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Chapter 235 The Unparalleled Heavenly King-Level Strongman Asks for Leave! (4k)

I was wondering where your son Ruby got his habit of reciting opening verses all the time. Like father, like son!
Looking at the imposing Qianli on the other side of the battlefield, Xia Chi couldn't help but mentally complain.

Well, the statement that "Normal type is the most powerful type in the world" is entirely true to some extent.

After all, even Arceus, the creator god, and his nemesis, Regigigas, whose power was enough to shake the continent, were both Normal-type.

The attribute of the origin of all things belongs to this.

Let's turn our attention back to the player on the field, Wang, who was asked to take leave.

Feeling the aura emanating from its languid exterior, as unfathomable as an abyss, Xia Chi's heartstrings tightened instantly.

The mere existence of it brings a suffocating sense of oppression.
The apprentice was already a candle flickering in the wind, stubbornly refusing to leave the stage. What else could he do?
A miraculous escape?

This move, which unleashes terrifying power in dire circumstances, seems to be the only option.

But how could Slaking possibly use that move on you?

Before the bear apprentice could even get close, a simple [Frozen Wind] would kill him.

Perhaps, the only thing we can do is exploit the characteristic of [laziness].
"Apprentice Xiong, charge!"

Xia Chi decisively issued the order.

Even though the bear apprentice was already in a state of near death, he did not hesitate at all and rushed straight to the King of Leave, who was still lying on his side!

His idea was simple: Qianli was wary of Xiong's apprentice's extremely high burst damage with [Desperate Struggle], and would definitely use moves like [Rock Slide] or [Earthquake] to intercept him along the way.

The bear apprentice uses [See Through] to dodge the approach, while Slaking, due to his [Sloth] trait, will enter a brief "sloth" state after this move.

That will be the perfect opportunity for Xiong's apprentice to perform his final dance!
On the field.

The small, beige figure of Xiong's apprentice appeared strangely tragic in front of the imposing, mountain-like body of the King of Leave.

The distance between the two elves continued to close, but Qianli remained as still as a meditating monk, giving no instructions whatsoever.

Wang, still lying lazily, didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, as if he was oblivious to the threat rushing towards him.

Beneath the unusual calm, the psychological pressure shifted to Xia Chi.

When will it make its move?
Was it at the crucial moment before Xiong's apprentice raised his hand to use [Desperate Struggle]?

Since Xiong's apprentice doesn't have the [speed-type] bond that can increase the speed of skill release like Tire Cat, Xia Chi doesn't dare to compete with Qingjia Wang in terms of attack speed.

Only a gamble is possible!

"Apprentice Bear!"

Xia Chi shouted loudly.

This is both a signal to Xiong's apprentice and a bait for Qianli, to force Qianli to take action!
The instant Xia Chi finished speaking, Qianli immediately responded: "Rock Collapse!"

The seemingly lazy "King of Leave" suddenly unleashes a terrifying speed the moment the order is given!

It didn't even get up completely; it just casually raised its giant claw.

Countless enormous rocks materialized out of thin air, falling like meteors with a piercing whistle that tore through the air, and with a power far exceeding that of the previous Kangaroo Beast, instantly covered all the space in front of the bear apprentice to dodge!
however.

Xia Chi's true command had already been transmitted to Xiong's apprentice through the silent link of the wave guide power—See Through!
"Kuma!"

A final, insightful blue light flashed in the eyes of the utterly exhausted apprentice, DouDou.

At this critical moment, its small body performed a series of incredible evasive maneuvers!
Huge rocks whizzed past its body, the strong winds they generated almost blowing it away!
But the bear apprentice still managed to rush under the massive body of the King of Slaughter.

"A miraculous escape!"

Xiong's apprentice's right fist slammed out with Xia Chi's roar!

All remaining will and fighting spirit were ignited in this punch!

An unprecedentedly dazzling light suddenly erupted, followed by a muffled, heart-stopping sound!
The bear disciple's punch, which seemed to burn with his life force, struck the target squarely!
However.
The King of Leave's massive body swayed only slightly!
Its flanks, covered with thick brown fur, sank slightly, but then returned to normal!
Xia Chi's pupils suddenly contracted.

How can it be!

[Desperate Struggle] deals more damage as health decreases, and [Martial Arts Dual Extremes] grants a 300% power bonus to the right fist.
This move is almost the highest damage that Xiong's apprentice can deal in his normal state!
That was all the damage?
Admittedly, the reason why the [close combat] just now was able to defeat the Kangaskhan was because...

It has multiple physical defense reductions, such as Rock Smash, [Fighting Bond], and [Piercing Sound], as well as a lot of previous HP loss as a prerequisite.

But this "[A Way Out of a Dead End]" dish shouldn't be this bad, right?
It looks as if the Slave King's defenses haven't been broken at all.
Xia Chigang wanted Xiong's apprentice to add [Rock Smash] in an attempt to weaken the opponent again.

But the moment that thought arose!
The brief state of lethargy that Slacker experienced due to the [Sloth] trait has ended!

A chilling aura instantly condensed on his right fist. There was no roar, no gathering of power; he simply threw a punch casually toward the bear apprentice below.

I didn't see how fast the punches were thrown.

But like a destined, unavoidable bullet, Xiong's apprentice could find no way to dodge and was completely swallowed up by a punch mixed with terrifying, icy energy!
Its small body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, and when it landed, it was already covered with a thin layer of frost.

Disciple Xiong, you can't rise again!

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[Holy crap, holy crap, even the bear apprentice's miraculous escape was like a simple scraping massage?!]

[The King of Leave: Huh? Was something scratching me just now?]

[The one who asks for leave: I've tried so hard, you can't still be alive, right?]

[So this is really a challenge mode now, with three Pokémon and three difficulty levels: Easy, Hard, and Hell, right?]

Is Qianli's "Slacker" trait really [Sloth]? He seems more like [Strongman]!

[Speaking of which, while my "Slave King" is indeed very powerful, he still needs to rest for several seconds after using a single move. Did he even have a one-second interval between his two moves?]

In high-level matches, a single second can be fatal. Perhaps Xiong's apprentice still lacks a bit of skill?

[Evolving into a Martial Arts Ursa Master should make it much easier to fight!]

[If it evolves into a Martial Arts Ursa Master, I wonder if Slaking will be strong enough to fight it.]

[I have a feeling that if the prison water doesn't reach the point of being cursed and treacherous, the ending is basically already decided, isn't it?]

Even if you're caught in the curse, the ending is already set, just in a different way.

【.】

On the battlefield.

After a slight pause, Xia Chi withdrew his disciple Xiong.

I also glanced at the battle log.

Your Elf Bear Apprentice (lv.34) lost its combat ability during the battle against Slacker (lv.71) and failed to gain Fear Points.

hiss--

The level 71 "King of Taking Leave" is truly at the level of a top player!
Moreover, its stats, surpassing even those of a near-god, make this Slaking's combat power incredibly terrifying.

What troubled Xia Chi the most was that he didn't know what method Qianli had used.

The notoriously lazy Wang, who was known for taking leave, was unusually "diligent".

The [Frozen Fist] was unleashed only after pausing for about a second following [Rock Collapse].
There are indeed side effects, but given such a huge difference in strength, they can be said to be so small as to be almost negligible.

So, which Pokémon should we send out for the last battle?
Ponpo is ruled out first; her battle with Qianli was to improve her strength, not to win.

No need. Although Sister Fa is immune to Ghost and Normal types, with Slaking's move pool, she can easily defeat her.

With his small frame, Zhenyifa probably couldn't withstand even a single move from Qingjiawang.

Also excluded.

As for Victini, she's not even level 30 yet, so there's no way she can fight her.

After a quick thought, Xia Chi reached for Tiremy's Poké Ball.

Although disabling [Too Crystallize] significantly weakens the cat's potential, there are no better options at this point.

"It's up to you, Tire Meow!"

A flash of white light, and Tilley's emerald green figure landed lightly.

This 3v3 showdown has finally come to its final battle!

Seeing that it was Tire Cat who had appeared, Thousand-Mile Eyes raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you need to lift the [Too Crystallization] ban? I'd also like to see that power."

Xia Chi shook his head and said, "The rules of the Dojo Challenge shall prevail."

He knew it was a kind gesture from Qianli, but he still refused.

Since we're on the same battlefield, we must abide by the established rules.

Losing is nothing to be afraid of; you can always try again next time.

A slight smile of appreciation appeared on Qianli's composed face. He neither offered further advice nor directed an attack.

It's clear that they're giving Xia Chi the first move in the final showdown; it's a sign of respect for the challenger.

Xia Chi was disrespectful.

"Tirey Meow, shift gears!"

Given the vast difference in strength, there is absolutely no chance of winning this battle without strengthening one's abilities.

If the bear apprentice had used a "combo-style" Rock Smash before falling, fully applying [Crippling Mark], perhaps Tire Cat would have had an easier time dealing with it.

Unfortunately, Xia Chi underestimated the strength of the King of Leave.

Seeing that Tireyne had already begun to strengthen, Senri immediately shouted, "Slaking, Flame Punch!"

boom--

The King of Leave once again displayed a devastating burst of power.

Before it had even fully stood up, a blazing, violent orange-red flame had already erupted from its right fist, scorching the air and causing it to distort slightly!

With a terrifying aura that could incinerate everything, Slaking strode heavily yet swiftly toward Tire Nyan, who had just completed her enhancement!

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"Hold on!"

Xia Chi had no choice but to hand over the defense.

Wang is just lazy, not slow.

Just as Tire Cat finished its enhancement, it was too late to dodge. Only by [Defend] could it barely withstand the attack.

hum-

A pale green, semi-transparent energy barrier suddenly unfolded just as the Flame Fist was about to engulf Tire Meow!

A heavy punch, burning with terrifying flames, slammed into the barrier, splashing up towering waves of fire!
The energy barrier fluctuated violently, as if it were about to shatter at any moment.

The intense heat penetrated the barrier, causing Tire Cat's fur to curl slightly.

But this "holding firm" ultimately held on!
Seeing the flames gradually die down, and the King of Leave falling into a brief lull in his concentration, Xia Chi boldly gave the order.

"Create distance, shift gears!"

One gear shift is not enough to bridge the huge power gap between the two Pokémon; at least one more shift is needed for a chance to win.

The [gear shift] effect was immediate, and the greatly increased speed allowed Tire Cat to quickly create a safe distance.

The metallic luster reappeared on the surface of the body, and the enhanced golden light, representing the improvement of abilities, became even more dazzling!
"Continue, Flame Fist!"

The order from afar arrived like a persistent boil.

Before the second gear shift was even completed, Wang, who had asked for leave, had already woken up.

On its enormous fists, raging orange-red flames instantly condensed once more!

The terrifying heat and destructive pressure once again shrouded Tire Meow, who had just managed to create some distance, in the shadow of destruction!

Its speed was so fast that it eliminated any possibility of dodging!
Xia Chi frowned and could only command, "V. Heat Flame!"

He didn't want to use this move so early, as its side effect would lower both defenses and speed.

But Qianli is too shrewd.

He accurately identified the fatal weakness in Tiree's skill pool: the lack of effective fire-type resistance!
Fire, water, dragon, rock.

Of the four attributes that can resist fire attacks, Tire Cat only possesses one [V-Flame].

He learned it from Bictini through illegal sketching.

Xia Chi was worried that if Tire Cat took the Flame Fist head-on, her condition would deteriorate to an unbearable level, so he had no choice but to use the [V Flame] in advance.

"Nya—"

Tire Meow transforms the energy accumulated within her body into the primal, violent source of fire!
A blazing white flame, far more concentrated and profound than Slave King's Flame Fist, erupted from its petite body!

The "V-shaped" flames, like a white-incandescent meteor shooting against the current, clashed fiercely with the crushing fist of the behemoth!
boom--

Two completely different, yet equally violent, flame energies collided violently in the center of the battlefield!
Blinding white light and orange-red flames intertwined wildly, and terrifying high-temperature shockwaves spread wildly in a ring shape in all directions!
The temperature on the entire battlefield instantly soared to a suffocating level.

If it weren't for a sufficiently strong energy barrier, the entire Petalburg Gym main building might have turned into a scorching, fiery mountain.

The two terrifying flame energies collided and annihilated each other, eventually transforming into a scorching wave that swept across the entire area, engulfing Slaking and Tire Nyan respectively!

Xia Chi frowned slightly.

The physical attack boost from the dual [Shift] abilities, along with the high power of [V-Flame] itself.
Tire Nyan could barely manage to fight on par with Slacker's ordinary [Flame Fist]?

This unbelievable scene once again refreshed Xia Chi's understanding of the formidable strength of the Leave King.

As the blazing white flames subsided, Tire Cat's tiny figure appeared.

It was panting heavily, its emerald green fur charred black.

Xia Chi probed with his waveguide power and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

His condition is better than expected; he still has more than half his health remaining.

Quickly regaining her composure, Xia Chi seized the moment when the King of Leave launched his attack and forced her into a state of inertia, then continued her fierce assault.

"Kick the lower plate!"

The two Pokémon were not far apart to begin with, and despite the burning pain, Tirion rushed in front of Slaking in an instant.

Immediately, its slender legs, imbued with fighting energy, swept fiercely towards Slaking's lower body!
(End of this chapter)