Chapter 179: Chapter 175 Champion Jiang Li_1
Translator: 549690339
April 25th.
The competition proceeded in an orderly fashion.
The finalists for the individual battles had been determined.
Jiang Ran from Nan University Middle School had defeated the team captain from Wu Jin No.1 Middle School with a show of strength, successfully advancing to the next round.
On the other side,
Fang Yuan also strongly defeated the team captain from Fengcheng Middle School. Not showing any weakness compared to Jiang Ran, he likewise advanced successfully.
Both, as per the rankings published by the Jinling Trainer Association, had become the top two contenders and were set to compete for this competition's championship.
...
In the evening,
the team battles concluded.
Based on the points ranking, the Jinling Trainer Association reordered the twenty key high schools in Su province.
...
Before the competition was over, Fang Yuan didn't think too much about it.
Until April 26th, Wednesday,
the Su Province Pokémon High School Combat League officially entered its final stage.
The vast Jinling Arena was already filled with spectators.
Because today was not only the final of the individual battles but also the last day of the competition.
On the presidential platform, Host Wang Lin was presiding over the competition as usual, but today he had a bit more to say.
"The competitors haven't even entered the arena, and I seem to hear the cheers of the audience already,"
he said, looking around with a smile.
"Hello everyone, I am Wang Lin."
"Undoubtedly, everyone has been looking forward to this battle for a long time, and so have I. Who will be this year's strongest newcommer of Su Province between the two contenders, Jiang Ran and Fang Yuan? The answer will soon be revealed."
Wang Lin hosted while introducing Jiang Ran and Fang Yuan to everyone.
However, the attendees were already so familiar with these two that Wang Lin's introduction was hardly needed. It was purely a formality now.
Interestingly, both finalists came from ordinary families.
Neither parents nor relatives were Trainers.
Jiang Ran, also, came from a single-parent home.
This was one reason why the audience supporting Jiang Ran was slightly larger.
"She is not as simple as she seems on the surface."
This time, Zhuang Xin unusually did not return to the Professional Trainer guest seats but stayed in the competitor's room with the remaining teachers and competitors of Pingcheng No.1 Middle School to witness this battle.
"Sister Zhuang? What do you mean?"
Hearing Zhuang Xin's remark, Liu Le immediately became puzzled.
"You'll know soon enough."
Zhuang Xin took a deep breath. The progress of both the team and individual battles had been within her expectations so far.
But the news she received that morning had surprised the Professional Trainer somewhat.
"Today, among the guests present are..."
Host Wang Lin continued.
The Jinling Trainer Association, Provincial Department of Education, the business community, the police force... In short, many prominent figures from Su province had arrived today.
However, everyone noticed that the young man sitting in the most prominent position on the presidential platform had not been introduced from start to finish.
"The Provincial High School Pokémon Battle League is being held in Su province for the first time. It is both an experiment and a challenge. Aside from the high-level attention and support this competition has received from leaders from various sectors in Su province, we are also fortunate to have a special guest present at today's match,"
"I'm sure everyone is familiar with him... He became a Professional Trainer at the age of 21, the Champion of the Four Heavenly Kings by 25, and he has represented the Hua Nation at the World Sprite Alliance conference, winning countless honors for the country. Yes, the guest I'm talking about is Master Jiang Li. He has also come to our competition today!!"
Whoosh!
The lights suddenly focused on the young guest, and his figure was cast on the big screen for all to see clearly.
As the young man stood up with a smile and greeted everyone, the whole venue boiled over.
If you were to ask who the most popular Trainer in the Hua Nation is, it would undoubtedly be Jiang Li.
...
The noisy hall left Fang Yuan looking confused while waiting in the preparation room.
Champion of the Four Heavenly Kings, Jiang Li?
It was not impossible for a national superstar trainer to appear in such a place, but it felt too coincidental.
Jiang Li, Jiang Ran.
Was there any connection between the two?
Some Professional Trainers had already noticed that Jiang Ran's path was the legacy of the "Spirit World".
While Jiang Li was a Legacy Trainer of the "Spirit World".
Fang Yuan had previously guessed about Jiang Ran's identity, but now there was no need to guess. The appearance of Jiang Li proved that Jiang Ran was not as simple as an ordinary person.
No wonder Sister Zhuang had told him that morning to stay level-headed and calm against his opponent.
Amidst the external clamor, Fang Yuan's mind was as tranquil as still water.
It didn't matter who Jiang Ran was; today, he was determined to win the championship no matter what.
The team battles hid many trump cards, all for the sake of victory in the individual battles.
...
The sudden appearance of Jiang Li had made this provincial high school competition somewhat extraordinary.
In the reporters' section, although many journalists smelled a big story, they dared not report such high-level news without approval from their superiors.
If they lost their jobs or got blacklisted by the entire industry, they'd have nowhere to cry.
"Champion Jiang Li..."
Gulp.
Liu Le, a journalist from the Dawn Platform, swallowed nervously as he looked at Jiang Ran's avatar on the big screen.
Then, he looked at Fang Yuan's avatar.
"No way, with Fang Yuan and his Eevee, you've got to win."
"No matter who the opponent is, you absolutely must win. My happiness depends on you guys."
...
Guests from the Trainer Associations of various cities within the province had anticipated this and didn't show too much reaction.
They tacitly agreed that since the concerned party didn't want to talk about it, they naturally would not discuss it either.
Apart from background and honors, this young champion's strength was among the top in the field of Professional Trainers, not something ordinary Trainers could compare with.
The respect that was due should be given.
"So, Master Jiang Li, what do you think about the two contestants in this final battle?"
Host Wang Lin was still interacting with Jiang Li.
Jiang Li said with a smile, "Both are very talented New Trainers. I won't be surprised no matter who wins the final victory, but irrespective of who wins, they are both the stars of hope in the Hua Nation Trainer Domain. Haha, does it sound a bit official to say that? Anyway, both sides should give it their all."
With those brief words, Jiang Li earned the enthusiastic applause of the audience.
And at that moment, Jiang Ran and Fang Yuan started walking onto the field from opposite sides.
As soon as he appeared, Jiang Ran's gaze turned toward the direction of the main stand, landing on Jiang Li, but he quickly averted his eyes and walked calmly.
Fang Yuan's expression was also incredibly calm.
But his heart was not.
Today, not to mention the students from his own school; many of his classmates had also arrived. Father Fang and Mother Fang had come to the venue, and although Fang Yuan did not know their exact location, he was aware that they were definitely watching him.
Because Nan University Middle School had won the championship, the internet was not optimistic about him. If Father Fang and Mother Fang paid attention to the internet, they should know the situation...
Well... He and his Eevee needed to try harder.
In a moment, he'll give them a surprise.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone