"Buzz…buzz…!"
Beedrill dragged her heavily injured body, gasping heavily.
Though she could barely remain airborne, the fighting intent burning in her eyes hadn't diminished in the slightest.
Because she knew very clearly—her trainer still hadn't used that power yet.
Su Qingxue took a deep breath, calming her racing heart.
The pressure Arcanine had brought upon her was truly unprecedented.
But when Su Qingxue raised her head again, her gaze became razor-sharp.
"Yongsen, your Arcanine really is incredible!"
"But this match…belongs to me!"
Under everyone's astonished gaze, Su Qingxue actually issued a declaration of victory.
Belongs to her?
Everyone was completely baffled as to how Su Qingxue could say something so bold.
But in the next moment they saw something utterly shocking.
Su Qingxue slowly lifted her right hand, aiming it toward Beedrill.
"Beedrill!"
As her voice fell...
The Power of Viridian activated.
A gentle, luminous green glow enveloped Beedrill, and her injuries rapidly healed at a visible rate.
"What…what kind of power is that?"
He Yongsen was utterly astonished.
Aside from Guo Yi, Bai Cai, and Hu Yan'er, no one else knew about Su Qingxue's Power of Viridian.
Even Bai Cai and Hu Yan'er had only accidentally learned of it earlier.
Seeing it actually used in battle—this was their first time too.
At the same moment on the VIP stand, the school leaders and teachers all jumped to their feet.
"It—it healed!"
"Beedrill's wounds actually healed!"
One teacher couldn't help but cry out in shock.
According to competition rules, trainers were prohibited from using healing items on Pokémon mid-battle.
Thus, an ability that could directly heal Pokémon during battle was practically a cheat code.
Tang Ming swallowed nervously, then turned and asked Guo Yi next to him: "Teacher Guo, just what is this ability Su Qingxue has?"
"This is the first time I've ever heard of an ability capable of healing Pokémon injuries like this!"
Guo Yi smiled lightly and explained, "This ability is called the Power of Viridian, and its primary function is precisely healing Pokémon injuries."
"So, you see… the true battle is only beginning now!"
The appearance of the Power of Viridian completely destroyed He Yongsen's original tactical arrangement.
His initial strategy was straightforward—sacrifice Arcanine's health to instantly eliminate Beedrill.
But now...
His Arcanine was indeed heavily injured, while Beedrill had become lively and energetic thanks to the Power of Viridian.
The scales of advantage and disadvantage reversed in an instant.
"Power of Viridian?"
"Yet another brand-new ability?"
Tang Ming stared thoughtfully at Su Qingxue's figure, pondering silently.
The Principal beside him, however, was positively beaming.
"To think that before my retirement, I'd witness such an outstanding student joining our Shanghai Pokémon University! I have no regrets left in this lifetime!"
"Oh right! Later, Director Tang, improve Teacher Guo's compensation package again. We absolutely can't afford to lose a talent like him!"
In the principal's eyes, Guo Yi was already the university's most valuable asset.
They could let anyone else go—but Guo Yi must never leave. He represented their hope for the rise of Shanghai Pokémon University!
While everyone was marveling over Su Qingxue's Power of Viridian, Bai Cai suddenly spoke up:
"Director Tang, no need to be surprised. Teacher Guo also possesses this Power of Viridian—and at an even more terrifying level than Su Qingxue."
Gasp—!
Hearing this—
All the teachers collectively sucked in a cold breath.
No way, right?!
Teacher Guo's Pokémon were already terrifyingly powerful.
Now he also had a special ability… How were they supposed to compete?
Yet Guo Yi's expression remained calm, as though this ability had no real impact on him.
"No need to be too shocked."
"It's merely the Power of Viridian. Given my current strength, I doubt I'll ever even need to use it."
Guo Yi wasn't being modest—he spoke the truth.
Given his Pokémon's current strength unless facing national champions or legendary Pokémon, he really didn't have to activate his special abilities.
However his casual "humblebragging" only made the teachers' hearts even more bitter.
For him, it was having the power but never needing it.
For them, it was wanting the power but never having it.
The gap between them was clear.
While the teachers silently envied Guo Yi's gifted talent, the battle between Su Qingxue and He Yongsen resumed once more.
Although Su Qingxue's Power of Viridian couldn't restore Beedrill fully—
It had at least placed Beedrill in a far better condition than Arcanine's current battered state…
"Beedrill, [Agility]!"
To avoid another sudden strike from Arcanine, Su Qingxue chose to enhance Beedrill's speed first.
"Buzz—!"
Beedrill's figure blurred momentarily as electric currents surged across her wings.
[Agility]: Greatly relaxes and lightens the body, sharply raising the Pokémon's speed.
After boosting her speed with Agility, Beedrill was finally capable of matching Arcanine's Extreme Speed.
"Nidoqueen, [Thunderbolt]!"
"Beedrill, [Fell Stinger]!"
Although Arcanine was severely injured, Su Qingxue decided to target Wartortle first.
After all, even a wounded tiger retained its fearsome presence.
An Arcanine in its death throes was equally terrifying.
So Su Qingxue chose the safest route.
Lightning surged from Nidoqueen's horn, targeting Wartortle.
Beedrill immediately followed, both stingers glowing faintly, preparing a fatal blow.
If Thunderbolt hit, Beedrill's Fell Stinger would surely finish Wartortle off.
Not only would this eliminate Wartortle, but it would also strengthen Beedrill's offensive power.
Truly two birds with one stone.
"Arcanine, [Wild Charge]!"
"Wartortle, [Rapid Spin] for defense!"
Facing Thunderbolt, He Yongsen's solution was to fight electricity with electricity.
"Awrooo—!"
Violent lightning danced across Arcanine's body.
In the next instant clad in lightning, Arcanine directly charged into the Thunderbolt.
With Wild Charge protecting him, Thunderbolt did no harm.
And since Wild Charge missed the actual target, its recoil also didn't affect Arcanine.
At this moment, Su Qingxue suddenly gave a new command, shifting her target to Arcanine.
"Beedrill, now!"
In a Pokémon battle, commands are never rigid.
A trainer must adapt to battlefield conditions and choose the most advantageous strategy.
"Buzz—!"
Beedrill suddenly turned sharply at ninety degrees midair, aiming her stinger straight at Arcanine.
"Oh no!"
He Yongsen's face immediately paled.
"Wartortle, [Aqua Tail], intercept!"
"Arcanine, maintain your momentum and charge at Nidoqueen!"
"When close enough, use [Iron Tail]!"
Under pressure, He Yongsen gave three rapid orders.
"Wartortle!"
Surging water erupted from Wartortle's shell.
Then Wartortle transformed into a spinning aqua-top, blocking Beedrill's path.
Meanwhile, Arcanine continued rushing madly at Nidoqueen, its sleek tail shimmering with metallic luster.
Iron Tail was charging!
"Nidoqueen, [Iron Tail]!"
Facing head-on collisions, Su Qingxue never backed down.
"Nido!"
Receiving the order, Nidoqueen likewise gathered steel-type energy in her tail.
Clang—!
The sound of metal colliding rang out.
Both Pokémon's Iron Tails clashed head-on.
"Buzz!"
On the other side, after forcing Wartortle back with her stinger, Beedrill immediately darted toward Arcanine.
Zzzz—!
The sound of a spinning drill echoed again—a decisive Drill Run!
"Awrooo—!"
Caught between attacks front and back, Arcanine knew escape was impossible.
It suddenly leaned its body and Nidoqueen's Iron Tail slammed heavily into Arcanine, but Arcanine used the momentum to crash into Nidoqueen with equal force.
At the same instant Beedrill's attack also arrived precisely.
A second later…
The referee's voice echoed across the battlefield:
"Nidoqueen and Arcanine are both unable to battle!"
Arcanine's final strike had managed to exchange evenly with Nidoqueen.
As for the rest, it was up to Wartortle.
"Awrooo—!"
(You can do it, Wartortle!)
Before collapsing, Arcanine gave Wartortle one last encouraging howl.
As a partner Arcanine had absolute faith in Wartortle.
Even if Wartortle was weaker!
Looking at the fallen Arcanine Wartortle suddenly remembered that scene from the great fire, when Arcanine had fallen into a pool of blood.
Back then, he'd felt just as powerless.
Unable to help his own trainer!
"War…tortle…"
[I won't let that happen again!]
"Wartortle!"
Seeing Wartortle's emotions fluctuating, He Yongsen shouted worriedly.
But the next second...
Shwoom—!
The glow of evolution instantly enveloped Wartortle.
In fact, given Wartortle's strength, he had long met the requirements for evolution.
The only reason he hadn't evolved yet was simply because he lacked an opportunity!
Now...
That opportunity had arrived.
"It—it's evolving!"
Looking at Wartortle bathed in the evolution glow, the student spectators were utterly speechless.
First, Hu Yan'er's Chimchar evolved—now He Yongsen's Wartortle.
Good heavens!
Battlefield evolutions were rare enough, yet here they were, taking turns.
Was this what people meant by "like master, like disciple"?
Both were Teacher Guo's students and even their evolution chose such critical moments.
Originally, with Arcanine defeated, He Yongsen's loss was certain.
But Wartortle's sudden evolution once again turned the tides.
"Wartortle!"
The evolutionary glow didn't last long.
A massive, imposing Blastoise appeared before everyone.
Compared to Wartortle, Blastoise's greatest difference was the pair of imposing metallic cannons mounted on his shell.
These cannons weren't only capable of Hydro Pump, but also launching Flash Cannon—making them Blastoise's most important weapons.
With Blastoise's evolution, he had smoothly reached Ace Tier.
This meant...
The battle's momentum was reversing yet again.
"This battle is truly spectacular! Twists and turns everywhere!"
"Thank goodness there's no betting at school matches—everyone would have a heart attack."
"So who's got the upper hand now?"
"Forget it, I'm done guessing. Let's just watch quietly—no one knows until the very end."
At this point, no one dared discuss the outcome.
The repeated face-slapping was too painful.
"Come back!"
"Nidoqueen!" "Arcanine!"
Both trainers recalled their defeated Pokémon, preparing for the final showdown.
"Blastoise, [Aqua Tail]!"
"Beedrill, [X-Scissor]!"
Neither Pokémon held a type advantage now.
Thus, the two directly clashed in a fierce, straightforward melee.
The intensity of this fight was no less thrilling than earlier.
Beedrill's strikes were sharp and swift; Blastoise defended steadily.
Both exchanged blows relentlessly!
Yet, after intense fighting, He Yongsen overlooked that Beedrill still knew an Electric-type move: Electroweb.
Caught off guard Blastoise became trapped by the web, his movements slowed.
Finally, helpless, he fell beneath Beedrill's twin stingers.
"Blastoise is unable to battle!"
"I declare the winner of this match—Su Qingxue!"
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T/N: AQUA TAIL???? nahh you deserve to use the first move you tell ur blastoise to use is AQUA TAIL??? WITH THAT SMALL ASS TAIL??? BOY USE HYDROPUMP?? WATER GUN?? WATER PULSE?? WITHDRAW???
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Hello again. For the final time.
My name is Enkidu. I was born without a soul, crafted only as a weapon. Yet through bonds—through friendships—I learned what it meant to feel alive. Even though my body records my memories rather than my spirit, the warmth of those moments remains.
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