[Strong and beautiful] / [Last Night]

"Suicune, it's about time to finish."

Looking at this somewhat comical result, Qiao Ran couldn't help but shake his head with amusement. With Suicune having used Tailwind and Amoonguss now in a dazed state, the formula for victory had already been decided.

"Ice Beam!"

"Aww--"

"Aunt Hoothoot!"

As the pale blue energy beam shot out from Suicune's mouth, the ice layer on the Amoonguss grew thicker and thicker. Finally, under the bombardment of the light, this meat shield mushroom finally collapsed, its eyes rolling in circles.

"The Amoonguss has lost its ability to battle, so the winner this time is— Qiao Ran!"

Eve announced the outcome of the battle. From her perspective, it was a complete victory for Qiao Ran. Moreover, Qiao Ran's side was more in line with her impressions. The blue wolf-type Pokémon possessed both a unique arrogance and a feminine grace. Watching her fight was a true pleasure.

Even though this wasn't a Performance Competition, every move Suicune made on the field seemed to radiate her charm.

--It wasn't supposed to be Performance Competition, but they turned it into Performance Competition through their own abilities.

"It's really... exhilarating... ahhh..."

Mei Yawn; she still seemed a little out of sorts. However, as the owner of the Amoonguss, she had probably inhaled quite a few of these Spore.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have collapsed to the ground by now.

"In that case, I'll send out the next one..."

Mei's hand twitched, and she pulled out a Poké Ball from somewhere.

"Come out...!"

As Mei's voice rang out, a Pokémon, appeared on the Battle Court.

--She was about 1.5 meters tall, but her body was covered by a long black dress, and several large white bows were tied around her body and the back of her head.

"Gothitelle?"

Qiao Ran looked at the Pokémon with some curiosity. This kind of Pokémon was a type that had very Unova Region. At the same time, it was also the representative Pokémon of a certain Psychic-type Elite Four in the Unova Region.

Moreover, just by looking at the Pokémon's appearance, Qiao Ran could basically conclude that it was definitely Humanoid Group.

--If they weren't part of the Humanoid Group, they probably wouldn't have such a unique appearance.

"Well... I need to make an exchange too. Suicune, you should come back now."

"Aww."

Suicune glanced at Qiao Ran gently. Although she didn't receive the reward she had imagined this time, she still nodded quietly and returned to her Poké Ball.

After recalling Suicune, Qiao Ran took out his other Poké Ball.

"The rest of the battle is up to you--"

A pink light burst forth, and the Diamond Princess, like a star in the spotlight, appeared in the center of the battle Battle Court, floating down from mid-air to the ground.

This time, Eve and the other two girls stared wide-eyed at this stunning scene.

"Dianxi!"

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Chapter 101, Episode 98: [Strong and Beautiful]

Pokémon Name: Gothitelle. Level: 41.

"Gothitelle, Psychic type Pokémon, is weak in Speed..."

To be honest, Qiao Ran was indeed somewhat surprised when he saw the Gothitelle, Pokémon.

This Pokémon's type isn't particularly special, just a single Psychic type. However, its strength lies in its excellent durability, allowing it to withstand a lot of damage. Furthermore, this Pokémon possesses the "Shadow Tag" Ability, which prevents the opponent from switching Pokémon, and the ability to use "Trick Room." Under Trick Room, fast Pokémon slow down, and slow Pokémon up—a very powerful move.

Simply put, under Trick Room, Dragonite will become a slow Dragonite, while Shuckle, Munchlax, and Pyukumuku, which originally had a base Speed stat of 5, will become the fastest Pokémon in the world.

--If Gothitelle were to use Trick Room, and the previously Amoonguss hadn't fallen, the extremely slow-moving Agaric would transform into a ruthless, stunning killer, repeatedly jumping around the field using its unique Regenerator Ability, which restores one-third of its HP when trading Pokémon. No one could do anything about it.

She can put people to sleep when she enters the game, and heal them when she leaves the game. She's also so fast that she leaves afterimages. If she can pull off this combo, it's really hard for Mei to lose.

However, plans can't always keep up with changes. The Spore released by the Amoonguss also Hypnosis Mei, causing Mei judgment to plummet. Until the Amoonguss collapsed, she didn't give a single decent command.

It has to be said that Qiao Ran really has to thank that mushroom. If Mei had resorted to such dirty tricks, probably only Mega Dianxi would have been able to find a way to break the deadlock.

"Dianxi, this time we'll launch the attack first, Diamond Storm!"

"Ti!"

Under Qiao Ran's command, Dianxi, who had broken through level 30 and reached level 31, waved her small arm, and pink diamonds gathered in front of her. Soon, they turned into a magnificent tornado Hurricane and rushed towards Gothitelle on the opposite side.

Diamond Storm is Dianxi's signature move, not only powerful but also with a 50% chance to raise her physical defense by two stages. While physical defense is largely ineffective against Gothitelle, as the Psychic type Pokémon is unlikely to engage in close-quarters combat, it's better than nothing.

Gazing at the Diamond Storm hurtling towards her, Mei, who was seeing such a magnificent sight for the first time, was not captivated by its beauty. Instead, she instantly awoke from her drowsy state.

"...!"

She covered her head and gave instructions.

"... Gothitelle, use Protect!"

This Gothitelle didn't seem to have the habit of speaking. After receiving Mei's command, she simply stretched out her hand and created a blue protective net in front of her. This protective net was like a loyal guardian, protecting her body.

"Bite--!"

Countless diamonds Tackle into the blue protective net, but none managed to penetrate its interior. "Protect"—a skill capable of completely blocking an opponent's attacks—is effective, though repeated use is prone to failure. It's still very useful for deflecting crucial enemy attacks.

The diamonds clattered to the ground. Gazing at the Illuminate pink fragments, Mei's eyes gleamed as she devised a plan in her wildly imaginative mind.

"Gothitelle, use your Psychic to envelop those diamonds! We're coming too, Diamond Storm!!"

"..."

Gothitelle stretched out her hand, Psychic surged from her body, instantly covering all the diamonds on the ground. Under the pull of that powerful Psychic, the diamonds...

They began to fly in the sky, and actually formed a vortex storm similar to Dianxi.

"You..."

Qiao Ran watched this scene in astonishment; it was the first time he had ever seen anyone other than Dianxi use a skill so similar to Diamond Storm.

Is this Mei? Is this the female lead?

"Give it all back to them! Confusion Diamond Storm!"

As she watched the diamond Whirlwind swirling before her, Mei's fighting spirit gradually surged. Even when facing Legendary Pokémon, she was capable of many things.

"..."

Miss Gothic silently manipulated the storm, which grew increasingly powerful. However, neither Qiao Ran nor Dianxi made any move in the face of this raging Whirlwind.

Mei quickly noticed the anomaly and tried to stop Gothitelle's skill, but it seemed too late.

"Wait! Why aren't you using your skills?!"

"It's simple, because there's no need to use it."

Qiao Ran smiled. Having a deep spiritual connection with Dianxi, he could also sense when certain things were about to happen.

He simply stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

"Snap."

As the snap of the fingers rang out, the once-mighty Diamond Storm began to disintegrate, gradually disappearing into the air like snow melting in the Sun, turning into scattered pink specks of light.

"... this!"

Mei's eyes widened in disbelief. What... what is this...?!

Disappeared???

"No... impossible! Legend has it... Dianxi is eternal..."

Mei's face was filled with disbelief; everything that was happening was completely different from what she had known.

"Although it can last forever, Dianxi can also create one-time-use counterfeits. And you didn't know this, so you were fooled."

Qiao Ran spoke, he gripped the only Gem on his chest, and a brilliant light emanated from him, spreading to Dianxi.

As Qiao Ran said, legends are ultimately flawed. Only those who truly know them will understand their secrets, their strengths, and their limitations. Even Legendary Pokémon can become partners.

As the power surged in, Dianxi's body began to change. Her petite frame donned a familiar Bride Attire dress, with white ribbons fluttering in the air.

"Wow... beautiful... is this the Mega Legendary Pokémon...?"

Looking at Dianxi's godlike, floating posture in the air, Mei once again felt the greatness of the legend. At the same time, she also admired Qiao Ran for Legendary Pokémon.

Why can he command so many Legendary Pokémon to fight for him?

"It's almost time to end the battle, Dianxi, Diamond Storm to victory!!!!"

"Ti!!!!"

Qiao Ran and Dianxi simultaneously stretched out their hands, twirling them in the same pose. The pink storm blew up once again, but this time its power was much greater than before. The violent Whirlwind even made Lillie, who was watching from the sidelines, unable to keep her hat down.

"So amazing... both strong and beautiful."

Lillie stared blankly at the scene, but at the same time, her keen eyes noticed a detail in the battle—when Qiao Ran and Dianxi's actions Synchronize, she clearly saw an alluring green light emerge from Qiao Ran's left hand and, with the transmission of power, enter Dianxi's body.

Its brilliance was dazzling, even compared to the diamonds of Dianxi.

Chapter 102 099 [Last Night]

Dianxi's power increases significantly when she enters Mega Mode, and this sudden Diamond Storm caused considerable damage to Gothitelle.

Although Mei quickly organized a counterattack and even successfully created Trick Room to turn the tide, she was still defeated in a direct confrontation with Dianxi.

This battle should have been much more intense; however, Mei's initial misjudgment caused her to miss her best opportunity, allowing Qiao Ran and Dianxi to seize the moment and use Diamond Storm to foreshadow the battle to come.

Because she believed the legends too much and didn't really understand the true situation of Dianxi, she made such a misjudgment. This is also due to the gap in information; there are far too few people who can understand Legendary Pokémon.

"Gothitelle is incapacitated! Therefore, the winner of this match is -- Dianxi!!"

Looking at Gothitelle, who lay on the ground with her mouth open and eyes closed, Eve announced the results of the Competition. Both battles were won by Qiao Ran. Although Suicune and Dianxi were much lower level than their opponents, as Legendary Pokémon, they could not be judged by common sense.

Sometimes Qiao Ran would even wonder, although Suicune and Dianxi are strong, they aren't actually top-tier among all legendary Pokémon. If it were those first-tier Legendary Pokémon instead, what level of strength would they reach?

"As expected... he's really strong."

Mei reclaimed her Gothitelle.

Then he jogged over to Qiao Ran.

"I thought I could win at least one game, but I ended up losing both."

Although she was saying things like she lost, her face was full of smiles, and she seemed even happier than if she had won the Competition.

What are you laughing at?

Qiao Ran looked at her with some curiosity. Had her brain been damaged by the Spore 'Hypnosis? Spore had such an effect?

"Of course I'm laughing because I'm happy. Isn't it better the stronger you are? And I also saw the bond between you and Dianxi... that feeling is even stronger than mine and Serperior's. No wonder you're the Chosen One..."

Mei would rather lose to Qiao Ran defeat him—of course, a fair and square defeat, rather than one where she throws the Competition.

Only in this way can she truly acknowledge the other party's strength and place more hope in this man. If Qiao Ran can't even Defeat her, then she will probably fall into confusion again.

"Anyway... that was really great! Your fight was fantastic. Defeat me is just the beginning. I look forward to working with you all in the future!"

Mei hugged Qiao Ran's arms tightly, her face full of excitement. At this moment, she felt a sense of hope for saving her hometown, and she was willing to trust this man even more.

However, upon seeing Mei's sudden charge with the ball, not only was Qiao Ran slightly startled, but the two girls watching nearby also exclaimed in unison.

"Wait...!"

Lillie and Eve both cried out, but when they heard someone else make a sound, they both stopped at the same time, glanced at each other, and then lowered their gazes slightly.

"..."

In that instant, they seemed to sense a tacit understanding forming in each other's hearts.

What are you doing?

"Yes, we're on the Training Ground right now..."

Lillie and Eve both stepped forward and Sheer Force separated Mei and Qiao Ran.

Mei stared blankly at the two blonde girls, completely bewildered. She just wanted to express her joy!