Inside the Mizushu Dojo, Zhang Bairen met Lulina.
The most beautiful vase, who had just been defeated, forced a smile and welcomed Zhang Bairen's arrival.
By this time, all the reporters and spectators inside the dojo had left.
Zhang Bairen's challenge went unnoticed by anyone.
After all, Zhang Bairen is just a rookie trainer, unlike Hop who has a champion brother and a natural media presence.
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"Welcome to the Water Boat Gym. Are you here to take on a gym challenge?" Lulina asked.
“Yes, I’m a rookie trainer from an unnamed desert island, and I want to take on my first gym challenge at the Water Boat Gym,” Zhang Bairen replied.
“Okay, please follow me,” Lulina nodded and invited.
Generally, a trainer will have six Pokémon that they excel at.
The dojo challenge will be a simple assessment conducted in a three-on-three format.
In the World Championships and All-Star Games, the format is six-on-six.
Therefore, Lulina, who just suffered a defeat, still has three Pokémon and can fight normally.
The familiar arena, the equally young rookie trainers, and Rose's covert attention made Lulina very nervous.
"Olivia, do you have detailed information about this trainer?"
I sensed a calm and composed demeanor about him.
"Perhaps he can bring me some unexpected surprises." In front of the broadcast screen in the lounge, Lorz asked his secretary.
“I will investigate as soon as possible!” Olivia replied decisively.
"No rush, let's watch this match first."
If he behaves well, you can remember this little guy.
"I have a feeling that his future achievements might surpass those of Dan Emperor," Loz said with a smile.
He is the chairman of the Pokémon League in the Galar region, the president of the Maroccomon Group, and a former outstanding trainer.
Loz's judgment has always been excellent.
The pride of the Gallar region, the undefeated champion Dante, was discovered by Loz with his keen eye for talent.
Now, based on his first impression alone, he could sense Zhang Bairen's extraordinary qualities.
On the field, Lurina took out a Poké Ball.
At this moment, in order to gain Chairman Rose's approval, she must go all out and use the second strongest Pokémon after Dratini.
"I've chosen you—Armored Warrior!"
"
In an Egyptian-style pose, Lulina gripped the Poké Ball tightly with both hands, as if throwing a baseball. Then, she swung one hand back to gather power, suddenly raising her right leg high into the air to form a split.
Immediately afterwards, with a low shout, the Poké Ball was thrown out.
With a flash of light, a majestic insect covered in armor appeared on the field; it was another special Pokémon that I had never seen before.
"A Bug-type Pokémon? Alright, then you shall go into battle, the former Bug King—Heracross!"
"
Zhang Bairen threw out a Poké Ball and sent out Heracross, one of the three generals.
Of Zhang Bairen's eight Pokémon, only Heracross, Alakazam, and Gardevoir are the most powerful.
As for Chansey, it doesn't have much combat ability.
Heracross is already capable of competing in the championship match.
Fighting Lulina at this moment would be nothing short of bullying.
Upon seeing Zhang Bairen's elf, Rose's eyes lit up even more.
He had a growing premonition that this unfamiliar young man was the biggest surprise of the day!
"Armored Warrior! Use Hell Thrust! Then follow up with Poison Strike!"
"
At this moment, Guild Master Rose was watching the battle, and for the sake of her position as Gym Leader, Lurina would not hold back.
The armored warrior launched the first attack, transforming into a streak of purple light and charging towards Heracross.
"Heracross, use the Destruction Ray!"
"
Faced with the armored warrior charging straight at him, Zhang Bairen did not choose to defend. Instead, he made a decisive move and ordered Heracross to use ranged attacks to counterattack.
With a gentle expression, Heracross pointed his sharp horns at the armored warrior and then, accompanied by a flash of golden light, fired a powerful beam of light.
boom!
The armored warrior had no time to dodge and went from being the first to attack to being the first to be injured.
"Armored warrior!
"
Lulina cried out in alarm, only to find that the armored warrior had clasped his arms together, forming a thick shield in advance, blocking Heracross's destructive beam.
Armored warriors are renowned for their resilience.
First, it possesses full-body armor with a hardness comparable to diamond. Then, in the anime storyline, it withstood three Z-series attacks from Ash and Pikachu.
Such resilience is extremely rare, even in anime storylines.
Of course, Heracross is more famous for his resilience, far more so than for his anime character design.
A single drop of blood on the headband brought the dead back to life, resulting in a stunning comeback for the champion.
It was this classic match that cemented Heracross's title as the Zerg King.
"Moo!"
"
The armored warrior, covered in scrapes and bruises, got up from the ground and looked at Heracross opposite him.
The gentle Heracross always wears a smiling expression, which seems rather sarcastic.
Upon discovering that the armored warrior could still fight, Lulina immediately clenched her fist and shouted excitedly, "Great! We can't let our guard down now!"
"Heracross, it's time to launch a counterattack."
Armor Enhancement - Hell Thrust!
At Zhang Bairen's command, Heracross's horns instantly turned into a deep, inky black.
Then, Hell Thrust was launched, rushing swiftly towards the armored warrior.
"Armored warriors, we'll use our destructive beams too!"
"
Both being Bug-type Pokémon, Golem can also destroy beams.
However, despite using the same moves and going through the same process, the outcome was completely unexpected for Lulina.
The reinforced horns pierced through the golden light and struck the armored warrior.
Chairman Loz, who was watching from behind the scenes, immediately brightened up, as if he had discovered some secret.
"Armored warriors? How is that possible?!" Lulina exclaimed in disbelief.
"Heracross, use Super Corner Strike to end this battle!" Zhang Bairen continued to command.
"Ah-cha!"
"
Heracross's smile became even more exaggerated.
The sharp, bright light had already penetrated the black armor.
Just as Mega Horn Attack was about to hit Golem, this Pokémon's ability suddenly activated automatically.
The armored warrior transformed into a streak of light and returned to the Poké Ball, dodging Heracross's Mega Horn Attack.
However, the other fully-equipped Pelipper was instantly killed by Heracross's Super Horn Slam.
Golisovic's special effect is [Danger Avoidance]. In the skill settings, when Golisovic's HP is reduced by half, it will return to its Poké Ball at the fastest speed and force another Pokémon to come out as a substitute.
Well, it's a kind of substitution skill.
In reality, there are situations where people avoid danger due to physical exhaustion, as well as situations where they avoid danger from a fatal attack.
The battle had just begun, and while both sides were still testing each other, the armored warrior suddenly broke away halfway, and the giant gull was defeated in his place.
Lulina's defeat is now a foregone conclusion.
Unless, of course, her last Pokémon can pull off a three-in-one kill and turn the tide of the battle.
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