Chapter 514

As the saying goes, the layman watches the spectacle, while the expert watches the technique.

As a current member of the Elite Four, Li Luoyan naturally knew the locations of the Legendary Pokémon that had revealed their traces within the Shenzhou Alliance.

This blizzard, imbued with an aura of extreme cold, reminded him of the Ice God Articuno, which had once lived on the peak of Ice Feather Mountain and had recently returned to tell the guardian deity Entei that it would be leaving the mountain for a while.

It just so happened that the files indicated Su Hao had visited Ice Feather Mountain and had gone missing for half a day during a blizzard stirred up by the Ice God.

Could it be that during that time, Su Hao received the Ice God's favor, allowing his Milotic to master this Ice-type move that carried more than a hint of Articuno's essence?

Under the melodious and ethereal sound of Milotic's call, a monstrous wave rose from the flat ground.

The Water-type energy visible everywhere in the air transformed into surging waves, stacking layer upon layer, converging into a colossal wave that connected heaven and earth.

If the spectator stands hadn't been protected by shields, it is feared the entire Ho-Oh Arena would have been submerged by the giant wave Milotic had whipped up.

A dazed spectator witnessed this wave, which was even taller than the Ho-Oh Arena. He was clearly a fan of Incineroar, but at this moment, he couldn't help but think:

Under this raging torrent that connected heaven and earth, wouldn't the boundless Malicious Moonsault released by Incineroar likely be easily extinguished?

"Chandelure, light it up!"

Trapped within the solid ice, Chandelure struggled to turn its stiffened thoughts; the candle flame, shrunk by the chill, was slowly melting a small amount of the ice.

The distorted sounds from the outside world rose and fell, making it impossible for the lamp to understand their meaning.

But she knew that if she didn't break the ice, she would be like a fish on a chopping block, left to be slaughtered.

With her internal energy still relatively abundant, Chandelure pulled herself together and spat out a scorching flame, beginning to attempt to melt the solid ice.

Fortunately, within just over ten seconds, Chandelure had melted an escape tunnel through the solid ice.

Unfortunately, after breaking free from the ice, a raging giant wave was still waiting for her.

Ning Ling frantically searched her mind for a plan on how Chandelure could withstand this move.

Ghost-type moves lacked the area-of-effect power to deal with a giant wave, and Fire-type moves would only be extinguished by that torrent.

Then there was only one way: "Chandelure, Protect!"

An absolute defense at the same level—if there was no power that exceeded the specifications or broke the limits, it was an impenetrable barrier that could never be broken.

Escapism might be shameful, but it was useful.

Chandelure desperately gathered her energy, and a 360-degree all-range barrier successfully formed the moment the giant wave submerged her.

The wave, carrying a force of ten thousand jun, crashed into the Protect barrier. Just from the first contact, fine cracks already covered the barrier.

The waves repeated this over a dozen times, and clear shattering sounds rang out under Ning Ling's disbelieving expression.

Even Protect hadn't withstood that Milotic's fierce attack...

In an instant, the Protect barrier shattered completely, and Chandelure was forced into the layers of waves crashing against each other, disappearing without a trace.

When the sound of the tide receded, Chandelure floated up, trembling; the five ghost-purple candle flames were already hovering on the verge of extinction.

Even though her overall attributes had risen significantly after reaching the Professional level, Chandelure had almost been one-shot by this Surf move from Milotic.

"Huh?"

Su Hao raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued.

Milotic's ultimate move hadn't actually one-shot Chandelure?

This Surf, even with Incineroar's physique, would at least lose a layer of skin if hit head-on.

This Chandelure's overall quality was extremely excellent, but she just happened to run into a Milotic whose parent had specifically run over to help her break through her limits.

"How is your condition?"

Su Hao asked with concern through his Aura.

"Fuu~"

Milotic, breathing slowly, indicated she could still go on.

Although she no longer had the supply from the Source of Infinity and her own energy reserves were more than half depleted after using her ultimate move,

she wouldn't be as drained as Incineroar after a single shot.

"Alright then, let's finish it with one last Dazzling Gleam!"

Amidst the gasps of the audience, Milotic nodded gently, her long, slender serpentine body ignoring gravity, as if riding the clouds and mist against the backdrop of the rain curtain.

The audience couldn't help but have the same question.

Can Milotic fly?

Milotic danced in the mist created by the collision of fire and water, her elusive figure hidden in the mist possessing a sense of mystery.

But what attracted even more attention was the bright purple ball of light condensing in her mouth.

Above her head was an attack as bright as the stars, ready to be unleashed.

Knowing that sitting and waiting for death would only lead to a more miserable defeat, Ning Ling gritted her teeth and said, "Chandelure, Shadow Ball."

Hearing her trainer's command, Chandelure, already at the end of her rope, pulled herself together. Thinking that even if she lost, she had to inflict considerable damage on Milotic, she frantically squeezed the energy within her body.

A massive Shadow Ball containing terrifying, dark energy formed in an instant and blasted toward Milotic.

Light flashed in the eyes of Ning Ling and Chandelure; they felt their bodies lighten, as if some shackle had been broken through.

This was the strongest attack she and Chandelure had unleashed since becoming trainers.

Even Facade under an abnormal status couldn't compare to this strike.

A sharp glint flashed in Milotic's eyes, and a massive amount of Psychic-type energy transformed into a beam of light, pouring out.

This Dazzling Gleam was more dazzling than any Milotic had released before; this was proof of her strength increasing, and also the first step of Milotic walking on the path she had chosen for herself.

Boom!!!

Chandelure's strongest attack, in front of the Dazzling Gleam of Milotic, who had completed her initial breakthrough of limits, could only provide a slight obstruction before being submerged and swallowed.

Accompanied by the brilliant and glorious light falling, Chandelure was completely submerged by the beam of light, and the violent roar of the explosion echoed throughout the entire arena.

A moment later, the smoke dissipated.

As the silent audience expected, Chandelure lay motionless in a giant crater several meters deep.

And Milotic, like a crowned empress, held her head high and slowly descended, supported by specks of starlight.

Song Jian was stunned for a moment, then, as if waking from a dream, quickly stepped forward and said, "Ch... Chandelure is unable to battle. Milotic wins."

"Therefore, the winner of the University Cup finals is—contestant Su Hao!"

In an instant, the entire arena was ignited!

It was the first 3:0 overwhelming victory in the history of the University Cup, something even the current champion hadn't achieved!

Even though this was only the most basic tournament, everyone could already imagine Su Hao's active performance in the University League two or three years from now.

And even... the Heavenly King Tournament and the World Tournament further down the line!

Countless eyes were fixed on the handsome young man with messy hair, golden eyes, and black-and-white casual clothes walking to the center of the field!

Su Hao's right hand was held high by Song Jian, and countless enthusiastic cheers echoed in his ears.

And these voices were chanting the same name in unison: Su Hao!!!

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The blonde beauties—Cynthia, Caitlin, Togekiss, and Reuniclus.