I caught a Pokémon

He has three more fights to go, and if he can win them all, he can lift the Winners' Cup – the second trophy of his career!

Inside the venue, the host was still diligently warming up the atmosphere.

"...Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we've seen something like this. I can't even remember the last time we changed venues. I have to say, to be able to push Yuuji to this point, Natsumi truly deserves to be the champion of the Indigo League. She definitely has top-tier strength!"

It's clear that Yuuji's three consecutive losses have already made the host uneasy. Therefore, praising Xia You so highly now is simply to prepare the audience and give them a heads-up, so that even if Yuuji does lose the match in the end, it won't be too unacceptable for the audience or cause any trouble.

Click, click...

A sudden roar of gears and machinery disrupted Xia You's thoughts.

He opened his eyes and saw the elevator slowly lowering the rock field, and as the platform flipped, a brand new grass field appeared in the Citrus Sports Field.

Upon closer inspection, this grassy area is mostly flat except for a small hill of rocks in the middle. However, the flat ground is covered with lush weeds that are more than a meter high, and it seems that it has not been used for a long time.

The host introduced, "Oh? You've chosen a grassy field! Let me see... The lawn here has grown so lush and green because it hasn't been used or maintained for a long time. It's incredible!"

At this point, the host paused for a moment, then continued, "Actually, the Grass Terrain wasn't particularly special before, but now that the grass is so dense, it will definitely make it easier for small Pokémon to hide and attack their opponents... Oh, the referee has already waved his hand to signal. Okay, now we see that the terrain has been changed, and the two players have had a short rest and recovered some of their strength. They must be better prepared for the upcoming battle. So, let's refocus our attention on the arena!"

Upon hearing the host's reminder, the audience quickly turned their attention away from the arena and, sure enough, saw Xia You and Yongci get up at the same time and walk towards the trainer command area...

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In Citrus Town, just as the Victory Cup was in full swing, three figures were sprinting through the still rather congested streets toward Citrus Stadium!

"Xiaoxia, Xiaojian, hurry up!! I can already hear people cheering!"

Just by hearing their voices, you can tell who they are. Without a doubt, these three are Xiaozhi, Xiaoxia, and Xiaojian!

As Xiaoxia ran, she kept looking at the boy in the hat ahead of her, her chest heaving violently.

"Hey! Ash! Wait for us! You're running too fast, we can't keep up at all!"

"Xiaoxia is right!" Xiaojian, who was running at the back, said, panting heavily, "And listen, it looks like the race isn't over yet, we still have plenty of time!"

"This……"

Hearing what they said, Xiao Zhi glanced at the sports field that was so close by. Despite his anxiety, he slowed down a little.

Since parting ways with Xia You last time, they had been rushing to challenge the Citrus Gym. After winning and obtaining four badges, they rushed here without stopping. Traveling day and night, they finally arrived at Citrus Island.

The reason for such urgency, besides wanting to catch up with Xia You's progress, is simply that Xiao Zhi also wants to see Xia You's competition in person!

As the three of them entered the stadium and walked onto the crowded stands, where even the aisles were packed with people, they saw Xia You's Scyther deliver a very cool cross-shaped scissor attack, defeating Yuji's Venusaur in a flurry of movements!

"Wow! Venusaur is down! It's 4-0 now!!" the host exclaimed. "In this battle, even though Yuji chose Venusaur, which was well-suited to the field, he still had no chance against the Bug-type Scyther!"

It's 4-0?!

Ash hurriedly looked at the scoreboard and saw that four of the red team's Pokémon icons had indeed gone dark, while Xia You's Pokémon had not lost a single battle!

As expected... Brother Xia You is as powerful as ever...

"Great! Xia You is going to win!!"

As soon as she saw the match, Xiaoxia's eyes lit up. She locked onto Xia You tightly, waved her hands, and cheered him on loudly.

Although her cheers made no ripples in the noisy audience, her affected voice still drew the attention of some Orange Islands spectators around her, who wanted to see who was cheering for Xia You so enthusiastically!

They were all extremely surprised to find that it was a girl who was only a little girl in her teens.

So young? Is she also a fan of Xia You?

Xiaoxia didn't care about these stares at all and continued to shout loudly. Although it couldn't reach Xia You's ears, she wanted to cheer for Xia You and support her favorite person on this foreign land!

Chapter 274 The Ace Appears

At this point, the competition had reached its fifth match.

Yuji, who had stepped right on the edge of the cliff, sent out Electabuzz this time. In response, Xia You threw out a Poké Ball and released Onix.

When they saw this strange Onix, which shimmered like crystal under the sunlight, everyone—from Yuji and the host to the staff of the Orange League, the audience, and even those watching on TV—was stunned by its beautiful body!

Countless cameras were simultaneously pointed at the Crystal Onix, and as the lenses focused, the flashes went off incessantly!

"This...this is an Onix!? Such beautiful colors!!"

"Is it a Shiny Pokémon!?"

"That's not right!? A shiny Onix shouldn't be this color!?"

Ash was surrounded by people's incredulous exclamations. Although the three of them had already seen the Lake of Evolution on Citrus Island beforehand, they were still captivated by the beauty of Crystal Onix.

Moreover, I was busy fighting those Gyarados at the time and couldn't be distracted, so I only glanced at them briefly and didn't examine them in detail.

Looking at it closely now, it really is very beautiful!

"Unbelievable..." The host swallowed hard, exclaiming in amazement, "Shiny Pokémon are quite rare, but not impossible to encounter. However, I dare say that the Onix with its crystal-like body that's currently on the field is definitely not a Shiny Pokémon. It's a special existence formed after its body underwent a mutation! It's amazing, truly an eye-opener for us. I wonder where Xia You caught it!"

At this point, the host seemed to remember something and hesitated before saying, "By the way, when I passed by Ponkan Island, I heard a legend about a Crystal Onix with a body as dazzling as crystal. The islanders searched for it for a long time but never found it. Could this Pokémon in front of us be the legendary Crystal Onix?!"

So this iridescent Onix is ​​called Crystal Onix!

After hearing the host's explanation, people suddenly understood.

Among the viewers, the most excited were the glass artisans from Ponkan Island!

Just like the host said, they knew at first glance that this was indeed the Pokémon they had always dreamed of!

I thought it was just a legend, but now I've finally seen it with my own eyes!!

They never expected that after searching for so long, Xia You would finally get it!

As people gradually calmed down and turned their attention back to the Crystal Onix, they immediately realized that this would be another tough battle for Yuuji!

Since Crystal Onix is ​​a Ground/Rock type, it can deal double damage to Electabuzz and is immune to Electric-type moves, giving it a significant advantage.

In their hearts, they even guessed that Yuji might suffer a complete and utter defeat, just like in the previous battles.

We're going to lose again...

From initial absolute support to moments of doubt, and now to the foresight of the outcome, their emotions have been like a rollercoaster, experiencing dramatic ups and downs.

When the match began, just as they expected, Electabuzz was completely helpless against Crystal Onix.

After losing its Electric-type moves, Electabuzz can only attack with Normal-type moves. However, Crystal Onix, like the regular Onix, has extremely outstanding defense, so the attacks don't hurt at all!

When facing Crystal Onix, Electabuzz must be careful and try to avoid every attack.

Fortunately, it also has a Fighting-type Kick, which is very effective against Crystal Onix, dealing double damage and preventing it from being completely helpless.

However, since the attack methods were limited, and especially after Xia You took precautions, the outcome could not be changed.

Finally, when Crystal Onix used its rock to trap Electabuzz in a corner, and then used a rockfall to smash the helpless Electabuzz, the seemingly one-sided match finally came to an end.

He won again!

This is the fifth Pokémon that Yuji has been defeated. In five battles, he was at a great disadvantage in all five. At this moment, everyone had a question in their minds: would this man named Xia You continue his winning streak from the Indigo League and remain undefeated?

However, because of the Quartz Conference, even if Xia You wins by remaining undefeated, the Orange Alliance spectators will not feel ashamed.

After all, even if it's embarrassing, it's not just them who are embarrassed!

Moreover, being defeated by such an opponent doesn't mean you're too weak; it just means the enemy is too powerful!

When Electabuzz fell, everyone knew that Yuuji only had one last Pokémon left, which was also his ultimate trump card—Dragonite!

Inside the trainer command area, Yuji took out a Poké Ball and recalled Electabuzz. He looked at Xia You, sighed softly, and said seriously, "You are really strong. Compared to those who came to challenge for the Winner's Cup before, and even among those I know, you are undoubtedly the strongest one!"

Touching her nose, Xia You shook her head and said, "The strongest? I don't think I'm that great. At least among the people I know, there are many who are better than me. The reason I was able to win so many games in a row is really because my Pokémon are doing a great job and pushing me forward!"

In fact, after several rounds of fighting, Xia You had already made a rough estimate of Yongci's strength.

According to his estimation, this strongest trainer in the Orange League is quite capable, at least at the level of a top four trainer in the Indigo League, or even above.

On the other side, upon hearing Xia You's words, Yuji felt no relief. He simply lowered his head, touched the Poké Ball hanging around his neck, and solemnly took it off.

"Dragonite, it's your turn to enter the arena!"

The Dragonite's Poké Ball swayed slightly in Yuji's hand, seemingly in response, which shows that the bond between them must be very deep.

"Go, Dragonite!"

As Yuji threw a Poké Ball into the sky, a flash of blue light appeared, and a Dragonite appeared in the sky.

"The moment has finally come..." The host looked up at Dragonite, but this time, his tone was not filled with joy, but rather with heaviness. "It has been a very long time since I have seen Dragonite in battle. I don't know if it is still as powerful as it used to be. Now, let's see if Dragonite can bring Yuuji the dawn of victory!"

Dragonite...

Xia You shifted her gaze from the Dragonite, recalled the Crystal Onix, and took out the last Poké Ball from her belt.

He used five different Pokémon in five battles.

Although they hadn't expended much energy, Xia You still didn't intend to let them go on stage again.

Since Yuuji is fighting with a winged dragon, he should naturally retaliate in kind!

He enlarged the Poké Ball in his hand, bounced it a few times, then gently pressed the switch. At the same time, his eyes flashed like lightning as he looked at Yuuji and shouted, "This battle is yours! Go, Charizard!!"

Chapter 275 Dragonite VS Charizard

Inside the Citrus Stadium, two dragon-shaped Pokémon, one yellow and one red, are flapping their wings and facing off in the air.

The yellow Pokémon in question is, of course, Yuji's Dragonite.

In terms of appearance, Dragonite has a big belly, a large body, and looks very round. It also has a rather honest expression. Because of its rarity and status as a guardian deity, it has always been very popular and is loved by men, women, and children of all ages in the Orange League.

The other red one, in terms of both appearance and expression, seems to best fit people's definition of a dragon, but surprisingly it doesn't have a dragon-type Pokémon. Needless to say, it is Xia You's Charizard!

Compared to Dragonite, Charizard is much more robust, and it has a fierce appearance with sharp teeth and claws, and its tail is burning with flames, making it look extremely ruthless!

Their eyes met, and a fierce spark ignited between the two Pokémon, each sensing an intense fighting spirit emanating from the other!

At this moment, in the trainer command area beneath them, Xia You and Yongci both had solemn expressions and dared not be distracted in the slightest, which showed how much they valued this match!

In fact, not only was the atmosphere on the battlefield tense, but even the audience was no longer noisy. Whether it was the supporters of Yuuji or the few spectators of Natsumi, everyone was on tenterhooks because of the imminent battle!

After all, everyone knows that if Xia You wins this match, he can lift the Victory Cup, continue his undefeated streak, and knock the pride of their Orange Alliance, Yuci, off his pedestal!

If Yuji wins this match, although he will still need to defeat Xia You's other five Pokémon in excellent condition, and his prospects are extremely worrying, the prestige and honor he will gain will be unprecedented. At least in the future, he will be able to hold his head high and stand out from the crowd in front of the Indigo League audience!

Now, let's see who will have the last laugh!

However, looking at these two Pokémon, some viewers who understand Pokémon type advantages and disadvantages have already keenly noticed that, in terms of type alone, Xia You's Charizard does not seem to have the advantage in this battle.

The host also noticed this and said with a puzzled tone, "Strange, judging from the types of the two Pokémon, Dragonite is a Flying/Dragon type, while Charizard is a Flying/Fire type. Although Dragon is not super effective against Fire, Fire-type moves are halved in power when attacking Dragon-type Pokémon. This is the first time Xia You has actively sent a Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the battlefield. It's really surprising! I really don't know why he would do this. Is there some special purpose behind it?"

Hearing him say this, the ordinary viewers who rarely watched the games suddenly realized what was going on.

So Charizard is at a disadvantage when fighting Dragonite!

However, their opinions were similar to the host's. Judging from the previous matches, they did not think this was Xia You's oversight. Moreover, Xia You's expression was normal at this moment, and he did not show any panic or urgency. Therefore, sending Charizard into the arena must have some special purpose!

However, what they didn't know was that Xia You hadn't thought that much about it at all!

At this point in the competition, he has no other tactics left; he can only win by sheer strength!

The reason Charizard was sent out was simply because he had few Pokémon and didn't want to use duplicate Pokémon. Besides, Dragonite can fly, so Charizard was chosen to counter this advantage. I didn't expect that these people would overinterpret it!

There's no way around it; sometimes it's just like that. A small, unintentional action can always spark endless imagination in others!

Even Yuji was constantly wondering why Xia You would give up her attribute advantage!

However, even after the referee announced the start of the match, Yuji still couldn't figure out Xia You's intentions, so he simply stopped thinking about it and went all in, launching the first attack.

"Dragonite, use Water Gun!"

As a Pokémon with an extremely wide range of abilities, Dragonite can use many different types of moves, including Dragon, Flying, Normal, Water, Fire, Ice, Electric, and even Psychic. This often catches opponents off guard when they first encounter it in battle!

However, this time it was facing Xia You, so it naturally wouldn't be unprepared.

"Charizard, get out of the way!"

Upon hearing Xia You's command, the fire-breathing dragon in the air flipped to the side, easily dodging the water gun.

Dragonite took the opportunity to close the distance, and at the same time, its claws crackled with electricity as it swung fiercely at Charizard!

It's a lightning fist...

Are they trying to determine who is better through close combat?

"Charizard, don't lose! Use Dragon Claw!!"

Charizard's claws glowed blue as it calmly faced the challenge. The two Pokémon entangled in mid-air, exchanging punches and claw strikes, throwing dozens of punches in just a few seconds. The sound of the punches 'whooshing' filled the air, and they even seemed to leave afterimages!