novel-bin Chapter 477 Crimson: I heard that the Padia are very strong?
Chapter 477 Crimson: I heard that the Padia are very strong?
Chapter 477 Crimson: I heard that the Padia are very strong?
A week has passed in the blink of an eye.
The Padiya Championships remain highly competitive, with qualified students eager to compete and their passion for becoming champions undiminished by repeated setbacks.
After all, they've worked so hard to get eight gym badges. If they were to falter at the last minute, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?
Unfortunately, no one has officially completed the Champion's Path yet, and some haven't even managed to meet Chairman Yaji.
Qingyu alone, the "gatekeeper," stopped countless students in seven days. All the students who could get past him were truly hardcore and ruthless.
For example, there's Nemo, the real rich girl who made other students realize how outrageous her wealth was; Okamoto, the hard-working student who received high praise from Teacher Yu; and Botan, the BOSS of their Tianxing team and the one who single-handedly pushed Ibu.
The other leaders and elites of the Tianxing team also performed admirably, but the overall pass rate was still not very high.
Currently, Nemo seems to be the most likely to clear the Champion's Road. In the last battle, she came very close to defeating the last of the Four Heavenly Kings, the powerful Hachisaku who specializes in the Dragon attribute.
Unfortunately, they ultimately lost due to insufficient information, suffered a minor setback, and failed in the last two steps before clearing the game.
If we defeat Hachisaku and gain the approval of Chairman Yaji, the first champion of this year will be born!
After a week of challenges, most students have figured out their current level and are confident about whether they can become champions.
Compared to taking all the dirty tricks of the four kings to become the champion, copying the first champion's homework is obviously more cost-effective.
Therefore, many students even began to change their main focus, analyzing and dismantling Nemo's tactics and strategies along the way, and trying to adapt them to their own use.
The effect was indeed quite good. However, when it came to dealing with the Sylveon's Cyclops in Teacher Yu's hands, they couldn't find a substitute for it in the short term and had to bite the bullet and use their own Pokémon to counter it.
Anyway, the title of champion is really cool, isn't it? I definitely want to get one if I have the chance!
With this in mind, the students were once again filled with fighting spirit.
On the eighth day after the start of the Road to Champion, an unremarkable trainer from Kanto quietly landed in Padilla.
Tabletop, Padiya region.
"Let's go, let's get in line! I'm feeling confident today, I'm sure I can pass Teacher Yu's test!"
"You can't believe a thing, okay? You said the same thing yesterday, and didn't Teacher Yu expose your mistake?"
"Don't rush me, I have my own pace. I'll definitely pass this test and show you!"
"Hehe, I believe you."
Walking in the center of Tabletop, on the "terrifying staircase that Nemo described as longer than life itself," several teenagers in school uniforms were climbing up together, occasionally exchanging sarcastic remarks.
For them, who have already become indifferent, whether or not they can get past Teacher Yu is no longer important; what matters most is whether or not they can laugh at their other good buddies who have been defeated!
However, the students chasing and playing around didn't notice one, "7
A boy dressed in a red and white trainer outfit and wearing a red and white baseball cap to minimize his presence was following closely behind them, listening intently to their conversation.
So that's how it is. It's no wonder that Teacher Yu is highly regarded by the students of Padia.
Crimson pondered to herself, gaining a deeper understanding of Azure Feather's image.
These students kept repeating Teacher Yu's name even while walking down the street, their minds filled with thoughts of how to defeat him.
This not only demonstrates Qingyu's strong influence in Padia, but also suggests that he must be very popular to have such a high opinion of him among all the students.
I used to see comments in the live stream saying things like "Teacher Yu's Sunshine Gym has the worst rating in the whole of Padia" and "Teacher Yu has done all sorts of bad things." I guess those were just jokes.
Isn't it incredibly lucky to have a gym leader who's willing to battle students every day?
With Yu-sensei's repeated guidance, these Padia students must be incredibly strong.
For some reason, Crimson felt a little envious of them.
Since the start of the championship journey, I've had the opportunity to battle with Teacher Yu every day, and even when I lose, I still receive guidance.
Is this paradise?
Compared to Padia, he was still unsure about the path to victory in Kanto, but the intensity of gym battles was definitely not that high; at least he had always cleared them with relative ease.
After following the students all the way to the end, arriving at the location of the Padiya Champions' Road, Crimson ended the "one-click follow" journey and randomly found a place to sit down.
Having flown from Kanto to Tokio City, he was unfamiliar with the area and had no choice but to resort to this drastic measure to ensure he wouldn't get lost.
but----
Looking up at the large screen in front of me, the crimson color gave me a sense of déjà vu, as if I were in another world.
It's not that Kanto doesn't have such modern equipment; in fact, in his impression, Kanto's technological level shouldn't be bad.
It seems like we rarely see these technology-related devices in our daily lives, giving us a sense of déjà vu, as if we're living in a different era.
Why is that?
Crimson didn't dwell too much on her questions and quickly focused on the students fighting Qingyu on the screen.
A very energetic and athletic girl is commanding a Pokémon made entirely of coins, whose name she doesn't even know, to make Teacher Yu retreat in defeat.
His bloodshot eyes widened instantly.
What an amazing Pokémon! It uses waves of coins to launch an indiscriminate attack on the field. Even Yu-sensei's Pokémon have a hard time resisting it.
No, Teacher Yu probably went a little overboard.
Even so, it's already quite impressive that they were able to temporarily suppress Teacher Yu.
Before arriving in Padia, Crimson had considered the possibility of meeting the student who defeated Teacher Yu, but she never expected it to happen so soon.
Could this be the average level of the students in Padiya?
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A terrifying idea popped into his mind.
"Is Nemo more skilled today? It seems like she can already predict Teacher Yu's every move."
"As expected of a top student taught by Teacher Yu, she has surpassed her teacher. I feel that she is the clear favorite to win the championship this year."
"Wow, that's amazing! I'll have to take good notes today; maybe we can learn Nemo's playing style?"
Looking at the ordinary students sitting happily next to her, Chi Hong suddenly felt a strange sense of dread.
Pardia was indeed very different from the pass he was in.
Is it because of Orange Academy? The new students here seem to frequently exchange ideas and learn tactics from other students, constantly improving themselves.
In Kanto, such things are almost unheard of.
Even with good friends like Qinglu, they almost never talk about battles when they chat.
It's not that I'm wary of others, I just don't have that kind of habit.
Everyone prefers to work alone, and this idea has long been deeply ingrained in people's minds.
But is this really the right thing to do?
Compared to figuring it out on your own, it's obviously better to follow the Parthian approach. Tactics developed through group discussions are bound to be more feasible.
so----
Is the intensity of Padia a bit too high?
Driven by this curiosity, Crimson also joined the ranks of those analyzing Nemo's tactics.
And soon noticed a trainer named Nemo—isn't her tactical style a bit like Teacher Yu's?
Whether it's the phosphorescent fire used by that somewhat strange-looking crocodile, or the tactics developed around other Pokémon, they all have a very imaginative feel to them.
Isn't this exactly the kind of student Teacher Yu taught? (Confused)
No wonder the other students said that; she really does seem like a student trained by Teacher Yu, and her use of various techniques shows her own understanding of them.
He is indeed an excellent trainer, just as the other students said, he definitely has the potential to become a champion.
Let's observe her further; perhaps we can learn something from her.
Seeing that the other students around him all had a notebook, Chi Hong simply followed suit, took out the cultivation notes that Qing Yu had once given him from his backpack, and sat on the ground to observe the battle on the big screen.
For a battle fanatic like Crimson, seeing such high-quality matches every day makes the trip worthwhile.
Since he was not a student of Padia, he understood that the challenge should be given a lower priority than theirs.
Rather, it was already strange that Teacher Yu would agree to his outrageous request; Chi Hong had been prepared to be rejected before sending the message.
But in the end, Teacher Yu agreed, only making the request that he could not challenge the chief champion of Padia, President Yeci.
"It's finally over, and nobody's going to be the champion today!"
"Nemo finally ran into President Yeci, but President Yeci's first-pick General with his broadsword was too strong, almost instantly killing Nemo's Cyborg."
"It seems like this is the hardest hurdle. Can anyone really beat the reigning champion who doesn't hold back? How did the previous champions manage to do it?"
Amid the students' wails, another day quickly passed.
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The students in Padia were unaware that a "top student" from Kanto had infiltrated their ranks. Crimson thrived in the unfamiliar soil, immersing herself in her studies all day long.
He had unknowingly filled several pages with notes, and it wasn't until the students were all preparing to leave in groups that he suddenly realized, "Oh right, it'll be my turn after they're done!"
So Chi Hong packed his things and waited anxiously for the students to leave and the large screen recording to be turned off before quickly sneaking into the Champion's Road assessment room.
As a "transfer student," he understood very well that he shouldn't cause trouble for Teacher Yu.
"You've finally arrived, Crimson."
Upon entering, Crimson saw what was probably his only acquaintance in Padia.
"Long time no see, but let's skip the pleasantries for now."
Qingyu was sitting at her workstation, smiling at him with a slightly tired expression, and gesturing for him to enter.
Let's get straight to the point.
Upon seeing him, Chi Hong suddenly lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.
Yes, unlike myself who spends all day studying and has plenty of time to prepare for battle, Teacher Yu has experienced many high-intensity battles and must be very tired now.
However—if I want to repay Teacher Yu, the best way is to show him my full strength and make him look at me with new eyes!
"I see."
Chi Hong reached out and pressed the red and white baseball cap down forcefully, while nodding and speaking, and slowly walked forward.
His gaze beneath the brim of his hat grew increasingly intense, and when he looked up at Qingyu, he was no longer wavering.
He could sense that Teacher Yu and he were probably the same kind of people.
For them, playing matches is the best way to relax and fully immerse themselves in the game!
"Teacher Yu, I will do my best."
"I'm really looking forward to it."
The two exchanged only a few words before each going to their respective sides of the battlefield.
"Since this is the Padia Championship Roadshow, we won't be using the wild fighting rules this time, is that alright?"
"Although the rules of wild battles in Kanto have a long history, most international competitions nowadays use the Master Rules, which better showcase the trainers' command skills. Even people from Kanto and Johto should keep up with the times."
"I have no objection."
Qingyu smiled and offered her suggestion, which was quickly met with a nod of approval from Chihong.
For Qingyu, fighting against Chihong is certainly an option. Even if he holds back and loses, it wouldn't be shameful, since he is a fighting genius destined to become a fighting legend in the future.
But Ye Dou still politely declined, after all, he wasn't sure if his physique could withstand a Red Elbow's elbow strike.
Therefore, he really dared not go easy on Red and his Pokémon in the wild. What if Red and his Pokémon charged over shouting about bonds and friendship?
As for Crimson, Aoba's suggestion was naturally reasonable.
If his goal is to challenge more powerful trainers, his career is destined to extend beyond the Kanto region.
So, let's start by battling against Teacher Yu and hone our skills under the Master Rules!
The two quickly stood in their respective positions, and after Qingyu silently chanted three times, they simultaneously threw out a Poké Ball.
"I choose you, Salamence!"
"Go, Pikachu!"
"Click!"
Two red lights flashed one after the other. Qingyu sent out a powerful Salamence, which flew into the air as soon as it appeared, spreading its blood-red wings to try to intimidate its opponent.
Meanwhile, on the Crimson side—
His choice was an ordinary-looking Pikachu.
"Pikachu Pikachu~"
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An alarm bell rang in Qingyu's mind.
As everyone knows, there are so many Pikachu in Kanto that they're like stray dogs on the roadside, especially along the road from Pallet Town to Viridian Forest, which is Pikachu's largest habitat.
Pikachu itself isn't particularly powerful; even when it evolves into Raichu, its advantages are obvious, and it only shows good value at certain times.
But there is one exception to this rule—
That's the Pikachu in the protagonist's hands; without exception, they're all overpowered.
For example, Ash's Pikachu, which can be called a concept god, can even fight legendary Pokémon to a standstill in the movie. It consistently delivers strong performances and contributes many memorable scenes in every movie.
Even Arceus has to offer him a cigarette, and you're telling me this is Pikachu???
As the Crimson Vanguard, even though they haven't fully matured yet, they're sure to be terrifying when they unleash their full power.
Therefore, Qingyu felt that she should be a little more serious, so as not to mess up at the very beginning with Crimson.
"Salamander, Flamethrower!"
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt to retaliate!"
Both sides gave commands almost simultaneously, and the two Pokémon began to gather their strength.
The battle is about to begin!
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