Chapter 979: First Attempt at Terastallization

【Misty Explosion】.

It can also be called a Fairy-type Self-Destruct—a reduced power version.

It tastes better when paired with Misty Terrain, but it's a pity that Azumarill doesn't seem to know this move.

"Stand up, Haxorus!"

Wu made his final effort.

Azumarill was definitely unable to stand up, Director Zhengyi held the Poké Ball, staring at Haxorus, who was barely supporting its upper body with both claws and breathing heavily.

He was ready to swap immediately as soon as the opponent stood up.

The arena gradually became quiet.

All the spectators were closely watching below, and fragmented cheers rang out from all directions.

It's a pity.

The god in charge of miracles doesn't descend every time.

And it is precisely because of this that the scenes of those Pokémon on the verge of desperation standing up again and again, fighting for their Trainers again and again, are so precious.

So heart-shaking.

Haxorus's suddenly standing figure drew cheers from the audience, but soon they found that the former didn't move after standing up.

Porygon Referee approached to monitor and gave the result:

"Azumarill and Haxorus are both unable to battle! The winner of this match is—Director Zhengyi!"

The commentator sighed: "Very regrettable, Haxorus couldn't hold on... but the outcome is decided! Let us congratulate Director Zhengyi for breaking into the top eight!"

Wow!

Applause continued!

Director Zhengyi's supporters cheered fanatically for him, and at a glance, it seemed that the whole audience had stood up.

"So popular..."

Lusamine and the others were shocked by Director Zhengyi's popularity, which in their view was not much inferior to All Baimu's.

Shan Ren guessed: "Eighty percent of the people watching this match are probably from Beryllium City."

Tickets for each round of the match are sold separately, and the audience can buy tickets for the corresponding venue according to the players they like.

According to tournament background statistics, fifty percent of the spectators on site are Orre people.

And among these fifty percent of Orre people, more than eighty percent are from Beryllium City.

As everyone knows, nine out of ten Beryllium City people like Director Zhengyi.

Of course, popularity has nothing to do with strength; Director Zhengyi didn't defeat Wu just because the audience shouted loud enough.

The classic tactic of information asymmetry was the reason for his victory.

Who could have thought that the Water/Fairy-type Azumarill could perform so well in sandstorm weather.

There is absolutely no problem giving it the MVP.

"Let's go."

All Baimu stood up, and the Shiny Gengar and the Drakloak siblings followed behind with their heads drooping.

As if they were the ones who lost.

But the mood of the mischievous cheerleading squad didn't stay low for long, just because after the Trainer picked up Wu, the other party came up to hug him "with tears streaming down his face," saying he wanted to avenge him.

That's right!

They can help Wu get revenge!

Although Director Zhengyi isn't a stranger, he's not as good as the Trainer's good friend.

Gengar and the Drakloak siblings naturally stand on the side of whoever the Trainer has a better relationship with.

"Gengar!"

"Xi-ya!" ×2

The three mischievous ghosts patted their chests at Wu, who was putting on a show, and promised him.

Guaranteed to win!

Can't lose at all!

Wu also acted a lot as if he had been comforted, grabbing Gengar and the others' claws, putting on an expression of gratitude.

"If you don't abandon me..."

"Look at you."

All Baimu turned his head to Shan Ren and said: "Am I not more normal than this guy?"

In terms of the ability to go crazy anytime, anywhere, Wu is the best, he can at most be considered a clumsy imitation.

"Hehe."

Shan Ren glanced at him.

It is said that things gather in groups and people are divided into groups. Shan Ren, who considers himself a normal person, often feels out of place with them because he is not crazy enough.

The craziest one didn't even come.

Everyone quickly moved to the venue where Gladion was, but found that he had already come out of the player tunnel.

He himself was expressionless, but Lillie and Lusamine surrounding him with regretful expressions were enough to explain the result.

"Sorry, I broke my promise."

Sure enough.

The first thing Gladion said when he saw All Baimu was an apology, "Battlers is even more powerful than I imagined."

All Baimu patted his slightly thin shoulder and said: "It doesn't matter, there are plenty of opportunities. If you don't meet in the tournament, it's the same in the World Championships."

Knowing that there was a chance to meet in the World Championships, Gladion's complexion looked much better.

However, his purpose for participating in the Orre tournament had actually been half-realized.

Magearna, Silvally, and Nihilego, these three rare Pokémon, had indeed attracted quite a bit of attention.

Gladion then recounted the match process and reviewed his own reasons for defeat.

Actually, just two points—

First, the gap in hard strength; second, tactical planning.

Both sides could fight back and forth at the beginning, but after Mega Pinsir was poisoned, the situation was instantly different.

"Lycanroc and Nihilego were both defeated by Facade, you must be careful."

【Facade】, a Normal-type physical move, doubles in power when in an abnormal state.

Mega Pinsir's ability is Aerilate, which can convert Normal-type moves into Flying-type, bringing a slight increase in power while also bringing a STAB effect.

Let's do a simple calculation.

The power of the final Facade is comparable to Self-Destruct!

All Baimu asked: "Z-Move? Didn't have time to use it?"

"Rock Z, blocked by Substitute..."

Gladion shook his head slightly.

After Substitute, Mega Pinsir's physical condition was very bad, but all it needed was one chance to attack.

An indisputable result.

And what made All Baimu feel pity was that when Gladion returned to Alola to participate in the Manalo Conference, he would be defeated by Ash again.

Encountering it twice in a short period of time, I hope he can hold on.

At the same moment.

There was also a result on Liu Ge's side, and there is no need to say who the winner was.

The top eight list was posted on the homepage of the Orre League official website, as well as official accounts of Poké-blogs, etc.

First place, All Baimu.

Second place, Wally.

Third place, Lei Ou.

Fourth place, Battlers.

Fifth place, Liu Ge.

Sixth place, Director Zhengyi.

Seventh place, Battle Mountain Trainer Ge Wu.

Eighth place, Orre Arena Trainer Karula.

There were actually two people All Baimu didn't know in the final tournament, which can only be said that Orre is indeed full of talent.

And Shan Ren's luck is really bad.

If he could arrange a little less civil war, Courtney, Gladion, Wu, and even himself would have a chance to advance to the final tournament.

"Please, wash your hands when drawing lots tonight."

All Baimu said earnestly.

Shan Ren patted the hand on his shoulder and replied: "You draw the final tournament yourselves, I won't interfere."

All Baimu: "Huh?"

Regardless of how surprised he was.

The mode of selecting people for the final tournament changed from the organizer drawing to the players drawing themselves.

They would throw eight balls of four colors into a black box and let the players decide their opponents through the same color.

The drawing was the same as before, publicly broadcast live.

And the location was arranged at the main venue at the top of Battle Mountain, and the audience could go to the scene if they wanted to watch—

They definitely will!

All Baimu could almost foresee the scene comparable to a lottery draw; Shan Ren really had to do everything to create a show effect.

Evening.

The eight people arrived at the main venue.

The auditorium was full as expected, and when they walked out of the tunnel, spotlights shone on them, just like the scene of Gym Leaders appearing in Sword and Shield!

Hum!

The boiling shouts made the entire arena tremble slightly.

"All Baimu! All Baimu!"

"King of Kings! I like you!"

"Master Battlers! You must be invincible!"

"Wally—marry me, okay—"

"Lei Ou! I'm here Lei Ou! Can you see me Lei Ou!"

"Boss Liu Ge! Pull me up when you go ashore!"

Strange voices gathered in the arena from all directions, and several people had different expressions.

All Baimu turned his head to look at Wally with a teasing expression.

Wally turned his head away, not wanting to talk to him.

Participating in the tournament twice before, he had never been as popular as this time. The official blog account opened under Shan Ren's persuasion and All Baimu's instigation broke 300,000 followers in just a few days.

Active followers!

It's just that many comments were hard to look at, causing heavy damage to Wally's young heart.

Some people called him the second Nando.

You know, Nando is the face of the Sinnoh League and a recognized handsome man in the Pokémon world.

The black box was in the center of the arena.

Under the guidance of the staff, the eight people drew color balls one by one in order and were publicized by camera capture.

All Baimu drew red.

He looked up at the big silver screen divided into eight pieces, and a touch of red appeared under his avatar.

Then, under Lei Ou's avatar, red also dyed up.

The two looked at each other and both smiled.

"Looks like we're destined."

"That's what I'm saying."

It seems he is destined to have a battle with the protagonists of the Orre region.

Not far away.

Battlers also found his opponent—Director Zhengyi.

Old rivals meet again.

"Master Battlers! I won't lose to you this time!" Director Zhengyi was full of confidence.

Battlers nodded, "I'll wait and see."

While speaking, he looked at All Baimu and Lei Ou, and couldn't help but feel a little regret in his eyes.

No matter who loses, it's a loss for him.

The remaining two combinations were Wally and Battle Mountain Trainer Ge Wu, Liu Ge and Orre Arena Trainer Karula.

"Boss, your luck is so good?"

All Baimu was very surprised.

Liu Ge hadn't fought a civil war from beginning to end. If this luck were given to Shan Ren, it would be good...

"God wants me to change positions!"

Liu Ge was also a bit proud.

Although it was very disrespectful to his opponent Karula to say so, compared to the top-ranked people, he was indeed one of the good choices.

Of course.

There was also the possibility of capsizing in the gutter, so Liu Ge wouldn't underestimate his opponent.

Wally found Ge Wu very politely, bowed and said: "Please give me your advice tomorrow!"

Ge Wu returned the salute in a panic.

His age was nearly thirty, a dozen years older than Wally, and he had experienced many storms.

For him, the Orre tournament was a platform to realize his self-worth.

Can't be champion, can always covet the Elite Four, right?

Ge Wu fought all the way and successfully arrived at the stage of the final tournament.

Karula was the same.

The Orre Arena is the oldest arena in this region, and it has been recorded as early as thousands of years ago.

As the inheritor, he bears the great responsibility of restoring the Orre Arena.

Before leaving.

Grandpa had earnestly exhorted him to let the world see his existence!

Eight people, holding their respective beliefs, headed toward the championship throne!

——

Before the final tournament began.

There was one day of rest.

All Baimu invited Long Ren to visit Mt. Silver.

On the surface, it was to exchange insights on cultivating Pokémon, but actually, it was aimed at his Tera Orb.

"Want to play with the Tera Orb? Sure! Anyway, it's useless!"

Long Ren threw it over generously.

He said: "If this thing isn't charged, it can only be used once at most."

"Charge? Where to charge?"

"Pokémon Center, of course. There are many Pokémon Centers in the Paldea region, almost one every few kilometers."

"So that's it..."

All Baimu played with the Tera Orb.

This thing was somewhat similar to a Poké Ball, with a translucent black-purple main body.

Inside, one could see a diamond-shaped crystal, surrounded by a transparent ring, and the whole thing looked very peculiar.

Seeing his curious face, Long Ren laughed and said: "Want to try Terastallizing?"

"Can I?"

"Try it! I tell you it's very cool! You will definitely fall in love with it!"

Long Ren took the initiative to teach All Baimu how to Terastallize.

This thing had no threshold, and didn't need too much bond between the Trainer and the Pokémon; just grip it tightly toward the Pokémon, and it would naturally react.

All Baimu saw rainbow luster fly into the Tera Orb, making it emit a fluorescent blue light, as brilliant as the stars.

All Baimu's eyes moved, and he threw it toward Hydreigon!

In an instant.

The Tera Orb shed brilliant light, and a huge crystal cluster wrapped it, and after it shattered with a boom.

A Hydreigon with a glass-crystal-like luster all over its body and a dragon crown on its head appeared, drawing the surrounding Pokémon to watch.

"Shasa!"

Hydreigon shouted excitedly.

It could feel a strange power surging in its body.

Long Ren said: "Your Hydreigon's Tera Type is Dragon! Not bad, not bad!"

After Terastallizing.

The Pokémon's type is based on the Tera Type, that is, when others attack Hydreigon, the damage multiplier is calculated according to a single Dragon type.

But when Hydreigon attacks others, it still enjoys the original Dark-type damage bonus.

And the Dragon-type power bonus will change from 1.5 times to 2 times.

Equivalent to having an extra Adaptability ability.

"Is this fake?"

All Baimu stepped forward to touch Hydreigon and found that it was just a layer of glass crystal phantom on its body surface, including the Tera jewel crown on its head, which was also fake.

It seemed to be a phantom formed by Tera energy.

Hydreigon was very excited and went to find Bastiodon to fight, thinking that the current state would definitely be able to knock down the latter.

Bastiodon was also very curious and agreed to its challenge.

Both sides had a fierce "man's battle" without Trainer command.

It ended with All Baimu calling a stop.

Outcome?

It can only be said that Terastallization could not make up for the gap between Bastiodon and Hydreigon in all aspects.

"Every Pokémon has a different Tera Type. If you are not satisfied with the Pokémon's Tera Type, you can collect Tera Shards and find someone to help you change it."

Long Ren was very open, almost forgetting his purpose for coming here at the beginning.

All Baimu saw Hydreigon panting and passively canceling Terastallization, returned the dim Tera Orb to him, and said:

"Thanks! After the tournament, I also plan to go to Paldea for a stroll..."

"Really? Let's go together!"

Long Ren's eyes shone, and he said repeatedly: "You don't know, there is a bottomless pit in the center of Paldea called Area Zero, I have always wanted to explore it, but have been blocked, if the two of us cooperate..."

He seemed to have a premeditated plan.

All Baimu listened and listened, but felt a bit sweaty.

This guy seemed to be preparing to go against the Paldea League, is he that wild?

As expected of an Orre person! ===== CHAPTER 980 =====