannon, which was extremely tricky to dodge.
A very easy 4-0 victory was foreshadowed from the moment Metagross appeared.
"What a cruel attack————"
After reading it, Qingyu shook her head.
Although he complained about their behavior, he couldn't completely misunderstand it.
After all, someone has already "flexed their muscles," and if these younger generations don't follow suit immediately, they will clearly be at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.
When the strength difference is not significant, things like aura or a flash of inspiration can actually be quite useful.
To prove oneself, even a champion must go all out.
How did this doubles tournament, which started on a whim by league president Dama Lanqi, suddenly go so far as to go completely off the rails?
Qingyu fell into deep thought.
It really proves that saying: "If you smurf, I smurf, and the fish pond instantly turns into a high-stakes game!"
However, it's quite interesting.
Before the Masters Tournament, being able to compete against two retired legends and a host of champions was something Qingyu had been eagerly anticipating.
Since the dojo crisis was completely resolved, how long has it been since I've had a serious, all-out battle?
Even when facing legendary Pokémon, his powerful connections meant he didn't have to put in much effort to easily resolve many crises that could have caused trouble.
But this time it's different.
Qingyu looked at Master Ma across from her, who was smiling with his eyes narrowed, and felt as if the engine in her chest was burning hot.
Professor Oak and Steven are both in the bottom half of the bracket, so Cynthia and I will definitely have to wait until the finals to face them.
Before that, they will definitely run into Master Ma and Master Miye.
Master Ma was already highly skilled, and even if he later neglected his training, it would only affect his physical health; his mind remained incredibly clear.
Furthermore, Pokémon have lifespans that are incomparable to humans, so this is probably the true peak of the two Kubrick Masters' strength.
The slightest lapse in vigilance could lead to an instant defeat.
The same goes for Master Honey Leaf. Her background seems ordinary (the president of an unremarkable multinational trading company), but it is mentioned in the game that her combat skills are outstanding.
According to her apprentices' speculation, her skills are likely already on par with Master Ma's.
It might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's enough to demonstrate Master Miye's strength.
To beat this duo, he obviously needs to do everything he can to prepare.
Qingyu sighed helplessly in her heart.
Not only Daigo, but he himself felt the pressure suddenly become much heavier.
But since we're already here, we'll definitely regret it if we don't give it a try.
So, let's give it our all!
With the final list of advancing contestants finalized, the second day of the competition came to an end.
The opponents of Qingyu and Zhulan in the next round are relatively ordinary in strength, and judging from their performance in the previous round, they are even weaker than Xiaofeng and Xiaonan.
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No special preparation is needed; just give it your all.
Therefore, Qingyu chose to focus her attention on the upcoming quarterfinals.
As contestants are gradually eliminated, the trainers who remain on the list are clearly quite skilled.
In the third round, their opponents will most likely be Gadria and Wanlong.
Even though these two future Unova Heavenly Kings are still somewhat inexperienced, their strength should not be underestimated.
"Gardelia—she'll probably still use Miss Gothic as her starting lineup."
After all, they were best friends, and Zhu Lan could probably guess what the other person was thinking.
"However, they will probably prepare some special tactics against Gu Dinglu, who has already appeared."
After listening, Qingyu nodded.
Psychic and Ghost-type specializers are naturally and severely countered by Dark-types.
Previously, Cattleya felt she had a great advantage, firstly because she didn't really have any proper Dark-type Pokémon, and Cyndaquil only had Rockruff with mediocre offensive capabilities.
Secondly, from Cattleya's perspective, he usually likes to play some unique ways of winning, and doesn't seem to be able to directly crush opponents by using attribute advantages.
So the disadvantages aren't that great yet.
However, once the Ancient Cauldron Deer appeared, the situation changed completely.
Not playing the elemental advantage game doesn't mean Qingyu isn't good at it; the students of Orange Academy should understand this well.
So, they must be racking their brains right now trying to figure out how to break this deadlock, right?
Thinking of this, Qingyu suddenly felt like laughing.
"Let them figure it out then, anyway, the Ancient Cauldron Deer won't be making an appearance again."
"I wonder if they'll be dumbfounded if they see me pull out another ancient snail tomorrow."
Not using legendary Pokémon repeatedly is a small restriction he imposed on himself in this competition.
The advantages are obvious: you can catch your opponent off guard in every game, which is your best strategy of using information asymmetry.
As for the drawbacks...
Having too many Pokémon and not knowing which one to use counts.
Thinking of this, Qingyu looked at the shadow cast by the light at her feet and suddenly smiled.
The four matches, which weren't too intense, provided a good opportunity to showcase the four calamities and add their information to the encyclopedia.
As for the semi-finals and finals, he still has other trump cards up his sleeve when facing Master Ma and Professor Oak.
Both the ghost-type Marshadow and Reshiram, who can temporarily unleash their full power, have ample room to perform.
Of course, relying solely on mythical beasts to win has never been Qingyu's style.
Perhaps there are other, better options?
Qingyu had a vague idea in her mind, but she didn't say anything.
There's no rush anyway. We can talk about it when it comes to the semifinals.
"Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on the next match?"
After Qingyu finished her contemplation, Zhulan suddenly spoke again.
"I don't have any ideas, maybe I should just use Garchomp to push them all out."
Qingyu replied casually.
In terms of pure combat, Gu Jianwo is indeed lacking, and may not be able to exert as much pressure on his opponents.
But it doesn't matter, this is a doubles match, he has a teammate!
Having stolen the show in the last match, it's time for Zhulan to play a supporting role and let her show off her championship glory.
Just like Daigo and Michael today, they almost made the other side cry!
"Hmm—okay."
After a moment's thought, Zhu Lan quickly nodded in agreement.
Garchomp was indeed a little upset that it wasn't allowed to participate yesterday.
In addition, it felt a lot of pressure from Master Ma today, so it really needed to vent a little.
While saying this might be a bit unfair to our next opponent, however—
From the very moment Zhulan chose to compete alongside Qingyu, she had only one thought—
Win the championship!
Even with two legendary opponents blocking her way, her goal remained unchanged.