Chapter 73

Knowing that all three were itching with anticipation, Su Yu smiled and said, "Rest assured, the ace card will definitely not disappoint you."

After speaking, Su Yu began clearing away the finished meal trays.

"Damn! Su Yu, how did you finish eating already? I still have half left!"

"You actually sneakily ate while we were discussing important matters; that's truly despicable!"

"Quick, quick, quick, let's eat faster too."

After the matchup list for the top eight of the freshman exchange competition was released.

Not only were the freshmen discussing it enthusiastically, but even the sophomore and junior seniors kept talking about it.

"What? You say this Su Yu has a Luxray on his team? It evolved right during the match? Is that true or false? Are freshmen this strong?"

"Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, go watch this afternoon! Not only Su Yu, but his opponent this afternoon, He Sheng, has a Gyarados in his hand; it's said to have consumed a secret treasure, so its strength is also very high."

"Hiss... Are all current freshmen this awesome? Then I must go see this afternoon what the freshman competition is really like."

"Of course! I already saved a spot for you; you can just sit next to me when the time comes."

"As expected of a good brother; I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

Many sophomore and junior seniors who had gone to watch Su Yu's match in the morning were now promoting Su Yu within their own classes one after another.

Consequently, this sparked the curiosity of a whole crowd of people.

After all, they all knew that the freshman entrance exchange competition was usually just a bunch of noobs pecking at each other.

But they never expected two vicious wolves to emerge from among these noobs; now this was truly going to be entertaining!

Because of this, everyone became curious about the two of them, saying they would go see exactly how things stood this afternoon.

In the blink of an eye, time arrived at the afternoon.

When Su Yu and his three dormitory roommates arrived at the gymnasium, they were all slightly stunned.

Because the surrounding seats, which had originally been one-fifth full, were now half full!

That was fully double the number of people!

Without needing to think, these people were definitely those sophomore and junior seniors.

"Hiss... I didn't expect that the match between you and He Sheng, Su Yu, would even attract the seniors," Yu Xing said, looking around and sucking in a breath of cold air.

Ren Yun was also shocked by this grand scene, "Then we absolutely cannot lose this time; we must win."

Xu Xu Junmin was not as panicked as the other two; he trusted Su Yu completely, "Su Yu said he had an ace card; we'll see it soon, so Su Yu will definitely win this match."

The four of them reached their seats, and not long after, the broadcast sounded.

"The top-eight matches of the freshman exchange competition are about to begin."

"Please have all contestants ready; contestants for the first match, gather at the center of the arena."

Su Yu and He Sheng's match was scheduled as the third one, so the first two matches were between other students.

This time, the participants in the first two matches were truly miserable.

Facing so many spectators, they really didn't know what to do.

They also knew clearly that this crowd had come to watch the match between Su Yu and He Sheng.

Therefore, they all exchanged glances and chose to settle things quickly.

After all, they were equally looking forward to the third match.

Amidst a strange atmosphere, the first two matches concluded rapidly.

"Contestants Su Yu and He Sheng, please proceed to the arena to gather!"

Hearing the voice from the broadcast, everyone couldn't help but sit up straight.

Here they come!

The match they had been anticipating was about to start!

The crowd in the spectator stands all stared unblinkingly at the center of the arena.

Yu Xing and the other two, along with Yan Ruyue who had been watching the whole time, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Su Yu.

On the high platform, Principal Gao Mao had now recovered from his lazy expression.

"Is it finally starting?" Gao Mao looked at the center of the arena, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He too had been looking forward to this match for a long time!

Su Yu and He Sheng had both walked onto the competition field, and the screen began spinning to select the terrain.

In their hearts, Yu Xing and the other two prayed for Su Yu, "Please don't let it be the river terrain!"

They knew that if it were the river terrain, there would only be a few rocks to stand on.

Su Yu's Machamp and Luxray would both be severely restricted!

So no matter what, as long as it wasn't the river terrain, it would be fine!

However, reality seemed to develop in the worst direction everyone feared.

The terrain drawn was precisely the river terrain!

Seeing the arena terrain selected, Yu Xing and the other two were directly stunned!

"No way! A one-in-five probability! How is this possible?"

Ren Yun gritted his teeth, "Is there really no foul play? To have drawn the river terrain by pure chance! Su Yu's Pokémon won't be able to unleash their full combat power, right?"

Xu Xu Junmin was not as surprised as the other two; he pointed toward the center of the arena...

"Look, Su Yu's face doesn't show any expression of surprise, so he must have anticipated this."

"Moreover, he isn't panicking; clearly, he has great confidence regarding the river terrain as well."

Yu Xing took a look and said, "You're right! Su Yu isn't panicked at all; his ace card must be very powerful to allow him to be so at ease."

Ren Yun bared his teeth. "Now I'm dying to see Su Yu's trump card."

……

Although the three dorm mates were optimistic, the rest of the audience was not like them.

"Su Yu is basically finished, right? In a river venue, there's no way he can be a match for the opponent's Gyarados."

"Exactly. Even though he has a Luxray, its range of movement is too limited. Once Gyarados smashes the rock it's standing on, victory is assured."

"Sigh, I thought we'd get to see an exciting match, but now Su Yu has absolutely no chance of winning."

"One in five odds; Su Yu is just too unlucky. He could have fought anywhere else."

Countless sophomores and juniors had already sentenced Su Yu to death; none of them believed Su Yu could be a match for He Sheng.

……

On the other side of the stands, Yan Ruyue and Han Mei were staring fixedly at the big screen.

"It's over now! Su Yu actually had a chance, but he ended up with the river venue," Han Mei said to Yan Ruyue with some despair.

"It doesn't matter; I believe he will definitely win." Not a trace of worry appeared on Yan Ruyue's face; instead, she wore an expression of complete calm.

"For real!? Big sister! This is a river venue! Even if you have confidence in your boyfriend, there must be limits! Su Yu doesn't have a shred of hope."

Han Mei looked at Yan Ruyue in utter disbelief.

She felt Yan Ruyue simply trusted her boyfriend too much.

"Just watch quietly," Yan Ruyue said, a smile curving her lips. "He definitely won't disappoint us."

……

In the center of the arena, He Sheng showed not the slightest surprise when the random selection produced the river venue.

He sneered coldly, "Oh my, your luck seems a bit unfortunate. Now my Gyarados can unleash its full power."

Su Yu glanced at He Sheng a few times, then said indifferently, "Those with true strength can win regardless of the venue."

"Hah!" He Sheng sneered disdainfully. "You can only run your mouth now; just wait to get beaten senseless by me next."

"I will make you know, and make everyone know, who is truly the number one among the freshmen!!"

"None of you people are even worthy of competing with me!"

Su Yu shook his head. "Let's settle this in the match."

Having said that, the two immediately moved to their respective competitor positions.

"Both competitors are ready; the match begins!" the referee announced.

"Come out, Gyarados!"

He Sheng fiercely threw out his Poké Ball, and appearing in the river was none other than Gyarados!

"Roar!!" After entering the river, Gyarados's aura became even more ferocious! Its roar blasted apart the very waters of the river.

"Roar!!" After entering the river, Gyarados's aura became even more ferocious! Its cry tore open the river itself.