Chapter 390: Viral on the Internet
"How about it? Have you decided which club to join? I think the Warlord Club is a very good choice."
Zhou Yuan rubbed his hands together. Basalt was a genius he had personally discovered and invited. The little guy who used to hold an Excadrill was now already at the Pro-level. Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but sigh.
"Not yet, let's wait a bit longer!" Basalt lay on the sofa, doing a full "Ge You slouch." After a long day, he was a little tired.
"Wait a bit longer? Wait for what? How long?" Zhou Yuan looked confused.
"Wait for what exactly and for how long, I don't know either. But... I just want to wait a bit longer!" Basalt smiled.
"???" Zhou Yuan was even more confused. What kind of move was this?
"Basalt, although the Warlord Club is interested in you, to be honest, it's just 'interested.' As a powerhouse club, they really don't lack geniuses."
So Zhou Yuan earnestly advised, "Crucially, as a Sandstorm trainer, there aren't many suitable clubs you can choose and integrate into. As long as the conditions aren't too harsh, you should agree as soon as possible! Overall, the Warlord Club is very suitable for you, and it's a powerhouse."
"Don't rush, don't rush, let's wait! Maybe there will be better options?" Basalt laughed.
"Better options?" Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched. Do you think powerhouse clubs are cabbages?
Zhou Yuan couldn't be bothered with Basalt anymore and didn't say anything further. Basalt naturally fell asleep.
Not long after Basalt fell asleep, the first batch of candidates who passed the secret realm assessment also came out. Many of them returned to the assessment hall, ready to see if any of the clubs inside suited them.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of candidates, even if they passed the assessment, were not qualified to be selected by the clubs, especially those who were older and lacked distinctive features. The professional league system was cruel, not just for trainers, but also for clubs. Clubs with poor records could easily go bankrupt due to mismanagement and broken capital chains. Especially Third Division clubs, which changed like leeks, one crop after another. Second Division clubs were slightly better but also changed frequently. Only First Division clubs remained relatively stable.
"Hmm? Basalt hasn't come out yet?"
In the assessment hall, Zhang Shu was waiting anxiously, glancing at the door from time to time. But unfortunately, Basalt never appeared.
"Could something have happened?" Zhang Shu frowned. But this possibility was high, as secret realm assessments were full of uncertainty. Especially regarding wild Pokémon attacks and examiner assassinations, passing often depended on luck rather than just strength.
But soon, his brow relaxed. The normal assessment lasted three days, and it was only the first day. It was still early.
Coincidentally, one of the candidates who had watched Basalt's battle had come out. He was a bit older, and after passing the Pro-level assessment, he didn't plan to become cannon fodder in the professional league. He was satisfied with getting a stable government job back in his hometown.
So, he quietly posted the video of Basalt's battle with Zayne Zhang to "Battle Bar."
Battle Bar was a forum specifically for posting various exciting battle videos, with over a hundred million active users and huge influence.
Title: Shocking!!! Sandstorm Descends, Saffron U Genius Crushed!!!
This guy was clearly a fan of clickbait titles. But it had to be said, shock value had its benefits; at least it attracted attention. Especially the keywords "Saffron U Genius," which were very eye-catching. And upon closer inspection, it was the genius being crushed, which was even more delightful to see.
Saffron University was one of the top universities in the country. A top genius from a top university was crushed? Who was this sacred being? The anticipation built up instantly!
Thus, after the video was uploaded, the view count rose at a terrifying speed.
"Saffron U genius crushed? Real or fake? Hope it's not clickbait." Someone saw the video and clicked on it immediately.
The video started with Zayne Zhang flying in on Pidgeot to confront Basalt.
"Eh? Why does this guy look so familiar? And that Pokémon... it looks like Porygon's evolved form, right? I remember now, isn't this the son of that Saffron U professor?"
He recognized Zayne but couldn't recall his name. But the news about Porygon had once flooded screens, so most people knew about it. He had envied Zayne for having a good father back then. Otherwise, would Zayne really be qualified to get Porygon's evolved form first?
"Presumably, this Porygon trainer is the Saffron U genius. Then who is... this other sacred being?"
Netizens were very curious about Basalt's identity. Although they didn't know Basalt's specific information, it didn't stop them from envying him, because Basalt's lineup was too luxurious.
"Cradily? Pupitar?" The netizens' mouths twitched slightly. Zayne's lineup was good, but compared to Basalt's, it was lacking significantly.
But... what was with that Numel? Netizens complained, "Why is there a freeloader in there?"
Soon, the battle began.
Sandstorm swept through, yellow sand filled the sky. Six Pokémon each found their opponents and engaged in fierce combat.
But quickly, the netizens were slapped in the face. How was Numel a freeloader? It was a cheat code, okay? One Eruption directly took away Bewear; it was too fierce. And what was with that magma? You're clearly a Numel, not a Mega Camerupt! It made no sense!
As for Numel's changing expressions, the video wasn't clear enough, so no one noticed.
From Bewear's defeat to Diggersby fainting, the battle entered "garbage time" right from the start. Subsequently, netizens were shocked by "Meteor Shower" again; the combined power was simply too great.
"It really was a ruthless crush?" Netizens widened their eyes. The full-team battle lasted less than three minutes. Crucially, none of Basalt's Pokémon fainted, or even got injured, while Zayne's side was completely flattened. The gap was truly massive.
At the same time, Basalt's use of Sandstorm and tactics also prompted reflection from many. If they were Basalt's opponent, could they hold on? Many felt uncertain!
"Asking for a friend: Who is this Basalt? He looks very young, how is he so strong? Which big shot's son is he?" Someone commented below the video. They naturally assumed Basalt had an extraordinary background.
Coincidentally, there were quite a few Centralis University students on Battle Bar. They quickly posted Basalt's information and reposted the video from Battle Bar to other places. Centralis University crushing Saffron University was something Centralis freshmen loved to see. Must repost, let you go viral!
In Battle Bar, most users were men who didn't care about Basalt's looks. But outside, more girls saw it. Basalt's handsome face, calm command, and powerful Pokémon made their hearts flutter.
And so, Basalt truly went viral.
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