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Chapter 154 Don’t underestimate my intelligence network!

Because it was still the group stage a few days ago, Cynthia's opponents were mostly elite trainers from various regions, so it was easy for her to defeat them all.

So Qingyu didn't start her live stream until the elimination rounds began today.

In this intense quarterfinal battle, Cynthia will face Shaka, the Dragon-type Gym Leader from Unova's Twin Dragons City.

This handsome old man is no ordinary person; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's a gym leader in the Unova region.

Even the artifacts passed down in the Twin Dragons Dojo, which he guards, are closely related to the two black and white dragons of Unova who pursue ideals and truth.

Conservative estimates suggest that Shaka's true strength is no less than that of the King.

As for who will win between him and this year's "Newcomer of the Year" Sinnoh champion Cynthia, the answer will be revealed soon.

As the host continued to liven up the atmosphere, the cheers from the audience were deafening, and the entire city of Zhuotai became lively.

"Go for it, Zhu Lan!!!"

Sitting next to Qingyu, Gadria quickly blended in and used "Loud Roar" with her Hellish Cute Voice.

Qingyu, who was about to shout along, paused in surprise.

I'm usually the one yelling at the audience, how come I got to experience that trick today?
And as a superpowered person, is it legal for you to shout loudly?

[The female trainer sitting next to the streamer is so cute! Is this the Masters Tournament? I love it!]

[Upstairs, that's Lady Cattleya from Sinnoh's Battle Castle, known for her notoriously violent fighting style...]

[Gardelia's doing well too, even our Pokémon TV's top streamer, Teacher Yu, is getting involved (Piplup grins.jpg)]

[If this adorable girl were the one yelling and shouting in the livestream every day, it wouldn't be so bad, I really don't know who Teacher Yu is!]

"Hey hey, both teams are in position!"

During the live chat discussion, the host, Qi Shu's voice quickly filled the entire venue, triggering another round of enthusiastic cheers.

Who will be the first player to secure a spot in the semifinals? Let's wait and see!

"Game start!"

As the announcer's words and the referee's whistle sounded simultaneously, the two trainers standing on the field threw out the Poké Balls they had prepared.

After two flashes of red light, two enormous, imposing dragons made their grand entrance.

"Cynthia's starting lineup is Kommo-o, a Fighting and Dragon type Pokémon, while Mr. Shaka has chosen Hydreigon, a powerful pseudo-legendary Pokémon from the Unova region, with a Dark and Dragon type."

"As expected of the Dragon Attribute Master Tournament, the opening match was a battle between two pseudo-legendary characters, and neither of them was at a disadvantage in terms of stats!"

Looking at the two giant dragons on the field, Qingyu gave a brief introduction.

Of the eighteen known types in the Pokémon world, the Dragon type is truly the most unique.

From the moment this attribute was created, its name has been completely associated with power, and most of the powerful legendary Pokémon or pseudo-legendary Pokémon in various regions are Dragon-type.

Besides the fact that Dragon Pokémon generally have higher base stats than other types, their wide range of move learning options is also a factor in their strength.

With both numerical values ​​and mechanics, how are other Pokémon supposed to compete with you?
Even before the Fairy type was introduced, the type matchups around the Dragon type were quite absurd—

The four basic attributes of water, fire, grass, and electricity are all very weak against it. Apart from the Dragon attribute itself, the only other attribute that counters it is the less common Ice attribute.

That's why legends about dragon-slaying shells and dragon-slaying knives were so prevalent in the early days.

Because there aren't many Pokémon that can truly threaten the Dragon Pokémon. But by this point, clever players have probably already noticed the problem—

I don't care about this or that, just talk to my Moonburst (Moon Power)!
That statement is indeed correct.

Since the emergence of the fairy attribute, the once-powerful dragon army has finally encountered its nemesis, and its status in the martial arts world has plummeted.

Even Marill, which has always been unremarkable among Fairy-type Pokémon, can become a "dragon slayer" that makes countless Dragon-type Pokémon tremble with fear thanks to its Huge Power ability and Belly Drum.

As for the two pseudo-gods on the field, they are both unlucky guys who are four times weaker than fairies.

"Would it be better if we used Tokiss?"

Qingyu thought to herself subconsciously, then quickly shook her head.

"No, it's right not to make a move now. We can keep our trump cards hidden for a while."

After all, both sides are pseudo-legendary characters, so who's afraid of whom!
"According to Teacher Yu's inside information, Cynthia's Kommo-o should have the Soundproof ability, while Hydreigon must have the Levitate ability."

"Neither of these two characteristics will have a significant impact on this match, so it will mainly come down to who has the better command ability."

[The streamer even knows this?]

[Teacher Yu: Don't underestimate my intelligence network!]

As soon as Qingyu finished speaking, Gadria, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Inside information? You'd probably have to ask Zhu Lan directly!
Just as Qingyu was analyzing, Xia Ka and Zhu Lan had already made their first attempt.

"Oh? Is Shaka, to play it safe, commanding the three-headed dragon to use its Stand, hoping to find an opportunity to ascend to the heavens and strengthen itself?"

"The choice of Zhulan is also very safe. Let's use the piercing sound to test the waters and see if the opponent will switch characters because of the piercing sound debuff, giving the staff-tailed Kommo-o a chance to strengthen."

"See that? That's what makes a battle between masters. They're already hiding eight hundred tricks up their sleeves from the very beginning!"

Based on the commands from both sides, Qingyu almost immediately analyzed their intentions.

Gadriya was focused on the beautiful blonde figure on the field, but after hearing Qingyu's commentary, she suddenly turned her head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Is this guy's reaction that fast?
Moreover, his analysis was almost entirely correct, and his speed in making judgments was absurd; his information processing ability was even faster than that of someone with superpowers like myself…

No wonder she has so many fans.

However, he does seem to lack experience in combat, and there is clearly a crucial factor that he has not considered.

Just as Gadriya was thinking this, Qingyu suddenly smiled slightly and said again:

"Although it seems that Hydreigon has made a small profit by using a Stand and being temporarily safe, however..."

"Because the piercing sound is a sound-based attack, even if the Stand of Hydreigon is in front of it, it cannot prevent this attack from affecting the main body."

Sound-based moves can penetrate Substitute, which is not common knowledge in the Pokémon world.

"Next, if Shaka insists on strengthening himself, he'll have to consider whether his three-headed dragon can withstand a single punch from his opponent!"

"So, Shaka's most likely option now is—"

"Dragon Star Group!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the three-headed dragon flying low in the sky raised its head, and a ball of violent dragon-attribute energy gradually condensed.

Thank you to Shimizu no Son for the donation.
Just to clarify beforehand, since the Masters Tournament is a real-world competition, in-game data cannot be used as a direct comparison.
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