Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

A strong sense of frustration welled up in A-Ju's heart; he felt as if he had fallen into a carefully designed tactical quagmire.

mad……

Aju cursed inwardly. How could Shidou's lineup be so troublesome, leaving him in a real dilemma? But there was nothing he could do now. Helpless, Aju could only accept reality and change his strategy, commanding, "Poison Skull Frog, use trickery!"

The Poison Skull Frog nodded in understanding, let out a low growl, and a cunning glint flashed in its eyes. The energy fluctuations around its body became active and dangerous, and its special attack capabilities were greatly enhanced!

"Let's do it too, Cain, use the power of darkness," Tokito commanded calmly.

Cain hovered in place, and dense dark energy gathered from all directions, instantly surging into its body, causing its special attack power to skyrocket.

"Both sides have chosen to enhance their abilities! The Poison Skull Frog used a trick, while Cain used unknown dark power. What follows will be a clash of enhanced attacks!" the commentator announced.

"Poisonous frog, sludge bomb!"

In the arena, the Poison Skull Frog opened its massive jaws, and a highly compressed purple mud bullet, exuding a foul stench and potent toxic energy, hurtled toward Cain.

"Cain, the ground rises up."

Faced with the incoming attack, Cain neither dodged nor evaded. In an instant, the ground in front of him rose up, forming a thick earthen wall. The mud bombs slammed into the earthen wall, exploding into a cloud of poisonous mist, but failed to penetrate the defense.

Then, Cain swung his sword, and the ground beneath the Poison Skull Frog's feet trembled violently. Sharp rock spikes rose from the ground and stabbed fiercely at the Poison Skull Frog from below.

"Split it in a cross shape!" Ah Ju shouted.

Toxicroak reacted extremely quickly, crossing its fists and covering them with Fighting-type energy, unleashing a fierce cross slash that shattered the incoming rock peaks!

Amidst the flying debris, the Poison Skull Frog charged forward, attempting to close the distance, but the devastating Shadow Shield reappeared silently, firmly blocking its path and completely sealing off its advance.

Commentator: "Unbelievable! This Pokémon named Cain not only possesses a Shadow Shield that can block physical attacks, but it can also skillfully manipulate Ground-type energy for defense and attack. Toxicroak's offensive has been thwarted once again. What will Mr. Ajuga do next?"

On the field, A-Ju gritted her teeth, her face grim.

The ranged poison attacks were easily blocked by ground-type attacks, and the powerful physical melee attacks were completely absorbed by that strange shadow shield... This Cain is practically made to counter his Toxapex!

Shi Dou looked at the other person's solemn expression and smiled knowingly.

The moment A-Ju sent out the Poison Skull Frog, in his eyes, the outcome of this battle was already decided.

Aju's main Pokémon are nothing more than other Poison-type Pokémon and Crobat. Although Crobat is immune to Ground-type attacks, its Flying-type is tantamount to suicide in the face of Axia's Absolute Cold. As for other Poison-type Pokémon, including the Toxicroak in front of him, they are almost all perfectly countered by Cain's Ground-type abilities.

He had completely figured out the opponent's lineup and locked it down.

"The game is over. It's time to end it, Cain, use Shadow Crack!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cain's azure eyes suddenly lit up, and a chilling energy wave erupted from his body. Instantly, a strange energy that combined the shadows with the heavy, destructive power of the earth rapidly condensed between his claws.

"What kind of move is that?!" Aju felt the danger far exceeding any of the previous skills, and alarm bells rang in her mind. She almost screamed, "Poison Skull Frog, use Dust Shot as a last-ditch effort!"

The Poison Skull Frog desperately spewed out a shockwave mixed with deadly poison and hard fragments, attempting to interrupt Cain's attack.

However, it's too late!

Cain's figure suddenly blurred, and in the next instant, Cain, carrying a torrent of shadows from the abyss, burst forth with the force of tearing the earth apart. The torrent was not simply ghost-type energy; it also contained the immense power of the earth. Dark purple and earthy yellow energies intertwined to form a destructive shockwave that instantly engulfed the dust bullets and slammed into the Poison Skull Frog with unstoppable force.

"boom------!!!!"

A violent explosion resounded throughout the venue, and smoke and dust mixed with shadow energy shot into the sky.

As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, the Poison Skull Frog lay dead in the center of the shattered arena, its eyes swirling, completely incapacitated. Cain, meanwhile, hovered silently in place, utterly at ease.

The whole place fell into dead silence.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden and terrifying attack.

"One-hit kill! The Poison Skull Frog was taken down in one strike! What... what kind of move is this?! Its power is terrifying!" The commentator was stunned for several seconds before breaking the silence with a trembling voice.

Shi Tou smiled calmly, meeting A-Ju's incredulous gaze and the astonished stares of the entire audience, and explained in a low voice:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Aju. I forgot to mention that the move 'Shadow Ground Crack' just now was a dual-attribute combination skill related to the ground attribute."

Dual-attribute moves!

Isn't this just like the Flying Pressure move that is the signature move of the Carlos region wrestler, Hawkman?

It possesses both melee and flight attributes.

If this move is a Ghost + Ground type move, then Toxicroak's Poison type will naturally resist it, and it will instead suffer a fatal blow from the Ground type!

At this moment, everyone understood. From Pokel's life-for-life "shared fate" to Cain's perfect defense plus the elemental finishing blow, every step of Shidou's journey had been meticulously calculated.

The referee took a deep breath, raised his flag high, and announced:

"The Poison Skull Frog is unable to battle! Therefore, the winner of the semi-final is... Player Tokito!"

Chapter 110 Superpower NONO? Henan, what are you doing?

A murmur of shock and excitement arose from the audience.

"He won! Mr. Tokito has won again!"

"Holy crap, that Cain is too strong! What was that last move? It ended in an instant. That's amazing."

"Dual-attribute moves? Is that even possible? I've never heard of such a thing before!"

"Master Aju lost rather frustratingly, feeling completely outmaneuvered by their tactics."

"Are you sure it's not just Pokémon suppression? I've never seen such a powerful Pokémon before. I feel like I could beat Aju if I were in their shoes."

In the contestant area, the gym leaders had different expressions, exchanging glances and seeing the shock in each other's eyes. Blaine from the Crimson Lotus Gym stroked his chin, showing interest.

"Hehe, how interesting... Not only are the Pokémon powerful, but their tactical designs are also so ingenious. It seems that tomorrow's finals will not be boring. I am quite looking forward to the miracles created by these new young talents."

In the guest seats, the discussions among the superstars went into greater depth.

Shiba let out a heavy sigh and said, "Aju has lost...lost completely. I didn't expect it to be a dual-type move, a Ghost + Ground type move? For a Poison-type Toxicroak, it's a devastating blow."

Yishu: "The key issue is a lack of information. Who would have thought that besides the Ice-type Pokémon Axia and the Dark Mantis Sagros, he had so many other strange Pokémon?"

Grandma Kikuko: "In any case, the result is already decided. This Tokito certainly has the strength to enter the finals. I just don't know what the match against Xia Bo will be like tomorrow."

Grandma Kikuko had initially thought highly of Kikuko, who used the same poison-type ability as her, but unexpectedly, Kikuko lost to Tokito. There was nothing she could do about it.

Could it be that... this year's Heavenly King is already Shi Dou?

Kona: "I'm really looking forward to my little brother's performance!"

D'Amaranchi simply smiled slightly.

Blaine is a trainer with Elite Four-level strength. Will Tokito be able to win this battle?

In the arena, A-Ju looked at the Pokémon Ball of Toxapex in his hand, his face filled with resentment. But he was, after all, a trainer who adhered to the way of the ninja. He quickly suppressed his emotions, walked towards Shi-Dou, and reached out his hand.

Shi Dou also reached out and shook hands with him.

"Wow, that's amazing... I didn't expect that after preparing so diligently for so long, analyzing every one of your public battles, and thinking I was prepared for all sorts of situations... I still couldn't beat you in the end. Your Pokémon and tactics have exceeded my expectations."

Ah Ju spoke with a tone that was both bitter and admiring.

Tokito shook his head and said sincerely, "Mr. Aki, your ninja tactics have also benefited me greatly. This is a very difficult match."

Emmmm......

It was quite difficult; to be able to defeat even one of his Pokémon is already far superior to other Gym Leaders who were shut out!

Finally, Shadow Strike has a base power of 150 points. With the Dark Power enhanced by two levels, the Poison Skull Frog suffers double damage. Once it hits, even ten lives wouldn't be enough for it to survive.

Being killed in one blow is perfectly normal.

"Just kidding. Good luck in the finals."

After a brief and friendly exchange, A-Ju turned around and left the venue with a slightly forlorn figure.

The commentator exclaimed with great enthusiasm, "Finally, let's give a round of applause and cheers to Shi Dou for advancing to the finals of this year's King of Kings Exchange Tournament! He will make his final push for the championship!"

"Ooooooooooo!!!"

The entire audience rose to their feet, erupting in thunderous applause and cheers that nearly lifted the roof off the Crimson Lotus Arena.

Shi Dou, bathed in applause, bowed slightly in acknowledgment before turning and walking toward the contestants' passage.

At the entrance of the passage, Naza was already waiting there. As she watched Shi Dou walk towards her, a faint smile appeared on her usually aloof face.

"Not bad," Naz said softly.

Tokito walked up to her, in a good mood, and teased, "I'm truly flattered to receive such praise from Miss Sabrina. How about it, I didn't embarrass you, the former Gym Leader of the Goldenrod Gym, did I?"

"idiot……"

Naza's cheeks flushed slightly. She glared at him with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance, and muttered a curse under her breath. However, there was little blame in her tone; instead, there was a subtle hint of intimacy.

After a short break, the second semi-final match began immediately, with Blazer facing off against Matsuba.

Perhaps inspired by the fierce battle between Shidou and Aju, Grandpa Blaine was in exceptionally high spirits today, fully displaying the terrifying strength of the former Fire-type Elite Four member. His attacks were violent and scorching, showing no mercy.

The unfortunate pine needles became victims of this heatwave.

Pine Leaf's Ghost-type tactics were powerless against Blaine's overwhelming power. Blaine's Pokémon defeated Pine Leaf's three Pokémon in quick succession.

3: 0!

A clean and decisive shutout!

The commentator announced loudly, "It's over! Grandpa Xia Bo has won with an overwhelming advantage. Is this the strength of the former king? He's too powerful. Even the veteran gym leader, Matsuha, couldn't score a single point."

Old Master Xia Bo is still as sharp as ever, and his strength remains firmly at the Heavenly King level.

"The finalists for this year's Elite Four Exchange Tournament are now officially announced. Tomorrow, right here, we will witness a clash of titans. The dark horse Tokito from Golden City, who has been creating miracles, will face off against the unfathomable former Elite Four member, Xia Bo, from Crimson Island."

"Will the Unknown Pokémon army of the Time Battle contestants continue to create legends? Or will Elder Blaine's flames burn everything away? Let's wait and see, and look forward to tomorrow's... final match!"

The atmosphere was once again pushed to a climax, and the anticipation for tomorrow's final was completely ignited.

…………

In the evening, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious inside an elegant Japanese-style restaurant on Crimson Lotus Island.

Rika hosted a small celebration party for Tokito's advancement to the finals. Those present were all close female gym leaders and friends, including Ami from Asahi City, Sabrina from Saffron City, and Tokito's own gym apprentices, Bulbasaur and Mei.

"Let's raise a glass to congratulate Mr. Tokito on making it to the finals." Rika smiled gently and elegantly raised her teacup. Ami, standing beside her, also raised her glass timidly but sincerely, whispering, "Congratulations, Mr. Tokito."

"The Time Fighting Gym Leader is amazing. When I saw Pokel use Destiny Bond, my heart almost jumped out of my chest. And Cain was so cool."

"Ya said excitedly."

"Senior brother's command and the Pokémon are too strong." Bu Miao nodded vigorously, his eyes full of admiration.

Sabrina sat quietly beside Tokito without saying a word, but gently pushed a plate of delicate pastries in front of her towards him. This subtle gesture earned a knowing smile from Rika.

The conversation at the dinner table quickly turned to tomorrow's final match.

"By the way, Mr. Tokito, you should be careful. Mr. Blaze is a respected senior. His battle with Mr. Matsuba today has already demonstrated the strength and aura of a Champion-level Pokémon. The environment of Cinnabar Island is even more advantageous for his Fire-type Pokémon. Mr. Tokito, you must be cautious in tomorrow's battle."

Ami: "Yes, yes, Grandpa Blaine's fire dragon has incredibly powerful flames..."

“I know. Old Master Xia’s strength is evident to all; he is an unprecedentedly formidable opponent. I will make thorough preparations.” Shi Dou nodded seriously.

"Gym Leader, you'll definitely be fine. Your Pokémon are so special and strong, you're sure to win!"

Yai waved her little fist and said confidently.

"Senior brother, we all believe in you. Everyone in the dojo will be cheering for you from the stands," Bu Miao said firmly.

"Be careful of Mr. Blaine's Sunny Day strategy; his Pokémon include a combination of Grass and Fire."

Naza reminded him, after all, she had fought against Blaine before and knew how terrifying his explosive power was.

"Thank you for your reminders and encouragement. I will definitely win tomorrow so as not to let you down." Feeling the support from his teammates, Shi Dou felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his fighting spirit soared even higher.

The celebration concluded in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.

It was already late at night when I returned to my hotel.

Shi Dou was alone in his room when he opened the official online forum. Sure enough, the homepage was almost entirely filled with headlines like "Dark Horse Miracle" and "Tomorrow's Final: Mysterious Boy vs. Flame King".

Shi Dou clicked into an analysis post with great interest.

Original poster: As originally expected, the final was supposed to be a showdown between two potential kings, Ah Ju and Xia Bo, and a veteran king. Unexpectedly, a newcomer, Shi Dou, appeared out of nowhere and completely disrupted the situation. It was truly full of surprises and highlights...

Reply 1: Yes, I originally thought it would be a battle between Aju and Mr. Blair.

Reply 2: You can tell what's going on by placing these two people in the upper and lower sections. Who would have thought that Shi Dou would suddenly appear out of nowhere?

Reply 3: But I have to say, Tokito's Pokémon are really amazing. I'm really looking forward to seeing what even more powerful Pokémon they'll send out next.

Reply 4: Me too.