Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

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The bear took a step forward and stepped directly into the muddy ground.

This is the venom left behind by the previous attack from the trembling salamander, mixed with the soil in the area, making it muddy.

As the bear was being blocked from contacting the venomous mud, a faint purple hue spread rapidly along its paws.

all of a sudden.

The blocking bear has been poisoned!

"Buyi?!"

Sylveon stared wide-eyed at the Enemy with the look of someone looking at an idiot, then turned back and shouted to Xia Yan.

This guy looks fierce, but his brain seems to be even less sharp than a duck's.

Onion Soldier: ? ? ?

However, Xia Yan did not believe that blocking the bear was an unintentional act.

He glanced at Nie Zi, whose expression remained unchanged, and raised an eyebrow slightly. "A Block Bear with the 'Perseverance' trait?"

Before he could think for long, Nie Zi roared and waved his hand, shouting, "Block the bear, provoke!"

Sylveon has so many versatile support moves; its previous "Secret Guard" move caught him completely off guard.

So this time, Nie Zi immediately started by "provoking" others.

Faced with the provocative actions and gaze of the bear, Sylveon's eyes instinctively welled up with anger.

But before being completely affected by the "provocation," Sylveon instinctively reached into its pocket, took out a light blue leaf, and put it directly into its mouth.

I swallowed it without chewing it twice.

The coolness from the leaves instantly dissipated the slight anger that had arisen from the "provocation."

Spiritual herbs!

This was something Nie Zi had absolutely not expected.

after all.

Whose fairy would carry "Heart Herb" with them?

pity.

Xia Yan's "infinite switching" tactic is most afraid of "provocation", so almost every one of his Pokémon is always equipped with the "Mind Herb" item.

"Sylveon, Loud Voice!"

"Buyi—!!"

The "provocation" failed to work, and Sylveon remained calm and composed.

A sharp shout suddenly rang out, and rolling sound waves carrying fairy-type energy swept outwards.

Seeing that his "provocation" had failed, Nie Zi quickly reacted and gritted his teeth, saying, "Block Bear, use 'Ambush the Weak Point' to get close to Sylveon, then use Hell Thrust!"

"Roar--!!"

Then the Block Bear roared, and a thick surge of dark energy rose from its body. After bending its legs, it quickly launched itself out.

Using the power of "Ambush the Vital Points" to convert into its own speed, it quickly closed in on Sylveon, while strands of black threads were intertwined on its raised, sharp claws.

If the Hell Thrust hits, it will prevent the opponent from using sonic attacks for a short period of time.

This isn't exactly a friendly move for Sylveon, who loves to start with "Vozzle".

buzzing-

Despite the layers of sound waves from Sylveon's shout, the bear charged towards Sylveon.

Its fierce, condescending gaze and its waving, sharp claws made many who cared about Sylveon's heart leap into their throats.

"However, Sylveon should be able to withstand this attack, right? Then, with a 'Fairy Skin' boosted 'Ghost Beam,' even Ursaring won't be able to stop it."

"Fairy-type has a strong advantage over Dark-type. Xia Yan's Sylveon completely counters Gym Leader Nie Zi."

"But we can't deny that Gym Leader Nie Zi is still very strong. After all, as a gym leader, being able to fight a champion to a standstill is already quite remarkable."

"Yes. If Sylveon can withstand this attack, then its counterattack will be the moment of victory."

"..."

Can we withstand this attack?

Do not!

With a wave of his hand, he shouted, "Sylveon, Substitute!"

Bang! !

A puff of smoke rose from Sylveon, and its form vanished from Ursaring's sight, leaving only a substitute.

Swish! !

The bear's sharp claws suddenly descended.

That Sylveon's "stand-in" was actually torn in two!

wow——

Sylveon's "stand-in" was so easily torn to shreds by Obscurus.

It's hard to say whether Sylveon will be able to launch a counterattack after withstanding the attack from Ursa.

just.

Why does Nie Zi's Blocking Bear have such a strong burst of attack power?

because.

The blocking bear uses blocking moves such as "Ambush to the Vital Points" and "Hell Thrust".

Secondly, the Block Bear's "Mental Strength" ability greatly increases its attack power when it is in an abnormal state.

At this moment, the Blocking Bear was poisoned by the toxin left by the Trembling Salamander.

Therefore, what Sylveon and many viewers previously thought was a "mistake" by blocking Ursa was actually Nie Zi's tactic.

Unfortunately.

Xia Yan saw right through him.

Otherwise, even if Sylveon doesn't lose its ability to battle immediately after this attack, it might lose its best chance to counterattack due to the intense pain, thus falling into the rhythm of Nie Zi and Ursaring's attacks and ultimately being defeated.

"Tsk." Nie Zi couldn't help but click her tongue when she saw this.

It was so close.

Xia Yan actually predicted it.

This guy's tactical skills are a bit exaggerated, aren't they?

"Truly a tactical mastermind." Mary's eyes shone with even greater admiration.

She knew Nie Zi's tactics very well, but she didn't expect that Xia Yan, whom she was meeting for the first time, could evade them so skillfully.

"Sylveon, Devastate Ray!"

Sylveon, still somewhat shaken, heard Xia Yan's voice and unhesitatingly unleashed another torrent of energy.

One wrong move could completely change the course of the battle.

boom!!!

The bear that was blocking the way was blasted away.

"The blocking bear is incapacitated. Therefore, the winner is—Champion Xia Yan!!"

boom--

The entire stadium erupted in cheers.

The residents of the Galar region, who are passionate about battles, will not look down on Nie Zi because of his defeat; they will only admire his courage in daring to take on challenges.

As for the visitors from outside the Galar region, it goes without saying.

Being able to withstand a few moves from Xia Yan, the champion, is already incredibly strong, right?

Although he was defeated in a three-on-one battle.

but.

Is it any surprise that Xia Yan won a three-game losing streak?

Anyway, Nie Zi wasn't the only one who got swept in a three-on-one fight; there were quite a few who got swept in a six-on-one fight.

Xia Yan and Nie Zi walked to the center of the arena and shook hands to mark the end of their battle, a custom of the Galar region.

"Champion Xia Yan..." Nie Zi opened her mouth.

But then Xia Yan said with a smile, "Nie Zi, you are very strong."

Upon hearing this, Nie Zi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, I wasn't angry.

He was indeed somewhat influenced by Mary before, and his words were a bit harsh.

But Xia Yan was not angry about it, which shows that he is indeed a champion and has the demeanor of a master.

“But I am stronger,” Xia Yan added.

Nie Zi: "..."

A black line appeared on Nie Zi's forehead as he said coldly, "Marilyn, let's go..."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Mary ran up to Xia Yan with a white marker in hand, her little face flushed. "Champion Xia Yan, can I get your autograph?"

As he handed over the marker, he pointed to the back of his studded jacket.

"Of course," Xia Yan replied with a smile.

Nie Zi took a few quick, deep breaths.