Pokemon: My Trainer Simulator

Chapter 1089: Chapter 654: Monster Quasi-God (2)

Whoosh!

The overwhelming energy tore through the air, transforming into a fierce dragon shape that charged towards the sky, spreading its emaciated giant wings with a terrifying momentum that seemed determined to devour its opponent.

The scene that obscured the sky caused a shiver in the heart.

However.

The Energy Flying Dragon also attacked in vain.

Dragapult vanished like a ghost from its original spot, disappearing as if with Instant Movement.

Seeing this scene.

Genji still maintained a cold demeanor, even as Shelgon slowly ran back to his side without any change in stance and made no preparations to attack actively.

Outside the arena.

The young Dragon Tamers didn’t understand why Genji was doing this, and anxiously asked the older Dragon Tamers around them.

Elder Qing Liu quietly explained, "This is called a defensive counterattack tactic. It looks silly to wait for an opponent’s attack, but in reality, it is a style that tests a trainer’s skills greatly..."

Defensive counterattack.

It’s one of Baimu’s best tactics, and it’s not a new strategy. Any trainer with a Pokémon with excellent dual-defense will have tried this tactic to some extent.

However, the tactic demands a lot from both the Pokémon and the trainer, requiring not only that the Pokémon can withstand hits but also that the trainer can seize the opportunity to attack.

Without meeting either condition, it directly results in a loss in battle.

Whether both are adequate is determined by the Pokémon’s long-term dual-defense and endurance training and the trainer’s battle experience, a style honed by time.

Without a doubt.

As a seasoned member of the Four Heavenly Kings, Genji lacked none of these.

Everyone was surprised and immediately said, "Then isn’t Lord Baimu in trouble?"

"How could that be, no tactic is invincible in this world, no matter how rich Genji and Shelgon’s experience is, there will come a time when they expose flaws, even machines break down one day!"

Elder Qing Liu shook his head.

He hadn’t mentioned that Genji’s age was affecting his increasingly unfocused mental state.

When younger, his personality was too reckless and impulsive, often overconfident to the point of getting lost, leading to a period of repeated defeats.

By the time he realized his mistakes in middle age, he was overshadowed by more brilliant people.

After struggling to reach his later years, when his battle experience and Pokémon tempering reached their peak, his body began to deteriorate, and his condition declined.

Meanwhile, equally brilliant individuals like Da Wu and Mikoli had already completed their growth, surpassing one formidable trainer after another, including him, to stand at the Peak of Hoenn...

’Genji could have become a Champion.’

All Dragon Tamers in Meteor Village thought so back then, but who would have imagined that decades later, the young man who challenged every Dragon Tamer and won would remain just a step away from the summit.

What a pity.

That’s what everyone thinks.

But no one knows Genji’s true thoughts.

Elder Qing Liu squinted his eyes, watching the thin and aged Genji as if looking at an ancient pine tree that stood resolute.

Stubbornly growing on the rock, even when all the pine needles fall and the cones decay, swaying in the wind, it refuses to wither, trying to demonstrate its tenacious spirit.

What an awe-inspiring vitality!

Genji.

Whatever your reasons for delaying retirement, I hope you achieve your desires.

Elder Qing Liu silently thought.

——

In the arena.

Baimu also saw through Genji’s intentions.

He knew the opponent was a strong trainer who would adjust his tactics according to his Pokémon’s inclinations, differing slightly from the early styles of trainers like Ash Ketchum and Alice, who would charge relentlessly with one tactic.

Shelgon’s responsiveness had been tested by the earlier Dragon’s Pulse.

He also took a brief glimpse at this guy’s attack power.

Honestly, it was a bit intimidating.

He highly suspected Shelgon’s Special Attack capability had already exceeded several 252s; otherwise, how could it unleash such power just relying on its Species Value?

It’s like facing an old master in battle.

The trainer themselves have rich battle experience, and the Pokémon have additional capabilities honed from years of battle and training.

Very headache-inducing.

But it must be accepted.

After all, Ash Ketchum’s twenty-some years of travel experience allowed Pikachu to defeat the Island God Tapu Koko; what about Genji’s decades with the Four Heavenly Kings letting Shelgon be slightly overpowered?

The fact that abilities haven’t maxed out in the Sixth Dimension shows the animated world’s leniency.

Besides.

Dragapult isn’t incapable of fighting Shelgon.

The top few in Baimu’s current team have strength reaching the threshold of top Celestial Kings, and he dared claim to match Genji on paper, even having a slight edge.

"Shadow Clone!"

He waved his hand and shouted, "Use Dragon Arrow again!"

"Waddles~"

Dragapult quickly darted out, transforming into thousands in the blink of an eye, with countless afterimages filling most of the sky, making it dizzying to watch.

From Shelgon’s perspective, only a small part could be seen, so many were actually there to confuse Genji.

The next moment.

A cerulean Dragon Flame erupted from the napes of Dragapult’s afterimages, with countless Dreepy screeching loudly, rushing downward like small missiles.

"Heeyah!!"

"Heeyah~"

The massive number of Dreepy was dizzying, their trailing flames creating dazzling light streaks, like a meteor shower cutting through the night sky, mesmerizing the watching Meteor People.

It was already extremely difficult to discern Dragapult’s true body, let alone with so many rapidly moving Dreepy...

For any Trainer, finding their true form would be considered a severe test—

But not for Genji.

"Tornado!"

In his hoarse voice, Shelgon tightened its limbs and began rolling in place, a violent indigo hurricane surged up from beneath, sweeping across most of the arena, causing the surrounding people to raise their hands to shield themselves.

The ensuing tornado then raised a choking cloud of dust and easily repelled the majority of the approaching Dreepy and the Dragapult in the air.

In just a moment.

Only two Dreepy were left in the sky, struggling against the fierce winds, shouting as they charged towards Shelgon.

The Dragapult in the air was no more.

The combo moves that once toyed with Gao Mei in the round of sixteen were now easily destroyed by Genji with a simple skill.

"..."

Baimu watched the Shelgon rolling in place like it was honing its shell, never expecting that this guy from the Advanced Generation who thrashed Pikachu so badly was actually in the releasing category.

Back then you didn’t "roll" like this!

"Heeyah!"

"Heeyah..."

The Dreepy Siblings couldn’t break through the defensive circle constructed by Shelgon’s Tornado, the Dragon Attribute Energy attached to them dissipated, begrudgingly returning to Dragapult’s launch tube.

The reversal happened too quickly.

Baimu didn’t hesitate, directly switching out Dragapult.

"Come back!"

Red light enveloped Dragapult, capturing it into the Pokeball.

With the opponent gone.

Shelgon also stopped its motions, trotting back on its four short legs to stand before Genji again.

It seemed this position was particularly important.

He withdrew his gaze from Shelgon, silently pondering everything that had just occurred.

Dragapult’s advantages and specialties are its high mobility, stealth, and long-range output, the first two being impeccable.

The critical point was in that last long-range output.

After Dragon Dance, Dragon Arrows were arguably its most potent attack technique, yet the Dreepy couldn’t even get close to Shelgon!

Before battling Genji, he would never have believed it.

Of course.

The opponent’s intention was also clear, forcing him to make Dragapult engage in close combat—if the distance closed, Dragon Arrows might have a chance to penetrate the Tornado or Shelgon’s other moves—

What wishful thinking!

Baimu wasn’t stupid; how could he let Dragapult, whose training emphasis was mainly on speed and offense without much on double defense, engage in close combat with Shelgon, a high-output tank.

Long-range defensive counterattack leans towards protracted battles, focusing on the "defense" aspect; as long as the gap isn’t too large, it’s easy to drag the time through exchanges.

Close-range defensive counterattack leans towards breaking the status quo, focusing on the "counterattack" aspect; as long as one seizes the opening when the opponent’s energy is spent after using their moves, taking them down in one blow is effortless.

Knowing this.

How could he risk it?

Facing an old-school member of the Four Heavenly Kings, no amount of caution is excessive.

Genji changed his stance to cross his arms and suddenly spoke:

"Lord Baimu, the earlier Shadow Clones and Dragon Arrows were excellent. If I hadn’t fought against a Dragapult, a Dragon-type Pokémon like this before and known Dragon Arrows’ weaknesses, I might have fallen for it.

"So next, what Pokémon will you bring out to battle Shelgon?"

He chose not to respond, instead directly throwing out a Pokeball.

Bam!

"Sha Sha!"

Hydreigon roared with its head raised, its six pitch-black wings flapping, its gaze full of wild battle desire as it looked down at Shelgon. Its nose told it that this was a Pokémon extremely powerful to the utmost.

Stronger than ninety percent... no, ninety-five percent of the Dragon Pokémon in the Dragon Nest!

Great!

It loved strong opponents!