The Beijing Stadium was filled with resounding cheers, the audience's enthusiasm reaching its peak as the second semifinal match began. The atmosphere of the Beijing stadium was electrifying with the enthusiasm of the audience who could hardly wait to watch the next match. All eyes are on the two trainers who will battle in this match: Liangyi, the Northern Champion, known for his calculated strategies, and Chen Xiang, the Southern Elite Four, renowned for his intelligence in utilizing Pokémon potential with surprising flair.
The second match in the semifinals began with an equally intense spirit. In the stadium filled with hysterical spectators, cheers echoed, energizing the two coaches who were about to face off in this grand arena. Liangyi, the Northern Champion, stood confidently on one side of the arena, while Chen Xiang, the Southern Elite Four, was ready to face the great challenge on the other side.
Liangyi started the match by calling Garchomp, his reliable Pokémon known for its incredible speed and deadly attacks. Garchomp stood tall, growling with full strength, ready to battle. On the other hand, Chen Xiang called upon Cinderace, a Fire-type Pokémon full of surprises and extraordinary agility. Cinderace is not only known for its powerful attacks but also for its Libero ability, which allows it to change types according to the move it uses.
As soon as the match began, Cinderace immediately showcased its agility by launching a Pyro Ball attack, a fireball that sped toward Garchomp. The blazing fire almost hit Garchomp, but Liangyi was ready. With incredible speed, Garchomp deftly dodged, sliding sideways using its Sand Veil ability, which increased its evasion in sandy weather. Before Cinderace could prepare for its next attack, Liangyi immediately commanded Dragon Claw, a quick and precise strike that hit Cinderace's body, which was unprepared to receive the counterattack.
Cinderace staggered back, but Chen Xiang remained calm. Using Libero, Cinderace changed its type to Fire to avoid further damage from the Dragon Claw attack. Seeing this, Liangyi was unfazed. He commanded Garchomp to use Stealth Rock, setting up sharp stone traps that would deal additional damage to Pokémon entering the arena in this battle. This move demonstrates Liangyi's astuteness in preparing a long-term strategy.
After placing Stealth Rock, Garchomp attacked again with an Earthquake, shaking the arena with tremendous ground power. Cinderace, although fast, could not avoid the powerful attack. The ground trembled and Cinderace was thrown back a few steps, although it still managed to hold its ground.
Even though he seemed to be falling behind, Chen Xiang did not give up easily. Calmly, he replaced Cinderace with the next Pokémon, Toxtricity, which can attack with powerful electric and poison-type moves. Chen Xiang hoped to use Overdrive, a high-powered electric attack that could put great pressure on Garchomp. However, Liangyi remained unfazed. Quickly, Garchomp utilized its speed and agility to dodge most of the attacks, and used Earthquake once again, dealing a heavy blow to Toxtricity.
Both trainers continued to exchange attacks, each demonstrating their expertise in choosing the right Pokémon and strategies. Chen Xiang replaced Toxtricity with Excadrill, which has exceptional abilities in facing Garchomp. With its strong steel type, Excadrill began attacking with Iron Head, trying to hit the agile Garchomp. However, Garchomp, experienced in facing various attacks, avoided most of them and countered with a Dragon Claw attack targeting Excadrill with high precision.
Liangyi knew that to win this match, he had to make a quick decision immediately. Garchomp, although it had been injured several times, remained in extraordinary condition. On the other hand, Chen Xiang also did not want to give up easily. When Excadrill was almost defeated, Chen Xiang switched his last Pokémon to Dragapult, a Dragon and Ghost-type Pokémon that is very fast and unpredictable. With Dragapult, Chen Xiang hoped to surprise Liangyi.
However, Liangyi was not surprised. He knew that a Dragon-type attack would be a serious threat to Garchomp, but he had already prepared a strategy for it. With a well-thought-out tactic, Garchomp launched its final attack: Outrage. This extraordinary attack unleashed Garchomp's full power, gliding at incredible speed, and struck Dragapult and the entire last line of Chen Xiang's Pokémon with a devastating blow.
The attack shattered Chen Xiang's last line of Pokémon, rendering him unable to continue the match. Garchomp stood tall, panting, but victory was already in hand.
Loud cheers echoed throughout the Beijing stadium. Liangyi breathed a sigh of relief, watching Garchomp who had ended the battle with a glorious victory. The audience cheered, amazed by this extraordinary and unexpected battle. Although Chen Xiang put up a great fight with his clever strategy, in the end, Liangyi's Garchomp proved to be too tough.
Liangyi saluted Chen Xiang respectfully, while Chen Xiang applauded as a sign of appreciation for this intense battle.
At the farm, Yang Chen watched intently. "An extraordinary battle." "Liangyi played with a cool head and made excellent use of Garchomp's speed," Yang Chen said to Reba.
"Indeed, both had great strategies," Reba replied, smiling as she watched Liangyi celebrate his victory.
This battle demonstrated the importance of speed, strength, and strategy in determining the winner, and thus, Liangyi successfully advanced to the finals, ready to face Zhao Feng in a match that promised to be even more thrilling.
Yang Xiaolin, who was monitoring the situation from the committee room, felt a bit more at ease. At least, the more risky phase has passed. But he also knew that if the Galaxy Team really intended to attack, the final moment could be a critical point.
When the semi-final round was over, Yang Chen continued to monitor the movements around the tournament arena. He ensured that Gengar was still in Beijing, keeping everything safe. With Gengar's presence, Yang Chen felt more at ease, even though he knew that threats could come at any time.
However, even though there are still no signs of an attack, Yang Chen's feeling of vigilance is growing stronger. Mewtwo and Team Galaxy remain a mystery waiting to be solved.
Yang Chen sighed deeply, then turned to Reba. "Today, we can relax a bit. But tomorrow, we'll get back to focusing. We have to be ready for whatever might happen."
Reba nodded and hugged him tightly, "I know you will always be ready, Chen."
The tournament continued, but the atmosphere at the farm remained tense. Those days might seem calm, but behind it all, Yang Chen felt that something bigger was waiting to happen.