Following this, the students summoned their Pokémon partners. Among these Pokémon were highly anticipated Starter Pokémon like Charmander, Totodile, and Treecko, as well as common but equally beloved Pokémon such as Rattata, Caterpie, and Weedle.
After a brief consideration, Mu Qingzhu decided to release Froakie. Given that Ralts and Snivy were relatively high-leveled, and Growlithe and Zorua were both unseen forms, Froakie, despite being a Shinny Pokémon, didn't have a particularly outstanding level, but its release seemed the most appropriate choice in the current situation.
As Mu Qingzhu released Froakie, its grayish-blue color immediately caught the attention of most students. They all showed expressions of envy, asking Mu Qingzhu, "Where did you encounter this Shinny Pokémon?" Xia Bing and Bai Ou quietly released Amaura and Archen.
Wang Han was also very envious when she saw Mu Qingzhu's Shinny Froakie, but her envy didn't last long. She then announced that the students and their Pokémon should run five laps around the stadium.
The students were unwilling, stating that Pokémon battles had nothing to do with the Trainer. Wang Han said with some displeasure:
"If you encounter some Pokémon hostile to humans in the wild or a secret realm, what will you do?"
"If your Pokémon run out of stamina in the wild, and a Pokémon blocks your way, what should you do?"
"A Trainer doesn't necessarily need a Pokémon. If you haven't considered these questions, then you don't need to be a Trainer!"
After hearing Wang Han's words, the students all lowered their heads, unwilling to speak.
Subsequently, Mu Qingzhu and her two companions took the lead with their Pokémon and started running, followed by other students who gradually joined in.
...
After the run, Wang Han said:
"Pokémon training isn't just about drills; it's more about battles. Through battles, you can discover your shortcomings. For the rest of the time, find classmates to battle. There's a healing machine similar to those in Pokémon Centers nearby. Remember to heal your Pokémon promptly after battles."
As Wang Han finished speaking, the students began to look for opponents. Bai Ou and Xia Bing simultaneously said:
"Qingzhu, let's battle!"
"My Ralts and Snivy are on the verge of evolution. I want to battle Teacher Wang to see if Ralts and Snivy can evolve."
Mu Qingzhu politely declined.
"Alright~"
Both of them sighed simultaneously. Then, the two began their battle.
Mu Qingzhu temporarily acted as the referee and announced:
"Starting now, Xia Bing versus Bai Ou. Three Pokémon can be used, and both sides can make three switches. The match ends when one side's Pokémon loses the ability to battle. Both sides, please release your Pokémon."
The students gathered, curiously watching the 3v3 battle about to unfold. Wang Han was also infected by the enthusiasm, unconsciously joining the audience, anticipating the exciting duel.
Bai Ou and Xia Bing first released Archen and Amaura. Through their training, both Pokémon had gained one level.
"Battle start!"
Upon hearing Mu Qingzhu's call, both of them simultaneously gave orders:
"Archen, Quick Attack!"
"Amaura, Icy Wind!"
Upon hearing the commands, both Pokémon began to move. Archen's Quick Attack struck Amaura first, pushing Amaura back and interrupting Amaura's Icy Wind.
Seeing Amaura take damage, Xia Bing ordered:
"Amaura, use Growl."
After Amaura adjusted its body, it used Growl, lowering Archen's attack.
Then, Bai Ou ordered:
"Archen, use Dragon Breath."
Xia Bing immediately ordered:
"Amaura, Ancient Power."
As both Pokémon unleashed their moves simultaneously, a thick cloud of smoke erupted at the moment of impact. As the smoke gradually cleared, both appeared to be panting. At this moment, both understood that victory or defeat hinged on this one move.
"Amaura, Ancient Power!"
"Archen, Dragon Breath!"
Immediately after, both Pokémon gathered all their strength, preparing to unleash their final ultimate moves. Almost simultaneously, their moves collided, erupting in dazzling light. However, this brilliant strike also exhausted all their stamina, and both collapsed to the ground.
Mu Qingzhu then announced:
"Amaura and Archen both lost the ability to battle. Both sides, please release your next Pokémon."
Xia Bing and Bai Ou recalled Amaura and Archen into their Poké Balls. Then, both took out their second Poké Ball.
"Go, Vulpix!"
"Go, Swablu!"
"Meow~"
"Mian~"
Due to Vulpix's Snow Warning ability, Hail began to fall on the field.
"Vulpix, use Icy Wind!"
"Swablu, dodge, then use Mist! Obstruct Vulpix's vision!"
Due to the Hail on the field, Swablu took damage from the Hail.
With its vision obstructed, Xia Bing decided to conserve Vulpix's stamina and immediately said:
"Vulpix, come back! Go, Lapras!"
"Lapras, use Water Gun continuously!"
Under Lapras's continuous Water Gun, Swablu couldn't dodge in time and was hit. At this point, the weather on the field returned to normal. Then, Bai Ou said:
"Come back, Swablu! Go, Pidgey!"
"Pidgey, use Gust!"
Pidgey's Gust did not hit Lapras; it merely dispersed the Mist on the field.
"Lapras, use Ice Shard!"
"Pidgey, use Whirlwind!"
Due to Lapras's faster speed, Ice Shard hit Pidgey first. After Pidgey quickly adjusted its posture, it used Whirlwind. As a red light hit Lapras, recalling Lapras into its Poké Ball, Vulpix's Poké Ball opened, and Vulpix came onto the field, and Hail began to fall again.
Just as Lapras returned to its Poké Ball, Bai Ou said to Pidgey:
"The moment Vulpix enters, use Gust!"
As soon as Vulpix entered the field, it was immediately met with a gust of wind. After Gust hit Vulpix, Bai Ou continued to order:
"Pidgey, use Quick Attack!"
While Vulpix was adjusting its posture, it was suddenly knocked away by Pidgey. Just as Pidgey was about to attack again, Xia Bing immediately ordered:
"Use Disable!"
Disable hit Pidgey, temporarily preventing it from moving and making it unable to use Quick Attack for 4 turns.
Seeing Pidgey temporarily disabled, she continued to order:
"Vulpix, use Icy Wind!"
Vulpix blew streams of cold air, hitting the temporarily immobile Pidgey. Vulpix also had relatively good luck; after Icy Wind hit Pidgey, it caused a lot of damage to Pidgey and also lowered Pidgey's speed.
Pidgey, struck by Icy Wind, also broke free from the temporary immobility effect of Disable. At this point, Pidgey had first been hit by Lapras's Ice Shard and now by Vulpix's Icy Wind, leaving it with little stamina.
Seeing Pidgey panting, Bai Ou immediately ordered:
"Pidgey! Use Gust with full power!"
Xia Bing also said to Vulpix:
"Vulpix! Also use Icy Wind with full power!"
As Gust and Icy Wind collided, smoke was produced, and both Pokémon's moves hit each other. After the smoke cleared, Pidgey lost the ability to battle and collapsed on the field; the opposing Vulpix, though not collapsed, was also panting heavily.
Mu Qingzhu, seeing Pidgey lose the ability to battle, announced:
"Pidgey has lost the ability to battle. Bai Ou, please release your next Pokémon."