Pokémon Farm

Chapter 39: Defeat in Battle

Under Xiao Gang and Yang Bin's constant urging, Xuan Mingtian's meal time was actually reduced from 20 minutes to 10 minutes this time. This may be because the location Xiao Gang was about to broadcast on his phone showed the words "Xiao Tian's mother".

After finishing breakfast, Xuan Mingtian said, "Xiao Gang, I've got it all sorted out. We can head out to the competition now."

Seeing this, Xiao Gang thought to himself, "This deterrent effect is truly impressive."

"Brother Tian, ​​Brother Gang, let's set off now that everything's settled. By the way, Brother Tian, ​​are you planning to bring Brother De along?" Yang Bin said after seeing that Xuan Mingtian was ready.

"We definitely need to bring them. After all, our Pokémon might not be able to beat them, and if there are any problems, Dehua can quickly heal them." After all, Xuan Mingtian wasn't confident that he could make it into the top 50.

After speaking, Xuan Mingtian led Dehua and Xiaogang slowly toward the battlefield. After all, there were still more than ten minutes left, so they didn't need to rush this time.

As they passed by the competition venue, the three of them looked at the beginner competition, which was even more bustling than the first-year battles, and couldn't help but sigh at the difference. It was not only the difference in Pokémon training, but also the number of spectators.

"Brother Tian, ​​Brother Gang, there are so many people today, and their Pokémon are obviously stronger than ours," Yang Bin exclaimed.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Mingtian said, "That's why I told you not to be reckless. Not to mention the other senior students, even the elves of the second-year students are stronger than ours."

"Xiao Tian is right. It's good that the academy has set up a separate competition for first-year students. If we had to participate in the preliminary competition directly, I'm afraid many of us would have gone back crying," Xiao Gang chimed in.

At this moment, the grade director also brought the top ten students to join Xuan Mingtian and the others.

At this moment, the head of the grade instructed, "The academy wants you to see the strength and combat methods of the senior students this time, so don't be discouraged. If you can't beat them, just admit defeat."

"Yes, Director, we understand."

The director nodded to himself as he watched the ten people answer in unison.

This time, Xuan Mingtian unusually refrained from causing trouble, which made the director think he was very sensible.

The director then personally led the students into the venue. What came into view was that the training grounds were divided into battlefields for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced competitions. Although it was not as impressive as the scene at the League Conference, it still deeply shocked Xuan Mingtian and the others.

"Director, can the fifth-grade students apply to become junior trainers after the competition?" asked Xian Dongfang, who was with us from Class 2.

"You can apply to become a beginner trainer, but not every student will become a trainer. Time is running out. You'll learn this in later classes. Get ready for battles," the director replied.

At this moment, the students had already heard the principal announce the start of the competition. Gradually, people lined up, and Xuan Mingtian and his group arrived at the No. 11 arena. Xuan Mingtian was the first to take the stage.

The referee announced: "This time, Xuan, a first-year student, will face Chen, a second-year student. Both sides, get ready, and the battle begins."

Xuan Mingtian was going to battle against Litten this time, and then quickly scanned the screen.

Firefly

Attribute: Fire

Ability: Intimidate

Qualification: Green

Skills: Grab, Spark, Cry, Lick, Gaze, Flame Fang, High Five, Flamethrower

Review: This cat is pretty strong.

Xuan Mingtian glanced at the other party's data and was immediately shocked. This was the difference in time; after all, the other party had trained for a whole year.

I've been cultivating my own garlic for a month and it's still not enough. Am I really going to beg someone for my head?

At this moment, Xuan Mingtian said with a solemn expression, "Garlic, we need to be serious this time. Our opponent is very strong."

Xiao Gang and Yang Bin, watching from below the stage, also noticed Xuan Mingtian's solemn expression; this battle was no simple affair.

"You go first," the opponent said simply.

"Garlic, use Magic Leaf to hit the ground around Litten, then use Grassy Terrain."

Xuan Mingtian first ordered Garlic to attack the ground around the opponent, in order to use dust to interfere with the enemy's vision.

"You're quite clever," Litten said, sweeping across the area with its Flamethrower.

Chen immediately gave the order to use a jet of flame to clear away the dust, and the effect was very obvious.

Xuan Mingtian's expression grew even more serious upon seeing this. This was truly an elite academy; they cleared away all the dust in an instant with a jet of flame.

"Garlic, use the hypnotic powder and then strike the surrounding ground with your vine whip." Xuan Mingtian continued to give instructions, "Since I can't interfere with your vision, I'll hide myself."

"Litten, use Flamethrower to defeat it, then use Fake Out to surprise us," Chen ordered.

Under the flames of Litten's breath, all the hypnotic powder particles were wiped out, and at the same time, the high-five attack had already reached Garlic.

Although the whip had already kicked up dust, Firefly had already locked onto Garlic's location.

Xuan Mingtian shouted, "Garlic, wrap yourself in the vine whip!"

Xuan Mingtian looked at Garlic Head being brutally beaten and instantly recalled the scene of being beaten by Real Kombat when he was a child.

Just as Garlic was being brutally beaten, Xuan Mingtian immediately ordered: "Garlic, now! Bind it with the vine whip and then use the magic leaf."

"A futile struggle, Litten, use Flamethrower." Seeing this, Chen gave the command to his Pokémon.

A loud bang accompanied by billowing smoke rose into the air—the explosion resulting from the collision of the two sides' skills.

When the smoke cleared, Xuan Mingtian saw that Garlic Head was surrounded by a red halo, indicating that it had entered a burn state. However, because of the flames it could breathe, the damage to Firefly was not significant.

Xuan Mingtian had lost the will to fight. If this continued, there was a high probability that he would lose, because Suan Tou was already panting. Although he was not afraid of a physical duel, he needed to have enough energy to unleash his skills, so it was time to admit defeat.

Xuan Mingtian said to the referee, "Referee, I concede."

Xiao Gang and the others in the audience were also shocked, because in their group, Xuan Mingtian's garlic head was the strongest and most skilled, yet he had been beaten into admitting defeat.

"Xuan, are you sure?" the referee replied.

Xuan Mingtian said seriously, "Yes, I'm sure of it. If we continue fighting, my chances of winning are not high."

After glancing at Xuan Mingtian's determined eyes, the referee said, "The winner of this match is student Chen."

After stepping off the battlefield, Xiao Gang and his group immediately surrounded them.

Yang Bin said with a shocked expression, "Brother Tian, ​​are the second-year students really that strong? Among the three of us, your Garlic Head is the strongest, and now you've actually lost."

"If you lose, you lose. They've been raising their elves for much longer than Garlic, and the amount of energy they have is incomparable to Garlic's."

After Xuan Mingtian finished speaking, he patted Yang Bin on the shoulder, signaling him not to be too nervous.

Unlike anime, in the real world, the primary condition for a spirit to become stronger is the energy accumulated within its body. With enough energy, a spirit can break through its own shackles and become stronger.

Take Giovanni's Great Needle, for example. It's a symbol of breaking free from shackles. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so strong. And those mythical beasts and phantom beasts, they can sleep for hundreds of years in a place that suits them.

Just like Emperor Yan, even when he sleeps, he has to go to volcanoes or places with abundant fire energy in order to replenish or increase the energy in his body. These things take time to accumulate.

Many people think that powerful Pokémon are not necessarily legendary or mythical Pokémon, but it's important to know that how much energy a young Pokémon can absorb depends on the Pokémon itself. If it absorbs too much energy, its body will explode if it can't withstand it.

After thinking for a while, Xuan Mingtian said to the nine people, "Don't be too nervous when you go on the field. Try to make use of the terrain in the battle. Use things like throwing dirt, raising dust, and digging holes only when the time is right. You definitely can't beat them, but go and experience a battle between experts."

After giving some instructions to everyone, Xuan Mingtian released Dehua to treat Suantou's injuries, and then took out a small stool from his backpack to sit and watch Xiaogang and the others fight.

Thirty minutes passed quickly, and the students were constantly being eliminated by others. The worst off was Xiao Gang, whose opponent was a water otter. Geodude was either being sprayed with water or on its way to being sprayed with water. When Geodude got close, the otter used its shell blade directly.

Therefore, Geodude's battle was the most frustrating, especially since it was 4x weak to Water. I believe that even Ash in the future would have to kneel down.

After their pets received treatment, everyone returned to the classroom, except for three people.

Yang Bin asked, "Brother Tian, ​​aren't we going back to the classroom? Besides, the competition is no longer our concern."

Xuan Mingtian glanced at the two of them and said, "Let's not go back yet. Let's go after class this afternoon. Now is our time, and it's also our time to stroll around."

Xuan Mingtian needed to take Xiao Gang out to relax, since he had been really abused so badly that he couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

After leaving the training ground, Xuan Mingtian comforted Xiao Gang, "Xiao Gang, cheer up. This is just a temporary setback. It's not a big deal. Besides, our Pokémon is still in its juvenile stage."

"Xiaotian, I understand what you mean. I'm just wondering if there's a way to help Little Stone overcome these difficulties." Xiaogang then shared his thoughts.

"Xiao Gang, isn't this simple? Teach Geodude to swim and dive. If that doesn't work, let it soak in water for half an hour every day. Although this won't make it immune to water, at least it won't panic when water splashes on its face."

Speaking of this, Xuan Mingtian couldn't help but think of the Crystal Onix from the anime. This Crystal Onix is ​​located near Ponkan Island in the Orange Islands. It is not only unafraid of water, but also loves swimming and diving. However, it is afraid of fire.

This is probably similar to the Skybreaker, but the Skybreaker has been modified, while this Crystal Onix is ​​most likely a mutation. Should we let the little cutie catch it, or let Geodude be modified as well?

Xiao Gang asked doubtfully, "Xiao Tian, ​​is this really okay? But the Geodude will grow moss if it's soaked in water all the time."

After thinking for a while, Xuan Mingtian said directly to Xiao Gang, "Xiao Gang, try it for a month first. If there are no results after a month, then try another method."

At this moment, Yang Bin also spoke up, "Brother Tian, ​​is there any other way?"