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Chapter 748: Teacher Lu: My friends taught me, mind your own business
Chapter 748: Teacher Lu: My friends taught me, mind your own businessJohto region, Cianwood Town.
An elderly man in a wheelchair stared at an old TV speckled with snow.
Onscreen, Blastoise’s cannon barrels unleashed icy light into the sky, the descending blizzard freezing the entire arena solid.
The commentator’s distorted voice came through:
“Oh my, Venusaur has been frozen into an ice sculpture… it’s been buried by the blizzard!”
A rare smile creased Old Liu Bo’s austere face.
Lu Ye—this will be a brand-new era.
Liu Bo slowly pushed his wheelchair, turned his back on the TV, opened his narrowed eyes, and revealed a sharp gaze.
This will be your era!
Sitting in the noisy stands.Under N’s baseball cap his eyes sparkled, watching the match, his chest inexplicably warming.
He had always hated Pokémon battles… because they could hurt Pokémon.
But both sides in the fight, whether Venusaur or Blastoise, were driven by the desire to win.
They fought not just for themselves, but for the trainers who trusted them, to seize the honor of champion!
Beep—
On the big screen, Champion Shangren’s four Poké Balls dimmed.
In contrast, on Teacher Lu’s side there remained a Blastoise brimming with momentum!
Champion Shangren understood the strength of Lu Ye’s team.
He was stronger than himself, more suited to be the Donghua champion.
Even so, Champion Shangren still hungered for battle;
his desire was purely born from love of Pokémon battles!
“Go, Steelix!!”
Champion Shangren suddenly tossed a Heavy Ball.
With a thunderous rumble dust rose, and a towering Steelix appeared through the smoke, grinning with a missing fang.
This Steelix stood ten meters tall, its majestic frame delivering a powerful shock.
Blastoise seemed tiny beside it, but its Aura made Steelix wary.
“Steelix—” Shangren roared, “Dragon Tail!!”
“Blastoise, Water Pulse!!” Lu Ye replied quickly.
The live chat flooded.
“Holy crap, Teacher Lu is not playing fair!”
“Afraid to miss using Hydro Pump? Teacher Lu’s trash!”
“Water Pulse’s gonna shatter that Steelix!”
“Kala!”
Blastoise braced its twin cannons and ‘bang bang’ fired two water pulses that smashed toward Steelix.
Boom!!
Water splashed everywhere, Steelix winced in pain and staggered backward, a layer of armor shattered, and its hardened tail slammed into the ground!
Rumble!
Dragon Tail’s additional effect triggered.
Blastoise was forced into a red flash and was forcibly swapped out of the field.
“That was an old pro’s judgment,” Bamboo Lan said, hand under her chin, “Dragon Tail’s added effect can forcibly remove the opponent, replacing them with a reserve Pokémon. Blastoise had Helping Hand’s passed boost;
when it left, that enhancement was also canceled.” 𝑅𝐀𐌽օ𝖇Êś
The commentator explained to the audience.
On the field, Blastoise was forced out and Pupitar stepped in to fight.
“Bangii!!”
As Pupitar appeared it whipped up sand and dust, yellow sand billowing everywhere!
“Steelix, Iron Tail!!” Shangren shouted.
“Pupitar—”
Lu Ye clenched his fist in an instant and said solemnly, “Doragondans!!”
The towering Steelix swung its diamond-hard iron tail, sweeping at Pupitar!
Pupitar spun and leapt in the swirling sand, surrounded by a dark red glow!
“Oh man, greedy to the max!”
“Here we go, Dragon Dance old boy!!”
Boom!
Steelix’s Iron Tail smashed into Pupitar’s abdominal armor, knocking it back several meters.
“Pupitar, use Earthquake!” Lu Ye shouted.
Amid the shifting sand, a rumble sounded, the ground cracked, and fissures extended toward Steelix!
Steelix widened its eyes.
From the crevices in the earth surged explosive energy, erupting into splintering columns of light!
Boom!!
The arena was thrown into chaos, Steelix’s body stiffened and fell on its side, kicking up dust with a thunderous crash!
President Tang wiped his cold sweat: “Looks like after this match we’ll have to redo the arena…”
“Fortunately the damage isn’t too severe,” Mr. Goodshow said. “It won’t take much time, haha.”
President Tang nodded and looked at the scoreboard on the big screen.
An unstoppable roar rose in the arena.
The audience sensed something and their faces showed uncontrollable excitement!
Only one match remained, and a new Donghua champion might be crowned in this venue!
The camera focused on Lu Ye in the arena;
the young trainer took a deep breath.
No room for carelessness.
There have been legendary comebacks from 5 down to 6 in 6v6 before… and they became famous moments!
Facing Shangren’s last ace, champion-level Pupitar.
Lu Ye steadied himself and shouted, “Go, Pupitar!”
“Bangii!!” Pupitar roared, sand whipping around its body.
Shangren threw his Poké Ball, and with a pop another Pupitar stood resolute!
The final duel, two Pupitars facing off—this image would surely enter the annals of Donghua Road history.
Almost at the same time.
Shangren and Lu Ye raised their right hands;
their Keystone bracelet and Keystone glove blazed with dazzling light!
“Pupitar—Mega Evolution!!”
Brilliant rainbow light bloomed across the field.
Mega Pupitar’s back cracked open from surging energy, six sharp spikes formed on either side, its belly armor took on a monstrous grimace, a horn protruded from its forehead, and it radiated furious energy—an unquestionable war beast!
As Shangren’s signature Pokémon, Pupitar’s aura grew even more ferocious;
its eyes were bloodshot and sand whirled from its belly cavities!
Mega Tyranitar, ability Sand Stream!!
A violent sandstorm rose across the arena;
two sand vortexes merged into an indistinguishable gale.
A proud smile curled Shangren’s lip.
Although I can’t beat you,
when it comes to sandstorms, I’m still undeniably number one!
However, the older Pupitar’s eyes flashed with confusion.
This sandstorm covered a larger area than ever before…
Could my power have increased!?
Pupitar rejoiced inwardly but quickly realized something was wrong.
This sand, containing rock-type energy… wasn’t under its control!
Pupitar froze and looked toward the younger Pupitar in the distance.
“Bangii~!” the younger Pupitar grinned.
Sorry… they’re similar, but this is my Sand Stream!
Shangren’s Pupitar showed a blank expression.
How is this possible?!
I’m clearly stronger… my sandstorm control should be superior!
Shangren also noticed something off, his face turned strange.
A Pupitar at the pinnacle of an Elite Four’s power, and its control over sandstorms is even better than my Pupitar’s!?
This is impossible!!
“Pupitar!” Shangren shouted, “Use Earthquake!!”
Lu Ye echoed, “Earthquake!!”
Both Mega Pupitars stomped, two shockwaves slammed together with a boom, shaking the stadium!
President Tang swallowed and forced a laugh:
“It’s s-still acceptable… haha!”
Shangren grew more bewildered.
This Pupitar’s Earthquake had some technique beyond the move itself, conserving a lot of stamina.
In other words… some ground-type essence is fused into its moves!
Shangren didn’t intend to probe further: “Pupitar, Stone Edge!!”
“Bangii!”
Mega Pupitar slammed the ground, the earth split and surged white light forming a row of jagged rock pillars.
Lu Ye: “Pupitar, Stone Edge!!”
Shangren: ???
You’re trying to match me move-for-move, huh!
I call a move and you just call the same move back!
“Bangii!!” Pupitar struck the ground, causing a similar row of pillars to rise and collide with the Stone Edge.
Rumble!!
Many rock pillars snapped, toppled, and shattered.
Shangren’s scalp tingled—despite having the advantage, his Pupitar’s offense was repeatedly countered!
“Pupitar, close in and use Strength!” Shangren bellowed.
“Roar!!”
Mega Pupitar’s fist gleamed with sharp white light;
Old Tyranitar’s quadruple weakness aside, this heavy punch could carry the opponent away!
“Stop it, Pupitar, use—”
Lu Ye frowned slightly and said:
“Precipice Blades!!”
Shangren: ???
The arena erupted, the chat exploded, forums buzzed.
Precipice Blades?
Isn’t that supposed to be Groudon’s signature move?!
Teacher Lu’s Pupitar can even use that move?
Team Rocket, secret base.
A square-jawed man in a suit pressed his fingers to his temple, a faint curve at his mouth.
Through the crimson gem fragments he wielded, he had mastered the power, Precipice Blades.
With my Nidoqueen, I can no longer step into the realm of ‘legend’.
But Lu Ye and his Pupitar can.
Even if not now, in the future Pupitar could, with Precipice Blades, gain far greater power.
Why help Lu Ye? Simple.
One, as thanks.
Two, Giovanni hoped someone would inherit and carry on the Essence of Earth!
On the screen Lu Ye extended his arm and said in a cold voice, “Precipice Blades!!”
“Bangii!!”
Pupitar roared and the ground under its feet pulsed with magma-red light;
rows of sharp rock spikes burst up to block Mega Pupitar’s advance.
Shangren’s Pupitar punched and smashed the rock pillars in half, then suddenly widened its eyes and looked down at the ground.
A rumbling came from beneath, as if the earth were boiling. Suddenly, a sharp rock blade thrust upward!!
Mega Pupitar’s pupils constricted, its belly was driven by the Precipice Blades, launched skyward, and exploded!
Boom!!
Shangren looked up at the sky, mouth dumbly agape.
I thought he deliberately called the wrong move ‘Stone Edge’ to confuse me.
But—son of a—he really used Precipice Blades!!
The spectators all looked skyward in unison, dazed.
Trainers worldwide watching the match heard their worldview shatter with a kala sound.
Teacher Lu’s Pupitar… can even perform Precipice Blades!!
President Tang glanced at the severely damaged arena and coughed hard.
Damn it, now we really have to rebuild!
Thud!
Shangren’s Pupitar hit the ground with a face full of existential doubt;
its fighting spirit nearly evaporated.
The opponent even mastered Precipice Blades!
What’s the point of fighting anymore!
Lu Ye looked at the panting Pupitar.
That Precipice Blades had already consumed all the energy it had built up over the month.
Since this is an all-out 6v6 match, it’s time to show everyone one last face.
“Return, Pupitar.”
Lu Ye withdrew Pupitar into a dark ball, snapped his fingers:
“It’s decided, Haunter!”
“He’s out! Lu Ye has sent out his final Pokémon of the match!” the commentator shouted.
“Gengarrr~”
Haunter emerged from the shadows and floated onto the field. Facing the crowd’s cheers, it bared its teeth and shyly scratched its head.
Shangren glanced at Haunter and sighed as if resigned, saying:
“Pupitar, use Crunch!”
Lu Ye: “Haunter, dodge quickly, use Dark Void!”
“Gengarrr! (ૢ˃ꌂ˂⁎)”
Haunter flickered and spun a violent Dark Void in its palm, hurling it!
Rumble!!
Dark Void exploded across the field, rolling black smoke swallowing Pupitar!
Silence blanketed the arena.
Champion Shangren stood behind the billowing black smoke, arms folded, and after a long moment spoke:
“The moves you use… are they legitimate?”
Lu Ye: “They were all taught to me by friends.”
Darkrai taught Dark Void, Xerneas taught Geomancy!
Champion Shangren was stunned for a long time.
The friend you mentioned… isn’t that you yourself!?
Shangren shook his head helplessly, then raised his right hand and conceded, preserving the last shred of dignity.
Beep—
Shangren’s sixth Poké Ball dimmed on the big screen!
Lu Ye’s portrait lit up with the word ‘Victory’!!
The arena fell silent for a moment.
Then, the next instant, cheers rose like a tide!
People clapped wildly;
the two elders had tears in their eyes.
Principal Du and President Tang still stood in a daze.
They had witnessed with their own eyes a champion rise to the summit!
“Teacher… congratulations.” N softly applauded, lifting a heartfelt smile amid the shouting crowd.
“The Donghua Alliance, Champion’s Road, a new champion has been born!”
The commentator screamed hoarsely, echoing through the venue.
“He is none other than Lu Ye, from Mo City!!”
[Ding—Quest 'Champion's Road' completed]
[Completion: Perfect!]
Lu Ye for the moment ignored the notification sound, standing amid the salute cannons and fireworks, smiling and waving to the stands.
His gaze met Bamboo Lan’s in the audience.
The blonde beauty’s face lifted in a faint smile;
her gray eyes flickered with fierce fighting intent.
That was because, a year from now at the World Championships, Champion Lu Ye very likely could face Champion Cynthia!
Lu Ye realized this and gave an embarrassed grin.
World Championships?
No way I can attend.
Lose and go home to scrub the washboard, win and it’s the same!
“Teacher Lu—”
The stands echoed, repeatedly chanting the same name.
The rhythmic shouts beat in time with Lu Ye’s heart.
Lu Ye exhaled and stepped forward to shake hands with Champion Shangren.
“Congratulations, Lu Ye.”
The outgoing champion smiled: “You are stronger than I am, better suited to be Donghua champion.”
Lu Ye shook his head and laughed: “I’m already thinking about retiring.”
Shangren blinked: ?
Lu Ye knew his own personality, like Steven’s, wasn’t suited to being a champion.
If he rashly took on Donghua Alliance affairs he might make mistakes.
The best plan was to accept the titles, achievements, and rewards, then retire immediately.
He might even compete with Green for the shortest champion tenure record…
Shangren was still thinking over Lu Ye’s words.
Retire?
This guy’s tone… he might actually be serious!
“Please, come to the Hall of Fame to register your team!”
Staff guided Lu Ye to a device resembling a restoration unit and gestured for Teacher Lu to place his six Poké Balls inside.
Under the focus of tens of thousands of people, six silhouettes gradually appeared on the big screen.
Haunter, Sylveon, Blastoise, Arcanine, Sirfetch’d, Pupitar.
The scene erupted.
“Teacher Lu is badass!!”
“Oh no, now Teacher Lu is really champion!”
“Kechiduyi~” From within a Poké Ball, Togepi shook its tiny foot in displeasure.
Lu Ye chuckled lightly, “Don’t worry, when I have time I’ll take you all to farm a champion medal!”
[Please register palm print]
Lu Ye pressed his palm into the device’s central platen.
[Ding—Your team information has been registered.]
[Congratulations on becoming the new champion.]
[Donghua Alliance Champion, Lu Ye!]