I caught a Pokémon

The hostility was almost palpable; clearly, they had already regarded Xia You as their biggest rival!

Xia You didn't care at all and continued chatting and laughing with Xiao Zhi and Xiao Xia.

However, Ash and Misty's good mood vanished immediately after the group assignments were announced.

When the tournament staff posted the match schedule on the wall, the three of them went to look at it together and discovered that Ash and Misty had become the opponents in the next match!

The expressions on their faces froze instantly!

That's really unlucky.

If they had a choice, they would all prefer to fight with their partners after achieving better results, rather than having the outcome decided so early in the round of 16.

It can only be said that this was truly a cruel joke played on them by fate.

The two had very mixed feelings, which meant that one of them was destined to be eliminated.

However, statistically speaking, this is unavoidable. Even if Ash and Misty are not separated, there is still a certain chance that they will battle Xia You. This is almost inevitable.

Xia You smoothed things over.

Fortunately, after a brief moment of surprise, the two quickly regained their composure and became full of fighting spirit.

Seeing that the two had returned to normal, Xia You turned his attention to his opponent. During his break, he checked the videos of his opponent's previous two matches online and got a general understanding of the situation.

This time, the opponent used two different Pokémon in previous competitions, but neither of them was very strong, making them the kind of player who had a hard time advancing.

Even so, given Xia You's personality, she wouldn't let her guard down.

Ash and Misty's battle was the second match of the morning. After the two players in the first match decided their winner, it was soon their turn to take the stage.

After wishing the two of them good luck, Xia You sat on the sofa in the lounge and watched the live stream on the big screen.

The rules for the round of 16 to 8 have been changed. Each trainer can now use two Pokémon, which not only increases the margin for error but also allows trainers to fully demonstrate their abilities.

Amid cheers from the crowd, the competition officially began.

You could clearly feel it from the atmosphere at the stadium; the audience's enthusiasm was even higher today.

It can only be said that as more and more contestants are eliminated, the remaining contestants naturally become more and more skilled, making the competition more and more exciting and professional, which is why the audience is so supportive.

Pulling her thoughts back, Xia You refocused her attention on the competition field.

Although they didn't want to face their partner, Ash and Misty were both extremely serious when the match started, showing no intention of holding back.

When the time comes, they will absolutely not hesitate to act!

In the first battle, Ash sent out Totodile, and Misty sent out her Poliwag.

Both Pokémon defeated their opponents by accident in their first battle yesterday, but their performance improved significantly in the second battle, where they eliminated their opponents with sheer strength.

The fact that both of them were able to field them today clearly shows they have a lot of confidence in them!

As expected, the first battle lived up to the expectations of the two trainers. The two Pokémon fought fiercely, both sustaining injuries. After a long battle, Poliwag finally approached Totodile by diving and used a series of slaps to knock Totodile unconscious, taking the lead in the match.

It's not that Little Saw Crocodile played badly, it's just that Mosquito Coil played better!

Faced with a disadvantageous situation, Ash confidently sent out Kingler.

Xia You had a deep impression of this Pokémon, after all, it performed brilliantly during the Indigo League, single-handedly defeating three opponents and helping Ash win several battles in a row to advance!

Xiaoxia knew that Kingler was not to be underestimated, but she did not adjust her lineup. Instead, she continued to use Poliwag to fight Kingler.

When the battle began, the giant crab used its claw hammer to strike the water, which incredibly caused the water in the entire arena to ripple, forming four large whirlpools!

These four whirlpools churned the water surface wildly, and the mosquito coil in the water was swept up by the current, helplessly drifting quickly on the surface!

Seeing this attack, Xia You could only say: What exaggerated power!

It defies common sense that such a powerful vortex could be created with a single strike!

It's worth noting that Kingler rarely travels with Ash, and Ash only remembers it during competitions. It usually stays with Professor Oak, yet it still possesses such great power, which shows its remarkable growth!

He still remembered that back on Earth, many people jokingly said that Professor Oak deserved credit for the many illogical things about this Kingler, because he had given Ash special training and nurtured Kingler and Ash's other Pokémon to be so outstanding.

Of course, it's obvious that this was just a joke.

After all, Professor Oak is a highly respected Pokémon professor with many things to deal with every day, so he doesn't have the time or inclination to train any Pokémon.

In the arena, thanks to this move, Kingler Crab easily defeated Poliwag, tying the score at 1-1.

In the third match, Misty took out a Poké Ball, intending to use Corsola in the battle, but somehow Psyduck somehow managed to run out on its own again!

This is the umpteenth time it has acted on its own initiative and gone into battle against Xiaoxia's orders!

What's even funnier is that when Psyduck appeared, it immediately performed a special trick for everyone!

After it fell into the water, it struggled as if it were drowning, and even choked on several mouthfuls of water!

This amused the audience; who would have thought that a Water-type Pokémon couldn't swim?!

Fortunately, after struggling in the water for a long time, Psyduck managed to climb onto a stone pillar and finally didn't drown.

Most importantly, the director also gave Xiaoxia a very timely shot.

This allowed all viewers to clearly see the embarrassing moment when Misty blushed deeply because of Psyduck's actions!

Chapter 437 Ash's Mishap

Upon seeing Psyduck enter the field, Ash was overjoyed and looked very happy. Then, as if afraid that Misty might change her mind, he hurriedly sent Kingler to attack.

The Kingler moved sideways across the water's surface, rushing towards Psyduck.

Perhaps it had been struggling in the water for too long, or perhaps the Kingler's aura was too intimidating, but Psyduck seemed to have lost its fighting spirit. It just kept its head down, trembling on the stone pillar, and exposed its big head to the Kingler without any defense.

Ash would naturally not miss such an opportunity.

When Kingler rushed to Psyduck's side, he didn't hesitate and immediately ordered Kingler to raise its huge pincers, which clamped down on Psyduck's big head and lifted Psyduck's entire body high into the air!

As the pliers tightened, the duck writhed in agony, its plump body twisting and turning, making the audience feel both sorry for it and a little amused.

Everyone was thinking, "Psyduck can't swim and has no fighting spirit. Is sending out such a Pokémon just a joke?"

Unlike the audience who were completely unaware of the situation, only Xia You and Xiao Gang in the audience shook their heads helplessly after seeing this scene.

Honestly, of all places to use its big claws, Kingler had to grab Psyduck's head...

It seems Ash has really gotten a little carried away...

Does he still not remember that the more severe Psyduck's headache, the more powerful it can be?

Sure enough, when Psyduck was in unbearable pain, its body suddenly emitted a faint blue light.

Seeing Psyduck's state, Ash belatedly realized that he seemed to recall some unpleasant memories, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly told Kingler to loosen its pincers.

But now it's too late to do anything.

In an instant, a shockwave formed by psychic energy erupted from the center of Psyduck. Before Kingler could react, the shockwave swept over it and sent it flying!

Kingler flew backward until it crashed into Ash and finally stopped.

Ash was knocked into a ball by Kingler, and when he got up to look at it, he found that Kingler's eyes had turned into swirls and it had passed out!

The referee raised the colorful flag and announced the result of the match. The audience was stunned by the result. They never expected that Psyduck, who had just made a fool of itself, would have such great power!

Was it hiding its strength before?

In the lounge, Xia You showed a hint of surprise when she saw that Xiaoxia had won.

To be honest, before the match even started, he thought that Ash would win the battle between him and Misty, no matter how bumpy the process was. Even if Psyduck came on the field, he still thought Ash would have the last laugh.

But to my surprise, it was Xiaoxia who won!

All I can say is that Psyduck's abilities are too overpowered. Its unilateral appearance completely changed the situation, allowing Misty to win the match by sheer chance.

On the field, after losing to Misty, Ash looked dejected and extremely frustrated, a stark contrast to Misty excitedly jumping around with Psyduck in her arms.

Xia You shifted her gaze from the screen, stood up, and stopped paying attention to the two people, instead preparing to face her own match.

After Ash and Misty's battle ended, it was his turn to fight. Although he was confident that his Pokémon would not lose, he dared not be careless.

Fortunately, due to the change in the number of Pokémon he could use, he also teleported his giant red Gyarados from Sakuragi Park last night.

With this terrifying monster as a backup, even facing Lugia or Kyogre, Xia You dares to fight them with just Gyarados! In these local tournaments, it's basically a chaotic massacre of the outnumbered!

As he walked down the contestant tunnel, the scene of contacting Xiaochun last night to retrieve Gyarados flashed through his mind.

The two communicated via video call, and when Xiaochun learned that she might be using Gyarados in the competition, she was so surprised that her mouth dropped open!

After all, the oppressive feeling brought by this giant red Gyarados in Sakuragi Park was too strong. Even though it was just lying in the water without moving, Dr. Sakuragi and the others did not dare to take a step closer because of its pressure!

Even Kikuna and Renji, the two assistants, could feel Gyarados's predatory gaze when they were watching it from afar!

Of all the researchers, only Xiaochun firmly believed that Xia You's Pokémon would not harm her, which is why she dared to approach Gyarados with peace of mind.

Even without witnessing it firsthand, Xiaochun knew from Gyarados's imposing aura what a ferocious scene it would be when this Pokémon battled.

Therefore, while she was shocked that Xia You had retrieved Gyarados, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Xia You's opponent.

Of course, for Xia You, Blastoise is enough to handle most situations, and there shouldn't be any need for Gyarados to intervene in the short term.

When Xia You appeared, the audience cheered loudly, and even Maya in the audience focused her attention on Xia You.

In the previous two days of the competition, Xia You fought cleanly and decisively, instantly winning over a large number of viewers, and now many people are supporting him.

Xia You wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that there were more guards around Maya today. Not only was Officer Jenny standing beside her, but there were also more than a dozen guards surrounding her.

is something happened?

Without time to think, Xia You had already reached the trainer command area and stood across the water from her opponent.

This time, his opponent was an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a cane, who couldn't even stand up straight.

However, the old man's eyes shone with a sharp light, suggesting he was no ordinary person.

Seeing that the two were ready, at the referee's signal, they released their Pokémon at the same time. Compared to Xia You's unchanging Blastoise, the old man sent out a Tentacruel to fight.

From the videos he had watched before, Xia You knew that the Tentacruel in front of him was probably the most powerful Pokémon the old man had shown.

The fact that it was sent out in the first round suggests that the intention was to go all out and try to defeat its own Blastoise directly.

Such a strategy was undoubtedly correct, and the old man had obviously watched his previous matches and done special research based on Blastoise's characteristics, so that when the battle began, the poison jellyfish and Blastoise attacked each other, and for a time they were evenly matched!

However, this was clearly a futile struggle. Although it caused Xia You some difficulties, Blastoise was ultimately stronger. Under Xia You's command, it seized the opportunity and defeated Blastoise in one fell swoop!

Chapter 438 The Opponent Who Came to Our Door

After the stinging jellyfish was defeated, the old man shook his head helplessly.

This was his strongest Pokémon, yet it still couldn't cause Xia You much trouble. Things are about to get complicated...

Before the match, he had specifically checked Xia You's lineup and knew that Xia You had an even more powerful Gyarados, but now even Blastoise couldn't defeat it. It seemed that his cup competition journey should come to an end.

He was really unwilling to accept this, after all, he was getting old and didn't know if he could participate in the next tournament. This time, he had finally made it into the round of 16, which was his best result in several tournaments.

However, the gap in strength truly made him feel despair. This sense of powerlessness also made him realize that Xia You was indeed different from other contestants, and was really, really strong!

Honestly, why would a young person with such talent participate in this kind of competition?

He sighed softly, and at the referee's urging, he released his second Pokémon.

With a flash of blue light, a Pokémon resembling an octopus appeared before Xia You.

This is Octopus Barrel, a pure Water-type Pokémon. It looks much like an octopus on Earth, with its entire body being red and each tentacle having two suckers, making it look slippery.

They generally inhabit rocks or caves on the seabed, have a habit of burrowing, and like to stay in caves or jars. Sometimes they will suddenly spray ink to escape powerful enemies or to ambush.

Despite its soft, wriggling appearance, it has a hard head and uses its tentacles to entangle its prey, preventing escape. It then relentlessly rams its prey until it is completely unable to resist before delivering the final blow.

Faced with the old man's second Pokémon, Xia You neither needed nor had the intention to replace Blastoise, but instead sent it to continue the battle.

Given the size of the Octopus Barrel, its tentacles are simply unable to entangle the Blastoise's enormous body, rendering this advantage useless.

Fortunately, it also knows a few ice-type moves, so it's not entirely helpless when facing Blastoise.

When the battle began, Octopus Barrel used a laser beam, attempting to counter Blastoise from a distance with its Ice-type attack.

However, Blastoise can easily dodge such an attack by jumping directly from the stone pillar into the water, and Octopus Bucket's power is insufficient to freeze the entire battlefield, so it has no way to deal with it.

The aurora beam only caused a section of the water to freeze, merely turning the splash that Blastoise made into ice crystals, but it did not hit its target.

Especially when Blastoise gets close from the water, Octopus Barrel can't even use its Ice-type moves.

Left with no other option, the old man had to let the octopus bucket also dive into the water, trying to create distance by constantly swimming in the water, while also looking for a weakness in Blastoise.