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Chapter 221 The Bear Disciple's First Battle: One Punch Surpasses the Bear! (5k)

Only now, standing directly opposite Du Juan, did Xia Chi truly appreciate the value of the title "tactical gymnast".

She was commanding a Rock-type Pokémon that was extremely slow-moving, even clumsy, but the entire battle rhythm was not sluggish at all.

Instead, it exudes a breathtaking dynamism and oppression.

Pang Yan Guai's main body remained motionless, but the energy rocks it condensed acted like extended limbs, constantly putting pressure on Zhen Yifa.

Accurate prediction of landing point.

Like a relentless tide, the attacks came one after another.

Every dodge by Zhenyi felt like walking on a tightrope.

Furthermore, the sandstorm weather severely obscured visibility.

If Xia Chi hadn't fully activated his waveguide power, keenly detecting the subtle fluctuations in the giant rock monster's energy condensation and issuing a timely warning...

Zhenyifa had probably already been pierced by that elusive [sharp stone attack]!

"Hold on!"

Xia Chi's command sounded again at the critical moment.

boom!
Another deadly sharp rock was narrowly blocked by the energy barrier.

Xia Chi frowned slightly.

It's time to get a new Pokémon!
Pangyan Monster is the kind of sprite that Zhenyifa fears the most.

You can make countless mistakes, but if you make just one, there's only one outcome—

"Go ahead and talk to me about my sharp stone attack!"

Then he died suddenly.

Even if we can't find a chance to fight back now, it will be the same even if we drag it out to the later stages and manage to stack up the [Netherworld Mark].

We must break this deadlock.
"Wings flap, will-o'-the-wisp!"

Just as Pang Yan was still struggling to exhaust his old strength, Xia Chi issued the command instantly.

With a powerful wing-like motion, he steadied himself and concentrated his energy.

A dark blue flame, exuding an ominous chill, drifted out and, passing through the raging sandstorm, precisely attached itself to the giant rock monster's massive rock arm!
Nourishes—

The eerie blue flames burned like a leech, shrouding the giant rock monster in a scorching shackle.

The [Burning] status effect applies, halving the attack power of Pangyan monsters!
And at the very same instant the will-o'-the-wisp drifted away.

The red light on the Poké Ball lit up at the same time!

Zhenyi's figure disappeared from the battlefield, narrowly dodging the sudden rock attack!
Xia Chi let out a deep breath; Zhenyi had finally escaped safely.

He threw the other Poké Ball in his hand.

White light exploded!

A figure, much smaller than the giant rock monster but radiating high fighting spirit, landed steadily on the battlefield covered in gravel and concealed by [invisible rocks]!
It was none other than Xiong's apprentice!
Although visibility at the site was low due to the sandstorm.

Neither the audience in the arena nor those watching the live stream were able to clearly see the true appearance of this Pokémon.

But without a doubt, this is not any of the known Pokémon that Xia Chi has ever caught!
At less than a meter tall, even Tirey Meow, Shakiras, and Ponpo don't meet this size requirement.

The appearance of this unknown spirit has undoubtedly sparked heated discussions among everyone.

So, is it a new Pokémon caught in the Prison Water?

[Standing upright, over half a meter tall, a humanoid charcoal servant?]

[Tan-chan isn't that skinny; he looks a bit like a mischievous panda!]

[It makes sense that the people of Donghuang tamed the mischievous panda!]

[Impossible! I work at the Tianfu Panda Breeding Base, and I can say with certainty that while it might be somewhat similar, the outline of the mischievous panda isn't like that at all!]

[Champion Dan: Stop guessing, it's Xiong's apprentice.]

[Holy crap, a legendary Pokémon? Really?!]

[Verified by Dan, how could this be fake? Guess where this bear apprentice came from? And guess what Xia Chi was doing for the two months he spent on Armor Island?]

[Waaaaah, the food in prison is so good! I'm so envious!]

[You could say the "E'gui Peng" was a lucky find, but what about the "Bear Apprentice"?]

[Ma Shide values ​​Xia Chi too much, even Emperor Dan doesn't have a disciple named Xiong!]

Does this mean the passing of a legendary fighting style?

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The audience and online commenters could get caught up in a frenzy of discussion because of the legendary beast cub, Xiong Tudi.

But Xia Chi, who was at the eye of the storm, was completely focused on the present moment.

The situation cannot be reversed instantly by the appearance of a single legendary Pokémon!

The moment the bear apprentice landed, the energy spikes of the [Invisible Rock] pierced him fiercely.

Fortunately, it has the Fighting type resistance to Rock-type moves, so the damage isn't too high.

Xia Chi quickly commanded, "Disciple Xiong, charge!"

Needless to say.

Close-quarters combat, using force to overcome strength—this is the fighting instinct ingrained in Xiong's bones!

The impact of the invisible rock caused the bear apprentice's body to sway slightly, but it quickly recovered.

"Kuma!"

The bear apprentice let out a short but firm growl.

Immediately, its small figure shot off like an arrow, braving the whistling sand and gravel, fearlessly charging towards the mountain-like giant rock monster!

This fearless attack brought Du Juan back to her senses instantly.

"Giant Rock Monster, Rock Collapse!"

You can come, but you'll have to pay for the journey!

Pang Yan Guai roared, and its huge rock arm suddenly rose up and slammed into the ground.

Boom——

The ground shook violently in an instant.

Dozens of giant rocks suddenly appeared out of thin air above the path of Xiong's apprentice's charge, bursting forth!

Like a meteor shower, it carried devastating force and hurtled towards the small figure of Xiong's apprentice like a cannonball!

At the critical moment.

"see through!"

Even without directing him, Xiong's apprentice's waveguide had already sensed Xia Chi's commanding thoughts.

The bear apprentice, who was charging at high speed, suddenly turned his black, bean-like eyes into something incredibly sharp!
Time seemed to slow down in its eyes, and it could completely read the trajectory of the falling rocks covering the ground!

In a split second, Xiong's apprentice used a movement technique that seemed unbelievable to outsiders.

Twist your waist, slide to the side, crouch down, and roll forward!
The little bear apprentice's figure moved like a butterfly flitting among flowers, darting and weaving through the gaps between the densely falling boulders!
The huge rock grazed its fur and crashed down, kicking up a cloud of dust, but it did not harm it in the slightest!

This is the biggest difference between "seeing through" and "holding on".

Turn passivity into initiative.

Pang Yan's [Rock Collapse] attack failed to stop Xiong's apprentice from getting closer.

The distance between the two elves was getting closer and closer as the bear apprentice dodged with ghostly movements!
[Holy crap, a backflip technique!]

[No, it's the Ghostly Shadow Step!]

Just as the bear apprentice broke through the rockfall-covered area by using [See Through] to its limit, it had already rushed to the giant rocky ankle of the giant rock monster.

The contrast between the tiny size and the enormous size of the two elves is extremely striking!

"Combo Style, Rock Smash!"

Xia Chi's command pierced through the sandstorm and reached Xiong's apprentice's ears.

For Xiong's apprentice, it was just another move he had practiced countless times in training.

A faint blue light, seemingly containing the mysteries of water, shone on the bear apprentice's left fist.

At a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye, the bear apprentice's short fist struck the giant rock monster's rock armor three times with the energy of [Rock Smash].

Pang Yan's enormous body didn't even budge in the slightest; it was practically unaffected.

【Uh, is the damage output really that low, Bear Apprentice?】

The image of elves in my mind has been somewhat shattered by legend.

[Isn't the excessive pursuit of punching speed causing a loss of power?]

[So, before evolving into a Martial Arts Bear Master, it doesn't have much offensive power?]

"Pang Yan Monster, earthquake!"

Unlike the doubts expressed in the bullet comments.

Du Juan had a vague, ominous premonition.

[Rock Smash] If she remembered correctly, this Fighting-type physical attack move wasn't particularly powerful.

However, there is an additional effect: "50% chance to reduce the opponent's physical defense by 1". And at this moment, the giant rock monster's body is clearly covered with a deep blue aura that indicates a reduction in its abilities!

Did it trigger the additional effect of Rock Smash?

Du Juan frowned slightly, then comforted herself.

Pang Yan's physical defense is so strong that even if you're unlucky and get hit by the additional effect twice, your physical defense will decrease by 2.

Given the attack power that Xiong's apprentice has shown so far, the consequences shouldn't be too serious, right?
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Has the additional effect of [Rock Smash] taken effect?

As the waveguide sensed the situation on the battlefield, Xia Chi's heart stirred.

With the [Fighting Attribute] synergy providing an additional 50% defense reduction, the damage should be sufficient, right?
That's right, the previous three [Rock Smash] attacks did no damage; they were purely for setup.

The effect of the [Fighting Attribute] bond is that every time a contact attack hits, it will apply a [Crippling Mark] to the opponent.

The initial fighting bond has a maximum of three layers. You can quickly reach the maximum by using the "Left Hook" of the Bear Apprentice [Martial Arts Dual Extremes] unique bond!

This flawless "combination technique" was something that Xiong's apprentice had practiced countless times during his training.

Today, we finally have a worthy opponent to test our effectiveness!

A tremendous roar resounded from the battlefield beneath Xiong's apprentice's feet.

Xia Chi, however, didn't care at all.

Given the [Burning] status on Pang Yan Guai, which halved its physical attack, the damage from this earthquake was far from fatal.

But you, Pang Yan, might not be able to withstand Xiong's next move!

"One-hit wonder, kick him down!"

Xia Chi gave the order, and Xiong's apprentice immediately understood.

But then I saw a glint of light flash in its dark little eyes!
Without the slightest hesitation, he lowered his body and poured all his explosive power into his seemingly slender right fist, which contained immense force!
This punch was not a brute force strike, but rather a subtle technique imbued with the profound principles of martial arts.

Like using the opponent's force against them in Tai Chi, the strike landed precisely on the weakest and most crucial joint of the rock structure supporting the giant rock monster's body, just like a gazelle hanging its horns!

bang——

Click!

A dull, heart-stopping thud was followed by the remarkably clear sound of rocks shattering!

Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

To everyone's astonishment, the massive rock monster, which stood as immovable as a mountain and had withstood several attacks from the bear disciple, suddenly stiffened!
then.

Pang Yan Monster collapsed to the side and rear like a skyscraper whose foundation had been removed!

boom--

Its enormous body crashed onto the ground with a deafening roar!

The entire stage was shaking violently, and smoke and dust mixed with sandstorms shot into the sky!

As the smoke and dust dissipated, the enormous body of the giant rock monster collapsed to the ground, completely incapacitated.

One punch!
Instant kill!

The auditorium instantly transformed into an utterly silent library.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the small figure in the arena who slowly withdrew his fist, appearing so tiny yet so arrogant amidst the swirling dust.

Nemo's single move instantly killed him!

[I'm so awesome, One-Punch Man is amazing!]

Wait, wasn't the move supposed to be a kick to knock someone down? Why did you knock them down with your fist?!

[Is this the key point? Aside from that initial burst of pain and the ticklish sensation from the rockfall, the giant rock monster hasn't been harmed at all!]

[What's most terrifying is that it uses physical attack moves! This is against the Gym Leader's main Pokémon, whose physical defense and HP are extremely high!]

[Is this the legendary elf? It's so overpowered!]

[Fine, fine, you tricked us into playing tactics, so you're just here to play with numbers, huh!]

[Master Ma's Martial Arts School: It's because Xiaochichi's ability to raise Pokémon is too strong; even I, an old man, find it terrifying.]

Holy crap, it's the ancient god Mash!

[What does this mean? The bear apprentice wasn't that strong before leaving the Isle of Armor, but only became stronger in the last month?]

[If even Master Ma, who knows Xiong's apprentice best, says so, then it must be beyond doubt.]

This is a true mentor!

[No, no, no, the title "Nurturer" won't do; we suggest "The One Who Can Cheat"!]

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Compared to Du Juan and the audience's surprise, Xia Chi's expression remained almost unchanged.

It worked.

This was a situation he had anticipated.

Admittedly, this Gym Leader-level Gigantamax Pokémon is extremely powerful in terms of both physical defense and health.

However, the three layers of [Crippling Mark] reduce physical defense by as much as 50%, and [Rock Slam] further reduces physical defense by one layer. Fighting has double the advantage against Rock type, and [Knockout] is extremely effective against heavy Pokémon like Gigantamax.
And most importantly, the [Martial Arts Dual Extremes] bond grants a 300% power boost to contact-type moves with the right heavy punch!
A combination of factors led to this astonishingly fast-selling scene!

However, what Xia Chi took for granted was utterly incomprehensible to Du Juan.

Even after Pang Yan's enormous body crashed down and the sandstorm gradually subsided, her brain was still working at high speed, trying to analyze everything that had just happened.

How could Xiong's apprentice be instantly killed with a single punch the next second after he was using rock-climbing scraping therapy?
Teacher Xia Chi must have used some tactical setup that I didn't understand!
Du Juan was certain in her heart, and her gaze toward Xia Chi was filled with inquiry and a deeper level of respect.

However, the battle continued, and Du Juan suppressed her surprise and quickly analyzed the situation.

Although Xiong's apprentice killed Pang Yan Monster in an instant, he was by no means unharmed.

It triggered [Invisible Rock] upon its appearance and then took the brunt of the powerful [Earthquake] from the Giant Rock Monster, so its health must be low.
After making the judgment, the cuckoo immediately sent out its third spirit.

A flash of white light appeared, and an elf, covered in a thick, dark blue carapace and resembling an ancient crustacean arthropod, appeared on the battlefield.

Ancient Armor!

The Ancient Armor, with its dual Rock and Bug attributes, is probably the only Pokémon in Dujuan's arsenal that doesn't have a disadvantage in terms of attributes.

Other champions like Steelix and Nose Crawlers are even less effective against Fighting-type champions, which are four times weaker than Fighting-type champions!
"Water jet!"

Du Juan's instructions were swift as lightning.

Her goal was clear: to act swiftly and decisively, giving Xiong's apprentice no chance to catch his breath or regroup!

The moment the command was given, the ancient armor was instantly enveloped in a torrent of energy. The preemptive energy of [Water Jet] transformed it into a water arrow, which crashed into the bear apprentice at an extremely high speed!
The force of the water was so great that Xiong's apprentice was knocked off balance and stumbled.

This attack didn't do much damage, but it successfully closed the distance!

"Cross scissors!"

Du Juan's killer move followed immediately, the transition seamless.

The ancient armor's sharp scythe-like forelimbs crossed and swung out, gathering fierce insect-type energy, slashing fiercely at the bear apprentice with a piercing shriek!
If it hits, with the attack power of the Ancient Armor and the damage bonus of its own type, the bear apprentice will undoubtedly suffer a severe blow!
Just as that deadly cross-shaped gleam was about to touch Xiong's apprentice.

"See through it, flank them!"

Xiong's apprentice's movements were almost synchronized with Xia Chi's commands.

Suddenly, a sharp, all-seeing light flashed in its eyes, and [Insight] was activated!

The flow of time seemed to slow down in the bear's apprentice's perception.

Using the momentum from the rushing water, it twisted its waist and dodged the deadly scythes that were slashing across the ancient armor at an incredible angle!
In the blink of an eye, Xiong's apprentice's figure had already slid like a ghost to the back of the ancient armor, which was covered with a thick shell!
"Ancient Armor, Iron Tail Sweep Behind!"

Du Juan reacted extremely quickly, knowing full well the cumbersome nature of the ancient armor, and it was too late for her to turn around and counterattack.

He then decisively commanded it to use its tail, which was now more convenient, to attack.

The next instant, the thick tail of the ancient armor, covered with a metallic sheen and resembling a giant steel whip, swept out fiercely towards the location sensed behind it with a dull whistling sound!

Xia Chiru commanded as if he had anticipated this: "One-hit kill, low kick!"

As long as it's not a Bug-type move with STAB (Same Type Advantage), other Kuma's moves are perfectly acceptable.

The tail swing requires force, and the bear apprentice's [lower kick] arrives first despite being launched later!
It was another right fist strike—

There's no other way; only a right-fist attack can benefit from the 300% power bonus of [Martial Arts Dual Extremes].

Fortunately, Xiong's apprentice was relatively short, so even his fists could easily deliver a low kick to the tall, armored figure.

A punch, infused with pure fighting energy, landed with surgical precision and speed on the vulnerable joint of the ancient armor's right hind leg.

“Goohoo—”

The ancient armor let out a painful groan.

The severe impact to its support caused its right leg to bend involuntarily, but its strong will allowed the ancient armor to stubbornly maintain its balance despite the pain.

The iron tail, driven forcefully in a sweeping motion, struck Xiong's apprentice, whose movements were slightly slowed by his punch, with considerable force.

boom--

A dull thud rang out, and the little bear apprentice's body was sent flying as if hit by the side of a heavy truck!

It rolled several times on the gravel ground before barely managing to steady itself.

However, the condition of the Primordial Armor was not much better.

The already slow speed was further amplified by the deceleration effect of the [lower kick], making the movement feel like being stuck in quagmire, incredibly heavy!
(End of this chapter)