Zhang Cheng's opponent this round was named Chen Dian. He had a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, Pupitar, which had yet to evolve into Tyranitar because its level was too low.
Zhang Cheng did not feel much pressure at the prospect of facing Pupitar. It was vulnerable to Ground-type and Fighting-type moves, and his Pokémon were skilled at using both.
Zhang Cheng's match was scheduled for the afternoon. After learning the details, he left the competition venue.
Since his match was still a while away, there was no reason to sit around doing nothing. Zhang Cheng took his Pokémon for a stroll around campus during their free time.
Around noon, Zhang Cheng went to the school cafeteria. After finishing his lunch, he bought specially prepared food for his Pokémon.
He would be relying on these little fellows in the afternoon's match, so naturally, he wanted them all to eat their fill. They needed full stomachs to have the strength to fight.
Once all his Pokémon had eaten their fill, Zhang Cheng returned to the competition venue. After a short wait, it was his turn to compete.
A Referee led Zhang Cheng to his assigned battle area, while another Referee brought his opponent, Chen Dian, to the opposite side.
"I hear you're pretty strong, but now that you've run into me, your winning streak is coming to an end," Chen Dian said confidently as he looked at Zhang Cheng.
"Plenty of people have said that. You've seen how they ended up." Zhang Cheng spread his hands helplessly.
"You've got a sharp tongue. Just wait, brat—you'll get what's coming to you!" Chen Dian's expression darkened at Zhang Cheng's retort.
As the owner of a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, he had always been the focus of attention and discussion among the other Trainers. Now that Zhang Cheng had