Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

Just as Mu Yun was pondering, two elves appeared in the battlefield.

Liu Jianhao sent out Arcanine that had been evolved with a Fire Stone.

Because it wasn't carrying a Pokémon item that increases growth speed, Arcanine's level was only 24.

Among all the participants in the group stage, it wasn't very low, but it wasn't high either.

Mu Yun then turned his gaze to Liu Hesheng's front.

It was a humanoid elf with a deep purple body.

He was clad in full armor, his hands were sharp blades formed from purple flames, and his eyes blazed with intense fire, giving him an imposing presence.

It is none other than Azure Blade Demon, one of the Ghost-type Pokémon!

Azure Flame Blade Demon is a legendary being who was reborn as the soul of a powerful heavily armored swordsman after his death, due to the accumulation of his resentment.

Of course, this is just a folk tale.

In fact, due to their unique characteristics and eerie behavior, each Ghost-type Pokémon has its own "urban legend".

Thinking this, Mu Yun activated his Data Eye, and a panel even more exaggerated than Lu Jiayi's Heracross came into view.

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【Sprite: Azure Flame Blade Demon】

Gender: Male

[Attribute: Fire + Ghost]

[Level: 29 (Senior)]

【Characteristic: Shattered Armor (When attacked by a physical move, you can choose to lower your defense, thereby greatly increasing your speed)】

[Moves: Immobilization, Resentment, Shared Fate, Glare, Spark, Stop While You're Strike, Startle, Smoke of Purification, Flame Vortex, Regret Sword, Phosphorus Fire, Shadow of the Night, Charged Flame Strike, Burn Away]

【Item Carried: Azure Flame Blade Armor (Special)】

[Potential: King-level]

[Racial stats: 525]

Special Bonus: 1. Crown Prince (First Double): Energy quality increased by 30%, meaning the power of all moves is increased by 30%.

2. Evolution - Cursed Armor (Advanced): Increases the power of Ghost-type moves by 36% and the power of Fire-type moves by 36%.

3. Netherworld Contractor (Unique): Consuming the contractor's stamina and energy increases growth speed; consuming the contractor's life force can significantly boost overall combat power for a short period.

【Azure Flame Blade Armor (Special): After a Celestial-level Azure Flame Blade Ghost gives birth to offspring, it can choose to burn its remaining lifespan to transform itself into armor to protect its offspring. This armor can greatly increase the defense and speed of offspring below the Celestial-level, greatly reduce the damage from moves by Pokémon below the Celestial-level, greatly reduce the energy consumption of moves, moderately increase HP, and slightly increase attack and defense. If not carried by the offspring, it will be cursed by the Azure Flame, moderately reducing all attributes and constantly being in a state of dual burning of mind and body.

When a parent or child equips this armor and breaks through to the Elite Four level, absorbing this armor will likely enhance the special effect, providing a small but permanent increase to both defenses and speed, and there is a very small chance that it will increase their potential by one level.

Note: A mother's selfless love will always be with you.

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"This Azure Flame Blade Demon is way too overpowered!"

After looking at the data panel of Azure Flame Blade Demon, even Mu Yun couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

His level of senior-level peak is unparalleled in the entire group stage, second only to Xiao Du and Bo Feng.

The three special bonuses are also ridiculously powerful.

The power of Light/Fire and Ghost-type moves is increased by 66%, and with the STAB boost, it can reach 116%!

There's also the bonus from the Netherworld Contractor, which can accelerate training and trigger explosive power, making it a god-tier skill for trainers!

That special spirit treasure called Azure Flame Blade Armor is even more sinister.

It significantly increases both defenses and speed, significantly reduces move consumption, moderately increases HP, and slightly increases both attack, but it can also significantly reduce the damage from moves by Pokémon below the Elite Four level.

Putting this in a baby cup is practically cheating!

How can players who don't use cheats compete?

Fortunately, he also had a cheat code.

Otherwise, judging from these statistics, even if both Xiao Du and Bo Feng are professional-level players, they probably still wouldn't be able to win.

"The Changqing Liu family is the strongest ghost family in the Northeast region. Before Qi Heng became the champion, they were even considered to be the strongest ghost family in the Yanhuang Alliance."

Inside the rest area, Lü Jiayi quietly introduced things to Mu Yun.

Qi Heng was the first Ghost-type champion in the Yanhuang League. It was he who united various regions to carry out the sweeping and capture of Ghost-type Pokémon in the wild, which gradually made the terrifying legend of Ghost-type Pokémon fade away.

"Although Liu Hesheng is the seventh child, he is the most talented person in the Liu family. It is said that he has awakened the special talent ability called Tongyou from the Liu family ancestor. His strength is undoubtedly the best among the younger generation in Changqing Province, and even in the entire Northeast region, he is among the top." Lü Jiayi said.

"Ranked among the top?"

Mu Yun murmured the words Lü Jiayi used to describe Liu Hesheng's strength.

With these figures, you're still only ranked at the top?

What kind of non-human monster was the person in front of him in line?

Lü Jiayi, seemingly worried that Mu Yun might not understand Liu Hesheng's strength, spoke up again:

"This Azure Flame Blade Demon is his starter Pokémon and the only one he has. It's incredibly strong. The Forest Lizard you defeated before couldn't even last one round against it!"

"Even my Heracross is the same!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun nodded.

Both of you are doubly weak to fire, and with Azure Flame Blade Demon's ridiculously high stats, it's normal that you can't beat it.

Even if Xiao Du went up there, he probably wouldn't feel good if he got hit.

After all, Xiao Du is a classic example of high attack and low defense, and with the double advantage of fire attribute, it's like a glass cannon in front of this Azure Flame Blade Demon.

In contrast, this Azure Flame Blade Demon boasts high attack, high defense, high speed, and high damage reduction, making it a pure stat-based warrior with no weaknesses.

To defeat such an opponent, the only way is to crush them with higher stats.

Fortunately, Xiao Du happens to have a higher level, faster speed, and higher attack power.

Fortunately, after the system credited him, he worked hard every day without slacking off. Otherwise, even with cheats, he might not have been able to win.

Sure enough, once we left the small town of Songjiang, the number of monsters outside increased dramatically.

Just to be on the safe side, he really needs to stay diligent and keep working hard!

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In the 203-player battlefield.

"Arcanine, use Flamethrower!"

Liu Jianhao had watched Liu Hesheng's matches and knew that this Azure Flame Blade Demon was very strong in close combat.

Therefore, he did not choose to let Arcanine fight in melee combat, but instead prepared to rely on ranged attacks to wear it down.

"Azure Flame Blade Demon, use the Sword of Regret."

Even after entering the arena, Liu Hesheng's voice remained gentle, though it was remarkably clear.

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[Regret Sword: A fire-attribute physical attack move. It gathers the user's lingering feelings for something at the sword tip, striking the opponent. Depending on the intensity of the emotion, it restores a percentage of the damage dealt to the opponent's health and energy.]

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"ashamed!"

Suddenly, a large amount of fire and ghost energy surged from the Azure Flame Blade Demon's pale purple arm, which resembled a sword blade.

The two energies converged on the blade in an extremely disparate ratio.

With a whoosh, deep purple flames ignited.

Immediately afterwards, Azure Blade Demon rushed toward Arcanine at an extremely fast speed, as if it were a ghostly figure with zero gravity.

Facing the oncoming jet of flames, he made no attempt to retreat, tearing the raging pillar of fire apart with a mere flick of his sword.

The ease with which the movement surprised Liu Jianhao.

"ashamed!"

Liu Jianhao's momentary daze did not affect Cangyan Rengui's actions.

He swiftly floated in front of Arcanine, and the Blade of Regret, burning with cold, blazing flames, slashed down on its head.

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"It's over. Once the Azure Flame Blade Demon gets close, there's basically no chance of continuing the fight."

Inside the lounge, looking at the Arcanine being approached by the Azure Flame Blade Demon, Lü Jiayi said.

Mu Yun nodded in agreement.

Against a Blazing Blade Demon with this power level, Arcanine's only chance of winning might be through kiting tactics, constantly pulling the enemy back and forth.

The prerequisite is that the venue is large enough.

Otherwise, you might get caught off guard and have the Azure Flame Blade Demon close in.

Before long, just as Lü Jiayi had said, the Arcanine couldn't withstand more than a few hits from the Azure Flame Blade Demon, and its eyes turned into mosquito coils.

Looking at the defeated Arcanine, Liu Jianhao wasn't too upset, after all, he had expected it.

But the two consecutive failures still left him somewhat frustrated.

After this match, only Chi Duoduo was left in their group with one more game to play.

Although Chi Duoduo struggled a lot in her match against Lü Jiayi, her strength ranks among the top in the entire group stage.

As long as you don't encounter an opponent with an overwhelmingly strong skill level, you can generally win the match quite easily.

After watching her easily win the competition while wearing a bear costume, the group went to the public canteen for lunch.