At the end of the game, Ash quickly rushed to the center of the field and hugged Pikachu into his arms.
"It's okay Pikachu, you've done a great job.
"Pickup..."
Pikachu rubbed his palm weakly, and he really didn't act this time.
Xiaoyun looked at this warm picture and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Okay, let's do another one.
The Annihilape just now was an explosion of courage, and the Pikachu is a pure concept god.
The first shot of Volt Tackle was like Ember leading Flash, and Bouffalant was dragged off the field.
Pika You guy, you really want to implement Pokémon 50-50 to the end.
On the other side of the field, Alder took back Poké Ball and walked slowly towards Ash, his eyes full of approval.
"Ash-taro, your performance is excellent. You try your best in every battle. This is the most precious thing as a trainer."
He paused and looked at Ash holding Pikachu tightly in his arms, a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.
"Go on, keep traveling! Go see a wider world and improve yourself."
"If there is a next tournament, I believe your position will definitely be more than this!"
"I understand, thank you Mr. Alder for your advice!"
Ash nodded, hugged Pikachu and bowed deeply.
The championship journey finally comes to an end at this moment.
But the light in his eyes was brighter than ever.
Later, in the VIP lounge, Alder just sat down and took a sip of hot tea. Next to him, Shauntal looked like a kitten with bright eyes and came over:
"Uncle is so mean~, he was almost defeated by a child. Were you nervous just now..."
Shauntal finally caught the opportunity to taunt him, but he couldn't let it go easily.
"Shauntal, that's a little too much!"
Marshal frowned and spoke out to defend his teacher, "Ash's strength is obvious to all. None of us can win the game easily."
"Sister Yaya, look at him being mean to me!"
Seeing Marshal refute her, Shauntal turned around and hid behind Caitlin, and made a Scary Face gesture towards Marshal.
She is also Elite Four, but she is not afraid of Marshal at all. Do you really think that Fighting-type, who specializes in Fighting-type, is Bruno?
Marshal stepped forward, but when his eyes met Caitlin's calm eyes, he instantly became weak.
He is just a Fighting type player, but this is a Psychic type power player.
If you can't fight, you can't fight. If you give in, you'll be safe. There's no shame in it.
"Haha, you can't say that Xiaowan."
Alder put down the tea cup, and his hearty laughter dispersed the small episode in the lounge.
He reached out and rubbed Shauntal's hair, making her hairstyle messy.
"Young people today are very powerful. Their Defiant energy seems to be as good as yours back then."
Shauntal lost his temper due to his hand, and could only slap Alder's hand away angrily, muttering:
"Uncle, you are in a good mood!"
The final match of the top 16 has officially come to an end, but the cheers in the venue have not completely dissipated, and most of the spectators and players have not left the venue.
People were whispering to each other, and the players in the rest area were standing or sitting, all looking at the huge electronic screen in the center of the venue.
It was the organizing committee that announced the list of top eight.
To be precise, it should be the duel list.
The top 16 matchups are all above the standard, and those who can successfully advance are counted.
Compared with the pure promotion results, this matchup table that determines the direction of the subsequent schedule is the focus of everyone's attention at this moment.
"It's out, the finalists have been announced!"
Suddenly, Little Blondie suddenly sat up from his seat, pointed at the big screen and shouted.
On the electronic screen.
The eight heads representing the promoted candidates were spinning crazily like a lottery wheel, with colorful lights jumping between the names, firmly attracting everyone's attention.
Drop!
The crisp prompt sound cut through the noise, and the rotating head suddenly froze.
The huge electronic screen was divided into two from the center, with four names appearing on the left and right.
The list of top eight matches has been officially announced.
Next to the first name in the left area, Petalburg Gym, the owner of the hall, Norman, is reflected.
It's no surprise that this guy advanced to the quarterfinals.
In the previous competition, Slaking relied on its absolute suppressive power to almost win the victory with a crushing force, leaving the opponent unable to fight back.
The avatar next to him belonged to a man wearing silver-gray tight armor. In the center of his messy hair, a yellow five-pointed star hair ornament was particularly eye-catching.
"Kalos Steel-type Elite Four, Wikstrom."
Some audience members recognized the name and started talking in low voices.
Unlike Water-type Elite Four Siebold unfortunately lost to Mustard in the top 16, Wikstrom matched with an opponent who was slightly inferior to him, and after a fierce battle, he firmly qualified for promotion.
"Is this my opponent?"
Norman looked at Wikstrom's profile picture on the screen, with a hint of excitement at the corner of his mouth and his arms folded in front of his chest.
"Steel-type Elite Four, it sounds quite weighty, just what I want!"
There is no fear of Elite Four in his eyes, there is only a light that makes him stronger when he encounters strength.
Max, who was standing next to him, immediately puffed up his chest, with pride written all over his face.
Those with Steel-type's iron system are totally useless in front of Slaking!
My father, Norman, will fight if you don't accept it!
"It's so embarrassing~"
May covered his forehead and sighed helplessly. Caroline also shook his head. The two looked at each other and saw the same dislike in each other's eyes.
"Hey, these two are actually facing each other!"
At this time, Dawn suddenly pointed at the screen and exclaimed.
Xiaoyun followed her gaze and saw that the third-ranked one was the champion Alder.
Of course, this is nothing surprising.
But the problem is that Alder's opponent is actually Caitlin who is also Unova Elite Four.
This is interesting.
"What? Why did uncle meet Sister Yaya? You are too shy to avoid suspicion."
Shauntal pointed at the screen and yelled.
Now she completely believes that the matching mechanism is absolutely fair, and it is indeed not adulterated at all.
Not to mention Shauntal, even Alder himself was stunned and somewhat doubtful about life.
No, I told you not to put them in the same area before the game. Did you forget...
Looking at Alder who looked confused, Caitlin smiled knowingly.
Who said we must follow their regulations? Why not change it?
She also figured it out during the battle with Sabrina.
Right, why is Pokémon League playing the mission so seriously? Just get a similar ranking.
The top eight is pretty good, neither too high nor too low, and you can still give the old man the promotion spot, which is just right.
The battle list for the left half is finally finalized:
Norman VS Wikstrom.
Alder VS Caitlin.
Immediately afterwards, the lists in the right area also appeared one after another.
From left to right they are, Fighting-type Elite Four Bruno, One Punch Man Mustard, Alola Masked Royal, and the ordinary Xiaoyun.
The order of battle is clear at a glance:
The first game, Bruno VS Mustard.
The second game, Masked Man VS Xiaoyun.
As the list of the top eight matches was fully announced, the entire venue was filled with conversations.
"Xiaoyun, your opponent is that masked man. That Incineroar is very difficult to beat."
Dawn immediately came to Xiaoyun, feeling a little melancholy.
She and Paul have both fought against Masked Man, but she has never fought against both of them together. Paul is stronger than her, but he can barely defeat him because of his attribute restraint.
"This is indeed a bit tricky..."
Xiaoyun is also thinking.
On the surface, Masked Man Kukui is no less powerful than Bing Elite Four Lorelei. He is a very capable opponent.
"And if you can advance..."
His eyes moved to the names Bruno and Mustard.
The opponents in the next round will be one of the two Bruno and Mustard, so you must also be prepared.
"Oh, is your opponent Bruno?"
Also in the audience, Mustard's eyes fell on Bruno, he raised his hand and stroked his beard, with a calm smile on his lips.
This future strongest champion is Leon's master. Considering his age, calling Bruno a boy is not too much.
His eyes slowly swept across the arena and finally landed on Xiaoyun who was in the crowd.
"In the semi-finals, will it be that boy?"
The next day, the day before the game.
The advanced players had a long-awaited rest day.
The tournament has been going on for more than half a month, and I can no longer stand it anymore.
It shows that the organizing committee still has a conscience.
Organizing Committee: NO, it's not that we have a conscience, it's mainly that we can't hold on anymore.
According to rumors, the staff was so inflated that the scoreboard almost miscalculated.
At this moment, the players training ground.
Although the conference took a break, Xiaoyun was still diligently practicing battles.
And his opponent is Paul.
Xiaoyun looked at Paul who was in the command position and said helplessly, "Do we have to fight today? Can't it be another day?"
"Another day? That doesn't make any sense." Paul replied calmly.
"No, aren't you tired?"
"Some, but it fits that person's offensive mode."
Xiaoyun sighed helplessly, "I understand all this, I only have one question."
"You said." Paul nodded.
His eyes fell on Pokémon next to Paul, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch:
"Don't you have Pokémon? Why do you have to use mine?"
The Pokémon sent by Xiaoyun is Bloodmoon Bear, which is exactly the Pokémon who will fight tomorrow.
And Paul is commanding a monkey.
Well, it's Infernape.
"In my lineup, there is no Pokémon that can simulate both the speed of Incineroar and the attributes of Fire-type."
Paul's tone was calm, as if he was just trying to help Xiaoyun with special training.
But his eyes drifted towards Infernape unconsciously, and there was a hint of expectation in his eyes that Frisk didn't even have,
"The speed of Infernape and the skill pool of Fire-type are the optimal solutions."
"Mach Punch followed by Fire Punch!"
As soon as the command was issued, Infernape instantly turned into an orange-red afterimage, rushing towards Bloodmoon Bear with a roaring fist wind.
While attacking, tiny sparks were already igniting on his fists, and he was obviously very excited about beating Bloodmoon Bear violently.
Xiaoyun's mouth twitched, and Infernape, why are you so excited?
Your behavior makes this trainer wonder if your kid is going to change his mind!
But the arrow is on the string and must be fired.
Xiaoyun quickly recovered and raised his hand to command:
"Big Bear, use Earth Power!"
Bloodmoon Bear Suddenly Stomping Tantrum, the ground cracked, and hot lava spurted out along with the gravel, building a scorching rock wall.
Boom boom!
Infernape's Mach Punch hit the rock wall and was blocked.
"Flare Blitz!"
Paul's voice suddenly rose in pitch.
"Roar fiercely!"
Infernape's whole body was ignited with blazing fire, turning into a rotating fireball.
Bang!
A gap was created in the rock wall, and the fireball continued to rush forward with Heat Wave without stopping!
Xiaoyun's eyes flashed. "Blood Moon!"
Bloodmoon Bear's left eye lit up with a faint light, and a cross Lock-On mark appeared in the pupil.
Mind's Eye!
The red moon pattern on his forehead suddenly lit up, condensing into a streak of blood-colored light like a hanging night Blood Moon, and roared out!
Boom--!
The weakened Flare Blitz cannot stop Blood Moon's offensive!
In an instant, Infiltrator's blood-colored fireball hit Infernape's chest. The attack paused momentarily and he staggered back a few steps.
From behind, Paul looked at the defeated Infernape, with complex emotions flashing through his eyes.
Yes, the reason why Paul borrowed Infernape is because he wanted to try the power of Blaze that he had longed for.
But the facts prove... without that bond, the power of Blaze cannot be awakened after all.
This Pokémon, which worked miracles in the hands of Xiaoyun, turned into an ordinary monkey with good strength in his hands.
Alas, it's still a human problem.
Then, Paul looked at Infernape and said with unprecedented gentleness, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Roar fiercely..."
Infernape was stunned for a moment, then grinned at Paul.
At this time, Xiaoyun also walked in and asked, "What? No more fighting?"
"No need, you can tell the whole thing by just looking at a small part. Your strength is enough."
Paul raised his head, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly, which is almost impossible to see in normal times.
"Besides, being your sparring partner is too tiring."
Xiaoyun raised his eyebrows. "Tsk, this is not like you. You used to train and didn't care about time at all."
"People always have to change."
Paul Look away.
"Ah~ you're finally done!"
A whistling voice broke in, and Barry ran over waving his arms. "Quick, quick, quick, it's my turn, it's my turn!"
"What are you doing here?"
Paul The smile on his face instantly disappeared and he returned to his usual calmness.
"What did you ask me to do?"
Barry immediately became furious, rolled up his sleeves and tried to reason. "You didn't call me for training? Are you looking down on my strength?"
Paul choked him back with one sentence. "Have you advanced?"
Barry's momentum instantly weakened by half. "No... no."
"Do you have a battle tomorrow?" Paul continued to ask.
"This... isn't it either."
Barry's voice is getting smaller and smaller.
"Then why did you come?"
"Well... it seems so." Barry was stunned for a moment, then stiffly retorted, "But you didn't make the cut either! Why can you fight?"
"I'm a sparring partner." Paul said concisely and to the point.
"I... then I can also be a sparring partner!"
Barry immediately turned to Xiaoyun: "Come on, let Mr. Barry practice with you! I promise to be more serious than this guy!"
"But I'm really tired and don't want to fight."
Xiaoyun spread his hands, he really wanted to lie down in the rest area and drink an ice drink.
Coke, ask for a big glass, and add ice!
"Hey, why are you like this~"
Barry was anxious. "I don't care, you must fight with me today!"
Paul suddenly looked at him. "This is what you said."
"That's right!"
Uncle Barry was so confident that he didn't notice the playfulness in Paul's eyes at all.
Ten minutes later...
"Electivire, Thunder!"
Electivire raised his head and let out a roar, violent electric current condensed all over his body, and a thick thunder suddenly descended!
Boom!
Empoleon's body was charred and black, and he fell in front of Electivire...
Barry Everyone is numb.
Paul You bastard, you are so deadly.
Wait, Barry uncle will remember you!