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Chapter 389 Going All Out is the Greatest Recognition of an Opponent
"Fire...Vulcan Moth has lost its ability to fight!"
The host's voice, filled with awe, came through the microphone.
He looked at the Vulcan Moth embedded in the wall with its wings drooping, then at the two already fallen Blazing Roaring Tigers and Azure Blade Demons on the field, and swallowed hard.
"Since all of Gym Leader Zhang Lei's Pokémon are unable to battle, the winner is—"
"Master Li Luochen!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the audience.
"We won! We won!"
"My God, the final is over already? I haven't even finished my drink yet!"
"I've lived for over forty years, and this is the first time I've seen a final match end so quickly."
"That's right! In the last semi-final, Li Luochen was still going back and forth, but today he just brought on Regigigas and solved the problem with three slaps."
"This isn't a battle, it's a training session."
"What educational bureau?"
"Teach Master Zhang what 'dimensional reduction attack' means."
The audience was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.
On the field, Zhang Lei retrieved the fire moth embedded in the wall.
He looked down at the Poké Ball in his hand, remained silent for two seconds, and then sighed softly.
"You've worked hard, go back and get some rest."
Zhang Lei hung the Poké Ball back on his waist, took a deep breath, stepped forward, and extended his hand: "Gym Leader Li."
Upon hearing this, Li Luochen turned around and grasped his hand: "Master Zhang, you flatter me."
"What's there to concede?" Zhang Lei shook his head, his tone tinged with a mixture of helplessness and admiration. "That was a dimensional reduction attack. But being able to fight Regigigas, I guess I haven't been a gym leader for nothing."
He paused, then suddenly lowered his voice: "To be honest, are you in a hurry?"
Li Luochen paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "No."
Zhang Lei: "...Why don't you tell a white lie?"
If you were to ask who is suffering the most right now,
It wasn't Zhang Lei.
It is Regigigas.
It's like someone who has just finished a 100-meter sprint but is asked to stop immediately; they feel uncomfortable all over.
The slow start characteristic had just ended, the power had just surged, and the muscles and bones had just been loosened up; the fighting spirit that had been dormant for countless years had just been awakened.
Now they're going to hold it back again.
This made me feel uncomfortable all over.
Regigigas looked down at his palm, then at the protective wall in the distance that had been cracked by the Volcano.
It wanted to fight a little longer, even if it was just one more slap. But the fight was over, the opponent was down, and the audience was cheering.
It could only stand there, like a furnace whose fire had been forcibly extinguished, its surging heat having nowhere to go.
Li Luochen sensed its emotions and looked up at it.
"I'm sorry you had to suffer, I'll let you hit me as hard as you want next time."
"Reggie." (Okay.)
That's what they say.
After I re-enter combat mode, it will take several more minutes.
A few minutes.
For ordinary people, it's just a matter of drinking a cup of tea.
But for a legendary Pokémon that has just started up, full of energy but with nowhere to use it, those few minutes felt like another millennium.
The main problem was that my strength was too great and my opponent was too weak.
There are practically no ordinary Pokémon that can withstand a few slaps from themselves.
That's a real shame.
"Alright, come back now."
Li Luochen raised the Master Ball, and a red light brought Regigigas back into the ball.
But soon, the ball became slightly hot, as if protesting or urging.
"Okay, okay," Li Luochen smiled, hanging the ball back on his waist. "I'll find you a punching bag when we get back."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei's expression turned somewhat strange.
Sandbag?
Does Li Luochen have any other Pokémon that can be used as a punching bag for Regigigas?
Um......
Never mind, it's none of my business!
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Alliance Xiamen Branch, Lobby.
The receptionist sat in front of the computer, her fingers tapping on the keyboard, occasionally glancing up at Li Luochen sitting opposite her.
"Congratulations, Mr. Li Luochen."
Her voice was clear and sweet with a professional touch, but the undisguised excitement in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
"Your Minrong Taoist Temple has been upgraded to a provincial-level temple, and you have the authority to manage the secret realms within the province. The specific welfare system has been sent to your email."
She pushed the last document over, pointed to the signature area, then placed her hands on the table, smiling at him.
Li Luochen took the pen, bowed his head, and signed his name. His handwriting was messy but forceful.
The receptionist took the opportunity to glance at him a few more times.
This is the man who only played for forty-seven seconds in the final.
She's younger than rumored and even more beautiful than in photos.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself, but maintained a professional smile on her face.
"Alright." Li Luochen pushed the document back and put down his pen.
The receptionist took the document, carefully checked it, and put it into the folder next to her after confirming that it was correct.
She looked up, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help herself: "Um... Mr. Li, may I ask you a question?"
"you say."
"Why did you start the finals with Regigigas?" She blinked, her tone full of curiosity. "Everyone says you always give your opponents face in previous matches."
Li Luochen subconsciously said, "After all, it's the finals. Giving it my all is the greatest recognition I can give to my opponent, which is why I used Regigigas."
The receptionist paused for a moment. She blinked, pondering the words.
Giving your all is the greatest recognition you can give to your opponent.
It seems... that actually makes sense?
Those games where the opponent deliberately throws the match, goes back and forth a few times, and then wins, may seem exciting, but in the end, aren't they just telling the other person, "You're not worthy of my seriousness"?
The swift and decisive slaps of Regigigas, one after another, sounded cruel, but they proved more than any show of leniency that Gym Leader Zhang Lei and his Pokémon deserved to be treated with his full strength.
The receptionist's expression changed from confusion to sudden realization.
I see, I understand now!
"Giving your all is the greatest recognition... Well said."
"No wonder they can use Regigigas, their perspective is on a different level."
"Forty-seven seconds in the final, it's not that we're being disrespectful, it's that we're giving them plenty of face."
The trainers in the hall clearly heard Li Luochen's statement and felt that it made perfect sense, which made them admire him even more.
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"Alright everyone, pack your bags, we'll be heading back to the dojo around today."
"Luo Chen, streamer, Xiao Mao and I have to go back to the Quartz Conference!"
Li Luochen originally intended to take Ash and Gary back with him, but with the Indigo League just around the corner, they had to return to the Kanto region first.
"Alright, I'll take you to the airport."