The next day, the Top 64 to Top 32 matches of the Shenzhou Alliance High School League were in full swing at the Shenzhou Arena.
The venue was buzzing with people, the stands were packed, and the atmosphere was lively.
Lu Jiyin stood at the entrance of the player tunnel, taking a deep breath and adjusting his state.
His gaze occasionally drifted towards Lin Junjun in the audience, and he secretly resolved: I must win this match beautifully and make Jun Jun look at me with new eyes!
"Lu Pighead, go for it!"
Lin Junjun's voice came from the stands. Although it wasn't loud, Lu Jiyin heard it clearly.
He turned his head, gave Lin Junjun a confident smile, and waved: "Don't worry, Jun Jun! With you here, I'll definitely win this match easily!"
Just then, a light footsteps sound came from the other end of the tunnel.
Lu Jiyin turned to look, only to see a few people walking towards them.
Leading them was a young girl in a kimono, none other than Fujiwara Rine of the Fujiwara Family.
Behind her was a tall, curvaceous woman, who was Lu Jiyin's opponent for this match—Fujiwara Chika.
Fujiwara Rine's gaze swept over Lu Jiyin, finally landing on Jiang Mo, with a hint of unfriendliness in her eyes.
She said coldly, "Jiang Mo-jun, I didn't expect you to also participate in this Shenzhou Alliance High School League. It seems we truly are fated."
It was clear that ever since Jiang Mo learned of the Fujiwara Family's little secret, Fujiwara Rine's enthusiasm towards Jiang Mo had waned.
However, she didn't say much more, as the Fujiwara Family still had a weakness that Jiang Mo held in his hand.
Jiang Mo smiled slightly, his tone calm: "Miss Fujiwara, long time no see. Thanks to Miss Fujiwara's help during this period, Dawn's development in Neon Country has been very smooth."
Fujiwara Rine snorted, not responding, but instead turned to look at Lu Jiyin.
A meaningful smile played on the corner of her lips: "Presumably, this is our Chika's opponent today, the young master of the Lu family, Lu Jiyin."
Lu Jiyin frowned, about to reply, but Fujiwara Chika had already stepped forward.
Her figure was exceptionally prominent, especially her 36D curves, which were a world apart from Lin Junjun's, causing Lu Jiyin to be momentarily stunned.
Fujiwara Chika smiled slightly, her voice soft and alluring: "Jiyin-kun, nice to meet you. Please take good care of me. For the upcoming match, please go easy on me~"
Lu Jiyin regained his composure, feeling Lin Junjun's gaze on him, and immediately felt a bit awkward.
He cleared his throat and said seriously, "A match is a match. There's no such thing as going easy. I'll give it my all."
Fujiwara Chika covered her mouth and chuckled, a hint of playful mockery in her eyes: "Mr. Lu is truly serious, but... isn't that more interesting?"
Lin Junjun watched from the side, pouting, and couldn't help but look down at her flat chest, muttering, "Hussy! Always flaunting herself!"
"Stinky pig trotters, just go chat with this hussy!"
Lu Jiyin vaguely heard Lin Junjun's voice, and his heart tightened. He quickly said, "Jun Jun, don't worry, you're the only one in my heart. I'll definitely win this match!"
Seeing this, Fujiwara Rine smiled and said, "Chika, don't waste time. The match is about to begin."
Fujiwara Chika nodded and turned to walk towards the arena, not forgetting to turn back and wink at Lu Jiyin before leaving.
Lu Jiyin felt his scalp tingle, secretly congratulating himself for not losing his composure just now.
"Hello, everyone! The opponents for this match are Lu Jiyin from Xilong University and Fujiwara Chika from Dongdao University. Both are extremely strong Trainers. Who will win this match? Let's wait and see!" The host's impassioned opening speech immediately ignited the atmosphere at the venue.
The match officially began, with Lu Jiyin and Fujiwara Chika standing at opposite ends of the arena.
"Match start! Both Trainers, please send out your Pokémon simultaneously."
At Rotom's command, both sides simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls.
"Arcanine, I choose you!"
Lu Jiyin was the first to send out his Arcanine. As soon as Arcanine appeared, it immediately let out a majestic roar, full of momentum.
Fujiwara Chika smiled slightly and threw out her Pokémon: "Toxicroak, my dear, go!"
As soon as Toxicroak appeared, it immediately assumed a battle stance, with a hint of coldness in its eyes.
Lu Jiyin frowned, secretly on guard.
Toxicroak is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokémon, and its speed and attack power should not be underestimated.
"Arcanine, use Flamethrower!" Lu Jiyin initiated the attack first.
Arcanine opened its mouth and spewed out a scorching flame, heading straight for Toxicroak.
Fujiwara Chika remained unhurried, saying softly, "Toxicroak, dodge and then use Poison Jab!"
Toxicroak's figure flickered, easily dodging the Flamethrower, then quickly closed in on Arcanine, landing a powerful Poison Jab on Arcanine's flank.
Arcanine whimpered in pain, letting out a low growl.
Lu Jiyin's heart tightened, and he immediately ordered: "Arcanine, use Extreme Speed!"
Arcanine instantly accelerated, transforming into an afterimage, and slammed into Toxicroak.
Toxicroak was knocked back several steps but quickly regained its footing, still with a hint of disdain in its eyes.
Fujiwara Chika chuckled softly: "Jiyin-kun, your Arcanine's speed is good, but... it's not fast enough. Toxicroak, use Sludge Bomb!"
Toxicroak opened its mouth and spewed out a highly poisonous sludge, heading straight for Arcanine.
Lu Jiyin quickly ordered: "Arcanine, dodge and then use Flame Wheel!"
Arcanine swiftly dodged the Sludge Bomb, then burst into flames, transforming into a fiery wheel and charging towards Toxicroak. Toxicroak was hit by the Flame Wheel, letting out a painful screech, clearly taking significant damage.
Fujiwara Chika frowned, clearly not expecting Lu Jiyin's reaction to be so swift.
She snorted and ordered: "Toxicroak, use Venoshock!"
Toxicroak once again spewed out a highly poisonous liquid, heading straight for Arcanine.
Lu Jiyin's heart tightened, and he quickly ordered: "Arcanine, use Protect!"
Arcanine quickly deployed a light shield, blocking the Venoshock.
Lu Jiyin seized the opportunity and immediately ordered: "Arcanine, use Crunch!"
Arcanine lunged at Toxicroak, biting its shoulder.
Toxicroak let out a pained cry, clearly severely wounded.
Fujiwara Chika's expression changed, and she quickly ordered: "Toxicroak, use Reversal!"
A hint of determination flashed in Toxicroak's eyes, and then a strange energy burst forth.
Arcanine was hit by this energy and immediately felt a wave of weakness, eventually collapsing to the ground.
At the same time, Toxicroak also couldn't hold on and lost its ability to battle.