Chapter 189: [Image] Xiao Ju'er vs. Yu Longdu!

When Xiao Ju'er slowly emerged from the passage on the opposite side of the arena, her striking form‑fitting attire instantly elicited cheers and screams from countless fans.

Her dazzling Long Legs, even though concealed by black trousers, still firmly attracted the gazes of tens of thousands of spectators.

The audience's cheers coalesced into a wave of sound, each wave higher than the last.

Amid the crowd's cheers, Xiao Ju'er walked onto the stage calmly and unhurriedly.

Opposite the arena, Yu Longdu had a head of red hair shooting up, wearing a neat cape.

(The picture shows Du and Dan Di; listeners who are interested can pause to check it out.)

Dudu Bird and Dan Di

Seeing Xiao Ju'er appear,

Yu Longdu gave a slight nod,

Although aware that Xiao Ju'er had been thriving these past two years, exchanging blows with Johto's Elite Four,

But he, after all, is a Champion, and moreover a standout among Champions, capable of arm‑wrestling with Dan Di.

Consequently, he did not take Xiao Ju'er too seriously.

Ultimately, he was late due to busy duties; otherwise, his opponent would not have been this popular Champion, Xiao Ju'er.

In his peripheral vision, he glanced at the judges' bench: Ash, Xi Luo Na, and Da Wu.

Sigh… Ultimately, he was late; otherwise he would have had to challenge one of them regardless.

This is also unavoidable; as the sole Champion who personally handles front‑line duties as a Pokemon Investigator, A Du is truly swamped.

"Underestimate me, and you'll surely suffer a big loss~"

Seeing Yu Longdu's contempt, Xiao Ju'er didn't get angry either.

After all, she has always been seen as a mere ornament; being able to arm‑wrestle with a Heavenly King and have even odds already amazes the audience.

Moreover, his opponent is a standout among Champions, as evidenced by the whole arena chanting Yu Longdu's name.

However,

today is different.

"Please have both sides send out their battle Pokemon!"

As the referee's words fell, both sides simultaneously pulled out a Poké Ball.

"Go, Violent Carp Dragon!"

"You're the one I choose, Flash Electric Bird!"

The domineering, violent red Violent Carp Dragon soared above the arena, loudly threatening everything around,

In contrast, the Flash Electric Bird was extremely curious of its surroundings, like a ruffled bird.

At the same time, the Violent Carp Dragon's Intimidate ability triggered, causing a blue glow to appear on the Flash Electric Bird, lowering its Attack by 1;

"Huh?" ×2!

Both Xiao Ju'er and Yu Longdu were dumbfounded.

Xiao Ju'er's face stiffened; facing her, an Electric‑type specialist, she had released a Water/Flying Pokemon that is quadruply weak to Electric?

This is no longer mere contempt; it is outright scorn.

Damn it, Yu Longdu!

Xiao Ju'er clenched her petite fists, tightened her red lips, and gritted her teeth,

If looks could kill, Yu Longdu would already be dead.

The on‑site audience erupted in deafening screams and shouts, each wave of sound higher than the last, like a tsunami hitting the face, reverberating for dozens of miles.

Not being able to see the flying Rayquaza and Groudon, being able to see a flashing Flash Electric Bird up close is not bad either!

Immediately,

One by one, the on‑lookers instinctively whipped out their phones and started snapping furiously at the Flash Electric Bird.

On the judges' bench, Ash remained calm and composed.

Xi Luo Na, Da Wu, and Mi Ke Li, however, were not calm.

Even Ka Lu Na, lying in the hotel watching the live broadcast on a projected screen, stared wide‑eyed in astonishment,

Is this really Xiao Ju'er?

When did Xiao Ju'er get a legendary beast, and still manage to keep it low‑key?

The Johto Champion A Dai Ke, who was at home playing with his grandson, saw the live broadcast and a flicker of Surprise crossed his eyes—now he has a successor.

On stage, Yu Longdu's complexion also looked somewhat unnatural, cold sweat soaking his back,

He had expected Xiao Ju'er to unleash an Electric Dragon, a Mega Evolution, which his Violent Carp Dragon could handle,

But the result—this damn thing—is actually a Legendary Pokemon, the Flash Electric Bird?

Who could tell him how Xiao Ju'er managed to capture the Flash Electric Bird?

Fortunately, Yu Longdu's Violent Carp Dragon can Mega Evolve to change its type, so it won't actually be quadruply weak.

To avoid a disaster, Yu Longdu decisively triggered Mega Evolution!

【Pokémon】: Mega Violent Carp Dragon (♂)

【Type】: Water+Dark

【Ability】: Unbound (unaffected by the opponent's Ability, allowing moves to be used)

【Level】: 100

【IVs】: HP 31, Attack 31, Defense 31, Sp. Atk 7, Sp. Def 13, Speed 24,

【Base Stats】: Total 640, HP 95, Attack 155, Defense 109, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 130, Speed 81,

……

【Pokémon】: Flash Electric Bird

【Attribute】: Electric+Flying

【Ability】: Lightning Rod 3 (draws electricity to itself, immune to electric damage, greatly boosts Sp. Atk, and increases power of Electric-type moves by 100%)

【Level】: 94

【IV】: 6v

【Base Stats】: Total 580, HP 90, Attack 90, Defense 85, Sp. Atk 125, Sp. Def 90, Speed 100,

……

At the same level, the two Pokémon, without a doubt, Mega Gyarados has better stats,

But Xiao Juer, deeply influenced by Ash, won't foolishly clash head-on with Gyarados.

"Thunder Wave!"

A golden-yellow electric net, almost instantly reflected, aiming to envelop the entire battlefield.

"Whoa!"

The stands exploded instantly,

Is this Thunder Wave? Surely not an upgraded version of the electric net!?

At the same time, because of the pre-match instructions,

The Thunder Wave used by the Thunderbird also hit itself, and two red lights instantly appeared on its body.

Sp. Atk +2!

It entered a state similar to charging, a boost condition that increases Electric-type move power by 100%.

Blinding golden-yellow electric light spread and surrounded the Thunderbird.

Using Thunder Wave on itself triggers Lightning Rod—truly a clever tactic.

Yulong Du raised an eyebrow, "Hold on!"

Mega Gyarados's white light shield appeared, blocking this abnormal move.

But how could Xiao Juer possibly give up the advantage she had in hand?

"Thunder Wave!"

Accompanied by an even larger golden electric net spreading across the ground and radiating outward, the Thunderbird's red light flared again.

Sp. Atk had already reached +4!

"Blizzard!"

A cold surge, like floodgates opening, wrapped in an icy storm, surged toward the Thunderbird.

"Hold on!"

The white light shield took everything for the Thunderbird,

But Gyarados fared poorly, hit by Thunder Wave and paralyzed, its body twitching incessantly.

"Charge!"

Xiao Juer's command was confident and decisive; by this point she already had victory in her grasp.

Blinding golden electric specks appeared in the air around the Thunderbird, gathering more and more, eventually converging toward the Thunderbird at the center.

In an instant, three red lights appeared,

But since they appeared almost simultaneously, outwardly it seemed as if only one had been triggered.

In everyone's eyes, the Thunderbird should now have Sp. Atk +3, Sp. Def +1, and the next Electric-type move's power doubled.

But actually it was Sp. Atk +6, Sp. Def +1, because the Ability's damage boost is calculated first, turning the next move's power into double then double again—i. e., four times!

This discrepancy is a heavenly chasm,

Now Yulong Du only considers the former, thinking he still has a chance to turn the tide, and the focus is to use Mega Gyarados's physical attack advantage to dominate the match.

"Hold on, charge over and use Ice Fang!"

As one of Yulong Du's aces, Gyarados's perseverance needs no explanation; even paralyzed, it still insists on using its skill.

A huge white light shield enveloped Gyarados as it charged toward the Thunderbird, icy blue energy coiling around its fearsome fangs!

Xiao Juer showed no panic, smiling as she snapped her fingers!

"End it, Electromagnetic Cannon!"

At this moment, under the double charge state with electricity swirling around its body, the Thunderbird has become a true Thunder·Bird!

Containing astonishing voltage, it instantly turned into a beam of light!

"Swish!"

Like lightning tearing through the night sky, the scorching hot, blinding Electromagnetic Cannon swiftly struck the incoming mega red Gyarados under Hold on.

"Useless, I've taken this round!"

A flicker of confidence crossed Yulong Du's face,

But the next moment, as the white light shield spread with dense cracks, his expression froze instantly.