Chapter 128

After the ceremony and opening ceremony, the second set of rules for competition, collectively known as the "Super Series" on the official forum, was about to start after a one-hour delay.

"Ding dong!"

In the guest seats, Hu Tao was watching the third round of auditions with great interest, casually flipping through the Pokédex that popped up a message notification:

Contestant No. XX, please arrive at the Pokémon House Arena before 10:45 to participate in the 11 a.m. match. To ensure the smooth progress of the event, please arrive as soon as possible to register and prepare.

Hu Tao was stunned, and then ecstasy filled her face. She jumped up from her seat:

"Ha ha ha ha! That's great~ Our leader has been selected as one of the players in the opening match of the Super Series! This is the guidance of fate! The fifty million Mora of this hall master will resound throughout Teyvat today!"

Everyone in the guest seats was stunned. They looked at each other. One of the contestants in the opening match of the Super Series was randomly assigned to Hu Tao...

"Have any of you received the battle notification?" Hu Tao scanned the guest seats carefully. There was a sense of oppression, like a tigress coming down the mountain. All the notable characters in the group chat were there.

This hall master doesn't like to pinch soft persimmons. Come, a master, let's make it explode. It'll be great! This is the opening match. This hall master will attract attention and become famous after one battle. By the way, let's advertise the funeral and burial business of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

"On the field, rush for my life! Fly with confidence! Please rest assured that we have the best death hall to provide you with body exhumation and requiem services!"

The corners of the guests' mouths twitched, including Takumi. What do you mean, Master Hu Tao, the ads have reached the competition?

"Snort!" Childe glanced at the Pokédex and saw that his notification bar was empty:

"I really wanted to play this opening match, but I didn't receive any battle information."

Takumi stood up first. Jean and Ningguang also led the luxurious spectator groups of Mondstadt and Liyue to stand up. In an instant, the guest seats were almost empty. But the audience was completely engrossed by the fierce battles in the four small venues and didn't notice that the big shots had almost left.

In a small hall backstage of the venue, Takumi had already dismantled the door of the main store and installed it here. Otherwise, with seven or eight thousand spectators entering the venue, the threshold of the main store would be broken.

The more convenient the shuttle passage is, the better. Anyway, after the event is over, it can be moved back at any time.

"Wow!" Takumi took the lead, followed by Jean, Ningguang, and others. They entered the virtual arena. A group of spectators who had been waiting for nearly an hour just to watch the "Super Match" shouted excitedly.

The opening ceremony had already been held outside at the Liyue Arena, so there was no need for cumbersome formalities. Takumi took the lead and sat down again, while Hu Tao had already made her debut.

In fact, although this virtual space venue could accommodate fewer spectators than the Liyue Arena outside, the size of the venue was almost the same as a football field. And the virtual space had "Pokémon black technology" that Liyue's venues couldn't match.

A protective light curtain separated the audience area from the venue. Even if the ground shattered or lava erupted during the fight, the audience would not be harmed at all.

...

When Hu Tao and the other player participating in the super match were ready, the official website of the Age of Pokémon and the live broadcast area of Teyvat Cheers launched the second event live broadcast room in a grand manner.

Suddenly, the number of real-time online viewers soared from zero to one million, and it was still rising by the millions. At the same time, various communities and forums on the Teyvat Pokémon Network were filled with voices rushing to share the news.

"Damn it! The Super Series is about to begin!"

"The big one is finally here? I'm most looking forward to the Super Series. The regular competition in the upcoming days will probably be a duel between Bug Catchers!"

"Are you serious? Didn't someone on the official forum compile statistics? Despite the large number of contestants, Bug Catchers accounted for 70-80%, right?"

"Whoa! The lineup for the opening match is out, and it's the leader of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor!"

"Oh, it is said that the leader of Hu Tao Hall is the first to create something new. She is the first trainer, the first to adopt a Pokémon, and the first to have a pseudo-legendary under the management of Takumi's Club..."

"I really want to see her. The holder of so many records must be very strong!"

The Super Match live broadcast room, which was packed with people, was full of barrages flying past.

Huh? Super Match? Yae Miko saw an official message floating under the regular match screen that the Super Match was about to start. She switched to the live broadcast room.

Unrestricted showdown! The war is raging!

This was the official title of the live broadcast room.

At this time, Hu Tao had taken the stage. She was impressive as she stood confidently.

The barrage was hotly discussing this player.

"The leader of Hu Tao Hall, the seventy-seventh generation descendant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"

"What?! Was she actually the first person to adopt a Pokémon?"

"Moreover, the initial Pokémon is the pseudo-legendary Gible with a 50 million Mora deal..."

Yae Miko looked solemn. After reading too many barrages and comments, she hadn't yet adopted her first Pokémon. But she knew one thing: in the Pokémon House store, the higher the price, the stronger the Pokémon.

Pseudo-legendary! They even claimed that if enough resources were spent, it could at least be promoted to the rank of Elite Four. In other words, if a person with financial resources obtained a pseudo-legendary baby Pokémon, it would almost guarantee them to be a high-ranking trainer.

At the same time, in Hanamizaka, Kamisato Estate, and the Coral Palace, the giant screens across Inazuma suddenly switched to another venue full of sci-fi colors.

Takumi didn't take the microphone, but his voice was clear and loud:

"Welcome, everyone. This is the virtual arena provided by our store for the Liyue Pokémon Tournament.

"You must have no doubts about the rules of the Unlimited Super Series, right?

"There is a group of trainers whose Pokémon have been favored by the gods and possess the Vision"

"But they bonded with Pokémon again'

"So, this second set of rules is an unlimited competition'

"Also known as the Super Series! Tailor-made for them!"

While his voice was still echoing in the venue, nearly 10,000 spectators had a virtual interface suddenly appear in front of them at the same time. There were three options on it: Verdant/White Frozen Soil/Cold Wasteland; Ultramarine Coast/Tranquility Bay; Obsidian Field/Mustang Prairie. Each option also had a short high-definition video of a few seconds to let the audience know the real situation of each scene more intuitively.

Takumi's voice continued:

"Hey, audience, it's time to show your sense of participation. Everyone in the audience has the right to vote. Simply click on the map option on the light screen. The scene and map with the highest number of votes will be 100% projected in the venue. Players will be immersed in a realistic scene and compete passionately!"

Takumi's voice was not loud, but it could be clearly heard by all the viewers paying attention to the event. After a moment of confusion, the audience began to discuss excitedly.

In the event's live broadcast room, a wave of excited barrages also appeared.

"What kind of magic is this? Liyue's immortal creations are amazing!"

"Light screen, venue projection—the audience can decide the players' battle scene and map!"

"Whoa! I feel like the tickets for the Super Series in the next few days will be sold at sky-high prices!"

Above the starry sky, many viewers posted barrages about Liyue's incredible magic. The number "666" filled the screen.

The three Adepti of Jueyun—Cutting Moon, Lishan, and Cloud Retainer—once again looked at each other in confusion.

"Cutting Moon, do you know how to do this?"

"No, I do not."

"Lishan, what about you?"

"No!"

"Then—" They all looked at the talkative crane again.

Cloud Retainer flapped her wings. "Don't look at me. I seriously doubt that Madame Ping and that crazy person worked together to create this wonderful and weird space. When we go back, we'll find out if we ask Madame Ping!"

...

"Beep!" Five minutes later, before the battle started, the smart broadcast in the virtual venue sounded:

38% of the audience chose Ultramarine Coast/Tranquility Bay.

The holographic scene is loading.

Players Hu Tao and Player Ah Jiu, welcome to the Tranquility Bay area on the Ultramarine Coast...

After an interweaving of light, the football-sized field transformed into a bay within ten seconds. There were shallow waters, small islands, and emerald green island wetlands. Blue sky and white clouds. The climate was pleasant. There were even gulls flying over and chirping.

"Whoa!"

The audience instantly burst into shocked screams. Did they actually simulate a battle scene comparable to the real world?

Hearing the enthusiastic scream, Takumi smiled inwardly. The millions of viewers in the live broadcast room must have been awed by the Pokémon black technology.

A host and commentator, who looked like an elegant scholar, went up to the side platform. His name was Liu Su, a tea doctor and storyteller at Heyu Tea House, the same as Tian Tiezui. After being summoned by Qixing, Liu Su was trained and worked part-time as a game commentator.

"What amazing Pokémon technology! Let's not waste time. The opening match of the Super Series—the two players have already taken the stage!

"Hu Tao! Ah Jiu!"

On the scene in Tranquility Bay, Hu Tao looked dazed, staring at the little blue-haired girl opposite her. The girl was probably about ten years old and wore glasses. She had a mature temperament inconsistent with her age.

"Ah Jiu? She doesn't have a Vision!"

"Not surprising either! The number of applicants for the Unlimited Series exceeds a thousand. Not all of them can be favored by the gods, right?"

"True, but regardless of whether one has the Vision, anyone who dares to sign up for the Super Series is someone to be reckoned with!"

...

A group of luxurious guests moved here from the outside venue.

Zhongli frowned slightly. "It's him?"

Venti also noticed that the Ah Jiu girl was actually just an image. "Well, this is interesting!"

Nearby, Xiao and Blissey looked thoughtfully at Zhongli's position. This guest from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor gave Xiao the feeling of an old acquaintance.

However, Xiao was attracted by Ah Jiu. "A demon, or a remnant?"

Xiao raised his eyebrows, but he wasn't filled with murderous intent. Because in Ah Jiu's body, Xiao also sensed a familiar aura...