boyutpedia Chapter 120 Post-Match Party and Training
Chapter 120 Post-Match Party and Training
Chapter 120 Post-Match Party and Training
The referee's pronouncement was broadcast over the loudspeaker, and the battle tower, especially the area for the audience from Chengdu, fell into a deathly silence, followed by an uproar of disbelief!
One of the favorites to win the championship, Chengdu's pride Zuo Meimei, was surprisingly eliminated in the quarterfinals, and in a way that seemed to be "calculated" and restrained!
The live broadcast even captured Mayor Zhou of Chengdu in the VIP section widening his eyes and clutching his chest for a fleeting moment.
His near-fainting expression became one of the most widely circulated memes after the match that day.
A profound sense of loss pervaded Chengdu, from officials to ordinary citizens.
The excessive publicity and high expectations in the early stages make the fall all the more painful.
Fortunately, the gloom did not last long.
In another quarterfinal match, Liu Yu, also from Chengdu, commanded his large wolfhound and engaged in a fierce battle with a formidable opponent from the capital.
Both Pokémon were badly injured. In the end, Liu Yu's Mightyena, with its superior tenacity and a last-minute "tit-for-tat" attack, managed to withstand the damage and land a hard-fought hit, advancing to the semifinals!
When the victory flag was raised for Liu Yu, the audience in Chengdu erupted in cheers, a mixture of relief and tears.
Mayor Zhou breathed a long sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and finally regained some color in his face.
At least, a Chengdu flag is still flying in the Hall of Fame of the top four, which is enough to give an explanation to the people who are watching the whole city. Chengdu is regarded as the "trainer's high ground" by the outside world because of its early advantage. If no one enters the top four, it will be a real loss of face.
The intense three-day battle has temporarily come to an end, and the tension can be eased a little. Both the eliminated contestants and the lucky ones who successfully advanced to the semi-finals have been given a brief respite.
For eliminated contestants, gatherings, socializing, and releasing pent-up stress became the best option.
Xinyuan City is a restaurant known for its privacy and unique barbecue. The open-air private room was booked by a group of young trainers from Rongcheng.
The charcoal fire crackled, and the atmosphere was initially somewhat somber, after all, Zuo Meimei, the pride of her hometown, had just suffered a defeat.
Zuo Meimei herself did not seem to be defeated by the failure. She was eating a skewer of sizzling, oily grilled meat without any regard for her image, her cheeks bulging.
Sitting across from her, Qin Chaoyang, who had suffered a defeat with his Pidgeot on the very first day, couldn't help but ask as he watched Zuo Meimei eat, "Meimei, aren't you feeling unwell at all? You still have such a good appetite."
Zuo Meimei swallowed the roasted meat with force, took a swig of juice, and wiped her mouth heartily.
"A loss is a loss, and both the Tyrant Panda and I can accept it. We accept the disadvantages of the venue, the lack of preparation, and the opponent's excellent execution of tactics."
She patted the domineering panda next to her, who was happily devouring a bowl of special Pokémon food, and said, "We'll win it back next time!"
The domineering panda raised its head, roared, and spat out a few crumbs of food to show its full support for its trainer. It also used its paw to snatch a skewer of roasted meat.
The loud noise startled Wen Jiaojiao, who was eating cake in small bites and was still somewhat introverted.
She and her chubby friend won a match on the first day using the ingenious trick of "singing," but were targeted in the afternoon.
Wen Jiaojiao whispered, "Sister Meimei has such a good attitude—I cried after losing the game that day, it was so embarrassing—"
Before she could finish speaking, the chubby boy who had been licking cream next to her immediately raised his eyebrows, jumped up and slapped Wen Jiaojiao's arm with his little hands, making angry "boo boo boo" noises.
"Oh dear! Jigglypuff, I was wrong! I won't say anything discouraging anymore! Here's the cake! Stop hitting me!"
Wen Jiaojiao quickly begged for mercy and handed over the remaining cake in her hand.
Fatty stopped, picked up the cake, turned his back and ate it in big bites, clearly still upset about his earlier defeat.
The interaction between the two lively characters diluted the slight gloom that had lingered at the party.
The other eliminated trainers also started chatting, no longer focusing on winning or losing, and began exchanging battle tips, training techniques, and even talking about fun places to visit in New City and must-try foods.
This greatly relieved Qian Jia, the young female civil servant who had been privately sent by Mayor Zhou to "appease and comfort" him; it seemed that the mission had been overfulfilled.
"By the way, where are Liu Yu and Cheng Lin? I haven't seen them." someone asked.
Qian Jia quickly stepped forward to explain, "Liu Yu said he needs to focus on preparing for tomorrow's semi-finals, so he won't be participating. He'll be doing extra training at the training ground. Cheng Lin—she said she went to be Liu Yu's sparring partner and advisor."
Qin Chaoyang suddenly realized: "Liu Yu's opponent tomorrow is Zhao Qingshuang from Xinyuan City, right? Didn't Cheng Lin lose to her this morning? The Scizor didn't seem to last long against that Jynx."
The atmosphere in the private room subtly shifted upon hearing the name Zhao Qingshuang.
This ice-cold beauty, who was unknown before the start of the competition and ranked at the bottom of the main competition, has crushed her way to this point and has become one of the most mysterious and powerful figures in this competition.
"Sigh," one trainer sighed.
"I used to think that people like Liu Yu and Meimei were the ceiling for our generation. But after seeing Zhao Qingshuang and Hong You's Gyarados, I realized there are always higher levels to reach."
"That's right," the other person chimed in.
"Hong You was at least incredibly strong in the qualifying rounds. Zhao Qingshuang is the real dark horse, no, the dark phoenix! Her Jynx, so far, apart from Cheng Lin's Scizor managing to hold her off for a while, has basically only managed to use Psychic to start and finish off the others with a single Ice Beam. Her third skill is something I've never seen before! Her strength is unfathomable."
It is now widely accepted that the final will be a showdown between Zhao Qingshuang and Hong You.
However, public opinion generally favors Zhao Qingshuang, believing that her tactical skills and calm mind as a trainer are superior.
At this moment, inside the advanced training area of the Pokémon Center in Newland City.
The lights illuminated the venue brightly.
Liu Yu's large wolfhound was repeatedly practicing the combination of "Ambush" and "Flame Fang," its movements swift and fierce, its fangs glowing with both dark and fiery light, exuding a menacing aura.
Cheng Lin stood on the sidelines with her arms crossed, her brows furrowed, observing carefully and occasionally offering reminders.
"Faster! Zhao Qingshuang's rhythm is very steady, and Sister Michun's reactions are extremely fast. You only have one chance to get close!"
"Flame Fang's power must be maximized! Dark-type moves are incredibly effective against Psychic-types, but Jynx's Ice Beam could instantly kill your attack! You must ensure a single, devastating hit, leaving her no chance to retaliate!"
"Don't think about any defense or attrition! Although Mightyena is immune to Psychic-type moves, I have a feeling we have no chance of winning a war of attrition. Your only tactic is to ambush, or gamble that Fire Fang will hit first."
There is no third way.
Liu Yu nodded heavily, sweat dripping down his chin.
He knew that Cheng Lin was using her experience of her crushing defeat that morning to pave a potentially extremely narrow but only daring path for him.