The Super Queen Of The Pokemon Era

c79: Determine the Top Three!

"What?!"

Zhang San and Li Si both gasped in unison, staring blankly at the aftermath.

Their thoughts ground to a halt completely stunned.

Their brains froze. The arena, for them, was suddenly silent.

"Incredible! Drapion was knocked out instantly by a perfectly timed Psychic from Meowstic!"

"And wait what happened to Golisopod? It's down too?! What just happened? I didn't even catch the moment of impact! When was the attack launched?! What move was it?!"

Host A.J was nearly shouting with enthusiasm and confusion.

The crowd was electric. Even A.J couldn't hide his curiosity.

"Let's review that thrilling sequence on the big screen!"

The stadium lights dimmed, and the main screen began to play the high-speed playback.

Under the snowy haze left by Ninetales' Blizzard, the camera captured the critical moment in ultra-slow motion.

A brief psychic ripple shimmered in the air behind Golisopod. Then boom a delayed explosion of psychic force engulfed it.

"There it is! A textbook Future Sight! This high-tier Psychic-type move was activated silently earlier in the match!"

"Under cover of the Blizzard, Meowstic planted a future attack on Golisopod without anyone noticing!"

"Combined with the earlier setup from Psychic, that was an absolutely dazzling display of coordinated timing!"

"After a full review and with no signs of rule violations, I officially declare the winners of this Doubles Match Team No. 33, the dazzling duo of Chen Xiaoxiao and Leng Yue!"

The stadium erupted.

The crowd, thrilled by the beautiful synergy between the two young women, responded with cheers and thunderous applause. Even the ice-and-snow battlefield couldn't cool the boiling excitement.

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"This can't be happening… No way that was a one-hit KO. That kind of damage! From two underclassmen?!" Zhang San stood in a daze, eyes wide and mouth trembling.

He wasn't just shocked his worldview cracked.

"Come on. It's over. We lost fair and square."

Li Si calmly pulled his stunned partner off the battlefield. But his expression wasn't shocked. It was... resigned. Like he'd seen this coming.

"Li Si! How are you so calm?! We're students of Huaqing the top academic academy in Huaxia! We rank in the Top 20 internally! Even in the National Alliance Tournament, we could've broken into the Top 64!"

Zhang San's voice cracked with disbelief.

"And now, in a casual regional bracket like this this fish pond tournament we get swept in the first round? Beaten by a Beijing University freshman and some traveler dropout?!"

Zhang San's hands clenched Li Si's uniform like a man drowning.

Huaqing and Beijing University had always been fierce rivals.

And even among elite students, there was a strict pecking order:

Academics looked down on Travelers, seeing them as unpolished and erratic.

Huaqing students looked down on all other schools, especially the "unrefined" ones.

Now, for Zhang San a self-proclaimed prodigy to lose to a Peking freshman and a "failed academic"? It shattered him.

"Get a grip."

Li Si stared at him hard.

"Think again. That freshman from Beijing University… she's named Leng Yue. Her ace is an Alolan Ninetales. Does that not ring a bell?"

Zhang San froze.

"Leng…"

His pupils shrank as the name clicked.

His grip on Li Si's clothes loosened involuntarily.

He turned to his teammate, eyes wide with dawning horror.

Li Si nodded slowly, confirming it then raised his thumb and pointed up.

The international charts.

A silent name loomed in Zhang San's mind like a mountain:

Leng Yue dubbed the "Ice Veil," ranked among the Top 10 New Talents in East Asia by the Battle Federation Monthly.

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Zhang San's face crumpled further.

"…What about the Traveler?"

He muttered bitterly.

"That Chen girl. Why's her Meowstic that strong? Travelers don't even pass standard battle theory classes…"

The prejudice in his tone lingered.

Li Si looked at him in silence, and for a moment, said nothing.

But his eyes said it all:

That was your mistake. Underestimating people who train on the road… who learn from survival, not books.

"A young girl like that, and her Pokémon can wipe us out in seconds…! There's no way she failed to qualify for a Huaqing special recruitment spot."

Li Si frowned, deep in thought.

"She's probably a psychic-type specialist… if I remember right, wasn't there someone named Chen from Shencheng?"

His voice was uncertain.

After all, getting rejected from Huaqing's elite recruitment program wasn't exactly public knowledge. It was something people whispered about behind closed doors.

But Li Si had heard rumors from a senior in the internal student council. Something about a Shencheng girl someone who trained independently without any institutional support turning down Huaqing's offer out of principle.

"…So it really was her. And she's even in the Elite Class…"

Zhang San's voice dropped to a bitter mutter.

"Why the hell would two monsters like that show up to stomp newbies in a community-level match like this?"

He now understood the gap.and it stung.

Couldn't get into college?

No.

Others didn't bother applying.

Elite-class trainers posing as students?

Even Huaqing University didn't have enough instructors who could handle them.

"It really proves that old saying... in the capital, there are always crouching tigers and hidden dragons."

Zhang San chuckled bitterly.

"Too bad... we're neither."

Li Si didn't argue.

"Let's go. We've been humiliated enough. No point sticking around."

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Time passed quickly. Before long, the clock was approaching noon.

All 25 matches in the first round of the 96-team bracket had concluded.

Host A.J, ever energetic, made the announcement:

"That concludes Round One! We'll now break for a two-hour intermission before the second half of the competition. Contestants and audience, please enjoy your lunch!"

Some spectators left temporarily, but many stayed behind, hoping to grab better seats for the anticipated afternoon rounds.

The tournament organizer Penguin had arranged high-end services for all competitors.

Not only was lunch provided at a nearby hotel banquet hall, but players advancing to the next round were offered rest suites on an hourly basis.

Penguin spared no expense reputation over profits.

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By 1:30 PM, Penguin staff moved through the hotel, calling teams to return to the venue.

By 2:00 sharp, all 24 remaining pairs had reassembled.

The audience was even larger than before.

Chen Xiaoxiao and Leng Yue sat together in the upper viewing row, watching matches unfold attentively. They weren't there just to spectate they were studying. Reading opponent formations, strategy patterns, ability matchups, and usage timings.

In the afternoon rounds, trainer quality visibly improved. Most rivals now commanded Pokémon in the Level 40 to 50 range, with smoother battle flow and longer decision chains. As a result, matches dragged slightly longer.

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By around 5:00 PM, after nearly two and a half hours of competition, three decisive rounds had passed for the girls.

Against weaker opponents, Chen Xiaoxiao only used Meowstic to support Leng Yue's offense, and they cruised through all three matches without difficulty.

Leng Yue was clearly having a blast.

Now, only three duos remained.

"Ladies and gentlemen! After four incredible rounds today, we've narrowed it down to our top three pairs!"

"We will now begin the final phase—a round-robin points contest to determine first, second, and third place!"

Host A.J gestured grandly as the main screen lit up.

"Don't forget to participate in our special event on Penguin Live! Cast your sacred vote in the Champion Prediction Poll—polls close at exactly 5:00 PM Beijing time! Guess the final winner and you could receive limited-edition gear!"

The audience roared in approval.

Many raised their Pokédex units and synced with the livestream to submit predictions.

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After a brief pre-battle warmup, the final phase officially began at 5:00 PM sharp.

"And now! The first match of the championship phase begins! We welcome Team No. 8 and Team No. 33 to the stage!"

"Which team will seize the initiative and claim early points in the rankings? Let's find out together!"

Host A.J's voice soared with excitement.

"Let's go, Xiaoxiao!"

Leng Yue grabbed Chen Xiaoxiao's hand and tugged her toward the field. The crowd's buzz was infectious.

Their opponents walked onto the field from the opposite side.

"On my left, representing Beijing University and Shencheng respectively: Leng Yue and Chen Xiaoxiao!"

"On my right: twin trainers Yang Wen and Yang Wu, hailing from Fengdu City!"

The audience clapped and cheered loudly for both sides.

With everyone in position, Host A.J raised his voice one last time:

"Trainers, please dispatch your Pokémon!"

The battle for the crown was about to begin.

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