Zhuqing Breeding Center.
After serving as a special teacher for a day, Lance suddenly proposed a Pokémon battle with Li Wei.
It wasn't that Lance enjoyed bullying weaker opponents, but rather that the children wished for him to have a Pokémon battle.
Lance simply couldn't refuse the children's simple, unadorned wish.
Professor Professor Rowan and the old man were strong in theory and breeding, but their Pokémon battles were few and far between.
One of them was researching Pokémon evolution at Shanli Research Institute, and the other was delving into culinary arts in Celestic Town.
Moreover, Jubilife City didn't have a Gym Leader.
After much thought, Lance felt that Li Wei was the most suitable opponent.
After all, Li Wei's Pokémon were actually stronger than some Gym Leaders who had just taken over their Gyms.
Given that it was the children's wish, Li Wei accepted.
After all, a side quest had appeared.
Side Quest (Optional): Exhibition Match with ChampionLance.
Quest Objective: Last 10 rounds.
Quest Reward: Pokémon Random Item Lottery Ticket * 3
Although Aerodactyl, Gyarados, Salamence, and Dragonite...
Li Wei would most likely not be able to defeat even one of them.
But to last 10 rounds...
He could try.
Lasting 10 rounds would count as a success!
Li Wei chose to accept.
Lance whispered, "Don't worry, I'll use a newly bred Dragonite, its strength is similar to your Dragapult."
Li Wei was stunned, "How many Dragonite have you bred?!"
Li Wei had previously cared for three of Lance's Dragonite.
Among the three Dragonite, the weakest was Elite-level high-tier.
Lance chuckled, "Not many, just enough to form a team of Dragonite."
"..."
You shouldn't be called Lance,
You should be called DragoniteLance.
Professor Professor Rowan smiled, "Then, shall I be the referee for this match?"
The Breeding Center had an outdoor battleground.
It was after work hours, and most customers had already left.
Upon hearing that Li Wei and Lance were going to have a Pokémon battle,
Li Wei's family and the Breeding Center staff, along with the children from the Pokémon Summer Camp, surrounded the outdoor battleground, making it impossible to move.
"Battling Lance? Wouldn't that be a bit too difficult?"
The staff weren't looking down on Li Wei,
But after all, the opponent was the Johto region Champion, fourth in the last World Tournament, and everyone had seen the majestic figure of his Dragonite on TV.
The Breeding Center had been open for more than half a year, and the staff knew Li Wei very well.
Although his breeding ability was very strong, capable of making Super Aromatic Pokémon Puff and perfect quality Energy Cube...
Li Wei had not yet challenged any Gym, nor had he participated in any official battles.
Regarding this, Da You said,
"Losing is no loss, winning is a huge gain."
The moment Lance stood on one side of the battleground, holding a Poké Ball, Li Wei immediately felt his fighting spirit and confidence.
Unlike his worried family and staff, Li Wei only felt a little nervous, but more excited.
"Lucario!"
Li Wei's lips curled into a smile, "Just cheer me on."
If Lucario went up, Li Wei would have enough confidence to win, but there was no need.
After Professor Professor Rowan confirmed that both sides were on the battleground, he announced loudly:
"This is an exhibition match between JohtoChampionLance and Zhuqing Breeding Center's Li Wei. Each side may use one Pokémon, and losing the ability to battle means defeat!"
Lance raised his hand, and his cape billowed.
"Go, Dragonite!"
"Wooo!!!"
The plump (crossed out) Dragonite, with orange-yellow scales, a pair of small wings, and a pointed head, raised its strong upper limbs and roared loudly.
Don't let Dragonite's small wings fool you, its flying speed is incredibly fast.
Dragonite can fly through the sky at Mach speed, taking only 16 hours to circumnavigate the globe.
However, for Dragonite to reach Mach speed, the acceleration time needed is somewhat long.
Therefore, in battle, unless it uses Extreme Speed, it's difficult for Dragonite to reach Mach speed.
As a result, in battle, it can give the impression that Dragonite's speed is not particularly fast.
Looking at the Dragonite's information provided by the Identification (Intermediate).
Li Wei stated that Lance was indeed an honest person; what he said was close to the truth.
This was a Gym (Intermediate) level Dragonite, probably not long after evolving.
Name: Dragonite
Attribute: Dragon, Flying
Ability: Inner Focus (Will not flinch from the opponent's attacks)
Moves: Dragon Dance, Outrage, Dragon Tail, Aerial Ace, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Earthquake, Extreme Speed...
Strength Rating: Gym (Intermediate).
This was a purely physical attack-oriented Dragonite.
Dragon-type moves and Ice Punch would be very difficult for Dragapult to endure; one hit would likely leave it on its last legs.
"Go, Dragapult!"
"Doo-loo-loo~~"
Li Wei chose the Dragapult that had evolved from Drakloak a month ago.
Its current strength was also Gym (Intermediate) level.
The two sides could be said to be truly evenly matched.
However, Lance's Dragonite was a heavy warrior, while Li Wei's Dragapult was a high-speed warrior.
Seeing Li Wei's choice was Dragapult, Lance was clearly somewhat surprised.
Lance hadn't actually restricted Li Wei from using Dragapult; it wouldn't matter even if Li Wei used Metagross, Lucario, or his mother's Dragapult.
But Li Wei actually chose a Dragapult of similar strength.
Thinking of this, Lance's lips curled slightly, and he murmured, "You don't want to take advantage of me, do you?"
Professor Professor Rowan's raised hand swept downwards.
"Then, let the battle begin!"
"Dragapult, Will-O-Wisp!"
Dragapult let out a long cry, and several clusters of cold, eerie, purplish Will-O-Wisp circled and flew erratically towards Dragonite, covering a wide area!
"Dragonite, Dra... Aerial Ace to dodge!"
Lance had originally intended to use his classic opening, Dragon Dance...
But upon realizing Li Wei was using Will-O-Wisp, he immediately changed his command.
Lance found Li Wei more astute than expected, keenly judging that Dragapult might not be able to take two hits, and thus intended to use Will-O-Wisp to weaken Dragonite's physical attack ability.
"Has he already judged my Dragonite's training direction before we've even engaged in battle...?"
Lance couldn't help but feel excited, wanting to praise Li Wei's keen eye.
Dragonite's massive body burst forth with astonishing speed, its entire body covered in a blue glow, transforming into a streak of light, flying at high speed through the air!
Dragonite was unlucky; a small wisp of Will-O-Wisp still touched its wing!
Faint blue flames appeared on Dragonite's body, indicating that Dragonite had entered the burn status!
This would not only affect Dragonite's stamina but also weaken its physical abilities.
Da You exclaimed in surprise, "That's pretty good!"
Li Wei's first objective was completed.
Lance gave a wry smile, "It actually hit."
But Dragonite still maintained its Aerial Ace trajectory, charging towards Dragapult.
"Dragapult, Phantom Force!"
Hearing Li Wei's command, Lance's lips curled slightly, and he clenched his hand in the air.
"Dragonite, Thunder Wave!"