Mei Yali's face flashed with confusion, "Huh?"
As they spoke.
Liuqia came bouncing over like a lively little deer, smiling, "Sorry to keep you waiting~! Your fantasy miracle☆Liuqia has arrived... What's wrong with Xiaogang?"
"Heartbroken."
Baimu casually explained.
Liuqia tilted her head, she didn't remember Xiaogang having a girlfriend, "Heartbroken?"
"Yeah, don't worry, he recovers quickly." Baimu suddenly looked in a direction and said, "Ah! It's Miss Jun Sha!"
Swish!
The petrified Xiaogang instantly stood up, his squinted eyes scanned around like a hawk, "Where? Where? Ah! Found her! Miss Jun Sha—"
He quickly ran over to curry favor.
Half a minute later, he was dragged back by Croagunk.
Mei Yali, Balza, and Liuqia felt their worldview had been refreshed, while Xiaoguang shrugged habitually, helplessly raising the corners of her mouth in a smile.
Everyone leisurely returned to the hotel.
On the way.
Liuqia couldn't help but show an expression of joy, playfully saying, "Dear disciple~ It's finally our turn to battle against each other, tomorrow's match is really something to look forward to~"
"Yeah."
He nodded, looking at the girl who didn't even reach his chest, and said, "I definitely won't disappoint Teacher Liuu."
Their gazes met, each with the determination to defeat the other and achieve victory.
——
Center stage.
Vivian took a deep breath, her sweet voice transmitted to all the audience through the microphone.
"The destined day has finally arrived! On this grand stage of the Gorgeous Competition finals!"
Wow!
The audience erupted in excitement.
The four full days of competition had not diminished their enthusiasm. Countless people were eagerly awaiting the emergence of a new top Coordinator Trainer.
The trophy symbolizing victory gleamed with golden luster on the alabaster podium, evoking envy.
Many defeated contestants who hadn't left watched it with reluctance. When Vivian introduced the handsome young man and the youthful, beautiful girl, no matter their thoughts, they all clapped in unison.
Finally.
Vivian raised her right hand.
"The first match of the fourth round—finals of the Gorgeous Competition! Counting down five minutes! Begin!"
Deng!
A brief tone.
"Xiao Qingqing~! Little Lielie~! It's time to go up☆!"
Liuqia shouted as she threw out Pokeballs.
Bang bang!
Countless pure white feathers fluttered upward and then fell, transforming into Altered-color Galarian Rapidash and Altaria.
"Hiss-ruru~"
"Chulu~"
Not far away.
Two streams of pink light formed a huge heart in mid-air, filled with vitality, Blissey and Mawile jumped out, catching Miss Joy's eye.
"Happy~"
"Chidor~"
The four Pokémon gazed at each other from afar.
Baimu and Liuqia locked eyes across the stage, entirely unaffected by the countless cheers from the audience, as if they had rehearsed hundreds of thousands of times, revealing their respective Key Stones.
"Hehe~ Let's become more dazzling together~! Super Shiny~! Let's Go~!"
"Super Evolution!"
The colorful light brightened!
Altaria and Mawile were enveloped by miraculous light, revealing new forms moments later.
The former was wrapped in clouds of feathers, as if soaring through the clouds.
The latter raised its Giant Jaws high, resembling a Kabuki performer, a traditional feature of Johto.
"Churururu!!"
"Chidor~!"
As their cries sounded, the two gave orders.
"High-speed Star~Meteor Shower! Shower the stage with splendid brilliance~!"
"Angel's Kiss! Fairy Wind!"
With Liuqia's impromptu dance moves, Galarian Rapidash launched its attack at top speed.
It raised its front hooves, letting out a long neigh, and shot a giant, pale yellow five-pointed star into the air, followed by Mega Altaria lifting its slender neck as purplish-red energy burst out!
Bang!
An energy sphere collided with a pentagonal star, instantly staining the latter with a tint of purple-red.
The next moment.
Biu~!
A soft sound like cotton being plucked echoed.
The purple-red pentagonal star shattered into countless small powdery purple stars, falling from the sky, yet not covering the whole field like a meteor shower, rather chasing after Blissey and Mega Mawile as if alive!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Vivian excitedly explained:
"What a beautiful shining meteor shower! The pursuit effect of High-speed Star means the meteor shower no longer needs to calculate the opponent's landing point; it's a perfect blend of beauty and power! Thanks to Liuji for offering us this first gift!"
As her words fell.
Blissey braved its shyness, using its tiny hands to send flying kisses toward the audience and judge seats several times, with red hearts jumping out of nowhere.
Mega Mawile's Giant Jaw behind its head spewed pink air currents, which turned into a pink whirlwind as it spun in place.
"Cheddar!"
It nimbly leapt up.
The nearby bouncing hearts were instantly attracted to the pink whirlwind, transforming into a heartiness-filled Fairy Wind!
Vivian quickly shouted, "Full of girlish sentiment and a refreshing warm breeze, just like a spring love storm! A perfect technique combination! Look at that!"
The descending shining meteor shower emitted an enchanting halo, and the love storm stirred a gentle breeze with jumping heart reversals rushing straight upward.
Puff puff puff—
Countless stars and hearts collided, exploding into brilliant colors in mid-air.
What a beautiful scene!
Buzz!
The audience's cheers were continuous.
The two powerful Coordinator Trainers, with just an introductory exchange, provided a scene that even during a regular Gorgeous Competition finals one would not see!
Scores were equally deducted.
"Evenly matched, it seems..."
Baimu glanced at the one-eighth of the score circle that turned gray.
Upon reaching the finals, the judges became more cautious in scoring. The kind of technique that would usually deduct a quarter of the opponent's score, here only earned an eighth.
It appears that not seizing the advantage early might lead to an overtime forced playoff.
He looked at the smiling Liuqia across, knowing she held the same thought as him.
If that's the case.
"Shrink! Jump onto Mawile's head! Sword Dance!"
"Happy~"
Blissey protected its belly with both hands, its body shrinking quickly and leaping onto Mega Mawile's head.
The latter danced as if no one was around, with several light swords appearing around it, rotating quickly, a dense sword net cold light attracting countless audience cheers.
Meanwhile, Mega Altaria soared high, overlooking its companions, trainer, and opponent from above.
Liuqia formed a small heart with her hands before her chest, saying sweetly:
"Power of the Moon~! Ultimate Shock! Little Lielie, charge!"
"Whinny——"
Galarian Rapidash neighed loudly, galloping forward like a cavalry charge, a shining energy covering its body, akin to a sacred radiance.
In the high sky.
Mega Altaria turned into a full moon, casting soft pink rays.
This was like a blessing from the Moon Goddess, draping Galarian Rapidash with a layer of beautiful tassels, transforming into a pair of giant wings, making it resemble a divine unicorn pegasus!
The audience marveled, unable to imagine such a scene created by techniques!
Trot trot trot—
The urgent hoofbeats sounded like a symphony.
In an instant, Galarian Rapidash reached Mega Mawile, revealing aggressive and scornful eyes beneath the swirling brilliance.
"Cheddar..."
Mega Mawile laughed angrily, but did not evade, merely slightly opening the Giant Jaw behind its head.
"Light Wall! Iron Wall!"
Clang!
Like a copper bell's boom.
A silver giant wall stood like the Heavenly Gate before the pegasus, whose unmatched impact completely failed to move it, nor did the consecutive strikes from wings on its back!
"Whinny!?"
Galarian Rapidash was somewhat astonished.
Mega Mawile, using the Giant Jaw as a shield, despite facing its Ultimate Shock, did not retreat even a step!
"An immovable shield like a mountain! Rapidash's attack was ineffective! The score difference in the second round successfully widened!"
In Vivian's voice.
Liuqia's avatar score circle lowered to five-thirds, while Baimu remained above four-thirds.