Chapter 45: Ah~ Internal Injury, I’ve Got An Internal Injury~~
The lightning-shaped tail reflected a metallic sheen. Pikachu’s jump time was almost exactly the same as Zuo Hang’s command, meaning their thoughts were synchronized to a certain extent.
Pikachu’s ears twitched, and Iron Tail came down.
The sand and stone venue splashed up some gravel.
Both things would expose the Pokémon’s position underground: one was sound, the other was vibrations underfoot.
Pokémon skilled in Dig can reduce sound and vibrations to a certain extent, and Sandslash is undoubtedly a top-tier Dig user, but unfortunately
compared to those “underground killers” in the high-risk zone, this Sandslash was a bit too green.
Iron Tail wasn’t used too forcefully, just enough to penetrate the sand and stone venue.
Blonde Worn already understood the current situation: this Pikachu’s combat awareness was very sharp, indeed a bit tricky.
“Quicksand Hell!”
Sandslash didn’t come out from underground, but the sand and stones on the surface suddenly floated up inexplicably, surrounding the Electric Mouse in the center of the venue.
Unlike ordinary dirt and stone battle stages, this rough gravel with edges would undoubtedly increase the power of Quicksand Hell, and moreover, these stones were mixed with the Spikes left by Snowy Child.
Pikachu looked up at the quicksand slowly gathering above its head.
“pika~”
The Electric Mouse called out.
Trash, it can’t even do form change. This quicksand is slow and leisurely, clearly not very powerful.
If it were him, he’d turn this quicksand into two dragons, or two big skulls—that feels more matching with Quicksand Hell.
“Pikachu~ hehe~ pika pika~~”
The Electric Mouse suddenly laughed strangely twice in Quicksand Hell.
Zuo Hang outside the venue glared at it.
‘What the hell are you doing?? Be serious during the fight! Where’s your little golden man?!’
“pikapi~~~”
They exchanged a glance, and Zuo Hang said seriously: “Jump up and use Iron Tail!”
The same move again.
Pikachu jumped up in Quicksand Hell. The quicksand mixed with Spikes and sharp stones couldn’t cause damage as it brushed past its soft fur.
“——boom~~~~~~~~”
This Iron Tail was a bit stronger, directly shattering Quicksand Hell. The remaining sand and stones on the field splashed up over ten meters high.
Not knowing if Sandslash had changed position while controlling the quicksand, Pikachu didn’t bother guessing and just went for a large-area Jump Kick Iron Tail.
The commentator standing on the flying device suddenly spoke: “Pikachu used Iron—no, Pikachu used Earthquake! As everyone knows, Ground beats Rock super effectively!”
From the audience seats, this Iron Tail that splashed sand and stones dozens of meters high was extremely shocking. Sandslash crawled out from its own Quicksand Hell, with several of the sharp stone spines on its back broken.
Worn was shocked.
He had no time for the commentator’s dry humor. What Earthquake? It was clearly Jump Kick Iron Tail! Even through the thick sand and stones, it broke the spines on Sandslash’s back. If it hit directly…
Worn felt it was better not to think further. White Dragon High’s third-year… was really a bit too terrifying.
Recalling the battle-incapable Sandslash, Worn looked at Pikachu in the venue. The little guy seemed to sense the gaze, suddenly clutching its chest with an expression of internal injury.
“pika~~~~~~” Pikachu groaned.
Ah~ That Iron Tail just now drained ten years of my cultivation. I can’t go on! I’m done~~~
Worn’s eye twitched; he clearly understood what Pikachu said.
Before the referee could announce the result, he directly left the battle arena.
Pikachu limped back to Zuo Hang’s side. To make it more realistic, it deliberately didn’t jump onto his shoulder and just lay beside Zuo Hang’s leg.
Before entering, Zuo Hang had bet all his contribution points on himself winning. This arena was a good way to earn contribution points. If he performed too strongly, the odds on him winning would keep dropping, so to keep making money, he had to act a bit.
“I’ll continue.” Zuo Hang said to the referee.
On the other side, Channel 10.
“Wild road” trainer Fang Xiangpeng was very unhappy.
“This White Dragon kid wins and wins, but he mocks me too?? Says I put on fireworks for him! Damn it! When I went to the high-risk zone, he was still sucking milk in some corner!! Pfft! Not even fully grown!”
The other two trainers in Channel 10 ignored Fang Xiangpeng’s words.
They had all watched the previous match; it really was like putting on fireworks.
People who like to complain like this are everywhere; they were long used to it.
A trainer wearing a blue puppy mask suddenly stood up, said something to the front desk staff—clearly planning to go up for the next match.
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Wang Wenchuan was different from Zuo Hang. In the first week of school, he skipped several classes, explored all the entertainment venues outside White Dragon High, and as a former delinquent, he had far above-average sensitivity to this kind of “underground venue.” It didn’t take much effort to find the underground arena’s entrance in a tea room.
What he didn’t expect was that this arena had entrances from all nine great high schools. He thought it was just a place for those “all sorts of people” trainers living on Academy Island to open bets and fight.
In the end, not only was this arena very formal, but it was completely different from the bloody underground venues he imagined.
Most crucially! He actually saw Zuo Hang!
The previous sparring match had always been a hurdle in his heart. Darkrai’s powerful figure was exactly what Riolu yearned for in its heart, and Wang Wenchuan’s goal had always been to become a cool and powerful trainer like Zuo Hang.
Wang Wenchuan wasn’t talkative; he wasn’t the type to show off with words. In his view, Zuo Hang and he were “the same kind.”
The blue mask was exposed under the arena’s stage lights. The sky started drizzling; Weather Ball randomly selected overcast rain.
Wang Wenchuan took out a Poké Ball. With a flash of red light, Riolu landed on the sand and stone venue.
“Come on! Let me see how far the gap is between me and you! Riolu, Quick Attack!”
The blue phantom carried electric light. Riolu’s distance to Pikachu closed in an instant. In a week’s time, Riolu’s speed had far surpassed the previous grass lawn showdown.
Pikachu stood in place unmoving. Riolu’s right leg powered up, and a ruthless Knee Strike aimed at Pikachu’s forehead!
—Quick Attack + High Jump Kick!
“——bang~”
A strange sound; High Jump Kick actually hit Pikachu’s forehead.
Side-eyeing, Zuo Hang winked at him, and Pikachu immediately got it.
“pika~~~” An unenthusiastic wail, and Pikachu tilted its head back, falling to the ground on its back with four feet up.
“~~~~oh~~~” The referee immediately got excited. “Riolu’s High Jump Kick hit!! The Earthquake from the previous match really drained most of Pikachu’s stamina!! It couldn’t even dodge! 10, 9, 8… Pikachu is unable to battle! Let’s congratulate the gangster boss wearing the puppy mask for ending Zuo Hang’s winning streak and getting his debut match’s first win!!”
At this time, backstage of Channel 01.
Xingye pointed at Zuo Hang on the battle stage, eyes bulging with rage!
“Match fixing!! I want to report!! This kid is match fixing!!! Referee?! Where’s the referee??”
“maoji!! maojimaoji!!!”
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