Our 32 contestants stood at the center of the Arena, receiving the flowers and applause they had earned!
Every one of them looked incredibly excited. They had finally reached the top 32. There had been over 500 contestants in the Arena that morning, but now only 32 remained.
The eliminations had been so swift, so brutal!
Li Lusheng looked at the 32 contestants below the stage and nodded in satisfaction. "Congratulations on securing your places in the top 32. But this isn't your final destination. I believe every one of you is aiming for the championship. Give us battles that leave you with no regrets!"
"Now, I'll announce the schedule for the remaining matches. Tomorrow's matches will determine who advances from the top 32 to the Top 16. We'll use a double battle format, with each Pokémon Trainer commanding two Pokémon at once. The day after tomorrow, the Top 16 will compete for places in the top eight in a 3-on-3 format. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will all use a 6-on-6 format. Once you head back, please prepare yourselves and get plenty of rest for tomorrow's matches!"
"We'll hold the draw shortly, so you can find out which match you'll be in and who your opponent will be!"
After hearing President Li Lusheng announce the rules, Hu Bin's expression grew serious. Double battles were something he had never tried before. Tomorrow's match looked like it would be quite a challenge.
Moreover, from what Hu Bin had observed, quite a few of the contestants who had reached the top 32 were Pokémon Trainers who had competed in the Pokémon League Conference more than once. Their strength was beyond question!
They would all be tough nuts to crack!
Among this group, though, Pokémon Trainers like Hu Bin, who had entered the