Chapter 24

The winner will advance into the top 32.

It can be said that anyone who enters the top 32 qualifies for bonus points in the college entrance examination!

This time, when it was Su Yu's turn, he discovered his opponent's sprite was no longer an ordinary one.

Instead, it was a sprite entirely gray in body, with red irises, black pupils, and three tile-like objects atop its head.

Su Yu checked its attributes.

[Name: Machop (Fighting)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.10 (Novice)]

[Ability: Guts (If afflicted by a status condition, it draws on its guts, increasing its Attack.)]

[Potential: Gym Leader]

[Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (30), Special Attack (25), Defense (23), Special Defense (30), Speed (23)]

[Moves: Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, Low Sweep]

[Description: Though small like a child, it possesses powerful arms capable of easily throwing grown men. It trains itself to higher realms by lifting heavy boulders.]

It's actually a Machop; Su Yu felt somewhat surprised.

Being able to choose a Machop as a starter sprite usually indicates the family is not simple.

Upon seeing that his opponent was Su Yu, the other party spoke with a bitter smile.

"If it were anyone else, Machop and I would have confidence, but facing you, I truly don't know how to win."

"However, I will not surrender; Machop and I will fight until the very last moment."

After the referee announced the start of the match, the opponent issued the first command.

"Machop, close in on Torchic and use Low Sweep!"

Machop immediately started running from its position.

Taking firm steps, it rushed toward Torchic step by step.

Su Yu knew well that if Machop got close, they would be in trouble.

Machop possessed immense strength, capable of easily lifting items weighing a hundred jin.

If it got close enough to land a punch, even Torchic would not be able to withstand it.

"Torchic, use Agility to run; don't let Machop get close to you! Then use Ember to wear it down."

Torchic used Agility, and its speed instantly increased by a tier.

At this moment, Machop's speed appeared sluggish compared to Torchic's.

Before Machop could close the distance, Torchic had already dashed out, creating space between itself and Machop.

Once at a safe distance, Torchic spat out flames, attacking Machop.

"Wan!"

Struck by the flames, Machop felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Excellent, just like that, Torchic; keep wearing down Machop's stamina!"

Thus, Torchic once again employed the kiting tactic.

Gradually draining Machop's stamina, gradually inflicting damage upon Machop.

Faced with this scene, Su Yu's opponent was completely helpless.

He could only watch as Machop fell defeated under Torchic's attrition!

[Torchic defeated Machop, gaining 100 experience points!]

[Torchic has sufficient experience and has leveled up to Lv16!]

[Torchic has reached the required level and evolved into Combusken!]

031: The Invincible Combusken Enters the Finals!

As the data panel appeared, a beam of white light also illuminated the center of the arena!

"This is the light of sprite evolution! Torchic is evolving!"

"It's over; we couldn't even beat Torchic, what do we do now that it has evolved into Combusken?"

"Now Su Yu should securely take first place! This is truly terrifying!"

As the light dissipated, a sprite composed mainly of pale yellow and orange, possessing extremely sharp claws, appeared in the center of the arena.

"Chamo!"

After evolving, Torchic's cry became slightly deeper.

"Congratulations, Combusken!" Su Yu stepped forward and patted Combusken on the head.

"Chamo!" Combusken raised its hand, seemingly indicating that it would definitely secure victory in the upcoming battles!

"Then let's do our best together, Combusken."

Su Yu also bumped his fist against it.

[Name: Combusken (Fire)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.16 (Normal)]

[Ability: Speed Boost (Speed increases every turn.)]

[Potential: Champion]

[Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (29), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)]

[Moves: Ember, Growl, Scratch, Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Agility, Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Double Kick, Slash, Detect, Fire Punch, Feather Dance, Brick Break.]

[Description: Possesses leg techniques capable of delivering ten kicks in one second. It intimidates opponents with sharp cries.]

After evolving, the Torchic learned a great many new moves.

Not only did it gain numerous moves convenient for close combat, but it also acquired a divine defensive technique: Detect!

[Detect: Completely blocks an opponent's attack. Consecutive use makes failure likely.]

One could say the effect of Detect is quite similar to Protect.

However, Protect can be sealed by certain Pokémon using sealing moves, whereas Detect cannot be sealed!

In other words, Detect is slightly superior to Protect.

With this invincible divine defensive technique plus many new close-combat moves, Su Yu could now confidently declare:

He had claimed first place in the proficiency exam!

After returning to his seat, Yan Ruyue said with some surprise:

"I didn't expect your Torchic to evolve in such a short time! It's simply too fast!"

Su Yu smiled faintly. "If you train your Vulpix more, it will evolve quickly too."

Of course, that was all a lie; the most crucial factor was his golden finger.

In the subsequent matches, relying on his evolved Combusken, Su Yu stood head and shoulders above the rest in the proficiency exam!

His Torchic was already strong, and now that it had evolved, it was truly invincible across the land.

When opponents faced him, they were either swiftly knocked out or chose to surrender immediately.

Are you kidding? How could they possibly defeat such a monster?

Thus, with unstoppable momentum, Su Yu cut through all obstacles and advanced to the finals of the proficiency exam!

As for Yan Ruyue, she suffered a narrow defeat in the Round of 32, securing 32nd place.

Although she did not gain exemption from the entrance exam, she had already earned bonus points for it.

However, given Yan Ruyue's results, even without the bonus points from the proficiency exam, she could still enter a top-tier university based solely on her entrance exam scores.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the long-awaited Yunhai City Proficiency Exam has finally reached the finals!"

"The two competitors who have advanced to the top two are Su Yu, who possesses a Torchic, and Tu Xing, who possesses a Scyther!"

"Next, let us enjoy their splendid performance and see what kind of magnificent battle these two will bring us."

"Please welcome the two contestants to the stage!"

Su Yu and Tu Xing both left their seats and made their way to the center of the arena.

All along the way, the spectators in the stands were shouting Su Yu's name.

"Su Yu! Su Yu!"

Clearly, they were fans who had been completely won over by Su Yu's many battles.