Chapter 456: The Battle of School Teams Begins
Led by Wang Mingxue, the group from South River University entered the Huaxia University campus and was arranged to stay at the guesthouse.
In the guesthouse, Fang Tianjin found Basalt and said dissatisfiedly, "Basalt, didn't I tell you to keep a low profile on this trip? How come you broke character as soon as you arrived and fell into the enemy's trap?"
"Captain Fang, don't you see it yet? From beginning to end, I only said one sentence: if the enemy insists on finding fault, you can't avoid it just by hiding."
Basalt smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.
The premise of keeping a low profile is that others don't find fault with you. If others insist on finding fault, your so-called "low profile" is just empty talk. You can't just not fight back when hit or scolded, right?
"You—"
Fang Tianjin was speechless for a moment.
"Tianjin, you really can't blame Basalt for this."
Just then, Vice-Captain Shan Qingtian came over and advised, "That Wang Mingxue clearly wanted to stir up trouble. But there are only six matches in the main exchange match. As long as you resolutely refuse to let Basalt play as a substitute, the other side can't do anything!"
"That's the only way!"
Fang Tianjin sighed secretly and turned away.
Basalt frowned slightly. As the saying goes, a raging soldier makes a raging one, a raging general makes a raging nest (a courageous general leads courageous soldiers; conversely, a cowardly general leads cowardly soldiers). With a captain like Fang Tianjin, forget about expansion; even maintaining the status quo seems difficult, right?
"Basalt, don't blame Tianjin. Don't look at his gloomy face now; he's actually a very good person. It's just that he just took over the school team recently, and the pressure... is a bit high!"
Shan Qingtian patted Basalt's shoulder, smoothing things over for Fang Tianjin. Hearing this, Basalt's frown relaxed.
That day, led by Wang Mingxue, the SRU group first took a quick tour of Huaxia University to understand their humanities, history, and landscape, then arranged a reception banquet. However, although called a reception banquet, everyone actually ate very restrainedly. Because tomorrow was the day of the exchange battle, maintaining good condition was most important; who would overeat at this time?
Basalt would!
Because Fang Tianjin had clearly stated that he wouldn't let Basalt play. So naturally, Basalt had nothing to hold back. Have to say, Huaxia University truly lived up to being a top 2 university; the food provided was delicious. Especially the Peking Duck, fragrant, crispy, and not greasy, superb.
"Tsk tsk tsk, this kid Basalt truly lives up to his fame as a genius. At least in terms of psychological quality, he has already suppressed everyone from SRU."
Wang Mingxue glanced at the restrained SRU group with disdain on his face.
Fang Tianjin saw Wang Mingxue's expression and sneered inwardly, "I won't send Basalt out tomorrow; piss you off!"
Nothing happened overnight.
Early the next morning, in the Huaxia University school team gymnasium, Basalt finally met the members of the Huaxia University school team. There were also ten people in total, all spirited; one could tell they weren't ordinary at a glance.
The previous captain of the Huaxia University school team was the fighting genius Wu Kong. And the captain of this batch was a Dragon-type specialist like Bai Xinxin, named Long Feiyu. The Long (Dragon) Clan was a family with extremely long heritage. In terms of foundation, it was even above the Bai Clan where Bai Xinxin belonged.
When the members of both sides met, Fang Tianjin took the lead to shake hands with the other party. However, when Fang Tianjin stood with Long Feiyu, Fang Tianjin unconsciously seemed a head shorter, looking a bit like bowing and scraping when shaking hands. Conversely, Long Feiyu stood still, just nodding and smiling, but his smile was extremely infectious.
"Eh?"
Following at the end like a minion, Basalt also shook hands with the other party one by one.
However, when he saw a fair-skinned but extremely tall and thin boy with phoenix eyes ("dan feng yan"), Basalt exclaimed in surprise. Coincidentally, that young man also saw Basalt; strange light burst from his eyes, his expression slightly stiff.
"Basalt, long time no see!"
The phoenix-eyed boy's tone was somewhat low, holding Basalt's hand tightly from above, unwilling to let go for a long time.
"It has been a while. I didn't expect you to be a student of Huaxia University!"
Basalt grinned.
Zhang Yunding, a genius cultivated by the Psychic Bureau, had fought Basalt in the mineral secret realm of the Grassland Province back then. At that time, Zhang Yunding sent out a Metang, while Basalt fought with Bronzor, eventually winning by a narrow margin.
"Later, shall we spar for another round?" Zhang Yunding issued an invitation.
"Uh... let's talk about this later!"
Basalt was a bit helpless. His right to play was not in his own hands.
Zhang Yunding snorted coldly, "Could it be you're afraid?"
"Brother Zhang, you must be joking. Is there anyone in this world afraid of a defeated opponent?"
Basalt grinned.
Zhang Yunding's smile froze. Metang losing to Bronzor was a stain on his life; he must find a way to wash it clean.
After passing Zhang Yunding, the member of the Huaxia University school team ranked at the end like Basalt was a handsome young man with elegant demeanor. He just smiled at Basalt, appearing very gentle. Basalt returned the courtesy.
After the greetings, both sides lined up separately, distinct from each other.
Fang Tianjin was discussing the lineup and strategy with Teacher Tan Houcheng, having no time to manage Basalt, but Shan Qingtian walked up.
"Basalt, do you know Zhang Yunding? Did he challenge you?"
Shan Qingtian glanced at Basalt, seemingly seeing through Huaxia University's tricks, and reminded leisurely, "As far as I know, that kid's Metang has recently completed evolution, becoming the fully evolved pseudo-legendary Metagross. At the same time, he is also a strong contender for the next captain of the Huaxia University school team!"
"Mm!"
Basalt nodded. There was nothing to hide about this, and besides, it couldn't be hidden.
"Zhang Yunding is older than you, his pseudo-legendary completed evolution before yours, and he comes from the Psychic Bureau, which is not weaker than your backing. With your strength, I'm afraid you can't handle it!"
Shan Qingtian patted Basalt's shoulder and comforted, "But wait until your Pupitar evolves next year; who is stronger and who is weaker will be hard to say. Endure him for now! It's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge!"
"Captain Shan, I defeated Zhang Yunding two years ago, okay?"
Basalt tilted his head with a mischievous smile.
"Wha... What?"
Shan Qingtian couldn't hold it together, thinking something was wrong with his ears and he misheard! Basalt defeated Zhang Yunding two years ago? What kind of international joke is this?
"Kid Basalt, don't try to bluff me!"
Shan Qingtian shook his head, "Two years ago you were in high school, only an Intermediate Trainer. As a genius trainer of Huaxia University, Zhang Yunding was probably already an Advanced Trainer upon enrollment. How could you defeat him? Stop joking!"
"Captain Shan, go ask around; I, Basalt, never brag."
Basalt pointed his chin at where Zhang Yunding was and chuckled, "Besides, look at the way Zhang Yunding looks at me, you'll know I'm not lying!"
Because the look of wanting to kill someone couldn't be hidden. And in Zhang Yunding's eyes looking at Basalt, there was a strong emotion of hatred.
Seeing this, Shan Qingtian believed most of it instantly.
And when he learned that the opponent Basalt defeated was Metang, besides being shocked, Shan Qingtian could only secretly give Basalt a thumbs up. This wave, he really had to accept it. Defeating the pseudo-legendary transition form Metang with a Bronzor—what an operation!
"Old Shan, you go first in the first round!"
Just then, Fang Tianjin walked over. Obviously, after a discussion and arrangement, the lineup and order had been determined.
"Okay, leave it to me!"
Shan Qingtian nodded and strode onto the battlefield.
Coincidentally, Huaxia University also sent out Vice-Captain Xiang Nan, a girl. Vice-Captains taking the lead seemed to be some indescribable tradition!
The match rules adopted a full 6v6 format, divided into six matches in total, with the winner determined by the number of matches won.
However, compared to the fixed standard battlefield of the Second Division League, although this exchange match had few spectators, the specifications were extremely high, benchmarking directly against the First Division League. Therefore, the battlefield setting wasn't unique. Besides the standard field, there were Ice, Rock, Forest, Grass, and Water fields to choose from. When three Pokémon of one side lost the ability to battle, the terrain would change again.
After both players stood still, the icon on the screen began to flash, jumping and rotating like a big turntable, and finally stopped on a blue interface.
"It's the Water Field!"
Basalt raised an eyebrow. This field was very annoying ("gan") for Sandstorm teams! But with Cradily, it wasn't a big problem; instead, it could use the "Storm Drain" ability to boost itself.
"Players, take your positions and release your Pokémon!"
The referee waved the small flag.
The two looked at each other and threw their Pokéballs respectively.
"Raaahr~"
Shan Qingtian's Gyarados let out a roar to the sky; one look and you knew it was a fierce character.
Conversely, the Pokémon sent out by Huaxia University Vice-Captain Xiang Nan was a cute blue Pokémon with a body close to a circle and two tall pink ears. It had six white spherical patterns of varying sizes on its body, white wavy patterns on its abdomen, and a black zigzag tail with a blue sphere at the end.
It was none other than the Water/Fairy dual-type Pokémon, known as the "Dragon Slayer," Azumarill.
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