He knows Pokémon better than me.

Boom! !
In the center of the rocky arena, an exaggerated explosion erupted in an instant, with lightning and sparks bursting out wildly.

"Now's your chance, Lightning Fist!!"

The Electrified Beast was even faster, dashing directly into the dust and lightning, its fists crackling with electricity as it aimed straight for the Duckbill Flame Beast's face.

"It's not that simple~ Use murky fog!!"

Da Ye chuckled, while the Duckbill Flame Beast in front of him grinned sinisterly. This time, the jet arm spewed out not flames, but a thick toxic mist. The gray-green toxic gas instantly enveloped the Electric Demon Beast, causing it to lose its sense of direction.

"And then, smoke!"

The next moment, magma and thick smoke spewed from the duckbill fire beast's hands, and the contact between the toxic gas and the magma was like a thunderbolt striking the earth.

Boom! !

In an instant, a more exaggerated fire explosion erupted over most of the arena, and the Electric Monster, which was trapped in the explosion, was blasted back all the way to the edge of the cliff, almost falling into the sea.

"You're really strong, aren't you?"

Dianci's forehead was already covered in sweat, and his expression was extremely focused.

Although he and Daiye are now both Sinnoh Elite Four members, he knows that the time he wasted has created a substantial gap between them. Even though his strength has improved rapidly, Daiye is still in the same boat.

"Then let's try this move! Electric Shock Monster, use Thunder on the ground!!"

The Electric Beast understood and plunged its cable-like tail into the ground. As lightning burst forth from its entire body like a flood, the rocks in front of it crumbled and scattered into numerous fragments.

Using an Electric-type move, he unleashed a Rock-type move that was strong enough to counter the opponent.

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Shinji, who was watching the battle, raised an eyebrow. It seemed like this move was stolen from him.

"Hehe, Magmortar, let's use Flamethrower on the ground too!!"

Of course, the purpose of the large leaf was not to destroy the ground.

As the Magmar spewed scorching flames towards the ground, the Magmar used the recoil to launch itself into the air like a rocket.

With its limbs outstretched and its entire body ablaze with deep red flames, it swooped down towards the direction of the electric monster.

High temperature and heavy pressure!!
Combined with the "Flame Body" characteristic of the Duckbill Flame Beast, this high temperature and pressure attack was extremely terrifying. Many onlookers felt the hot wind blowing and sweat dripped from their foreheads.

"Lightning Fist!!"

The Electrified Beast raised its fists, unleashing bursts of electricity to forcefully defend itself.

Boom! !
Finally, the intense heat and pressure descended, the electric current and lightning collided again, and then erupted, the energy exploding into the sky, causing an uproar among the audience.

As expected of a battle between the Sinnoh Elite Four members, it was absolutely spectacular!
As the smoke cleared, the Electrified Beast had collapsed unconscious, while the Platypus Beast on the other side, though covered in wounds, was still standing, panting.

"Electrifying Beast is unable to fight!"

Rotom quickly announced loudly that Big Leaf had taken the lead.

"Hahaha, look like I'm still stronger!"

"Hmph, this is not the final result yet."

Da Ye burst into laughter, but now Dian Ci wouldn't easily lose heart. He snorted and his fighting spirit intensified.

On the overpass, Xiao Zhi joined the crowd in clapping, it seemed that Mr. Da Ye was still the better one.

Looking at the two Pokémon on the field, Ash suddenly remembered something and looked to his side:

"By the way, Shinji, you have both of these Pokémon, right?"

Shinji nodded:

"Hmm, I also want to try out my Electivire and Magmar, and see which one is stronger."

Ah Xun: "???"

Now he's not pretending to be deaf anymore?! Didn't he just say that?!
However, the battle had already resumed off the field. Da Ye did not change his team and planned to wipe out his old friend's team in one go. Meanwhile, Denji's second Pokémon caught Ash's eye.

The large brown electric mouse is an old acquaintance!
"Raichu!!"

This Raichu is full of energy, its fists clashing and sparking electricity, its personality quite different from its trainer's.

"High-five surprise!"

The game started with a quick attack; Raichu's slap from a distance froze Magmortar in place.

Just as the latter was about to make a move, Raichu spun its tail and instantly unleashed a large net of electricity, completely enveloping Electivire.

"They moved very quickly!"

Xiao Zhi also perked up and gave a serious evaluation.

He remembered that Mr. Denji's starter Pokémon was not one of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon, but a Pikachu, just like his own.

"Not only that, Mr. Denji's Pikachu underwent a long period of training before evolving using a Thunder Stone."

Shinji glanced at the Pikachu on Ash's shoulder. Why hasn't it evolved yet?

In other words, if Pikachu's full potential is unleashed before it evolves, then it will inherit all of the agility and reflexes it had in its Pikachu form.

"Electric ball!"

With a flick of its tail, an electric ball was launched at high speed. The greater the speed difference between the two sides, the greater the power of the electric ball.

The electric ball exploded in the chest of the Duckbill Flame Beast, detonating the surrounding electric grid along with it.

Sizzle! Boom!

At one end of the arena, a burst of golden electricity exploded, and electric arcs floated everywhere in the air.

"Duckbill Flame Beast!"

Da Ye cried out in surprise. As the smoke and dust dissipated, his duck-billed fire beast, having exhausted its strength, collapsed on the spot.

"Duckbill Flame Beast, unable to battle!"

Rotom immediately shouted, "The situation has returned to a one-on-one!"

"So strong. Its level is higher than the Electivire from before."

Ash nodded in surprise. As expected of Mr. Denji's starter Pokémon, this must be the strongest Raichu he had ever seen.

"Pica~"

Pikachu responded with a nonchalant "Call," seemingly unconcerned.

The sudden defeat caused Daiya to chuckle dryly from the sidelines, looking at Denji's Raichu with a touch of nostalgia.

"That's really strong. It reminds me of the old days."

At that time, neither of them were Gym Leaders or Elite Four members. One used Pikachu, and the other used Infernape. They sparred and trained with each other, challenging Gyms from all over the world.
After the flashback ended, Da Ye's expression finally changed, and his aura shifted.

Next was his second Pokémon.
boom!
First, a vortex of blazing flames rose from the red glow of the Poké Ball, and then an Infernape emerged from it, its pale white and reddish-brown fur blowing in the hot wind, with flames blazing above its head.

Next up, naturally, is his ace up, Infernape!

As one of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon, Infernape drew cheers and applause from the moment it appeared, demonstrating its immense popularity.

"I'm coming!"

Ash's eyes lit up. He remembered that Big Leaf's Infernape was different from his own monkey. It didn't have the Blaze ability, but rather the Iron Fist ability, and its punches were quite powerful.

"Infernape, Mach Punch!!"

As expected, Infernape charged out as soon as it entered the arena, its clenched fist glowing white – it was Iron Fist Sonic Punch, a move combining speed and power! (End of Chapter)