Let's be reasonable.
Given Porygon II's reaction speed, even without hastily countering with a Solar Beam, it could safely evade the Rock Cannon.
After dodging, it could take advantage of the situation to make a move and attempt to take it down in one blow—
Baimu initially planned this, but changed his mind after seeing Li Si's expression.
No rush.
Stability takes precedence.
Porygon II and Blissey lit up their eyes at the words, instantly conjuring two overlapping blue honeycomb light shields in front, directly blocking the Rock Cannon.
Thunk!
A heavy, muffled sound!
The latter suddenly smashed into the first light shield, tightly condensed maroon Rock Attribute Energy erupted madly on the shield due to the Rock Cannon's rotation, forcibly grinding it through!
What terrifying power!
The commentator erupted in incredulous shouts: "The first Defense is broken! The Rock Cannon is unstoppable! Will the second Defense hold up!?"
As if confirming his question.
The spinning Rock Cannon suddenly glowed an even more dazzling red, and numerous cracks spread throughout the Rock Cannon, its rampant energy bursting from within!
Boom!
It was like a shell exploding.
The horrific shockwave with unimaginable power shattered the second shield, the flames from the Rock Attribute Energy explosion engulfing Porygon II and Blissey!
The audience erupted with chaos, the chatter became incessant.
The commentator shouted frantically, "A second assault! Such a powerful Rock Cannon surprisingly has a second effect! Rhyperior's attack was effective! Porygon II and Blissey are in crisis!"
The giant screen displayed a scene shrouded in smoke, along with Baimu's expressionless face.
Success!
Li Si's face turned joyful.
This Rock Cannon with explosive effect was his ace, intended for use in the semifinals or even the finals.
Unexpectedly forced out in the first round of the main event by Baimu!
But all of this was worth it, he believed Blissey's defense wouldn't withstand the aftermath of the explosion. Then, Rhyperior versus Porygon II one-on-one, and the opportunity to reverse the outcome completely!
"Rhyperior! Try Rock Cannon again!"
Li Si commanded full of excitement, although this move's only flaw was the stiffness time was longer than a normal Rock Cannon, but Digging could be Rhyperior's shield.
However.
"Support, Solar Beam."
Amidst the smoke, a thick golden beam suddenly pierced the haze and shot over!
Lo and behold, it was Porygon II whose eyes had completed cooling.
Behind it, Blissey seriously raised its little hands and continued clapping, white light flying up and merging into Porygon II, further boosting Solar Beam's power.
"Happy!"
The gathered sunlight beam suddenly inflated!
"It's alright!?"
Li Si was stunned, hastily shouting to Rhyperior: "Quick, use Digging!"
Despite the aftermath of the Rock Cannon being potent enough to penetrate the second Defense, he underestimated Blissey's defense, made an erroneous judgment.
Of course.
Even if he judged correctly, it wouldn't change the final outcome.
Boom!!
Rhyperior, with rigid body, was hit by the Solar Beam in the upper body, experiencing heat as if falling into the sun, uttering an extremely painful muffled roar.
Several seconds later.
The Solar Beam dimmed.
Rhyperior was billowing blue smoke, its front was blackened, even the originally maroon rock turned a scorched color.
"Thud... Thump..."
It howled with eyes pale, falling forward causing a slight tremor on the ground.
Couldn't even withstand one shot!
After all, the Sandstorm's Special Defense boost, and the Light Wall's halving special attack effect were gone, Rhyperior's pitiful Special Defense wasn't compensated by the Hard Rock Trait.
Completely insufficient to withstand a boosted same type Solar Beam.
Can't take down Sigilyph, can't take you down!?
The referee raised the flag high, "Rhyperior has lost the ability to battle! Porygon II and Blissey are victorious! The winner is Contestant Baimu!"
"Got it! Unbelievable! Just a moment ago, Rhyperior who held the advantage was easily defeated by Solar Beam! Was all of this under Contestant Baimu's control!?"
The commentator's excited voice drew the audience's amazed applause.
When Rock Cannon broke through two layers of Defense, they really thought the match was turning around, that Porygon II and Blissey might be losing.
Never expected that in an instant, Rhyperior would fall under a Solar Beam.
Full of drama.
Baimu also felt the drama, but what he found dramatic was that Rhyperior used that unexpectedly powerful Rock Cannon just as Porygon II's eyes were cooling.
Causing what should have been a smooth battle to suddenly have twists that led Li Si to entertain unrealistic fantasies.
"Good work."
He petted the returning Blissey and the reverted-to-normal Porygon II.
He was about to return them to their Poké Balls.
Li Si walked over.
The young man took a deep breath, face showing admiration, extending his hand, "Congratulations! Mr. Baimu! Your Pokémon are incredibly strong!"
"Yours aren't bad either, Sigilyph's Special Defense is impressive, Rhyperior's Rock Cannon power is indeed praiseworthy."
Baimu sincerely shook hands with him.
Until now, Pokémon that could directly breach Blissey's Defense were very rare, double-layer breach? He couldn't have imagined it before encountering today's Rock Cannon.
Young man, you truly have the essence of a champion.
He earnestly looked at Li Si, mainly hoping to simulate challenges with this young man in other leagues in the future.
Surely capable of achieving commendable results.
The latter was somewhat flattered by his gaze, didn't expect to lose so miserably, yet the other admired him so, "F-flatter!"
Li Si's resentment over losing the competition subsided quite a bit, he smiled, "I will certainly learn from you, challenge Gyms and leagues often, become an experienced Trainer!"
"Experienced Trainer?"
"Yes! I guess you have been nurturing Pokémon for quite some time? One can tell from the skilled battle experiences of your Pokémon!"
"Uh, I'm a rookie Trainer."
"Huh?"
"I just started nurturing Pokémon last year in the second half, don't be fooled by fake information online."
"Huh—"
Li Si opened his eyes wide, resentment suddenly surged to levels capable of cursing an average person.
Baimu was startled by the young man's change in expression, chuckled and withdrew his hand, wondering why hearing he was a rookie Trainer caused such a big reaction?
On second thought, his age was indeed a bit high, not fitting the mainstream region's tradition of starting travels at ten, it was normal for Li Si to think he was experienced.
So psychological contrast? Understandable though...
——
"What did you do to him?"
"Didn't do anything."
"Then why did he walk away so downcast?"
"Lost a match, after unleashing such a fierce move like Rock Cannon yet still losing, can't he be a bit disappointed?"
Baimu responded righteously to Liuqia.
Mann Chong agreed, "After losing my first tournament, I was about the same as Mr. Li Si, feeling bad."
Seeing this, Liuqia didn't pursue further, even though she did notice Li Si seemed to have this expression after interacting with Baimu.
He was smiling while shaking hands at first.
Xiaoguang, staring at her phone screen, suddenly said, "Alice's match is about to start!"
"Let's hurry!"
"Where's Xiaogang?"
"Taken away by a passing big sister, it's okay, Croagunk will drag him over."
Just as Baimu finished speaking, Croagunk, barely knee-high, dragged the paralyzed Xiaogang over, a crying and laughing beautiful woman was standing a bit further away.
When she saw him, her eyes lit up, she hurriedly ran over asking for an autograph and a photo.
Xiaogang, gradually recovering, envied, "How nice... Baimu, if only I were as handsome as you."
"Let's not talk about your looks, your problem isn't with your face, it's with your behavior when meeting others. Honestly, never managing to view you as a creep is credited to your face."
Baimu earnestly patted his shoulder.
Which girl could withstand Xiaogang's kneeling approach?
...Well.
There actually were some.
In the animated storyline, quite a few people liked Xiaogang, but unfortunately, it always ended unsuccessfully.