On the Pokémon battle field, the Scyther leader showed mercy, and although the Scizor lost, it wasn’t injured. After stepping down from the platform, Wen Qi still had Bellossom heal it, and before long, the Scizor was back to its former self.
In this battle, despite the Scizor’s defeat, Wen Qi initially thought to comfort it, but when he looked at the Scizor, he found it showed no signs of discouragement. Its resolute eyes revealed a full expectation and firm determination for the future. The Scizor knew well that its level was far from its father’s, and this loss was only to be expected. It stood quietly to the side, replaying every detail of the fight in its mind, earnestly pondering its own shortcomings. The Scizor had unwavering faith in its trainer, knowing he possessed exceptional training skills and wisdom. Under his careful guidance, its strength would surely soar. It could already envision itself a year later, after intense training, becoming far stronger. It believed that by this time next year, facing its father again, it could win through true ability. At that moment, the Scizor’s heart was full of hope, eager to start new training and strive toward that goal.
Wen Qi couldn’t figure out what the Scizor was thinking—why did it seem so fired up? Had the Scyther leader knocked its brains loose? Still, seeing it seemed fine, he felt relieved.
Meanwhile, the battle on the field continued. In the lively arena, a level 58 Scyther and a level 57 Venusaur stood opposite each other, a thrilling fight about to begin. The crowd was electrified, cheers rising and falling without end.
As the battle started, the Scyther fiercely unleashed “Bullet Punch,” its pincers striking with lightning speed like bullets. The Venusaur reacted quickly, using “Ingrain” to root itself firmly, successfully weathering the rapid assault. The audience gasped in awe. Seeing this move ineffective, the Scyther followed up with “Metal Claw,” its sharp claws gleaming with metallic luster as it slashed at the Venusaur. The Venusaur calmly activated “Growth,” instantly boosting its power. The Scyther’s attacks grew fiercer, using “Aerial Ace” to trace a graceful yet fierce arc through the air, charging at the Venusaur again. The Venusaur responded coolly, releasing “Sleep Powder” in a gentle mist, trying to put the Scyther to sleep. The Scyther struggled to stay awake and pressed on with “Air Slash,” which howled through the air. Seizing the moment, the Venusaur unleashed “Earthquake,” a powerful shockwave that shook the entire arena, making the Scyther unsteady. As the Scyther wobbled, the Venusaur delivered its final move, “Leaf Blade,” sharp leaves flying like blades straight at the Scyther. The Scyther could no longer resist and crashed to the ground. The Pokémon on the field erupted in cheers, “Venusaur wins, Venusaur wins” echoing to the skies. The Venusaur, with tenacious will and clever skill use, had triumphed over the mighty Scyther.
After a brief rest, the final battle began. The level 60 quasi-champion Scyther leader faced off against the level 57 Venusaur in a match of starkly unequal strength. From the start, the Scyther leader displayed overwhelming power, vanishing in a flash with “U-turn” to appear before the Venusaur, its sharp pincers striking with fierce intensity. The Venusaur hastily countered with “Vine Whip” to block. But the Scyther leader’s strength was too great; it followed up with “X-Scissor,” a powerful attack that shattered the Venusaur’s defense. The Venusaur was knocked back several steps. The audience held their breath for the Venusaur, their shouts tense with worry. Yet the Scyther leader gave no respite, unleashing “Fury Cutter” again, its pincers striking like lightning in rapid succession. The Venusaur couldn’t withstand it and was instantly defeated, collapsing to the ground. The Scyther leader won easily, and the Scyther clan burst into enthusiastic cheers, waving their pincers in celebration of the overwhelming victory. The Venusaur’s team, on the other hand, was dejected; the Venusaur felt frustrated, thinking why the leader hadn’t brought two quasi-champions from the clan to help—then they wouldn’t have lost so decisively. They hung their heads and silently left the field.
This battle ended with the Scyther leader’s crushing victory, further elevating the Scyther clan’s prestige. At that moment, the reigning Venusaur, watching the victorious Scyther leader, couldn’t help but sigh to itself: “This strength is really impressive. If I hadn’t broken through to champion level, I might not have been able to beat it.” Earlier, the reigning Venusaur knew the Scyther leader would participate, so it had given up on sending two quasi-champions from its clan. It clearly understood they couldn’t beat the Scyther leader. To avoid dampening the clan’s morale, it didn’t bring them along. Since losing was inevitable, sending a few random ones would do—unexpectedly, they still got second place, which wasn’t bad.
With that, all five group matches concluded. Though the tournament lasted only two short days, it greatly benefited Wen Qi. So, he steadily stepped onto the stage, his face beaming with a gratified and satisfied smile. He cleared his throat and said in a loud voice: “Dear friends, these two days of Pokémon battle matches have been like a wonderful adventure. In this brief yet intense time, we’ve witnessed countless spectacular fights.” Wen Qi’s gaze swept across the audience and the participating Pokémon, continuing: “Every battle was a blend of wisdom and courage. Every Pokémon gave its all, showcasing unique skills and tenacious spirit. Whether it was the Scyther’s fierce attacks or the Venusaur’s clever defenses, they all amazed us.” “This tournament was not just a test of strength but a forge for growth. We saw the Pokémon’s progress in battle and their perseverance in the face of difficulty. Every failure is a stepping stone for growth, and every victory is a reward for effort.” Wen Qi paused, his tone growing more impassioned: “I believe that through this tournament, we’ve all gained a deeper understanding of our own strength and a clearer direction for future training. Let us keep improving and look forward to even more exciting battles next time!” As he finished, a warm and prolonged sound rose from the audience. Wen Qi smiled and waved to everyone, and this thrilling event came to an end in an atmosphere full of hope.
Then came the most important moment: the awards ceremony. The arena’s atmosphere surged to a peak again, with the audience eagerly watching the podium. Wen Qi steadily stepped up, holding the trophies and prizes symbolizing honor.