MM Racing Chapter 419 What did our Shout Team do to you!
Chapter 419 What did our Shout Team do to you!
Chapter 419 What did our Shout Team do to you!
Xia Chi's absence from the public eye was actually not very long, only about a month at most.
But for those busybodies and fervent followers who were used to him "making a big splash" every now and then, this short month felt like an eternity.
That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but interesting and boring are relative concepts.
After people get used to the thrill of legends resurfacing or witnessing historical records being broken in a crushing manner, returning to the relatively stable daily events and regional news inevitably makes this month seem particularly bland.
However, as boring as it may be, this brief period of peace is not necessarily a bad thing for the vast world of elves.
At least, the crisis response departments of the regional alliances can breathe a little easier, and the headlines of the news media can finally be changed to mild topics such as "a new variety of fruit tree has been cultivated in a certain region" or "a new star has emerged in the coordinator competition".
However, Xia Chi suddenly appeared in the Galar region without warning and stood directly on the battlefield of the Water Boat Arena. This signal instantly stirred up a huge wave and triggered countless wonderful associations among the viewers in the live broadcast room.
The number of viewers in the official live stream of the Water Boat Arena is soaring at an unprecedented rate, with the density of comments almost obscuring the screen.
【Hey buddy, I just like to use those cheesy internet memes like "Laoxia is a walking Absol," but don't actually bring your whole family to Galar!】
[The local Galar trainer is here, already behaving himself, please don't mention him.]
[Stop talking nonsense! Don't spout any jinxes or anything like that. We should trust science!]
[Hahaha, Xia Chi is over now, so you believe in science, right?]
[Relax, nothing earth-shattering will happen. Teacher Xia Chi is gone, isn't that the strongest safety shield? (Funny)]
[President Rose must be having a headache right now, how did he manage to attract such a jinx?]
However, the people of Galar are simple and honest, and there don't seem to be any particularly large underground evil organizations. So where could this trouble have started?
[Could it be the Shouting Team...?]
[Hey, the person upstairs, explain yourself! What's wrong with us, the Shout Team? We just like Miss Mary and are cheering for her, that's all! What did we do to deserve this?]
Wait, you mentioned Mary, right? Follow Mary Meow~ Follow Mary, thank you Meow~
[Hilarious! Those non-mainstream monsters from the Shout Team are capable of causing a major event that shakes the entire Galar. That's quite an achievement for them. Even Miss Mary has to look at them with new respect.]
[It is recommended that Miss Mary immediately disband the Shout Team to purify the Galar online environment, starting with each of us.]
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What's really interesting is that the barrage of comments in the early stages of the live stream didn't focus on the upcoming battle, but rather on the "chain reaction that Xia Chi's arrival in Galar might trigger."
It's gone a bit off track.
This is certainly related to Xia Chi's deeply ingrained online image as "human Absol," but another important reason is that almost all viewers had a highly consistent prediction about the outcome of this gym challenge, which was a foregone conclusion.
Just kidding, Xia Chi is a monster who achieved an unprecedented feat of winning the championship by defeating six opponents in a single match in the world's top evil attribute expert competition.
As for Lulina, although she is a highly respected Water-type Gym Leader in Galar and has outstanding strength, there is still an objective gap between her and those veteran Elite Four champions on the world stage.
No matter how strong you, Lulina, are you really stronger than the Dark-type Elite Four member of the Unova region, Cynthia?
Even among some discerning Galar locals, there is indeed a formula in their minds: "Galar Gym Leader = Champion/Elite Four Member from other regions"...
But to say he can defeat Xia Chi?
The probability of that is probably even slimmer than a caterpillar suddenly learning to paint the finishing touch on a dragon.
This is the fundamental reason why the public's expectations for this matchup are not very high.
A match where the outcome is almost certain is inherently less entertaining.
However, Lulina, standing on the stage facing off against other players, never once entertained the thought of "I can't beat them anyway, so I'll just give it a try."
This has nothing to do with whether she thinks she is stronger than Xia Chi, but rather stems from the dignity and pride ingrained in the bones of a top trainer.
If you are intimidated before the battle even begins, and stand on this field that carries the dreams of countless trainers with a perfunctory attitude, then you will be doomed.
No matter how strong she is or how many brilliant achievements she has made, in essence, she is already a failed trainer.
She took a deep breath of the air, which carried the cool, slightly damp air unique to the venue, and her gaze, sharp as lightning, pierced through the shimmering water in the center of the arena, locking onto the figure opposite her.
Without hesitation, she firmly pressed the button on a Poké Ball that was already prepared at her waist. Inside was her most trusted partner, Milotic.
Facing an opponent like Xia Chi, any thought of holding back one's strength would be foolish.
Starting with her ace player and giving it her all is the highest respect she can show to both her opponent and herself.
Before the match officially began, Lulina's clear voice rang out again through the loudspeaker, penetrating the faint noise in the stadium.
"Teacher Xia Chi, according to the League's general rules, is it acceptable for us to adopt a 3v3 format and allow each side to use the 'Super Evolution' or 'Tai Crystallization' system once?"
Xia Chi, standing on the opposite contestant's platform, nodded upon hearing this, her tone calm: "No problem, let's proceed according to these rules."
Although the rules allowed it, he didn't actually intend to use it in this battle; he wanted to test his teammates' overall ability to cope under normal circumstances.
The battle rules were thus finalized.
Without the referee saying a word, the red flashing light on the rotating Rotom, hovering directly above the court, signaled the start of the recording.
Almost simultaneously, Xia Chi and Lulina swung their Poké Balls with the fluid movements characteristic of trainers.
"Go, Milotic!"
"Bangiras, I choose you!"
Two beams of white light streaked across the sky like shooting stars, landing abruptly on the wide watery ground, transforming into two enormous figures with a strong presence.
Before Lulina, a slender and graceful figure elegantly broke through the water's surface. Rainbow-like scales shimmered with a dreamlike luster under the simulated sunlight of the arena, and a long tail fin swayed gently like a magnificent fan. This was Milotic, hailed as the most beautiful Pokémon.
It raised its long neck, uttered a clear and majestic cry, and calmly gazed at the opposite side with its violet eyes.
Before Xia Chi, accompanied by a deafening roar, Tyranitar, like a moving mountain suddenly rising from the ground, crashed into the water.
More than half of its massive body, covered in hard armor, was instantly submerged in the water, creating waves several meters high that surged and spread in all directions, even causing the distant floating platforms to shake violently.
Its grotesque yellow-green body stood out starkly against the clear blue waters, exuding a savage and oppressive aura.
This choice surprised almost everyone, including Lulina herself.
Her violet eyes narrowed slightly, her brows furrowed imperceptibly, and her gaze fell on Bangiras, who seemed somewhat clumsy in the water.
Among the known Pokémon in Xia Chi's team, the flying Victini and Latias go without saying.
Among the non-flying Pokémon, Meowha is quite agile, and one of Bear's forms is even water-based.
And what about Bangilas?
Its nature is weak to water, and its huge size makes it appear even more cumbersome in the water.
From any perspective, this doesn't seem to be the best option for dealing with a water-based home field; in fact, it could be considered one of the worst options.
The answer speaks for itself.
Xia Chi did not intend to go all out in this battle.
He might just want to use the gym battle to loosen up Tyranitar's muscles or practice some kind of tactic.
This realization pierced Lulina's proud heart like a thorn.
She can accept defeat with equanimity, which is an objective acknowledgment of the gap in strength.
But she could not tolerate any contempt or disrespect from her opponents.
Lulina took another deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, forcibly suppressing the complex emotions that surged up in that instant—the displeasure of being looked down upon, the increasingly intense fighting spirit, and a trace of indescribable loss—and regained her focus.
Since you believe you can handle this without going all out, then I will use my own methods to force you to take it all seriously and reclaim the dignity that belongs to this battle!
Lulina's eyes were sharp as knives as she secretly made a vow.
Just as she was thinking, the situation on the field had already changed.
"Gaho-i—"
With a roar that shook the arena, Tyranitar's [Sandstorm] ability was activated instantly.
Countless fine, heavy grains of sand surged out from the cracks in its shell, instantly transforming into a dark, sun-obscuring sandstorm that swept across the entire battlefield.
The wind howled, and the sand and stones scraped together, making a teeth-grinding sound, trying to dye this azure water with their own color.
However, unlike the terrifying, overwhelming effect on ordinary rocky or desert terrain, the power of the blowing sand was significantly reduced in this predominantly aquatic environment.
Large amounts of sand and gravel, just whipped up by the strong wind, fell into the vast water surface and were quickly buffered and settled.
Only a small area of water near Bangiras was polluted, while the impact was minimal further out.
The sandstorm domain, powerful enough to obstruct the vision of ordinary elves and inflict continuous damage, seemed more bark than bite at this moment.
Milotic, who had already dived into the depths of the water under Lulina's orders, was minimally affected.
The gentle flow of water filtered out the sand and dust, and its slender form gracefully meandered underwater.
"Milanos, Aqua Ring!"
Lulina's calm voice broke the silence first.
Instead of launching a fierce attack impulsively after noticing Xia Chi's restraint, she adopted a more stable, even "extremely defensive" tactic.
She knew all too well that when facing an unfathomable opponent, being hasty and reckless would be the most fatal mistake.
Beneath the water, Milotic was surrounded by a soft, pale blue halo.
The halo flowed and spread as if it were alive, gradually forming a crystal-clear water ring around its slender body.
The water rings rotated slowly, emitting a cool and soothing aroma—
Water Ring, a Water-type status move, creates an energy ring around the Pokémon that continuously heals its injuries after use.
Combined with Milotic's terrifying health, durability, and excellent defenses, the effect is quite good.
Furthermore, Milotic can learn Regeneration, which allows it to instantly recover a significant portion of its life force, making its endurance in battle truly astonishing.
Lulina's commands were clearly transmitted throughout the venue through the loudspeaker, and naturally reached Xia Chi's ears as well.
His expression remained calm, showing no surprise.
He had seen too many opponents who tried to wage a war of attrition against him, but none had ever ultimately succeeded in doing so.
This kind of start is nothing new to him.
"Tyranitar, Dragon Dance!"
Xia Chi hadn't planned to launch a fierce attack at the start, and Milotic's leniency gave him even more reason to strengthen his abilities, so he immediately issued the order.
"Gaa—hoo!"
In the water, Bangila roared with a deep, thunderous sound. Even with most of its body submerged, it could not conceal the ferocious aura that came from its bloodline.
Its enormous body began to sway in a peculiar rhythm.
Each movement stirred up huge whirlpools and waves, and golden dragon-attribute energy surged from its body with its dance, wrapping around its ferocious armor and thick limbs, causing its aura to rise steadily.
The entire body of water seemed to be shaken by the ferocious dance of this ancient beast; the calm was completely shattered, and the current became turbulent.
Even Milotic, a large Pokémon skilled in water manipulation, experienced slight deviations in its swimming trajectory due to the chaotic water flow.
However, its powerful core strength and water control capabilities allowed it to quickly adjust and persevere in completing the release of the water flow loop.
The first line of defense has been firmly established.
Milotic, coil up!
Lulina remained patient, showing no intention of launching an attack.
This time, however, they chose a power-up move.
Underwater, Milotic's slender body began to slowly and resiliently curl and coil inward, its muscles bulging slightly beneath its smooth form.
A solid sense of power, accompanied by a pale white glow, rippled around it.
When used successfully, the Pokémon's physical attack, physical defense, and accuracy will all be increased.
Although compared to conventional enhancement methods, coiling can improve three abilities.
However, generally speaking, physical attack is an ability that Milotic does not need, and accuracy is not very useful either.
Coiling has always been a very inefficient enhancement method for Milotic.
Unfortunately, Milotic has no other way to enhance itself.
Coiling out against a physical attacker like Tyranitar is a last resort.
Xia Chi didn't care about any of that. After the dragon dance, he prepared to launch an attack.
Milotic's entire body remains hidden beneath the surface of the water.
It's difficult to attack using ordinary moves.
After all, the two spirits are not comparable in terms of agility in the water.
It would be truly bizarre if Tyranitar could catch up with Milotic in the water.
Even now, it is blessed by the dragon dance.
But this was not a difficult task for Xia Chi.
"Tyranitar, towards the water—Thunder Fist!"
"roar!"
Tyranitar's eyes flashed with ferocity as the power amplified by the Dragon Dance surged and roared within him.
Its enormous right fist, powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, suddenly pulled back with force. On its fist, dazzling golden lightning was compressed wildly, emitting a chilling "crack" sound.
The next second, it twisted its waist and slammed its heavy fist, which was filled with the power of violent lightning, down into the vast water in front of it that was submerging its body.
Boom—
The lightning energy reacted violently with water molecules, producing a deafening explosion.
In an instant, it seemed as if countless golden lightning bolts radiated out from Tyranitar's fist and shot wildly into the water.
In less than a fraction of a second, the entire clear blue water was transformed into a breathtakingly golden pool of thunder!
Countless tiny arcs of electricity rapidly meandered and leaped beneath the water's surface, emitting a dense "sizzling" sound as they indiscriminately attacked all conductors in the water.
This even includes Tyranitar himself, who is the one who releases lightning.
Its massive body, submerged in water, was also entangled by golden electric snakes, sending waves of numbing and stinging pain through it. But it only let out a suppressed roar, enduring the pain with its rock-hard physique and fierce will.
Milotic, as the primary conductor and target of the attack, suffers more direct and severe damage.
"Waaah—"
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A cry filled with pain and rage came from underwater.
Milotic's elegant and slender body sprang uncontrollably from a golden expanse of lightning, breaking through the surface of the water!
Its iridescent scales showed some charred marks under the lightning, and its body stiffened and trembled momentarily in mid-air due to the paralysis caused by the electric shock.
However, no one noticed that in that brief moment when it was forced to leap out of the water...
Two deep, dark purple lights suddenly shone from the depths of Milotic's eyes, which were slightly narrowed due to pain.
The light instantly broke free from the pupil's confinement, transforming into two silent, spiraling energy waves that pierced through the air still filled with golden arcs of electricity, precisely striking Tyranitar not far away.
Hypnosis!