With randomly assigned opponents, Jiang Chen's first opponent was a woman named Xiao Ling.
"My opponent is actually a handsome young man."
Xiao Ling, both in her attire and makeup, exuded a seductive and charming aura, throwing a flirtatious glance at Jiang Chen.
"Hmph, shameless woman."
In the audience, Xiao Luoxue, sitting with Ning Ya, snorted coldly, clearly very displeased with Jiang Chen's opponent, Xiao Ya.
Why wasn't she my opponent? If she were, I'd definitely make her cry.
"Exactly, this woman is shameless. But you can rest assured, Young Master definitely wouldn't fall for a woman like her," Ning Ya said to Xiao Luoxue.
"I know. Jiang Chen's taste wouldn't be that bad."
However, even though she knew in her heart that Jiang Chen wouldn't fall for that woman – the woman was only outwardly seductive, where else could she compare to her? – she still felt somewhat annoyed.
"After the competition, would you like to chat about some fun things with me?"
Xiao Ling's lips curved upwards, revealing a seductive hint.
"Auntie, the powder on your face is too thick. Do you dare to remove your makeup and speak?"
Jiang Chen's eyes held disgust. This world also had cosmetic dark arts, even more potent than those in the world he came from before transmigrating.
Although this woman looked good after putting on makeup, Jiang Chen wondered how many layers of thick powder were on her face.
He was sure that this woman's true appearance was definitely not good.
"What did you just call me?" Xiao Ling's face darkened.
Originally, seeing Jiang Chen, this rare handsome young man, she couldn't help but want to tease him. If something really happened, it would definitely be a huge profit for her with no loss.
But Jiang Chen's single "Auntie" instantly broke her defense.
She was only twenty years old now, yet someone called her "Auntie."
"You brat, I will definitely not let you off."
Xiao Ling secretly gritted her teeth. She had initially planned to go easy on Jiang Chen because he was handsome, but now that wasn't necessary. She would make Jiang Chen understand what cruelty was.
She didn't know Jiang Chen, nor had she investigated the participants' information, so she was unaware of Jiang Chen's strength.
However, seeing Jiang Chen's age, she knew he wasn't old and was confident of victory.
"Go, Venusaur, Blastoise."
Xiao Ling released Venusaur and Blastoise. These two Pokémon were indeed not weak, both Pseudo-Elite Stage 9.
"Your strength is a bit too weak to participate in this competition."
Jiang Chen directly sent out Gardevoir and Nidoqueen.
The intensity of each Submerged Dragon Cup Trainer Tournament varied, and this year's Submerged Dragon Cup Trainer Tournament's intensity far exceeded the previous one.
Last year's champion might not even qualify for the top sixteen this year; the gap was that immense.
Xiao Ling's two Pokémon might not have been weak in previous tournaments, but in this year's, she was indeed not strong enough, merely one of the participants running alongside.
"Blastoise, use Hydro Pump."
"Venusaur, use Leaf Storm directly."
Xiao Ling wanted to see Jiang Chen instantly crushed. A mere Nidoqueen, utterly unremarkable.
Although that Shiny Gardevoir is rare, it's completely vulnerable in front of my two Pokémon.
The incoming Hydro Pump and Leaf Storm were suddenly blocked by Psychic. Immediately after, Blastoise and Venusaur were unable to move due to Gardevoir's Psychic.
Their bodies were controlled by Gardevoir's Psychic.
Next, the Nidoqueen nearby also moved, delivering a Double Kick. One kick each to Venusaur and Blastoise. Both Pokémon immediately lost their ability to battle.
"Trainer Jiang Chen wins."
The referee announced with a stunned expression.
Presumably, the referee hadn't expected the battle to end so quickly, which was why he had such a bewildered look.
Even after the referee announced Jiang Chen's victory, Xiao Ling was still in a daze. Her two ace Pokémon had lost their ability to battle just like that.
She had wanted to reach the finals. Xiao Ling's minimum goal was to reach the top four.
But now, she was already halfway to the edge of a cliff. Having lost this battle, Xiao Ling could only participate in the consolation round.
If she lost the consolation round as well, she would be eliminated.
"Return, Nidoqueen." Jiang Chen recalled Nidoqueen. Then, Gardevoir followed Jiang Chen closely as he left the battle arena.
Seeing Jiang Chen's match end, Ning Ya and Xiao Luoxue had already left the stands and arrived backstage to meet up with Jiang Chen.
"Come on, let's go watch Ling Wanqiu's match. I hope she doesn't mess up."
Xiao Luoxue pulled Jiang Chen along.
Although she and Ling Wanqiu were rivals in love, Xiao Luoxue didn't want to see Ling Wanqiu fail. Even if Ling Wanqiu were to be eliminated, it would have to be by her.
By the time Jiang Chen and the others arrived at Ling Wanqiu's match venue, Ling Wanqiu's match had already ended with an easy victory. Gu Shuangyue also won easily.
They directly brought out their strongest Pokémon, making their opponents doubt their lives.
Ling Wanqiu and Gu Shuangyue both had Pokémon with Elite-level strength, easily overwhelming any Pokémon below Elite-level.
Hearing Ling Wanqiu's account and knowing she won very easily, Xiao Luoxue immediately felt relieved.
Her Pokémon's strength was no worse than Ling Wanqiu's. If Ling Wanqiu could win so easily, could she possibly lose?
Sure enough, in the afternoon, Xiao Luoxue also won easily and did not "flip over" (fail).
There were over three hundred participants in total, but truly powerful trainers accounted for less than one-tenth. As long as luck wasn't extremely bad, there would generally be no upsets.
"Double Battles are quite interesting."
Xiao Luoxue couldn't help but say.
She used Pheromosa and Garchomp, two pseudo-legendary Pokémon, easily sweeping away the opponent's two Pokémon.
"If you find it interesting, research it more."
The most crucial aspect of Double Battles is coordination. Ling Wanqiu and Xiao Luoxue were still beginners. If both sides used Pokémon of similar strength, it would be very difficult for these two beginners to win.
"To celebrate our victory on the first day, I've already prepared a celebratory banquet for you."
Ning Ya said with a smile.
"This is only the first round of the elimination matches, and you're already holding a celebratory banquet? Isn't that a bit too arrogant?" Jiang Chen's expression was a bit strange when he heard Ning Ya mention the celebratory banquet.
People who pop champagne halfway through usually don't fare well later.
"That's right, it's a bit too early to celebrate now," Ling Wanqiu nodded in agreement.
"Sister Ning Ya went through a lot of trouble to organize this; don't disappoint her good intentions," Xiao Luoxue said.
Xiao Luoxue was very interested in this celebratory banquet; she didn't want Jiang Chen to cancel it.
Ning Ya had prepared a very lavish celebratory banquet. Although it was indeed a bit early to celebrate now, the big meal was certainly very enjoyable.
Then, on the second day, the second round of elimination matches began. In this round, Jiang Chen still won easily, directly overwhelming his opponent.
After winning two matches, Jiang Chen directly advanced from the elimination rounds.
Gu Shuangyue and Ling Wanqiu also had smooth progress, but Xiao Luoxue almost "flipped over." Although she didn't completely fail, she almost had to go to the consolation round.
In this battle, Xiao Luoxue used Pikachu and Milotic. One was outwardly cute, and the other was very beautiful, but the opponent's Pokémon were no weaker than Xiao Luoxue's.
Xiao Luoxue didn't have much experience with Double Battles, and the coordination between her two Pokémon wasn't particularly good, leading to Pikachu being defeated early.
Fortunately, Milotic unleashed its power in the end, successfully defeating the opponent's two Pokémon in a one-versus-two situation.
"That was close, but we finally advanced smoothly."
Xiao Luoxue was a bit nervous. Although there was still a consolation round, even if she lost, she wouldn't be directly eliminated. But if she lost, wouldn't she be laughed to death?
"You insisted on the celebratory banquet yesterday, and today you're the most disappointing one."
"Didn't I not fail?" Xiao Luoxue retorted, unconvinced, when she heard Jiang Chen's words.
"You should be glad you didn't fail. If you did, you'd be the most embarrassed one, and you wouldn't be able to hold your head up."
"What a pity, I was all ready to mock you after you lost." Ling Wanqiu said with a regrettable expression.
"Hmph, I won't give you the chance to mock me."
Xiao Luoxue also knew that she had indeed been a bit overconfident. She had won too easily yesterday, which made her overconfident.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have used Pikachu and Milotic.
If she had been more cautious, she would have definitely used Pheromosa and Garchomp. As long as she wasn't extremely unlucky and didn't encounter an overly strong opponent, she would definitely win with Pheromosa and Garchomp.
Because both of those Pokémon had Elite-level strength.
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