69novels Chapter 398 Sword and Shield, Martial Arts Bear Master VS Tyranitar!
Chapter 398 Sword and Shield, Martial Arts Bear Master VS Tyranitar!
Chapter 398 Sword and Shield, Martial Arts Bear Master VS Tyranitar!
The Dragons' victory can only be described as a major upset.
Although it has already proven itself on the stage of the Dark-type expert competition.
But its opponent in this match is Latias, and Super Latias at that!
Legendary Pokémon + Mega Evolution + Summer Pool Main Force, with all buffs stacked up, it's a must-have.
Even under these circumstances, Dragonite still managed to win.
This truly surprised the viewers in the live stream chat for quite a while.
However, the seasoned champions at the scene reacted relatively calmly.
Similar to Master Mash and his apprentice Dante, who had a keen eye on the battle situation early on, these top trainers also learned about Dragonite's tactics sooner or later during the battle.
Therefore, although the result was unexpected, it was not beyond their comprehension.
Therefore, what they admired most at that moment was Dragonite's courage in resolutely carrying out this risky tactic.
After all, it takes a lot of willpower to withstand Ice-type moves that are four times weakest to defeat the opponent until the moment of victory arrives. Not every Pokémon can possess this kind of willpower.
Meanwhile, under the almost excessively tense treatment of her brother Latios, who was extremely protective of his sister, Latias quickly regained consciousness.
Once she was out of the tension of the intense battle, she quickly reverted to her usual gentle and quiet personality.
Her jewel-like eyes remained clear, seemingly unaffected by the defeat or any lingering resentment.
She even thanked the Dragonite that carried her out of the battlefield, expressing gratitude for its help in pulling her out of the mud.
The good-natured Dragonite was a little embarrassed by the sudden thank you. It scratched the back of its round head and instinctively wanted to give its partner, whom it had just beaten down, a hug as a sign of friendship.
As a result, he was immediately glared back at by a fiercely protective brother next to him, whose eyes suddenly sharpened.
Startled, it quickly withdrew its paws and chuckled twice to cover its embarrassment.
Seeing that there was no animosity between the two elves, and the atmosphere was even more harmonious than before the battle, Xia Chi finally felt completely relieved.
The fact that the Pokémon can quickly adjust their mindset after fierce competition and respect each other is more important than any competition result.
With this, two of the three matches in the first round of the "Xia Chi Cup" have been decided.
Only one match remains, and it's the most anticipated showdown of power between Martial Arts Kuma and Tyranitar!
Xia Chi's gaze fell on the scorched earth area that could no longer be described as a "battlefield," and he couldn't help but sigh helplessly once again.
Without a doubt, after the clash between Meowha and Fajie, and the aerial battle between Dragonite and Latias, this land seemed to have been repeatedly ravaged by natural disasters of various attributes.
The charred marks from the lightning strike, the thick, glistening frost, the glassy craters scorched by the dragon's breath, the devastation scattered everywhere, shattered by pure physical force...
Every imaginable trauma that can be caused by a battle between Pokémon can be found here.
But like I said, it's already in this mess anyway...
Xia Chi had calmed down and waved to the two big guys who were already rubbing their hands together on the sidelines, eager to get started.
"Prisoners, Master Xiong, it's your turn!"
"Gaho"
"Roar—"
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Accompanied by two roars filled with fighting spirit, two sturdy figures, as solid as small mountains, strode into the battlefield with steps that shook the earth.
Its fighting style is completely different from that of Latias and Dragonite, which mainly compete in the air.
When Tyranitar's grey-green body, covered in heavy rock armor, stood facing off against Martial Arts Bear Master's muscular black figure in the ruins, a primal and heavy sense of oppression permeated the air as if it were a tangible reality.
Just standing there, it felt as if even the air itself had become thick and heavy.
The already fragile ground beneath their feet groaned under the unbearable weight.
Master Bear and Lao Ban, as the power-based spirits in Xia Chi's lineup, like to wrestle together when they have nothing to do.
They deeply admired and respected each other.
However, since Xia Chi doesn't allow them to engage in serious Pokémon battles, they only touch upon each other briefly.
They don't even use attribute energy; it's purely a contest of strength.
In a sense, this was a battle they had been eagerly anticipating.
[The betting market is now open! Who will win between Bangilas and Martial Arts Bear Master?]
[I just mistakenly believed in the legendary spirits, but I've realized it now. I bet 30 million that Prisoner will win!]
[Dude, you actually dared to bet that Tyranitar is four times weaker than melee?]
[So what if it's 4x weak to Ice? Didn't Dragonite just have a 4x weakness to Ice? Aside from that pseudo-legendary scumbag, which pseudo-legendary doesn't have a 4x weakness to it?]
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[The situations are really different, okay? Latias is a pure free-for-all, while Martial Arts Umbrella Master has grown through countless battles, and his strength is undeniable!]
[A die-hard fan of Master Xiong, who has followed him since his apprentice days, here I am. Master Xiong is guaranteed to win!]
[Never mind, I'll go to jail! I trust the Desert Tyrant!]
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Perhaps it's because of Latias's recent mishap.
Many viewers who initially thought Master Xiong would pass the test smoothly have now turned against him.
After all, it's a quasi-god versus a true god, and there's a fourfold advantage/disadvantage relationship between them.
It's uncanny how similar they are!
However, these off-field factors did not interfere with the atmosphere on the battlefield.
But just before the battle was about to begin, Xia Chi encountered a problem.
"Uh...do you need to use Mega Evolution or Hypercrystallization?"
He asked the two elves.
Since the battle just now allowed the use of Mega Evolution, this battle should also allow it.
The problem is that Martial Arts Bear Master does not have a super-evolved form.
So here's the question.
Although Crystallization is theoretically a battle system on par with Mega Evolution, in reality, its improvement to Pokémon is not as significant as that of Mega Evolution.
Or rather, its versatility isn't that high.
Therefore, the issue of fairness in the competition arises.
Xia Chi didn't want the rules to affect the purity of the duel, so she simply gave the choice entirely to the spirits themselves.
"Gaho!"
[No super evolution needed!]
"Whoosh!"
[Just Mega Evolve Tyranitar!]
Although the two elves spoke in unison, they meant completely opposite things.
Well, in a sense, the meaning expressed can be said to be quite consistent.
Neither side wanted the other to suffer a loss.
This seemingly humble gesture reveals the two elves' absolute confidence in their own strength.
Xia Chi waved his hand and said, "It's up to you. Just like before, if you need super evolution or crystallization, just tell me."
"Gaho!"
"Whoosh!"
The prison guard and Master Xiong nodded in unison again, then looked at each other knowingly.
Judging from this, it seems they won't be using any extra power.
Seeing that the atmosphere on the battlefield had become extremely heated, Xia Chi stopped talking and simply lowered his raised arm.
"Then, let the battle officially begin!"
boom-
It wasn't an energy explosion, nor was it a booming attack.
The loud noise originated from the physical sonic boom caused by the ground beneath the two elves collapsing suddenly due to the unbearable reaction force the moment they activated.
Almost at the same moment Xia Chi swung his arm down, the spot where Bankiras and Martial Arts Bear had been standing suddenly collapsed downwards.
Spiderweb-like cracks spread wildly, and gravel and dust sprayed violently in a ring in all directions.
Two enormous craters, each over three meters in diameter, suddenly appeared.
There was no probing whatsoever, and no holding back whatsoever.
From the very first moment of the match, both sides pushed their power and explosiveness to the extreme.
At the same time, countless fine grains of sand surged out from the gaps in the gray-green armor all over Bangiras's body, as if they were alive.
Dust-generating properties activated!
In an instant, the entire battlefield ruins were completely swallowed up by a sandstorm that blotted out the sky.
The gale-force winds, carrying sharp sand and gravel, cut through everything in sight, reducing visibility to less than five meters. All that could be heard was the dense, whistling sound of the sandstorm.
This is the absolute home ground of the Sandstorm Lord, the domain of Tyrannosaurus Rex!
However, in terms of speed and agility, Martial Arts Bear Master undoubtedly has the advantage.
It did not get lost in the sandstorm; its sharp eyes had already locked onto the massive silhouette at the eye of the storm.
"Waaah"
With a deep shout, the martial arts master Xiong Shi's internal energy suddenly transformed.
The heavy, oppressive evil energy receded like the tide, replaced by a vibrant, azure water-attribute energy brimming with vitality.
Enveloped in the azure water, the martial arts bear master launched himself forward like an arrow released from a bow.
Water jet!
There were no complicated tactical maneuvers, only the most direct charges.
With the boost of preemptive attack energy and the exquisite control of water flow by the combo flow form, Martial Arts Bear Master's robust body seemed to transform into a high-pressure water cannon fired from its barrel.
A blue trail, rippling with moisture, was drawn across the raging sandstorm.
The speed was so fast that it briefly carved out a vacuum passage in the swirling yellow sand.
The target was Bangiras, which remained firmly in the eye of the sandstorm!
Faced with this surprise attack that combined speed, strength, and attribute advantages, Tyranitar's crimson eyes, hidden beneath the sandstorm and his helmet, remained frighteningly calm.
It did not move its massive body to dodge.
That's not its style, and it might not be too late.
All it did was slightly lower its center of gravity, like a rock rooted to the earth.
At the same time, the ferocious maw, covered with sharp teeth and with a biting force strong enough to gnaw on the mountain rocks, suddenly opened wide!
A dazzling, violent golden bolt of lightning instantly shot out between its interlocking fangs, emitting a sharp energy fluctuation that sent chills down one's spine.
Lightning Fang!
This move not only has a double effect against the combo-style Martial Arts Bear Master.
Compared to the Thunder Fist, this Thunder Fang is more likely to cause paralysis or cowardice.
It can be said that this is the best move Tyranitar can use to deal with Urshifu when it is in a state of rest and preparation. In terms of being rough but meticulous, Tyranitar is not much worse than Dragonite.
Thud—
A muffled sound rang out as the water and lightning collided violently amidst the sandstorm.
This time, what exploded was not a dazzling burst of energy flames, but the passionate clash of fists and teeth.
Although it wasn't as spectacular as the sound of an energy explosion, it still sent a strange shiver down the spines of the onlookers.
If it were me who bumped into it, I'd be covered in bruises, one bite from your chopsticks and another from mine...
The sound was heavy, like the beating of a giant drum, and carried the hissing noise of electricity tearing through the water, instantly drowning out the howling of the sandstorm.
The Martial Arts Bear Master's fist, enveloped in raging torrents, clashed squarely and fiercely with Tyranitar's teeth, which were wrapped in raging lightning.
Then they parted ways immediately upon touching.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Martial Arts Master Xiong jumped backward to deflect the impact.
However, just as it strained its muscles to prepare for the next attack, an uncomfortable stiffness and numbness suddenly surged from its right arm, which had just collided with the other arm, and instantly spread to half of its body.
Master Xiong's brows furrowed sharply, and his movements became noticeably sluggish and uncoordinated.
Paralyzed?
Is my luck... just that bad?
Did the first hit trigger that relatively low chance of paralysis?
It looked up at the massive figure in the sandstorm, where tiny sparks of electricity still danced between its teeth, and felt a sense of helplessness.
That Tyranitar that faced Medan in the Dark-type Specialist Tournament was also paralyzed right from the start.
Am I destined to clash with the Tyranitar clan?
On the other side, Tyranitar also didn't expect that the first [Thunder Fang] would have such a devastating effect.
Although it was a pleasant surprise, somewhat like a lottery, as the beneficiary, its reaction was ultimately faster than Master Xiong's.
It did not seize the opportunity to launch a fierce attack immediately.
That might give us some advantages, but it's not necessarily decisive.
As a companion, Tyranitar knew better than anyone how cruel the Martial Arts Ursa's armor-piercing methods were.
Defending is a dead end.
Even with the damage reduction abilities of [Light and Steadfast Heart] and [Rock Attribute] bond, this is still the case.
After all, in the face of the absolute law of four times restraint and Master Xiong's unreasonable ability to break through defenses, the so-called high defense is as fragile as paper.
Simply defending will only slow down your demise.
So the prison guards had already made up their minds.
Attack! Attack!
However, if you don't have enough attack power, the health you recklessly consume will only be sucked back by Master Xiong's punches.
So, how can one greatly increase their offensive threat in a short period of time to support this offensive-defense tactic?
The answer is right now!
"Gaho—!"
Bangilas let out a roar filled with ancient rhythm, and its massive body suddenly began to move.
As it danced, the raging sand around it seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, spinning faster and faintly forming a sand tornado surrounding it.
Dragon Dance!
Dragon-attribute transformation moves, using ancient dance movements to awaken the dragon bloodline, thereby increasing the user's attack and speed.
This is the key point that Bangilas chose for his tactics!
Gazing at the faint golden-orange energy glow emanating from Tyranitar's body, Martial Arts Bear Master frowned.
With its combat intelligence, it instantly understood Tyranitar's intention.
It was direct, but very effective.
Especially now that I am in a state of paralysis, my speed has been halved.
The previously vast speed advantage will be instantly wiped out by this [Dragon Dance].
The only option left is to provoke them.
Martial Arts Master Xiong made up his mind and instantly activated the energy within his body.
Just as an invisible, malevolent energy was about to condense into an energy wave capable of blocking the opponent's varied moves, the flowing energy suddenly stopped.
Master Xiong's heart sank.
Paralysis status triggered!