Only after the light faded did the spectators in the arena and those watching on television open their eyes.
Everyone immediately erupted into a frenzy of comments.
"How did that happen? That Dazzling Gleam was terrifying!"
"That light nearly burned my eyes out!"
"I thought my phone had broken."
"That was terrifying!"
By then, Regidrago had collapsed to the ground. The supercharged Fairy-type finishing move, Dazzling Gleam, had settled everything in one blow.
Dragon-types were simply no match for Fairy-types.
With Regidrago unable to battle, the match was officially over. All six of Lin Longya's Pokémon had been defeated, and Hu Bin had won.
That meant one thing: after a long absence, Huaxia finally had a Champion again.
Hu Bin had defeated four top Elite Four members and become Champion!
After a moment of silence, the entire arena erupted into thunderous applause.
Hu Jiaxing stood stunned for a moment before jumping up, clapping and cheering.
"My god, my son has become a Pokémon League Champion!"
Zhao Lifang cheered from the stands as well, tears of excitement filling her eyes. Her son had become the Huaxia Alliance Champion. What could make her prouder?
Lin Longya gave a wry smile. Even his final desperate struggle hadn't been enough to win.
Now Hu Bin had even become his superior.
Lin Longya looked at Hu Bin with gratification. This was a fine outcome, too. With strength like that, Hu Bin would surely stand at the very summit someday.
Li Lusheng was even happier, his eyes brimming with tears. At last, they had found their Champion for Huaxia.
The entire arena was swept up in a joyous, celebratory atmosphere.
The commentator announced passionately, "He's here! The Huaxia Alliance finally has a Champion, and he is our Fifth Elite Four, Hu Bin! By defeating four top