If You're Bad... Train More!

"Charizard."

"Salamence."

Their voices rang out, thick with the scent of gunpowder. In the next instant, the two dragons spread their wings and soared into the sky, their resounding roars echoing across the heavens.

On the left was Salamence, a Dragon-type pseudo-legendary with blood-red wings and terrifying Dragon's Aura permeating its body.

On the right was Charizard, a draconic Pokémon with massive blue-green wings like those of a Western dragon. Its body was sleeker and more agile than an ordinary Charizard's, and a faint blue gleam flickered in its dragon eyes.

Judging by their auras, both Pokémon were at the Elite Four Level Mid-stage.

Su Xu was somewhat surprised. It seemed Long Tianxing's Salamence had encountered some opportunity on Champion Road. In just a few months, it had advanced an entire minor level from the Early Elite Four Level.

With such talent, now that the current Elite Four and Champion were stepping down to take up other positions, perhaps he truly had a chance to contend for a seat among the Elite Four.

Seeing that Su Xu's Charizard was still at the Elite Four Level Mid-stage, Long Tianxing's smile became even more unrestrained.

"This match is an official match recognized by the Divine Land Alliance. If the winner is ranked below the loser, their rankings will be exchanged."

"Now, Master Ball Tier Rank 63 Trainer Su Xu challenges Master Ball Tier Rank 27 Trainer Long Tianxing. The battle... begins!"

A shrill whistle rang through the sky as both gave their commands at once. "Flamethrower!"

Whether it was deliberate or not, Long Tianxing had chosen Flamethrower right from the start—the signature move of Fire-type Pokémon. It was almost like... a Taunt.

Two blazing pillars of fire streaked across the sky, warping the air with their scorching heat and making the spectators