Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

All that remained in everyone's mind was one question: What happened?

Perhaps only the few Pokémon on the field and their trainers know the answer to this question.

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"Wang Tianwang, this...you expected Metagross to use Explosion, right? But why is Tyranitar unharmed, while Mimikyu is down?"

The female commentator, on behalf of all the viewers, asked the question to the Elite 1 trainer next to her.

Of course, her own tone was also full of confusion.

"Well..."

Wang Tianwang stroked his thick stubble and guessed uncertainly, "I guess Garchomp rushed in front of Tyranitar at the crucial moment and used Protect to block the fatal damage to Tyranitar, right? Given Garchomp's size, it should be able to do that."

He clicked his tongue and added, "Given Bangilas's physical condition, even if he used his protective abilities, he most likely wouldn't have survived such a powerful explosion. Even if he had, he wouldn't be in this state."

As Wang Tianwang explained, the audience subconsciously looked towards the center of the arena.

Indeed, Bangilas's condition was almost exactly the same as before the Big Bang.

Even if the protection blocks all the damage, the energy and stamina consumed are enormous.

So, it's Garchomp...

No, Xia Shen had anticipated his opponent's desperate attempt long ago.

Did it start charging up its protective power while chasing Mimikyu?

Very likely!

The explosion happened too quickly; we only prepared to protect it when we saw the Metagross start to heat up.

Let alone running over to save Bangiras, it's questionable whether he can even save himself.

As for how Mimikyu fell down... well, that was just something Garchomp did casually after it finished.

So, the key to this unsolved mystery lies in... Xia Shen actually foresaw the Big Bang?

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At this stage, the battle on the field is nearing its end.

The East Capital University team only has Gardevoir left, while the Mist Capital University team still has three Pokémon!

Although Tyranitar was in poor condition, its high Special Defense and durability in sandstorm weather meant it couldn't be taken down by Gardevoir in just a few moves.

While Fujiwara Kaoru was retrieving Metagross, Xia Shen switched to Arcanine.

It's not about slowly torturing your opponent or anything like that.

Firstly, Garchomp, having just withstood the massive explosion with its protective shield, was severely depleted and needed a break.

Secondly, Arcanine performed exceptionally well in its initial battle against Gardevoir, making it worthy of Xia Shen's trust.

Plus, the dog can bark loudly along with Bangalore.

It's safe to say that unless Kaoru Fujiwara suddenly pulls out Gardevoir's Mega Stone, there's no way to turn the tide.

And that was indeed the case. Gardevoir was helpless against the two scoundrels and bullies, and could only slowly die amidst their roars and iron heads.

If it weren't for the match being held at home, given Fujiwara Kaoru's personality, she would have already voted.

Fighting to the death now is just a final consolation for the people of Dongdu who came to watch the game.

Finally, after a long struggle, Garchomp, which had been switched in, defeated the struggling Gardevoir with Shadow Claw.

At the same time, it also shattered the last line of defense for supporters of Tokyo University.

Dongdu University's journey in this national competition has thus come to an end at the hands of the biggest dark horse.

After a sixteen-year hiatus, Chongqing University has once again proudly stepped onto the stage of the national finals!

After the game.

The audience left reluctantly, and the University of Fog City welcomed a group of special guests.

Their opponent, whom they just eliminated, was also the host of this year's national competition, Dongdu University.

Of course, I'm not here to provoke anyone, it's just a polite exchange... you say congratulations, I reply with something like "where are you?", that kind of polite talk.

Meanwhile, Fujiwara Kaoru found Xia Shen, who was chatting with Ye Rou, alone.

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"Congratulations on making it to the finals. I didn't expect to lose to you twice in a row."

Fujiwara Kaoru looked at Xia Shen with a complex expression, a mixture of resentment, regret, and admiration.

"Thank you. Speaking of which, after fighting you last time, I realized how powerful Gardevoir is, which is why I came up with this idea this time."

Xia Shen humbly made some polite remarks.

Fujiwara Kaoru smiled gently and shook her head. "Looking back now, I realized I fell into your trap from the very beginning..."

Before Xia Shen could reply, she suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "When did you discover that Metagross was going to use the Big Bang?"

Xia Shen smiled and said, "It might be a little earlier than you think."

Kaoru Fujiwara pondered for a moment and said, "When Mimikyu's shadow attacked?"

Xia Shen shook his head.

Fujiwara Kaoru frowned. "Could it be when Mimikyu first appeared?"

Xia Shen shook his head again.

"How could that be? I changed my mind and made this plan at the last minute, that was around that time!"

Fujiwara Kaoru, abandoning her usual calm and composed demeanor, exclaimed in disbelief.

Xia Shen finally explained to her, "I thought of this possibility even before the competition started."

Fujiwara Kaoru was stunned. After a long while, she sighed softly, "I finally know where the gap between us lies."

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Xia Shen, as if she were smiling. "However, I'm even more looking forward to the World Youth Championships in a few months now."

Xia Shen didn't dare to say anything more, and nodded in response.

He sensed a sharp and dangerous gaze fixed on him from not far behind.

Fujiwara Kaoru, who is also a superpowered individual, seemed to sense that gaze as well, suppressed her smile, and changed the subject.

"By the way, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Beijing University will win the match this afternoon. In tomorrow's final... we must conserve as much strength as possible for the main match."

Hearing Fujiwara Kaoru's pointed words, Xia Shen smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I will definitely make you the champion's defeated opponent."

His confidence stemmed from the fact that he had kept his Super Garchomp hidden all along, never revealing its true form.

With this trump card, he could confidently face two top students from Peking University on his own.

But what made Xia Shen somewhat unsure was his worry that after he secured the two points in the main match, his teammates wouldn't be able to win any of the remaining games...

It would be awkward if there weren't even any playoffs.

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As predicted by Kaoru Fujiwara, in the other semi-final match in the afternoon, Kyoto University also defeated Nanto University with a score of 4:2.

Like Xia Shen and his teammates, Beijing University's two scoring options are the main match and the doubles match.

There's not much to say about the two matches we won, the main match and the doubles match.

Kyoto University defeated their opponent with superior strength.

After watching this match, Xia Shen made a judgment... unless he goes back to playing doubles, he has absolutely no chance in the doubles competition.

Yawen Bar

But those two matches in the capital, where they lost to vice-captains with almost no resistance, were rather strange.

The abilities displayed by those two were completely unlike those of a top-tier university like Peking University.

His performance was vastly different from that of his teammates in the first and fourth games.

Something unusual must be going on. After watching the game, Coach Ma was so worried that he smoked several cigarettes.

That evening, Xia Shen and Ye Rou chatted for a long time in the conference room until they went to sleep before parting ways.

Silent all night.

The following evening, the highly anticipated grand finals finally kicked off at the Dongdu Elf Battle Arena.

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Chapter 243 The Fierce Biting Shark, Unable to Stand Alone?

In mid-to-late May, it was already quite dark.

It was almost seven o'clock, and the sky was still half-lit and half-dark.

Meanwhile, the Dongdu International Pokémon Battle Arena was already brightly lit.

At 7:00 AM sharp, the final of the National College Student Pokémon Competition will begin in this arena.

The two teams in the finals were the undisputed kings of the "Big Three," Kyoto University.

And then there's the biggest dark horse, Chongqing University, who, against all odds, won a series of victories and made it to the finals.

People from Sakurajima have a strong sense of admiration for the best. Although their local high school, Toto University, failed to make it to the finals, the final match was still packed to capacity.

What kind of sparks will these two schools, which seem to have vastly different overall strengths, ignite? This has attracted everyone's attention.

Before the match, the organizers even held a poll on various social media platforms.

Which school do you think will win the final?

To everyone's surprise, Chongqing University took the lead in the vote by a considerable margin!

This result sparked heated discussions among many netizens.

Some say this is the same principle as the Brexit vote, where everyone is thinking, "Since everyone else is voting for Beijing, I'll give it a try for Chongqing."

After submitting the application, I realized, wow, everyone thought the same thing as me.

Some speculate that perhaps everyone is tired of seeing the three starter characters dominate, and this year there's finally a game-changer, so they're willing to give them their support.