Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

This Blastoise may not have top-tier talent, but it has one very special feature: it contains a trace of Aura power within its body.

So, Jiang Xinran taught Blastoise Aura Missile very early on.

Aura Sphere is a lock-on move. Even if Blastoise fires its cannon at the sky, Aura Sphere can still hit Garchomp just like the meteor shower that precisely locked onto Piplup.

Jiang Xinran said in a deep voice, "Blastoise, use Aura Sphere!"

Since I can't move for the time being, I'll just be a cannon!

The attack and special attack buffs are still there. With Blastoise's special attack power, it can overwhelm Garchomp with just Aura Sphere.

"Warrior!" Blastoise's eyes narrowed upon hearing its trainer's command, and a small amount of aura power slowly flowed into the cannon barrel.

From the nozzle, a bright blue light burst forth, and a ball of light containing strange energy shot out, making a turn and heading straight for the Garchomp that had circled behind it, preparing to ambush it.

"Boom—" The sound of the missile hitting its target precisely came from behind.

Almost simultaneously, Blastoise also felt the pain of the dragon claw striking the back of its head.

However, the physical pain did not break him; instead, it transformed into a stronger mental will.

Blastoise shook its head, once again gathering the aura power within its body.

He could sense that the Garchomp was more seriously injured than he was, so he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and launch another wave missile.

The waveguide energy converged into the cannon barrel once again, and Blastoise was about to use the same trick again when it sensed something strange coming from the cannon barrel.

It looks like something is being stuffed inside...

Blastoise's expression changed drastically in an instant, because it sensed the frenzied Dragon-type energy being injected into its most important thing: its cannon barrel.

"Kami!"

Don't put weird things in there! It'll break!

However, prayers were in vain, and the two violent energies converged in Blastoise's cannon barrel.

Then, naturally, came a violent explosion.

Blastoise looked utterly dejected, as if it had been completely ruined.

For the first time since its evolution, it experienced the sensation of a cannon barrel exploding, and the entire turtle was numb.

The cannon barrel behind him was also numb.

The cannon barrel was charred black, with wisps of black smoke billowing from it, telling the little story of the fire that had just taken place inside.

Blastoise looked numb; even the trainer's shouts of "Protect!" from outside the sandstorm couldn't ignite his fighting spirit.

He only has one thought in his mind right now.

Destroy it... I'm really tired...

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After destroying Blastoise's most important weapon, Garchomp defeated the defenseless Blastoise with little effort.

They also won the subsequent singles and doubles matches smoothly.

Ultimately, they couldn't give their opponents any face, and Zhijiang Middle School ended their second group stage match with a score of 6-0.

## Chapter 106 First Place Qualifies for the Group

Xia Shen didn't understand why so many people online called him "Master of Dirty Attributes" after this battle.

Didn't I win the game through fair and square means?

On the contrary, shouldn't they be grateful to themselves for contributing a great way to defeat Blastoise to the Pokémon battle world?

……

In conclusion, with this match concluded, the Zhijiang Middle School team, having secured two consecutive victories, has already earned a spot in the knockout stage of the group stage.

Only one match remains: the game against Yancheng Middle School to compete for first place in the group.

The importance of this match cannot be overstated. If they lose, Zhijiang Middle School, which finished second in the group, could potentially be drawn against Nandu Middle School in the first round of the knockout stage.

Although the probability is only one in seven, one's destiny is only secure when it is in one's own hands.

So on the fifth day of the group stage, the junior high school team, which had no scheduled matches, spent the entire morning in the meeting room studying the video recordings of Yancheng Middle School's first two matches.

The principal analyzed the opponent's main Pokémon's single battles almost frame by frame.

He explained to Xia Shen and the others the characteristics of those Pokémon and how to deal with them.

After finally finishing the last match, it was almost lunchtime, and as usual, he began to arrange the lineup for the next match.

……

"In the first two matches, Yancheng Middle School arranged non-main Pokémon for their singles main battles, while Zhang Yi's Greatsword Ghost was stationed in the arena battle, relying on his strong individual ability to end the match. This will be an opportunity for us."

Xia Shen nodded thoughtfully. Was the principal planning to field all his main players in the previous singles and doubles matches, aiming to defeat his opponents 6-0 before the ring match?

But the principal's next words stunned Xia Shen: "Xia Shen, your Garchomp will be the captain!"

"Huh? Ah?" A question mark slowly appeared on Xia Shen's face. Commander? Me?

Could the principal really be reading too many online comments and trying to break his own record in the qualifying rounds?

The first second-year high school student to appear... the first second-year high school student to serve as the vice-captain for singles...

Now they want to make Xia Shen the first second-year high school student to serve as the captain?

Could it be that the principal of a professional 9-dan player is actually my biggest fan?

Not only Xia Shen, but the whole team looked at the principal with strange eyes. Under everyone's gaze, the principal calmly explained.

"The opposing team is basically giving up on single-target attacks on their main general. Sending Aggron or Swampert to fight would be a waste. So..."

The principal didn't continue, but everyone understood what he meant.

Simply put, it's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Xia Shen wasn't upset that the principal compared Garchomp to a chicken-killing knife; at the moment, Aggron was still the strongest member of the team.

He gladly accepted the principal's arrangement, after all, the interests of the whole team must be the priority.

Since Garchomp has taken on the role of captain, Aggron, the strongest fighter, is naturally scheduled to be the final match in the tournament.

While a 6-0 victory would be ideal, a reliable ballast is essential for a crucial match.

……

The last day of the group stage.

The match for Zhijiang Middle School was still the last one before the morning session. Similarly, after the previous match ended, the number of comments in the official live stream chat increased significantly.

Because they knew that man was coming!

"I watched some of Xia Shen's old match videos that were circulating online today. This guy's playing style is really brilliant!"

"I watched it too. Was that Gible's move of Flame Fang followed by Meteor Shower? It was so cool! I've already bought my plane ticket to the Azure Mountains. I'm going to catch a Gible after the match."

Garchomp: Thanks to nature for its gifts.

……

Amidst the lively barrage of comments, the final group stage match for Zhijiang Middle School officially began.

The first match is the singles main event, which is worth two points!

Under the spotlight of the live stream camera, Xia Shen slowly stood up and stepped onto the battlefield.

The audience erupted in cheers.

Isn't Zhijiang High School incredibly audacious? They really let a second-year high school student take the lead?

Compared to the audience's excited anticipation, Xia Shen's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the contestants sent by Yancheng Middle School.

What happened to the Greatsword Demon being supposed to be the grand finale of the arena match?

Having studied the Greatsword Demon's recordings, Xia Shen knew that it was virtually impossible for Garchomp to defeat him now.

As one of the top five singles players in this qualifying tournament, aside from the powerful Flame Ace that is almost professional-level, Greatsword Demon's one-on-one combat ability is second to none.

Compared to the Blastoise that was defeated by Garchomp with a little trick in the previous match, this Sculptor is undoubtedly much stronger.

Besides, the enemy doesn't have any cannons to blow themselves up...

However, if the Greatsword Demon really does appear in the main match, it would be a good thing for the team...

Xia Shen comforted herself in this way.

Zhang Yi was also surprised by Xia Shen's appearance, because in the first two matches of Zhijiang Middle School, the singles main player was Bosco Doraemon without exception.

Now, things are really messed up. Not only are the strategies we planned before the match against Boscodor completely useless, but...

More importantly, that Aggron will definitely run rampant in the arena.

……

Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, Garchomp ultimately fell to Skullmaw.

However, after sacrificing Garchomp, Zhijiang Middle School's subsequent battles went smoothly.

After winning two singles matches and one doubles match, Wang Yiyi's Boss Dora also dominated the ring, achieving a one-versus-three victory.

After winning all three matches, Zhijiang Middle School advanced to the knockout stage as the top team in their group.

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Author's Remarks

I went out today, so this chapter is a bit short. I'm very sorry, my holiday ends tomorrow, I'll try my best to write more.

2022-06-05 18:00

## Chapter 107: A New Secret Realm Is About to Open?

Day 2 of the qualifying group stage.

Western Europe, near the hidden realm of Britain.

About fifty nautical miles off the northwest coast of Great Britain, a giant roaring whale is slowly floating on the surface of the sea.