Chapter 929

The tournament format that Zhao Yun explained once again left Su Hao in slight contemplation.

Looking at most of the tournaments he is familiar with, the Shenzhou League's University League can be said to have the most variety.

3v3 singles, 3v3 team battles, and 3v3 arena matches.

It can almost be said that what determines victory is by no means individual strength, but the collective strength of the team.

Of course, unless someone is strong enough to guarantee they can absolutely win a singles or team match, and then drag the outcome into the arena match to complete a comeback with their own power.

That would be a different matter.

Su Hao considers himself capable of this; or rather, when this format, which is almost entirely favorable to him, appeared, the University League was destined to become his own personal stage.

But Su Hao chose not to reveal his full strength; all the teammates present have extremely strong Trainer talent, and it would be no exaggeration to say their futures are boundless.

Showing that he can dominate the arena while the others lose the other two matches would only kill their motivation and talent.

Besides, he is too lazy to play every match to the end; it is very tiring.

Zhao Yun scanned everyone in the conference room, nodded with satisfaction after seeing the undisguised fighting spirit in their eyes, and then said solemnly: "Then, let's start analyzing the opponent's lineup and the order of our own starting lineup now!"

On the other side, in a conference room of a hotel in the Imperial Capital.

A meeting identical to the one at Jiangcheng University was underway, and it was currently at its most intense moment.

"The analysis of the several starting players from Jiangcheng University ends here, excluding Xu Qin, who is suspected to be a short person brought in to make up the numbers. Mu Yao, Jiang Xiangyun, Lin Daoyi, Zhao Yunlan, and Xia Xiaoguang—these seniors all played several matches in last year's tournament, so the data is quite clear," the head coach of Central South University said at length.

Afterward, he pushed up his glasses and said seriously: "But the main problem is still the other three people..."

"It's Li Xiao, Su Hao, and Long Yingyan—two juniors and one freshman, right?" sitting next to the head coach, a boy wearing black-rimmed glasses, with somewhat cold features and a white lab coat, raised his hand with an active expression.

He is the captain and ace of Central South University, and also a student of Pokémon Medicine, Zhao Tiancheng.

He has another identity: he is the grandson of Zhao Xuecheng, the Gym Leader of the Polar Ice Gym, one of the former eighteen-attribute gyms.

The head coach of Central South University nodded blankly, looking at this "freak" who was clearly not a Battle major but had climbed to his current position through talent that seemed like a hobby, very curious about what he would have to say.

Zhao Tiancheng brewed for a moment, tapped the table with the slender fingers typical of a medical student, and smiled: "Long Yingyan is from the Dragon-Tamer Clan, so her combat power must not be underestimated; failing after accidentally encountering a Fairy-type enemy is not embarrassing."

"As for that Li Xiao, he is the son of the current Fire Heavenly King and a former University Cup champion. But he has only sent out one Cinderace, and judging by its combat power, it is likely not his ace."

The head coach of Central South University nodded slightly and said: "So you mean... the threat from both of them is no lower than that of the seniors."

Zhao Tiancheng nodded, then shook his head, and said slowly: "There is a threat, but I feel that their combined threat does not equal that of this one person."

After speaking, Zhao Tiancheng pointed his finger at Su Hao's profile picture and team strength prediction, and explained lightly to the puzzled head coach: "Even if he is only a freshman, how many miracles has he created?"

"I suggest letting me face him to probe his true strength, and then drag the match into the arena to decide the winner!"

He wanted to see just how strong the genius his grandfather praised so highly really was.

Was it he, the freak driven by interest, who was better, or was Su Hao, the genius, more skilled?

On October 30, 2023, the main tournament of the University League officially kicked off.

If one were to ask which match was the most eye-catching, the Top 10 clash between Jiangcheng University and Central South University was naturally the most deserving.

The organizers seemed to know that this match would receive the most attention and specially scheduled it during prime time.

For a moment, no

matter if it was the audience in the stadium seats or the viewers watching the television or online live stream, they all cast their gazes over.

At the preparation bench, Zhao Yun patted Su Hao on the shoulder and said solemnly: "It's up to you."

Su Hao nodded confidently; he would not let them down.

Zhao Yun boldly arranged for Su Hao, a freshman starter, to be the first in the 3v3 singles; wasn't this just wanting to take the first point through Su Hao's strong individual ability and get off to a good start?

As for Mu Yao and Li Xiao, the captain and vice-captain, they were arranged by Zhao Yun for the team battle to ensure nothing went wrong. Jiangcheng University, whose overall combat power had been completely reborn since Su Hao joined, would show its edge in this match!

Just as Su Hao was preparing to step into the arena through the player tunnel, a burst of exclamations suddenly came from the audience.

He looked up curiously, raised his eyebrows, and immediately became interested.

Was it a coincidence?

Or... intentional?

On the huge screen of the Ho-Oh Arena, the bust of Su Hao, wearing the black team uniform, was matched with the bust of another boy in black-rimmed glasses wearing a white lab coat, which was somewhat unrelated to the profession of a Trainer.

A freshman versus a senior team captain—the seemingly vast gap immediately aroused the audience's curiosity.

And Zhao Yun, who had returned to the back, saw the opponent's player and her pupils instantly contracted.

To think they ran directly into the opponent's captain...

This is really... somewhat unexpected.

Su Hao did not know what others were thinking, nor did he care; on the field, one only needs to devote oneself wholeheartedly to the battle and enjoy it.

At this moment, before reaching the command station, Zhao Tiancheng, who was not far from Su Hao, suddenly spoke: "I have wanted to battle you for a long time."

Su Hao's movements paused, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Is he that famous? Enough to be kept in mind by a Top 10 captain?

Who knew that after Zhao Tiancheng said this, he closed his mouth and walked silently to the command station.

Su Hao could only shrug his shoulders, slowly walk behind the command station, and wait for the referee's announcement.

With a crisp, highly piercing whistle, Su Hao and Zhao Tiancheng threw their Poké Balls at the same time.

"It's your turn to take the stage, Lucario."

"Bring me victory, Mimikyu!"

Red light flashed, and two Pokémon with a significant size difference appeared on the field simultaneously.

On Su Hao's side was Lucario, whom many spectators in the Fighting Capital were very familiar with, while Zhao Tiancheng's Mimikyu was small and looked slightly eerie.

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Attached image: Jirachi.