"Ladies and gentlemen! After more than ten days of battles and elimination rounds, this year's Rookie Tournament is drawing to a close. We're now at the finals! Thank you for staying with us all this way!" Riding a Pidgeot, the host announced in style, "Our finalists are Bingzhou No. 1 High School and Yishan Middle School, both from the directly administered district of Bingzhou!"
"Bingzhou No. 1 High School fights with tightly coordinated teamwork, and every member is formidable individually! Yishan No. 1 High School specializes in a sandstorm team, with a double sandstorm setup that has made them unstoppable!"
"So who will claim the championship of this Rookie Tournament? Let's wait and see!"
As the host finished his final words, an announcement rang out over the arena.
"Will the competitors from Bingzhou No. 1 High School and Yishan No. 1 High School please enter the arena."
Thunderous applause erupted throughout the stands as everyone welcomed the two teams. Spectators and players from previously eliminated schools alike were all eagerly awaiting the clash for the championship.
Before they went out, Teacher Zhou patted Cheng Tian's shoulder. "Relax. Whatever the result, just don't leave yourself any regrets."
Cheng Tian nodded firmly, then led Su Han and Song Rongxue onto the field.
These three had the highest-level Pokémon and could currently contribute the most to the team. No one else had any objections.
"Good luck, A-Tian!" Bai Yun cheered Cheng Tian on before he entered.
Cheng Tian turned and gave him a thumbs-up before finally stepping onto the field. He shook hands with Huang Zequan, Yishan Middle School's team captain.
"Cheng Tian, I've really been looking forward to facing you," Huang Zequan said with a smile.
"We'd like to experience the power of a sandstorm team too," Cheng Tian said seriously.
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