Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

"Next... um?" Just as Ash was about to reveal his sixth Pokémon, the Super Heavy Ball suddenly shook violently.

It's Steelix, and it has its own considerations.

Since it's going to drag out the rounds anyway, no one is more suitable than this.

Moreover, its appearance can also intimidate Diantha, making her hesitant to replace Gardevoir.

"Let's go then... Good luck!" Ash respected his companion's idea and sent out the huge Iron Serpent again!

"It's that one again... Hawkman, Flying Slam!"

"Dig a hole!"

In fact, Ash didn't even need to remind him; Steelix burrowed into the ground almost as soon as it entered the arena.

Even if the Hawkman is incredibly fast, it's impossible for it to teleport over and launch an attack.

Karuno was once again caught in a dilemma. Steelix, relying on its electromagnetic levitation, was completely immune to field attacks... But if this dragged on, the Wrestling Hawkman would soon be gone!

"Hawkman, charge down and attack with the Cross Slash!" Karuno finally decided to take a desperate gamble, instructing Hawkman to leap into the deep pit, intending to fight Steelix to the death underground!

Anyway, being a flying type, it's not afraid of earthquakes. Let's see who can last the longest!

"Steelcore, use the Spiral Ball at full power!" Ash was not afraid of the battle. Steelix churned up the ground, almost completely disintegrating its body, and wrapped in thick mud, it kept squeezing at the Hawkman!

Boom! !

Finally, after a period of turmoil, Steelix tore open the arena and reappeared in the light of day.

The Hawkman was stuck in a section of his tail, unconscious, but still in a punching stance.

It's clear that it fought until the very last moment.

Having defeated its opponent through self-destructive tactics, Steelix was in considerable pain, with noticeable dents appearing all over its body.

"Kane!" But the expression on its face as it looked at Ash was full of excitement and anticipation!

It did it!

In this way, the last member of your team can fight Gardevoir in the best possible condition!

Ash chuckled and shook his head, then recalled the battle-worn Iron Serpent.

"Since they've already made all the arrangements, let's go all out and win!" "Wow!"

The last one, without a doubt, is Dajia!

As Ash watched it make its appearance, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Once upon a time, it was a weak Pokémon, abandoned by a samurai boy, its horns broken off, and it was on the verge of death.

Ash clearly remembers every detail of treating Pinsir, and also remembers that it was kept in the shadows for almost half a year before it could fight its first gym battle.

But now, it stands here, about to face off against a near-championship ace!

Steelix and the other Pokémon are trying to tell this clichéd yet inspiring story.

Even a loser can beat a genius if they are willing to work hard.

Weakness is never a sin; perseverance will earn you the right to reach the top!

"Breaking out of the cocoon and being reborn is in the past. Now that I have wings, it's time to go see higher places... Pinsir, Mega Evolution!!"

"Wow!!" The giant armor exuded an astonishing aura. Its wings suddenly popped open, and several sharp thorns appeared on its pincers!

Insect-flying attributes, flying skin, and super armor!

"That's our final opponent... We absolutely cannot lose!" Diantha's fighting spirit burned fiercely. "Respond to my heart, Gardevoir!!"

This is the final battle. Even though she was beaten 5-0 before, she is absolutely unwilling to admit defeat like this!

She also wanted to see the scenery that belonged to the champion!

"Garde...!" Gardevoir's long dress became even more gorgeous, and powerful psychic abilities surrounded her, even creating invisible ripples!

Fairy skin, Psychic Queen, Mega Gardevoir!

"One hundred thousand volts!"

"A flash of lightning!"

The final battle began without warning. Gardevoir unleashed a golden lightning bolt at Pinsir, but the latter swiftly dodged it and thrust its pincers at Gardevoir's chest.

hum!

The ripples of psychic power suddenly became clear. As Gardevoir raised its arms, Pinsir felt as if it had fallen into a thick quagmire, its entire body enveloped by invisible constraints.

"Break free with a sword dance!"

boom!

A powerful gust of air rose from the giant armor's body. With the help of the surge in power, the giant armor forcibly broke free from its restraints, but was then sent flying far away by its opponent's superpowers.

"Shadow ball!"

"Stone Blade!"

Boom!

Gardevoir gathered dark energy, anticipated Pinsir's position, and suddenly unleashed its attack; however, Pinsir quickly landed, creating a huge stone pillar on the ground, isolating the attack from its cover.

"An opportunity, continue the sword dance!"

"The power of the moon!"

Protected by stone pillars, Ash attempted to activate his second power-up, but Gardevoir suddenly unleashed its full power, sending a Fairy-type energy ball hurtling towards them like a cannonball, blasting Pinsir's hiding place into ruins!

"Those ruins... Oh no!"

call out!

Before Diantha could react, a huge shadow fell over Gardevoir's head, and Pinsir, trailing a trail of light, launched a series of frenzied attacks on Gardevoir!

Boom boom boom!

It flew tirelessly, launching attacks on Gardevoir from all directions. The overwhelming onslaught left Gardevoir with no way to dodge, so it had to unleash its psychic powers around itself, transforming into a screen of light to fight back with all its might!

Gradually, Dajia, who had been unable to break through the defenses, began to show signs of anxiety.

Its momentum is starting to wane!

Conversely, Diantha and Gardevoir became increasingly confident, their faces even showing a hint of disdain.

Is that all?

"Huh?" Ash was taken aback.

"If this is all the power you've gained, then I'll claim victory in this battle!" "Shanai!"

boom!

The powerful superpowers erupted, and the giant armor was caught off guard and slid a long way on the ground!

Chapter 682 VS Karuno, Victory or Defeat, The View Above the Champion!

Both Big Scape and Little Ash struggled to their feet, their expressions grave.

The battle situation became tense once again.

They could sense that Gardevoir's attack just now was not a sudden burst of power when breaking free from Nightmare, but rather a breakthrough of its power to a new level!

"This is bad..." "Dalmatian and Gardevoir, could they already be..."

Nanami and the others who were watching the match also noticed this.

Karuno was just one step away from the championship, and now she has finally taken that step!

"This feeling...", "Shana..."

Slightly confused, Diantha looked at her palm, seemingly trying to understand something along with Gardevoir.

But soon, they returned to their previous extremely confident state!

"That's right! This feeling of having victory in hand is what it means to be a champion!"

hum!

With Diantha's proud declaration, Mega Gardevoir's aura suddenly surged, as if it had broken free from some invisible shackles, and everything about it underwent a qualitative leap!

Hone your Pokémon's basic stats, various special moves, and type energy to an unparalleled level.

Beyond that, by forging a deep bond with their trainers, they achieved a breakthrough beyond their limits—this is what Diantha and Gardevoir achieved as Champion-level!

As the strongest trainer in the region, the champion can suppress all opponents, whether they are near-elite or elite, none of them can shake the champion's authority!

The only thing that can defeat a champion is a champion!

"Mr. Ash, from today onwards, I will embark on the road to becoming the champion, and I will definitely reach the top and become the champion of Kalos! And in this battle, I will also take the final victory!"

Riding on the momentum of her new breakthrough, Karuno confidently declared her victory!

"Checkmate! Gardevoir, Moon Power!"

"Garde!" Mega Gardevoir unleashed its signature move. Under the full moon, the Psychic Queen gathered Fairy-type energy to the maximum extent and pushed it forward with all its might!

The pink energy ball, like a shooting star falling from the night sky, completely locked onto the armored creature's body, forcing it to muster all its strength to withstand the attack!