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Chapter 535
Chapter 535
Latias twirled gracefully in mid-air, and a pale golden insect-type energy surged from her energy core.
Butterfly Dance!
Speed, Special Attack, and Special Defense all increase simultaneously!
Dr. Kukui's lips twitched slightly.
He wanted Tapu Fini to interrupt with Taunt, but his mouth was half open when he suddenly realized that she was already locked in place by a mysterious barrier that prevented her from using any variation moves.
He couldn't do anything while his opponent unleashed a power-up; it felt like being tied hand and foot to a chair and forced to watch helplessly...
Ahem, putting aside his strange thoughts, Dr. Kukui had no choice but to continue his attack.
"The Power of the Moon!"
However, Tapu Fini's Special Attack has already been reduced by several stages due to the previous Misty Ball's Special Attack reduction effect.
Not to mention that Latias's Quiver Dance also has a special defense boosting effect.
The repeatedly weakened lunar power dealt damage that was reduced to almost imperceptible levels by the stacked special defense.
Latias merely turned slightly to the side, and the luster on his red wings was not even touched by the pink beam of light.
Dr. Kukui could only watch helplessly as Latias used Butterfly Dance once again.
After the two butterfly dances ended, the golden light representing Latias's enhancement shone brightly.
Special Attack has stacked up several times, Special Defense has increased by two levels, and Speed has increased by two levels.
On the other hand, Tapu Fini's Special Attack has been reduced three times by Mist Ball, the light of Moon Power is getting dimmer, and Light Screen is about to expire.
Its defense system is completely collapsing, and it has no means to stop the process.
Xia Chi decisively launched a full-scale offensive.
"thunder!"
Latias's red wings suddenly spread out completely above his body.
Thunderclouds filled the sky, and above the opening dome of the Royal Dome, the once clear Alola sky was instantly covered by thick, dark clouds that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
The clouds converged from all directions at a speed visible to the naked eye, forming a huge gray vortex directly above the arena, with faint golden lightning crackling at its center.
This is no longer the kind of small-scale electrical energy that the previous charging beam provided.
Thunder is one of the top-tier special attacks in the electric type.
With the enhancement and strengthening of several special attack abilities, the power of this move has risen to a terrifying level.
And let's not forget that Latias itself is a legendary elf.
The guardian of Water City has a terrifying base Special Attack stat as its foundation. Enhancement is a multiplication of this high base stat, resulting in a much more significant boost than that of ordinary Pokémon.
boom--
An incredibly thick pillar of lightning descended from the sky.
The diameter of the lightning bolt was large enough to engulf the entire Tapu Finch along with the thin mist field membrane surrounding it. Golden currents rolled through the clouds like several golden dragons for a moment before crashing down vertically at a speed almost impossible to track with the naked eye.
The speed was so fast that the process from the moment it pierced through the clouds to the moment it touched the ground left only a complete golden streak on the retina.
Under the lightning strike, Tapu Fizz had no room to dodge.
The moment it tried to move, the golden lightning bolts filled its entire field of vision.
Thunder struck!
Without the light barrier to weaken it, the damage from the lightning strike was completely absorbed into Tapu Fini's body without any reservation.
The Water/Fairy type combination has double the weakness to Electric-type Pokémon, plus the amplification from multiple Special Attack boosts, and Latias's own Legendary Pokémon-level Special Attack base.
All the conditions combined pushed the damage from this lightning strike to a level that could be described as devastating.
Golden electricity raged wildly across Tapu Fizz's dark body, each arc leaving a scorched mark on its surface.
The water-based energy in the long hair evaporated in large quantities under the high temperature of the electric current, turning into white mist that rolled out from the ends of the hair.
Tapu Fizz let out a mournful cry, its dark body stiffening for a moment in mid-air before plummeting to the ground.
There was no more sound.
Acerola hesitated for a moment before blowing the whistle.
"Tapini is unable to battle; Latias wins!"
Above the Royal Dome Arena, the scoreboard reads 2-0.
The live chat erupted in heated discussion the moment the score changed.
[This match felt much easier than the last one. Is Latias really that strong? He dominated Tapu Fini the entire time, giving his opponent no chance to turn the tide.]
[They're the guardian deity of the water city; legend has it the spirits are playing tricks on you!]
Even though they are both guardian deities, there is a difference in their strength!
It wasn't that Tapu Fini was weak, but rather that the inexplicable Provocation Lockdown was too deadly. It was impossible to see how it was released; with the black mist sealed, Tapu Fini was essentially bound hand and foot for the entire second half of the game.
[No, it seems like even with Professor Kukui using the entire Tapu family, they still couldn't escape a 6-0 defeat. Tapu Lele was single-handedly defeated by Dragonite, and Tapu Fini was completely shut down by Latias. Even if Bulbasaur and Tapu Koko are strong later on, they might not be able to overcome the wall of Xia Chi.]
[That's quite possible. It's clear today that Prison Water will be taking it one-on-one; there's practically no chance Dr. Kukui will win.]
Amidst the heated discussions in the live chat, Xia Chi indeed recalled Latias, who was still in good condition, on the battlefield.
He pressed the recall button on the Poké Ball, and the red light precisely enveloped the red and white figure that was still hovering lightly in mid-air.
Before being taken back, Latias glanced at Xia Chi slightly, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.
She could feel how abundant her energy was at that moment, and she wanted to continue fighting and take care of the remaining two Tapu as well.
But she obediently did not protest, letting the red light pull her back into the ball.
In fact, Latias is in much better shape than just good.
Two Butterfly Dances boosted her Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by several levels, and two Charge Beams added several more Special Attack boosts, making her ability enhancement reach a terrifying level.
If they keep fighting, they might just pull off a one-versus-two or even one-versus-three victory.
Keep in mind that the opponents are not ordinary Pokémon; they will most likely be Tapu Bulu and Tapu Koko, the two guardian deities.
With abilities stacked to this level, taking on three opponents single-handedly is not impossible.
But there was no other way; in order to ensure that all the Pokémon could participate equally, the pre-arranged allocation plan had to be implemented.
Xia Chi could only take back Latias.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kukui also retrieved Tapu Fini, which had lost its ability to fight.
He looked down at the Poké Ball in silence for a few seconds, then gently stroked the surface of the ball with his thick fingers, put it back on his waist, and took out another Poké Ball.
The two sent out their next Pokémon almost simultaneously.
A flash of white light appeared before Dr. Kukui, and a massive and composed figure emerged from it.
Tapu Moo.
Its massive body, composed of a wooden structure and a thick shell, resembles an ancient totem that has been given life. Its sturdy four legs tread on the rocky ground, leaving a shallow indentation with each step.
In front of Xia Chi was a petite, almost negligible orange figure.
Bictini.
Two large V-shaped ears twitched gently under the spotlight, and a pair of sapphire-like eyes first looked around triumphantly, then puffed out its small chest, put its hands on its hips, and struck a proud pose.
It's another battle between legendary spirits.
However, unlike the previous match between Latias and Capufin, Victini's appearance elicited a burst of good-natured laughter from the audience.
In most people's minds, Bictini's role in the Xiachi team is closer to that of a mascot.
Although it is also a legendary Pokémon, compared to other legendary Pokémon that can control time and space and tear apart the atmosphere, it looks far too harmless.
Bictini, who expected to hear applause from the audience, immediately became angry.
Those big V-shaped ears, which had been proudly perked up, suddenly drooped down into an inverted V. Her previously smug little face tensed up, and two small flames of anger ignited in her sapphire-like eyes.
With her hands on her hips, the white fluffy ball looked rounder than usual because it was puffed up.
It turned around angrily and glared at the audience who were still laughing in the stands.
Regardless, this is simply how everyone expresses their love for Bikertini.
Although the little guy doesn't really like this method.
What it wants is applause, amazement, cheers of "Bictigini is amazing!", not laughter of "Bictigini is so cute!"
Bictini decided not to bother with them, puffed out her cheeks, turned around, and turned her gaze to the huge and silent figure opposite her.
I've made up my mind. I'm going to beat this big guy to a pulp and show everyone how powerful I am!
As Victini thought this, she clenched her little fists tightly in front of her, her fighting spirit growing stronger.
Inside the live stream room, Qishu was analyzing the situation on the field in front of the camera.
"Victini vs. Capu Moo... this matchup doesn't look too good."
Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, her almond-shaped eyes narrowing into slits.
"Tapu Buu is an island guardian spirit of the Grass/Fairy type, with excellent health and defense. It also has the Grassmaker trait, which allows it to continuously restore health. On the other hand, Victini... look at its size, and then look at Tapu Buu's size. Doesn't this scene look a bit like... an orange challenging a mountain?"
The live chat instantly erupted in laughter.
[Haha, Tree Treasure's analogy is so vivid!]
[Stop kidding, Victini is just the mascot of the Prison Water team, okay? You really expect it to beat Tapu Boom?]
To be fair, while Victini is adorable, she rarely appears in battle scenes. Her last appearance was probably helping to start a fire and cook (Gatti emoji).
[Tree Baby, do you dare call it an orange to Victini's face? Its ears have turned into an inverted V, hahaha!]
[Capu Moo: A gentle kick. Victini: Let's take off!]
As Qi Shu watched the rapidly scrolling barrage of comments, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
"Hey! Can you guys stop laughing so loudly? Victini is a legendary elf, you should show some respect!"
She said that, but she couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
On the battlefield, Tapu Moo responded to the call.
On the two giant horns, emerald green energy frantically condensed, and grass-type energy was drawn out in large quantities from the grassy ground beneath their feet, converging at the tips of the horns into two incomparably sharp blades of light.
Then it launched its attack.
Tapu Moo isn't fast, but the kinetic energy it accumulates with each charge is terrifyingly suffocating.
Victini's pupils contracted, and just before the wooden horn was about to collide with it, the orange figure suddenly leaped to the side, passing through the gap between Tapu Moo's two giant horns.
The wooden corner was empty.
Without pausing, Victini flew backward several meters, putting distance between itself and Tapu Moo.
"Flame Jet"
Victini opened its mouth, and a burst of orange-red flame shot out.
Within fractions of a second of contact with the air, the fire rapidly expanded into a torrent of flames nearly two meters in diameter.
Flames danced wildly in the air, heating the air in their path to the point of distortion and deformation, causing the temperature above the entire arena to rise sharply in that instant.
The jet of flame struck Tapu Bulu head-on in the side.
The moment the fire energy came into contact with the ancient wooden shell, a piercing cracking sound erupted.
Tapu let out a low moan, its massive body sliding half a meter backward under the impact of the flames.
It shook off the remaining sparks on its body.
Although the jet of flame was visually stunning, the actual damage it caused was not as deadly as it appeared.
Tapu Bulu's Defense stat is among the best of the island guardians, and with the continued recovery of Grassy Terrain, new woody fibers are growing slowly but steadily beneath its charred carapace.
Dr. Kukui showed no sign of panic.
Bictini's firepower was indeed unexpected, but that doesn't change two facts.
Tapu Moo's durability far exceeds that of its opponent, and Grassy Terrain's recovery ability makes any attack that cannot be fatal become an ineffective drain.
"Seed bomb!"
Tapu Moo's shell opened slightly, and emerald green grass-type energy condensed into three energy seeds the size of giant rocks, which flew towards Victini.
The three seeds arrived almost simultaneously.
Emerald green energy fragments shot out in all directions like countless sharp knives, blasting a shallow crater nearly two meters in diameter into the rocky ground. Gravel and grass clippings mixed with residual energy flew everywhere.
Amidst the smoke and dust, an orange figure suddenly darted out.
"Flameball".
Xia Chi's instructions followed immediately.
In the next instant, a highly compressed orange-red fireball had already condensed and taken shape in front of Victini.
Its surface temperature is so high that the surrounding air exhibits obvious distorted ripples.
boom-
The flamethrower was launched at an incredible speed in an instant.
Tapu Moo lowered its head, crossed its two giant horns in front of it, and faced the attack head-on with its hardest parts.
The fireball exploded at the tip of the horn, and the orange-red flames, like a blooming sunflower, completely engulfed Tapu Moo's upper body.
After the flames subsided, deeper scorch marks remained on Tapu Moo's giant horn.
But the grassy ground beneath its feet once again came into play; pale green light waves rose from the ground and slowly seeped into its body, repairing the damage caused by the flames.