Who can withstand a single blow?

Chapter 63 Who can withstand a blow?

"To deal with Fire-type, use Water-type. Go, Slowbro!"

On the battle arena, Xia Mu was somewhat dumbfounded when the first challenger sent out his Pokémon.

That's too confident and too self-centered. He's treating him like he's not there.

Seriously, didn't they even ask him what Pokémon this acting gym leader sent out?

And shouldn't he be the one to send out his Pokémon first?

Most importantly, you absolutely must use fire-type attacks?

"Go, Gyarados." Since the other party had sent out a Pokémon first, there was no need for him to hesitate.

Shiny Gyarados appears and immediately uses Intimidate to lower the opponent's attack.

"Why is Gyarados red? Wait, why is it a Water-type Pokémon?" The challenger was clearly shocked by Gyarados's color first, and then couldn't help but ask.

This left Xia Mu speechless for a moment.

He now understood that, just as Blaine had said, most of the challengers were indeed mediocre.

"The one-on-one battle rules don't say I can't use Pokémon other than Fire-type. You just think the Cinnabar Gym only uses Fire-type Pokémon in battles."

The moment the words were spoken, Xia Mu became serious.

He didn't want to waste any more words with this challenger.

Moreover, the level 37 Slowbro was clearly a recently evolved Pokémon and was too weak.

"Gyarados, Thunderbolt!" At the command, the red Gyarados launched an attack.

This is the skill enhancement that Xia Mu just gave to Gyarados. In addition to learning Electric-type moves, it also learned Ground-type moves.

"Wait, Slowbro... Damn it, isn't it supposed to be the trainer attacking first?" Before the challenger could stop it, Slowbro was hit by Thunderbolt and lost its ability to battle.

"The rules have been changed to one-on-one, and the rule announcement also states that the challenger can no longer attack first." Xia Mu rolled his eyes and glanced at the referee.

This kid clearly didn't even look at the details of the battle rules after the venue reopened before barging in.

The first challenger was immediately escorted off the fighting ring by the security guards in black.

No matter how much he struggled and resisted, it was all in vain.

……

The second round continues.

"Hmph! I didn't expect the Cinnabar Gym Leader to use a Water-type Pokémon, and even know Electric-type moves. That idiot did manage to glean some useful information. In that case, I'll use Grass-type to deal with you! Go, Exeggutor."

"A Grass-type Exeggutor? Then you go ahead, Gyarados, just use Flamethrower."

Natsuki immediately issued the order to send out the red Gyarados again.

This challenger looks cool, but he's actually a goofball. He lost the initiative by not even letting him send out his Pokémon first.

"A red Gyarados that can breathe fire? How is that possible?... Exeggutor!!"

Amid gasps of surprise, the second round ended.

Another challenger was escorted out by security guards in black.

……

The third girl was quite beautiful, and Xia Mu took a few more glances at her.

"Those two losers told me your Gyarados isn't just red, it can use Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Hmph~~ I don't believe your Gyarados is all-powerful, watch my Magneton..."

"Electric-type is indeed super effective against Gyarados, but why are you all rushing in to deliver your Pokémon? Don't you even ask me what Pokémon I'll be sending out? After all, I don't only have Gyarados to use." Xia Mu sighed deeply.

She's pretty, and not very busty, so how can she be so brainless?

If he were a real Gym Leader, he'd be furious, wouldn't he? Does this kind of challenger even deserve a badge? No wonder the Indigo League is getting worse every year.

They're all just trying their luck and trying to get badges.

It was right for Chapman to close the museum.

Xia Mu might have been interested if the level was higher, but the three who came up were only around level 30, which speaks volumes.

It's quite remarkable if even one in ten of these challengers has a Pokémon that is level 40 or higher.

These three are probably all top-tier in terms of strength, which is why they secured the first challenge spot.

It easily defeated Magneton with Beedrill. Not to mention the advantage of its Ground/Drill type, its level advantage alone made any move a complete annihilation.

After all, Beedrill's level was 53.

……

The dojo challenge is ongoing.

Xia Mu wanted to move a chair over, sit down, and then eat sunflower seeds and drink tea while dealing with the challengers.

As he expected, most of them were around level 20 or 30. After 20 or 30 matches, even if he let his Pokémon do whatever they wanted, they could easily defeat their opponents by using their type advantage.

How boring.

Even when a few characters with a level exceeding 35 are dispatched, they still can't withstand a single move.

I did gain experience points, but after so many battles, none of my Pokémon leveled up.

The level gap is too large, and to meet the experience requirements for leveling up, you can only accumulate experience little by little.

As challengers took turns trying and failing, then another challenger took over, only to fail again... This continued for two hours. Over a hundred people couldn't withstand a single blow from Xia Mu, and everyone's confidence was severely shaken.

Who can withstand a single blow?

This proxy gym leader is a devil.

……

noon.

Xia Mu, Xia Bo, Mulan, and Sonia sat together eating.

They had a deep understanding of Xia Mu's strength. Even though Xia Bo had fought Xia Mu a few times, he never expected that Xia Mu had hidden such great strength.

A sense of having a successor filled Chaper's heart.

Xia Bo even thought that if this kid hadn't experienced that kind of thing since he was a child, he would probably have become a Heavenly King level expert by now.

They may even challenge for the regional championship title.

Of course, this is just wishful thinking. After all, there is also the possibility that Xia Mu might not have had this talent if he hadn't had these experiences.

Just as Xia Mu said, it was because of his experiences and accumulation over the years that he was able to reach this level of strength in one go.

"Will you continue to serve as the acting gym leader this afternoon?" Blaine asked.

Xia Mu nodded without hesitation. Although the harvest was indeed small, there was no better way at the moment.

In the last two days, he was unwilling to run around aimlessly anymore.

"Since we've started, let's go all the way. In short, let those challengers know that the Crimson Lotus Gym is not to be trifled with. If they want badges, they have to rely on their own abilities. Let those who try to sabotage us in the shadows know that swarm tactics are useless." With that, Xia Mu put down his chopsticks.

"I've finished eating. I'll go check on the Pokémon first."

With Xia Bo and Mulan's nods of agreement, Xia Mu got up and prepared to go to the courtyard.

Sonia then stood up and said, "I'll go too."

(End of this chapter)