Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

All of this led Xia Shen to unknowingly regard Wudu University, and even the city of Wudu, as his second hometown.

Xia Shen was furious that his hometown had been humiliated.

Only by venting all his anger could he relieve the hatred in his heart.

As for the relationship between the two schools, and the larger picture?

I don't care who it is!

Today, I'm going to beat this Cole to a pulp!

Even Arceus couldn't stop him, I'm telling you!

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Xia Shen and Ke Er stared intently at each other, waiting for the game to begin.

"Three minutes!"

Kerr, who had been silent since Jennifer started speaking from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.

A cruel smile curled at the corner of his lips. "I'll take care of you in three minutes, and then I'll apologize to you."

Xia Shen smiled. "Three minutes? That's a bit long."

Off the field, apart from Ye Rou, no one took their trash talk seriously.

No one knew what Xia Shen was planning.

Although Garchomp has been training to extend the duration of its Mega Evolution, so far, the longest it can maintain it is less than a minute.

To achieve a 1v3 victory in such a short time, even in its Mega Evolution state, would be an impossible feat for Garchomp to reach the level of a professional 7th dan.

However, there are solutions...

An eerie silence fell over both the field and the surrounding area. Then, the referee blew his whistle, and two beams of white light appeared in the center of the field.

The battle has officially begun.

The Pokémon sent out by both sides were Tyranitar and Garchomp.

The battle of pseudo-gods!

Xia Shen looked at the muscular and terrifying Tyranitar in front of him and understood why Cole had the confidence to say "it will be over in three minutes".

Compared to the already terrifying Crocodile, this Tyranitar's aura was even more powerful.

It seems that he has already reached the initial stage of a professional sixth dan level.

Without a doubt, this is the most powerful opponent Xia Shen has ever encountered.

If it's a Garchomp in its normal state, the chances of winning are extremely slim.

But... Xia Shen felt the slightly cool metal necklace around her neck and the stone pressed against her skin.

He took a deep breath and telepathically transmitted: [Garuda, Swift Sword Dance!]

…………

As soon as the two elves appeared on the battlefield, sand and dust rose into the air.

In just one second, a cloud of coarse dust and pebbles covered the entire battlefield.

It was Tyranitar's [Sandstorm] ability that activated.

The dark yellow sandstorm made it so that both trainers and the spectators could only see the blurry figures of the two Pokémon.

Neither of them noticed that the unusually large and imposing Garchomp had a belt... inlaid with a Mega Stone, wrapped around its waist.

"Tyranitar, Freeze Punch!"

Having made the bold statement that he would finish off his opponent in three minutes, Cole naturally wouldn't hold back.

At the start, he chose the move that countered his opponent the most: the Ice Fist, which was four times more effective.

Meanwhile, the opponent's Garchomp remained motionless in place.

Cole guessed that he was most likely using a sword dance to push the team.

He sneered inwardly. How naive! Did they really think that my ace Pokémon Tyranitar's Ice Punch was so easy to catch?

I can kill you with just three punches!

……

Xia Shen used his mental power to sense Tyranitar getting closer and closer to the center of the arena as it performed its sword dance.

And his fist, already radiating a chilling aura, silently counted the distance between them.

He certainly knew Cole's intentions; the Ice Punch against Garchomp was the move that required the least guesswork.

I wonder how powerful this Tyranitar's attacks are, but as long as it can withstand two punches...

In the arena, the dazzling sandstorm couldn't conceal the brilliant orange glow emanating from Garchomp.

Everyone knows that Garchomp's upgrades are complete.

Tyranitar rushed in front of him, raising its icy blue fist high and striking Garchomp in the waist.

Instantly, a chilling cold seeped through the rough shark skin, corroding the Garchomp's body and spreading through its flesh.

Garchomp was in so much pain that it was sweating profusely, but it didn't utter a sound.

Feeling the abundant power within him, he did not choose to retaliate immediately.

not enough!

The strength is not enough!

I need...more power!

[Garuda, let's do it again, Swift Swords Dance!]

Garchomp once again performed a highly dynamic dance, and with each movement of his body, the exhilarating and uplifting aura he exuded grew even stronger!

…………

Has Xia Shen gone mad?

This is what everyone off the field is thinking right now.

Tyranitar was right in front of him; all he had to do was gather more ice energy and unleash another freezing punch.

Even if Garchomp can barely hold on, what can it do with its last bit of stamina?

Isn't this just giving it away for free?

Even Ye Rou, who understands Xia Shen's thoughts best, frowned, unable to comprehend Xia Shen's choice at this moment.

Because she didn't know that Garchomp's Mega Evolution form has a time limit.

To defeat three Pokémon that are at least professional level 5, or even one professional level 6, in less than a minute is a challenge.

Only two sword dances can achieve this!

The audience didn't understand, and Cole on the other side only felt that this was a bad move made by Xia Shen in a state of anger and frustration.

His mocking voice echoed throughout the venue.

"Um... Xia Shen, right? I'm truly sorry for deliberately barging into your training room before... loser!"

Although Xia Shen hasn't lost a single Pokémon yet, his confidence isn't unfounded.

Cole had learned that Garchomp was Xia Shen's ace Pokémon.

Now that your ace Pokémon has taken two Ice Punches from Tyranitar, can you still turn the tide?

Cole wasn't the only one with this idea.

Many members of the Chongqing University team, who had low mental fortitude, could no longer bear to watch.

The senior student "Lijia," who was a substitute on the school team, even had tears glistening in her eyes.

Humiliation, anger, despair... a mix of pessimistic emotions permeated them.

Even the members of the Plymouth delegation not far away felt sympathy for Xia Shen and the University of Fog City.

“Hey, Cole, stop talking. You’re just making Plymouth look low.”

Alice, who was most at odds with Cole and whose strength was closest to his, finally couldn't hold back and reprimanded Cole on the field.

Cole shrugged, realizing there was no point in continuing like this, and said in a deep voice, "Bangiras, keep using Freeze Punch!"

…………

The battle continues on the field.

Garchomp's dance stopped, and then an even more intense orange light suddenly burst forth from above!

After completing the second Swords Dance, Garchomp's Attack stat increases by four levels!

Then, Tyranitar's second Freeze Punch came crashing down right after.

Garchomp's condition worsened; the cold energy within him was so intense that it seemed to freeze his flesh and blood.

"Ow—"

Garchomp could no longer suppress its urge to roar, and its roar echoed through the sandstorm, reaching the heavens.

It wasn't that he couldn't withstand the damage the extreme cold energy would cause to his body, but rather that, just a moment before, he had received a telepathic message from Xia Shen—

[Garuda, get ready for Mega Evolution!]

"With my will, tear everything before me to shreds!"

"Garuda, Mega Evolution!"

The roar of Garchomp could not drown out Xia Shen's loud voice.

Everyone in the audience was stunned, including Jennifer; no one could believe what they had just heard.

Super Evolution?

Am I hallucinating?

How could this Pokémon, whose strength is less than professional level 5, possibly... be able to Mega Evolve?

However, amidst the swirling dust on the field, a dazzling display of seven colors forced everyone to believe it.