radicalducati Chapter 378 Cynthia is a veteran, how can she still be so hyped up?
Chapter 378 Cynthia is a veteran, how can she still be so hyped up?
Chapter 378 Cynthia is a veteran, how can she still be so hyped up?
"Match ended, 6-0! Xia Chi and Magic Masked Cat brought this final match to a perfect close!"
In the studio, Feng Lu's voice trembled slightly, a lingering echo of excitement and shock.
Even before the finals began, there was already a lot of discussion about whether Xia Chi could achieve a "one-man sweep of six matches" throughout the series.
Even she herself had a vague premonition of this deep down.
But when this unprecedented miracle truly unfolded before her eyes, she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
On the huge screen in the center of the Flying Cloud Arena, the expressions of the two finalists were clearly displayed in a split-screen format.
The calm and composure he had maintained while giving orders was now replaced by an overwhelming joy and excitement.
On the other side, however, the veteran king of tennis, Luckin Coffee, did not show much frustration or gloom after being shut out and reduced to a background figure.
Instead, a relieved and at ease smile graced his lips.
That smile contained both recognition of a formidable opponent and a sense of accomplishment in having done one's best.
Perhaps, there's also a strange sense of participation in witnessing the birth of history.
The scene merges together as the two players shake hands in the center of the shattered battlefield.
At the same time, the camera precisely captured the undisputed protagonist of this final—Magic Mask Cat.
She stood quietly behind Xia Chi, despite the marks left by the fierce battle on her body and her slightly rapid breathing.
But the light gleaming in those crimson eyes was more dazzling than any other light in the arena.
Watching this scene, Feng Lu sighed with genuine emotion, "Magic Masked Cat's performance in this final can no longer be described as simply excellent. It was a kind of... overwhelming dominance that even made people feel a little breathless. I really don't know what kind of opponent could defeat him."
Sitting next to her, Cynthia's eyes showed a rare hint of dazedness and reminiscence.
Her thoughts seemed to drift back to the not-too-distant past, to the scene of her first meeting with Xia Chi.
At that time, Magic Masked Cat was still an incompletely evolved Tire Cat.
She had expressed her gratitude to Natsumi for excavating the ruins of the Spear Pillar and had Rosreddo guide Tiremy.
At the time, she judged that, given the talent and potential shown by this little cat, Tilley, it might be able to challenge for the championship within three years.
But who could have imagined that just one year later...
Magical Masked Cat already possesses such power.
No, perhaps... saying that her strength is merely "able to challenge herself" is a bit of an understatement.
Cynthia took a soft breath, and her beautiful face regained its usual composure and elegance.
She nodded slowly and said, "Indeed, judging from the overall strength that this Magic Masked Cat has shown in this series, she is fully qualified and confident to challenge any trainer in the world."
Cynthia's assertion, which was of the highest standard, caused Feng Lu, who was standing to the side, to turn her head in surprise, her eyes wide as she asked, "Miss Cynthia, does 'anyone' you mentioned... include yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Cynthia slowly shook her head.
Upon seeing this, Feng Lu subconsciously wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that the world's strongest champion was just expressing exaggerated praise.
However, Cynthia's next words plunged her, and all the audience members who heard them, into even greater shock.
"It's not just me."
Cynthia's gaze seemed to pierce through the studio screen, looking towards a broader horizon.
"Even Professor Oak and Master Maestro, two recognized legends, are included."
Feng Lu: "!"
She was completely speechless, her expression frozen in pure shock.
Everyone knows that, although Cynthia has been recognized as the "world's number one" since defeating Leon last year to become number one.
However, there is an implicit prerequisite: the prefix "currently active" must be added.
Legendary players like Professor Oak and Masters, who have been retired for many years, are not included.
Otherwise, the entire world of trainers would have been "suppressed" by these two ancient masters for decades.
Therefore, they are usually assumed to be in another dimension of discussion.
Today, Cynthia has made the astonishing statement that Xia Chi is comparable to the two legends of "Trojan Horse"!
This is no longer a simple praise; it's almost a crowning of a new legend.
The chat, which had slowed down slightly after the match ended, suddenly erupted in a frenzy because of Cynthia's earth-shattering words.
[Holy crap! Cynthia is so outspoken! She's practically elevating Xia Chi to the same level as the legendary Trojan Horse?!]
[Hey there, Cynthia's really popular now, she's practically the governor of the "Lock Water" livestream room!]
[I disagree. I have no problem saying Xia Chi has the strength of a champion, but comparing him to Da Mu and Ma Shi De is really an exaggeration, isn't it? Of course, we're not counting those overpowered Pokémon like Ergui Peng and Milton.]
I agree, even a seasoned online troll wouldn't dare exaggerate like that...
[Hilarious! You guys think you know more about Pokémon battles than Cynthia? Tell me, who else besides those two can achieve the "6-0 sweep throughout the series" feat?!]
Thinking about it from this perspective...it seems quite true! Even if Cynthia herself were to enter the fray and send out Mega Garchomp, facing Elite Four member's meticulously prepared team, she couldn't guarantee a 1v6 victory, could she?
[Super Garchomp won't work, maybe a regular Garchomp would (Magneto laughing.jpg)]
[Daily humiliation of Shark (1/1)!]
[It's not entirely fair to compare them like that. From a dialectical perspective, the reason why Prison Water was able to achieve this is largely because its Pokémon basically all have abnormal life-stealing abilities, allowing it to sustain itself through battle. If the intensity of the battle were a level higher, and the life-stealing ability couldn't keep up with the life loss, the situation might be different.]
You're right, but if "it" itself didn't exist, the fact is, he did it.
[...]
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Cynthia's unabashedly outspoken remarks undoubtedly sparked a phenomenal discussion in the live stream.
Meanwhile, in Padia, the elusive tree, upon hearing Hirona's praise, beamed with pride and looked quite pleased.
"Oh dear, Miss Cynthia, you flatter me! Natsuki isn't actually that amazing~"
She spoke modestly, but her animated expression and rising tone revealed her true feelings.
"However, even putting aside his match results, what he did this year alone is enough to place him among the legends."
[Tsk tsk tsk, Shubao's smile is a hundred times happier than when someone praises her!]
[What a blatant lie!]
Still laughing! You're about to be cheated on!
"You just mentioned Xia Chi, right? (Alert) Is there any trainer more interesting than Xia Chi?"
laugh)】
However, Shubao is right about one thing: Xia Chi really doesn't need to prove himself with one or two competition championships anymore!
Speaking of which, there's going to be an eight-player tournament next year, right? I declare it will be the most exciting one ever! Xia Chi vs. Cynthia vs. Dan, just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!
[It's the Top Ten Masters Tournament (correction). Also, it seems like Lao Shui doesn't have much of a chance to represent the Donghuang Alliance. He's not even a Champion yet, let alone a Gym Leader...]
【What a coincidence! Our United Alliance just happens to have a vacancy for the championship, and he won the championship in our Union Alliance. Isn't this fate? Why don't we just accede to the throne right here and now?】
[You've managed to snag all the good stuff, haven't you?!]
Qi Shu also saw the heated discussion in the live stream about next year's Masters Tournament. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then showed a rare serious expression.
He then analyzed, "I think official status isn't an insurmountable problem. This Evil Attribute Expert Tournament is quite prestigious, and Xia Chi still managed to participate, didn't he? Maybe... well, that Eastern Emperor champion might have something come up at the last minute and need a substitute to take the field?"
[Hahaha, something came up at the last minute! Tree Treasure, you understand us Eastern Empire too well!]
[You know what, Champion Yu Muxue might actually be capable of doing something like that!]
【Our Eastern Empire has its own national conditions!】
[If that's the case, then next year's Masters 10 tournament is really something to look forward to!]
Meanwhile, in the center of the Flying Cloud Arena.
Xia Chi, still in the midst of the cheering crowd, didn't think as far ahead as the onlookers thousands of miles away.
He and the magical masked cat beside him were fully experiencing the applause and shouts that resounded like a tsunami for them from the entire arena.
If we consider the unprecedented achievement of "winning all six series" as a treacherous peak that needs to be climbed, then the process was by no means an easy one.
In particular, the Mischievous Darkraven sent by the Blueberry, and the Rogue Crocodile that triggered the Angry Acupoint later, caused a lot of trouble for the Magic Masked Cat.
It is precisely because the process is so tortuous that the sense of accomplishment is all the more satisfying when you finally reach the summit and turn that seemingly impossible miracle into reality.
This applies to both Xia Chi and Magical Masked Cat.
Xia Chi turned her head and looked at the magical masked cat beside her.
He had originally intended to pat the head as encouragement during this heartwarming moment of winning the championship with the original Pokémon that had accompanied him through his growth.
Just like when she was a little New Leaf Cat or Tire Cat.
However, when his gaze fell upon the elegant and upright figure of the Magic Masked Cat, who was even slightly taller than himself, the idea seemed somewhat unrealistic.
He couldn't help but chuckle, then opened his arms and replaced his original plan with a hug.
His arm gently circled Magic Masked Cat's shoulder, and he could clearly feel the slight trembling left from the intense battle, as well as the vibrant life force emanating from her.
"Congratulations, meowha."
Xia Chi's voice was very soft, "You did it!"
Magical Masked Cat lowered its head slightly, gently pressing its slightly cool cheek against Xia Chi's neck, its crimson eyes sparkling with a captivating crystalline light.
"Meow..."
No, we did it together...
Xia Chi was slightly taken aback, then his smile softened and warmed. He tightened his arms around Xia Chi and nodded, saying:
'
Yes, you're right, we did it together!
Perhaps it was because the exhaustion from six consecutive battles was too great, the body of the Magic Masked Cat leaning against Xia Chi's chest seemed to become softer and softer, more and more dependent on his support, as if it had entrusted its entire weight to him.
Xia Chi immediately noticed this and, without hesitation, he softly called out, "Victini, come out and help me, transfer some energy to your Meow Sister."
Victini's infinite energy is a versatile resource, acting like a buff to boost a Pokémon's strength at crucial moments.
It can also be used to treat fluctuations in such situations.
As soon as he finished speaking, a slight ripple appeared in the air, and Victini materialized.
It first glanced at the roaring crowd around it, clearly not used to being watched by tens of thousands of people.
Then it flew to the Magic Masked Cat's side, and a soft and warm golden halo began to gather on its small paws.
However, even after the energy had been transferred for a while, the Magical Masked Cat's condition did not seem to have improved significantly. She remained softly nestled in Xia Chi's arms, even burying her head deeper into his shoulder.
Bictini tilted her little head, her big eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"Tini?"
Is it because there isn't enough energy?
It blinked, preparing to mobilize more infinite energy for a second transmission, when its gaze inadvertently met the slightly open crimson eyes of the Magic Masked Cat.
Where was there even a trace of genuine weakness or helplessness in those eyes?
It was clearly tinged with a hint of cunning, and... a clear threat that said, "Mind your own business and get out of here."
Victini's little brain momentarily went blank for a second. It blinked and its gaze quickly swept back and forth between the "weak" huddled posture of the Magic Masked Cat and Xia Chi's concerned and gentle profile.
It suddenly dawned on him.
Oh, it's to unlock a special CG, oh well, I'm outta here...
Victini gave a knowing look and secretly made an "OK" gesture to Magic Masked Cat.
Then, his superpowers flashed slightly, and he once again concealed his form, disappearing without a trace, keeping his achievements and fame hidden.
Xia Chi only sensed the energy fluctuations of Victini appear and then quickly disappear, and thought that the little guy really didn't like such a noisy scene.
He didn't think much of it and just smiled helplessly.
He looked down at the still "weak" Magic Masked Cat in his arms, gently adjusted his position to make her more comfortable, and then carefully supported her.
Step by step, they slowly walked down the battlefield that had witnessed their shared miracle.
As for simply putting her back into the Poké Ball?
At this point, Xia Chi quite agreed with N's point of view.
That would be too cold and impersonal.
As the champion and the legendary Magic Masked Cat left the arena, the cheers and applause that had just stopped erupted once again in the Flying Cloud Arena.
The deafening noise only gradually subsided when Xia Chi, supporting the Magic Masked Cat, disappeared into the shadows of the contestants' passage.