Chapter 434: Teacher Jinghe vs. the Four Champions! One Punch!

Chapter 434: Teacher Jinghe vs. the Four Champions! One Punch!



January 26th, as the sun set.

Suizhi Town, Suizhi Ruins.

"Hmm?"

Miss Jun Sha, who was patrolling outside the Suizhi Ruins on her tricycle, suddenly froze. Kadi Dog, sitting in the sidecar, had unexpectedly jumped off the vehicle.

As a professionally trained Kadi Dog, it would never randomly jump off the tricycle without good reason.

Unless, of course, it had sensed something unusual.

"Woof! Woof!"

The Kadi Dog lay outside the Suizhi Ruins, howling repeatedly towards the entrance, as if sensing some danger.

This caused Miss Jun Sha to furrow her brows in concern.

The Suizhi Ruins, which were originally open to the public, had been temporarily sealed off by the Sinnoh League after Teacher Jinghe and Miss Xirona's warning.

Regular patrols were arranged to keep watch over the area.

Kadi Dog's reaction compelled Miss Jun Sha to take it seriously. She immediately called the Suizhi Town Police Department to investigate the situation.

However, after a team of League police officers thoroughly searched the ruins and found nothing unusual, Kadi Dog stopped barking at the ruins, causing Miss Jun Sha to suspect that it might be overfed.

January 27th, Baiyang Town.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Brilliant fireworks blossomed in the sky above Baiyang Town, and numerous hot air balloons floated by. The entire town was buzzing with excitement, and the grand Time-Space Tower resonated with the crisp, cheerful sounds of classical music.

In the rear of the Time-Space Tower, a large arena was packed with spectators.

Among them were many residents of Baiyang Town, as well as tourists who had come specifically to witness this showcase battle.

Many of these spectators were fans of Teacher Jinghe.

Of course, there were also supporters of Xirona, Xi Ba, and other invited trainers.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, Baron Albert, present to you the showcase battle of this celebration!"

As the primary sponsor of this event, Baron Albert made his expected appearance, emphasizing his status.

Soon after, the showcase battle commenced amidst the audience's enthusiastic cheers.

The first to appear was Xirona.

Her opponent was a star player from the Pokemon Hollywood of the Unova Region, reportedly a fan of Xirona, who had eagerly requested to battle her and was thus placed in the same group.

As for the outcome...

"Hydreigon, Dragon Rush!"

With her hands on her hips, Xirona's face beamed with confidence. With a casual wave of her hand, Hydreigon brutally "taught" Xirona's male fan a lesson.

Unsurprisingly, it was a swift victory.

The crowd erupted in cheers as Hydreigon, with a fierce expression, turned towards the camera and raised its claws with a menacing smile.

For those unaware, Hydreigon's domineering display undoubtedly heightened their excitement.

But for Teacher Jinghe, who vaguely understood its meaning, he could only swallow his saliva and maintain a calm and collected demeanor.

Xirona's powerful and decisive opening move immediately ignited the atmosphere of the entire showcase battle.

It's worth mentioning that, after Da Ye's persistent pestering, Baron Albert eventually "invited" him to participate in this showcase battle for a price of one million League dollars.

This price was only offered because of Teacher Jinghe and Xirona's intervention.

Da Ye was so touched that he almost wiped his nose on Teacher Jinghe's clothes.

In his words, "I knew following Teacher Jinghe and Big Sister Xirona would guarantee me a meal!"

Of course, when the showcase battle actually began, Baron Albert quickly realized he had hit the jackpot.

To be honest, Da Ye, aside from his lack of fame, was incredibly skilled.

Aside from Xirona, or perhaps with absolute power overwhelming him, Teacher Jinghe couldn't guarantee a certain victory over the explosive Da Ye.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome the Xi Ba King from the Kanto Region!"

The announcer's shout echoed throughout the arena.

By this stage, the audience's enthusiasm had reached a boiling point, and when they learned that a Four Champion would be appearing, the cheers reached a fever pitch.

Xi Ba strode out from the contestant's entrance with a warm smile, revealing his muscular build and a face with distinct features.

He was shirtless, his body adorned with well-defined muscles and numerous scars.

Around his neck hung a double-jointed stick, with two Poke Balls attached to its ends.

In the Kanto Region, trainers with some level of skill often carried weapons.

For example, Xi Ba's double-jointed stick, A-Jing's cue stick, Kiku's cane, Lijia's bow and arrows, Red's insulated gloves, and so on.

Without a unique skill, it was challenging to make a name for oneself in the Kanto Region.

Xi Ba strode into the arena, his arms crossed, his eyes sharp and focused on his opponent.

"Let's also welcome Teacher Jinghe from Canaz City in the Johto Region, the recent Bellflower Tournament champion!"

"Teacher Jinghe!"

The arena erupted once more with cheers and screams, the soaring enthusiasm threatening to set the entire venue ablaze.

It must be said that Teacher Jinghe, fresh from his Bellflower Tournament victory, received even more enthusiastic cheers than Xi Ba, a Four Champion, while the excitement from the tournament was still high.

The entire arena reverberated with one name: "Jinghe!"

Teacher Jinghe, dressed in a fitted black suit and wearing a single-lens glasses, emerged from the other contestant's entrance with a smile, basking in the audience's adoration.

"Holy crap, Teacher Jinghe looks even better in person than on TV!"

"Why didn't they arrange for a real-life fight between Teacher Jinghe and Xi Ba King?"

Despite Teacher Jinghe's cheerful expression, he was inwardly cursing.

Why did he have to be the last one to fight Xi Ba? He had no choice but to follow the event's arrangement, and it was just a showcase battle anyway.

However, it was clear that the event organizers understood how to build excitement.

Teacher Jinghe had just won the Bellflower Tournament, earning the right to challenge the Sinnoh Four Champions and even the Champion.

But Teacher Jinghe didn't take that path, leaving many feeling regretful.

And now.

Although Jinghe didn't challenge the Sinnoh Region's Four Champions, he was about to face off against the Kanto Region's Xi Ba King, which was essentially the same as challenging a Four Champion!

This was one of the main reasons why so many spectators and tourists had gathered here.

Teacher Jinghe vs. the Four Champions!

The hype was undeniable.

Although this Showcase Battle was sponsored by Baron Albert, it was clear that he hadn't arranged it; he didn't have the brains for this.

Xi Ba stared at Jinghe, his eyes brimming with high-spirited battle intent.

"Finally, we get to face off again, Jinghe!"

Jinghe's mouth twitched.

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The Pokemon accompanying him were those he had caught about a year ago.

After all, he was traveling for experience and training, while his main Pokemon didn't have the same needs and were better off in the Kanto League, enjoying high-tech training equipment.

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Moreover, for top-tier Trainers, a year was enough time to shape a Pokemon.

However, since this was a Showcase Battle, losing the match was acceptable, but they couldn't lose their momentum! As the audience cheered, Jinghe unbuttoned his suit, his sleeves fluttering, and he smiled, saying:

"Bring it on!"

See, the "tension" had already risen.

Xi Ba smirked, taking off the Double Jointed Stick hanging around his neck. A Poke Ball fell from the end, and he caught it in his hand.

"Then, it's decided!"

The Poke Ball was thrown.

Boom!

With a flash of red light, a massive, heavy silhouette appeared in the arena, and just by entering, it immediately stirred up a large cloud of dust.

Through the haze, one could make out the outline of the Pokemon.

And when the dust finally settled, a powerful, solid, and domineering presence filled the minds of all the spectators.

"Haru!"

Amidst the dull roar, the Pokemon's figure was fully revealed—it was a Steel Snake! Jinghe also threw out a Poke Ball at the same time.

But when he saw the Steel Snake summoned by Xi Ba, his expression was somewhat odd.

What a Fighting-type King, and what a Steel- and Ground-type Steel Snake.

At the same time, the Poke Ball Jinghe threw opened, and within the red light, a powerful and graceful beast emerged—a Martial Bear Master! Its fur rippled in the swirling air currents, its eyes determined and serious, and it roared with arms outstretched, its aura not at all inferior to Xi Ba's Steel Snake.

Looking at the massive metallic body, the Martial Bear Master smiled, showing no fear but rather a keen eagerness to fight.

"Huru!"

The wind blew coldly over the freezing waters of the Yi River, as the warrior set off on his journey.

This analogy doesn't fit here.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

The Martial Bear Master's battle intent was high.

Facing a Four Champion, and a Fighting-type King at that, it was only natural for this Fighting-type "General" to take the lead!

But unexpectedly, the Fighting-type King didn't use a Fighting-type Pokemon.

Xi Ba was also a bit surprised.

"Martial Bear Master? I thought it would be Gigaforg."

After all, Gigaforg was Jinghe's first Pokemon to receive Xi Ba's guidance.

More importantly, Gigaforg was at a type disadvantage against the Steel Snake.

Jinghe forced a laugh.

You big-bellied Xi Ba, you're not without your schemes, are you?

The battle officially began!

"Martial Bear Master, Bodybuilding!" Jinghe took the initiative.

Facing a Four Champion, there was no time for observing and countering moves; the opponent might unleash a burst of power and defeat him in an instant.

"Huru!"

The Martial Bear Master roared again, immediately striking a pose it had designed beforehand.

With its arms crossed and muscles bulging, a dark red aura surged around it, and its energy soared.

Xi Ba didn't hesitate either. He clenched his fist, assuming a fighting stance, and shouted:

"Steel Snake, Tight Bind!"

Boom!

The metallic body scraped against the ground, emitting an unpleasant sound as the Steel Snake rapidly approached the Martial Bear Master and tightly bound it during its Bodybuilding move.

Creak!

The strong and sturdy body constricted, and the sound of metal grinding against metal was excruciatingly grating. The Steel Snake continuously contracted its powerful body, trying to inflict more damage on the Martial Bear Master.

And the Martial Bear Master, tightly bound within, instantly felt as if it were imprisoned in a metal room, with the walls closing in from all sides, making it difficult to breathe.

For a Fighting-type Pokemon, this was akin to being trapped in a bind or chokehold technique.

Even an outsider like Jinghe could see that the Steel Snake had utilized the skills of a chokehold during the binding process.

Most opponents would be as good as finished once bound.

However, the Martial Bear Master was clearly no ordinary opponent, as it knew Water-type moves, albeit not many, but enough.

"Martial Bear Master, Water Jet, break free!"

"Huru!"

The Martial Bear Master's head was held high.

As a master of Soft Technique, it didn't try to clash head-on with the fierce Steel Snake but instead took a deep breath and forcefully expelled all the air from its chest.

Its body seemed to shrink by half in an instant.

Seizing this brief moment, a stream of water surged from its body, and in an extremely gentle manner, it escaped from the Steel Snake's binding restraints.

"Soft Technique?"

Outsiders enjoy the spectacle, while insiders understand the nuances. Xi Ba instantly recognized the technique used by the Martial Bear Master and his eyes lit up.

But despite the surprise, Xi Ba didn't pause during the battle to chat with Jinghe about Soft and Hard Techniques.

"Steel Snake, Thunder Fang!"

Sizzle!

Xi Ba's Steel Snake appeared heavy, but from its swift binding of the Martial Bear Master earlier, it was clear that its speed was much faster than expected.

So, as soon as the Martial Bear Master broke free, the Steel Snake's tail swung, and its upper body shot forward, chasing after it.

It was using its body like a spring, harnessing the power and momentum of its coiled and straightened body to increase its attack speed?

Like a coiled snake ready to strike, the moment it pounced, its speed was astonishing.

This clearly demonstrated its prowess.

Although Steel Snake was a Steel and Ground-type Pokemon, its technique in using moves was closely related to its fighting skills. Its body was trained to be incredibly agile, with almost every part flexible and nimble.

"Water Punch Combo!"

Seeing Steel Snake's lightning-fast reaction, Teacher Jinghe didn't hesitate and shouted.

Since this was a showcase battle, a spectacular fight would be more entertaining.

Nothing could be more thrilling than a battle of brute force.

"Roar!"

Martial Bear Master, already prepared, landed a punch as soon as its feet touched the ground, utilizing the inertia from its speed to spin and strike behind it.

Whoosh!

Water surrounded it, powerful and heavy.

Boom!!

Water and electricity intertwined, and the terrifying force created a deep trench in the ground beneath Martial Bear Master.

The audience gasped in surprise.

Such a powerful blow, yet Martial Bear Master blocked it with a single punch?

However, for Steel Snake, its attack had ended.

But for Martial Bear Master, its assault had just begun.

"Roar—"

Martial Bear Master grinned, twisting its body and kicking out.

Dragon Tail!

Bang!!

Another high-speed spin followed, and with its entire body leaning forward, it unleashed a final heavy punch.

Boom!!

Steel Snake's massive body was forcefully knocked back, leaving a deep trench in the ground despite its tail firmly gripping the surface.

Pain shot through Steel Snake, but it clenched its teeth, refusing to make a sound. Its eyes were bloodshot, filled with red veins.

Hippowdon wrapped its arms around itself, and a hint of a smile appeared on its stern face.

A sense of crisis gripped Teacher Jinghe's heart.

Without hesitation, he shouted, "Martial Bear Master, See Through!"

But as he spoke, Hippowdon roared, "Steel Snake, this is Angry Charge!!"

Anger! In this state, the Pokemon's attack power increases by one level!

And each hit of the consecutive move is effective!

This means that after being hit by the Water Punch Combo, Steel Snake's attack power instantly increased by three levels.

Angry Charge!

"Haroo—"

Steel Snake roared, its tail gripping the ground, and a surging white energy enveloped its body, causing it to stand upright.

The next moment—

Like a stick, it unleashed a terrifying force, slamming into Martial Bear Master.

The explosive force of the blow left the audience breathless, their fists clenched, as if anticipating the next scene.

A thought crossed everyone's mind.

Even if Martial Bear Master could See Through, could it block it?

"Roar!"

Facing the descending Steel Snake, Martial Bear Master exuded a wave-guiding aura, accompanied by powerful Fighting-type energy.

Boom!!!

The entire ground shook violently.

Even the spectators in the stands, protected by the arena's barrier, couldn't help but tremble.

It was as if the earth roared and the ground cracked, causing the entire stadium to tremble.

Countless clouds of dust and shattered rocks rose, obscuring everything in a thick haze.

And the result?

When the dust finally settled, the audience gasped in unison.

They saw—

The vast arena was almost entirely devoid of intact ground, especially where Martial Bear Master stood, which had completely collapsed!

Dense cracks radiated from where Martial Bear Master had been standing, a chilling sight.

But what shocked the audience the most was Martial Bear Master, standing amidst the ruins like a resilient pine tree, breathing heavily.

How could it have blocked that?

Others couldn't see what had happened, but Hippowdon had witnessed it all.

His eyes held a hint of disbelief.

"Is this the Soft Technique?"

Overcoming strength with softness!

Martial Bear Master, with its ability to See Through and mastery of the Soft Technique, didn't directly block Steel Snake's impact. Instead, it used technique, strength, and moves to try and dissipate the force.

Although it didn't completely dissipate the force, it significantly reduced the direct impact.

This was one of the reasons why the ground was so badly damaged.

And to achieve this, the wave-guiding energy played a significant role.

Breathing heavily, its body covered in wounds, Martial Bear Master grinned, and Teacher Jinghe clenched his fists.

"Your turn is over. Now, it's our time!"

"Roar!!"

Martial Bear Master exuded an incredibly terrifying aura, and the dark red energy rising from its feet shook the surrounding debris.

Bathed in this aura, Martial Bear Master sent a shiver down the spines of the audience.

"Double... Double Retribution?!"

"Holy crap! It's actually Double Retribution!"

"Teacher Jinghe, if you want to destroy the arena, just say so. There's no need to go through all this trouble!"

Martial Bear Master, with half-closed eyes, unleashed a punch with at least twenty years of power.

As it punched, its mind seemed to waver, as if entering a state that allowed it to hit a vital point!

Even Steel Snake's heavy body was thrown by the punch, slamming into the arena's barrier.

For a moment, there was absolute silence.

The next second—

Boom!!

The already dilapidated arena completely collapsed!

Countless rocks were sent flying by the terrifying force.

After the intense boom, only the sound of rocks falling remained.

A brief silence followed.

The entire arena erupted in cheers.

This battle was exhilarating!

Martial Bear Master, kneeling in the ruins, breathed heavily, its face filled with joy.

This battle was truly satisfying!

After a brief moment of exertion, it sat down in the ruins, clearly unable to continue fighting.

But Teacher Jinghe noticed something else.

When Martial Bear Master had exerted too much force and its mind wavered, did it use the One-Hit Kill technique?

The Continuous One-Hit Kill?

(End of Chapter)

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