Pokémon: Legendary Pokémon Simulator, Starting with Arceus

Chapter 157 Opening Lightning Strike

{Wife!!! ! ...

[Bullshit, she's my wife, Sabrina!!!]

[Bullshit, it's mine! Then climb over there!]

[No need for words, let's duel! Whoever wins gets the right to call me "wife."]

[Hehe, I'll give it a try then, let's fight!!!]

【Oh dear, poor baby Naza! So pitiful!】

No friends, no good parents, how could I be so miserable?!

Xiong Meng:

The opening ceremony was struck by lightning, and everyone seemed to go a little crazy.

However, he understands that he is currently enjoying great popularity, and releasing a solo video now would give him a boost.

In addition, Naz is indeed beautiful and cute, so it's perfectly normal for netizens to react this way, as if they're seeing her for the first time in their past lives.

It's the same performance////

I didn't pay too much attention to it and continued to rest and play as usual while waiting for the next match.

Time flies, and soon it was time for Xiong Meng's competition. Since it was in the afternoon, there was no need to go early; he went around noon.

The atmosphere at the rookie competition was electric, as one match had already taken place.

"Everyone!!! The next contestant is Xiong Meng, a soon-to-be freshman who everyone is very curious about!!"

"Oh, wait, I'm a freshman now, never mind, none of that matters!"

"The important thing is how Xiong Meng will perform in this competition, because his opponent this time is no ordinary player."

The same old commentary, which not only piqued the audience's interest but also made them grit their teeth in anger.

The bear next to him sat upright, indicating that the mischievous guy next to him was fine, his eyes fixed on the entrance below.

His eyes held a complex mix of emotions, which ultimately culminated in a soft sigh.

"Alright! Now, please welcome both sides to the stage!! They are freshman Xiong Meng and senior Yi Hao!!"

Xiong Meng slowly walked to the command position and looked at Yi Hao, the player opposite him, across the distance.

There are no outstanding normal people, just people who are perfectly normal in every way.

This was Xiong Meng's first thought upon seeing it.

A strong guy, looking relaxed, but not easy to deal with.

This was Yihao's first thought upon seeing it.

But the former knew that there were no easy opponents who made it this far, and the latter knew the same, having even watched previous matches.

An ultimate special forces attacker, so powerful it's terrifying.

"No need to say more about Xiong Meng; Mudkip's strength is undeniable. I wonder if he's made any progress lately."

"Yihao should not be underestimated either. He was a top four player last year, and his strength has greatly improved this year."

"Most importantly, Yihao's Pokémon is a Grass-type Sceptile! This is extremely effective against Mudkip!"

"Alright! Without further ado, let's start drawing the battle type and arena!!"

The screen displays the choices for the two players.

"Oh ho, since they both chose 'anything,' they seem pretty confident."

What will the result be?

The wheel starts spinning, and eventually both sides stop at the regular game.

The format is out! It's a regular tournament!! Right now, it seems to favor the bear, since Mudkip's attack range is large, and Sceptile's speed is terrifying!

"Next up is the venue draw; I wonder what the results will be..."

Everyone stared intently at the screen, tense as the pointer spun.

"It's...it's a forest terrain!! A forest terrain that's extremely advantageous for Yihao!!"

Who was the most excited when the venue was decided? It certainly wasn't the two contestants.

Xiong Meng didn't care about that aspect; the venue didn't matter. He was confident in Mudkip.

Of course, there aren't many suitable locations for Mudkip, so it mostly depends on the weather.

As for Yihao, he was also frowning at the moment. Coincidentally, his teacher had told him a tactic a couple of days ago.

A tactic often used by a Mudkip or Swampert...

"Please release your Pokémon!"

"Lizard King!"

"Mumpfish!"

"Let's begin reading out the rules of this match: There are four skill restrictions, you cannot attack the trainer, you can only use one item, and you can only choose one type of Mega Evolution."

The referee returned to the air. "The match begins now!"

"The Mudskipper prays for rain!"

"Selling fruit~"

"Lizard King Grassland!"

"add!"

"Oh, oh, oh, Xiong Meng is still using the weather-based opening strategy, and Yi Hao has chosen the same tactic!"

"Dark clouds and heavy rain, lush grass—the wondrous environment in which Pokémon are controlled is once again on display, with the two existing independently!"

With the weather ready, Xiong Meng didn't issue any more commands. Mudkip wasn't a good target for the first attack; now it was just a matter of waiting.

Yihao frowned, was he waiting for him to make the first move?

"The Lizard King's Lightning Flash!"

"add!"

The Lizard King transformed into a streak of white light and approached, its speed across the arena comparable to that of Blaziken.

"The Ripple of Water!"

The familiar wall of water reappeared, spreading outwards.

Water Ripple is now a must-have in almost every match; it's undeniably amazing.

Its area-of-effect attack is both offensive and defensive, making it ideal for the slow-moving Mudkip.

The same applies to rainmaking; while enhancing skills, it's also important to maintain physical condition, as dry skin on a Mudkip is not a good thing.

"Leaf Blade!"

Yihao has only one approach to dealing with the water wall: violent demolition!

Green blades extended from his hands, and the Lizard King focused his mind and slashed twice, successfully creating space in the first water wall.

Yihao, who was behind, suddenly realized something was wrong. According to the previous situation, the Lizard King still had the strength to rush forward, and its momentum continued to increase as the first barrier opened up.

But this time, the first water wall was already difficult, not to mention the two more that were just as challenging.

The Lizard King had almost exhausted his momentum after dealing with the three attacks. No, this is too dangerous.

We've stayed there too long; we must come back and readjust our attack.

But how could Xiong Meng let the Lizard King go back empty-handed?

With the timing carefully estimated, "Mumpfish, Mudslide!"

"puff!"

The moment the Lizard King stopped moving, the dark water was already in front of it, directly knocking it to the ground.

They struggled to leave through the heavy current.

"Lizard King, are you alright?"

The Lizard King shook off the dirt from its body and shook its head to indicate that it was fine.

"The Lizard King has been defeated! With the Water's Sighing Wall and the Heavy Muddy Current skill combined, what will Yihao do?!"

"Xiong Meng is currently in a very stable emotional state, not rushing to attack, but waiting quietly."

"Just like your own Pokémon, it's consistent; it's like a Pokémon that matches its trainer."

Xiong Meng:

Yihao's expression was serious. Given that move he just made in conjunction with the previous match, it wouldn't be easy for him to get close.

The turbid current will affect the Lizard King's movements, and the water's ripples will prevent people from getting too close. The stance has been established.

"Your strength is indeed formidable. To win now, we must close in quickly and then wipe you out in one fell swoop."

[Yihao suddenly started talking, and judging from his expression, he seems to be preparing to unleash a powerful attack!]

Xiong Meng immediately became alert; on television, this usually meant something big was about to happen.

Yihao slowly pulled his hand out of his pocket, revealing a colorful, mysterious gemstone with unknown symbols inside.

It's a keystone!

In response to the trainer's action, Sceptile gently flicked its tail and saw the same mysterious gem hidden in the leaves.

It's a Mega Stone!

{It's Mega Evolution!! The first Mega Evolved Pokémon in this competition has appeared!}

"The battle won't last long because,"

Colorful light emanated from Yihao's hand, and the same light appeared on the Lizard King, the two lights intertwining.

The Lizard King was enveloped in white light, which eventually dissipated.

"The Super Lizard King will provide the answer!"

"add!"

The leaves on its wrists and tail grew longer and larger, two stripes appeared on both sides of its head, and it even wore crossed green armor on its chest.

Upon seeing this, Xiong Meng on the opposite side immediately realized that things were going to get difficult, and it seemed that the only option was to buff himself.

A golden light flashed in its eyes, and as it connected with the Mudkip, it spread outwards.

Meanwhile, on the stage, the small loudspeakers in front of the two commentators were blaring alarms, which were used to detect special energy fluctuations in the venue.

"Xiong Meng hasn't just sat idly by; in fact, he's a special ability user, and he's already using it!"

"However, the report doesn't seem to offer any combat-related assistance. I wonder if it will be effective!"

The camera focused on Xiong Meng as the commentator spoke, but no one noticed any change. Normally, the use of abilities would change.

For example, the blue of waveguides and the purple of superpowers are invisible in reality but can be seen with the help of cameras.

However, Xiong Meng's choice was completely invisible on the screen, causing a stir among the audience who wondered what kind of ability it was.

The bear on the podium was also very concerned about the result and wanted to know how his son would solve it. He wasn't worried about the trainer level, but the difference in Pokémon strength was significant.

During the college entrance exam, I was only able to barely stop it with the help of Pokémon. Now, it's just three things: Mudkip, special abilities, and the trainer himself.

As for what would happen after the failure, he knew his son's personality and there was no need to worry about that.

I'm just curious now, curious about the outcome of this match.

Returning our attention to the arena, only a few seconds had passed when Yihao had already raised his arm.

"Super Lizard King! Use Leaf Blade after getting close with Quick Attack!"

"add!"

"Moppet, the Ripple of Water!"

The moment the Super Lizard King moved, the Mudkip also moved, creating the same towering water wall.

But this time the effect was very, very small...:

With greater speed and power, the ripples of water were easily sliced ​​apart.

It broke through three walls of water in succession and quickly approached the Mudskipper.

Super Lizard King arrived in the blink of an eye, a huge blade extending from its wrist, aimed directly at Mudkip.

The Mudkip has spotted it, sensed it, its eyes and mind are locked on, but...

Even though my strength has increased a lot, my body still can't keep up!

Don't panic, I'm here to help!

[Full-force Ice Fist!]

The rarely used super-knead sub-state, [vibrating tweezers] activated!

The super-powerful energy that had been prepared beforehand suddenly erupted, and Super Lizard King felt as if his head had been hit, and his mind went blank for a moment.

Mudkip was unaware of the situation on the other side; all it knew was that the trainer's voice appeared in its mind, and then the other person paused.

All the energy gathered together, and an astonishing chill emanated from his hands!

Super Lizard King's nerves were pounding wildly, and by the time he reacted, the fist was already at his abdomen.

"!!!"

A muffled thud was heard, the sound of a fist striking, but the Super Lizard King did not fly away.

The ice arrived before it could fly away!

"This is...this is unbelievable!!! This is unbelievable!!!"

"The entire forest surrounding and behind the Super Lizard King was frozen solid!!!"

"What incredible power!!"

Yihao was also stunned at this moment, looking at the blue world in front of him, his thoughts were in complete chaos. How could this be? How could it be so strong... How could the power of this ice be so strong?

After a dozen seconds, the Super Lizard King still hadn't broken free, but it also hadn't stopped its super evolution. Yihao already knew the outcome.

...Super Sceptile is unable to fight, Mudkip wins!

"Xiong Meng has won this match!! Let's congratulate him!!"

"And please have the rescue personnel come in quickly, let's rescue the Super Lizard King first."

Soon after, medical staff arrived. The nurse, who looked remarkably like Miss Joey, frowned at first glance and, after a thorough examination, called in security personnel.

After a series of actions, it was forcibly melted with fire, and the Super Lizard King emerged and exited its evolved state, its eyes spinning as it collapsed to the ground.

"You need to be careful when using this skill next time. Just now, it triggered the guaranteed protection mode. If I hadn't arrived early, I probably would have fallen into a permanent sleep."

While directing the emergency response of the "Happy Egg" (a nickname for a medical worker), the medical staff explained the situation to Xiong Meng.

This wasn't the first time she'd encountered this situation. Both seasoned veterans and champions with specialized skills could do it; simply put, the difference in strength was too great.

This sudden move was too much for the opposing team to handle, but judging from Xiong Meng's eyes, it was clear they didn't know the specifics.

They didn't blame him much.

It's normal; everyone experiences this sometimes. Just be mindful of it.

"Okay, I'll be more careful next time."

After speaking with the medical staff and finding Yihao, she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, this time it was my fault."

"It's alright, it's alright. It's a competition, how can I blame you for this?"

Yihao quickly waved his hand, saying that this was a competition and how could he blame the opponent if he wasn't strong enough?

Moreover, the other party didn't do it on purpose; they even waited with him, and the apology in their eyes was genuine.

It would be inhuman to accept an apology.

Xiong Meng shook his head and didn't say anything more. The hard truth had nothing to do with him, but he couldn't get over it in his heart.

Mudkip is his Pokémon, but as a trainer, he doesn't know Mudkip's limits, which is a big problem. He's been playing around with it lately and has been too careless. No, he can't keep doing this!

I need to have another special training session with Pokémon, and I must record everything in my previous diary.

Fortunately, the lizard king was out quickly and was not seriously injured. He woke up soon after receiving treatment from medical staff.

"There's nothing seriously wrong now. I can just take a bath and go to the sauna in the next couple of days to get rid of the cold."

"If you're worried, come for a check-up later, although the results will probably be about the same."

After the medical staff left, the Lizard King was still in a daze, touching his stomach as if it hurt a little.

Also, what causes the feeling of being very cold?

Wasn't he just fighting with the standing salamander? How did he end up here? Has the match already ended?

Why does the trainer look so excited? Why is that other trainer standing in front of me? And why does the giant salamander look so apologetic?

What exactly happened?

After confirming that the Lizard King was alright, they all left, as others still had matches to play.

Leaving behind cheering audiences and commentator Lao Deng, Xiong Meng didn't linger after leaving the hotel. He had more important things to do, but before that, he needed to complete each of his tasks.