134: Versus Ludicolo! The Use of Burning Fruit
The girl with Gardevoir stepped into Yurong Gym, her eyes immediately locking onto the battle between Qin Yun and Mo Manqi.
"Is that... the boy with Kirlia?"
Her previously indifferent gaze, as if she cared for nothing in the world, now showed interest. She walked silently toward the front of the battle stage, her attention fixed on the unfolding match.
Combusken vs. Tangrowth
The battle between Combusken and Tangrowth was heating up. With the power of the Burning Fruit, Combusken launched a relentless offensive, and Tangrowth's condition was worsening.
If this Tangrowth had been used by an ordinary trainer in a team battle, it would have been defeated already. However, in Mo Manqi's experienced hands, it displayed an incredible resilience.
"The trainer's experience really makes a difference."
Xiaoya watched in awe. This was no ordinary battle—this was the level of a professional trainer. The battle wasn't just about the moves exchanged; it was a contest of strategy, patience, and mental fortitude. The setup had started long before the first attack.
"...It's over."
At that moment, Xiaoya heard an unfamiliar yet melodious voice and instinctively turned toward it.
"Who is she?"
Upon seeing the girl, Xiaoya felt an unexplainable sense of competition. The girl's presence was overwhelming—elegant and commanding. But the girl paid her no mind, focused only on the match.
Decisive Blow: Blaze Kick and the Burning Fruit
"Combusken, Quick Attack + Blaze Kick! Use the power of the Burning Fruit to elementalize at the moment of impact!"
"Interesting power," the girl murmured.
"Tangrowth, full-power Giga Drain!"
Giga Drain was a major upgrade from Mega Drain, boosting its power from 40 to 75 while maintaining the ability to restore 50% of the damage dealt.
However, with Combusken's Speed Boost ability, its speed had increased significantly throughout the battle. Now, it used Quick Attack to close the distance, then unleashed Blaze Kick—except this wasn't an ordinary Blaze Kick.
As the attack launched, flames erupted from Combusken's foot, forming a massive fiery construct—like a meteor crashing down. The move was an adaptation of Ace's Fire Fist, modified to increase both power and range.
"Did Qin Yun miscalculate the distance?"
Some spectators were confused—Combusken had stopped three meters away from Tangrowth before launching Blaze Kick. But when the flaming construct appeared, their doubts vanished.
The sheer heat distorted the air.
"Can Tangrowth withstand this?"
Mo Manqi's expression remained unreadable, betraying none of her thoughts.
The Burning Fruit-enhanced Blaze Kick struck Tangrowth with devastating force, completely overwhelming Giga Drain. The immense heat prevented any absorption effect, and within moments, Tangrowth collapsed—completely knocked out.
The spectators gasped.
"Tangrowth, return."
The Grass-type Pokémon let out a pained hiss as Mo Manqi swiftly withdrew it into its Poké Ball, extinguishing the flames engulfing its vines.
"That Combusken is stronger than I thought."
Mo Manqi had initially assumed Qin Yun was relying on Combusken simply because of its Fire-type advantage against her Grass-types. But now she realized this Combusken was far beyond a simple counterpick.
"Incredible performance, Qin Yun. I underestimated you."
She sighed, but her eyes gleamed with renewed determination.
"But the next match won't be as easy for you."
"In the first round, Tangrowth is unable to battle. The victory goes to Combusken!" Jiang Hongxuan declared.
As the referee, Jiang Hongxuan's admiration for Qin Yun deepened. The stronger Qin Yun performed, the more pleased he was.
Next Challenger: Ludicolo
"Now, let's begin the second round."
"Come out, Ludicolo!"
[Pokémon: Ludicolo]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim (Speed increases in rain)
Strength: Elite Peak
Potential: Medium
Skills: Muddy Water, Energy Ball, Ice Beam, Protect, Rain Dance, Hydro Pump, Giga Drain
Description: Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon, evolves from Lombre. When it hears lively music, it dances joyfully and exhibits extraordinary strength in battle.
Overall Combat Power: 43,400
Ludicolo had a different dynamic from Tangrowth. While slightly weaker in raw stats, it countered Combusken's Fire-type moves with its Water typing, making it a much bigger threat.
Unlike Tangrowth, which relied on endurance, Ludicolo had a more aggressive moveset. Its ability, Swift Swim, would dramatically increase its speed under Rain Dance—something Qin Yun had to prevent.
"Round two, begin!"
"Ludicolo, Rain Dance!"
"Combusken, Pillar of Fire!"
Mo Manqi's eyes flashed with unease.
"Ludicolo, dodge it!"
A towering pillar of fire erupted from the ground where Ludicolo had just stood, barely missing its target.
"That level of fire control… impressive."
Mo Manqi was taken aback. Qin Yun wasn't just using brute force—he was manipulating the flames with precision.
"Ludicolo, Hydro Pump!"
"Combusken, Yan Shang Tsun!" (Flame Summit)
Unlike his defensive approach against Tangrowth, Qin Yun immediately switched to an aggressive strategy against Ludicolo.
Tangrowth had been a slow, defensive opponent, allowing Qin Yun to conserve Combusken's energy. But Ludicolo was both defensive and offensive if it set up Rain Dance, Combusken would be at a severe disadvantage.
Thus, Qin Yun made the call to end this battle quickly, even at the cost of some energy.
Suddenly, a sea of fire erupted across the battlefield.
Fire vs. Water
Mo Manqi's eyes narrowed.
"The power behind this fire… This is no ordinary move."
The battlefield was engulfed in flames, raising the temperature and making Ludicolo visibly uncomfortable.
Ludicolo fired Hydro Pump, but the intense heat caused it to weaken before impact.
"Ludicolo, use Muddy Water! Keep spamming it to douse the flames!"
Muddy Water was a faster, more efficient water attack that could be repeatedly used to control the battlefield.
"Combusken, Crossfire!"
Combusken's arms ignited, the power of the Burning Fruit surging wildly.
Though it hadn't been in action for long, Combusken's strength had increased significantly since its last major battle.
It had even started mastering techniques inspired by Ace's abilities—like Fire Fist.
The battle was reaching a climax.
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