The next morning.
Still nine in the morning.
The Linhai University’s Pokémon Battle Arena.
The Sweet Sixteen officially began.
Shi Yi’s opponent was Shana from the Pokémon Performance Department Class 1.
This girl’s goal was to become a dazzling Pokémon performer.
But for some unknown reason, she was obsessed with Pokémon battles.
Her Pokémon was a well-bred young Cotton-ee, only two levels away from evolution.
Shi Yi usually wouldn't hit hard against kind opponents.
He just let Mama Kangaskhan gently beat it until it lost the ability to battle, and then he stopped.
In the afternoon, the Elite Eight.
Shi Yi’s opponent was Lei Jie from the Pokémon Fighting Department Class 1.
Needless to say, anyone who could get into the Pokémon Fighting Department were all fighting maniacs.
Lei Jie's Pokémon was a Machop.
Being able to evolve a Makuhita into a Machop in just a week, it shows that Lei Jie's skills were decent.
But... still unable to withstand Mama Kangaskhan's fierce attack.
...
Thus.
The four semi-finalists of the Linhai University Freshmen Cup were born.
Three of the four semi-finalists came from the Battle Department.
They were Shi Yi from Battle Department Class 1, Ning Hao from Battle Department Class 4, Luo Ke from Battle Department Class 5, and Wang Liang from the Pokémon Police Department.
Therefore.
The Pokémon Battle Department still comes out on top in terms of Pokémon battles.
The Pokémon Police Department was also not to be outdone.
Wang Liang's Arcanine had performed extremely well from the Round of Sixty-Four to the Elite Eight.
"There are two more battles left, after tomorrow’s battles are over, I will set off to Beichuan City."
Shi Yi had already made arrangements for his next trip.
It is worth mentioning that.
Chen Ling, that kid, had already left school early.
Shi Yi guessed that he probably went home to cry to his parents.
According to the timeline, at this point, he might be on his way to the B-Level Secret Realm, Wildwood.
...
That night.
While browsing information, Shi Yi suddenly received a message.
He glanced at it, it was actually from Senior Sister Su Shanshan?
Su Shanshan: "Shi Yi, I heard that a freshman is crushing everyone in this year’s freshman tournament, so I went to watch, and it was you! Kid, you’re alright! You’re hiding your strength!"
Seeing Senior Sister Su Shanshan’s message.
Shi Yi smiled and replied: "Where is that, I’m still far behind Senior Sister Shanshan."
Shi Yi had checked Su Shanshan's information before.
He didn’t know until he looked, and he was shocked.
Senior Sister Su Shanshan was actually the champion of the last Pokémon Freshman Cup?
It was no wonder that she was able to assemble such a strong Sandstorm Team within a year of becoming a Trainer.
She was definitely a Trainer who was both hardworking and talented.
Soon, Su Shanshan replied.
Su Shanshan: "You’re being humble, Shi Yi, I feel that you have a very bright future ahead of you."
Shi Yi: "Then I'll take your words as a good omen, Senior Sister."
Su Shanshan: "How is it, do you have confidence in winning the championship?"
Shi Yi: "Of course! It's a sure thing!"
Su Shanshan: "That's good, it's a pity that I've already booked a flight for tomorrow morning, I have a business trip... I won’t be able to come to watch your match. But don’t worry, I'll cheer for you on the plane. Let me see... According to the flight’s landing time, I should land when the finals in the afternoon are over, I hope I can hear good news about your championship when I land."
Seeing Senior Sister Su Shanshan’s message.
Shi Yi thought of the opportunity he saw before... Senior Sister Su Shanshan was going to the desert secret realm to train.
Although Shi Yi felt a little embarrassed about stealing Senior Sister's opportunity.
But... fortunately, Senior Sister Su Shanshan's trip to the desert secret realm for training was successful.
"I'll make it up to Senior Sister when I have the chance."
After thinking for a while, Shi Yi replied: "Okay, Senior Sister Shanshan, I will definitely make you see good news, and I also wish you a smooth trip."
Su Shanshan replied with an emoji after two minutes.
This ended the chat.
...
The next day.
The semi-finals and finals were held on the same day.
The semi-finals were held in the morning, followed by the loser’s third-place match in the afternoon.
Then the finals.
Shi Yi’s semi-final opponent was Wang Liang, the lone seedling from the Pokémon Police Department.
"Shi Yi, I look forward to battling with you, let's have a fiery showdown!"
Wang Liang looked confident.
And the fiery showdown he was referring to... was naturally Flamethrower.
It was unknown if Wang Liang had deliberately trained his Arcanine.
The flames spewed out by this Arcanine were incredibly hot, and the opponents' Pokémon in front of it couldn't withstand the flames, so they were defeated.
"Okay."
Shi Yi had a good impression of Wang Liang, so he replied with a smile.
"If you’re ready, please have both sides send out their Pokémon."
The referee was still that bearded uncle, he was not fired by the school as Chen Ling expected.
Instead, he arbitrated all the way to the semifinals.
"Go, Kangaskhan!"
"Burn, Arcanine!"
Shi Yi and Wang Liang sent out their Pokémon at the same time.
Mama Kangaskhan appeared, looking calm and composed.
As if this wasn't on the battlefield.
Arcanine was steaming all over, and even exhaled a small flame from its mouth.
It seemed that Arcanine's fighting spirit was very strong.
Shi Yi glanced at Arcanine's information.
【Arcanine ♂】
【Level: 24 (Normal Mid-Stage)】
【Ability: Justified (When attacked by a Dark-type move, the user's attack will increase because of its sense of justice.)】
【...】
【Potential: Gym-Level】
...
"Oh? A Gym-Level Arcanine with a Dream Ability?"
Shi Yi secretly nodded, it seems that Wang Liang was from a wealthy family.
However.
In Shi Yi’s view, Arcanine’s Intimidate would be a better ability.
At least, in PVP battles, Arcanine... well, in the future, Growlithe, will all have the Intimidate ability.
Of course.
Flash Fire is also good, it can block the opponent's fire-type moves when facing fire-type Pokémon.
In contrast, Arcanine's Dream ability, Justified, is a bit too much.
"Let the battle begin!"
With the referee's command.
Wang Liang immediately ordered: "Arcanine, burn our fighting spirit, use Flame Wheel to attack!"
"Woof——!"
Arcanine howled, wrapping itself entirely in flames.
Then it quickly ran towards Kangaskhan, trying to hit Kangaskhan with a fierce charge.
This was also a very skilled attack method for Arcanine.
Shi Yi saw this.
He snapped his fingers and said: "Headbutt!"
"Garrulu!"
Mama Kangaskhan was not afraid of the ball of fire rolling towards her.
She raised her forehead and charged straight ahead.
Bang——!
When Arcanine, enveloped in Flame Wheel, slammed into Mama Kangaskhan's Headbutt.
Arcanine's body was instantly thrown back.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After Arcanine landed, it tumbled several times before it stopped rolling.
……