124: A String of Five! YYDS' Heracross
"Boom!"
The impact echoed through the battlefield as Heracross collided with the Mosquito Coil Warrior (Poliwrath), sending a shockwave across the arena. Despite the exhaustion weighing on its body, Heracross delivered a decisive Megahorn, piercing through the defensive stance of its opponent.
"Boom!"
With that final strike, Poliwrath's body staggered backward before collapsing. The referee raised a flag"Poliwrath is unable to battle!"
The crowd erupted, but their cheers were tinged with concern as Heracross wavered. Its once-blazing saffron-colored aura flickered, dimming. Though it remained standing, its breathing was labored.
At that moment, the audience felt a deep admiration, even sympathy.
"This Heracross is an absolute monster!"
"But… it can't turn this match around, right?"
On Qin Yun's side, only Arcanine and Shuckle remained. They were strong, but in this kind of battle, the sheer attrition was brutal.
Ma Tao and the others clenched their fists, eyes bloodshot with frustration. They despised their own helplessness. If only they had been stronger, their team wouldn't have been so dependent on Qin Yun.
Despite his valiant effort, it was still a 4v1 battle from the start.
"Boss worked so hard, but still..."
Douzi looked at Qin Yun, heart aching for him. He was only a high schooler, yet all the pressure of this battle rested on his shoulders. A fierce urge to embrace him surfaced Lucas' maternal instincts in full force.
"Heracross, use all your strength!"
Qin Yun's voice rang out, determination cutting through the air.
Heracross, battered but unwavering, let out a low growl.
"Mega Saiyan Stage 1!"
In an instant, a second explosion of saffron energy ignited, its pupils turning light green. Unlike before, Heracross' form seemed even sharper more precise.
Gasps spread through the crowd.
"Wait… it was holding back this whole time?"
Even against professional-tier Pokémon, Heracross now radiated a presence that could rival them.
But Qin Yun knew the cost.
"At most, this mode lasts five seconds."
With that knowledge, Heracross didn't hesitate.
Scyther was the strongest remaining opponent. Previously, Heracross avoided a direct clash due to uncertainty. But now? It had no doubts.
Heracross had stacked buffs:
Swords Dance (+2 Attack)
Victory Buff (+4 Attack from defeated Pokémon)
Mega Saiyan Stage 1 Boost
With this, its offensive power was beyond anything seen in this tournament.
Scyther's trainer remained composed, a true top student of Petalburg University.
"Scyther, I know the opponent is strong… but that's exactly why we must fight harder!"
Scyther responded with a determined "Mantis!", its eyes gleaming with resolve.
"Use Double Team!"
In an instant, multiple afterimages of Scyther spread across the battlefield, weaving unpredictably through the air.
But this was its fatal mistake.
Heracross, in its heightened state, could sense energy fluctuations. Illusions were useless against it.
One punch.
A simple, devastating punch burst forth, and the real Scyther was hit instantly.
The impact sent Scyther flying.
"No way—how did she find the real one?!"
Two seconds left.
Heracross, wings buzzing, darted forward at lightning speed. Both fists clenched, it brought down a devastating double-fisted smash.
Scyther barely had time to cross its scythes in defense.
"BOOM!"
The force of the attack shattered the battlefield, leaving a crater where Scyther had stood.
The countdown echoed in Qin Yun's mind.
"1... 3..."
Heracross turned toward him, flashing an "OK" gesture with its claw before collapsing.
Silence.
Neither Heracross nor Scyther moved.
"Scyther is unable to battle!"
The referee's voice was almost drowned out by the roar of the crowd.
Only Arcanine and Shuckle remained.
Qin Yun sprinted onto the field, immediately returning Heracross to its Poké Ball. He let out a long breath.
"We... won?"
Zhang Haochen swallowed hard. Had they really done it?
"It looks like we really won."
His words barely left his mouth before the realization struck—they had pulled off a five-in-a-row streak.
"The boss just punched through their entire lineup!"
"The boss is a monster!"
"Heracross is a god!"
The entire venue erupted in cheers.
Among them, Li Yunhao stood frozen.
His fists clenched. This battle had lit a fire within him.
"Incredible…"
His blood boiled with excitement.
"I never thought I'd find such an interesting rival."
Li Yunhao could barely restrain himself from jumping into the battlefield to challenge Qin Yun right now.
His teammates murmured beside him.
"Captain, that Heracross is insanely strong."
"Even your Haxorus might not stand a chance."
"If this was a singles match, Qin Yun would've won this entire tournament."
"Yeah, his teammates were the weak link."
Regret laced their voices. Qin Yun was on a different level, but his team wasn't strong enough to support him.
Li Yunhao simply shrugged.
Yes, that Heracross was terrifying. But Pokémon battles weren't just about raw power.
This was a team battle, not a one-on-one fight.
Against his well-balanced team, Qin Yun had no chance.
Yet the energy of the audience was undeniable.
"YYDS!!" (You Yong De Shen – "Eternal God" in Chinese internet slang.)
Qin Yun ignored the hype, focusing on Heracross' recovery.
It was completely exhausted. He needed to ensure it recovered properly before thinking about tomorrow's match.
Qin Yun's reputation skyrocketed.
Even those who hadn't attended the battle heard about his legendary performance.
And with the finals tomorrow, excitement reached a fever pitch.
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Behind the Scenes
Sister Hua was shaking with excitement.
She had followed Qin Yun all the way from Yongji City to Yurong City to cover this tournament. At first, she just wanted some classic battle footage.
But this? This was beyond anything she expected.
Heracross had grown stronger with every match.
"This kid is unreal… does his Pokémon just get stronger every day?"
Xiaowen, her assistant, nodded absentmindedly.
"I heard Qin Yun also has an insanely strong Combusken. Maybe he'll use it in the finals."
"Combusken?"
Sister Hua's eyes narrowed, remembering a certain flame-wrapped fighter from another tournament.
Unconsciously, a familiar silhouette flickered through her mind.
"If his final opponent is Haxorus…"
A slow smile crept across her lips.
"Then we're in for something truly special."
Her heart pounded. If Qin Yun played his cards right, tomorrow wouldn't just be a battle—it would be history in the making.
This was the story of the tournament.
And she was right in the middle of it.
"This is going to be huge news!"
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