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

Unlike any previous competition, this competition employed an unprecedented three-layer protective system, each capable of blocking a full-force attack from a champion-level Pokémon.

Even so, the organizers were still unsure whether doing so would guarantee the safety of the spectators.

Therefore, the Raven Arena, which has a capacity of over 40,000 people, only allowed 10,000 people in today, and they were all arranged to watch the game from a distance in the back row.

Even so, the sheer number of people buying tickets overwhelmed the ticketing website, and the final ticket price even reached tens of thousands of yuan.

To be honest, at such a distance, being able to only watch it on a large screen at the venue is no different from watching TV at home.

Instead, they risk being impacted by the clash of titans.

All I can say is that the battles between legendary elves are like the sweet brew made by three bees; even at the risk of being stung by the queen bee, one can't resist raiding the hive.

Inside the commentary room, both Adek and Daye were unusually excited today.

Even with their vast experience and knowledge, they were quite looking forward to today's legendary battle.

What's rather strange is that the commentary booth today wasn't just filled with them; there were also Volcarona and Infernape—

The commentary booth is relatively close to the competition venue, so if the aftershocks of a move are too intense, they can at least use their protective abilities to save themselves.

"Alright, the match starts in half an hour. Let's predict the Pokémon that will be used by both sides and the result as usual."

Da Ye chuckled and said, "Let me start by throwing out an idea. I think the starting Pokémon for both sides will most likely be Guleton and Darkrai. What do you think, Senior Adeker?"

Adek rolled his eyes at him. What else could have happened?

Left with no other choice, he could only say, "Me too."

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After discussing the starting Pokémon, the next step is naturally to predict the match results.

Xia Chen, as always, sided with the group leader Adek, leaving Da Ye with no choice but to choose Dakdo.

Although he was somewhat forced into it, he genuinely felt that Dakdo had a better chance of winning.

"Therefore, the strength that Leighton showed in the live broadcast at sea four months ago was only at the Heavenly King level. He was then seriously injured, so his recovery speed must not be that fast. It is hard to say how much strength he can exert now."

That's a fair point, but since that live broadcast, Leighton has never appeared in public again.

As to how well it has recovered, no one knows except itself and Xia Chen.

Who can say for sure about the legends of elves?

The two continued their crosstalk for a while, and before they knew it, the time was getting closer and closer to nine o'clock when the competition was to start.

Finally, with about five minutes to go until nine o'clock, amidst cheers from the audience, Xia Chen and Dakdo ascended the steps from both sides of the battlefield.

The two stood still, neither of them speaking.

Given the distance between them, the other person would basically not be able to hear them unless they shouted.

Forget about speaking, if your eyesight isn't good, you might not even be able to see the other person's facial expression.

Because the finals used a battlefield that was the standard size of the championship challenge, which was three times larger than the standard battlefield for elite-level matches.

Only a sufficiently large venue can accommodate a duel between two legendary Pokémon.

Chapter 291 The Legendary Battle, Nightmare and Crimson! ( )

Raven Arena.

There was only one minute left before the match started.

On the vast battlefield, only Xia Chen and Dakdo remained.

In a competition of this caliber, no referee dares to stand on the field.

Even a Swordsleight of Scepter, a Gym Leader, cannot guarantee the safety of the referee.

When the power of a move reaches a certain level, the barrier created by [Protection] will be ruthlessly broken through.

However, the absence of a referee does not affect the course of the competition. Pokémon battles do not have many fancy or complicated rules; whoever can stand to the end on the battlefield is naturally the winner.

A quiet and solemn atmosphere filled the air, and even the sky above the arena was covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing the upcoming legendary battle.

Hovering in mid-air, Rotum, who was temporarily acting as referee, received instructions from backstage and let out a sharp, loud whistle, plunging the audience into silence.

There was only one reason why the excited audience would shut up: the two trainers in the arena threw out the Poké Balls they were holding.

The legendary battle has officially begun!

On the left side of the battlefield, a pitch-black figure emerged from the red and white sphere.

A heavy fog, as dark as night, swirled around it, within which something indescribable seemed to twist and entangle, reflecting the deepest fears in the hearts of those who looked directly at it.

This was a scene that the audience was used to. In the previous two matches, Darkrai had also transformed into a nightmare within this black fog, reaping one opponent after another.

This time, however, it was completely different. The black mist suddenly spread, and in an instant, the half of the field where Darkrai was located was as if night had fallen.

What followed was an astonishing aura that swept across the entire venue like a raging storm. Even those in the audience hundreds of meters away felt the sudden pressure and couldn't help but hold their breath.

They then realized that in the previous two matches, Darko had been playing around like children.

But it was only when facing opponents of perhaps the same level that it revealed its true strength.

The legendary realm known as the Nightmare God!

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Darkrai's formidable aura failed to penetrate even a fraction of the halfway line.

Because on the other side of the battlefield, an aura no weaker than that of the Nightmare Realm was also spreading.

Crimson light shone everywhere, revealing a huge, orange-red lizard nearly three meters long standing proudly, its scales, claws, feathers, and even the pheasant feathers on its head.

Every part of her body radiated a crimson pulse, like a benevolent sun shining upon the earth, piercing and dispelling every darkness and shadow.

Nightmare and Crimson, two domains carrying completely different auras, collided like Mars colliding with Earth in the center of the battlefield, neither able to gain the upper hand.

Before the battle even began, the intense clash of forces, enough to overturn the entire battlefield, ignited the passion of everyone present.

The audience generously showered the two elves with thunderous cheers and screams.

There were clearly 10,000 people, yet they roared out a frenzied atmosphere that surpassed even when the arena was at full capacity.

In the commentary booth, Adek completely lost his former Unicron champion composure and was shouting passionately.

"It really is Gu Leton! Xia Chen has not let us down. The trump card that has been hidden for the entire series has finally been revealed! And Gu Leton's strength is different from his weak performance four months ago. He has shown that he is strong enough to compete with Darkrai."

"This is our first time observing a legendary Pokémon up close. The amazing aura of the two, like [domains], reveals a small part of this mysterious and unknown realm to us. The significance of this competition is far more than just [determining the champion and runner-up of the World Youth Championship]. It is also an excellent opportunity for modern society to understand legendary Pokémon."

"This match will surely go down in history!"

As Adek said, the significance of this match has long since transcended the World Youth Championship itself.

In recent years, legendary elves have become more active, while humans know very little about these godlike beings.

Learn about legends that exist only through oral tradition and texts in ancient books whose authenticity is unknown.

What else is hidden behind their mysterious power?

At this moment, whether they are rookie trainers just starting out or league champions, they are all watching this match like newborn children full of curiosity about the world.

Among them are League champions like Cynthia and Gatria, who stand in the light, as well as certain big shots hiding in the shadows.

Where countless burning gazes converged, the two legendary spirits moved.

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Still as a mountain, swift as thunder.

The instant the domain was fully expanded, Darkrai and Gullardon sprang into action like lightning, simultaneously charging toward each other.

The audience could only see two comet-like figures, one black and one red, streak past, and the distance of more than a hundred meters between the two elves was wiped away in an instant.

The two trajectories intersected, and then, a sound like thunderbolts from the heavens struck out, captivating the entire audience.

Energy surged, flames billowed, and despite the absence of any fire-based attacks, a light brighter than the sun suddenly shone in the air.

The energy ripples generated by the fierce collision of moves spread through the air like ocean waves, dissolving into nothingness when they reached the first layer of protective shield covering the battlefield.

The organizers, watching the live broadcast of the match, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the protective shield was strong enough; there shouldn't be any accidents today.

However, before this thought could even linger in his mind for a second, the collision of the two Pokémon's second moves in the next instant easily tore apart the first protective shield with a deafening roar.

The person in charge of the competition was distressed and sweating profusely.

The competition has only just begun!

The good news is that Darkrai and Gullett separated after this contact, giving them the opportunity to repair the first layer of protection.

The bad news is that the two elves walked leisurely after their encounter, without even taking a breath, which proves that it was just a preliminary test.

The tests that the three-layered protective shield needs to undergo are only just beginning.

The electric-type Pokémon backstage at Raven Arena were generating electricity with all their might, and the first layer of protective shield was finally repaired just before the two Pokémon clashed again.

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"This Darkrai has at most just reached the Legendary level, about the same strength as me when I was a hundred years old, so there's not much to worry about."

Taking a break from his busy schedule, Gu Leton sent a telepathic message to Xia Chen to reassure him.

Xia Chen showed little joy and remained cautious.

As can be seen from the recent probing, Leighton is not much stronger.

But at this moment, he couldn't lose his composure, so he immediately replied telepathically, "I understand, but we still need to be careful of its [dark hole], or even [hypnosis]."

Therefore, Leighton felt a chill and responded silently.

The communication between the man and the dragon had just ended when Darko was already preparing to launch another attack.

"Darkrai, Psychic!"

Xia Chen retorted without backing down: "Gulerton, go all out and crash!"

The two Pokémon met and separated with lightning speed. After testing their opponent's strength, the trainers finally issued the first command of the entire match.

As it turns out, the mindless Dark Hole and Dream Eater combo only works in matches where you're easy prey. Against opponents like Xia Chen and Gu Leton, Dakdo's choices were quite cautious.

With a powerful mental focus, a Psychic-type special attack that countered Guleton's attacks.

Therefore, it's no secret that Leyton's type is Fighting/Dragon, as Darkrai's STAB moves don't deal much damage.