signingbooks Chapter 386 My Regigigas, beware!
Chapter 386 My Regigigas, beware!
The next day, Ludao.
The morning sun shines on this seaside city, and a gentle sea breeze blows.
The whole city seemed to wake up earlier than usual, after all, today was the final day of the Fujian Provincial Martial Arts Tournament.
The area outside the Xiamen Arena was already packed with people.
The audience lined up to have their tickets checked and enter the venue, holding up all sorts of support signs.
There were those who supported Zhang Lei—"Master Zhang will win!" "The pride of Fujian!" And there were those who supported Li Luochen—"Go Luochen!" "The rising star of Donghuang!"
Inside the arena, eight huge screens are suspended in the air, broadcasting the situation in the arena in real time.
In the commentary booth, the two hosts were already in place, adjusting their equipment.
"Welcome to the Lujiang Arena, everyone!" The host, Nirvana, announced through the loudspeakers, "Today, we will witness the final showdown of the Dojo Promotion Tournament!"
The audience erupted in applause.
In the player tunnel, Li Luochen leaned against the wall, resting with his eyes closed. Several Poké Balls hung from his waist, and his expression was calm.
He arrived back from Rongcheng very late last night, but he seems to be in pretty good spirits right now.
Footsteps came from the other end of the passage.
"Young man, you're here quite early."
Zhang Lei strolled in slowly, a kind smile on his face.
He was in his thirties, with a robust build, and deep wrinkles around his eyes when he smiled.
"Master Zhang." Li Luochen opened his eyes and nodded as a greeting.
Zhang Lei walked over to him and leaned against the wall. He glanced at the young man, who was a decade younger than him, and remarked:
"You're a force to be reckoned with these youngsters. I watched your semi-final yesterday, and those Pokémon... wow..."
"But today is different." Zhang Lei's smile faded, and his eyes turned serious. "The final is three against three. I've prepared three Elite Four level Pokémon."
Li Luochen glanced at him and replied, "I know."
Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Good! You've got guts! Then I won't hold back!"
At the end of the passage, a staff member poked their head out: "Two contestants, prepare to enter!"
Li Luochen straightened up and walked towards the entrance of the arena.
Zhang Lei walked away from the other side.
When the two appeared, the audience erupted in cheers.
"The rules for this final are six to three. The battle ends when all of one side's Pokémon are unable to battle."
The sound of Nirvana resounded throughout the arena through the loudspeakers, and the cheers from the stands gradually subsided as everyone's attention focused on the sun-drenched field.
"Now, both teams, please send out your partners!"
Zhang Lei took the initiative.
He flicked his wrist, the Poké Ball spinning in his palm, then hurled it: "Incineroar, thanks for your help!"
A burst of red light erupted, and a majestic figure crashed to the ground.
The Fiery Roaring Tiger stood firmly in the center of the arena, its arms crossed, its fiery belt on its chest burning fiercely, radiating scorching heat.
It let out a low growl, its eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.
A gasp erupted from the audience.
"That's Gym Leader Zhang's signature Pokémon!"
"A Heavenly King-level Blazing Roaring Tiger! It's going all out right from the start!"
"The Universe's Number One Roaring Tiger!"
Zhang Lei smiled slightly as he looked at Li Luochen across from him.
Li Luochen remained calm as he reached out to touch the Master Ball at his waist.
"Regichikas, you go."
A crimson light shot into the sky!
A gigantic hand emerged first from the light, followed by an arm, and then a body as large as a mountain—
Regigigas!
Its shadow covered half the sky, and everyone in the audience instinctively leaned back and gasped.
Regigigas landed steadily in the center of the arena, its six eyes gleaming with a deep, eerie light, and the ground beneath its feet trembled slightly.
"Tiger's Shout!"
Incineroar looked up at its opponent, who was several times larger than itself. Its Flame Belt burned even brighter, and it activated its Intimidate ability, attempting to frighten Regigigas.
but!
"Reggie!"
Regigigas is not intimidated!
This is the unique arrogance of mythical beasts!
As fellow Heavenly Kings, why should I be affected by your characteristic?
The Emperor's younger brother must not be humiliated!
Zhang Lei's smile froze for a moment.
Completely immune to intimidation?!
Nirvana was stunned for several seconds before he came to his senses, his voice trembling slightly: "Both...both sides have sent out their partners! Zhang Lei sent out—the Blazing Roaring Tiger! And Li Luochen sent out—"
"Regichikas!"
The entire venue erupted in cheers!
Unexpectedly, Li Luochen actually sent Regigigas!
Even more terrifying is that it is not even affected by the Fiery Roaring Tiger's intimidation!
Exclamations of surprise rose and fell from the audience, and many people even stood up, craning their necks to get a better look.
It's important to know that Zhang Lei's Incineroar is an Elite Four level Pokémon, and its Intimidate ability is enough to terrify most opponents.
Regigigas didn't even lift his eyelids, as if he was completely oblivious to the oppressive feeling.
Its massive body remained completely still, not even changing the rhythm of its breathing.
"Hurry up and attack! I want to see a one-hit kill!"
Someone in the audience was shouting at the top of their lungs.
"Fiery Roaring Tiger, can you lead us to slay a god just this once?!"
"That's right! Even legendary Pokémon can get hurt!"
More spectators joined in the cheering, creating an atmosphere so heated it seemed like the arena would be overturned. Those supporting Zhang Lei hoped to witness a miracle of an underdog victory, while those supporting Li Luochen were eager to see Regigigas display his prowess.
On the field, the Blazing Roaring Tiger lowered its body, its fiery belt burning fiercely, and waves of heat radiated outwards.
There was no fear in its eyes, but rather an excitement.
Being able to battle with a legendary Pokémon is an honor for it.
"call......"
Zhang Lei took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on Regigigas opposite him.
He had coached for so many years and fought countless tough battles, but he had never faced an opponent of this caliber before. At this moment, his heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his chest.
But like the Blazing Roaring Tiger, he did not back down.
"Blazing Roaring Tiger, High-Five Surprise Attack!"
Zhang Lei gave the order with a decisive and crisp voice.
The moment the words were spoken, the Blazing Roaring Tiger moved.
With a burst of power from its four legs, its entire body shot out, leaving a scorching trail of red and black afterimages in the air.
In the blink of an eye, the Fiery Roaring Tiger had already charged in front of Regigigas!
Its right palm was raised high, and a surge of energy gathered on the fleshy pad of its palm before it slammed out!
Snapped! ! !
This palm strike landed hard on Regigigas's face!
The crisp sound echoed throughout the arena through the venue's recording equipment, and the audience held their breath, staring wide-eyed at the legendary giant.
Regigigas, however, remained completely still.
Its head didn't even turn slightly from the slap; its six eyes remained indifferently fixed ahead, as if watching a mosquito land on its face.
The Blazing Roaring Tiger maintained its outstretched palm stance, looking up at its opponent, who was dozens of times larger than itself. Its expression gradually changed from fierce to... bewildered.
Zhang Lei's lips twitched.
"This..." the host stammered, "The high-five hit! But Regigigas... didn't react at all!"
There was a two-second silence in the audience, followed by a deafening roar.
"Holy crap! That's way too hard!"
"Slapping you is like tickling you!"
"How are we supposed to fight Master Zhang like this?!"
Li Luochen stood at the other end of the venue, his expression calm.
He glanced at Zhang Lei, then at the Fiery Roaring Tiger that was still raising its paw, but didn't rush to give orders.
"I'm sorry," Li Luochen said softly, as if apologizing on behalf of Regigigas.
Zhang Lei: "...No need to apologize, really."