080 I Was Caught in a Three-Streak Defeat! Shocking News
"Damn it! You don't get to decide whether I'm a qualified trainer or not!"
Zhang Haochen's eyes burned with frustration. He convinced himself that the gym leader was merely jealous of his talent, deliberately targeting him to crush his confidence.
It had to be that there was no other explanation!
"I won't lose next time! Come out, Arcanine!"
A fierce roar echoed through the gym as Arcanine emerged in a flash of white light. The Legendary Pokémon's powerful frame exuded an imposing presence, its sharp eyes glaring at its opponent.
Arcanine was Zhang Haochen's pride his ultimate trump card.
With it, he would break through every obstacle, achieve a three-streak victory, and silence all doubters!
"Heh… then I'll make you give up for good."
Gym Leader Wu cast a glance toward Qin Yun, noticing that his tests had concluded. His warm-up had lasted long enough.
As for Zhang Haochen's Elite-ranked Arcanine, while its Fire-type abilities were formidable, he wasn't concerned.
Pokémon battles weren't solely about type matchups. Experience, tactics, and synergy with one's Pokémon were far more crucial.
"The third match the tiebreaker begins!"
The referee's voice signaled the battle's start.
"Arcanine, use Extreme Speed followed by Take Down end this in one strike!"
Zhang Haochen's strategy was clear: exploit Extreme Speed's unparalleled acceleration to close the distance instantly, then deliver a devastating Take Down to ensure a knockout.
A flawless offensive combination.
This approach had overwhelmed nearly all his previous opponents. Even an Elite Machamp should crumble under such an assault.
But…
"You really think I wouldn't see through such a basic setup?"
A smirk formed on Wu's lips as he responded with unwavering confidence.
"Machamp, dodge!"
"What?! How?! It was moving too fast!"
Zhang Haochen's eyes widened in disbelief.
No one had ever dodged his Extreme Speed + Take Down combo before! His opponents always got hit!
Yet, before him stood Machamp, perfectly unharmed, having sidestepped the attack with seemingly minimal effort.
"That Machamp isn't even that fast! There's no way it should've dodged!"
But it had.
With precise footwork and combat mastery, Machamp had effortlessly evaded the incoming attack.
"This is insane!"
"Machamp, Brick Break!"
"Machamp!"
The four-armed powerhouse instantly retaliated, its palm glowing with white energy as it struck downwards with Brick Break, a powerful Fighting-type move.
"Arcanine, turn and use Extreme Speed again!"
Zhang Haochen desperately tried to regain control, but Machamp simply twisted its torso, pivoting with grace, and dodged the attack with perfect timing.
From the stands, Qin Yun observed with sharp eyes.
"As expected of a Fighting-type Gym Leader… this level of battle awareness is ridiculous."
Gym Leader Wu wasn't just commanding Machamp—he was fighting with it, seamlessly adapting to every situation.
Even Qin Yun had to admit he wasn't on that level of combat mastery yet.
"This can't be happening!"
Zhang Haochen clenched his fists. His best Pokémon was being toyed with.
"Machamp, Brick Break again!"
Under Zhang Haochen's panicked orders, Arcanine attempted to counter, but its trainer's shaky commands disrupted its coordination.
The next moment BAM!
Machamp's Brick Break slammed into Arcanine's shoulder.
The Fire-type Pokémon staggered back, letting out a pained growl.
"Impossible…"
"No, it's entirely possible."
Gym Leader Wu's eyes remained cold, his voice calm.
Power without precision meant nothing.
Zhang Haochen's Arcanine was indeed strong, but its attacks were predictable. It lacked adaptability, relying solely on brute force.
Arcanine might be fast, but Machamp was efficient.
Zhang Haochen was unraveling, his frustration mounting.
"Arcanine, Crunch! Tear it apart!"
But his Pokémon hesitated.
Arcanine could sense its trainer's anxiety. And in that moment of doubt—
BAM!
Machamp's Brick Break landed cleanly.
A deep grunt escaped Arcanine as it collapsed onto the battlefield.
Arcanine has fainted! Machamp wins!
"Three consecutive wins for Gym Leader Wu!"
The crowd erupted into applause.
The TV station crew, who had been recording everything, looked awkward.
Their feature had been centered around Zhang Haochen's expected victory.
At worst, they had anticipated a close match.
But three consecutive losses?
Still, a loss like this would make headlines. The former Yongji City Entrance Exam Champion getting crushed was huge news!
The reporters quickly adjusted their approach.
Even if Zhang Haochen lost, they could still spin the story.
"This… this is humiliating…"
Zhang Haochen's face burned with shame.
Without a word, he turned away from the battlefield, leaving Arcanine where it had fallen.
"Wait! Your Arcanine—"
Gym Leader Wu called after him, but Zhang Haochen ignored him, storming out of the gym.
"You really aren't a qualified trainer."
That single sentence made Zhang Haochen freeze mid-step.
His pupils shrank.
Then, his body trembled with fury.
"Gym Leader Wu, why are you targeting me?!"
His voice cracked, barely containing his emotions.
Gym Leader Wu raised an eyebrow.
"…Targeting you?"
"Yeah! You clearly had it out for me! Why else would you do this?!"
A weary sigh escaped Wu's lips.
"If that's how you feel, then watch the next battle carefully. You'll understand."
"The next battle?"
Murmurs spread through the audience.
What could he mean?
Zhang Haochen, the spectators, and even the journalists were puzzled.
Qin Yun, standing nearby, suddenly had a bad feeling.
"…Wait, don't tell me—"
Gym Leader Wu turned toward him with a friendly smile.
"Qin Yun, your Pokémon has been tested and used up some stamina, so let's begin your match at exactly ten o'clock."
The gym fell silent.
Then, like a spark igniting a wildfire, realization spread.
"Qin Yun…?"
Ma Tao's brain stalled.
Wait.
Wait.
Did he just say 'Qin Yun'?
Little friend Qin Yun?
Could it be…
A terrifying thought crossed Ma Tao's mind.
Could Qin Yun actually be—?
"No way…"
Hua Jie, the reporter, felt a chill run down her spine.
This was big news.
"Hurry! Lock the cameras on Qin Yun!"
"Qin Yun? Qin Yun 'Little Friend'?"
Even Xiaowen, who had been skeptical of Qin Yun earlier, was now trembling with excitement.
She quickly turned the camera toward the young man standing confidently near the battlefield.
This… this was the scoop of a lifetime!
Doudou, the aspiring trainer, couldn't tear her eyes away from Qin Yun's figure.
He wasn't just another challenger.
Something about him felt… different.
Her heart pounded with anticipation.
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(PS: The real battle begins soon!!!).
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