Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"It's...so gorgeous."

Even as an opponent, Ai Lan hesitated and felt a little timid, but he quickly dismissed the impressive appearance as superficial.

My thoughts were in turmoil. Although I still didn't know what kind of Pokémon Diancie was, the ineffectiveness of Dragon Claw proved that it should have the Fairy type. So, I could only change my strategy and try them one by one.

"Charizard X, Flamethrower!"

With its blood surging and energy at its peak, the Fiery Dragon unleashed scorching waves of flame from its jaws, determined to completely overwhelm that figure.

The vegetation was scorched and the soil was blackened, but the layers of rocky peaks blocked the scorching heat and more easily thwarted the advance of the attack.

Upon seeing the girl's violet eyes and the princess's outstretched hands, one knew that the rocky mountain separating the two areas was a test of their skills.

There will be no more loss of precision, no more loss of energy. Those months of companionship have tempered our minds and bodies, and turned our past unfamiliarity into nothingness.

Keep it.

The techniques used to defend oneself alone are enough to alter the earth's veins and change the celestial phenomena; this is the great power that comes from unity of purpose.

With a furrowed brow, Ai Lan's breathing became slightly sluggish.

Once again, he found himself in a passive situation, unable to find a way to win. As the rocks piled up, he realized that this Pokémon was probably the most difficult type of Pokémon for Charizard to deal with.

Rocks and fairies.

All of his skills were resisted. To break through that solid defense, he would probably have to use a steel hammer, but he had never been distracted by this aspect of his training.

Digging a well when you're already thirsty will only expose your weaknesses and invite further counterattacks.

He forced himself to calm down, but the more he thought about it, the more powerless the young man felt.

Why is it always her, always that girl named Nan Yin, who not only sends out Pokémon she has never seen before, but also gives her a wake-up call when she first sets out. The crushing defeat at the Winged Gym that day was the first time she had felt resentment since her debut, and it is a memory she still remembers.

"The game is not over yet."

Sensing the former's wavering and long silence, Nan Yin parted her lips slightly and calmly offered her reminder.

But it was precisely these simple words, this ordinary announcement, that, like the last gust of cold wind before an avalanche, completely shattered Ai Lan's psychological defenses.

Clenching his teeth, the young man couldn't be sure what the other person was thinking, but he hated this attitude and loathed that indifferent gaze.

"Charizard X, use—"

"earthquake!"

He seemed to have forgotten the rules, and all his pent-up emotions exploded. In the end, he was still a novice trainer. It was only because his initial journey had been too smooth that the setback he suffered and the subsequent circumstances turned into the force that broke the camel's back, surging into an inexhaustible fire of anger in his heart.

Admittedly, he felt relieved about his defeat at that time, but the change in circumstances shattered his defenses, making him unable to proudly proclaim his own name.

The doctor was his benefactor, the alliance was his provider, but Nan Yin never faded from the young man's mind, and instead became an increasingly entangled knot in his heart.

Attributing his current dejection to the former, he clearly could defeat even the Heavenly King, so how could he be so pathetic and passive in front of a young girl!

If you can't blame yourself, then shift the blame to others.

The combination of rock and fairy means that only ground-based moves can break through the defense. Even though the rules don't allow it, Alain has gone to extremes in order to win.

With a hoarse voice, Yanlong was puzzled as to the young man's inner turmoil, but the intense thought propelled his body, causing him to flap his wings in the sky before crashing down to the ground.

The terrifying force immediately penetrated the mud and seeped into the ground, stirring up thousands of rocks and soil.

As if the earth's crust had shifted, the mountains and rivers cracked, with cracks spreading and ravines rising, and the entire site was shaking violently.

Not only were the Nanyin performers, who were in the center of the venue, unsteady on their feet, but even the audience members sitting on the high platform lost their balance and almost fell over.

"Player Ai Lan, you are not allowed to use moves like Earthquake that endanger buildings or ordinary people on the battlefield!"

Chaos was everywhere; the commentator covered his head and crouched below the podium.

"That's a huge taboo."

"Ailan, doesn't he know this is strictly prohibited?"

With a flick of her sleeve, a colossal earth dragon appeared behind the blonde beauty, wielding her twin scythes in an attempt to soothe the spreading horizontal waves with a similar tremor.

However, there was a slender figure that was even faster.

His toes slowly left the ground, and his immense mental power lifted his body, protecting him from the attack.

For the first time, he displayed his superpowers in front of the world; for the first time, his calm expression during a battle was rippled with emotion.

"Dianci."

Without needing any instructions, the detailed words faded from the lips with a melodious female voice. Princess Pink Diamond and Nan Yin raised their hands in unison, closing their eyes and concentrating.

Diamond Storm.

They all opened their eyes, and drill bits emerged from their palms, moving from one to two, from silk to tide, from tide to sea. In an instant, a crystal-clear iron curtain was forged, separating the inside from the outside, suppressing the violent impact beneath their feet and stopping it in the arena.

However, the failure of the attack was clearly not a scene that Ailan wanted to see. Taking advantage of the difference in distance and the astonishment of the crowd, he gave another command, intending to seize the opportunity when Diancie had not yet regained her strength.

"Charizard X, Flare Charge!"

With its surging flames, the sudden temperature change instantly burned away the surrounding vegetation. Squandering all its strength, the fiery dragon transformed into raging flames and charged forward with overwhelming force.

As the young man had suspected, the violent earthquake did indeed damage the Pink Diamond Princess, and its excellent condition was further compromised due to the ripples of the earthquake.

But this does not mean that Nan Yin would allow the other party to harm her own child or bully her friend.

Since Ai Lan is unwilling to abide by the rules, then don't blame her for breaking free from her own constraints, ruthlessly reopening old wounds, and completely exposing the gap between them.

"Psychic shock."

Her pure white hair rose without wind, and her delicate eyebrows and eyes lost their gentleness, resembling a biting cold wind.

It is the outward manifestation of anger.

Undoubtedly, Diancie was proficient in the verbally recited moves, but this time, it was the young girl who initiated the attack.

When attacks are directed at the psychological level, few people notice anything amiss.

As soon as Dan Jian Nan Yin pushed her palm forward and delivered a solid punch, the fiery dragon that had been cutting through the wind stopped in mid-air, as if the hands of a clock had stopped ticking.

Despite not moving quickly, he handled heavy tasks with ease.

The invisible fist bone touched the dragon beast's chest, but it didn't feel like a collision; rather, it felt like the former was actively meeting the entity standing in mid-air.

The waist and abdomen were bent by tremendous force, and the mental energy twisted into a bundle also transformed into countless sharp weapons the moment it touched, easily piercing through the defenses of fat and flesh, and penetrating into the interior of the body.

The next moment, the dragon's torso flew backward like a cannonball, embedding itself directly into the inner wall of the stadium.

But this move was not over yet. In the blink of an eye, the Pink Diamond Princess calmed her breathing, silently thanked the girl, and then furrowed her beautiful eyelashes as she looked at Ailan and Yanlong.

Even the pure and innocent Diancie would feel displeased by this despicable attack, because the other party had ruined the meaning of the tournament and destroyed all the beautiful lessons the girl had taught her.

The former is acceptable, but the latter is intolerable.

Instead of dazzling diamonds emerging, towering rock peaks broke through the soil, piercing through the former's body like giant swords from a precipice, forcefully sealing the outcome of the battle in this moment.

Sharp Stone Attack.

"So, do you still want to continue, Ai Lan?"

Her soft, rounded breasts rose and fell slightly, her figure suspended above the ground as if representing the difference in altitude between them, and her gaze from above seemed to tell of how deep the chasm was.

As the young man had hoped, Nan Yin's expression was no longer calm, but revealed only a chilling indifference.

Caught in the crater, foaming at the mouth, the azure fire dragon had shed its outer garment and plummeted heavily to the ground from the top of the rocky peak, no longer able to maintain its evolving form.

"..."

If one's skills are inferior to others, resorting to despicable tactics will not bring victory; is such behavior not utterly despicable?

Clenching his fists in vain and gritting his teeth, Ai Lan remained silent, then succumbed to obsession, unable to extricate himself.

However, at this moment, the girl would no longer show the same concern as when they first met, nor would she use metaphorical words to point out the former's strengths and weaknesses.

"Referee, announce the winner of the match."

Glancing sideways at the still dazed woman, Nan Yin softly offered a reminder, then swung her body and took a step, letting her slender legs lengthen the shadows and leave behind rhythmic footsteps.

"Okay, the winner of this round is decided. The winner is from Miare City—"

"Nanyin!"

What happens next, and how she is dealt with, are none of her business, so there is no need to keep an eye on her anymore.

With each step, her toes moved alternately, slightly pointing inward, creating a graceful curve that was clearly visible to all. Her movements were fluid and decisive, as swift as the wind, leaving the audience in awe.

P.S.: In this timeline, Alain did not form a connection with Manon and Steven. After being arrested in Fradiley, he was suspected of being an accomplice. Furthermore, because he had previously lost contact with the Doctor, he was completely alone.

Chapter 143 Divine Beast Girl and Divine Beast Boy, Battle Against Dakdo

After a successful first match and an easy victory, Nan Yin did not stay in the venue but returned to the contestants' lounge.

Not caring about Ai Lan's fate, nor in a hurry to leave, she gathered her skirt with her fingers, found a nearby seat, and used the bright screen to keep an eye on her friend's battle.

The more she observed, the more her worry deepened.

In the arena, in that field, neither her friends nor her opponents had more than one Pokémon left.

This means that in the first round of the battle, both sides had no room for error.

The reason is simple: everyone knows the identity of Kornishara, the head of the dojo, and is also well aware of her all-around fighting lineup.

When a single system is deliberately targeted, the course of the battle is no longer limited to the depth of command and the strength of the forces involved.

As mentioned earlier, Lucario was throwing a heavy punch and gathering his psychic energy to press close with a raging barrage of attacks, forcing the fiery fox, which was spewing flames, to have no time to build up its momentum and could only dodge in a panic.

In the match between the Aura Warrior and the Demon Flame Fox, the mutual restraint undoubtedly put the friend at a disadvantage. Even though the friend had the upper hand in terms of the strength of the spirit itself, he could not turn the advantage into a victory. He could only rely on strong pursuit and skillful attacks to squeeze out the space for dodging until the moment of decisive blow arrived.

"Lucario, use Shadow Ball!"

By frequently suppressing the opponent's position, making their moves hesitant and restricted, this deliberate tactic finally yielded results.

Just as Fairy Tail's Red Fox was caught off guard, Lucario swung his left arm, disrupting the fox's balance, and then gathered a cluster of dark energy, piercing into the Red Fox's chest.

The battle ended, the victor and vanquished were determined, and the flags symbolizing victory and defeat were raised high.

"The Fiery Red Fox has lost consciousness. The winner is Korni from Salo City!"

Applause erupted. Defying the enemy against all odds was certainly something to be applauded, but Korni merely nodded slightly in greeting.

She didn't want to waste time here, and the trembling girl at that time was not unaware of it.

The power of the earthquake technique is self-evident, especially since the source of the tremors seems to be the venue where Nanyin is participating in the competition.

Stepping into the corridor amidst cheers, she hurriedly pushed open the door, her heart heavy with worry, and easily found her friends.

After all, she always stands out.

The girl with her white hair hanging down was tilting her pretty face down, resting her head on her side arm. As her gaze gradually shifted, she caught a glimpse of the curves of her waist, and the plump buttocks that were slightly squeezed by the seat, revealing a pleasant arc.

"cough."

With a light cough, Korni subconsciously looked away to hide the blush on her face. When she looked back, she saw that the former had been staring at her intently.

This wasn't because I was interested in the venue; I was just spacing out.

When people stare at something for a long time, they will unconsciously let their thoughts wander.

Have they already won? They're definitely having a much smoother time than I am.

I must say, it truly lives up to its name as Nanyin music.

Feeling helpless about her own disheveled state, she patted her cheeks lightly, revealing her early morning energy and vitality, and also moved closer to quietly pat her friend's shoulder.

"Nanyin, I'm back."

"Ah."

However, she did not see the former being frightened as she had hoped.

Nan Yin only slightly regained her senses, composed herself, and slightly raised her eyebrows.

"You've fought so hard for so long, you must be exhausted, Korni."

"It was indeed a tough battle. Everyone knows me too well, but fortunately I won in the end."

After removing her arm guards, Korne also bent down and sat down next to her friend.

"Speaking of which, I just felt the ground tremble. Nanyin, what happened to you?"

"A competitive trainer was momentarily blinded by his own desires and disobeyed the tournament rules, that's all."

Without going into details or uttering harsh words, the girl stroked the small beast's fur as usual, while also keeping an eye on the ongoing battle out of the corner of her eye.