"How about a 2-on-2 for the battle rules?"
Considering that Yun Guancheng might have depleted some of his Pokémon's physical strength during battle training, Yun Miao proposed the rule of 2-on-2.
"No problem," Yun Guancheng nodded.
"I have no problem with it either, by the way, Master Yun... This arena, it can be transformed, right?" Fang Yuan nodded, then suddenly asked.
He pointed at the current arena and then gestured toward a composite arena of water and ground not far away.
"Because I want to send out Water-type Pokémon for battle, so..."
Fang Yuan wasn't afraid that revealing the nature of his Pokémon would put him at a disadvantage. After all, this was not an important battle. Moreover, even if Milotic were to lose, in the arena combined with water and ground, other than Monferno, both Glutton and Self-detonating Magnetic Monster had the power to turn the tide of the battle, so there was no need for much concern.
"A Water Arena, huh...'' Yun Miao said, ''As you wish."
With that, he walked to a square area outside the arena and firmly stomped his foot several times in a pattern. Moments later...
Rumble rumble.
The terrain began to change; the center of the floor moved aside to reveal a deep pool of water.
Although the pool was not large, it was sufficient for small and medium-sized Water-type Pokémon to maneuver nimbly.
In the arena, the pool and the ground each occupied half of the space.
Fang Yuan glanced at the field. High technology, indeed...
However, the size of the pool was still rather small for a large Pokémon like Milotic. But there was no helping it; after all, it was indoors.
"Let's open the top as well," Yun Miao stomped two more times, and the ceiling above the area opened up, turning the battleground into an open-air one.
With this change, both Water and Flying-type Pokémon could better demonstrate their strengths.
The terrain was now a complex arena of water, ground, and sky. The battle rules were the most common 2-on-2.
After confirming the battle information, Yun Miao took the initiative to act as the referee.
Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng both took out their Poké Balls at the same time and released their Pokémon into the field.
"I choose you, Kingdra," said Yun Guancheng as he released his Pokémon, a blue creature that looked like a seahorse with dragon-like horns on its head and a pair of fins where the gill covers were, appeared in the pool.
"Kingdra!" It spurted water, displaying a determination to win.
Facing Fang Yuan, who might send out a Water-type Pokémon, Yun Guancheng also chose to deploy a Water-type Pokémon. The combination of Dragon and Water attributes provided excellent resistance, and with its strong species ability, this Kingdra was undeniably an incredibly formidable Pokémon.
"Milotic!" On Fang Yuan's side, he naturally chose to send out Milotic.
After evolving, Milotic had been trained by Fang Yuan for a month, improving in strength significantly, especially in the performance of its healing-type moves...
Additionally, in this battle, Milotic actually had an advantage... Kingdra was male.
"Muuu~~~" A haunting melody echoed, instantly shattering Kingdra's concentrated will to win.
By now, many of the Dojo Apprentices had heard of the battle here and immediately dropped their training to crowd around.
There was a good show to watch!
Kingdra, the majestic dragon type Spirit evolved from Seadra with the help of Dragon Scales, is the monarch of the deep sea, whose mere yawn can cause whirlpools, and whose body movement can stir up huge vortices. Upon awakening and opening its eyes, it can even create twisters! This Spirit carries an aura of immense strength, symbolizing the noble and powerful among water-type Spirits.
And its opponent... was not to be outshone, the rare, noble, and elegant mystical elf Milotic.
As Milotic made its entrance, shrouded in mist, many Dojo Apprentices couldn't help but marvel. Even though they had seen pictures of Milotic on the internet and in textbooks, as ordinary Trainers, the chances to actually see Milotic are extremely rare.
Fang Yuan's Milotic was much more beautiful than the ones in the pictures, with scales as beautiful as a rainbow, changing colors with every angle, simply mesmerizing.
The swaying silhouette of its tail immediately soothed the hearts of many onlookers, and... at just a glance from Milotic, its opponent, Kingdra, was instantly charmed.
The beauty degree provided by the blue energy blocks changed Milotic's aura from the inside out, an attribute that even the most diligent beauty groomers could hardly achieve through external grooming.
A body of charm... charming moves... a prideful heart... had been woven into Milotic's instincts, every move it made exuded an unparalleled enchanting effect.
Facing Kingdra, which might contain formidable physical strength within its body, Milotic proudly lifted its head, certain of victory, for it was just too beautiful.
"Kingdra!!" Initially, Yun Guancheng felt like dismissing Milotic's extravagant entrance as all show and no substance, but after realizing Milotic's charming ability, he no longer dared to underestimate it and immediately called out loud to wake Kingdra.
The Trainer's call helped Kingdra recover, but it still appeared slightly dazed upon seeing Milotic.
Is this the power of Milotic…
Water Dragon Master Yun Miao looked towards Milotic, slightly surprised. Being recognized as a Trainer by such a proud Milotic, this Fang Yuan must possess a unique charisma. If he enters the Dragon Cave successfully, he might indeed gain the companionship of a powerful member of the dragon clan.
The battle had already begun.
"Water Gun!!"
As the battle started, both Trainers shouted in unison.
Boom!!
A tumultuous water flow gathered in front of Milotic, turning into a high-speed jet of water aimed at its opponent, filled with a sense of power.
In comparison, Kingdra's Water Gun seemed much smaller.
Spurt!!
The Water Gun from Kingdra was thin, not as robust as an ordinary Water Gun, but also different from a Water Gun in that the water flow was less dispersed.
The super high-speed water flow concentrated tightly and, with a great boost, pierced through Milotic's Water Gun and continued forward!
In the use of Water Gun and control over water energy, Kingdra, who has been trained by Yun Guancheng for who knows how long, was clearly superior to Milotic.
Milotic's Water Gun was penetrated, turning into splashes all over the arena, causing the Dojo Apprentices to exclaim. Although Milotic's initial entrance was impressive, when it came to raw strength, it seemed that Kingdra, trained by the dragon Trainer Yun Guancheng, had the upper hand.
However.
The attack that effortlessly pierced through Milotic's Water Gun couldn't get close to touching Milotic itself, blocked by another stream of water.
The high-speed rotation move Whirlpool, accelerated by an unknown airflow, lifted a waterfall-like volume of water, forming a circular rotating water wall.
This water wall, seemingly impregnable as an absolute defense, successfully stopped Kingdra's super high-speed, high-pressure narrow Water Gun.
"This Milotic has probably been trained for only a short period, not appearing as if it has been trained for years…" As Milotic's Water Tornado appeared, Yun Guancheng issued another command: "Kingdra, perform 'Pray for Rain' while executing high-speed movement!!"