Arrogance will only make him forget this point, and as things continue to develop, the slogan "Lead Pokémon to become the strongest in the world" will become nothing more than empty talk.
Baimu worked hard to recall the days when he was the temporary Gym Leader.
He found that when he discovered others' shortcomings, his understanding of Pokémon battles deepened, and the heavy responsibility of the Glazed Gym Leader taught him how to maintain humility and inner peace.
"Ah! Wula La!"
Xiaoguang's exclamation interrupted his thoughts.
Suddenly, he saw on the big screen that Xiaoguang's opponent in the second round was Wula La.
The powerful rival they once encountered at the Sinnoh Gorgeous Competition was once again stepping onto the same stage. It was truly a fateful encounter.
Baimu looked at his own.
"Oh!"
He smiled at Ge Mann, who was standing not far away with her mouth wide open, gazing at the screen dumbfounded. "What a coincidence! I hope we can have a battle that leaves a lasting impression."
"Uh haha..."
Ge Mann laughed awkwardly.
In the original script, Liuqia was supposed to be the strongest opponent in this Gorgeous Competition, and they were destined to leave a legendary battle in the annals of the competition.
As for Baimu, he had only won once by chance.
This time, he would be the defeated subordinate.
But why...
Did the script become like this!
Ge Mann swore that ever since she was inexplicably scared by Baimu's smile, her body would tense up whenever she met his gaze, like a stress response.
Perhaps compared to Liuqia, he was the first hurdle to overcome.
She avoided making eye contact with Baimu, becoming more certain in her heart.
——
The next day.
The first match of the second round.
After a night of mental preparation, Ge Mann stepped onto the battle stage.
The cheers and encouragement were particularly noisy.
Almost all of them were supporting her opponent.
"Whew..."
Ge Mann took a deep breath, looking at Baimu in the distance after several seconds.
As she felt her body relax, her mind also eased up significantly. Last night's "good" rest was very effective, knowing that a trainer's poor state could lead to catastrophic consequences in a battle.
Ge Mann did not want to fall before the battle even started.
She pulled out two Pokeballs and said solemnly, "I'll leave it to you, Haozi! Breloom!"
The Pokeballs shook lightly in response.
On the opposite side.
Baimu also decided on the Pokémon he would select.
According to his understanding, Ge Mann specialized in the Fighting Attribute, but her tactical style was not straightforward like the Fighting Attribute, with many unexpected changes.
Naturally.
No matter how many changes there are, if Mawile is sent out and its fists can hit, it will probably be over in one or two hits.
However, this kind of straightforward approach works for one match, offering a little Ore shock to the audience, but playing like that every time could harm Mawile and his public reputation.
With Shanren's genuine marketing expenses already spent, dragging him down would not be good.
Coordinator Trainers focus on fighting beautifully, making it pleasing to the eye is the most basic and main objective — it's not like Adam taught him for a month without reason!
"Thank you for waiting, audience friends!"
Vivian at the edge of the field swept her gaze over the two, confirming that both sides were in good condition, and smiled. "Without further ado, the first match of the second round of the Gorgeous Competition - begin!"
Both sides threw their Pokeballs.
Bang bang!
Among the colorful stars flying throughout the sky, Machoke and Breloom soared out, the former extending its thick arms to the side, while Breloom wrapped its tail around its forearm, twisting in two loops.
The two differ greatly in size, with Breloom only a little over a meter, while Machoke's height has already surpassed 1.9 meters.
At first glance, they look like a muscular man and a juvenile kangaroo.
It's widely known.
Well-developed Pokémon often have heights and weights exceeding the average, but this situation is not absolute; there are also special individuals who are born small and difficult to grow.
Ge Mann's Breloom is undoubtedly such a type.
Baimu quietly observed, countless pink and blue bubbles floating and colliding in front of him.
Pop pop pop—
In a series of bursting sounds, an altered-color Milotic and Blissey emerged.
"Milo~"
"Happy!"
Extreme beauty and gentle cuteness.
Although Machoke and Breloom's appearances were quite harmonious, the visual appeal of the altered-color Milotic and Blissey holds more advantages, and the superb nurturing from Adam rendered the latter two radiant.
Ge Mann's score was deducted.
Undoubtedly.
The score of a Gorgeous Competition battle always starts from the moment they appear.
"To actually give up the attribute advantage!"
Ge Mann didn't pay much attention to the screen, staring in amazement at the two Pokémon opposite him.
Fighting and Grass Attribute Pokémon against Normal and Water Attribute Pokémon, the superiority or inferiority is obvious; if it's not because of carelessness, then there must be something to rely on.
He hoped it was the former, but unfortunately Baimu was more likely to be the latter.
"Parasitic Seed! Bullet Fist!"
Let's test it!
"Now, Breloom!"
Breloom suddenly leapt up, the four fruit-like spheres on the tip of its long tail rustling and emitting green light as several luminous green seeds formed.
"Hoo!"
Machoke stepped forward, its fists raining down like a storm!
Whish-whish-whish!
The silver-lit fists turned into afterimages, and every precision strike hit those luminous green seeds, making them fall to the ground around the altered-color Milotic and Blissey at a speed almost like Instant Teleportation.
Pop-pop-pop-pop!
The seeds cracked open upon landing, countless tiny vines swiftly grew and reached out like living creatures towards the two Pokémon with claw-like movements!
"What an impressive combo! Firing out Parasitic Seeds like bullets using fists! These kinds of Parasitic Seeds are truly hard to defend against!"
Vivian's excited voice resounded.
Baimu's score started to deduct slightly, but it quickly stopped.
Because the speed of these Parasitic Seeds was not fast enough to leave the altered-color Milotic and Blissey without a response.
"Meeek~"
Accompanied by a low hum, a massive and clear water ring surged up, whirling around and around the altered-color Milotic and Blissey, rolling forward to engulf the incoming vines.
And uproot them completely!
Pa-pa-pa!
The crisp bursting sounds like needles popping balloons were actually the fine roots of the vines breaking away from the soil.
Baimu gazed at the distant Machoke and Breloom, saying, "Strong Mental Will, Water Flow Ring—expand."
"Meeek!"
The altered-color Milotic tilted its head up.
The massive water ring suddenly expanded outward in all directions, and the blue-eyed Blissey, using Spiritual Power, stood atop the water ring, quickly advancing towards Machoke and Breloom.
Ge Mann was not surprised but rather pleased, shouting, "Good timing! Double Sonic Fist! Don't give it a chance to use the move!"
No matter what tricks Blissey has, just don't give it the chance to use them!
"Hoo!"
"Now, Breloom!"
Machoke and Breloom exchanged a glance, and reddish-brown energy ignited between fist and claw, and they both punched towards the approaching Blissey riding the massive water ring!
Rumble!
The low, muffled hum from the air proved the weight of these two punches.
However, at the moment they swung their fists, Blissey had already slipped from the water ring to behind it, causing both punches to slam into the water ring bearing strong torque!
Bang! Bang!
Two splashes erupted.
Machoke and Breloom looked grave, both clearly feeling that before their fists could penetrate the water ring, a force inside removed about seventy to eighty percent of their power.
The remaining power completely dissipated in the spreading water ring...
Spreading?
No!
An even fiercer force came surging from all directions!
Bang!
Swoosh-lalala—
With a sound, both Pokémon were sent flying by the water ring!
"Machoke! Breloom!"
Ge Mann's expression changed dramatically, never expecting that just a Water Flow Ring not only obstructed two Sonic Fists but also sent his two Pokémon flying!
Fortunately.
Breloom's tail hooked onto Machoke's arm at the critical moment, and they did not separate but instead landed and rolled twice to the edge of the field.
Ge Mann's score took a substantial deduction.
But he couldn't care less about how much his score was docked, as the Blissey, having used Spiritual Power to separate from the ground, had somehow caught up with the two Pokémon, holding its little hands high.
"Happy~"
"Exchange Field!"
Baimu uttered a technique that to Ge Mann was nothing short of a nightmare.
Back during the Fallarbor Conference.
The perfect combination of Medicham and Meditite fell to this unexpected technique.
And now, Blissey used this move once again!
When the altered-color Milotic, its mouth imbued with cold light, suddenly replaced Blissey, and stood less than two meters from Breloom and Machoke, despair was evident on his face.