svetikya Chapter 478 Quarterfinals, Hikaru vs. Kengo
Chapter 478 Quarterfinals, Hikaru vs. Kengo
Chapter 478 Quarterfinals, Hikaru vs. Kengo
The next morning, Chefeng City was enveloped in a tranquil, silvery-white expanse. Snowflakes, like graceful dancers, twirled and fell through the air, draping the city in a pristine white coat.
Xiao Guang stood by the window of his hotel room, gazing at the world outside covered in snow.
Sunlight shone through the clouds onto the snow, reflecting a dazzling light.
She took a deep breath, and the crisp air filled her lungs, making her feel refreshed.
"No problem, we'll definitely win today." Xiaoguang turned around and said to herself in the mirror. She straightened her collar, her eyes filled with determination and confidence.
Today is the final day of the grand celebration, and she will make her final push for the championship on this stage.
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Soon after.
Soon after, the competition venue was bustling with activity and every seat was taken.
Around the stage, colorful lights shimmered and reflected each other, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Spotlights cast bright beams of light onto the ground, as if guiding the way for the upcoming grand event.
The temperature inside the venue gradually rose as the crowd poured in, creating a stark contrast with the cold wind outside the windows.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" Bai'an's voice rang out through the loudspeakers throughout the venue, eliciting cheers. "Welcome to the final day of this year's Sinnoh Grand Contest! After two days of fierce competition, we have finally arrived at the most exciting moment!"
Bai An's voice was full of passion, as if it could ignite the enthusiasm in every corner: "Today, eight talented Coordinators will engage in a fierce battle on this stage to compete for the ultimate glory and determine the strongest of the year!"
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience, plunging the entire venue into a frenzy.
People waved glow sticks and support signs to cheer on their favorite athletes.
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Gang sat in the front row of the audience, their eyes fixed on the stage, their expressions focused and serious.
"According to the draw results," Bai An began to explain the matchups to the audience in detail, "the match schedule for this morning is as follows: First, Xiao Guang will face Jian Wu, then Tian Tian Musashi Lina will face Ling Ye, then Xiao Wang will face Qing Zi, and finally Shang Zhi will face Ulala!"
When Xiaoguang and Jianwu's names were read out by Bai'an, the two in the preparation area couldn't help but look at each other.
Kengo's eyes gleamed with confidence: "I will definitely defeat you today, Hikaru."
"Really?" Xiao Guang's lips curled up slightly. "Then let's give it a try. I'll definitely be the winner in the end!"
Even before the confrontation between the two began, a tense atmosphere already filled the air.
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"Next, let's welcome the first group of contestants, Xiaoguang and Jianwu!" Bai'an's voice rang out again.
The passageways on both sides of the stage slowly opened, and Hikaru and Kengo walked onto the stage from different directions.
Hikaru was dressed in a gorgeous blue tuxedo, while Kengo wore a dark suit.
After the two contestants took their places, Bai An announced loudly: "The quarterfinals of this year's Sinnoh Grand Contest are officially beginning!"
As the game bell rang, Hikaru and Kengo simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls: "Come out!"
A flash of red light appeared, and four Pokémon appeared on the stage.
Hikaru's team consists of Patchlet and Togekiss, while Kengo has sent out Empoleon and Float Weasel.
"It really is this combination." Xiao Gang smiled. "It seems my prediction last night was correct."
“Yes.” Ash stared intently at the field. “Pachirisu’s Electric-type moves have a type advantage against Water-type Empoleon and Floatbuster, while Togekiss can control the opponent’s movements. However, double battles in the Contest are not only a test of type advantages, but also a test of the trainer’s command ability.”
While Ash was speaking, Dawn on the stage had already launched an attack: "Togekiss, use Air Slash to attack Empoleon!"
Tokis flapped its wings, its body tracing a graceful arc in the air, before suddenly flapping its wings again.
"Snapped!"
The sound of the air being torn apart was clearly audible. Several sharp blades of air, like crescent-shaped light blades, shot toward Emperor Nabo at an astonishing speed, their momentum fierce.
Kengo immediately responded: "Imperial Naboo, use Water Cannon to defend! Float Weasel, use Water Pulse on Patchles!"
Emperor Naboo took a deep breath and then concentrated his strength to shoot the water cannon out.
The powerful water cannon created a torrent of water in the air, like a long blue dragon cutting through the air.
The air cutter and the water cannon collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion.
Water droplets and fragments of air blades scattered and flew everywhere, creating a spectacular scene under the lights.
The two attacks were evenly matched, and neither side was able to gain the upper hand.
At the same time, the snorkeling weasel clasped its hands together, forming a blue water sphere between its palms. Then, it thrust the sphere forward, and the water sphere, which was initially only the size of a fist, began to grow rapidly, turning into ripples that rushed towards Patchlitz.
The water ripples spread through the air, as if trying to engulf everything around them.
"Pachilitz, dodge!" Hikari's command was quickly relayed.
Patchlitz nimbly leaped to the side in the blink of an eye, narrowly avoiding the direct hit of Water Pulse.
Kengo squinted, carefully observing the situation on the field.
Togekiss flies through the air with great maneuverability, and its previous attack showed that its strength should not be underestimated.
In comparison, although Patchlitz is very fast and has an advantage in attributes, Patchlitz obviously doesn't have the ability to finish them off quickly. Just keep an eye on Patchlitz, that should be enough.
Having decided which targets to deal with first, Kengo immediately turned to look at his King Naboo and Floating Weasel.
"Snorkeling Weasel, use Water Tail! Empoleon, use Beam Cannon! Focus your attack on Togekiss!"
Kengo decisively gave the order to concentrate firepower on dealing with the troublesome Tokiss first.
The snorkeling weasel moved swiftly, its tail wrapped in water, and leaped toward Togekiss in the air.
At the same time, a powerful light began to gather in the mouth of Emperor Naboo, preparing to fire a cannon.
Seeing this, Xiao Guang smiled slightly.
This expression made Kengo feel uneasy. He quickly scanned the area and realized that Patchlitz had disappeared from his previous position.
The next second he noticed that Patchlitz had somehow moved to the edge of the court closest to him, covering his mouth and giggling as if mocking his foolishness.
"when--!?"
Just a second ago I was thinking I had to keep an eye on Pachirisu, but now Pachirisu has already entered the range where it can threaten Emerald Naboo and Snorkel Weasel.
But Emperor Naboo and Floating Weasel had already charged up, and it was too late to change their target.
Kengo gritted his teeth and decided to proceed according to the original plan.
"Go! Attack Togekis with all your might!" Kengo shouted.
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P.S.: Many thanks to Schrödinger's dog, Xiang Yunyan who likes *Bulbus orchid*, Karl Nike of Dali Temple Minister, Shu Huang Le Miao, and Wang Sheng Tang Hu Tao Miao for their boba milk tea! Thanks to Hu Hu Hu ttt for the inspiration capsule! Thanks to Gu Shu who likes cat food and Walter Li for the update reminder! (One chapter owed~)
The grand celebration should end in about ten chapters, right? (Approximately)