Chapter 131: The Gap Between Elite Four and Champion
'BOOM!!!'
The X-Scissor and Cross Poison collided, causing a massive explosion.
But the chase didn't stop there—it continued.
Naturally, Beedrill was chasing down Crobat.
For Crobat, it had never imagined a day where it would be hunted by a bug Pokémon—and worse, be completely unable to fight back.
"If you can't dodge it, then face it head-on! Crobat, use Cross Poison continuously!!" Koga shouted, going all out.
Xia Mu narrowed his eyes. He didn't even need to give commands—Beedrill was already repeatedly using X-Scissor.
No matter how Crobat attacked or resisted, Beedrill easily blocked everything.
In fact, if Beedrill wanted, it could have finished Crobat instantly.
The level gap was simply too large. Even with a type advantage, it made no difference.
"So the gap is this huge... It seems I underestimated you. With your strength, you shouldn't be unknown." Koga muttered.
This battle reminded him of his youth—fighting powerful trainers where he could resist, but it didn't matter.
Xia Mu's strength was definitely Champion-level.
Koga suddenly realized—this might be part of a bigger plan by the Xia family.
Right before the Indigo League, Xia Mu appeared out of nowhere to sweep everyone.
Clearly, he was aiming for the championship.
Otherwise, why challenge gyms with this level of strength?
He even thought Xia Mu came to scout him—but in reality, Xia Mu simply wanted the Indigo League title.
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On the sidelines, Anzu, Aya, and Sonia watched seriously.
Sonia wasn't surprised—she already knew Xia Mu's strength.
Beedrill hadn't even Mega Evolved yet—this was only part of its power.
But Anzu and Aya were shocked.
Beedrill? This common regional bug Pokémon?
Being this strong?!
Unbelievable.
"Is this real? Crobat is being suppressed like this… Is father holding back?" Anzu said.
But Aya could tell—Koga was already doing everything he could.
She remembered how strong he had become… and yet now, he was helpless.
Only Champion Lance had ever done this to him.
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"Looks like it ends here." Xia Mu said calmly.
Koga felt his scalp go numb. He knew Xia Mu had been holding back the whole time.
"You're even more oppressive than Lance… I've never seen such a terrifying Beedrill. Even Giovanni's wasn't this strong."
That revealed a lot—Koga had fought both Lance and Giovanni.
"I'd like to meet Giovanni someday… and as for Lance, we'll fight sooner or later," Xia Mu smiled.
Then he gave the final command.
Beedrill used Pursuit and finished Crobat.
Since Crobat had already taken damage, the move's power doubled—ending the battle instantly.
"Crobat has lost the ability to fight… Beedrill wins…" Aya announced reluctantly.
Anzu stood frozen in shock.
She finally realized how arrogant she had been.
Xia Mu wasn't strong because of type advantage—he was just overwhelmingly powerful.
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Koga recalled Crobat and took a deep breath.
Next was the third battle.
"I won't surrender! My third Pokémon… Toxicroak!"
A Pokémon from the Sinnoh region appeared.
Toxicroak (Lv. 65, Female) Type: Poison/Fighting
Ability: Anticipation
Though strong, it wasn't ideal for Koga.
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"My third Pokémon… Arcanine."
A powerful Arcanine appeared, full of energy.
Koga could instantly tell—it was also Champion-level.
"Let's begin!" he said.
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!"
A massive blast of fire erupted.
"Dodge it!" Koga shouted.
Thanks to Anticipation, Toxicroak sensed danger and barely avoided it.
Even then, the heat scorched the ground black.
"If that hit directly… it would've been over."
"Don't underestimate us! Toxicroak, Sludge Shot!"
Poison attacks flew toward Arcanine.
"Use Extreme Speed!"
In an instant, Arcanine vanished—
BOOM!
Toxicroak was sent flying.
Though not defeated, it was heavily injured.
Koga clenched his fists nervously.
Xia Mu paused, observing. Was there any hidden strategy left?
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