Li Yanlin was also making his way toward the arena.
Hu Jiaxing's expression grew serious. He knew his son had never competed in a Double Battle before, so this would be a good chance to test Hu Bin's strength.
After the two competitors shook hands, Li Yanlin said to Hu Bin, "Come on. This match is mine!"
Hu Bin smiled. "We'll see about that. Let's let our skills do the talking!"
With that, Hu Bin walked to his command area and took out Riolu's and Dragonair's Poké Balls.
Li Yanlin also took his place in his command area, holding two Poké Balls at the ready.
Every spectator's eyes were fixed on Hu Bin and Li Yanlin.
The battle was about to erupt!
The referee announced, "Begin the match! Both competitors, send out your Pokémon!"
Hu Bin and Li Yanlin threw their Poké Balls at the same time!
"Go, Dragonair, Riolu!"
"Go, Torkoal, Magmar!"
In an instant, four Pokémon appeared on the battlefield.
Torkoal narrowed its eyes, its thick shell on its back, and puffed dense smoke from its nostrils!
Magmar pursed its lips and puffed out smoke as well!
Hu Bin looked over the two Pokémon and nodded. Sure enough, nobody who made it into the Top 32 was a pushover. They looked pretty strong!
Hu Bin gave the first command. "Dragonair, use Dragon Pulse on Magmar! Riolu, charge at Torkoal and use Bullet Punch!"
Dragonair swiftly gathered a Dragon Pulse and swept it toward Magmar.
Riolu's fists gleamed silver as it swung them at Torkoal.
Everything happened fast. Both Dragonair and Riolu unleashed their moves with remarkable speed!
"Magmar, strike back with Flamethrower!"
"Torkoal, use Protect!"
Magmar's attack quickly collided with Dragonair's Dragon Pulse.
Riolu's Bullet Punch followed right behind, but Torkoal's Protect shielded it securely, preventing any damage!