Chapter 202

The first to appear on the left was Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu.

The moment she appeared, many of the male fans watching erupted in cheers.

After all, they were fans devoted to Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu's looks.

They had to support their own idol.

As Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu walked to the contestant's seat.

On the other side, Su Yu also made his entrance!

The instant he appeared, the large screen at Fengchao Stadium gave both of them a massive close-up!

Under the high-definition camera's lens, their features were displayed on the screen with perfect clarity.

"Su Yu, Su Yu!! Champion! Champion!"

"Go Su Yu, charge forward!!"

"Goddess Bu, don't fear him!! You must defeat Su Yu!"

"Go Goddess Bu! Go Garchomp!"

At this moment, both competitors had arrived at their respective contestant seats.

After exchanging a glance, they nodded to acknowledge each other.

Next came the field selection phase.

This time, to everyone's satisfaction.

The random selection landed on the Rock Field!

This meant neither Pokémon would be hindered by the terrain.

The two of them would definitely be able to fight to their heart's content!

"Both competitors are ready. The National University Pokémon League Finals, begin!!"

Seeing the two prepared, the referee immediately announced.

Immediately after, both sides released their Pokémon.

"Go, Garchomp!"

"Soar, Salamence!"

In an instant, two Dragon-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon appeared on the battlefield.

One was naturally Garchomp, fierce as a mad shark and bearing sharp blades.

The other was Salamence, sporting blood-red wings and radiating an overwhelming aura of dominance!

Upon seeing these two Pokémon, the audience immediately grew lively.

Although Su Yu had not brought out Articuno.

There was no doubt that Salamence and Garchomp would deliver a truly spectacular match.

Not like the frantic domination from before.

Many spectators were eager to see whether Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu's Garchomp would prove superior, or if Su Yu's Salamence was more powerful.

"Lusha!"

"Roar!!"

The moment the two Pokémon appeared, they locked eyes, staring dead at one another.

From their gazes, one could already perceive their fighting spirit!

"Garchomp, let's strike first, use Dragon Claw!"

Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu waved her hand, her cool voice ringing out.

Hearing this, Su Yu merely smiled.

Since you chose a direct frontal assault, then we shall meet it head-on!

"Salamence, use Dragon Claw as well!"

In the center, powerful energy instantly surged from the single sharp claw on Garchomp's hand.

Purple Dragon-type energy immediately enveloped her claw, forming a shape resembling a blade.

Seeing this, Salamence also took flight and extended his twin claws.

His claws were instantly wrapped in energy.

In that moment, both Pokémon vanished rapidly from their spots, rushing toward each other.

In the blink of an eye, Salamence and Garchomp collided.

"Clang!!"

The sharp claws of the two Pokémon interlocked.

The Dragon-type energy on their claws constantly assaulted one another.

At the center where Garchomp and Salamence clashed, a shockwave even rippled outward in all directions.

The two Pokémon tested their strength against each other, neither able to gain an advantage.

"Boom!"

After clashing, both Pokémon realized neither could overpower the other.

Thus, they instantly rebounded, leaping apart to opposite sides.

"Salamence, use Dragon Pulse!"

"Garchomp, do the same!"

After separating, both Pokémon simultaneously began gathering energy.

In the blink of an eye, two energy spheres formed instantly before them.

Subsequently, they launched this energy sphere at each other.

In midair, two waves of Dragon energy collided instantly.

A booming sound erupted.

"Bang!"

Amidst the explosion, a massive cloud of smoke appeared in the center.

The smoke screen separated the vision of the two Pokémon; neither could see where the other was.

Within the black smoke, a Pokémon with blood-red wings instantly burst forth.

At this moment, its blood-colored wings had turned metallic; it was using a Steel-type move—Steel Wing!

Salamence, bearing metallic wings, charged toward Garchomp.

"Garchomp, use Brick Break!"

Upon Garchomp's sharp claws, a white light instantly condensed.

She used her claws as blades and slashed downward at the flying Salamence.

"Salamence, dodge!"

Hearing the command, Salamence instantly began spinning in midair.

Garchomp's Brick Break slashed straight forward.

However, Salamence spun just enough to sidestep the attack entirely.

Immediately after, Salamence corrected its posture.

It slammed its metallic wings into Garchomp.

"Bang!"

Steel Wing struck Garchomp squarely, knocking her back several meters.

After landing the hit, Salamence immediately executed a turnaround, returning to its position.

This rapid speed caused Garchomp, who had intended to pursue, to lunge at empty air.

"Lusha!"

Seeing this, Garchomp instantly grew somewhat furious.

"Garchomp, don't be impulsive; rush over and use Crunch!"

Hearing her Trainer's words, Garchomp suppressed the anger in her heart.

If this were an ordinary wild Pokémon, it would likely have lost control due to anger by now.

Garchomp moved her powerful legs, instantly sprinting toward the nearby Salamence.

Although he was running only on the ground, his speed was extremely fast!

It was even comparable to the speed Salamence had displayed while flying just moments ago.

While running, Garchomp also opened her shark-like maw wide.

Dark-type energy ignited upon her teeth.

"Salamence, use Dragon Claw!"

Salamence watched the charging Garchomp.

Energy surged once again over his dual claws.

He swung directly at the approaching Garchomp.

Facing Salamence's Dragon Claw,

Garchomp surprisingly chose not to defend.

Instead, she took the full force of Salamence's dual claws!

"Garchomp!" she cried out in pain.

However, she quickly recovered her composure.

Just as Salamence tried to withdraw his hands, she extended her arms and gripped one of his limbs.

Then, opening her maw wide, she bit down fiercely.

"Screech!"

Garchomp's hard, sharp teeth sank into Salamence's arm.

In an instant, they pierced through Salamence's skin.

Immediately, Salamence let out a cry of agony.

At that moment, Salamence exerted force with his arm, trying to pull it back.

But Garchomp clamped down tightly, refusing to let go.

She would not release Salamence.

"Use Iron Tail!!"

Su Yu swiftly issued the command.

Salamence's thick tail instantly hardened.

Facing the opponent who was biting him relentlessly, he endured the pain in his arm.

In an instant, he whipped his long, thick tail.

"Garchomp, let go, then block this attack!"

Bu Bu Step Miao Zhu also quickly directed.

Garchomp's jaws, possessing astonishing biting power, released Salamence's arm.

Facing Salamence's Iron Tail, she instantly crossed her arms before her.

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"Bang!"

Iron Tail struck Garchomp's crossed arms.

It then sent her skidding back several meters.

"Screech!"

Garchomp's feet rooted firmly into the ground.

As she retreated, she carved two deep grooves into the earth, producing a harsh screeching sound.

This clearly demonstrated just how immense Salamence's power truly was.

Although Garchomp was knocked back,

she sustained little damage.

The previous Iron Tail had struck her arms.

Shaking her slightly numb arms, Garchomp regained her fighting spirit.

"Garchomp, use Stone Edge!"

Garchomp's powerful feet stomped upon the ground.

Several rocks instantly erupted from the earth, floating around her.

With a sweep of her arm, the sharp stones flew immediately toward the nearby Salamence.

"Air Slash!"

Salamence flapped his blood-red wings.

Blades of air instantly formed beneath his wings.

These air blades rapidly shot forward to intercept the incoming stones.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The two moves collided, triggering a massive explosion.

Amidst the blast, several Air Slashes broke through the Stone Edge and flew toward Garchomp.

Seeing this, Garchomp extended her claws.

She slashed directly at the incoming air blades.

Under Garchomp's strike, these Air Slashes instantly shattered in half.

In this exchange, Salamence had gained the upper hand!

After all, Su Yu's Salamence was one level higher than Garchomp.

Furthermore, Salamence's base Special Attack stat exceeded that of Garchomp.

Therefore, during special attack battles, Salamence was undoubtedly at an advantage.

At this moment, Yan Ruyue, who was exceptionally observant, instantly noticed this fact.

Garchomp's strength lies in close-quarters combat; if this continues, she will definitely be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, Yan Ruyue prepared to abandon special attacks and engage in hand-to-hand combat once more!

"Garchomp, use Dual Chop!"

Garchomp spread her twin claws, then charged forward.

Her sharp claws were brimming with energy.

After a brief, rapid sprint, Garchomp closed the distance to Salamence.

Her twin claws flashed, then swiftly slashed at Salamence in rapid succession.

"Salamence, use Rock Slide!"

Salamence planted himself on the ground and slammed his powerful forelimbs down hard.

"Boom!"

Accompanied by a deafening roar, a colossal boulder erupted from the earth.

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Instantly, a massive crater appeared on the ground before Salamence.

With a forceful strike, Salamence sent the huge boulder hurtling forward.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Two blade-like sounds rang out.

Garchomp instantly swung both arms at the boulder before her.

In an instant, the colossal boulder was sliced by her into several large chunks.

Immediately afterward, those rock fragments seemed to lose all momentum.

They crashed down onto the ground.

However, charging in right behind the rocks was Salamence!

He had just used the giant boulder as a vanguard while following close behind to launch his attack.

At this moment, black light ignited on his twin claws, cloaked in gloomy energy.

It was precisely the move Shadow Claw!

"Hiss!!"

Taking advantage of the moment Garchomp had just shattered his Rock Slide,

Salamence instantly launched his attack.

"Garchomp, use Protect!"