Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

The wind, rain, thunder, and lightning struck him down time and time again, but he rose from the ground again and again and continued to dance.

A fierce wind arose, and several small tornadoes gradually moved and merged into one, until a tornado larger than Milotic's entire body completely engulfed him!

Milotic's body could only move helplessly as the tornado swirled around it.

The audience had forgotten that the scene before them was created by Milotic himself, and were completely immersed in the performance.

They clasped their hands together and silently watched Milotic trapped in the raging wind, as if lending their strength to this indomitable fighter against fate.

"Milotic, use Water Gun!"

After a long silence, Xia Chen finally spoke the first and last words of the performance.

Amidst the dark clouds of the tornado, a thick, azure-blue water cannon shot into the sky, tearing apart the clouds overhead!

The brilliant sunshine once again illuminated the earth.

Then, the powerful current of water tore the tornado that had trapped Milos to pieces!

Water droplets swept up by the tornado scattered and burst forth, and the splashing water droplets, refracted by the sunset glow, even created a faint rainbow in the sky.

Beneath the rainbow, Milos stands majestically.

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The audience's reaction was unlike that of any previous performance.

It's not the perfunctory applause for a boring performance, nor the thunderous applause for a brilliant one.

After a brief silence, applause rang out sporadically in the audience, but most people remained staring blankly at the stage, still unable to shake off the emotion they had just experienced.

More and more applause awakened more and more people; there were no cheers, no applause.

There was only the audience's long and continuous applause.

They were suddenly very glad that they had come to the event today and hadn't missed this breathtaking performance.

While it's certainly not something to say you'll regret missing it for the rest of your life, you can only truly understand the emotion of being immersed in it by experiencing it firsthand.

After the second half of the performance had been quiet, the live stream chat finally erupted in excitement.

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Forgive me for only being able to say these two words; my limited vocabulary only allows me to say this much."

"Spartacus!"

"It's so moving and mind-blowing! After watching videos of lavish performances for two months, I never realized that lavish performances could be so breathtaking!"

"I don't want to talk about the technical aspects. The core of this performance really moved me. From the initial tranquility to the oppressive atmosphere of impending storm, and then to the struggle and explosion, I can only say that, in terms of concept alone, all the previous performances combined cannot compare to a single hair of Milotic!"

"It was like watching a stage play. Come to think of it, was the performance a portrayal of Milotic from its Feebas stage onwards?"

"Master Pigeon, why did you unleash such a powerful move in the preliminary round?"

"I don't care, if Master Yi and Ralts didn't have such a brilliant design, I'd kill you!"

Chapter 146 Don't call me Teacher Mikoli, I want to call him Old Xia Chen

Teacher! (6k three-in-one)

The contestants' rest area was as quiet as a library. Everyone stared blankly at the beautiful elf on the big screen, his amazing performance still echoing in their minds.

While one group of people was having a great time playing in the mud and shooting slingshots, the other group picked up rocket launchers and wiped them all out in one fell swoop.

How can this compare?

Go home and go catch the King Carp!

But besides the pessimistic emotions of worry, jealousy, or feeling inferior that permeated the rest area, many people also revealed a thoughtful look in their eyes.

Especially those trainers who had already figured out their own move combinations to perform, they were almost guaranteed to pass the preliminary rounds.

An idea naturally popped into their minds.

If Xia Chen can present a story as a performance, why can't I?

With three days left until the semi-finals, there is plenty of time to conceive the plot, actions, and practice.

They all realized the same thing: since Xia Chen had already demonstrated this style, others would inevitably imitate this emotionally rich performance.

Others acted, but I didn't.

That's bound to be cold!

When all the logic is put together, a wise person realizes a truth.

The upcoming matches are about to get intense!

However, Xia Chen is really strange. This kind of performance style, which can be used as a big move, can be shown in the finals.

He would absolutely crush the competition and win the championship with a crushing victory, so why did he use it in the preliminary round?

Isn't this giving others an opportunity to emulate and learn from it?

Does he have an even more powerful trump card up his sleeve? Or is his goal simply to get everyone involved?

Whichever the reason, it's a bit outrageous, isn't it?

What they didn't expect was that both of these outrageous reasons were why Xia Chen chose to present them so early.

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The applause lasted for nearly five minutes before finally ending under the control of the host, Vivian.

She gestured with her hand and smiled, "I understand everyone's excitement. I was completely blown away by Mr. Xia Chen and Minas's performance. But the competition isn't over yet. Let's continue and hear the judges' comments!"

The audience's attention immediately shifted to the guest seats.

The four renowned judges, their faces etched with barely suppressed excitement, spoke almost simultaneously, then stopped just as quickly.

After some polite deference, they finally decided that Rika would take the lead.

Lijia, who is usually quiet and reserved, had a slightly flushed face. She said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Xia Chen. This is the most moving performance I have seen in recent years. Your multi-layered display of beauty has also inspired me. I think I know how to show the unique fragrance and charm of grass-type elves."

Without a doubt, Miss Lijia knows how to put on a glamorous performance.

She knew that Milotic's enchanting voice at the start of the match was extremely important.

Without that voice to calm the audience and quickly immerse them in the performance, the overall effect of the show will be greatly diminished.

So, could her Grass-type Pokémon's moves, like Sweet Scent, have the same effect?

Next up is Misty, the Cerulean City Gym Leader. Compared to Rika, Misty, who is already outgoing and lively, is even more excited.

"I don't think I need to comment anymore. Whether it's the auditory or the visual experience, Milotic has given us the ultimate enjoyment. Of course, what's most touching is the emotion it conveys. It's a performance that truly brings tears to my eyes!"

Faced with such an outstanding performance, it would be difficult to find fault, and Xiaoxia was generous with her praise.

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The remaining two judges were Mikoli and Maxiu, who had been noticeably stricter and gave lower scores in previous competitions.

The audience watched them expectantly, with a touch of wicked amusement in wondering if they could hear any negative comments from them.

At this moment, the live stream camera was also pointed at Mikoli, who seemed to be brewing something.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the man, exuding an air of elegance, slowly stood up and clapped his hands gently.

"You did a great job!"

Lillian was quite taken aback, "Ms. Mikoli"

Mikoli suddenly interrupted excitedly, "Don't call me Teacher Mikoli. In the world of glamorous performances, I call him Teacher Xia Chen!"

Xia Chen: "."

Mikkelsen’s voice rose and fell, “This is true magnificence! Elegant to the point of envy! It’s like it’s shimmering! Glory to you!”

Although it's a bit exaggerated, it's understandable if it's Mikoli, who is full of artistic flair, right?

After reciting a heartfelt hymn of praise, Mikoli concluded by saying, "If possible, please come to Liuli City to perform sometime in the future. The people there will go crazy for you!"

Three of the four judges have already become fans of Xia Chen, so it seems unlikely that Ma Xiu will be selected in the end.

Surprisingly, Miss Ma Xiu's reaction was much more subdued.

After a standard, unremarkable critique, she smiled and said, "I look forward to your even more brilliant and outstanding performances in the future."

After the comments, the much-anticipated scoring process naturally follows.

Unsurprisingly, all four gave a perfect score of 25.

No one was surprised; in this situation, it was actually big news that someone gave a score of 24.

Perhaps after the Grand Contest has continued to develop and improve, and many different styles have emerged, Xia Chen's performance today will seem insignificant.

But in this nascent stage where everything was still in a state of confusion and uncertainty, the impact of this performance and the shock it brought to people absolutely deserve a perfect score.

One hundred points! That's Xia Chen's answer in the preliminary round of the first Grand Contest!

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The competition wasn't just for Xia Chen; after the festivities, the first day of the Grand Contest continued.

The last few contestants were really unlucky. After tasting Xia Chen's perfect performance, the following performances were completely tasteless and uninteresting.

However, among the dozen or so unappetizing dishes, there was one that was quite refreshing.

A contestant from the Sinnoh region named Dawn and her Piplup used a combination of moves such as Growl, Bubble Beam, and Scald to present a heartwarming performance.

The judges gave it full recognition and a good score.

As for the others, they'll most likely be unlucky and eliminated in the first round.

Thus concludes the first day of the Grand Contest.

After the competition, with the covert support of the event organizers, Xia Chen's dazzling performance video unsurprisingly went viral online.

Many people who previously thought that a glamorous performance was nothing more than a few moves and fireworks have changed their minds.

The already ridiculously popular and extravagant competition has become a phenomenon that is the talk of the nation.

But for the remaining half of the contestants who haven't yet made their appearances, the pressure from this hype is immense.

One night is neither a long nor a short time.

Let's switch to the performance plan we prepared a long time ago. What if we mess it up?