"Facing off with Paper Sword in a dual scabbard battle, this should be quite a show. What do you think, Coach Xia?"
Xia Hunaao watched the field intently. "This Pokémon seems to be Ling Lingda's first appearance in this lineup. It looks like a trump card. Its strength should be fine, but I wonder about its resilience under pressure."
"Coach Xia seems to know this trainer quite well."
Xia Hunaao rubbed his nose. "Yes, I have a good relationship with the Ling Lingda team, so I know some inside information. In a way, you could say this is like me being a direct disciple of their Coach Gongsun."
Zhen Rui looked at Xia Hunaao. "Oh, I didn't realize there was such a secret. Can you elaborate?"
Xia Hunaao's lips curled. "I provided the ideas, and their coach handled the training. But that's just one possibility."
"The match has started. Dual Scabbard has launched an attack, directly slashing at Paper Sword? Paper Sword isn't dodging and is blocking the sword with its hands. But Dual Scabbard wields two swords, and the other sword is already attacking Paper Sword from the flank. How will Paper Sword evade this?"
"Paper Sword redirected and dodged, causing the scabbard swords to clash. Dual Scabbard regroups while Paper Sword spins, is it increasing its attack power through high-speed rotation?"
"This is a bit difficult," Xia Hunaao questioned. "For a Pokémon only thirty centimeters tall, directly cutting through is too demanding. Although Paper Sword can float, wait, float!"
The two hosts were taken aback. "Float?"
Xia Hunaao was extremely certain. "Yes, float. Paper Sword is only thirty centimeters, and its main body structure is very thin. It probably doesn't even weigh a hundred grams. It can fly up easily if it wants to. There should be wind today, which adds variables."
As he spoke, a gust of wind indeed swept across the field.
"Just as Coach Xia said, Paper Sword actually flew up, and it's still spinning at high speed in the air. The killing power of this attack is unimaginable."
"They've collided. Paper Sword's spinning attack was blocked by Dual Scabbard. Dual Scabbard directly knocked Paper Sword down with its scabbard, and now, it's a Swords Dance. Dual Scabbard is increasing its attack power, and Paper Sword is also using Swords Dance. Are they going for a one-hit knockout with simultaneous Swords Dances?"
Xia Hunaao shook his head. "Unlikely. The battle has just begun; there's no need to decide the winner so quickly. These methods of increasing attack power are likely meant to pressure the opponent. It's impossible to win with a single move."
"A head-on offensive has begun. Both sides are moving very quickly, with more than ten exchanges in just a few seconds. However, because they disengage immediately, there hasn't been any decisive impact."
As they spoke, Dual Scabbard suddenly dropped one of its swords to the ground.
"Hmm? What's going on? Dual Scabbard's sword was knocked away? This is a brand-new discovery!"
Xia Hunaao looked at the sword stuck in the ground. "Hmm, I don't think so. I think it's more of a feint. After all, no Pokémon would casually discard a part of its body, not even the Exploud we just saw."
"But judging by the current situation, Dual Scabbard is struggling, being suppressed by Paper Sword's rapid attacks. If it was a feint, it should have made its move by now."
"Yes, Paper Sword's attacks are getting faster and faster; we can only see afterimages now."
"Counterattack! Dual Scabbard is counterattacking. The dropped sword was indeed a feint. That sword is flying so fast!"
Xia Hunaao nodded. "It's understandable that the sword is flying fast since it's retrieving its own. This sword has hit Paper Sword, but Paper Sword's movements are very quick; it actually turned in mid-air to block this surprise attack."
Zhen Rui followed up by commenting on Dual Scabbard. "But Dual Scabbard isn't simple either. While Paper Sword turned, it used its other sword to attack Paper Sword's back. Now Paper Sword is in a dilemma."
"It's Aerial Ace! Paper Sword used Aerial Ace to repel the fronting sword and dodge the sword from behind. Well done!" Qi Longfei couldn't help but cheer for Paper Sword's maneuver and reaction.
"Dual Scabbard is also not simple. One sword is using Aerial Ace, and the other is using a critical hit attack!"
"Two tasks at once, fighting left and right. This trainer is quite talented."
Although Zhen Rui and Xia Hunaao expressed their admiration, the situation on the field hadn't fundamentally changed. Both sides continued to clash, with neither gaining a decisive advantage.
"Although the match is very exciting, so far it's been basic blocking and parrying, with all skills being dodged. Coach Xia, what are your thoughts?"
Xia Hunaao watched Paper Sword and Dual Scabbard, still locked in a stalemate. "I think it's about to end. Both Dual Scabbard and Paper Sword are, to some extent, Pokémon that focus on offense. These kinds of Pokémon, in my opinion, rely on building momentum and seizing an opportunity for a decisive blow. Continuing this stalemate will exhaust the patience of both the Pokémon and the trainers. Once their patience wears thin, the winner should be decided."
Five minutes after Xia Hunaao finished speaking:
"This is outrageous. Is this really a university-level Pokémon competition? The two contestants have been in a stalemate for over five minutes, still patiently seeking openings."
Xia Hunaao gently tapped his water cup. "At this point, you should be praising the Contest format, right? This battle, which is like a duel, has now lasted over ten minutes. I estimate the damage inflicted hasn't even affected a third of their combat power. They've used Swords Dance several times, yet it's been useless."
Zhen Rui yawned charmingly. "We see Paper Sword blocking Dual Scabbard's attack again. It missed? Paper Sword missed! Dual Scabbard has successfully broken through Paper Sword's defense!"
The sudden shift in the battle caught the eyes of all three commentators. Could this agonizing battle finally be over?
Paper Sword's arms couldn't block Dual Scabbard's attack and were knocked away. Dual Scabbard was left wide open.
"Good opportunity! Dual Scabbard uses a critical hit attack directly at Paper Sword. Paper Sword retreats and flies up again with the wind. This is truly a blessing from heaven."
"Long Fei, you can't say that. Although Paper Sword narrowly escaped this time, if the battle continues like this, the advantage is slightly leaning towards Dual Scabbard."
"Here it comes again. Dual Scabbard attacks Paper Sword head-on. Paper Sword crosses its arms in front of its chest, but Dual Scabbard's main attack direction isn't the front, but the bottom. The other sword of Dual Scabbard attacks from below upwards, breaking through Paper Sword's defense. The sword at the chest accelerates. It's Aerial Ace! It hit successfully!"
"Although Paper Sword was hit, it won't be so easy next time, unless Ling Lingda can come up with other offensive methods."
Every time Xia Hunaao said something, the situation on the field would immediately change accordingly. Dual Scabbard went all out.
"Ah, we've been watching for so long that we almost forgot Dual Scabbard has two swords and a scabbard. The exchange between the two swords and Paper Sword is so exciting."
"Paper Sword seems to be directly attacking Dual Scabbard's scabbard. It completely ignores the two attacking swords and goes directly for the scabbard. Is this move Sacred Sword? It's going to attack with Sacred Sword? Sacred Sword shouldn't be effective."
"No, it's not just Sacred Sword, it's also a critical hit. Paper Sword can also use Sacred Sword and a critical hit with each hand! It's a dual-wielding, dual-skill user like Dual Scabbard! It hit! Super effective! Paper Sword hit Dual Scabbard first, although Dual Scabbard's swords also hit Paper Sword, the damage doesn't seem particularly heavy."
Everyone present was stunned by this turn of events. After finishing his rapid commentary, Xia Hunaao said, "Whether Ling Lingda was holding back or Paper Sword truly has incredible learning abilities, this counterattack is a textbook display."
"Dual Scabbard retracts its swords and crosses them in front of its chest. What is it trying to do? Is it switching to defense?"
"Actually, this is good. Although Dual Scabbard's swords are part of its body, they are detached. Paper Sword's hand-swords are connected to its body. After such a long period of collision, the impact of the vibrations will be more fully felt by Paper Sword."
"That's right. Paper Sword isn't attacking either, and seems to be recovering from the discomfort. Are they going to separate again?"
"Paper Sword attacks again. Is it recovering so quickly? It's another critical hit, and it's using critical hits with both hands."
"Dual Scabbard's sword drew a circle in the air, actually guiding Paper Sword's attack to the side. The other sword of Dual Scabbard drew its blade and hit Paper Sword's head. Paper Sword's critical hit hadn't even been launched before it dissipated. Dual Scabbard's strike had significant force."
"Yes, Paper Sword has been stunned. This Tai Chi swordplay is quite something. Dual Scabbard's attack won't be blocked this time. Paper Sword is in danger!"
"Good, the match is over! This round is finally won by Dual Scabbard. The final score for the singles match is one to zero. Ling Lingda wins. Let's take a short break, and then we'll move on to the team battle."
"Your direct disciple, Coach Xia, is truly remarkable. It's truly a joy to have you and Coach Gongsun as a pair of masters."
Xia Hunaao turned and glared at Qi Longfei. "Are you trying to stir up trouble? Do you think you can beat both of us coaches?"
Qi Longfei cleared his throat. "Uh, Coach Xia, I recall you mentioning that you had guessed some of the team battle lineups for Jiangling University of Pokémon Technology, right? Let's talk about that..."