socalfunplaces Chapter 269 The shimmering, strangely colored Feathered Owl, laughing and joking with you? The arrog
Chapter 269 The shimmering, strangely colored Feathered Owl, laughing and joking with you? The arrog
Chapter 269 The shimmering, strangely colored Feathered Owl, laughing and joking with you? Arrogant and unruly Hot Cat, move, move!
Ye Yinchuan's Bowling was sent out to face Mudkip.
Because of its shimmering, iridescent color, the feathers of the Winged Owl are like gold and jade, translucent and radiant with the glow of elven energy.
This texture alone lays the foundation for its luxuriousness.
Furthermore, Ye Yinchuan's owl has an exceptionally outstanding temperament and appearance.
With its bright, blinking eyes and the same hairstyle as Minami Kotori, it doesn't have the greasy look of a typical Toucan. It's not like a "noble butler" or a "narcissistic prince," but rather a "bright and dazzling princess."
In comparison, the Mudkip on the other side looked even more clueless.
Actually, this Mudkip's quality and appearance are quite good, after all, it was chosen to be used as a Pokémon for exam battles.
The "Hydration" ability not only makes the surroundings damp, preventing moves like "Explosion" and "Destruction" from being activated, but also prevents Water-type Pokémon from being too affected by water shortages on land.
Grade A individuals are already considered top-tier.
Unfortunately, this Mudkip was destined to be easy prey for Ye Yinchuan's Bowling.
Because Ye Yinchuan's Feathered Owl was inherently strong, stronger than most people expected, coupled with the perfect elemental advantage...
The outcome was almost predictable.
"Go, Mudkip! It's a Grass-type, be careful, use that move!"
The Mudkip trainer gives instructions.
Having witnessed Charmeleon's crushing defeat before, the examiner dared not be careless, especially since facing a Grass-type was already at a disadvantage.
As a seasoned professional trainer, he has a deep understanding of type advantages and disadvantages in Pokémon and has taken precautions during training to cover any weaknesses.
Therefore, the aggressive stance displayed by this Mudkip at this moment was extraordinary!
As soon as Mudkip came up, it made a sound and spat out a large amount of ground-type energy, forming a mud-like substance, which it then sprayed towards Owl.
Using its Flying-type advantage, the Wyvern lightly lifted off the ground, quickly dodging to the side. It also spread its wings to block the aftershocks of the attack while launching feathers imbued with Grass-type energy. The beautiful feathers, their surfaces shrouded in energy resembling the outlines of leaves, swiftly hurtled towards the Mudkip.
The Mudkip remained calm and continued to spew mud.
However, Grass beats Ground, and Mudkip's main type is Water, so Ground-type is relatively weak. In a clash of energies, Mudkip is at a complete disadvantage.
The next moment, Mudkip's actions surprised many people.
Mudkip dodges the feathers of the Thrush by lunging forward and landing on the mud on the ground, moving rapidly as if swimming, and closing in on the Thrush at an astonishing speed!
Meanwhile, the Thrush was covered in mud, and its feet would slip if it landed. It could only flap its wings and rise into the air to create distance between itself and the Mudkip.
But at that moment, Rock-type energy surged from Mudkip's body, and a rock condensed above its head, which it then hurled at Owl!
Almost instantly, an even larger rock materialized in front of it, and using its speed and inertia, it was launched with maximum force, like a cannonball, towards the Feathered Owl!
"I see, so this is the tactic Mudkip uses to counter Grass-type moves!"
Ye Yinchuan was secretly shocked and filled with awe at the strength of the veteran trainer.
However, he was also surprised. This professional exam was far too strict. If he didn't have the [Shadow of the Overlord], even with attribute advantage, it would be extremely difficult to achieve a complete victory in the practical exam!
Actually, it was because Milotic showed such strength that the examiners were on their toes. After all, it would be very embarrassing for the organizers to be crushed in the speedrun if the entire process was broadcast live!
The nature of this practical exam has unknowingly begun to change!
"The purpose of Mudkip's 'Mud Shot' isn't to attack directly, but to alter the terrain. By creating muddy ground, enemies are restricted in their movement, while Mudkip gains greater speed than in water."
"Furthermore, this Mudkip has mastered the moves 'Rockfall' and 'Rock Slide,' which are specifically designed to counter opponents who can fly and leave the ground..."
It is worth noting that although Grass-type has a super-effective relationship with Rock-type, the advantage lies in the fact that Grass-type is more effective against Rock-type, while Rock-type can exert its power against Grass-type, meaning that Grass-type has no resistance to Rock!
Rock-type attacks are particularly effective against Flying-type units...
"Then, these attacks are a threat to a Grass/Flying type Drow Ranger!"
Ye Yinchuan watched everything the Mudkip did and couldn't help but think to himself, "Wonderful!"
Being able to execute such a strategy even when your elemental attributes are countered, and forcefully turn the tide, is the significance of tactics and move combinations!
This further confirms that Ye Yinchuan's approach of maintaining a sense of awe and not underestimating his opponent was entirely correct!
Regardless, his Feathered Owl was still too strong.
During this period of training, the Feathered Owl not only leveled up to level 29, but also mastered the move "Swallow Return"...
This is the perfect opportunity to use this new move to break the current deadlock!
When faced with two rocks, one large and one small, sandwiching it, the owl instinctively twisted its body, trying to adjust its posture in mid-air to avoid the attack.
Ye Yinchuan played a role as a trainer.
As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Ye Yinchuan could see at a glance that Touyu Xiaoguang was not going to escape this pincer attack!
"Owl! Swallow Returns!"
Ye Yinchuan gave the order in a short, sharp voice, a testament to the excellent teamwork he had developed with the throwing owl during their regular training...
At a command, the Winged Owl's wings burst forth with Flying-type energy, its speed suddenly increasing as it accelerated to the front, then quickly turned back, extremely cunning and narrowly avoiding the wave of damage.
"pretty!"
Not only Ye Yinchuan secretly praised it, but even the examiners watching the competition were moved, and the viewers of the live broadcast were no exception!
Although "Swallow Return" is an attack move, it can also be used for movement in crucial moments.
Mastering the Swallow Return technique allows you to control the direction of the second return, achieving some fancy movement effects, and even floating gracefully in the air, making it extremely entertaining.
Ye Yinchuan's Winged Owl had only recently learned the skill and hadn't yet become an apprentice of [Shadow of the Overlord], so its Swallow Return skill wasn't fancy enough, but it was sufficient for this occasion.
Having evaded Mudkip's attack, the owl flew swiftly, searching for an opportunity to counterattack.
The Mudkip saw through its intention and was somewhat afraid, so it buried its head and moved quickly in the mud to prevent the owl from locking onto it.
"Coo coo!"
Unable to contain itself, Togepi unleashed its Ghost-type energy, turning the shadow on the ground into a physical form that blocked Mudkip's path.
Mudkip crashed headfirst into the shadow. The energy-formed entity was more fragile and shattered upon impact, but it also caused a certain amount of reaction force on the Mudkip, bringing it to a standstill.
At that moment, the Winged Owl flapped its wings, and Grass-type energy condensed into crescent-shaped leaves, which, like countless spinning scimitars, stormed towards Mudkip like a tempest...
This move is none other than the classic Grass-type move, "Rapid Leaf"!
A single leaf, while not as powerful, is still an advanced version of a "leaf," and when they are numerous, the damage can be considerable if they all hit.
Not to mention, the Ground/Water type Mudkip has extremely poor resistance to Grass-type Energy, making it incredibly effective and dealing massive damage!
After a barrage of attacks, the Mudkip was badly injured and collapsed, its body visibly twitching slightly.
After confirming the situation, the Feathered Owl abandoned its plan to unleash another barrage of Leaf Blades.
The Mudkip's trainer's facial muscles twitched slightly. He realized that both of Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon had a habit: even after defeating their opponent, they wouldn't let their guard down, but would carefully observe and be ready to finish them off at any moment...
Many trainers, even professional trainers' Pokémon, may not have developed such habits, which made him wonder if Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon had any experience in wild battles and survival...
In fact, this habit was also forged by the [Shadow of the Overlord].
Even Milotic and Winged Owl were already showing restraint, because if their opponent were a Overlord, they would definitely not hesitate to finish it off if they got the chance... Perhaps, that wouldn't even be finishing it off, but rather mercilessly whipping the corpse!
There's no way around it, the Shadow of the Overlord is too ruthless. Knowing they can't kill you, they'll beat you to a pulp. And their tactics are extremely dirty; they'll even feign death to confuse you, then launch a devastating counterattack, leaving you with no chance to recover...
As the saying goes, you can learn something after just one lesson, and Pokémon is no exception.
The Pokémon are all very smart; they know this is an exam, and their opponents aren't as tough as the Totem Phenomenon or their other companions, so they're careful with their strength.
[Wow! This streamer's skills are off the charts! Every single Pokémon is this powerful?]
[This is incredible! We saw streamer Jianbao beating up a pro!]
Why is it that this streamer's feather throw is both visually appealing and technically skillful?
[Wait a minute? That was Ghost-type energy? What move was that?]
The viewers in the live stream were completely impressed by Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon prowess.
Snorlax was exactly what was expected.
Milotic, while somewhat unexpected, is also reasonable.
But you, Woody Owl... Garlic Bird, are still a Shiny Polymorph after all!
[A shiny, twinnable Pokémon, laughing and joking with you?]
I've admired this feathered owl ever since I was a kid!
[How does a streamer train to do live streams both in the afternoon and evening?]
Is it possible that the streamer has money and can hire an expert to help them?
The audience was somewhat puzzled as to how one person could be so outstanding and well-rounded.
In other words, Ye Yinchuan couldn't see the comments in the live stream at this moment; otherwise, he would definitely have said something pretentious:
"Basic procedures, don't overdo it."
The examiners present exchanged bewildered glances. After two consecutive battles, Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon prowess was undeniable.
This Jawow not only has a Shiny color, but it also demonstrated Ghost-type abilities in battle...
Even though it wasn't as overwhelmingly dominant in the battle as Milotic, it wasn't its final form after all. To have such a performance was still top-notch, a battle owl among Touhou!
The examiners were even thinking about whether they should just issue him the certificate directly.
After all, Ye Yinchuan still has a Snorlax that hasn't been released yet, and the remaining Togepix is probably not enough to compete, right?
But procedure is procedure, and after the staff cleaned up the messy area...
The final battle of the practical exam has finally arrived.
"Come out, hot cat!"
Almost everyone thought that Ye Yinchuan would send out Snorlax as his final trump card to successfully win this practical test.
But unexpectedly, he actually sent out the Hot Cat.
As for Litten, as a Fire-type starter Pokémon, its strength is actually quite high.
But without comparison, there is no harm done.
The viewers in the live stream have long been spoiled.
After all, Ye Yinchuan's other Pokémon are things like Snorlax, Milotic, and a shiny Owl, which all seem more prestigious than a "normal" Litten. Subconsciously, you'd feel that Litten isn't strong...
In any case, it should evolve into a Blazing Roaring Tiger; that might give it a better feel.
[Could it be... that the streamer's fiery cat also possesses some unique ability? Extremely powerful in combat?]
[No way, he really doesn't have any weak Pokémon...]
[Dude, with this kind of talent, why are you even a treasure-hunting streamer? You're destined to be a king!]
[Speaking of which, if this streamer really becomes a top-tier streamer, it feels like he lacks distinctiveness. His Pokémon collection is too diverse. Everyone else is a Dragon-type Elite Four member, a Water-type Elite Four member, etc...]
It's just that Ye Yinchuan can't see the comments, otherwise he would have muttered something else.
Many top players use Pokémon with relatively singular attributes to gain fame because training Pokémon of the same attribute is more consistent and efficient, and training experience and tips are also shared.
In reality, as long as you have enough strength, you can become the king of kings.
Ye Yinchuan doesn't have the worries of nurturing and training, nor is he obsessed with any particular attribute. If one day he really does become a Heavenly King, he'll definitely be a multi-attribute Heavenly King...
Ye Yinchuan's fiery cat entered the arena. Its eyes were sharp, and its limbs were strong, like a miniature tiger. Its fur was glossy, and one could even see red fire energy flowing through it. It had a bell-like organ on its neck that could store a large amount of fire energy...
Although Litten is much smaller than Snorlax and Milotic, resulting in a weaker presence, and lacks the special advantage of Shiny compared to Owl, ...
In reality, Ye Yinchuan nurtured him very well; both his physical health and mental state were extremely vibrant.
The opposite 'Toothed Owl' is also one of the starter 'three' 's'. Although it's well-cultivated and its leaves are glossy, the difference is still obvious when compared side by side.
Especially when observed up close with the naked eye, the difference in texture is immediately apparent.
"Meow!"
Sang Biao looked at his opponent with a slightly disdainful expression.
As one of the first Pokémon to be tortured by the Shadow of the Overlord, coupled with its own personality, it is difficult for it to have much interest in opponents that are much weaker than itself.
Pokémon all have personalities.
The opposite Touyuxiao sensed Sangbiao's aura, which revealed a hint of disdain, and his narrowed eyes also revealed a trace of dissatisfaction.
The tension between the two sides was even more intense than in previous matches.
Wow, the streamer's hot cat looks so cool!
I like its defiant attitude; I just hope it can maintain it even if it loses!
That's insane!
[I feel that although they're both Bowling Owls, this one is so much worse than the one the streamer has... It's completely outclassed in both looks and skill!]
Alright, this Thrush is considered an elite. The one the streamer has, if released in the wild, would be a true overlord!
"Feathered Owl, maintain good distance, use ranged attacks, and don't linger in combat!"
The opposing trainer gave the Jabba a strategy.
The Feathered Owl's type is countered by Torkoal, so a head-on confrontation would obviously be unwise.
Therefore, using its Flying-type and long-range advantages to pull away Litten is obviously the best strategy.
This tactic is also known as "kite".
The Feathered Owl immediately flapped its wings and took to the air, giving the Hot Cat no chance to attack. Its ability "Long Range" made its ranged attacks more effective and had a higher hit rate.
Faced with the strategy of the owl and the constant attacks from flying overhead.
The Feathered Owl has three ranged attacks: "Leaf Shots," "Rapid Leaf Shots," and its own highly durable feathers...
Ye Yinchuan liked to call it his "natal feather," which was somewhat like a demon cultivator refining a part of their body into a natal magic weapon. Its power was actually very strong, especially when combined with grass-type energy and even the techniques of moves...
For example, his Feathered Owl uses a shell of "leaves" on its own feathers, which makes the attack more powerful.
Such high-frequency, interspersed, and varied attacks pose a significant challenge to the attacked party in terms of how to respond.
But Hot Cat remained calm and composed, its eyes filled with an air of dominance.
Although they didn't take their opponents seriously, they entered battle mode and went all out to deal with them.
It's probably like a lion hunting a rabbit?
The hot cat's chosen response was to use its agility and reaction speed to dodge all the attacks it could.
At this point, the formidable movement skills honed through frequent battles with the Shadow of the Overlord were fully displayed...
Hot Cat is like a master, calm and collected, each movement subtle and almost imperceptible, yet it manages to perfectly evade the opponent's attacks...
That feeling is so cool!
When faced with an attack that is unavoidable, the Hot Cat will simply reach out and grab it, slapping it down.
His ease and composure left a deep impression on the examiners present and the viewers in the live broadcast room.
Even during a lull in the Feathered Owl's attack, Hot Cat managed to steal a moment to stretch:
"Meow!"
Seemingly busy and careless, the hot cat is actually launching a counterattack!
(End of this chapter)