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Chapter 741: There is no such thing as light-body kung fu in the world
Chapter 741: There is no such thing as light-body kung fu in the worldThe fourth trial was scheduled for the next day.
All spectators' gazes were focused on the sole remaining challenger, Lu Ye.
This trainer, who had crushed the Dragon-type Elite Four member with overwhelming force—
Everyone was discussing just how far he could go!
The news of Lu Ye breaking through to the fourth trial even reached his parents who were traveling in Alola.
This was the Victory Road of the Donghua region.
Their child, without saying a word, was about to become an Elite Four member?
Father was completely shocked, then patted his chest and murmured, "As expected of my son..."
Mother said gently, "Make sure Haunter eats more, so it'll have strength during battles."
"Gengarrr~" Haunter narrowed its eyes, chuckled shyly, and scratched its head.His parents didn't say much else, just told Lu Ye to focus on preparing for the battle.
Lu Ye nodded lightly and packed his bags.
He was preparing for the fourth trial—the no-holds-barred format.
No-holds-barred battles followed wild battle rules, with knocking out the trainer as the primary objective.
Trainers skilled in this format included Red, A-Jin, Professor Oak, Ash, and others.
Especially Ash, who once forced Mewtwo to activate its protective shield with a single straight punch.
Ash was mainly born in the wrong era.
If he'd been born ten years earlier, the title of 'Fighting Man' would have changed hands!
Of course, in wild battles that emphasized intelligence gathering, even someone with Ash's physical strength would struggle against Lorelei.
After all, Lorelei's 'Ice Dolls' could freeze trainers while also breaking their arms and legs... truly an ultimate weapon.
Teacher Lu considered whether to borrow Lorelei's 'Ice Dolls' for the fourth trial and return them afterward.
But he quickly dismissed the thought... that already fell into the category of controlled weapons!
The fourth trial was located in a stone forest on the southeastern slope of Victory Road.
With jagged rocks and uneven terrain, one wrong step could mean falling from the cliff.
Declining media interviews, Lu Ye checked into a hotel at the mountain base to prepare for tomorrow's trial.
The spacious room allowed Lu Ye to release all his Pokémon. He lay on the floor, using Arcanine's belly as a pillow while scrolling through his phone.
"Togepriii~ (ﾉﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ"
Togepi excitedly picked up the game console, sitting on the sofa and swinging its little feet.
In the friends list, Mew was always online. The two adorable creatures quickly started playing games together.
Ding-ding-ding—
The phone rang, and room service said:
"Sir, you have a delivery."
......
Sinnoh League, Lilycove Island.
Bamboo Lan finished her day's work, stretching lazily before resting her cheek on her hand.
In front of her, her phone screen was positioned sideways. She reached out and gently flicked the Haunter charm hanging from her phone.
A smile played on Bamboo Lan's lips.
The office was quiet, with a bright moon hanging outside the window, when suddenly her phone screen lit up.
Bamboo Lan's eyes showed a flicker of surprise as she quickly answered the call.
The screen showed a handsome black-haired young man looking somewhat tired, evident from the stubble he hadn't shaved all day.
"You sent this?" Lu Ye showed the wooden box.
Bamboo Lan cupped her face in her hands and nodded gently: "Mmhmm."
"And it was delivered by Rocket Delivery..."
Lu Ye looked at the crystal-clear Z-Crystal glowing with pale purple light inside the box.
Psychic Z.
It could enhance Psychic-type moves, including "Z-Hypnosis"!
"What made you think of sending this suddenly?" Lu Ye asked curiously.
"Aren't you challenging Victory Road? This is the Z-Crystal Caitlin promised you last time. I'm helping her send it to you," Bamboo Lan said with a light smile. 𝑅𝐀Ｎổ𝖇Ęs
"Last time? Which time?" Lu Ye looked confused.
"In Unova, when Caitlin lost control of her Psychic powers and fainted, and you helped her," Bamboo Lan said with some helplessness.
Lu Ye scratched his head: "That was so long ago."
"Because Z-Crystals are very rare."
Bamboo Lan placed her hands flat, resting her chin on her snow-white arms, her eyes bright: "How's your challenge going?"
"Surprisingly smooth... I didn't realize you could challenge Victory Road without being Champion!" Lu Ye marveled.
"Don't let your guard down," Bamboo Lan sighed lightly. "Unexpected situations might still occur."
Lu Ye pondered for a moment, then said: "What if... I mean, what if I don't become Champion..."
"What does that matter."
Cynthia's eyes curved: "I can be your Champion."
Too, too adorable!
Lu Ye gazed at her cute smiling face, looked away, and scratched his neck: "Are you still on Lilycove Island?"
"Mmhmm... I'll be back soon."
'Be careful'—Lu Ye swallowed these words and changed to: "Get some rest early."
"Lu Ye."
Bamboo Lan's beautiful face suddenly turned serious as she lifted her gaze to meet Lu Ye's eyes.
Lu Ye's heart pounded wildly. The gray eyes beneath her golden hair were deep and captivating.
"After I come back... play games with me."
Lu Ye let out a breath and smiled: "No problem."
"Don't you have your challenge tomorrow?" Bamboo Lan asked.
"With Psychic Z here, I feel much more at ease."
"Lu Ye."
"What."
"I miss you."
"...That's not an excuse to stay up all night gaming tonight."
"Then why is your face red?" Bamboo Lan said slyly.
"Because I miss you too," Lu Ye said matter-of-factly.
The noble and beautiful Sinnoh Champion gently lowered her head, hand on her chin, cheeks slightly flushed, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Gaming wasn't the main point.
What mattered was being able to hear your voice and the voices of your Pokémon.
Sometimes loud and noisy, sometimes murmuring to yourself... but always comforting.
......
The next day.
The fourth trial of Victory Road officially began.
Like the previous match, there were no live spectators, but the organizing committee provided aerial camera angles.
From a bird's-eye view, the jagged rocks and treacherous terrain formed an extremely dangerous wild battle arena!
At the main venue at the mountain base, a large crowd gathered before the giant screen erected in the square.
The crowd buzzed with discussion.
The Team Rocket Trio and Ami had also blended into the crowd, watching the fourth trial.
Suddenly, someone exclaimed.
"Teacher Lu is making his entrance!"
"I think it's doubtful... what normal person would practice this format!"
"Can Teacher Lu even be considered normal?"
On the screen.
Lu Ye arrived at the stone forest carrying his backpack.
A gentle breeze swept through the stone forest, causing gravel to make soft 'rustling' sounds.
Haunter invisible beside Lu Ye scanned the jagged stone pillars around them, growing increasingly alert.
The difficulty of this battle lay in my lack of knowledge about Wang Daozhang's team composition.
And Wang Daozhang knew about my Haunter's 'Hypnosis' ability and would definitely take precautions.
The intelligence disadvantage was apparent from the very beginning!
Teacher Lu slowed his pace, gradually moving toward the center of the arena while remaining vigilant of his surroundings.
"Lu Ye—"
A powerful call came from above.
Lu Ye started, looking up and squinting.
Backlit by the sun, a middle-aged man in Taoist robes with flowing long beard stood with hands behind his back atop a towering stone pillar!
"Wang Daozhang?"
Lu Ye said in confusion: "What are you doing up there!"
"Waiting for your arrival," Wang Binghe said with a slight smile.
"You rode a flying Pokémon up there..."
Lu Ye guessed, then suddenly froze: "Or is it... lightness skill Cloud Ladder Soaring!?"
Wang Daozhang stroked his beard and shook his head: "There's no such thing as lightness skill in this world."
Right.
Lu Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the Pokémon world had martial arts prodigies like Ami who could fight Machamp barehanded, and Bruno who could subdue Giant Onix...
But lightness skill was still too unbelievable...
Whoosh—
Lu Ye looked up.
Like a white crane spreading its wings.
Wang Binghe leaped down, landing in a half-crouch before slowly rising, smiling:
"Little brother Lu Ye, it's my honor to serve as your examiner for the fourth trial!"
Lu Ye: ???
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