HPDBC Chapter 599 A Battle We Cannot Lose
Chapter 599 A Battle We Cannot Lose
Chapter 599 A Battle We Cannot Lose
"What's going on???"
"Was Mr. Dan's Aegislash monster really that easy to defeat?"
"Teacher Yu really came prepared. He had thoroughly studied Dan Di's tactics and starting lineup before the match."
Not only were the audience members quite surprised, but even Dan Di himself was somewhat bewildered, staring at the fallen Shield Sword Monster in silence for several seconds.
The tactics for the Aegislash are quite simple, mainly revolving around its characteristics.
By constantly switching between offensive and defensive stances using the King's Shield, it can concentrate all its limited power on the blade or shield, greatly enhancing its immediate combat effectiveness.
It looks simple, but it requires a lot of skill in command.
Being able to anticipate the opponent's actions gives you a strong sense of control, allowing you to easily handle their counterattacks with every move.
But if I am suppressed—
The weaknesses of insufficient defense in sword form and inability to flexibly handle changing moves in shield form will be magnified infinitely.
Therefore, rather than saying that Aegislash lost, it's more accurate to say that it lost to Blue Feather in terms of the trainer's abilities.
Teacher Yu is indeed very capable.
Using overly conventional tactics will not yield any advantage against him.
Sure enough, I had to force myself to change my tactics.
After recalling the Aegislash, Dan didn't have much time to think.
He quickly threw out another Poké Ball—
"The task is now yours, Haxorus!"
A giant dragon with axe-blade-shaped horns on its head and covered in hard armor landed on its feet, its scarlet eyes flashing with fighting spirit.
Qingyu raised an eyebrow, not particularly surprised by the Pill Emperor's choice.
Haxorus was first discovered in the Unova region and was heavily cultivated by the local Dragon Messengers.
However, due to its very strong offensive capabilities and wide regional distribution, many elite trainers from other regions also choose to breed it.
Leon's Haxorus is also one of his unwavering main choices, often able to defeat multiple opponents single-handedly, helping trainers gain an advantage.
Qingyu doesn't need to analyze this information; he can just watch a few games of the Galar League's Champions Cup replay.
As a reigning champion active in the competitive scene for over five years, he is a key figure studied by both players and various tactical analysis bloggers, and his game replays are readily available online.
Therefore, in a sense, this is one of the reasons why it is difficult for the defending champion to achieve this.
The more famous a trainer is, the more deadly the tactical analysis and targeting they will face. Often, it is the upstart "dark horse" who is more difficult to deal with.
The sudden emergence of the Pill Emperor four years ago has already proven this point.
When he first debuted, he was praised for his excellent game reading ability and tactical planning, and eventually won many victories with a variety of unexpected moves.
At this moment, just as at that moment.
"Odditya, suppress it with playfulness!"
"Bonnie~"
At Qingyu's command, Egui did not hesitate and immediately raised his thorny vine club again, launching a fearless charge towards the double-axe war dragon, which was much taller than him.
While Dragon Pokémon can indeed block Grimmsnarl's main offensive methods, Play Rumble effectively compensates for this.
Faced with the menacing Eguilan, who had just eliminated one of his generals, Dan Di chose to confront him head-on this time.
"Double-Haxed Dragon, use Poison Strike!"
"roar--!"
Through the defeat of the Aegislash just now, he has realized that simply defending will not be able to limit the opponent.
If given another chance, the second attempt by the Evil Spirits will only lead to repeating the same mistakes.
Therefore, without even a chance for the Dragon Dance, we must launch a fierce attack!
The two Pokémon on the field sprinted with all their might, and as the distance rapidly closed, Grimmsnarl took the lead by swinging its spiked club, which was wrapped in fairy energy, and struck Haxorus's thick scale armor!
With a muffled thud, a look of pain appeared on the face of the Double-Axe Dragon.
The effectiveness of Fairy Energy against Dragon Pokémon is self-evident. The fact that it could withstand this attack without uttering a painful cry demonstrates its terrifying willpower.
It retaliated swiftly, and with a sudden turn, its long tail, now laced with venom, transformed into a whip that lashed straight at Eguilan's back.
"Bonito?!"
Ergui immediately realized what was happening and instinctively tried to use his mask to block the attack.
However, the battle-hardened Haxorus did not give it a chance to defend itself. With a nimble tail, it accelerated and changed direction, directly shifting Evil's center of gravity.
*Snap!* "Bonnie!"
The long tail struck the back of the evil creature squarely, causing it to stagger several steps.
"Evil Spirit, hold on and keep attacking!"
"Double-Haxed Dragon, show us our might!"
This time, due to the extremely close proximity of the two sides, there was almost no time for further consideration, and both sides tacitly chose to confront each other head-on.
The battle instantly transformed into a close-quarters grappling match filled with violent aesthetics.
The treacherous thorny club struck repeatedly, almost denting the scales of the two-handed war dragon, making it look horrifying.
The Haxorus, having completely abandoned its defense, did not back down either. Its tail, claws, and even its teeth and horns became tools for attack, and it was able to counterattack in time every time it was hit.
Soon, many wounds appeared on Ergui's body, and after being attacked by poison repeatedly, his body was gradually corroded by the venom, and several purple poison spots appeared on his skin.
"Bonnie!!!"
The injured creature frowned, channeling all its pain into power, and once again raised its thorny club, leaping high into the air to smash it down on the head of the two-axe dragon.
"Bang--!"
The force of this blow caused the two-meter-tall Haxorus to shrink considerably, with its lower legs buried in the ground by the force of the "falling from the sky".
As for the two-axe war dragon that withstood the full force of the Evil Spirit's attack head-on, its willpower finally reached its limit. Still maintaining its defensive posture, it fell heavily to the ground and became completely unconscious.
"Bonito!!!"
After letting out a powerful roar and fully releasing his emotions, Ergui looked visibly exhausted and almost collapsed to the ground.
Fortunately, the moment she realized she was losing her balance, Erguilan used her thorny vines to brace herself and regain her footing.
"That's incredible! Another one-versus-two victory!"
"Ever since Teacher Yu subdued the Evil Spirit, I feel a sense of security every time I see it. I can't even imagine it being defeated!"
"Dan Di has been defeated 2-0. Is Teacher Yu going to crush him again today?"
Viewers were generous with their high praise for this adorable-looking, yet incredibly resolute and brave monster.
If Teacher Yu really wins the game today, the player who secured the first two points, Egui, will definitely be the MVP of the day!
Qingyu had naturally taken note of Ergui's performance.
However, it was already at its last gasp after being poisoned, and it would be unwise to keep it on the field any longer.
So, as Dan Di raised his hand, Qing Yu also took out a Poké Ball and retrieved the Urgot, which still showed obvious fighting spirit on the field.
"What terrifying power—"
Emperor Dan sighed sincerely.
The existence of the "Evil Encounter" makes Qingyu's already versatile lineup even more flexible.
When it wears masks with different attributes, its responsibilities and tactical functions are also completely different, which is indeed very suitable for Qingyu's style of inducing opponents to make mistakes and gradually winning the victory.
but----
After losing two cities in quick succession, Dan Di actually felt that he had finally regained some clarity.
How long has it been since I experienced failure?
Leon didn't rush to throw out another Poké Ball. Instead, he stood still, questioning himself inwardly.
Since winning the championship four years ago, he seems to have been deliberately avoiding this problem that will always trouble all trainers.
Dante is the Galar champion and the strongest champion to win the Masters Tournament with a perfect record.
Therefore, everyone in Galar entrusted their wishes to him, and he was happy to offer his small help to the people of his hometown.
For everyone's sake, I have persisted on this path for four years, and I have never been lost in the face of adversity.
But now—
Dan Di took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm.
Today seems to be the first time I've ever had the feeling that "we might lose."
When the thought arises, fear washes over you like a tidal wave.
What he feared was not himself after losing the title of "Undefeated Champion," but rather his inability to face the Galatians who had placed their expectations on him.
Especially the child who entrusted their wish to be fulfilled by themselves —
But if we continue to hesitate now, we will definitely lose!
Leon gripped the Poké Ball tightly, but instead of a sigh of relief, he smiled.
Sorry to the kids who are probably watching my game right now.
I might disappoint you today.
Qingyu is a formidable opponent, so powerful that even if I were to fight with all my might, I might still find it difficult to defeat him.
but----
That's why I should cherish this hard-won "failure" even more!
"Teacher Yu, it's my turn to launch a full-scale attack now."
Dan Di smiled and spoke, his eyes sparkling with a hint of starlight that surprised Qing Yu.
Is everyone in the Pokémon world now at the pinnacle of battle?
Seeing that he was no longer confused, Qingyu quickly smiled and nodded at him.
Even so, I won't let you win so easily.
"That would be perfect!"
As he spoke, Leon threw the Poké Ball with all his might.
"The rest is up to you, Thunder King Kong!"
"Go, Salamence!"
Two red lights flashed simultaneously.
As the Thunder King Kong stepped onto the ground, the area was quickly covered with a layer of fresh green grass, and a vibrant life force surged forth from below.
"Crack!!!"
Salamence, however, upheld its dignity as the "King of the Sky," hovering proudly in the air and looking down with a loud, intimidating roar.
This time it did not choose to appear in Mega form, so its Intimidate ability was activated quietly upon its appearance, causing Rumble to grip the drumsticks even tighter.
"Salamander, use Hurricane!"
"Boom! King Kong! Dodge the grass slide!"
Because of the grassy terrain it created when it entered the field, before Salamence could flap its wings and create a storm, Rillaboom had already reacted and slid in to narrowly avoid the attack from the air.
The storm swept across the area, and countless wind blades sliced the grass into pieces, which then flew through the air.
At the end, the gorilla can also use its momentum to jump up and try to counterattack with a "monkey scooping the moon" posture.
Although the Salamence dodged it, it didn't cause any serious harm.
It really is a grassy slide!
Qingyu nodded.
If we're talking about the most "authoritative" move by the Thunder King Kong, it's obviously this preemptive attack that combines agility and power.
Even though this move is almost negligible in terms of damage to Salamence, you still need to be careful to guard against its other variations.
Dan Di is a cunning old fox; I really need to make sure I don't get caught off guard and fall into a trap.
"Salamander, harass them with Flamethrower!"
"Crack!!!"
Salamence's greatest advantage is that it is a dragon Pokémon with dual-wielding abilities and a very wide move pool.
Even if the flames can be dodged by the Thunder King Kong using the grass slide, the flames will cause large-scale damage to the grass field, quickly reducing its hiding space.
As long as the Raptor can't hit the Salamence, it can almost effortlessly deplete its stamina until the end of the match.
However, Dan Di quickly saw through Qing Yu's plan, so he simply chose to recall the Thunderous Vajra Ape.
Given that the opponent was already at a disadvantage and then intimidated, it's already a great achievement to have managed to extract Qingyu's fighting strategy. It's better to focus on conserving health.
"The rest is up to you, Toad King!"
Another red light flashed, and a giant toad with a blue-white body and full of muscles appeared in the Dan Emperor's half of the arena.
The flames spewed by the Salamence roared past, but their momentum immediately diminished when they touched the Toad King's damp skin.
The toad king did not suffer any real damage. Instead, the residual heat from the flames struck the grassy field, quickly creating a small gap.
"They actually opted for rotation?"
Because Dan Di's lineup was frequently changing, Qing Yu really didn't expect that he would choose Toad King this time.
After all, their side had the Evil Spirit, and the Toad King's fatal weakness of being four times weak to grass was easily exploited and amplified, allowing the Evil Spirit to easily complete its enhancement.
However, now, the stamina of the Fiend is no longer sufficient for it to enter the battle, and Salamence doesn't seem to have any effective offensive means to attack. Instead, it may have to withstand its Ice Punch or other Ice-type moves.
After thinking for a moment, Qingyu decided to do the same as Dan Di and recall the Flying Dragon that he had just sent out.
And it was this brief moment of the red light that gave Dan Emperor a chance to reshuffle the deck—"Toad King, use Rain Dance!"
"Gurgle!"
The Toad King suddenly raised its hands, mobilizing all its energy, which quickly coalesced into a small water ball.
As the water balloon slowly rose into the air, a dark cloud quickly drifted over the field, followed by a light drizzle.
Is it raining?
Qingyu narrowed her eyes.
It seems almost certain that the Toad King possesses the characteristic of swimming freely.
Does this mean that Dan Di's side has gained a speed advantage?
After thinking for a moment, Qingyu took out another Poké Ball from his pocket.
"Since that's the case, then the opponent is yours."
"Go, Abbot!"