I caught a Pokémon

Yuji naturally understood this simple principle, and he knew that he had to end the battle as soon as possible before Dragonite was burned by the flames.

It seems like we have no choice but to take a gamble!

Thinking this, he lost all desire to continue the fight and shouted, "Dragonite, we can't run anymore! While we still have room to maneuver, let's settle this with it!! Use Hyper Beam!!!"

Upon hearing Yuji's command, Dragonite opened its mouth and began to gather energy.

Seeing Dragonite's actions, Xia You knew his plan had succeeded and commanded, "Charizard, use Inferno!!"

The fire illuminated the two Pokémon in a bright red glow, and even their eyes seemed to be burning with flames!

A few seconds later, the two Pokémon opened their mouths at the same time, and two powerful streams of energy, one red and one blue, shot out toward each other!

Seeing this, the host excitedly stood up and shouted, "The final battle is here! The final battle is here!! Both Pokémon have unleashed their ultimate moves! Dragonite used the extremely powerful Normal-type Hyper Beam! And Charizard used the advanced Fire-type move Inferno!"

He was so excited that he spat on the microphone and didn't even notice when his water glass was knocked over by his elbow, spilling water all over the table!

At this moment, after a period of preparation, two powerful attacks flew across the field, but instead of colliding, they passed parallel to each other, almost grazing each other, and struck the two Pokémon!

Boom!

Two explosions rang out, and amidst the intense flames and thick smoke, Dragonite was thrown backward, while at the same time, Charizard was hit and fell off the rocky mountain!

boom!

The two Pokémon fell to the ground one after the other, and neither of them moved.

Like everyone else, the host's eyes widened, and he shouted in an almost hoarse voice, "Hit!! Both Pokémon's moves hit!!! Both moves are extremely powerful, I wonder which one will win in the end!!"

However, after waiting for several seconds without any movement, the referee took a few steps forward while dodging the flames. Just as he was about to declare a draw, Charizard shakily struggled to its feet!

"It's Charizard!" the host exclaimed. "Like other Fire-type Pokémon, Charizard possesses a fiery fighting spirit, which is why it was the first to stand up!!"

Xia You secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as he thought, although the Hyper Beam was incredibly powerful, Charizard's stamina had been good until then. Even if it was hit, it wouldn't be instantly killed and would still have a sliver of stamina left.

Seeing that Charizard could still move, people quickly turned their attention to Dragonite.

Through the live footage transmitted by the camera, everyone could see that Dragonite had opened its eyes on the big screen.

Although Dragonite was not unconscious, it was lying on the ground, completely unable to move, due to the aftereffects of using the Hyper Beam!

Yuji's expression changed drastically. Even though he cheered loudly, encouraged, and urged Dragonite, he couldn't get it to get up. He could only watch helplessly as Charizard staggered towards Dragonite with unsteady steps.

When Charizard arrived in front of Dragonite, looking down at it, a hint of recognition appeared in its eyes as it looked at this Pokémon with which it had fought for so long.

"Alright!" Xia You shouted, "It's time to end this! Charizard, give it the final blow! Use Dragon Claw!"

Charizard extended its two claws and, without hesitation, viciously clawed at the defenseless Dragonite.

This hit the target squarely, dealing double damage and completely stunning the Dragonite!

"Dragonite has fallen!!!"

The host's voice, choked with sobs, echoed across the Citrus Stadium. Although he had a premonition, he still couldn't accept the moment when Dragonite fell and Yuji completely lost the game!

The other viewers of the Orange Alliance were naturally just as saddened as he was.

We lost...

Their pride, the Orange League, was still easily defeated by their opponents in a battle against the Indigo League champions!

Unlike them, at this moment, at the Sakuragi Research Institute in the Kanto region and the club founded by the biker gang, excited cheers erupted!

"Wow! We won!!!"

Chapter 278 The Second Trophy

ended.

The battle ultimately ended in Yuuji's defeat.

The referee raised the green flag, indicating that Xia You had won, and all of Yuji's Pokémon icons on the scoreboard above went dark.

The host first let out a long sigh, then sincerely said, "Let's congratulate Xia You on defeating Yu Ci and winning the latest Winner's Cup! It must be said that Xia You's Pokémon performed perfectly in all six battles, and each one could be described as amazing. He deserves the title of Honorary Trainer in every aspect! Now, let's give him the warmest applause and cheers!"

After several battles, the host was completely convinced of Xia You's abilities.

First of all, this man is handsome, and he can make people feel good at first glance, so he is not annoying. Moreover, the difference in strength between him and Yuuji is obvious, and his victory is not the kind of victory he won by luck, so he has no flaws at all.

It can only be said that outstanding people are always more popular.

The audience stood up and applauded, cheering for the two players who had given them a wonderful battle. After this Victory Cup, it's safe to say that many people will become Xia You's fans in the future.

Looking at the battlefield again, Yuji managed to recall Dragonite before the fire reached it.

Similarly, Xia You also recalled her Charizard into its Poké Ball.

If Gyarados underwent a transformation at the Lake of Birth and Evolution, then Charizard has also grown significantly after the battle it just fought.

At this moment, many staff members rushed over, and they released Squirtle. Instantly, seven or eight Squirtles spat water guns, and the fire was quickly extinguished.

After all that commotion, when the flames and smoke disappeared, the grass field was a complete mess, all muddy and unrecognizable. Underneath the black and gray debris, only a few scattered sparks remained, emitting a faint red glow.

Yuji walked up to Xia You and, just like before the battle, extended his hand to him once again.

"What an exhilarating battle! Congratulations on becoming an honorary trainer of the Orange League, entering the Victor's Palace!"

Under the watchful eyes of all the spectators, Xia You gently shook hands with him.

"Thank you, um... I'm really sorry, I was a bit too heavy-handed with my Pokémon in a few rounds just now."

“It’s alright, it’s a competition after all. To win, you have to do whatever it takes.” Yuji shook his head nonchalantly. But when he said that, he looked at Xia You, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. After a moment of thought, he tentatively asked, “By the way… I have a question I’d like to ask you.”

"A question?" Xia You looked at him in surprise. "I wouldn't dare to ask for your advice. Just tell me what's on your mind, and we can discuss it."

Hearing this, Yuuji breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Your Pokémon are so strong, I'd like to know, how do you train them?"

"Well... it's just a very ordinary training method, nothing special." Xia You scratched his head, choosing to tell the truth. Seeing that Yuji was a little disappointed, he changed the subject and said, "But I can give you a suggestion. If you want your Pokémon to become stronger, don't stay here all the time. Being stuck in your ways won't work. After all, the world is so big. Go out and see more of it, battle with other powerful trainers, and you can quickly improve their strength!"

"Go out more often..."

Yuji shook his head helplessly. He thought Xia You had some good ideas, but it turned out she just relied on traveling.

He had traveled and trained extensively before, but felt that his strength could not be improved, so he returned here and became the chief trainer. For him, ordinary travel could no longer make him stronger.

Seeing his expression, Xia You knew what he was thinking and couldn't help but laugh, "Speaking of powerful trainers, have you ever heard of Lorelei?"

"That one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto and Johto regions?" Yuji nodded. "Of course I've heard of her. In fact, in Kanto, Johto, and the Orange Islands, everyone from seventy- or eighty-year-old seniors to five- or six-year-old children knows her!"

"That's good." Xia You grinned, then urged, "I know she's coming to the Orange Islands soon. If you want to take things a step further, go challenge her first!"

"Challenge her?"

“That’s right, that’s right.” Xia You laughed. “Kona is very strong. Fighting her will definitely give you a lot of training. Besides, I’m somewhat acquainted with her. When we meet, just mention my name, and she’ll definitely treat you even better!”

After thinking it over carefully for a moment, Yuji finally nodded.

"I understand, I will challenge her."

Seeing that he agreed, Xia You smiled and said, "Before that, you shouldn't rush out. I think in a few days, a boy might challenge you. I hope you can defeat him first."

"A boy?" Yuji was taken aback, not understanding what was so important about a little boy.

Xia You confirmed, "Yes, it's a boy, he's probably around ten years old, but don't underestimate him because of his age, he's very strong!"

"I see." Hearing Xia You's words, out of respect, Yongci kept them in mind. "Is he your friend? What are his characteristics?"

Xia You replied without hesitation, "He was wearing a hat and had a Pikachu following him, so he was easy to recognize. Although he looked a bit silly, he was surprisingly powerful!"

"I understand, I will do everything in my power to defeat him! And I swear, when we meet again, I will be stronger than I am now, and then it will be my turn to challenge you!"

Xia You had heard these kinds of words far too many times and no longer paid them any attention.

"Keep going, I'll be waiting for you!"

In a friendly atmosphere, the two exchanged contact numbers and added each other as friends.

At that moment, Carl walked over from the side, holding the trophy.

Yuji took the trophy from Karl, held it with both hands, and solemnly handed it to Xia You.

Congratulations again, you won!

Xia You happily accepted the trophy and held it high. At the same time, countless ribbons began to spray out from all around, and flashes started to go off incessantly, permanently recording this scene!

For Xia You, although the Orange League did not have the title of champion, this trophy was still of great significance!

Regardless of his skill level, this is already his second trophy!

Seeing Xia You's triumphant appearance, Karl smiled and clapped his hands lightly, saying, "Congratulations on becoming the newest honorary trainer in our Orange League!"

For Carl, today brings both good news and bad news.

The good news is that, thanks to previous efforts, this year's Winners' Cup viewership has reached an all-time high.

Countless viewers learned more about the Orange League through television.

The bad news is that the Orange League lost the game.

Now everyone in other regions knows that their strongest trainer in the Orange League was decisively defeated 6-0 by the Indigo League, a major regional league, further confirming that they are just a minor, insignificant league.

Worse still, this unfortunate image will likely persist for a very, very long time and will be impossible to erase…

Chapter 279 Celebration and Interview

After Yuji and Karl left, a staff member with a camera walked up to Xia You.

"Mr. Xia You, according to the League's procedures, we need to take a group photo of you and your Pokémon. Could you please release all the Pokémon that just participated in the battle?"

"Of course, no problem!"

As she verbally agreed, Xia You also went over it in her mind.

After six battles, none of his Pokémon were seriously injured, and each one was able to move freely, so there was no need for emergency treatment. As long as he could take a picture, his stamina was not a problem at all.

Take out a Poké Ball and release the other five Pokémon. Including the Gengar next to me, there are exactly six Pokémon present.

Guided by the staff, Gyarados and Crystal Onix stood in the last row. The two tall Pokémon looked majestic and imposing. To Xia You's left were Charizard and Scyther, and to her right were Venusaur and Gengar. The presence of these Pokémon stretched the frame, creating a well-balanced composition that also conveyed a sense of depth.

At this moment, all six Pokémon stood tall and proud, surrounding Xia You in the middle, while Xia You held the Victory Cup high, looking radiant!

In the video, everyone, whether trainer or Pokémon, has an extremely bright smile on their face!

Click!

With a loud noise, the photo was taken by the staff.

The staff member waved the camera in his hand and said with a smile, "After the photos are developed, in addition to the one we placed in the Victor's Palace, we will also develop an extra one for you. Okay, now there is only one last step. I wonder which Pokémon image Mr. Xia You would like to have made into a statue?"

As for the statue...

Xia You glanced at the Pokémon beside her. They had all performed exceptionally well in the past few battles, but it was difficult to decide which one had performed the best.

However, after thinking about it, he finally chose Charizard.

After all, Dragonite is Yuji's strongest Pokémon, so defeating it has a completely different meaning. Moreover, the battle with Dragonite attracted a lot of attention and was equally exciting, so choosing Charizard as the statue is the most appropriate choice.

The two discussed some details, and then the staff brought over a piece of clay that was not yet completely dry, and made handprints on Xia You and each of his Pokémon.

Once everything was settled, Xia You was finally free and left through the players' passage to the lounge.

Ugh…

Although the battle seemed simple, it still left Xia You physically and mentally exhausted. Now that the match is over, she really needs to relax!

Bang bang bang!

However, the moment he opened the door, three colorful ribbons shot out from behind the door, covering Xia You's entire body.

"Xia You-ge! Congratulations!!!"

Several familiar voices came from the lounge. Xia You looked closely and saw that it was Xiao Zhi, Xiao Xia and Xiao Jian who had also come to the lounge!

At this moment, they are holding empty spray cans of confetti and laughing at themselves.

Looking at them, Xia You asked in surprise, "Huh? Xiao Zhi!? When did you guys get here?"

"Hehe." Ash rubbed his nose. "We arrived here during the fourth match. We wanted to get here earlier, but we were still too late!"

Xia looked at Xia You with tenderness and said happily, "You're amazing, Brother Xia You, to be able to defeat that chief trainer!"

In high spirits, Xia You became unusually arrogant: "Hey, it's nothing. I'll just say one thing: when I have my hands in my pockets, I don't even know what an opponent is!"