Chapter 156: CHAPTER 155
155 Wins! Lucky Halo
"A tiebreaker for both sides, the final battle begins!"
Kenin's tone grew more animated; she had never imagined Qin Yun's strength would be this formidable.
Defeating two Tier 1 Pokémon in a single battle?
If that were the case, then the so-called No. 1 high school student in Rustboro Province wouldn't even be Qin Yun's rival.
"Gardevoir, use Shadow Spirals!"
A ring of Shadow Balls materialized around Gardevoir. With a mere thought, Gardevoir's psychic energy caused the orbs to merge into a spiraling torrent of darkness, hurling toward its target with eerie precision.
"Probopass, Flash Cannon!"
Zhu Lin had already sensed the immense power radiating from those Shadow Balls. She couldn't afford to let Probopass take a direct hit—otherwise, it would end up just like Onix.
The battlefield erupted in a long-range bombardment, with both sides exchanging powerful blows. Gardevoir's relentless psychic barrage forced Probopass onto the defensive. At times, Gardevoir even utilized a repulsion technique akin to the legendary move Shinra Tensei, sending Zhu Lin reeling.
"As I said, the thing I hate most is fighting Psychic-type Pokémon. Their abilities are just unnatural."
In the decisive moment, Probopass crumbled.
Of course, Gardevoir wasn't in perfect condition either.
Qin Yun estimated that if his Heracross hadn't evolved mid-battle into its second stage, Gardevoir might not have pulled through.
"The winner is the challenger, Qin Yun!"
Kenin's eyes shimmered with excitement. Qin Yun was undoubtedly a genius.
"I won!"
Qin Yun exhaled sharply, a broad grin forming on his face. Taking down two first-rank Pokémon in succession was a monumental step forward for him.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the Gym challenge and winning! Reward: 200,000 points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving Performance Boost ×1.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining TM Case ×3.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring Lucky Halo ×1.]
[Ding! The host has obtained a Store Refresh Card ×1.]
As 200,000 points were credited to his system, Qin Yun's smile deepened. The stronger the Gym Leader, the greater the reward.
With his current balance of over a million points, he was in no hurry.
[Lucky Aura: Activates for 25 hours upon use.]
"Twenty-five hours of increased luck… Now's the time to try my luck with rare items."
"And to attempt that trial space."
These opportunities had remained untouched for a while, as Qin Yun wasn't confident in obtaining anything valuable. But now, armed with his Lucky Halo, he was prepared.
"Qin Yun, your strength is truly impressive. Here is your North Hall Badge."
Zhu Lin had recovered from her earlier shock and offered him a warm smile.
She had long come to terms with the presence of prodigies in the world.
Zhu Lin and Kenin had known each other since childhood and shared a strong bond. Having grown up alongside a genius, she had experienced countless defeats and developed remarkable resilience.
Throughout high school, their rankings never changed—Kenin was always first, and Zhu Lin second.
But once Pokémon training came into the picture, the gap widened exponentially.
By the time they entered Rustboro's Elite Class in university, Zhu Lin barely made a name for herself, while Kenin once again secured the top rank.
Zhu Lin worked relentlessly just to stay within the top tier, but Kenin remained in a league of her own.
Talent alone wasn't enough to surpass someone like her.
"Thank you, Leader Zhu."
Qin Yun accepted the badge with a composed smile. This marked his fourth Gym Badge.
Only four more stood between him and eligibility for the Petalburg Province Spring High School Tournament.
However, Qin Yun wasn't particularly concerned. Compared to the battles he had already faced, the remaining four Gyms wouldn't pose much of a challenge.
If he wanted to, he could clear them in a short time.
"Qin Yun, your talent is exceptional. Would you be interested in visiting Rustboro Gym?"
Kenin's eyes gleamed with anticipation as she extended the invitation.
"A visit?"
The surrounding crowd gasped. Being invited to Rustboro Gym was an honor reserved for only a select few.
Especially for a high school student like Qin Yun—such an offer was unheard of.
Meanwhile, the students from Rustboro No. 3 High School wore expressions of mixed admiration and dismay.
"If Qin Yun had used this Gardevoir in our exchange match, we probably wouldn't have stood a chance."
"In other words… was he holding back?"
The realization sent shivers down their spines. The elite students, accustomed to standing at the top, now felt as insignificant as ordinary trainers in Qin Yun's eyes.
"This is true monstrous talent… We'll never be able to catch up."
"Yeah…"
Lin Shuyi's legs nearly gave out. She had always admired strong, handsome trainers, and Qin Yun fit the bill perfectly.
Silently, she made a decision.
"In this life… I won't marry anyone but Qin Yun."
Qin Yun hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Then I'll be in your care, Senior Kenin."
Despite his growing strength, Qin Yun remained humble. He knew that compared to Gym Leaders and Elite Trainers, his current abilities were still lacking.
Not to mention, he wasn't even close to defeating the Master of the Hongshen Pavilion.
Official Gym Challenges required full 6v6 battles, and most Gym Leaders possessed at least four or five Pokémon at the Gym Leader level—some even approaching second-tier professional strength.
Taking down a trainer of that caliber wouldn't be easy.
His journey was far from over.
"No trouble at all," Kenin assured him with a laugh. "In fact, I have something important to discuss with you."
At that moment, an elderly woman approached. She studied Qin Yun intently before sighing in admiration.
"That old headmaster is truly lucky. First, he had Norman, and now, he has Qin Yun."
Zhu Lin was stunned. Did the elder just compare Qin Yun to Norman?
Norman's name was legendary.
Though Zhu Lin hadn't trained alongside him, his dominance was forever imprinted in her mind.
Even Kenin, despite her overwhelming talent, had been effortlessly defeated by Norman.
In truth, Norman had already reached the threshold of Champion-level strength.
The Four Elites of the region were practically Champions in their own right.
"Principal Lian, you flatter me. I can't compare to Senior Norman."
Qin Yun responded modestly, though deep down, he thought otherwise.
The elderly woman smiled but didn't continue the topic.
After all, Norman only became a professional trainer in the latter half of his senior year.
Qin Yun still had time to grow—who knew how far he could go?
"Kenin, you're truly extraordinary," the elderly woman said warmly.
Although she wasn't a professional trainer herself, her influence in Rustboro was undeniable. Her talent for nurturing young trainers had left a lasting impact on the region.
"We should continue this discussion inside," Kenin suggested, respectfully supporting the elderly woman.
Lin Shuyi quickly assisted as well, holding the other side.
Zhu Lin and Qin Yun followed behind them into the private lounge.
As they entered, Lin Shuyi's gaze never left Qin Yun.
"Qin Yun, your talent is remarkable. You must nurture it well."
"Indeed," Kenin agreed. "If you keep progressing like this, you may even qualify for the World Championships next year and represent our region."
The room fell silent.
The World Championships the ultimate tournament of the Pokémon world.
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