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After suffering a setback, Xu Song no longer dared to command Onix to use Dig. However, without Dig for evasion, Onix would be passively taking hits against Charizard's attacks. So the result was obvious: Onix lost its ability to battle under Charizard's flames.
"Battle over. Jiang Chen advances successfully."
The referee announced the result of the match.
"Come back, Charizard."
Jiang Chen recalled Charizard, then left with Gardevoir.
Looking at Jiang Chen's retreating figure, Xu Song shook his head and sighed. He was simply unlucky. If he hadn't met Jiang Chen, he might have made it into the top sixteen.
Ling Wanqiu and Xiao Luoxue congratulated Jiang Chen. They had both watched this battle.
"When do your matches start? I'll come cheer for you then. Oh, right, you two didn't get matched up, did you?"
If they were matched up at this point, it would indeed be a bit of a shame.
"No, we didn't. My match is in the afternoon, and hers is tomorrow."
Ling Wanqiu replied to Jiang Chen.
"I actually really hope to face you. I hope you don't mess up and get eliminated this afternoon," Xiao Luoxue snorted lightly at Ling Wanqiu.
"Even if you get eliminated, I won't," Ling Wanqiu shot back at Xiao Luoxue.
In the afternoon, Jiang Chen and Xiao Luoxue watched Ling Wanqiu's match.
"Dragonite, use Dragon Rush."
Her opponent's Blastoise was defeated by Dragonite. Ling Wanqiu's Dragonite swept through the opponent's three Pokémon, defeating them consecutively.
"Match over. Ling Wanqiu successfully advances," the referee announced loudly.
"She's indeed a formidable rival."
Xiao Luoxue's expression was serious. This Dragonite was truly strong, and its previous performance might not have revealed its full strength.
Now, Xiao Luoxue temporarily stopped thinking about how to defeat Jiang Chen. Defeating Jiang Chen seemed somewhat unrealistic, but she found that defeating Ling Wanqiu was not easy either.
Watching this battle were not only Jiang Chen and Xiao Luoxue. Ling Wanqiu was also a strong contender for the championship of this New Trainer Tournament, naturally attracting many people to watch her matches.
"Enemies on a narrow road."
As Jiang Chen stood up to leave the spectator seats, he happened to see Lin Yuefeng.
Lin Yuefeng also saw Jiang Chen, and their eyes met. His eyes held a cold glint.
However, Jiang Chen's gaze towards him was very calm. Lin Yuefeng was not worth his attention.
If this guy unfortunately encountered him, Jiang Chen wouldn't mind letting him experience the feeling of being utterly crushed.
"Jiang Chen, you'd better pray you don't run into me." Lin Yuefeng said coldly.
"Hmph, what an overconfident joke. How dare you boast here?"
With a cold snort, Xiao Luoxue directly spoke up for Jiang Chen, rebuking Lin Yuefeng.
"Xiao Luoxue, you... don't regret this."
"What right do you have to make me regret? I advise you to pray you don't run into me."
Xiao Luoxue was completely unreserved. So what if they were from the same school? She had long disliked Lin Yuefeng. This guy still wanted to shamelessly pursue her? She had to teach him a lesson and make him lose all face.
In reality, Lin Yuefeng had already lost all face. He now even carried the title of "Capital's Number One Boaster."
"Alright, no need to waste words on him."
Jiang Chen didn't even bother to glance at Lin Yuefeng, leaving with Xiao Luoxue.
This blatant disregard was the greatest humiliation.
The people around looked at Lin Yuefeng, pointing and whispering. Lin Yuefeng was also a well-known figure; naturally, many people recognized him. Before this New Trainer Tournament began, Lin Yuefeng was also one of the strongest contenders for the championship. But now he had become a joke. Being called "Capital's Number One Boaster" by Jiang Chen, and most crucially, losing to Jiang Chen once in the elimination round, and being easily crushed at that.
This shameful title was now firmly established. In others' eyes, he was practically a laughingstock.
"Who dares to laugh?"
The furious Lin Yuefeng turned his head to look at the people around him who were pointing and even openly laughing.
Lin Yuefeng's status was unusual; he had a champion grandfather. Some people, fearing Lin Yuefeng's background, immediately shut up.
However, there were also those who weren't afraid and continued to mock him disdainfully, almost making Lin Yuefeng explode with rage.
"Jiang Chen." The furious Lin Yuefeng roared.
He knew that if he didn't defeat Jiang Chen, the humiliation would forever haunt him.
The next day, Xiao Luoxue's battle also resulted in an easy victory. It was another sweep, one Pokémon defeating three of the opponent's.
After today's matches concluded, the top sixteen had been selected. For the upcoming battles, the number of Pokémon used would increase to six. At the same time, the attention garnered would be completely different from before, and all contestants would be given a day to rest.
"Look at this. This is the ranking list of the strongest new trainers this year."
Xiao Luoxue found a list online, published on the Huaxia Spirit Network.
"My ranking is above Ling Wanqiu's," Xiao Luoxue said with a hint of pride.
[Strongest New Trainer Ranking]
First Place: Jiang Chen
Second Place: Xiao Luoxue
Third Place: Ling Wanqiu
Fourth Place: Chen Xiu
Fifth Place: Lin Yuefeng
Jiang Chen took a look. He was ranked first, which was no surprise at all. If he weren't ranked first, then the authority of this list would be questionable.
Looking at the proud Xiao Luoxue, Jiang Chen shook his head. "This list is just for looking at. Don't think you're definitely stronger than Ling Wanqiu."
"Are you saying I'm not as good as Ling Wanqiu?" Xiao Luoxue was a little unconvinced.
Jiang Chen nodded.
"Then you watch how I defeat her if I meet her," Xiao Luoxue snorted softly at Jiang Chen, feeling a little uncomfortable.
Between her and Ling Wanqiu, Jiang Chen favored Ling Wanqiu more. Did that mean this guy liked Ling Wanqiu more?
Actually, Jiang Chen believed Ling Wanqiu was stronger, without any personal feelings mixed in. He understood the strength of both their Pokémon very well. Ling Wanqiu indeed had the advantage, mainly because Ling Wanqiu usually trained her Pokémon with Jiang Chen at school, and her Pokémon were also influenced by the Elemental Plates on Jiang Chen, making their strength improve terrifyingly fast.
Jiang Chen didn't care about this list at all, but someone else cared a lot: Lin Yuefeng.
"I'm only fifth."
Lin Yuefeng's face was beet red; he was so angry his lungs were about to explode.
Ling Wanqiu and that guy named Chen Xiu, why were they ranked above him? Did they really think he was a pushover, a "Boaster"?
Ling Wanqiu had defeated him in the previous friendly exchange match, which he could barely accept, but what was Chen Xiu?
"I should be first."
He stared at the first-ranked Jiang Chen's photo with jealousy, then directly smashed the computer.
This list was ranked by a very famous person. Lin Yuefeng didn't approve, and a small portion of people also didn't approve, but most approved of this ranking.
After a day of rest, Jiang Chen didn't relax too much. Although the championship was his for the taking, training Pokémon required perseverance. Even with the Spirit Plate, Dragon Plate, and Indigo Orb, which could passively strengthen most of his Pokémon, Jiang Chen would never slack off.
Jiang Chen was so serious that Xiao Luoxue, who lived in Jiang Chen's house, was also spurred on and trained her Pokémon diligently all day.
"I must defeat Ling Wanqiu and prove that I'm stronger than her."
Xiao Luoxue secretly glanced at Jiang Chen, then seriously clenched her fists.
The main arena of the Sky Sea Spirit Field could accommodate over thirty thousand spectators. All subsequent matches would be held in this main arena. And every match would be broadcast. The level of attention was completely different from before; it could be said that the New Trainer Tournament had truly begun.
"Jiang Chen, Wanqiu, go for it!"
Wang Xin, dressed in a cheerleader uniform, shouted loudly, cheering for Jiang Chen and Ling Wanqiu. Beside them were their classmates, who had specifically come to cheer them on.
"I'm envious. If I were in the Imperial Capital, many people would probably be cheering for me."
Listening to the cheers, Xiao Luoxue felt a bit envious. Home-field advantage certainly mattered. Most of the spectators were from Sky Sea City. They naturally supported their local people, so there were many people cheering for Jiang Chen and Ling Wanqiu, not just their schoolmates.
Jiang Chen looked towards the most prominent seats in the audience. His dad and mom were there. The New Trainer Tournament was considered an important competition, and there would be Elite Four members present. Since the competition was held in Sky Sea City, and Jiang Chen was participating, Jiang Yuan and Xie Yulan would naturally attend.
Jiang Yuan was a popular Dragon-type Elite Four member in the public's eyes, and Xie Yulan now also held the status of Acting Elite Four.
Besides them, there was also Ling Wanqiu's father, Ling Zhan, the Fighting-type Elite Four.
Their appearance here naturally drew fervent cheers.
"This year's champion, if nothing unexpected happens, should be your boy, right?" Ling Zhan chatted with Jiang Yuan on stage.
"As long as that kid doesn't embarrass me," Jiang Yuan humbly waved his hand, but his face was full of smiles.
"Besides my son, who else can win the championship?" Xie Yulan's words were very direct.
Listening to his wife's words, Jiang Yuan was speechless. Couldn't she be a little more humble?
"I don't think my daughter is without a chance either."
Ling Zhan glanced in his daughter's direction, seeing Ling Wanqiu intimately chatting with Jiang Chen. He felt a slight displeasure, as if seeing his own prized cabbage being "snatched away."
"Ladies and gentlemen, the first battle of the New Trainer Tournament is about to begin. Our contestants are already in position..."
The commentator stood on stage and shouted. There were no commentators during the previous matches, which is why it was said that the New Trainer Tournament truly began now.
The opponent had already been drawn. One of the contestants in the first match was Jiang Chen. His opponent was Lin Xi, a girl, whose strength was quite formidable. Lin Xi was ranked seventh on the Strongest New Trainer list.
Jiang Chen looked relaxed. Lin Xi, arriving at the battle arena, clearly couldn't face him easily. She took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Chen.
"I didn't expect my luck to be so bad, drawing the strongest one right away. But I won't give up easily."
"Alright, I'll go all out too," Jiang Chen responded.
"Please send out your Pokémon, contestants," the referee announced solemnly.
"Serperior, go!"
"Come out, Slaking."
Jiang Chen's Slaking against Lin Xi's Serperior.
Serperior proudly stared at Slaking. This was normal; Serperior's personality was usually very proud.
Slaking stood there unremarkably, its aura contained.
"The Pokémon sent out by both contestants are Slaking and Serperior. Trainers who train Slaking are quite rare. Although Slaking's base stats exceed those of pseudo-legendaries, its Truant ability is too much of a hindrance."
The commentator was rambling on about the two Pokémon.
In the spectator stands, even Elite Four Ling Zhan looked at Slaking with some surprise. Indeed, not many trainers chose to train Slaking. In battle, its ability was a huge hindrance. Even during training, its ability was a hindrance.
"This Slaking's spirit is quite different from an ordinary Slaking's."
Jiang Yuan seriously stared at Slaking. This was his first time seeing Jiang Chen's Slaking, but he could tell that this Slaking was different from ordinary ones.
"Slaking, use Hammer Arm."
He unceremoniously commanded his Pokémon to attack first, without any thought of politeness.
Slaking, over two meters tall, was very burly, but its movement speed was fast.
The moment after Jiang Chen gave the command, it arrived in front of Serperior, then brought down a Hammer Arm.
"Bang?!"
Serperior's body was sent flying. With one hit, Serperior lost its ability to battle. Slaking with the Huge Power ability was too terrifying.
The referee saw this scene, paused for a moment, then announced, "Serperior is unable to battle."
"Oh my god, I didn't see wrong, did I? Slaking actually one-hit KO'd Serperior!" The commentator's face was filled with shock.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it seems that contestant Jiang Chen's Slaking is somewhat different. It shows no laziness at all, unlike other Slakings. I wonder if contestant Jiang Chen found a way to overcome Slaking's laziness."
"Come back, Serperior."
The shocked Lin Xi recalled her unconscious Serperior. Her Serperior's strength was ranked highest among all her Pokémon. She sent Serperior out first, hoping to get a good start. She didn't expect to not get a good start, but instead be one-hit KO'd.
"Is this still Slaking?" Lin Xi wondered, looking at the energetic Slaking, which showed no signs of lethargy.
"Go, Venusaur."
"Slaking, use Hammer Arm again."
Venusaur had just come out when it was greeted by Slaking's Hammer Arm.
Venusaur and Serperior were not the fragile type, but they simply couldn't withstand Slaking's terrifying attack.
It had just one-hit KO'd Serperior, and now it one-hit KO'd Venusaur.
"I... I haven't even commanded my Pokémon to attack yet."
Lin Xi's face showed a hint of grievance.
You said you'd go all out, and I didn't expect you to actually go all out, without holding back at all.
"Oh my god, another one-hit KO! This Slaking has consecutively one-hit KO'd contestant Lin Xi's two Pokémon. It's too outrageous! Truly worthy of contestant Jiang Chen's Pokémon, and contestant Jiang Chen is truly worthy of being ranked first on the Strongest New Trainer list." The commentator shouted loudly.
"This Slaking is terrifying." Even Elite Four Ling Zhan couldn't help but glance sideways.
A Slaking without the Truant ability is unimaginably terrifying.
"No wonder he wants to train a Slaking."
When Jiang Yuan knew Jiang Chen wanted to train a Slaking, he was a bit unsupportive. Now, seeing this Slaking, even he felt terrified. Not only did it not have the hindrance of the Truant ability, its attack power seemed to be more terrifying than a normal Slaking's. As long as this Slaking's talent and potential weren't bad, he wouldn't even trade it for a pseudo-legendary.
Looking at how strong this Slaking was, its talent and potential could absolutely not be bad.
Xie Yulan's face was full of pride. Her son would definitely surpass all trainers in the future and become the strongest Pokémon trainer.
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