RNP Chapter 79: The Championship is in Hand
Chapter 79: The Championship is in Hand
The wind and snow howled, and the dragon's shadow struggled.
The two sides engaged in a final and most brutal stalemate within the area!
Time seemed to freeze for a few breaths.
Everyone could see that Hakron's figure was advancing inch by inch through the wind and snow, getting closer and closer to Iris. But with each inch it moved forward, the frost on its body became thicker, its movements became slower, and the flow of the waterfall shrank.
Iris, who was maintaining the extreme cold domain, was also clearly exhausted, and her body trembled slightly.
finally--
Click!
A faint yet clear sound, as if the ice had shattered completely, came from the air.
It wasn't that Hakron broke through the domain, but rather that its final momentum was completely exhausted by the endless freezing air and snow!
The waterfall's flow froze completely into ice pillars, and Hakkar was covered with a thick, crystalline shell of ice. The last glimmer of light in its eyes was swallowed by the cold.
Faced with Ice-type moves that are countered, even Dragonair has reached its limit after holding on for so long.
With a weak and short cry of pain.
The next moment, the icy storm in the extreme cold region seemed to have found an outlet, and all the freezing power crashed onto the frozen Hakuron like a tidal wave. Hakuron, which was weak to ice, could no longer resist this pure and powerful freezing force.
Its deep blue body, like a kite with a broken string, was directly blown away by the raging ice and snow, drawing an arc in the air with ice shards before crashing heavily onto the already uneven ground in the distance.
The ice shell shattered, revealing the unconscious body of the Hakkaron inside.
It twitched slightly and then stopped moving.
The referee, whose eyebrows were covered in frozen snow, quickly stepped forward to confirm, then raised his arm and announced loudly.
"Dragonha is unable to battle! Please switch to your next Pokémon, Shen Yanqiu!"
Whoosh—!
A deafening roar of cheers, applause, and whistles swept through the entire Hongcheng Stadium like a tsunami.
The audience jumped up from their seats in excitement, waving flags, glow sticks, and even throwing hats into the air.
"This is amazing! Is this really a rookie competition?!"
"That last move was so cool! Frozen Hakron!"
"A Shiny Trainer! Well deserved!"
It's hard to imagine that a league final aimed at novice trainers could present such a high-level, intense, and emotionally charged match.
From the clash between Swaboon and Eevee, to Horsea changing the environment, to the stunning evolution of Dratini and Aerys, and finally to the ultimate showdown between Dragonair and Aerys, every scene is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience.
In some ways, this competition is even more impressive than the Grand Contest!
On the other side of the field, Shen Yanqiu stared blankly at Hakron, who lay unconscious in the ice shards.
The rain had soaked Hakron and dampened her hair. She didn't move immediately, but stood there quietly, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but more so a sense of relief and acceptance.
She paused, then suddenly shook her head slightly, a complex smile playing on her lips.
Yes, she still has two Pokémon she can use: Swablu, which is seriously injured but still capable of fighting, and Horsea, which was substituted out earlier. According to the rules, the match is not over yet.
However, Shen Yanqiu knew very well that continuing the fight was pointless.
Swaboon was severely weakened in the previous battle, not to mention it was seriously injured by Eevee's electric shock, so its condition is worrying. Although Horsea still has the strength to fight, it can no longer perform the rain combo. Under these circumstances, it will be difficult for Swaboon and Horsea alone to perform a move that can turn the tide.
Moreover, she clearly remembered that Luo Yan still had a nearly depleted Shiny Poliwag in his hand. With the Poliwag waiting in the wings and Iris still able to fight, the outcome against her two companions who were in poor condition was almost predictable.
Forcing exhausted and injured comrades to continue fighting will only increase their pain and depletion, and will not change the outcome.
Instead of dragging the game out with "garbage time," let's bring it to a close at its most spectacular moment.
Thinking of this, Shen Yanqiu's eyes became clearer and more determined. She took a deep breath and a brighter smile appeared on her face.
She took a few steps forward to the edge of the field, and then, under the watchful eyes of countless people, she slightly raised her right hand.
"Referee, I concede."
Without hesitation, without coercion.
Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone could hear it. The once-boiling arena gradually quieted down, and everyone looked at the dragon-type genius girl who gracefully conceded defeat.
The referee paused for a moment, then reacted, raised his arm again, and announced in a louder, more formal voice.
"The match is over as Shen Yanqiu has voluntarily conceded defeat!"
"I hereby announce—the overall champion of this year's Beginner's League is—Jiangcheng representative, player Luo Yan!!"
boom--!!
An even louder cheer erupted once again!
Confetti and gold sequins sprayed down from the top of the stadium as the rousing championship music played!
On the huge electronic screen, Luo Yan's photo and the golden words "Victory" and "Beginner League Champion" shone brightly!
Shen Yanqiu recalled Dragonair, gently stroked the Poké Ball, whispered a few words of comfort, then looked up at Luo Yan, who was surrounded by spotlights and cheers, and clapped with a sincere smile.
Luo Yan also looked at her, and nodded slightly through the fluttering ribbons and noisy voices.
The champion of the Beginner League has finally been crowned!
"Hahahaha!!" In a tavern in Xinjiang Province, Hou Hao jumped three feet high, but he quickly stopped laughing and sat back down. "Calm down, calm down, calm down, I need to be more composed... Hehehe, as expected of Luo Yan."
At Jiangcheng Dojo, Hou Zhi smiled and nodded as he watched the champion's announcement on the screen. Lu Feng also exclaimed in admiration, "Amazing! I didn't expect Xiao Luo to have a secret weapon: Blizzard. That's an ice-type ultimate move!"
"But can Galarian Rapidash really learn the skill 'Blizzard'?" Professor Chen adjusted his glasses, his eyes filled with curious inquiry.
Bai Linfei shrugged and linked arms with Professor Chen. "Perhaps it's something special about Shiny Pokémon? Little Luo's Eevee can also learn Fire and Electric-type moves, can't it?"
After careful consideration, Professor Chen slowly nodded. "That's true. Pokémon are magical creatures that cannot be fully understood through science..."
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for most people, as they witness the rise of two new stars.
Although Shen Yanqiu lost to Luo Yan, no one underestimated her. After all, Dragonair was just the beginning, and her true strength would only be revealed when Dragonair evolved into Dragonite.
And she has gained more fans online. Who wouldn't like a girl who is both talented and has a good personality?
Far from the hustle and bustle of the ocean, a furtive figure in a diving suit, accompanied by a megalodon and a toad king, is quietly making arrangements on the coral reef.
On the sea, two men in black robes gazed at Black Cloud Island, which was being blockaded by Alliance agents, and a dangerous smile appeared on their faces beneath their hoods.
"Fina, you're right..."
"The secret realm we're truly looking for isn't actually on Black Cloud Island."
"It's beneath Black Cloud Island!"
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