Chapter 165: Gardevoir's Powerful Fighting Ability—Take One Step and Think Three Steps (Third More)
Misty couldn't help but sigh at the sheer power of Qin Yun's Gardevoir.
"This time, I won't lose easily to your Gardevoir!"
A spiraling Shadow Ball shot forward, causing a powerful explosion upon impact. Gardevoir nodded as the battle officially began.
"Haha, do you think I'm wrong?" Qin Yun smirked.
Misty was confident in Gyarados' resilience, preferring to endure an attack rather than disrupt its setup. With a swift toss, Misty released Gyarados from its Poké Ball. The sea serpent roared as it materialized, its fierce eyes locked onto its opponent.
"Gyarados, use Twister!"
The Shadow Balls converged. Against one or two, Gyarados might have held firm, but with four incoming, it found itself overwhelmed, losing its stability. The rushed Twister it managed to summon lacked its usual force.
Misty's expression hardened. "Gyarados! Hold on!"
At level 31, Gyarados was on the brink of entering the professional tier. Meanwhile, Qin Yun had strategically allocated accumulated experience points to elevate Gardevoir to level 10, the peak of the entry level.
Qin Yun observed the battlefield. "Level 10 may be the peak of entry, but the difficulty of leveling up increases drastically after this."
With careful precision, Gardevoir refrained from reckless attacks, understanding the importance of control in battle. Its battle experience and strategy were key—trainers should focus on directing the overall combat flow rather than micromanaging every move.
"They're both powerful and elegant fighters," Misty admitted, eyes narrowing.
Gyarados, struggling against the gravitational pull of Gardevoir's telekinetic grip, was unable to escape. The pressure intensified.
[Item Held: Leftovers]
Levels 1-3 are considered entry-level beginners. Like Gardevoir, one must grow through consistent effort.
Feeling a surge of strength, Gardevoir's eyes glowed faintly as its power increased. With a burst of telekinetic energy, it repelled Gyarados across the battlefield.
Gym Apprentice Tier: Levels 4-6—Entry Intermediate.
Gardevoir concentrated its psychic energy, forming an attack akin to the Rasengan, a spiraling force of condensed power.
"Shanai!"
Perhaps influenced by Qin Yun, Gardevoir's combat style had grown calculated and precise, predicting multiple moves ahead.
Misty reacted immediately. "Gyarados, counter it now!"
[Potential: Top Class]
Gardevoir remained composed. Without hesitation, it prepared four additional Shadow Balls. As Gyarados closed the distance, all four blasted forward in unison.
Level Progression: Level 11—Elite Beginner. Level 16—Elite Intermediate. Level 21—Elite Advanced. Level 26—Elite Peak.
Qin Yun analyzed the situation. "Gardevoir's battle instincts have improved significantly."
He had trained his Pokémon to handle various battle scenarios independently, adapting without needing constant direction.
[Defeated Gyarados: +10,000 EXP]
Gardevoir's current experience: (200/10,000).
Misty had equipped Gyarados with Leftovers to ensure endurance, but Qin Yun's strategy was overwhelming it.
Gardevoir's speed, combined with its ability to teleport mid-battle, made it difficult to counter. It swiftly reappeared near Gyarados, forming an Energy Ball in its palm—though different in composition from a traditional one. The swirling mass of energy intensified before launching at the sea dragon.
Timing is crucial in battles. In the midst of a Twister, a trainer's commands could arrive too late. Predicting the opponent's actions was key.
Misty realized too late what was happening. "Gyarados, brace yourself!"
[Pokémon: Gyarados]
Gardevoir walked through the Twister using telekinetic barriers, steadily closing the gap between itself and its opponent.
Qin Yun observed as Gyarados executed Dragon Dance, increasing its attack and speed simultaneously—a move that could be a game-changer if allowed to stack.
"Gyarados, resist and continue Dragon Dance!" Misty commanded.
[Level: 15]
Gyarados roared. It was already an elite-level Pokémon, with immense strength and pressure upon entering the field.
However, from level 10 to 11, the experience requirement jumped to 40,000—five times the previous level's requirement. Training beyond this point became increasingly difficult.
Qin Yun's expression grew serious. "Misty isn't making this easy."
Misty's confidence remained unshaken, frustrating Qin Yun. Under normal conditions, Misty would send Gyarados in as a mid-game sweeper, clearing weakened opponents to accumulate strength.
But Pokémon battles weren't always predictable. Early-stage Pokémon lacked advanced battle awareness, relying heavily on their trainer's instructions. However, as they grew stronger, independent decision-making became crucial.
Gyarados heeded Misty's command, unleashing another Twister. However, Gardevoir anticipated this, erecting a psychic barrier to absorb the impact.
"Vientiane Tianyin!" Qin Yun called.
A burst of energy disrupted Gyarados' attack, and Gardevoir remained composed, preparing its next strike.
[Entry Peak (Level 10: 0/40,000)]
Misty's face lit up with determination. "Fine, let's get serious. Gyarados, time for our strongest move!"
Qin Yun narrowed his eyes. Was she bluffing, or did she truly have an ace up her sleeve?
Gyarados was Misty's signature Pokémon, and undoubtedly her strongest. If she had a trump card, now was the time to play it.
From level 1 to 10, accumulating 30,000 experience points was tough enough. But from 10 to 11, it required a staggering 40,000—demonstrating the increasing challenge of leveling up.
Despite the pressure, Misty remained poised. She was both beautiful and formidable, a trainer worthy of respect.
Gardevoir teleported again, this time reappearing directly in front of Gyarados. Without needing Qin Yun's direction, it formed an Energy Ball, its method of cohesion vastly different from the standard technique.
In chaotic conditions like Twister, verbal commands often arrived too late. Instinct and foresight were paramount.
Qin Yun estimated that reaching the next tier would require overcoming five major hurdles.
Misty had initially overlooked Gardevoir's tactical prowess, but now she fully grasped its potential.
[Pokémon: Gardevoir]
Gardevoir maneuvered skillfully through the battlefield, avoiding unnecessary damage while dealing calculated blows.
Gyarados attempted to retreat, but Gardevoir raised its hand, releasing an immense gravitational force that prevented it from escaping.
Levels 7-9 were considered the late-entry phase. Misty, seeing the battlefield unfold, felt a sense of pride despite the challenge ahead.
The battle was far from over, and both trainers knew it.
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