"Haxorus, how are you doing?"
Ling Wanqiu looked at Haxorus with concern.
The Dragon Pulse just now blasted Haxorus away, also freeing Haxorus from the Sand Tomb.
Haxorus got up. Although it hadn't lost its combat capability, its condition wasn't great. As a Dragon-type Pokémon, it was relatively sturdy.
"It hasn't lost its combat capability yet. Her Haxorus is even more impressive than I expected."
Xiao Luoxue looked at Haxorus, who still had fighting spirit, and felt it wouldn't be easy to deal with.
She had originally thought that sending out Garchomp would easily win the first battle, but it turned out not to be that simple.
"Haxorus, use Scary Face."
A scary face appeared on Haxorus, startling Garchomp. A stat-changing move, it could lower Garchomp's Speed.
In the previous battle, Haxorus was passive mainly because its Speed wasn't as fast as Garchomp's.
Lowering Garchomp's Speed might allow it to last a little longer.
It was almost impossible for Haxorus to defeat Garchomp, so what Ling Wanqiu had to do was to inflict as much damage as possible on Garchomp.
"Both Haxorus and Garchomp have reached quasi-Elite Four strength. Young people nowadays are truly remarkable."
On the spectator stands, Jiang Yuan exclaimed.
"You seem a little nervous, afraid your daughter might lose?" Jiang Yuan glanced at Ling Zhan.
"Just a small skirmish. It's not my battle, so why would I be nervous?"
Ling Zhan immediately denied it.
Seeing Ling Zhan deny it, Jiang Yuan didn't expose him.
If it were Ling Zhan's own battle, he indeed wouldn't be nervous. But when it came to his daughter's battle, Ling Zhan was still a little nervous, especially since Ling Wanqiu was currently at a disadvantage.
This battle hadn't ended yet, but they could tell that Haxorus couldn't be Garchomp's opponent. Losing to Garchomp was only a matter of time.
Although six Pokémon were used, the win or loss of one Pokémon didn't represent everything. But losing a Pokémon first put one at a disadvantage in terms of morale.
"Garchomp, use Dragon Rush."
"Haxorus, use Hyper Beam."
Finally, Garchomp endured the Hyper Beam and successfully defeated Haxorus with Dragon Rush.
Xiao Luoxue, who had defeated Haxorus and won this battle, was not particularly happy. Her Garchomp also suffered some injuries.
She won, but it wasn't as profitable as she had imagined.
Ling Wanqiu could accept the outcome of Haxorus's defeat. Without needing the referee's reminder, she directly recalled Haxorus and then sent out Dragonite.
Seeing Dragonite enter the field, Xiao Luoxue couldn't switch out Garchomp to let it rest.
None of her other Pokémon had any chance of defeating this Dragonite. She could only let Garchomp face Dragonite.
"Contestant Ling Wanqiu has sent out Dragonite. This is a battle between two quasi-Elite Four Pokémon. Spectators, please don't blink."
As the commentator spoke, Dragonite and Garchomp had already started fighting.
Dragonite immediately used Dragon Rush, its murderous aura locking onto Garchomp.
"No, if it gets hit, it'll be too passive. Garchomp, you use Dragon Rush too." Xiao Luoxue hurriedly instructed Garchomp.
Dragon Rush, with its intimidating pressure and deterrence, was not easy to dodge.
The two quasi-Elite Four Pokémon collided with Dragon Rush. Because Dragonite was stronger and had the initiative, Dragonite naturally had the upper hand.
Dragonite flapped its wings, stabilizing itself in the air, while Garchomp was knocked into the ground, causing the ground to shake.
"Gah?!"
Garchomp struggled to get up, covered in scratches, its condition clearly inferior to Dragonite's.
"Dragonite, use Dragon Dance."
Taking advantage of Garchomp's inability to attack, Ling Wanqiu had Dragonite use Dragon Dance.
Dragon Dance was a move that increased Attack and Speed. After using it, it was equivalent to gaining a buff, which was very crucial in battle. Many non-Dragon-type Pokémon could also learn it, but Garchomp, a quasi-Elite Four Dragon-type, could not learn Dragon Dance.
Looking at Dragonite, who was full of momentum after using Dragon Dance, Xiao Luoxue knew that Garchomp had to take a gamble.
"Garchomp, use Outrage."
Dragons have an inverse scale. This move could be considered a powerful Dragon-type move, but it wasn't usually used casually because after using Outrage, the user would fall into a state of confusion.
After using Outrage, Garchomp's eyes turned red, and its terrifying aura made the referee standing not far away involuntarily retreat.
"Dragonite, don't be afraid, use Dragon Claw."
Garchomp after using Outrage was indeed formidable. Although it was using moves wildly, the power of its moves clearly increased significantly.
Dragonite, which had just boosted its Attack and Speed with Dragon Dance, was still being pressured by Garchomp.
"Once Outrage wears off, that's when we counterattack."
Looking at Garchomp's Hyper Beam, Ling Wanqiu had Dragonite use Hyper Beam to counter it.
Gradually, the duration of Outrage passed. Garchomp was a little dizzy. In fact, it started losing its rationality when it used Outrage.
After using it, its mind became even more chaotic.
"Charge in, grab Garchomp, and then use Seismic Toss."
Ling Wanqiu gave the command to Dragonite.
A pair of rather small wings flapped, and in an instant, Dragonite was beside Garchomp. The confused Garchomp completely ignored Xiao Luoxue's commands.
Watching Garchomp get slammed down by Dragonite, Seismic Toss directly knocked Garchomp unconscious.
"The situation is not looking good for Garchomp. I wonder if Garchomp can still counterattack." The commentator shouted nervously.
"Garchomp, get up."
"Don't give it a chance, Dragonite, use Giga Impact."
If Garchomp was given some time to recover, it might recover, but how could Ling Wanqiu give Garchomp a chance to recover?
Dragonite used Giga Impact, hitting Garchomp, who had no defense.
"It still got hit by Giga Impact. I wonder if Garchomp can still get up."
The commentator and all the spectators watched Garchomp intently.
"Garchomp is unable to battle."
Unfortunately, Garchomp still couldn't get up. The referee declared Garchomp unable to battle.
"It's going to be difficult now."
Xiao Luoxue hadn't expected Ling Wanqiu's Dragonite to be so powerful. Her Haxorus had also given Garchomp a lot of trouble.
At this moment, Dragonite also had some scratches. Garchomp's Outrage just now had caused Dragonite quite a bit of damage.
"Go, Pikachu."
The cute Pikachu's popularity was also quite high, especially Xiao Luoxue's Pikachu, which was dressed very flashy.
"Use Thunderbolt."
"Dragonite, use Dragon Rush."
Facing the Thunderbolt attack, Ling Wanqiu directly had Dragonite endure it.
"She wants to one-shot my Pikachu."
Instantly, Xiao Luoxue understood Ling Wanqiu's intention.
"Pikachu, quickly use Protect."
Although Pikachu was agile and fast, once it was locked on by Dragon Rush's killing intent, it wasn't something that could be dodged with speed alone.
Using Protect, it successfully blocked Dragon Rush. Protect was definitely a god-tier move, but unfortunately, in most battles, it could only be used once.
If used a second time, the success rate would be pitifully low.
"Pikachu, use..."
Xiao Luoxue's command wasn't finished yet. Dragonite's tail already struck Pikachu, sweeping Pikachu away. Then immediately, a Fire Punch hit Pikachu's small body.
"Pikachu is unable to battle."
Its body was too frail, plus the strength gap, so it was easily defeated.
"Come back, Pikachu, you've done your best."
The Dragonite in front of her was like a big boss for Xiao Luoxue.
None of her remaining Pokémon could fight this Dragonite.
"Come back, Dragonite, you rest for a bit."
Just as Xiao Luoxue was considering how to defeat Dragonite, Ling Wanqiu suddenly recalled Dragonite.
Xiao Luoxue's expression froze for a moment, but she didn't hesitate. She sent out her third Pokémon, Emboar.
Ling Wanqiu, who had recalled Dragonite, switched to Flygon.
The newly released Flygon flew into the air. Flying Pokémon had a great advantage in battle, first gaining air superiority.
"Flygon, use Sand Tomb."
Before, Xiao Luoxue used Garchomp's Sand Tomb to trap Ling Wanqiu's Haxorus. Now it was reversed; Ling Wanqiu used Flygon to restrict Emboar.
"Emboar, use Flamethrower."
"Dodge, then approach Emboar and use Dragon Claw."
Relying on its aerial agility and speed advantage, Flygon spun in the air to dodge Emboar's Flamethrower. A gleam of light flashed on its small claws, directly striking Emboar.
Emboar's side was tough-skinned, but Flygon's attack was not weak. If it kept attacking like this, Emboar wouldn't be able to bear it.
Now Emboar was trapped and unable to break free, somewhat passive against Flygon.
"Quickly break free from the Sand Tomb, Emboar."
The battered Emboar was also very angry at this moment. Its whole body was burning with flames. With a roar, it used Flare Blitz and finally broke free from its predicament.
"It broke out?"
Ling Wanqiu was a little surprised.
But it didn't matter. She still had the advantage. Even if Emboar broke out of the Sand Tomb, Flygon, flying in the air, still had the advantage.
"Jump, Emboar, and knock Flygon down."
The burly and massive Emboar jumped. Its jumping height was not low.
Emboar, leaping up, could just barely reach Flygon, but it was still a little slow. When it used Hammer Arm, Flygon had already dodged away.
"Flygon, use Dragon Rush."
"Emboar, grab Flygon."
Just after landing from mid-air, Emboar was pursued by Flygon's Dragon Rush.
Facing the terrifying killing intent emanating from Flygon, Emboar was not completely deterred. Its thick arms grabbed the charging Flygon.
Its body was pushed back over ten meters, but it still successfully grabbed Flygon.
"Well done, Emboar. Now use Heavy Slam."
Xiao Luoxue's face showed a smile. Having grabbed Flygon, Xiao Luoxue had no intention of letting Flygon escape.
Its body burning with fierce flames, its heavy body heavily pressed Flygon to the ground. This move's power increased with the user's weight.
Emboar's weight, over 300 catties, was indeed not light. Coupled with the burning flames on its body, Flygon let out a shriek.
"Use Dual Chop. Defeat it directly."
Emboar tightly dug into Flygon, then used Dual Chop. After this attack heavily struck Flygon, Flygon couldn't hold on.
"Flygon is unable to battle."
The referee announced.
The scarred Emboar stood up. Although its steps were a little unsteady, it was still standing.
"Come back, Flygon."
Ling Wanqiu looked at Flygon with some remorse. Her carelessness had given Emboar an opportunity to defeat Flygon.
She had thought a single Dragon Rush would defeat this Emboar, but unexpectedly, it had given the opponent a chance instead.
"This Emboar probably can't last much longer either."
Ling Wanqiu sent out Charizard. This was her starter Pokémon from school, and it had now evolved into Charizard.
"Charizard, use Air Slash."
Emboar, in poor condition, couldn't dodge this Air Slash and was hit by one move.
In terms of strength, Emboar was actually stronger, but Emboar's injuries were too severe, making it unable to defeat Charizard.
Moreover, Ling Wanqiu knew how powerful Emboar was in close combat. Fighting close with a Fighting-type Pokémon was undoubtedly asking for death, so she gave Emboar no chance.
Thus, she simply wore down Emboar until it lost its combat capability.
"Milotic, go."
"Use Hydro Pump."
It directly used Hydro Pump as a greeting, not even bothering with a probe.
Charizard was agile in the air, but Milotic's Hydro Pump attack was also very fast. After dodging a few times, it made a mistake and was caught, then fell under Milotic's Hydro Pump.
Both had three Pokémon unable to battle. After Charizard was defeated by Milotic, Ling Wanqiu once again sent out Dragonite.
The Dragonite that entered the field defeated Milotic with overwhelming advantage.
"Damn it, I don't think I can win."
With only two Pokémon left, Xiao Luoxue's two Pokémon were unable to fight this Dragonite.
"Swampert, go."
Even knowing she couldn't win, she had to finish this battle.
"Dragonite, use Hurricane."
The Hurricane stirred up by its flapping wings blew Swampert away, giving Swampert no chance to attack. Hyper Beam hit Swampert, and two moves instantly took down Swampert.
Swampert, an Elite Rank 9, indeed couldn't fight against Dragonite, a quasi-Elite Four Rank 3.
The strength gap was a bit too large.
After Swampert lost its combat capability, Xiao Luoxue still had a Venusaur left. Venusaur's strength was the same as Swampert's, also Elite Rank 9.
It was no match for Dragonite in battle. Its clumsy body could only take hits from Dragonite. Like Swampert, it was sent off by Dragonite in two moves.
"I lost."
Xiao Luoxue felt a little upset.
Even if she lost to Jiang Chen, she wouldn't feel upset, but losing to Ling Wanqiu made her feel particularly upset.
"This semifinal match has ended. Congratulations to contestant Ling Wanqiu for successfully entering the finals."
Listening to the congratulations, Xiao Luoxue retrieved her Pokémon with a dejected expression, then left the competition venue.
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