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Chapter 222 V Heat Flame: What the heck?! How can a move have such high stats?! (5k)

【Wow, the bear apprentice's damage output is ridiculously high!】

[Legendary elves, what do you think?]

Sigh, those number-obsessed people always think they're so clever.

[Fighting Shiba: That's not the case. This bear apprentice's absolute strength is inferior to that of the Ancient Armor, but Xia Chi's command turned the tide. Whether it was preventing the opponent from using its own Bug-type moves or exploiting the opponent's speed weakness, it made things very difficult for Du Juan.]

[Another big shot! Why are all the big shots suddenly appearing today?]

[The King of the Kanto region? Normally I might call you a pro, but in this livestream, I can only say you still need to practice!]

[Stone Fan Daigo: I think I understand what Xia Chi meant by team composition now. The teams in Dujuan are too homogeneous, not just in terms of attributes, but also in the functions of the Pokémon. Looks like I need to train some more versatile Pokémon.]

[Water Artist: I told you a long time ago to stop playing with stones and come play in the water with me! It's not too late to join the glorious Water God Cult!]

[Daigo, the Stone Fan: You'll get swatted through by a [Water-Drawing] Blue Lily.]

[Water Artist:.]

Inside the auditorium of the Kanaz Trainer Academy, the battles continue.

Despite the pain from being flung away by the iron tail, the bear apprentice charged forward again with lightning speed without pausing for a moment, as if a malignant tumor had taken hold!

Du Juan frowned. If Xiong's apprentice were to circle around to the front of the ancient armor to attack this time, Iron Tail might really miss.

To be on the safe side, she chose the move that was least likely to go wrong: "Earthquake!"

At the same time, Xia Chi, who was sensing the positions of the two Pokémon through his waveguide, shouted: "One-hit kill, low kick!"

Same tactics, same positions.

Knowing full well that "it's better to break one finger than to injure all ten," Xiong's apprentice slammed his fist down like a heavy hammer once again!
bang——

Another muffled thud, and the right leg joint of the Primordial Armor suffered another severe blow!
Its towering body could no longer maintain its balance, and like a house whose supporting pillars had been removed, it collapsed forward with a crash!
Fortunately, Du Juan had the foresight to command the [Earthquake] move.

Otherwise, in this posture, neither the [Cross Scissors] nor the [Iron Tail] will have any chance of hitting!
The ancient armor, kneeling on the ground, roared and slammed its scythe-like forelimbs into the ground.

Boom——

The violent ground-type energy instantly swept across the entire arena, causing the entire battlefield to undulate and tremble violently like raging waves, with shockwaves indiscriminately blasting towards the bear apprentice who was right next to him!
Although it doesn't have a counter-relationship with the bear apprentice, its extremely terrifying physical attack power still inflicted extremely high damage on the bear apprentice.

"A single strike can turn the tide of battle!"

The waveguide power sensed that Xiong's apprentice's life force was rapidly draining away under the impact of the earthquake, and Xia Chi's command also carried a hint of solemnity.

Having engaged in close combat to this point, the only option left is to rely on the increased life steal provided by the [Fighting Attribute] synergy for a final desperate attempt!

boom--

The shockwaves of the earthquake continued, and Xiong's apprentice, whose body resembled a petrel in a storm, had an indomitable fighting spirit burning in his eyes!
"Turning the tide" is a physical attack move with a fighting attribute. It doesn't have a fixed base damage, but it has a terrifying effect: the lower the HP, the higher the damage.

Given Xiong's current state, if he manages to escape this perilous situation, he could very well defeat the Primordial Armor!

Just as the bear disciple's fist, gleaming with a dark red light of fighting attributes, was about to strike the vital point of the kneeling ancient armor vest.

"Too crystalline!"

The cuckoo's cry, filled with a do-or-die determination, resounded throughout the entire battlefield.

At the same time, the Taijing Bead in her hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light!

hum-

A strange and unpredictable power erupted from within the ancient armor!
Its heavy, deep blue shell was instantly covered by a layer of strange, crystal-clear energy, like a giant cluster of crystals.

In the center of the crystal, a ghostly symbol, emitting a faint purple glow and shrouded in mystery, suddenly appeared!
Crystal Ghost!

Xia Chi's vision went black. It was Nemo's intelligent matching!

Of the nineteen types, it just so happens to be the Ghost type, which is completely immune to Fighting-type!
But your other Pokémon that are 4x weak to Fighting types are not Crystal Ghost, and Ancient Armor, which is clearly not afraid of Fighting types, is not Crystal Ghost?
It doesn’t make sense!
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[Hahaha, this is the first time I've seen Lao Shui look so shocked! Teacher Du Juan truly lives up to her reputation as a tactical gym leader!]

[Nobody expected the Ancient Armor to suddenly pull out a Primal Crystal Ghost, right? The entertainment value was off the charts!]

[That's so mean, Teacher Du Juan! Why did she have to be so clever right when things were going so badly?!]

[That's right, I bet Xia Chi, that bear disciple, also has illegal blood-sucking abilities. Too early, and the Crystal Ghost would have alerted them!]

[Teacher Du Juan watches Lao Shui's live streams every day; she knows exactly how to play these old silver coins!]

[Du Juan: No one understands Xia Chi better than me!]

[Prison Water: The bullet I personally fired, named "Too Crystallized," struck me squarely between the eyebrows two months later!]

Without a doubt, the disciple's [Desperate Strike], which contained energy capable of reversing the tide of battle, struck the crystallized ghostly shell on the surface of the ancient armor body as if hitting a phantom.

The energy dissipated, vanishing without a trace!
immunity!

And at the same time.

Boom——

The ancient armor is connected to the forelimbs of the arena, continuously infusing them with immense ground-based energy.

The violent ground energy, like an invisible hammer, crushed the bear apprentice's body the instant his attack missed and his old strength was exhausted while new strength had not yet been generated!

"Kuma!"

The bear apprentice let out a painful groan, completely overwhelmed by this immense force.

The small body was once again thrown into the air like a kite with a broken string, crashing into the sand in the distance, unable to rise again!
"call"

Even someone as composed as Du Juan couldn't help but breathe slightly heavily at this moment, with beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.

The Crystal Ghost is her trump card and her last resort.

Fortunately, they managed to outwit that terrifying bear apprentice.

If it manages to get this [Desperate Situation]...
Recalling how Pang Yan had been instantly killed by a single punch, Du Juan felt a wave of fear wash over her.

She looked up at the ancient armor again.

Although it was immune to the danger and managed to survive, the bear apprentice's continuous attacks caused it considerable damage.

More importantly, the significant speed reduction caused by the two [lower body kicks] made the already sluggish Ancient Armor even slower than a coal turtle.

Should we change to Blue Lily?

Du Juan pondered for a moment, then immediately rejected the option.

Xia Chi's next Pokémon will most likely still be Wingstrike, and a single [Taunt] will be enough to completely seal it off.

It would be better to keep the powerful physical attack Ancient Armor on the field, which might be able to take down the equally weak Winged Strike directly!
Both are advantageous situations, meaning two against one.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield.

Xia Chi shook his head helplessly.

There's no way around it; after all, it's the gym leader's main Pokémon. Even with the bond but no equipment, Kubuck's raw strength is still pretty impressive.

Trying to turn the tide using the Berserker's "low health, high life steal" trait of the [Fighting Attribute] is just one example of the black swan event that might occur.

However, Xiong's apprentice's sacrifice was not in vain.

Not only did it force out the crystallization of the cuckoo, but it also added three layers of [Crippling Mark] to the ancient armor, as well as a "Speed ​​-2" effect from two [Lower Body Kicks].

It could be said that its mobility was even slower than that of the giant rock monster from before.

“You’ve done well enough, apprentice Xiong.”

Xia Chi quickly recalled his bear apprentice and gently comforted him while looking at the Poké Ball.

Between his fingers, he had already grasped another Poké Ball.

"The rest is up to you, Zhenyifa!"

A flash of white light appeared, and a figure exuding an ancient and violent aura suddenly reappeared in the center of the arena.

It was none other than the Fluttering Wings.

"Primordial Armor, Primordial Crystal Unleashed!"

Du Juan's command carried a resolute determination, as if she were making a desperate gamble.

She knew the special nature of Xia Chi's winged hair; if she couldn't suppress it decisively, she would have to make a decisive move.

What awaited the Primordial Armor was endless torment.

However, what she could think of, Xia Chi had naturally already considered.

"Will-o'-the-wisp!"

With the crippling blow from Xiong's apprentice as a prelude, the speed advantage of the Zhenyi machine was too great.

Before the ghostly energy sphere emitting a faint purple glow could condense, Zhenyifa had already thrown out several ghostly, pale white flames.

The will-o'-the-wisps drifted out like ghosts, ignoring the thick shell of the ancient armor, and precisely attached themselves to the joints and gaps in the shell!

The burn effect takes effect instantly!
The flames not only continued to erode the ancient armor's physical strength, but also weakened the muscles that it relied on to unleash its power, like a leech clinging to its bones.

Even the energy glow of the [Tai Jing Burst] that was gathering in front of him weakened slightly.

"Continue, use the Primal Crystal Burst!"

Du Juan's instructions were very decisive.

Although, with this ghostly fire attached, the Primordial Armor's burst of Primordial Crystals would most likely not be able to instantly kill Zhenyi Fa.

But Du Juan is not worried about the pain of sharing the burden after Zhenyi's attack.

This is also one of the reasons why she chose not to change her Pokémon.

The Primordial Armor, currently in its Primordial Ghost state, is absolutely immune to attacks of normal attributes!

The [sharing the pain] that Zhenyifa relied on to turn the tide will be useless. Xia Chi's eyes narrowed slightly, and a red light instantly enveloped Zhenyifa!

The Pokémon trade that just happened was a "passive trade after the previous Pokémon fell down," according to the Pokémon League rules.

At this moment, he still has the right to exchange for spirits!
The instant Xia Chi retracted his Wingfire, another Poké Ball was already thrown from between his fingers!

A flash of white light appeared, and a lithe, emerald-green figure landed in the arena.

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"Tirey meow, wag your tail!"

The moment the command was given, Tire Cat's tail swung rapidly like a serpent.

Almost at the same moment, the deadly ghost crystal burst forth with an energy ball that roared towards them!

However, the energy impact containing the power of the ghost passed through Tire Meow's body without any hindrance the moment it touched her, and the ground behind her exploded with a bang!

The [Flexible Transformation] property is activated, attribute switching complete!
immunity!

Xia Chi's movements did not stop. He threw out the Taijing Pearl in his hand, which burst out with dazzling light!
Too crystalline!
Unlike common attribute crystal clusters, what covers Tire Meow is a mysterious crystal shell that shimmers with starlight—

Taijing attribute: Star Crystal!

[Awesome! This is the true essence of a disruptive Pokémon: unleash a crucial move and then linger without lingering in the fight.]

Xia Chi: Okay, if she's too dazzling, then I'll be too dazzling too!

[It's no exaggeration to say that even though the Taijinghua has been on the market for two months, the star crystal of this Tire Cat in Prison Water is still the most stunning Taijinghua I've ever seen!]

"Shadow Claw!"

"Tai Jing erupts!"

Xia Chi and Du Juan issued their commands almost simultaneously.

However, the foundation laid by Xiong's apprentice was too good, and the one with the first move was always Xia Chi's elf.

A glint flashed in Tire Cat's crimson eyes, and with the power surging from the crystallization, her claws instantly became entangled with deep shadow energy!
Unfazed by the Primordial Armor's renewed condensation of Primordial Crystal Energy, it moved with lightning speed, cutting into the exposed side and rear of its opponent as it knelt on the ground.

Then he slashed down suddenly!

scoff-

The claws, wreathed in ghostly power, tore fiercely at the joint of the ancient armor's thick shell, producing a teeth-grinding scraping sound!
The starlight flowed around the claw tip, giving this Ghost-type attack a strange and unique penetrating power.

The damage of the first move of a single attribute is consistently increased, in addition to the mutual restraint between Ghost attributes.

This move undoubtedly caused extremely terrifying damage to the Ancient Armor!

“Guhou——!”

The ancient armor roared in pain, then unleashed the raging energy of the Ghost Crystal that had been accumulating!

Centered on it, the space within a radius of several meters was suddenly swallowed up by an intensely dense, purplish-black ghostly energy!

The terrifying Taijing Ghost Energy swept towards Tire Meow, who was right next to it, like a flood bursting its banks!

Fortunately, the [burn] status greatly reduces the physical attack ability of the Ancient Armor, and Tilley Meow herself is protected by the "Star Crystal Armor".

Otherwise, Tiree, whose type has changed to Ghost due to [Changeable], will also suffer heavy damage from moves that are type-advantageous!

"Seed Machine Gun!"

Xia Chi gave the order without the slightest hesitation.

Tire Cat steadied herself and opened her mouth to spit.

A series of energy seeds, enveloped in emerald green grass-like energy, shot towards the crumbling ancient armor like a sudden storm.

Du Juan's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Instead of using Dark-type moves that are effective against Ghost-type attacks, use Grass-type Seed Gun first.
Without a doubt, Xia Chi was planning to use a Dark attribute move to finish off the Ancient Armor when it was at its weakest!
"Rockfall!"

Du Juan's command was resolute.

Boom——

Despite its severe injuries, the ancient armor forcefully mobilized its internal energy, and its thick tail and scythe-like forelimbs slammed into the ground once more, unleashing a torrent of violent rock-type energy!

Countless enormous rocks, like meteorites, crashed down on the ancient armor.

Thanks to its agile movement, Tire Cat did not suffer too much direct damage.

But Xia Chi had a vague feeling that something was wrong—

On the battlefield, rocks continued to pile up around the ancient armor.

In the blink of an eye, a ring-shaped fortress made of jagged boulders completely surrounded the heavily injured Primordial Armor!

Undoubtedly, under the cover of this fortress, Tiree's [Shadow Claw] or [Crush] moves will have no chance to succeed!
Looking at the ancient armor in the shape of "piled stones" in front of him, Xia Chi couldn't help but marvel at Du Juan's boundless imagination.

but
Xia Chi smiled slightly.

Who said I was going to use Dark-type contact moves to attack?
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[As expected of you, Teacher Dujuan!]

[This phrase used to describe prisons, but could it be that we've found a trainer even more hellish than prison?]

[What hell? This is tactical!]

[Using falling rocks to shield against contact attacks like Seed Machine Gun and Shadow Claw? Got it!]

[Don't try this at home! Cuckoo dares to use it like that because she knows Tirith can't use ranged, penetrating moves like Surf, Flamethrower, or Ice Beam!]

This kind of adaptable command is the essence of tactics!

On the battlefield.

Xia Chi calmly instructed, "Shift gears!"

The energy within Tire Cat's body instantly shifted, as if precise gears were meshing and turning, and her aura suddenly surged!
A golden aura, representing enhanced abilities, gradually enveloped its body.

"earthquake!"

A glint of light flashed in Du Juan's eyes, and she instantly seized the opportunity—

Steel is weak on the ground!

She abruptly commanded the ancient armor within the "Fortress" to unleash an earthquake.

boom--

A violent ground-based shockwave raged once again, spreading indiscriminately outwards from the rock fortress as its center!

Without a doubt, even under the [burn] status, this Ground-type move can deal considerable damage to the Steel-type Tiraemon!
Shockwaves spread between the two Pokémon's feet, but instead of retreating, Tire Meow advanced rapidly toward the "fortress" where the Ancient Armor was located.

The speed increase brought about by shifting gears is extremely noticeable.

Before long, having withstood the earthquake's damage, Tilley the Cat had reached the only gap in the entire "fortress"—

Due to the terrain changes caused by the earthquake, the seemingly indestructible rock fortress developed a significant internal crack.

That's where Tire Cat's destination is!
"Tirey Meow, V-Flame!"

Xia Chi's confident command clearly resonated throughout every corner of the auditorium.

And the millions of viewers watching the match through Dujuan's live stream.

Everyone was taken aback.

What exactly is V-Flame?

[A newly discovered move? Or is it just a change from the large Flame Burst to a "V" Flame Burst?]

[Is this the key point? Why does Tirith, a Grass-type Pokémon, have a move whose name sounds like a Fire-type move?!]

[Stay calm, it can also shift gears and cause earthquakes.]

Clearly, this occurred in an era when the legendary spirit Victini was unknown to the world.

Its unique signature move, "V-Flame," is also a mystery.

But it doesn't matter.

Soon, the world will realize the terror of this exclusive move, which deals a staggering 180 damage but has the side effect of only reducing an ability by one level!
Tire Cat's entire body suddenly erupted with an intensely blazing golden-red light.

Immediately, a V-shaped fireball, with an unstoppable destructive force, precisely pierced through the gap in the rock fortress!

Boom——! !

A deafening explosion sounded!
Golden-red flames erupted like miniature suns inside the cramped rock fortress!

The raging fire energy instantly engulfed the ancient armor and expanded and squeezed outwards wildly!

The fortress, built of solid rock, was easily torn apart like a paper toy by the terrifying energy erupting from within!

The scorching heatwave swept outwards, carrying debris and creating a cloud of dust!

As the firelight and smoke dissipated slightly.

Tire Cat stood in the center of a scene of devastation, the golden-red embers of flame slowly dying out at the tips of its claws.

Before it, the ancient armor, originally a deep blue color, was now charred black, its thick shell covered with cracks and burn marks!
The ethereal energy covering his entire body completely dissipated, and he lay motionless amidst the shattered rocks!

There is no doubt that the ancient armor previously retained nearly half of its stamina.

Instantly incapacitated!

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(End of this chapter)