First Match, Victory

[Poliwag]

[Type: Water]

[Level: 31 (Advanced)]

[Moves: Water Gun, Water Sport, Bubble, Body Slam, Double Slap, Bubble Beam, Mud Shot, Double Team, Rock Smash, Brick Break, Hypnosis]

"Without an Evolution Stone, Poliwag can't evolve into Poliwrath... Its move pool is relatively fixed too. It seems the Pokémon in rental mode have fairly basic setups, putting more emphasis on a trainer's on-the-spot command and tactical choices." Xinhai quickly scanned the information, already forming a preliminary plan.

Following the signs, he arrived at Battle Arena No. 2.

A fierce battle was currently underway. A trainer using Persian was locked in an intense fight with another trainer using Manectric.

Xinhai did not waste any time. As he observed the details revealed by the battle, he repeatedly simulated possible tactics in his mind. Based on the move list he had just seen, he considered the best choices for different Pokémon under different circumstances.

He knew very well that using rented Pokémon was completely different from commanding his own partners. Without long-standing rapport and bonds, his commands had to be clear and complete; he could not rely on unspoken understanding.

The battle ultimately ended with Persian narrowly defeating Manectric through its nimble movements. That trainer had already achieved two consecutive wins and only needed one more victory to earn the base prize.

However, when facing the next challenger, the trainer struggled desperately but was ultimately defeated, missing out on the prize.

The new challenger gained one victory. The referee quickly called out the next name, and another person stepped onto the field.

Xinhai patiently watched two more battles, further familiarizing himself with the pace and characteristics of rental battles.

Finally, after this battle ended, the referee announced his name over the loudspeaker. "Next match: Novice challenger Xinhai Bai Mu versus reigning champion Agong!"

Hearing this,