manynovel Chapter 421 This is what our pseudo-god stat monsters are like!
Chapter 421 This is what our pseudo-god stat monsters are like!
Chapter 421 This is what our pseudo-god stat monsters are like!
Inside the live stream, the chat was scrolling wildly again.
[Hilarious! Lulina actually wants to use that old, underhanded tactic of coiling and hypnotizing in front of Lao Xia? Doesn't she know who popularized that dirty tactic during a live stream review? (Katie doge emoji)]
Am I the only one who thinks Lulina actually played quite well? Her tactical design and on-the-spot adjustments were pretty good, and the hypnosis almost succeeded.
Indeed, the command was commendable, but the difference in raw strength between the Pokémon was too great... Tyranitar's physique was ridiculous; it took several Water Tail attacks without any problem.
Actually, Xia Chi starting with Baron Nashor was already considered a form of letting him win; otherwise, if he had brought on Meowha or Bear, Milotic might have fallen even faster...
[Lurina: Although I lost the battle, my Milotic's looks won! (Just kidding)]
Lulina slowly loosened her fists, which had been clenched unconsciously due to nervousness; her fingers were even slightly white.
She silently raised the Poké Ball, and a beam of red light shot out, recalling Milotic, which was floating unconscious on the water's surface.
I didn't feel much bitterness or frustration; instead, I felt a sense of relief and peace after doing my best.
Just as she had predicted before the match, the objective gap in skill was clearly visible. For her, the more important significance of this match lay in the process itself.
Clash with top-tier fighters, test your own and your partners' limits, and live up to the beliefs of a trainer.
Milnas had done a good enough job; his elaborate hypnotic trap had come very close to success, but his opponent was better.
Because Milotic fell so quickly, the [Sandstorm] effect caused by Tyranitar's ability had not yet ended.
At this moment, the sky above the battlefield was still filled with a dim yellow dust, and the fine sand and gravel danced under the lights, giving this watery field a rough texture.
Without hesitation, Lulina decisively threw out the second Poké Ball, following the established tactical rotation.
"Please, Pelipper!"
A flash of white light appeared, and a blue seabird with a huge beak and broad wings appeared in mid-air—it was a big-billed gull.
Upon its first appearance, its innate characteristics were automatically triggered without any trainer commands!
[Rain] ability activated!
Whoosh—
The sky above the venue, which was originally filled with sand and dust, suddenly became filled with dark clouds that hung low as if about to fall.
Large raindrops began to fall without warning, instantly turning from a drizzle into a downpour.
The sandstorm quickly dissipated in the face of the torrential rain. Visibility actually improved considerably as the sand and dust disappeared, but the entire area was completely shrouded in a white curtain of rain, with the roar of water filling the air.
Clearly, through the first encounter, Lulina has realized the crucial impact of the weather on this match.
As long as the sandstorm exists, Tyranitar is a nearly impenetrable fortress in terms of special defenses.
[Rain] not only enhances the power of her subsequent Water-type Pokémon moves, but also completely deprives Tyranitar of its weather advantage and paves the way for the final strategy.
The icy rain lashed violently against Bangiras's menacing armor, which was forged from rock and steel, producing a series of sharp, crackling sounds.
The water meandered down its rough, ravine-like shell, further highlighting the menacing aura of this enormous beast in the water, as if it were an ancient monster that had emerged from a raging torrent.
"Tyranitar, Stone Attack!"
"Spider, tailwind!"
Lulina's command was given at almost the same moment.
One side unleashes a relentless and devastating offensive, while the other side employs a field-supporting move, [Tailwind].
"roar""
Bangilas stomped his foot in the water with such force that the surrounding water surface caved in.
It raised its thick arms, and violent ground-type and rock-type energies converged wildly beneath the water in front of it.
The next moment, accompanied by a loud bang, a giant rock pillar with a diameter of more than two meters and edges gleaming with a cold light, like the fangs of a ferocious beast lurking at the bottom of the water, burst open the surface of the water.
With astonishing speed, it hurtled upwards and slammed into the bighead gull that was struggling to flap its wings and guide the airflow in mid-air.
Wherever the rock pillar passed, the rainwater was stirred up and splashed everywhere!
Sharp Stone Attack!
Rock-type physical moves are extremely effective against Flying-type Pelipper.
Faced with this deadly attack, the Peacock did not make any attempt to dodge.
It simply stretched out its wide wings with all its might, emitted a high-frequency chirping sound from its beak, and a bluish-white aura emanated from its body.
These air currents spread rapidly, intertwining with the raindrops falling from the sky, forming an energy wind field that surrounds the entire battlefield within the venue.
[Tailwind] Started successfully.
In this wind field, the speed of Lulina's Pokémon will be greatly increased!
The price to pay is a sneer!
The sharp, massive rock pillar slammed solidly into the bigmouth gull's chest and abdomen.
Even though Pelipper's physical defense is decent among bird Pokémon, it seemed utterly inadequate against Tyranitar's full-force attack, which had been enhanced twice by Dragon Dance.
"Ga"
The beak let out a short, painful cry as it was thrown backward by the force of the impact, its feathers disheveled.
If it weren't for its decent physical defense, this attack could very well have instantly killed it.
Even so, the beak had already suffered heavy damage and was teetering in the air.
However, its mission is complete.
The rain covered the sandstorm, and the wind field had already taken shape.
Lulina was prepared for Pelipper's sacrifice; it was part of the plan—it wasn't the main attacker, but rather a weatherman and support.
However, Xia Chi's offensive did not stop despite the heavy blow from the giant gull.
Just as the Pelipper managed to regain its footing and the [tailwind] aura had just begun to spread steadily, another anomaly occurred.
In the water, Bangiras raised its head, facing the stadium dome shrouded in dark clouds, and let out a roar mixed with the power of thunder.
Suddenly, it emitted a dazzling golden electric light, like a fuse, instantly creating a violent energy resonance with the dense rain clouds in the sky.
Boom!
A dazzling golden bolt of lightning tore through the gloomy sky and struck the Pelipper with near-vertical precision, just after it unleashed Tailwind and had no time to react!
thunder!
Rain not only amplifies water-type moves, but it also makes [Thunder] a guaranteed hit.
Zi—
A blinding flash of lightning instantly engulfed the entire body of the Pelipper, and the lightning raged across its body, bringing terrifying damage four times its normal strength.
The beak didn't even have time to utter a final cry. Its body was charred black and smoking as it plummeted straight down from the sky, crashing into the water below with a "plop," splashing up a spray of water mixed with arcs of electricity. It then floated back up, motionless.
Rotation Rotom quickly stepped forward to confirm.
The Pelipper is unable to fight!
From the moment she appeared to the moment she lost her ability to fight, the entire process took only a few seconds.
The barrage of comments exploded instantly.
[Holy crap, Lulina's main Pelipper was just... wiped out like that?]
[Wait, Tyranitar's Dragon Dance can also boost Special Attack? How come that lightning attack deals such terrifying damage?]
[Four times super effective, what do you say? And you think Tyranitar's Special Attack is low? Come on, how can a late-blooming pseudo-legendary have any weaknesses?]
[This is terrifying... Why does it feel like the dungeon is even stronger than it was when I won the Dark Attribute Expert Tournament a little over a month ago?]
[Bangiras: I'll take on ten!]
Lurina silently picked up the Poké Ball she had just retrieved and used it to recall the Pelipper that was floating on the water and unable to battle.
She took a deep breath, the air, damp with rain and smelling of lightning, filling her lungs and making her mind clearer.
There's only one left.
The last trace of hesitation in her eyes vanished completely, replaced by a resolute gleam of determination.
Her fingers pressed firmly on the last Poké Ball button on her waist, a button that had been prepared long ago and carried her last bit of pride.
"Finally... unleash your power, Gyarados!"
"roar--"
A dragon's roar, filled with endless tyranny and majesty, resounded throughout the arena, even drowning out the torrential rain.
Amidst the white light, a long and ferocious blue giant shadow suddenly shot out, performed a fierce somersault in the air, and then crashed heavily into the water, creating waves even more exaggerated than when Tyranitar appeared.
Gyarados!
Its long, slender body, covered in hard blue scales, meandered in the water. Its ferocious red eyes were fixed on Tyranitar opposite it. Its gaping maw revealed sharp white teeth, and it let out a hostile growl.
[Intimidate] ability activated!
An invisible, oppressive mental wave swept towards Bangiras like a tidal wave.
The golden aura that had been blazing brightly around Tyranitar due to the two dragon dances visibly dimmed slightly under the impact of this ferocious aura, and its attack power was temporarily reduced by one level.
Even so, the momentum and power it has accumulated at this moment are still terrifyingly powerful.
However, Lulina's actions did not stop.
At the same moment that Gyarados appeared and activated [Intimidate], she had already raised her left hand.
The custom-made bracelet on her wrist, inlaid with a dazzling keystone, suddenly emitted a brilliant seven-colored light in the rain.
The Mega Stone hanging from Gyarados's neck resonated strongly with it, also emitting a dazzling rainbow of light.
The two beams of light converged and merged in the air, completely enveloping Gyarados's slender body.
The light of evolution surged violently, and within it, one could vaguely see that Gyarados's form was undergoing a dramatic transformation.
Within the light, its aura surged at an astonishing rate, becoming ferocious, majestic, and imbued with an even deeper...
An evil aura!
A burst of multicolored light erupted, and Gyarados made a stunning debut in a completely new form.
Its body became longer and larger, its original blue scales turned a deep, almost black blue, its lower jaw and belly turned golden, and it grew demon-like horns on its head. Its dorsal fins became even more ferocious and sharp.
Mega Gyarados!
The violent pressure spread out as if it were a tangible force, even causing the rainwater on the sidelines to distort unnaturally.
The all-around power boost brought by Mega Evolution has given this already ferocious Pokémon a terrifying aura that can now truly rival pseudo-legendary Pokémon!
But how could Xia Chi sit idly by and watch his opponent complete the enhancement?
In the brief moment between the flashes of Mega Evolution's glow, his command was already given: "Tyranitar, Brick Break!"
The regular Gyarados, with its dual Water/Flying type, is not weak against Fighting.
This Brick Break is specifically designed to target Mega Gyarados that has acquired the Dark type.
"roar!"
A fierce glint flashed in Tyranitar's eyes. Even though its movements were slightly slower in the water, the speed boost from the two Dragon Dances made it still swift.
Its right hand, wreathed in white Fighting-type energy, cleaved through the rain and water like a giant axe, slashing horizontally at the waist of the Mega Gyarados whose light had just faded.
Wherever the palm strike passed, the rain was cut apart!
"Mega Gyarados, Water Tail!"
Lulina gave a stern command, her voice still clear in the torrential rain.
Thanks to the Tailwind 1 effect gained from Pelipper's sacrifice, Mega Gyarados received a huge speed boost.
Its ferocious giant tail, covered with golden spikes, was instantly enveloped by a torrent of azure water. The water surged and merged into one, carrying immense force, and fiercely swept towards Tyranitar's [Brick Break] palm as it slashed horizontally!
boom-
The white energy of the Fighting type clashed violently with the raging water enhanced by the Water type, followed by a solid impact between the hard limbs and the tail covered with water scales.
A dull, thunderous roar, accompanied by an explosive burst of energy, shook the eardrums.
At the center of the collision, the rainwater was completely displaced, creating a brief vacuum zone where countless tiny water droplets splashed wildly outward in a ring.
However, this seemingly evenly matched and fierce battle once again clearly demonstrated the gap in fundamental strength.
Mega Gyarados's Water Tail is incredibly powerful when used in rain.
However, Tyranitar's terrifying attack power after two buffs, and the advantage of Brick Break over Dark-types, instantly tipped the scales of this confrontation.
"roar!"
Tyranitar let out a roar, and the fighting energy on its arm suddenly erupted, forcefully splitting Mega Gyarados's powerful [Water Tail] in two.
"Ugh!"
Mega Gyarados let out a painful roar, its massive body tilting to one side from the force of the impact, crashing heavily into the water and creating a huge splash.
Despite being known as the "fierce and ruthless" Gyarados, it still couldn't gain the upper hand against the true desert tyrant Tyranitar, at least in terms of pure strength.
Bangilas pressed his advantage relentlessly, his massive body cutting through the waves as he gave chase.
On its left fist, blinding golden lightning once again gathered wildly, [Lightning Fist] poised to strike.
Although Mega Gyarados has lost its Flying type and is no longer 4x weak to Electric, Electric-type moves are still very effective against it.
The Gyarados quickly regained its footing in the water, its ferocity fully unleashed.
Its ferocious maw opened wide, and the surrounding water seemed to be summoned, rapidly converging and transforming into a massive, incredibly violent water column that surged against the waterfall, crashing into the pursuing Tyranitar!
The two elves, both of enormous size, completely abandoned their skillful maneuvering on this watery field shrouded in torrential rain, and engaged in the most primal, savage, and exhilarating close-quarters combat.
[Thunder Fist] clashed with [Waterfall Climb], and claws and tail strikes clashed!
The sounds of carapaces rubbing against scales, the roar of energy explosions, and the furious howls intertwined, shaking the entire venue. Rain, splashes, lightning, and broken streams of water flew everywhere.
Every time the two giant beasts clashed, the earth shook and the mountains trembled. Sometimes they would leap out of the water to attack each other fiercely, and sometimes they would sink into the water to fight fiercely, turning this area of water upside down.
Having barely expended energy in the previous two battles, Bangiras was full of strength, and his ferocious nature was fully ignited during the intense exchange of blows.
With the boost from Mega Evolution, Gyarados also unleashed ferocity and endurance beyond its limits.
With the speed boost from [tailwind] and agility in the water, it relentlessly pursues its opponent, trading blows without ever backing down!
In the purest form of close combat, there is almost no need for any complicated tactical instructions. All the trainer can do at this moment is to trust their partner and pass on their will and fighting spirit through the bond.
The double damage from water-type attacks ignited Tyranitar's ferocity.
It roared, half in anger and half in excitement, and the blood-red color in its eyes as it looked at Mega Gyarados intensified.
"Gaho!"
Unexpectedly, besides the Martial Arts Bear Master, it could also encounter someone who could fight it to a standstill in a contest of pure strength.
In its excited state, Tyranitar's massive jaws snapped open, and raging golden lightning leaped wildly from its sharp teeth, emanating a terrifying aura of destruction.
Lightning Fang!
Sizzle—
Sharp teeth embedded themselves deeply into the scales, and with the sound of scales shattering, violent lightning energy was injected into the body of Mega Gyarados like a high-voltage current.
Mega Gyarados let out a agonizing howl, its massive body convulsing violently from the electric shock, and the ferocious aura surrounding it momentarily froze.
Bangiras remained unmoved, and its earthy-yellow energy surged once more, causing countless sharp rocks to coalesce above its head.
Rockfall!
A fierce and defiant glint flashed in the eyes of the Mega Gyarados. Enduring the excruciating pain and paralysis from the lightning piercing its body, it tried to twist its body to break free. At the same time, its tail glistened with water again as it made a final counterattack.
But it was too late.
Tyranitar, with its terrifyingly powerful rock, slammed down mercilessly towards Mega Gyarados!
Boom! Rocks exploded, water sprayed skyward!
Mega Gyarados froze in mid-air during its final counterattack, the fierce light in its eyes quickly fading.
Its massive body slowly tilted backward, crashing heavily into the murky water, creating one last huge splash.
Then, in a burst of light, it reverted to the appearance of a normal Gyarados, floating quietly on the water's surface, having lost all consciousness.