048 : Strong Torchic! Breaking Through the Middle School Defenses!
Torchic had begun to grasp control over the power of the Burning Fruit.
Its small wings shimmered with an intense flame, drawing in energy from the air and channeling it into a devastating Flamethrower. The blazing torrent cut through the Water Gun, pushing back the powerful stream and slamming into Wartortle with visible force.
"Not good!"
Jin Yuan's face turned pale.
"Wartortle, increase the power of Water Gun! Give it everything you've got!"
But even before Wartortle could respond, the tide of battle had already shifted.
"It's too late! Wartortle, use Rapid Spin! Get out of there!"
Jin Yuan's quick thinking as a top-ranked Rocket Class student kicked in. He immediately adjusted his strategy, knowing that Rapid Spin could serve as both a defensive maneuver and an escape tactic.
Wartortle withdrew into its shell and spun rapidly, dispersing the flames. The scorching inferno struggled to land a decisive blow. For a moment, it seemed as if Jin Yuan's quick reflexes had saved him.
But Qin Yun merely smirked.
"Rapid Spin? A clever move. But do you think that's enough?"
His gaze sharpened.
"Torchic, don't stop! Use Flamethrower, full power!"
The crowd gasped.
"What's Qin Yun doing? Does he plan to roast Wartortle alive?"
"No… Wartortle's spinning is actually trapping the heat inside!"
Jin Yuan's confidence wavered as he realized his mistake. In his attempt to evade the flames, he had unwittingly turned Wartortle's shell into a heat chamber.
"Damn it! How can Torchic sustain its Flamethrower for this long? That's not normal!"
But complaints wouldn't change the inevitable outcome. The flames licked around Wartortle, steadily increasing in intensity. The heat became unbearable.
Jin Yuan gritted his teeth. There was only one choice left.
"Referee, I forfeit!"
The crowd fell silent for a moment before an eruption of whispers broke out.
[Defeated Rival! +100 Points!]
Qin Yun's smile widened as the system notification chimed in his mind.
"Torchic, that was incredible. You did well."
Torchic chirped proudly, flames still flickering on its small body.
"Next."
His voice was calm, but it carried an undeniable weight. No one immediately stepped forward.
"That Torchic is unbelievable."
"Wartortle wasn't even close to winning! How is a Fire-type dominating Water-types?"
"This is ridiculous. No wonder he's the top-ranked challenger today."
Even among the ranks of No.1 Middle School, hesitation spread like wildfire.
For years, their uniforms symbolized prestige, drawing admiration from peers. But today, under Qin Yun's unyielding presence, they felt suffocated by the very fabric that once carried their pride.
"Qin Yun, don't get too cocky!"
A voice finally broke the tension.
"I'll take you on!"
Another student stepped forward, his expression burning with determination.
It was admirable but futile.
One after another, challengers came, only to meet the same fate.
A three-match winning streak.
A five-match winning streak.
A ten-match winning streak!
Qin Yun tore through his opponents effortlessly, his Torchic proving to be an unstoppable force. The Pokémon from No.1 Middle School fell one after another, unable to withstand his relentless strategy.
"This is insane! How is he this strong?"
"No one in the regular class can stand a chance. Only the Rocket Class members can possibly stop him."
But even among the Rocket Class elites, doubt lingered.
"The top ten in the Rocket Class might have a shot."
"No, it'll take the top five to stand a real chance against him."
A.J, one of the strongest in No.1 Middle School, watched closely. His expression darkened.
"Are we making a move?" one of his teammates asked.
A.J hesitated.
Torchic was strong, yes. But Qin Yun had another Pokémon Fomantis.
Over a month ago, that same Fomantis had defeated Wang Qiu. Given how much time had passed, who knew how much stronger it had become?
A.J clenched his fists. He refused to risk his reputation without certainty.
"Xiu isn't here?" he asked.
His teammate shook his head.
"He left three days ago after losing to May. He's been training ever since."
The mere mention of May sent a chill through them.
"If Xiu was here, he'd have the best shot at winning," someone muttered.
"Forget Xiu. You're the strongest one present, A.J."
A.J's expression darkened further.
"Not yet. First, send in someone else to force out his Fomantis. I need to see how strong it's become."
A middle-ranked Rocket Class student nodded.
"Understood. I'll go."
"It's Tian Qi!"
The eighth-ranked student in the Rocket Class stepped onto the stage, his confidence unwavering.
His Pokémon Drapion!
A terrifying opponent. Unlike previous challengers, Drapion was a tank. Its typing and raw physical strength posed a unique threat to Torchic.
The battle was intense. Drapion's relentless assault forced Qin Yun to adapt quickly, and for the first time, Torchic struggled. However, with superior tactics, Qin Yun turned the tide and secured another victory.
[Defeated Rival! +150 Points!]
The audience was in shock.
"Unbelievable… he beat Tian Qi too!"
"Is there anyone left who can stop him?"
One final challenger remained before A.J.
"Fenghen, your turn."
Fenghen, ranked sixth, stepped forward, releasing his Arcanine onto the battlefield.
This time, Torchic faced an opponent of the same type. The battle was fierce. Unlike previous matches, Torchic took heavy damage. For a moment, it seemed like Fenghen might end the streak.
But just when defeat seemed imminent, Torchic roared back, fueled by sheer determination.
At the last second, it unleashed one final, devastating Flamethrower.
The crowd held their breath.
Arcanine collapsed.
Victory.
The audience erupted into deafening cheers. Torchic's performance had gone beyond brute strength it had displayed unbreakable spirit.
A.J's face twisted in frustration.
He had wanted to test Qin Yun's Fomantis, but now… Torchic had proven itself even against the odds.
"Damn it. How is this possible?"
The tension hung thick in the air.
A.J turned to his teammate.
"Wang Man, it's up to you."
Wang Man frowned, understanding the situation. If he didn't step up now, the Rocket Class' reputation would take a massive hit.
But looking at Torchic, still standing tall despite its injuries…
Even he wasn't sure if victory was possible anymore.
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