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Chapter 124 Xia Chi's First Battle, VS Ruby!

What a pity, just a little bit short!

[It feels like Nemo got set up by the investors. She went straight into a match against Du Ruo, the top player from Blueberry Academy, and look at Du Ruo's lineup: Kingdra, Dragonair, and Aluminum Bridge Dragon!]

[Uh, is there anyone with more capital than Nemo's family?]

[Maybe Rotom didn't provide enough sponsorship, lol]

[But Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon is too overpowered. Other pseudo-legendary Pokémon evolve late, but you evolve just by using "composite metal." Who wants to play with you?]

[If you're unhappy, don't come here. Did anyone stop you from using aluminum steel bridge jacks?]

[The person upstairs is really annoying. When Xia Chi pulls out the Evil Spirit, are you going to say, "Who told you not to play with mythical beasts?" too?]

[It's impossible. I've checked the lineup; Xia Chi has only registered Tirey, Misdreavus, and Tyranitar.]

"That's it, he's going to beat up Ruby, the son of the Thousand Mile Pavilion Master!"

[There's no time to mourn Nemo's defeat; Xia Chi is about to arrive on the battlefield!]

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The official live stream of the Pokémon Academy World Championship on Pixiv has already attracted millions of viewers, with a massive influx of comments.

Meanwhile, on the main stage of the Kitakami Township Arena, which was being filmed by dozens of high-definition cameras, two young trainers walked to either side of the arena.

The passionate voices of the commentators echoed through the magnificent arena packed with tens of thousands of people.

"Let's give a warm round of applause to Ruby from the Hoenn region, from the Rustboro Pokémon Academy!"

"And Xia Chi from the Donghuang region, from the Pokémon Academy of Shanghai University!"

Even from hundreds of meters away, the noise from all directions made Xia Chi's eardrums ache.

Turning his head to look at the camera flashes from various regional alliances, Xia Chi couldn't help but sigh.

Although it's called the "World-Class Baby Cup," the atmosphere and feel are nowhere near as good as a regional cup like the Shanghai Baby Cup.

However, for Xia Chi, who had just experienced a legendary battle, these were all minor incidents.

I was crushed by Tao Dailang's evil chains, were you crushed?
I almost died, have you? (Eastern Wolf Warrior-style disdainful sneer)

Putting aside his joking thoughts, Xia Chi's gaze swept across the rugged battlefield, looking towards the other side.

He happened to run into Ruby, who was dressed in a smart combat uniform and wearing tactical goggles, and was also looking at him.

The two exchanged a smile from afar.

There was no sense of impending war; instead, there was a strong feeling of mutual respect.

This is also the essence of the competition.

It provides an opportunity for young trainers from all over the world to exchange ideas and learn from each other.

More significance, such as "regional honor" and "league glory," is given by the audience outside the arena.

Due to time constraints, Xia Chi didn't have time to play a friendly match with Ruby during his preparations at the Beishang Township Resort.

But this doesn't mean he doesn't know one of the main characters from the original timeline.

Putting aside their origins, their main Pokémon are virtually identical to those in the special episodes.

Swampert, Milotic, and Gardevoir.

This is a perfect lineup that many trainers envy, combining good looks, beauty, and strength.

On the battlefield, which was shrouded in an energy shield, the referee, riding a Shielded Swordsman, flew around the arena to inspect the area.

After confirming that everything was in order, he returned to the center line of the battlefield and blew the whistle to signal the start of the match.

"law--"

Xia Chi and Ruby threw out the Poké Balls they had prepared almost simultaneously.

"Tire Meow, prepare for battle!"

"The decision is yours, Menas!"

Two beams of white light flashed, and on the rocky ground, the mysterious Tyrell and the elegant Milotic stood at opposite ends.

The battle officially begins!
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"Tirey Meow, Draft Close!" Facing Milotic, a pure Water-type opponent, Xia Chi naturally started with [Draft].

"Mienshao, Ice Beam!"

Ruby reacted swiftly, responding with a counter-grass-type [Ice Beam].

A rich, verdant light bloomed at the feet of Tire Cat, whose slender hind legs lightly touched the ground before leaping high into the air.

It's clearly a Grass-type move, but it exhibits the lightness and agility of a Flying-type move.

Ruby was startled; so fast!

Both Tire Cat's inherent speed and the speed at which it unleashes its moves are incredibly fast!

At this speed, the freezing beam would have a hard time hitting Tire Meow!

Ruby, quick-witted, commanded, "MIMI, unleash the Freeze Beam on the ground!"

MIMI is Ruby's nickname for Milotic. In Ruby's tacit understanding with the Pokémon, this special name signifies the importance of the command.

Milotic instantly understood Ruby's meaning.

With its head held high, it lowered slightly, and the freezing beam that had been aimed at Tire Cat's jump point was released onto the rocky ground around it.

Ice-elemental energy, containing a chilling aura, condensed on the ground.

Before long, a smooth ice surface, reflecting a crystal-clear luster, formed on the field with Milotic's body as the center!

Xia Chi raised an eyebrow slightly. Was he trying to take advantage of the low friction of the ice surface to make Tire Cat lose control of her body on it?

Ruby, you're a physics genius!

Of course, Tire Cat can't fly. Even when using a flying-type move like [Acrobatics], it can only glide a short distance.

All of its offensive tactics must originate from the ground.

It must be said that freezing the ground is indeed the best way to deal with Tiremy in high-speed mode that can be thought of in a short time.

Ruby did indeed inherit his father Chirley's exceptional command abilities.

But what if I use this move?
Xia Chi shouted, "Use the flower stems to tie the rocks next to Milotic!"

The words have not yet fallen.

[Drafting] In its high-speed approach to Milotic, Tyrell immediately slowed down, and then the pink flower bud on its chest was instantly released.

It reached out and grabbed the huge rock next to Milotic, which was more than two meters tall.

Ruby and Milotic have excellent teamwork, and Xia Chi and Tire Nyan are just as good.

Tire Cat also knew what Xia Chi meant.

By using the flower stem to connect with the rock, you can briefly escape the limitations of the ice surface and launch an attack on Milotic!

This is a tactic that Tilleymeg and Lin Qunzhi discussed a few days ago when Tilleymeg was asking Lin Qunzhi's Venusaur for tips on using Vine Whip.

The cat, which was running on the ground, suddenly took off into the air, and then the elongated flower stem tightened forcefully.

Driven by this force, Tyreemon approached Milotic at an even more terrifying speed.

As the two elves passed each other, the claw tip, wreathed in brilliant green light, suddenly slashed down.

"Fuwu!"

With a short cry of pain, Milotic's smooth, jade-like scales were marked with claw marks, and dense grass-type energy was seeping into its body through the wounds!

However, this was not the end of the first wave of attacks.

"Seed Machine Gun!"

As Xia Chi gave the order, Tire Meow, who was still moving freely between Milotic and rocks by relying on the flower stem, once again gathered energy.

Energy blasts, each the size of a tree fruit and entirely emerald green, hurtled towards Milotic.

Although the accuracy of bullets in the run-and-gun mode might be a little off because Tilley is "swinging" in the air.

But there were too many bullets and the target was too big!

At this moment, Tyree was like a mobile machine gun, frantically firing at Milotic!
(End of this chapter)