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The moment Lu Ye saw the dark blue-winged Swellow with crimson markings, he'd already prepared consoling words for Gastly.
Things like "Thank you, Gastly," or "It's not that we're weak; the enemy's just too cunning."
Because this Swellow's move pool was genuinely luxurious, completely living up to its "Bug Swellow" nickname.
Ability:Guts
Moves: Growl, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Aerial Ace, Wing Attack, Agility
This was clearly a physically offensive speedster.
Spreading dark blue wings, Swellow soared mid-air, diving down like a launched arrow.
"Battle has begun!" the announcer roared. "Swellow immediately used Aerial Ace!"
As Swellow's signature move, Aerial Ace displayed overwhelming momentum, wings and beak gleaming with sharp white light.
"Poof—"
Like a balloon being punctured, Gastly's Substitute was instantly shredded by Swellow's talons!
In the judges' seats, City Association Chairman Song Pengcheng uttered a soft exclamation.
"I expected a one-round victory. Didn't expect Gastly to possess such reaction capability."
Psychic-type Gym Leader Tang Hui nodded. "Instantly judging to use Substitute, this Gastly's battle awareness is quite seasoned!"
Missing once, Gastly had already floated beneath Swellow's abdomen. Jiang Yun commanded sharply, "Continue Aerial Ace!"
Swellow instantly reversed direction, targeting Gastly below, beak drilling viciously like a spiral!
"Protect!" Lu Ye narrowed his eyes. "Watch its wings!"
Facing diving Swellow, Gastly's mist shield instantly solidified, blocking sharp claws, sparking continuous sparks!
Aerial Ace missed, but Swellow relentlessly flapped wings, blade-like wings slashing toward Gastly!
The announcer roared, "The contestant's Ultimate move is revealed—Swellow's Wing Attack!"
Yet this guaranteed hit suddenly missed completely.
With Lu Ye's advance warning, Gastly dodged with astonishing speed, instantly opening over three meters distance!
"Am I seeing wrong?" Song Pengcheng murmured. "That moment, Gastly's speed exceeded Swellow's?"
Tang Hui pondered, "This young man named Lu Ye probably conducted speed-specialised training for Gastly."
"Regarding potential distribution, Gastly's explosive maximum speed completely matches Swellow!"
Every Pokémon had limits.
Therefore, reasonably distributing Pokémon potential was a critically important part of the curriculum in Pokémon breeding studies.
In gaming terms, Lu Ye's Gastly had maximum speed EVs.
Though Swellow's base speed exceeded Gastly's, comparatively, Lu Ye's breeding was superior!
Jiang Yun seemed to realise this, expression changing. "Swellow, Agility!"
Gastly lacked moves threatening Swellow.
Though risky, once faster than Gastly, this match would be utterly decisive!
"Even using Agility now." Lu Ye sighed.
"You're greedily overconfident!"
Without Lu Ye's commands, Gastly obviously recognised this golden opportunity.
Audience seats erupted in shocked cries.
"Why did Swellow suddenly fall?"
"This Gastly knows Hypnosis?"
Swellow circled mid-air when hazy light beams targeted it.
Shooting from Gastly's eyes, Hypnosis directly hit!
"Skreee!"
Swellow crashed heavily, crying miserably, eyelids drowsily closing.
This sudden turn stunned everyone present.
Previously, Swellow continuously suppressed Gastly.
Why did it suddenly reverse?!
"This kid concealed Hypnosis!" Song Pengcheng widened his eyes.
"Never displayed it before the top eight." Tang Hui sighed.
"Today's youngsters increasingly love tactical play!"
Despite Hypnosis connecting, the time remaining for Gastly was scarce.
Glancing at Lu Ye, Gastly tentatively tilted its head, eyes showing anticipation.
"Use what you want." Lu Ye said helplessly.
"You lack other effective moves anyway."
"Kekeke!" Gastly's eyes gleamed excitedly.
This was Gastly's first Toxic deployment since training began.
Gastly puffed its cheeks, inhaling deeply, eyes widening as ghastly green mist spewed forth!
"Is that... Toxic?" Judge Song Pengcheng murmured. "Looks somewhat chilling."
Tang Hui's smile showed slight awkwardness.
"Perhaps Lu Ye genuinely has winning chances!"
Toxin-shrouded Swellow turned entirely greenish.
But the next moment, Swellow suddenly opened its eyes.
As if conviction blazed within its pupils.
Guts' ability activated!
"That's it, Swellow!" Jiang Yun clenched his fist tightly, shouting. "Use Aerial Ace!"
"Skreee!"
The entire venue atmosphere ignited. Swellow charged Gastly fearlessly, wings radiating sharp, cold light!
Lu Ye looked completely bewildered.
Clearly, I'm on the disadvantaged side!
"Gastly, Protect!"
Swellow 'thud' crashed into the impenetrable mist shield.
Everyone swallowed, seemingly hearing Swellow's wing fracture.
"Continue Hypnosis!"
Amid dumbfounded stares, Swellow awakened only to be hypnotised.
When Hypnosis missed, Protect stalled time, then continued Hypnosis.
Entirely purple Swellow, eyes rolled white, continuously foaming.
Beside it crouched a cackling Gastly, seemingly planning to smack Swellow upon awakening.
Even referees couldn't bear it, proactively blowing whistles.
"Winner, Lu Ye!"
The venue fell utterly silent. Audience expressions were extremely complex.
Didn't we pay to watch passionate Pokémon battles?
Though Swellow's performance was genuinely passionate... what about this Gastly!
Who tortures opponents to death!
"Damn, this is way too dirty!"
"Refund! I want refunds!"
"Teacher Lu's awesome!"
Amid questioning voices, fellow semifinalist Han Xiaoxiao frantically cheered for Lu Ye.
Observing the entire match, Shen Tingzhi's head seemingly wore countless question marks.
There's this operation?
Even Association Chairman Song Pengcheng and Gym Leader Tang Hui exchanged glances involuntarily.
Though this playstyle was genuinely dirty... undeniably, these tactics were remarkably effective!
"He's genuinely a Finance major?" Song Pengcheng's expression was strange. "I feel like he's a professional trainer with five-six to six years' experience."
"Don't know." Tang Hui shook his head.
"I only know he broke historical records again."
Relying on Gastly, Lu Ye reversed disadvantageous situations, defeating Magic City Jiaotong's Jiang Yun.
Becoming Piplup Cup's first non-Battle major semifinalist since its establishment, breaking historical records again!
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