After breakfast, Zhang Cheng arrived at the competition venue and quietly waited for the matches to begin.
At nine in the morning, Referee once again displayed the day's matchups on the big screen.
Zhang Cheng was scheduled for the first match of the day, facing a Trainer named Lin Peng.
Under Referee's guidance, Zhang Cheng and Lin Peng made their way to their assigned Battle Area.
Zhang Cheng looked up and saw that Lin Peng was a short, chubby fellow with a round figure. From his appearance, it was hard to tell that he was one of Modu University's top hundred Trainers.
Once both competitors were in position, Referee briefly explained the rules. After confirming that neither had any questions, he blew his whistle to start the match.
"Poliwrath, get ready for battle!"
"I choose you, Samurott!"
Zhang Cheng once again led with Poliwrath, while Lin Peng sent out his strongest Water-type starter Pokémon, Samurott.
As usual, Zhang Cheng opened the system to check Samurott's stats:
Name: Samurott (Level 42) Gender: Male Potential: B Type: Water Held item: Mystic Water (boosts the power of Water-type moves used by the Pokémon holding it) Basic moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Water Sport, Water Gun, Focus Energy, Razor Shell, Fury Cutter, Water Pulse, Payback, Aqua Jet, Encore Learned moves: Waterfall, Dragon Tail, Protect Egg moves: Brine, Air Slash, Screech Ability: Shell Armor (the Pokémon is protected by a hard shell, preventing opponents' attacks from landing critical hits.) Notes: Samurott, the Formidable Pokémon, is Oshawott's final evolved form. A single swing of the sword concealed in his armor can defeat an opponent, and a single glare can leave an enemy speechless.
After reviewing Samurott's stats, Zhang Cheng's expression gradually grew serious.
At this point in the new book competition, this Samurott was the