LRAB Chapter 529 We will win!
Chapter 529 We will win!
Time passed by, and at nine o'clock, Li Luochen stepped onto the battlefield.
He wore a sharp, dark gray suit, walked at a measured pace, and didn't look around excessively; his gaze remained fixed on the other end of the venue.
Azure followed behind him, wearing a dark black dress, her hair falling to her shoulders, and a faint smile on her lips.
The champion-level trainer from Kanto appeared today as a challenger to the Gym, drawing the attention of countless spectators who craned their necks to watch.
The two walked side by side to the challenge seat and stood still. Only then did Li Luochen raise his eyes and look at the other side.
Liang Shanyun had already taken the lead and stood on the defending stand.
He wore a dark blue suit, with the Guangyue Dojo badge pinned to his chest. His hair was neatly combed, and his face was more solemn than usual.
His gaze swept across the area, meeting Li Luochen's eyes for only a moment before he nodded slightly, displaying impeccable manners.
Ling Qiuyan stood beside him, her uniform as the branch manager of the Yangcheng Alliance crisp and clean, with a star-patterned badge representing the Heavenly King level on her shoulder and the badge of the Guangyue Dojo on her chest.
His eyes and brows showed no sharpness, yet they commanded respect.
The four contestants each occupied a corner, leaving only the air in the center of the arena slightly warm.
On the commentary stand next to the referee's table, Nirvana adjusted his headset and swiped his fingers across the touchpad to confirm that all the data was ready.
He took a deep breath, and his voice, resonating powerfully through the stadium's sound system, echoed in every corner: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Minrong Dojo Promotion Tournament!"
"I'm commentator Nirvana, and it's an honor to provide commentary for today's match!"
Sparse applause broke out in the stadium, but was quickly swallowed by silence.
Everyone knew that the real highlight was yet to come.
Nirvana glanced at the information card in his hand and said calmly, "The challenger is Minrong Dojo!"
"Challenger: Gym Leader Li Luochen! Apprentice: Azure!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the stands erupted in a cacophony of whispers, and the live chat screen was flooded with comments again.
Nirvana didn't pause, turning his gaze to the other side of the arena: "The defending champion, Guangyue Martial Arts Academy!"
"The defending champion is Liang Shanyun, the master of the martial arts school! His apprentice is Ling Qiuyan!"
He paused, placed his hands on the commentary table, and leaned forward slightly: "Rules: Six-on-six all-out battle, best of two rounds!"
"Each side will send out two players, each to fight one match. If either side fails to win both matches, their advancement will be unsuccessful!"
Nirvana leaned back in his chair, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Then, please submit your rosters for the first match."
The large screens at both ends of the venue lit up simultaneously.
All eyes were focused on the two screens, waiting for the first name to appear.
"Wife, I'm counting on you." Li Luochen turned his head to look at Bilan.
"Okay, remember to reward me when we get back~"
Azure smiled, stretched her wrists, and stood up from the challenge seat.
Li Luochen's intention in placing her in the first round was all too obvious.
With one burst of energy, we achieved a resounding victory.
Once you achieve a near-crushing victory, the opponent's morale will be completely shattered, and the remaining contestant will have to fight under the pressure of the entire Guangyue Dojo!
Liang Shanyun stood on the opposite side, watching Bilan walk onto the battlefield, his face ashen.
Behind him, the stands were filled with whispers.
No one thought Azur Lane would lose; the only question was how decisively she would win.
The list on the big screen lit up.
Match 1: Minrong Dojo - Bilan VS Guangyue Dojo - Ling Qiuyan.
Azure stood calmly on one side of the field, watching the Heavenly King-level branch manager who was still walking slowly towards her.
Ling Qiuyan walked to her position and stood still. Her gaze fell on Bi Lan, and the lines at the corners of her eyes tightened slightly, but she did not show any fear.
Opportunities to battle champion-level trainers are rare.
Perhaps, this is also my opportunity!
At that moment, the referee raised his hand.
Tens of thousands of eyes converged on the center of the venue, and the air was heavy.
"The first match!" the referee announced. "Now, let's officially begin!"
"Blastoise, please help me~"
Azure lightly flicked the button on the Poké Ball, and red light leaped out of the ball, coalescing into a massive figure in the center of the field.
Blastoise landed steadily, its limbs thick and strong, its gaze calm and collected, and the two water cannons on its shell gleamed with a cold metallic light.
The audience erupted in chaos.
The sound of camera shutters clicking was continuous, and the comments section was flooded with so many that the subtitles were illegible.
The commentator Nirvana's voice rang out at the opportune moment, speaking a few beats faster than usual: "Azure has sent out her ace Pokémon—Blastoise!"
At the other end of the field, Ling Qiuyan looked at the Blastoise whose shell gleamed with the muzzle of a cannon and took a deep breath.
Her hand reached to her waist, her fingertips lingering briefly among the Poké Balls before finally grasping one.
"Suicune, go."
Ling Qiuyan threw out a Poké Ball, and Vaporeon landed lightly.
Upon seeing Vaporeon appear, many viewers familiar with Ling Qiuyan's Vaporeon's characteristics immediately understood.
This thing has water storage properties.
All water-type moves are not only ineffective against it, but will also restore its stamina!
That was brilliant!
but......
Will it win?
"It's Vaporeon~ What a cute child."
Azure tilted her head, her smile sweet.
The next second, her eyes sharpened, and her voice was crisp and decisive: "Blastoise, one move to decide the outcome! Aura Sphere!"
Blastoise lowered its center of gravity, slightly adjusted the angle of the two water cannons on its shell, and condensed two spheres of surging blue energy at the muzzle.
Wave Missile, Fighting type, and its Water Absorb ability are meaningless to it!
Whoosh! ! !
The energy ball shot out with a roar, heading straight for Vaporeon!
"Suicune, Hydro Pump!" Ling Qiuyan reacted quickly.
Vaporeon opened its mouth wide, and a thick jet of water blasted out, the powerful flow of water almost obscuring the view of half the arena.
boom!!!
The wave missiles flew one after the other. The first one collided head-on with the water cannon and exploded, blasting the water column into a cloud of mist.
Another one followed closely behind, arriving in front of Vaporeon in an instant and hitting it squarely!
"Water cloth~!"
Vaporeon let out a short, mournful cry as its entire body was thrown off by the force of the Aura Sphere, crashing heavily to the ground. Its limbs twitched once before it could no longer move.
"Awesome, one-hit kill!"
"Yes, yes, that's exactly the kind of teeth I came here for!"
"I ran into Azur Lane in the promotion tournament. The champion Blastoise is terrifyingly powerful; I couldn't defeat it even after giving it my all!"
"No doubt about it, they really gave it their all."
"I feel like even if the remaining five attacked together, they wouldn't be a match for Azure."
"I know, after all, five isn't enough."
"So bold!"
Ling Qiuyan stood there, looking at the fallen Vaporeon, and after a while slowly took out a Poké Ball to recall it.
Things were more complicated than she had imagined!
but......
We will win!