Pokémon: Legendary Pokémon Simulator, Starting with Arceus

Xiong Meng had already taken his seat in the players' designated area, while the other areas were already full of people.

There weren't many people around, and neither Luo An nor Xiong Hunyu were there. There were also a few people he didn't recognize.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

As the sound of fireworks rang out, the venue fell silent for a moment, and the guide picked up the microphone to begin speaking.

"Oh, oh, oh! Good morning, everyone! It's time for the annual rookie competition again!!"

"Time flies! A year has passed in the blink of an eye. I'm sure everyone is curious about which new people will be joining this time, and how much the seniors who have been here before have improved."

"So without further ado! Let's introduce our invited guests!"

"Xiong Biao, the dojo master of a level 2 dojo who recently passed the Heavenly King certificate exam, will be giving the opening speech!"

As the commentator finished speaking, the atmosphere instantly became heated, and everyone started cheering. Familiar faces also came out from backstage.

He smiled and greeted the commentator, then took the microphone and said, "The commentator has said everything, there's not much more to say."

"I hope all the participants will perform to their satisfaction. Friendship first, competition second. That's my announcement!"

"The 78th Rookie Contest has officially begun!!"

"oh!!!!"

Audiences love this kind of person—quiet yet experienced, who not only gets things started faster but also provides a comfortable listening experience.

As the bear-wielding hand swung down heavily, creating a heated atmosphere, two contestants walked in.

"Two members have already entered the venue. They are Gu Jingming, a junior, and He Wenhao, also a junior. Neither of them is here for the first time."

"The other people's Pokémon are Escavalier and Golduck! Last time, they were in the top 32 and top 16!"

Let's wait and see how it goes this time!

The first commentator was talking wildly into the microphone, while Xiong Biao stood quietly with his arms crossed. The former was responsible for introducing the game and getting the audience emotional, while the latter was responsible for the battle commentary and Q&A.

Alright! Contestants, please enter. Now, draw lots to select your venue!

The giant screen in the center displayed an image, first showing the two characters choosing their fighting style: one chose Normal, the other Wild Battle. "Oh, what are you seeing! Gu Jingming chose Normal, while He Wenhao chose to fight with his trainer!"

"He Wenhao's choice might be related to his previous participation in other regional competitions, where he achieved a top-4 finish in his first regional competition!"

"I heard that we failed because we encountered our own people, otherwise we could have improved even more."

The commentator's words made He Wenhao's lips twitch; there was no need to say these things.

I patted my face to stay calm. There was a reason for choosing to fight in the wild. I went to the local dojo to learn some skills when I went out before, and my strength improved a lot.

Moreover, it's essentially the opponent's Golduck, so a battle with a trainer would suit him better. I wonder if he'll succeed this time.

A spinning wheel appears on the screen, and the pointer starts to spin...

"What will the result be...? The speed is starting to slow down... The results are in!"

"Congratulations to Gu Jingming! This is a regular competition. Now, let's draw the venue... It's the forest venue!!"

After the venue was confirmed, the competition area split open, disappearing into two dense forests with no lakes in between.

Gu Jingming frowned, while He Wenhao smiled.

"Oh no, this time it's pure forest, which is a disadvantage for contestant Gu Jingming."

Xiong Biao's expression was serious. "A thorough understanding of various competition types and the ability to fight in various venues are the foundation of a trainer."

"It's certainly more effective to stay in a familiar venue, but it can also be troublesome if something unexpected happens. It depends on whether Gu Jingming is prepared for that."

On the battlefield, the referee walked to the center and raised his right hand, "The match is ready to begin. Please send out your Pokémon."

"The Knight Snail is on the field!"

"Snail!"

"Gotha duck, go go go!"

"Gotha!"

The Pokémon with armored knight lances on both hands has a calm and collected gaze.

The large, pale blue duck stands upright, with a red gem on its forehead that sparkles in the sun.

"The competition rules have been reaffirmed: it will be a regular competition, with a limit of four skills, one item, and only one option for Mega Evolution, etc."

"Finally, harming trainers is prohibited! The battle ends when either side's Pokémon is unable to battle."

The referee stepped onto the adjacent flying platform. "Now, the match begins!"

"Knight Snail Sword Dance!"

"Dream on, Golduck's Freeze Ray!"

The freezing ray can freeze you, so the Knight Snail has to stop and avoid it.

"Oh, someone tried to get greedy at the start, but unfortunately they didn't succeed."

"Then let's move at high speed to get close and use melee combat!"

The failure to enhance the weapon directly changes the tactics. The Knight Snail's advantage lies in its unparalleled attack. As long as it can get close, it can take down the enemy in one combo.

Instant teleportation increases speed and creates afterimages; the Knight's Lance is covered in a faint white light; once Golduck is caught, it's a combo attack.

"Water Waves block the way!"

"Gotha!"

Pu gathered water in his palm and slammed it onto the ground, unleashing a nearly two-meter-high wall of water centered on Golduck.

It directly forms a protective circle.

The Knight Snail needs to find a way to break through the defenses before it can get close, or abandon this attack and find another opportunity. "You underestimate me and the Knight Snail! Clear a path in!!"

"Snail!"

The mighty knight wielded his lance, shattering the wall of water in front of him.

"I've been waiting for you, Mind Hammer!"

But the other party was no ordinary person. Golduck activated the red gem on its fingertip, and a huge psychic hammer had been waiting for a long time.

"Oh no, get out of there..."

The Knight Snail tried to dodge, but inertia held it back, and with Golduck's prediction, its mind-mashing attack successfully hit.

"!!!"

The Knight Snail smashed into the ground, creating cracks and kicking up dust. Without hesitation, Gu Jingming chose to continue the attack.

"The waves of the Gotha River!"

He didn't believe the opponent would be defeated after taking one hit, so he opted for kiting and area-of-effect skills.

"Didn't fall for it?" He Wenhao muttered to himself. "Knight Snail, try again! 'High-speed movement to close the distance and then melee attack!'"

"Snail!"

The water wall broke through again, and the figure closed in. This time, Golduck wasn't prepared with any moves.

Gu Jingming hadn't expected his opponent to be so fierce even after taking a full-force attack, with his speed barely decreasing.

Then came a series of "bang bang" sounds. Golduck, unable to dodge in time, took full damage. It tried to create distance but to no avail, as the two knight lances attacked relentlessly.

"Oh no! Golduck is completely trapped now, he's been caught!"

"Goldfish are naturally crispy, so if we can't create distance between them, it might be the end of the game."

As the referee and Xiong Biao's voices came over, He Wenhao gritted his teeth. Since the worst-case scenario had already occurred, he would fight to the death.

"Damn it, if I can't dodge, I won't dodge! Immobilization spell!"

The ruby ​​lit up during the gap in the lance's swing. At this distance, the Knight Snail had no chance to dodge. After the skill hit, He Wenhao quickly issued another command.

"Directly freezing light combined with water to create a shockwave!"