Chapter 283

Gender: Male

Attribute: Fighting

Trait: Tenacity

Aptitude: Body (A), Physical Attack (S), Physical Defense (B), Special Attack (C), Special Defense (B), Speed (C)

Potential: Zhun Master

Strength: Elite (Peak)

Huh?

Bai Jing asked in confusion, "Why did it turn into a Fighting type? Where is your excavator?"

"Transporting, everything is for transporting!"

Everyone rolled their eyes wildly; you truly live up to the name of Contestant Lan Xiang.

The referee asked, "Contestant Bai Jing, do you need to change your Pokémon?"

Bai Jing asked, "Lucario, what do you say? Do you need to come down and rest?"

The panting Lucario had stabilized quite a bit; hearing this, it shook its head, reached up to take the Weight Ring from its neck, and casually tossed it aside.

With a loud boom, a hole appeared in the ground!

Everyone was collectively speechless; are you kidding? How little do you take this exchange match seriously? You really won't take off the Weight Ring until the very last moment!

That wasn't all; Lucario first used Aqua Ring to restore stamina, then used Heal Pulse to recover from injuries, instantly reviving as if at full health.

That's right, Lucario also possesses healing moves.

Of course, only physical strength was restored; special energy was already in a critical state, meaning it could now only use physical attack moves.

"Good, since you want to persist to the end, then let's finish the battle as quickly as possible!"

Contestant Lan Xiang felt incredibly bitter; this gap seems to be growing wider and wider.

"The match continues!"

"Close Combat, use..."

Lucario's eyes narrowed; it flashed forward to the front of Machamp, launching a storm of attacks, fists falling on the opponent like raindrops.

"Counter, counter!"

In close-quarters combat, Machamp truly feared no one, and it had four fists; it didn't believe it couldn't beat you!

But Contestant Lan Xiang was disappointed; the two Pokémon moved as fast as lightning, appearing to fight fiercely, but in reality, only Machamp was taking the beating.

Because Lucario was attacking while dodging or blocking, perfectly neutralizing Machamp's attacks, demonstrating unparalleled prediction ability and fighting skills.

The crowd watched in a daze; Enhanced Punch, Comet Punch, Metal Claw, Dynamic Punch, Cross Chop, and so on—just the moves used by the two Pokémon were too many to count!

After a fierce entanglement, Lucario punched Machamp, sending it flying.

The rising Machamp, furious, pounded its chest with four arms and roared as it charged again.

Lucario flashed to its side, swept it down with a leg sweep, then immediately landed an uppercut squarely on its chin, sending Machamp flying, completely losing control of its body.

At this moment, Lucario transformed into Lucarot, flashing constantly around Machamp, launching a storm of attacks, treating it like a punching bag and beating it continuously, not even letting it fall to the ground.

After the frenzied strikes, it finished with a flying knee kick!

Machamp flew out like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the field shield, then smashing heavily onto the ground, landing right beside Contestant Lan Xiang.

"Machamp!"

Struggling to rise, Machamp let out a roar, then its entire body lost strength and collapsed to the ground.

"Enough, really enough, you have performed very well!"

The referee stepped forward to check, then announced, "Machamp is unable to battle; Contestant Bai Jing and Lucario win!"

The audience applauded enthusiastically!

Applauding for the wonderful battle!

Applauding Lucario for taking on three opponents single-handedly!

"Wait until I return to further my excavation studies, then I'll challenge you again!"

After recalling Machamp, Contestant Lan Xiang left the scene in gloom.

However, for Dongshan University, his performance was sufficient; next year it would be enough to attract more excellent students to their school to study excavation... ah no, Pokémon knowledge.

Lucario silently picked up the Weight Ring, put it back on, and silently returned to stand beside Bai Jing.

Bai Jing patted its shoulder, then raised its arm!

"I say my Lucario is number one; do you have any objections?"

"No!"

The audience applauded enthusiastically!

This applause was for Lucario, because it was too powerful, too cool!

Thus, the four finalists were decided: Student Mu Rong, Ding Ding, Ou Yang, and Bai Jing.

Magic Capital University and Dragon Capital University each occupied two spots.

This was unexpected; if Student Mu Rong and Ou Yang represented the great families, then Ding Ding and Bai Jing represented the Han Sect.

Two trainers from the Han Sect breaking into the top four was very rare in previous years.

It even often happened that the top four were all occupied by Dragon Capital University...

In the evening, to celebrate and to encourage, Principal Guan Bei arranged a banquet outside to reward everyone.

"Being able to break into the top four, you performed very well, but you must continue to work hard and strive to bring the championship back."

This time having a chance to win back the championship kept Principal Guan Bei in high spirits, his mood very beautiful.

"Rest assured, Principal, absolutely!"

Bai Jing felt no pressure at all, eating and drinking as usual, which made Principal Guan Bei very satisfied!

"I'll work hard too!"

Student Mu Rong indicated that the one working hard was him, alright?

"But you can't let your guard down either. That Ou Yang goes without saying, and that Ding Ding can't be underestimated either. Understand?"

"Understood!"

"Mm!"

Principal Guan Bei turned to Feng Feiyi and praised, "It's a pity you ran into Student Mu Rong, but being able to make the top eight already gives me great comfort!"

Feng Feiyi shook his head. "I'm still far from good enough. From now on I must work even harder!"

"Very good. A trainer should maintain this kind of humble, striving mindset!"

Finally, Principal Guan Bei turned to Jin Hongyu, hating his lack of ambition, and said: "Look at Feng Feiyi, then look at you. You assumed that just because Ding Ding's background wasn't as good as yours, you could underestimate him and be careless, and that led to your losing the match. Are you worthy of your father? Are you worthy of the abundant resources you've had at your fingertips since childhood?"

Jin Hongyu lowered his head in shame, and the mountain of delicacies on the table instantly lost their appeal.

"Your strength is no worse than that Ding Ding's, yet you lost so miserably — it's entirely a matter of mindset. Do you understand the principle that even a lion must exert its full strength when fighting a rabbit?"

"I'm sorry, Principal. I was wrong!"

"Mm. I hope you can know your shame and then find courage, and not let down your father's expectations!"

"Yes!"

Bai Jing said between bites, "Having too wealthy a family background isn't good either — it easily breeds a weak-willed flaw. For someone like you, I have one suggestion, though I don't know if you'll listen to it."

"Go ahead!"

Jin Hongyu was greatly puzzled — this guy actually wanted to give him advice?

Wait a minute. With that stinking mouth of his, could he be trying to mock me?

"Go train in the army. The border would be best. After a few years there, you'll understand the soldiers' hardships, and you'll be able to temper your own will, and understand how precious everything you currently possess truly is!"

Jin Hongyu actually took it to heart. "Thank you for your suggestion. I'll give it serious consideration!"

"No need to thank me. After all, we're classmates!"