"Druddigon is unable to battle! Pupitar wins! So the Advancement goes to Shiyan Yong!"
Thunderous cheers erupted throughout the stadium, and the announcer shouted excitedly,
"There we have it! The first contestant to achieve Advancement to the final four in this tournament! Shiyan Yong from the Hoenn Region! Let's congratulate him!"
"After battling his way through the tournament... Shiyan Yong has stormed into the semifinals! Of course, let's also give Xiao Yi a round of applause! Thank you for all the wonderful performances you've given us during this tournament!"
"Though it's a shame his run ended in the Top 8, he's still young, and his future holds limitless possibilities..."
The announcer stirred up the crowd once again, and wave after wave of cheers rang out.
"Ding! Pupitar won an official battle! Gained 150 training points! Gained a large amount of experience!" "Ding! Proficiency increased for Sandstorm, Iron Head, Sand Tomb, and Earthquake!" "Ding! Pupitar's level increased to Lv52!"
"Come back, Pupitar!"
Red light enveloped Pupitar, turning it into a streak of light that returned to the Pokémon Ball. Yong said with a broad smile,
"You really came through for me, Pupitar! Now get some rest!"
Across the field, Xiao Yi also recalled Druddigon. He scratched his head in frustration, then gave a helpless smile.
"Seriously, why can't you fly? Still, thanks for all your hard work, Druddigon~"
Exhaling softly, Xiao Yi glanced over the battlefield before him and sighed.
It's over...
He waved to the spectators around him with a smile, then walked along the edge of the battlefield toward Yong.
The applause continued as the two walked side by side toward the contestants' tunnel.
"I lost to you after all, Yong! Since you were strong enough to beat me, you'd better win the championship!"
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