“Tyranitar, use Precipice Blades!” Jiang Mo commanded again.
Tyranitar unleashed Precipice Blades again, and both sides were hit simultaneously, but Aggron couldn't hold on any longer. Under a four-times super effective attack, even its toughness was futile. It could only collapse weakly to the ground, losing its ability to battle.
“Aggron is unable to battle! Tyranitar wins!” Rotom announced loudly.
It must be said that ever since Pupitar evolved into Tyranitar, Jiang Mo’s team's strength directly increased by a level. There was no other way; Precipice Blades was simply too effective. As long as it hit, even if it didn't kill, it would cripple.
Liu Tianyu was already somewhat in despair at this point. He had been led by the nose by Jiang Mo, feeling a sense of powerlessness.
He finally decided to go all out, fumbling for the Key Stone in his hand, and then released Garchomp again.
“Garchomp, use Mega Evolution!”
As soon as Garchomp appeared, its body was instantly enveloped by a powerful energy, and then its form changed, evolving into Mega Garchomp.
Jiang Mo smiled slightly at this. The Tyranitar Mega Stone he had obtained from the Mountain God Tyranitar clan leader could finally be put to use.
Immediately, Jiang Mo took out his Key Stone, allowing Tyranitar to also undergo Mega Evolution. A gigantic desert tyrant, over five meters tall, thus made its appearance!
“Mega Tyranitar, use Precipice Blades!” Jiang Mo decisively ordered.
Mega Tyranitar waved its hands, unleashing Precipice Blades, and fiercely struck towards Mega Garchomp.
However, Mega Garchomp quickly flew into the sky, successfully dodging this Precipice Blades.
“Mega Garchomp, use Swords Dance!”
In the air, Mega Garchomp's body began to spin, using this opportunity to quickly power up with Swords Dance.
“Mega Garchomp, use Earthquake!”
After powering up, Liu Tianyu intended to finish off this Tyranitar with one move.
“Mega Tyranitar, use Ice Beam!”
Mega Tyranitar opened its mouth wide, and a cold beam of energy shot directly towards Mega Garchomp.
Both attacks hit simultaneously, but Ice Beam was four times super effective against Mega Garchomp. Coupled with Garchomp already being severely weakened, it ultimately lost its ability to battle.
This Ice Beam was a skill machine that Jiang Mo had bought at a huge cost, and then quickly taught to Tyranitar through the game panel, precisely to compensate for Tyranitar's Ground-type weakness.
As expected, ordinary opponents would never have thought that Tyranitar had such a move.
“Mega Garchomp is unable to battle! Mega Tyranitar wins!”
There was no suspense left in the remaining matches. Liu Tianyu still had two Pokémon left.
Although they were both Gym Leader Class late-stage Pokémon, Jiang Mo still had the full-health Pikachu and Gengar, two great generals, to hold the fort, and he easily secured victory in the match.
“All of Liu Tianyu’s Pokémon are unable to battle! The match is over! The winner is contestant Jiang Mo from Kyoto University!” Rotom announced loudly.
“Let us all congratulate contestant Jiang Mo on his victory and successful advancement to the finals!” The host instantly ignited the atmosphere, drawing cheers from the audience.
Liu Tianyu hadn't expected to fall in the semifinals. He knew that the Champion's legendary resource reward was something his family had specifically secured from the Alliance, prepared just for him.
He had originally thought that Elisa was the only difficult opponent in this competition, but now he had actually lost to a Researcher. He was truly unwilling, but the result was out, and there was nothing he could do.
...
The afternoon after Jiang Mo's match, Shenzhou Arena was once again packed, with the audience eagerly awaiting the start of the other semifinal match.
Both competitors in this match were from Kyoto University: Wu Teng and Elisa.
President Wu Teng had reached the quarterfinals in the previous High School League, and this time he had directly made it to the semifinals. Jiang Mo and Li Xiang had arranged to watch his match together.
Jiang Mo and Li Xiang sat in the audience, their expressions focused.
Although Jiang Mo had already advanced to the finals, he remained wary of Elisa's strength.
After all, Elisa had achieved a perfect winning record from the preliminaries to now, using only one Alakazam. Such a performance was truly difficult to ignore.
And the result of Wu Teng's match against Elisa could be described as disastrous.
It was also Jiang Mo's first time witnessing the full power of Elisa. She completed a 1-vs-6 sweep with just one Alakazam!
Although President Wu Teng's Pokémon were mostly Fighting-type, which are weak to Psychic-types, he shouldn't have lost so badly.
Elisa's strength could be said to have exceeded everyone's imagination.
All of her matches were decided with either a 1-vs-3 or a 1-vs-6 sweep, which was truly terrifying.
“President Wu Teng is already very impressive for making it to the semifinals this time,” Li Xiang said in a low voice, with a hint of admiration.
Jiang Mo nodded: “Yes, President Wu Teng’s strength is indeed very strong, but that Princess Elisa… her Alakazam is simply too terrifying.”
Wu Teng knew there was still a gap between himself and Elisa, but he hadn't expected to lose so badly.
Jiang Mo and Li Xiang looked at Wu Teng’s back, both feeling a bit complex.
Li Xiang said in a low voice: “President Wu Teng lost so badly this time…”
Jiang Mo nodded, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity: “Elisa’s Alakazam is simply too strong, plus the type disadvantage, President Wu Teng already did his best.”
After the match, Wu Teng walked out of the battle arena, a relieved smile on his face.
He saw Jiang Mo and Li Xiang, walked over, and said with a smile: “Jiang Mo, Li Xiang, why are you two here? Jiang Mo, don’t you have a match too?”
Li Xiang said somewhat awkwardly: “President Wu Teng, Jiang Mo’s match is already over, and then we arranged to come watch your match… We didn’t expect…”
Wu Teng waved his hand, smiling, and said: “It’s fine, I already knew I wasn’t Elisa’s opponent. I’m already very satisfied to have reached the top four this time.”
Jiang Mo glanced at Elisa, who was floating away from the battle arena, and said: “That Elisa is very strong. Her Psychic seems to be able to amplify Alakazam.”
Jiang Mo had been observing closely. Elisa’s Alakazam had fought continuously without showing much physical exhaustion. Instead, Elisa herself, floating outside the arena, had Psychic fluctuations that were no weaker than Alakazam’s.
If anyone could observe her up close, they would notice fine beads of sweat constantly appearing on Elisa’s forehead, which was a sign of consuming a large amount of mental power.
Wu Teng smiled and patted Jiang Mo’s shoulder: “This might be the special ability of Psychic users. Jiang Mo, the upcoming finals are up to you. You must do your best and show that Princess Elisa a thing or two!”
Li Xiang also said with a smile: “That’s right, Jiang Mo, you must win! We don’t want to see the Champion taken by someone from the Europa Alliance.”
Not just Li Xiang, but many people at this time still hoped that Jiang Mo could win the Champion title.
After all, no one wanted the Shenzhou Alliance’s High School League Champion to be taken by someone from the Europa Alliance; that would be too embarrassing.
