On the Star Arena, everyone was cheering enthusiastically for the two Trainers battling.
“Next up, the challenger is Yamajima Taro from the Island Nation, a Heavenly King Level Trainer ranked 45th in the world.”
“And the challenged is China’s most mysterious Champion Trainer, the Champion ranked 10th in the world—Qin Mo.”
With the host’s introduction, the cheers in the arena reached another level.
“Then, let the battle begin!”
As soon as the host announced the start of the battle, both sides almost simultaneously threw a Poké Ball.
Two flashes of red light appeared; Yamajima Taro’s Pokémon was a Mienshao, while in front of Qin Mo appeared a Sirfetch'd.
Yamajima Taro’s expression changed drastically, while a slight smile appeared on Qin Mo’s face.
“Yamajima Taro, the Fighting-type Elite, is best at combining strength and technique, and is known as the hope of the Island Nation’s Fighting-type,” Qin Mo murmured.
Yamajima Taro’s expression had become very grim.
Just by looking at the Champion Level Sirfetch'd Qin Mo sent out, the opponent clearly understood his characteristics.
Facing a Fighting-type team with a Fighting-type Sirfetch'd was not only a direct counter but also represented extreme confidence in his own strength.
“Wanting to compete with a Fighting-type Elite using a Fighting-type Pokémon, he’s as arrogant as ever,” Mu Li was offstage, but he had already recognized the young man standing on the battle stage.
“You know him? Didn’t he only join the National Team in the last two years?” Fu Peiyao asked, puzzled.
“You could say I know him,” Mu Li smiled, “due to some coincidences.”
“How strong is he?” Fu Peiyao asked, puzzled.
“You’ll know by watching,” Mu Li also became a bit more serious; he also wanted to see how much of Qin Mo’s strength Yamajima Taro could force out.
Mienshao, skilled in high-speed hit-and-run tactics, immediately dashed towards Sirfetch'd the moment it appeared on the battleground.
“Fake Out!” Yamajima Taro no longer had time to consider whether it was a counter or not; since he had sent out Mienshao, he had to disrupt the opponent’s offensive rhythm immediately.
Mienshao was as fast as a phantom, instantly closing in on Sirfetch'd, and swung a palm with a whooshing sound.
Mienshao had clearly used this move countless times, enough to put most opponents into a brief state of paralysis.
But Qin Mo was clearly prepared.
Sirfetch'd’s eyes narrowed; the leek in its hand did not swing, but instead, with incredible insight, it predicted the attack trajectory.
It turned slightly, lowered its center of gravity, and, with an extremely subtle, almost dance-like footwork, dodged the palm that could have knocked out a giant beast.
“What?! It actually used Detect!” Yamajima Taro’s pupils constricted slightly; this Champion Level Pokémon’s prediction and reaction speed far exceeded his expectations; Qin Mo didn’t even need to command it, and it performed such a high-level dodge.
This showed the bond and mutual trust between them.
Just then, he heard Qin Mo’s voice: “It’s our turn, Meteor Assault!”
Meteor Assault, Sirfetch'd’s exclusive move, is an extremely powerful single-target offensive skill; if it hits, Mienshao, with its small body, cannot withstand this move.
Sirfetch'd instantly transitioned from stillness to motion; the rocks beneath its feet shattered, and its entire body transformed into a green meteor tearing through the air, pouncing on Mienshao.
“U-turn!” Yamajima Taro showed no panic on his face; a smile even appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“Still too young; he’s already using Meteor Assault so eagerly.”
Meteor Assault, its recoil and effect are equally fatal; while it brings extreme attack power to the Pokémon, it also brings extreme side effects; after using it, the Pokémon will enter a brief state of paralysis.
Yamajima Taro had clearly pre-read Qin Mo’s Meteor Assault and directly used U-turn to dodge.
But in the next second, his pupils immediately widened.
That green meteor actually traced a Z-shape in the air, perfectly following Mienshao’s dodging route, and in its rapid state, the green meteor caught up with Mienshao’s figure.
Boom—!!!
A deafening explosion echoed throughout the arena! Smoke and debris shot into the sky.
When the dust settled slightly, Mienshao was lying in a huge impact crater, completely losing its ability to battle.
Just one hit!
The Champion Level Sirfetch'd’s STAB move, Meteor Assault, directly knocked out Mienshao, known for its high speed and agility.
“Sirfetch'd knocked out Mienshao!” The host almost shrieked.
The audience also burst into an uproar.
Everyone was shocked by that Z-shaped Meteor Assault just now.
At this moment, the other Trainers watching from below the stage were also startled by this move, especially the Trainers from other countries.
Didn’t they say he was China’s weakest Champion Trainer?
How could he use such a move?
Even Yan Jin probably wouldn’t be able to use this move, right?
Yan Jin expressed: “You can praise him, but why do you have to drag me down?”
However, the Trainers from Bear Country sitting around Yan Jin had already started trying to get close to him.
“Your country hides its strength well!” It was Karnov, Bear Country’s top-ranked Trainer, ranked fourth in the world, who spoke.
Zhang Yi shrugged: “We told you long ago that Qin Mo is very strong, but you just wouldn’t believe us.”
Karnov retorted angrily: “Who knows if what you’re saying is true or false?”
“Can’t there be more trust between people?” Zhang Yi showed a pained expression.
“You…trust?? Heh heh…” Karnov had no intention of giving Zhang Yi face.
“A bit interesting, forcibly changing direction during a charge,” Mu Li’s mouth curved into a satisfied smile.
“So amazing! It’s my first time seeing a Pokémon able to forcibly change direction during a charge! How much control does that require!” Fu Peiyao also exclaimed.
Mu Li’s features were almost twisted into a knot: “What did you say? Your first time seeing it?”
Fu Peiyao blinked, answering innocently: “Of course, I haven’t seen this level of battle much before.”
Mu Li couldn’t help but cover his face: “Arcanine will cry itself to death. When it was making turns with you using Extreme Speed and Flare Blitz, two Extreme Speed moves, you didn’t even notice!”
“Ah!!” Fu Peiyao seemed to just realize this point; her pupils gradually contracted, and her voice even trembled slightly, “You…you said that…Arcanine was even carrying me…”
Mu Li couldn’t help but shake his head gently: “The dog was ultimately wronged.”
Fu Peiyao clearly didn’t know what to say; at this moment, she had fallen into yesterday’s memories: double Extreme Speed…Extreme Speed plus Flare Blitz…and carrying a person…and still able to easily make turns…
Fu Peiyao could even imagine Arcanine using Extreme Speed to chase and bite other Pokémon in the arena.
This…is cheating, right…
This was the first time Fu Peiyao had felt his uniqueness so concretely from Mu Li.
At this moment, Yamajima Taro on the stage had already summoned his second Pokémon.
