Chapter 160

"So fast!"

Jiang Yuanhao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, but he quickly recovered after his initial setback.

Since single-target attacks cannot hit the opponent, we can only use Beat Up.

Moreover, even if the opponent's strength seems weaker than his own, if he allows the opponent to continue strengthening himself like this, it will inevitably lead to big problems sooner or later.

"Walrein, Blizzard!"

"Roar!!!!"

The robust and powerful Walrein opened its mouth wide, and intense ice energy gathered within it. This energy was far greater than that of Vulpix and Smoochum from the previous night, demonstrating the power of a Gym Leader's move.

"This Blizzard... it's already covered the entire Battle Court, hasn't it?!"

"Hmm, it's been trained very well, and as a Gym Leader, you've probably considered solutions for facing high-speed opponents!"

Lillie and Mei, who were watching the battle, both had a strong interest in the Walrein.

Qiao Ran was surprised by the strength shown, and Walrein's Blizzard was the answer to Qiao Ran.

Since you're going to be slow, why not just leave you nowhere to escape?

However, when the biting wind and snow struck, Qiao Ran did not feel fear. Instead, he made an unexpected command.

"Mimikyu, keep Swords Dance!"

"What?!"

Facing the wind and snow, Mimikyu showed no fear, letting the storm lash her body. Her doll-like figure drooped, yet her body continued to writhe.

Double the enhancement!

Two Swords Dance!

Greedy to the point of explosion!!

"Boom!!"

A powerful aura rose from Mimikyu's body. Thanks to the damage immunity granted by its "Disguise" Ability, Mimikyu did not suffer any damage in the Blizzard. On the contrary, it used the time to increase its attack power!

"Oops."

Jiang Yuanhao had a bad feeling. He seemed to have forgotten the scene when he first met Qiao Ran. This boy—was a madman to begin with!

Not only him, Pokémon, and under these circumstances, they actually trusted the trainer's commands.

"It's time to deliver the final blow!"

"Wood Hammer!"

"Miiiii!!!"

A bright light shone from Mimikyu's body, which began to harden, and she started to approach her opponent at an extremely fast speed.

Wood Hammer – a Grass-type move with a power of 120, and Mimikyu's main offensive method. This move requires Mimikyu to Tackle the opponent with its hard body, but because the force of the Tackle is too great, it will also take some damage to itself.

"Walrein, keep using Blizzard!"

Jiang Yuanhao's back was already covered in cold sweat. The Wood Hammer after two Swords Dance was a double counter to the Grass-type Walrein. If it had hit him directly, he probably wouldn't have survived even with ten thousand lives.

However, he underestimated Mimikyu's persistence. Even after losing her Disguise, she didn't seem to have any intention of giving up. Her small body carried an unparalleled momentum as she braved the wind and snow.

"Boom!!!"

A violent Tackle suddenly rang out, seemingly shaking the entire Training Ground. Smoke and snow obscured everyone's vision, but when everything cleared up, the final result still left the Trainer present speechless.

"Miiii!!"

The petite Mimikyu stood beside the fallen Walrein, proclaiming its victory. Not only that, it also took out a Berry hidden under its skirt to restore its strength and began to gnaw on it.

"The Walrein is unable to fight!"

The Referee hesitated for a moment, then finally announced the result of the Competition.

"The winner of the Competition... is Mimikyu!!"

"They... haven't lost their ability to battle yet?" Jiang Yuanhao couldn't believe what he was seeing. Perhaps they had planned this strategy beforehand, which was why they gave the Pokémon Berry that could restore their stamina.

"Well done, Mimikyu."

After letting her climb on him and stay there for a while, Qiao Ran put her back into her Poké Ball.

In the first Competition, Mimikyu did her best.

Qiao Ran smiled gently.

In that case, we're one step closer to killing him.

Section 307, Chapter 303 [vs. Marnie]

"Mei... So this is how Pokémon battles are...? Even though that Walrein so strong, Mimikyu managed to Defeat it."

In the audience, Mimikyu's performance clearly shattered Lillie's worldview. In her opinion, Walrein was definitely much stronger, and Mimikyu wouldn't even be a match for it. However, the massive body collapsed in front of Mimikyu.

"No, the average Trainer can't do that."

Mei's expression was more serious than ever before, and she abandoned her usual joking and laughing demeanor. During the Pokémon battle, she displayed an unusual level of seriousness.

"... For example, when facing those Blizzard attacks, if Mimikyu hesitated, it wouldn't have been able to perform Swords Dance at the same time as its Disguise was broken. And with the final Wood Hammer, Mimikyu had to fight with all its might to survive."

"Qiao Ran's Pokémon trust him completely, and no matter the situation, their primary goal is to follow his commands. I've never seen such unprecedented trust in any Champion."

"Furthermore, Mimikyu's will to win is second to none; it doesn't feel fear even when facing stronger opponents... That's the heart that drives Pokémon to constantly grow stronger!"

"As expected of someone Reshiram acknowledges, he makes no sense that something impossible is happening... Perhaps this is what a true Trainer is like!"

Mei spoke at length, giving Qiao Ran an unprecedentedly high evaluation, leaving Lillie completely stunned.

"... Is he even better than the Champion?"

Lillie looked at Qiao Ran, and with Mei's embellishments, she actually felt that the man's image had become even more imposing.

"Cough."

Wow, I'm actually that amazing!

Qiao Ran overheard a bit of Mei and Lillie's conversation. Although he felt that most of what they said was true, Qiao Ran still coughed shyly. The fight just now could only be attributed to Mimikyu's special abilities and will.

He really didn't do anything.

Perhaps it's just because Mimikyu was provoked by Vulpix's victory last night.

"I didn't expect it to Defeat my first Pokémon so easily."

Jiang Yuanhao recalled his Walrein, and the relaxed expression on his face disappeared.

"I did underestimate my opponent just now. But this time, I won't be as careless as before."

"Come out, my second one--"

"Azumarill!"

Jiang Yuanhao threw the Poké Ball into the arena with great Fling. This time, a blue, spherical Pokémon emerged from the Poké Ball.

This Pokémon has an incredibly cute appearance, with a round body, big, blinking eyes, and long rabbit ears; just looking at it is incredibly soothing.

However, when Qiao Ran heard the Pokémon's Growl, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"Marnie, Marnie!"

"...??"

???

Who are you calling?

Is Marnie still in Galar??

Qiao Ran wiped the sweat from his brow. Although the Pokémon looked cute, its Growl always pulled him out of the story, sounding rather pronounced in a clear and articulate way.

Why are you shouting so loudly?

"I choose you! Type: Null!"

Qiao Ran's second Pokémon was the Pokémon he obtained from the Aether Foundation. Originally, he thought he would send out Altaria to try. However, the Water-type Gym Leader seemed to be targeting the Dragon-type Pokémon. His first Pokémon was the Ice-type Walrein, and his second Pokémon was the Fairy Type Blue Devil.

If this were to be used by the Altaria, the outcome probably wouldn't be good; it might even get completely thrashed.

Therefore, we might as well take this opportunity to try and leave the Type: Null.

Moreover, Qiao Ran did hope to fight a few battles with Type: Null. After all, if Type: Null Silvally and remove its heavy helmet, it would need to have a considerable level of intimacy with its trainer.

He still doesn't communicate with the Type: Null enough.

"Oh? Another Pokémon I've never seen before, and that body..."

Jiang Yuanhao examined the body of the Type: Null. Although it was a Pokémon, its body looked as if it had been pieced together from various parts.

Strange.

Jiang Yuanhao found it very strange, but he didn't think about it too much. There were still many undiscovered Pokémon in this world, and new Pokémon were recorded every now and then. Perhaps, this strange Pokémon also existed?

"The second Competition is now beginning!"

The Referee waved his hands, announcing the start of the second Competition.

The two sides facing off this time are Jiang Yuanhao's Azumarill and Qiao Ran's Type: Null.

Unlike the previous battles where the gap was huge, although this Azumarill was also level 41, the difference between it and the Type: Null Pokémon wasn't as large as with the previous Mimikyu. Besides, Type: Null is a very powerful Pokémon in itself.

Little Arceus is no joke.

However, this time, it was Jiang Yuanhao's Azumarill launched the first attack.

"Azumarill, Belly Drum!"

As soon as the battle began, Azumarill started pounding her stomach.

Under the hammering of its short arms, its belly made a thumping sound, and then it began to pant heavily, its eyes turned Red, and a suffocating power spread from its body.

This is the effect of Belly Drum: by sacrificing half of a Pokémon's HP, it raises the Pokémon's Attack by 12 stages... which is the maximum possible increase!

Keep in mind, even a single Swords Dance only represents two levels!

Azumarill took a step forward with her short legs, and the Battlefield floor cracked open. Her round body now contained the power to shatter even the Machamp with a single punch.

Behind it, a ghostly phantom seemed to appear.

"Its Ability is Huge Power, which doubles its attack power!"

Jiang Yuanhao looked at Azumarill in the arena, and a smile finally appeared on his lips.

He was indeed careless with the previous Walrein, but the remaining Pokémon represent the essence of his training and embody his style.

Water is about flowing, and water is about movement.

Indeed, pure power is the most beautiful line.

Do you have a way to Defeat it?

"..."

Watching the other Azumarill, which was displaying its might in the Battlefield, Qiao Ran felt a strange sense of disorientation and couldn't help but swallow.

This thing... even if its little arms and legs are all muscle, it shouldn't be this violent, right??

This is terrifying!

"Type: Null! Tri Attack!"

Looking at the ghost-like

Azumarill Qiao Ran decisively chose a ranged attack for the Type: Null. As a "Normal" type Pokémon, if the Type: Null were hit by Fighting-type move from the current Azumarill, it would be instantly destroyed.

If you boost your attack power to the maximum, that's 400%, four times the attack power; add Azumarill's Huge Power Ability, and that's eight times the attack power; finally, with the double advantage of Fighting-type, that's 16 times!

That punch would make even a real Arceus roll its eyes, let alone a small Arceus like the Type: Null.

"Roar!!"

The Type: Null seemed to Frisk the immense Pressure from her opponent. She raised her heavy helmet, and three beams of light condensed from the front, gradually converging in one direction and shooting straight towards Azumarill.