Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Even worse, some people directly denounced this as a vulgar tradition of idol fandom voting and ranking, and an insult to esports competitions!

Then everyone clicked into the homepage and saw that the IP address was in Beijing, so everything was fine...

In short, this vote result more or less shows that people seem to prefer to see Xia Shen leading the brave Wudu University to slay the evil dragon led by the three major universities, including Kyoto University.

But the world doesn't change because of subjective consciousness, and voting is just voting; it doesn't even represent the true difference in strength between two parties.

In the battle of spirits, the strongest reigns supreme.

You have to win the championship through hard work.

Thus, the story of the hero fighting the dragon slowly unfolded amidst the anticipation of the masses.

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In the studio broadcasting the finals, besides the female commentator from the semi-finals and Wang Tianwang, there was no other commentator.

Today we have another equally important guest, the current Steel Series King, Li Xiang.

"Welcome Li Xiang, the King of Comedy, to the National Finals. As far as I can tell, this is your first time here, right?" the female commentator began.

"I don't think I'd have the chance anyway. Aren't you only inviting alumni from the two schools that make it to the finals?" Li Xiang said with a self-deprecating laugh.

After graduating, his academic performance at Chongqing University was indeed not ideal for many years.

The former Bug-type Elite Four member beside him sighed affectedly, "Indeed, I come here almost every year, and I'm getting tired of it."

This young-at-heart Wang Tianwang is an outstanding graduate of Peking University.

They've known each other for a long time... no, they have quite a history together.

In fact, Li Xiang replaced the position of the Bug-type Elite Four member.

However, this substitution was arranged by Li Xiang himself.

Moreover, the scene at the time was extremely brutal...

However, this does not mean that the two have a bad relationship. On the contrary, off the field, they are more like close friends who tease each other.

That's why Wang Tianwang makes these slightly sarcastic jokes now.

Li Xiang chuckled and replied, "Well, so you won't have to go present the awards this year. I'll go in your place."

It is a tradition in the national competition for distinguished alumni to present awards to their alma mater when their school wins the championship.

Wang Tianwang glanced sideways, "So confident? Don't say anything that might cause trouble later, okay?"

“I think older people have their experience, but young people have their vigor. Sometimes, age doesn’t necessarily mean anything, don’t you think?” Li Xiang said with a double meaning.

After he finished speaking, he added, "Oh, I meant Xia Shen, please don't misunderstand."

Wang Tianwang was both angry and amused. "Good lad! Since that's how it is, then don't blame me. Today, I'm going to make an exception for your Wudu University!"

He turned to the commentator who was happily watching the drama unfold, and asked, "Are we about to start predicting the champion?"

The commentator paused, unsure of his meaning, but still said, "Ahem... Yes, so which team do you two think will win in the end?"

Generally speaking, this segment is just a formality, after all, wouldn't the guests support their own alma mater?

But as soon as she finished speaking, Wang Tianwang said without hesitation, "I think Wudu University will win the final!"

After a moment of surprise, the commentator understood what Wang Tianwang meant.

Let's just give Chongqing University our own poisonous milk!

This old rascal really knows how to have fun... She couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Li Xiang was also stunned. Good heavens, what happened to the saying that "professional commentators should dare to express their own opinions"?

And what am I supposed to say if you cut me off?

He hesitated for several seconds before saying, "Then... I also agree with Wang Tianwang's point of view?"

Thus, the first team in history to be favored by both the audience and the guests was born.

Moreover, this team was from a relatively unknown, non-top-tier school before the competition...

In a joyful yet tense atmosphere, the competition officially began at seven o'clock sharp.

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The main match venue was the volcanic field chosen by Wudu University, which was undoubtedly Xia Shen's request.

Actually, for him, the venue doesn't matter much.

However, the playoff venue will definitely be a fixed rocky terrain, where Arcanine can only perform at a professional level of 4th or 5th dan.

Xia Shen didn't want to waste the Lava Storm, which could play a huge role, so he decided to choose a volcanic site to give Arcanine room to perform.

Unlike Tokyo University in the semifinals, which played a game of strategy like the "Tian Ji horse racing" tactic, Kyoto University did not engage in such a game.

Those are all top-quality horses. While it's not fair to say that any random horse could beat Xia Shen, it's not worth sending just anyone to the main match to throw away points. That's not the spirit of a champion.

Kyoto University, which prides itself on being the king of Chinese high schools, sent its second-best singles player to compete in the main match.

The audience understood that Beijing University was somewhat wary of Xia Shen's unfathomable personal strength.

On the other hand, Lu Leng, who majors in water-based magic and minors in fairy magic, is also a good candidate to beat Xia Shen.

Moreover, although Lu Leng's strength in the Beijing University team was only second.

However, all three of her Pokémon are solidly professional level 5 Pokémon, which would be captain-level strength in any school that is not one of the starter Pokémon.

Upon seeing the venue chosen for Xia Shen's main match, Fang from Beijing University was overjoyed.

In this arena, Xia Shen practically knew he was going to use Arcanine.

Although Xia Shen has never said the type of the Jade Golem, judging from its performance, it is 50/50 likely to be either Fire Rock or Fire Steel.

In any case, water is a good counter point.

Lu Leng's three Pokémon are Milotic, Lapras, and Primarina.

The three water-type sisters, possessing both beauty and strength.

Theoretically speaking, none of Xia Shen's three Pokémon are at a disadvantage.

…………

Everyone thought it would be a closely contested battle.

But Xia Shen's three Pokémon stunned their opponents once again.

Grimeron, Grimeron, Arcanine.

Xia Shen sent out almost all of his three strongest Pokémon besides Garchomp!

This battle, which lasted for more than half an hour, featured neither Arcanine, which had the advantage of terrain, nor the powerful first generation of Green Bear.

Instead, it's the invincible Steelix that's been on the field for almost an eternity, Goodra!

The volcano site is almost a smokescreen; the Gyro Dog has little effect, yet it is crucial.

It still relied on its fearless charge and the use of Lava Storm to trap its ace Pokémon, Lapras.

When Arcanine sacrifices itself to unleash all its damage and traps its opponent with Lava Storm, it gains a Lapras that is still mostly healthy.

For the remainder of the battle, Niu Meilong took complete control.

To be honest, this Lapras is ridiculously strong, with impressive damage output and extremely high durability.

Even after Arcanine unleashed several Stone Spikes and Lava Storms, the opponent remained healthy.

Keep in mind that these are all Arcanine's STAB moves, and Stone Edge is doubly effective against Lapras.

Her overall strength is almost on par with that of Risanado Fujiwara.

However... it can still only be described as a youthful version of the sticky dragon.

Nian Meilong has similar characteristics to her, but she is superior to her in every field.

This applies to attributes, durability, recovery, and even attack power.

Although Lapras sang its death song before it collapsed, it did not have a move or ability like Shadow Tag that would prevent the opponent from switching Pokémon.

In the end, it was Moon Bear, who came on as a substitute, who took it down.

...

Perhaps Xia Shen wanted to preserve Moon Bear's strength, so after defeating Laplace, Goodra was immediately replaced.

This time, she was facing a Primarina, who possessed both water and fairy attributes.

An opponent she was somewhat familiar with, because in her first battle after appearing in the world, her opponent was this Pokémon with an excellent attribute combination.

Water, Steel, and Fairy – these three attributes can be combined in any way to create excellent attribute combinations.

Both combinations can produce very excellent Pokémon.

Naboo is the only Water Steel Emperor, although he is often criticized in the game.

In reality, however, it is also a very powerful Pokémon if properly bred.

This battle remains a hard-fought and protracted struggle.

Lu Leng, or rather, the main goal of the Beijing University team, was very clear: to deplete Xia Shen's main Pokémon's strength as much as possible.

This lays the groundwork for a possible playoff.

The main targets are Garchomp, Goodra, and Ursaring.

Although Xia Shen's team of Pokémon is deep, without these three Pokémon, he is still a tiger with its teeth pulled.

It has been confirmed that both of them will participate in this match.

For Beijing University, defeating these two Pokémon in their strongest form during the main match would be considered a victory.

It doesn't necessarily mean physical disability; it could also mean energy disability.

Just as Sisley Nair is doing now.

With the light wall and reflective wall erected, and the water circulation loop opened, a rogue is revealed.

Of course, Xia Shen didn't indulge her. Although Nianmeilong couldn't crack tiles, Yueyuexiong could.

After cracking, Xia Shen immediately switched to Nian Meilong and used her large tentacles to whip her powerfully.

Lu Leng quickly succumbed to the pressure and switched to Milotic.