Triple Crown Achieved

The final day of competition arrived as scheduled amid the eager anticipation of countless spectators.

First came the final ranking match for the doubles event.

In the first match, Ruan Zhu faced Bu Xiang.

The two teammates from the same school now stood on opposite sides.

The match was intense, but the result held little suspense.

Under Bu Xiang's careful command, Lucario and Garbodor displayed coordination and tactical execution far beyond expectations.

Yet some gaps could not be fully bridged by short-term teamwork alone.

Ruan Zhu's Garchomp and Quilava were slightly superior in every respect: the individual strength of her Pokémon, their wealth of battle experience, and her deeper command of tactical systems.

Especially after Garchomp Mega Evolved and brought overwhelming all-around pressure, Bu Xiang's team fought tenaciously but ultimately fell in regret.

"Contestant Bu Xiang takes third place in the doubles event!" the referee announced.

Applause erupted. In barely over a month as a trainer, Bu Xiang's performance had earned everyone's respect.

Next was the other semifinal of the singles event—Masai versus Ruogu.

Ruogu did not disappoint.

The Pokémon he sent out, as always, displayed nearly flawless individual qualities. Their solid fundamentals, precise move execution, and calm battlefield judgment left Masai scrambling, and he quickly lost.

What a pity, Yan Yang thought from below the stage. I was planning to teach that guy a lesson for Agate, but it looks like I won't need to. He gathered his thoughts and turned his attention back to his upcoming match.

The battle for the doubles championship: Yan Yang versus Ruan Zhu.

Ruan Zhu once again sent out Garchomp and Quilava. Yan Yang, meanwhile, chose Curse Flame and Lycanroc.

In terms of level, the two sides were nearly evenly matched.

Ruan Zhu had actually had a chance—after all, Yan Yang's two Pokémon