Chapter 1363 Dragonite vs. Blaziken
(Two-in-one) Dragon Pulse shot straight at Mega Blaziken's face, unleashing a loud Dragon Roar!
"I've been waiting for you!" Marshall's confident voice suddenly rang out.
From the moment Dragonite unleashed Hurricane, he knew that with Mega Blaziken's speed, Hurricane would be difficult to use effectively, so he had already prepared a backup plan.
"Roar!"
Dragonite roared loudly, and its indigo Dragon-type energy transformed into a giant energy dragon that roared toward Mega Blaziken!
This move truly caught Lü Tinghe and Mega Blaziken off guard. They clearly hadn't expected Marshall and Dragonite to have anticipated this move and made a perfect countermeasure.
This is how masters clash. This is the champion standing in the United States, the Pokémon trainer standing at the top of the world. Both his strength and his battle awareness are top-notch.
"boom!"
At this moment, Mega Blaziken had no way to avoid it. In the nick of time, Mega Blaziken reacted extremely quickly, clapping its fists together in front of its chest, which emitted an even more dazzling brownish-yellow luster.
Instead of dodging, it chose to confront the enemy head-on and break the deadlock with force!
Mega Blaziken immediately used the non-STAB Rock-type move Rock Smash. In an instant, sharp and hard rocks enveloped Mega Blaziken's fists, and its arms crossed in front of it, like a rock shield protecting its head and other vital areas.
Immediately following, a powerful punch was thrown, and at the instant it was thrown, sharp-edged rocks visibly condensed on the fist as the punch was unleashed.
Mega Blaziken's sudden decision and outburst caught everyone off guard.
"boom--!"
The sharp stone attack and the dragon pulse collided!
The sharp rocks collided violently with the raging energy dragon, producing a deafening explosion.
The Dragon's Pulse attempted to engulf the brownish-yellow stone fist along with its master, but the sharp stone attack, concentrated at a single point, displayed unparalleled penetrating power!
"boom!"
Before Dragonite's incredulous eyes, the dragon head formed by the Dragon Pulse was actually pierced and torn apart by the Rock Punch!
The shattered rocks and scattered dragon energy flew out like fireworks, exploding like shrapnel.
At the same time, the power of Mega Blaziken's Stone Punch, which had pierced through Dragon Pulse, remained undiminished. Although the Stone Punch had shrunk and the brownish-yellow Rock-type energy had dimmed, it still carried a powerful impact and slammed solidly into Dragonite's broad chest!
"Hooo!"
Dragonite let out a painful groan, its massive body staggering backward from the force of the blow, and tiny cracks appeared on the scales where it had been struck in the chest.
A look of pain crossed its face.
Who would have thought that Marshall and Dragonite's meticulous strategy would be no match for Lü Tinghe and Mega Blaziken's on-the-spot reaction!
This might be the battle instinct of Fighting-type Pokémon, making the most correct judgment in an instant.
Seeing the injured Dragonite, Mega Blaziken seized the fleeting opportunity and continued its attack on Dragonite!
It knew that while Stone Edge was unexpected, it was not a STAB move and could not inflict decisive damage on Dragonite.
As the Stone Fist struck, the flames around it, which had subsided slightly due to the use of a Rock-type move, suddenly burst into flames again with a "boom," burning even more intensely than before!
Fire kick!
Using the momentum of its forward charge, Mega Blaziken spun rapidly, its right leg, enveloped in scorching flames, tracing a crimson arc like a flaming battle axe, and slamming into Dragonite's exposed abdomen, which was exposed due to its injury!
"Oh!"
A second strike, and a perfect hit!
Although Dragonite resisted the Fire-type moves, the STAB boost and continuous attacks still dealt a heavy blow to it.
A punch and a kick, perfectly connected!
After enduring a barrage of attacks from sharp stones and a fiery roar, Dragonite finally lost its balance. Its massive body flew backward in an arc, like a kite with a broken string.
However, even so, Dragonite still demonstrated extremely strong resilience and terrifying willpower.
It struggled to raise its head, a hint of stubbornness and ferocity flashing in its eyes, its thick dragon tail waving and its orange wings flapping incessantly!
"Roar!"
With a roar, Dragonite twisted its body in the air, forcibly readjusting itself, panting heavily, and staring at Blaziken.
At this moment, both Dragonite and Blaziken have reached their limits.
Marshall looked at his Dragonite with a grim expression; he knew he couldn't delay any longer.
Although Blaziken hasn't used Protect yet, it has no other choice at this moment. If it drags on any longer, it won't even have a chance to use its Z-Move!
Marshall took a deep breath, then raised his right hand, and the Super Z bracelet on his wrist burst forth with a dazzling light.
He had made thorough preparations for this moment, having already embedded the Flight Z within it.
As Marshall raised his right hand, the Flying Z Crystal suddenly erupted with dazzling pale blue energy, surging out like mist, its light blue glow illuminating the sky.
"Dragonite, get ready, make your move!" Marshall's voice was short and forceful, and he didn't make any fancy Z-moves, because he knew that Lü Tinghe would definitely not give him much time.
"My whole body, my whole spirit, my whole strength!"
"Let all Zs soar like the hot winds galloping across the earth!"
"Dragonite, Extreme Dive Charge!"
After a brief incantation, Marshall, like a sorcerer casting a forbidden spell, awakened the Flying-type energy, and endless gusts of wind surged toward Dragonite's orange body.
A terrifying hurricane howled, bending the ancient trees low.
With a flap of its small wings, Dragonite soared into the sky amidst a fierce wind, disappearing into the night. But in an instant, it swooped down from the sky with surging winds, crashing into Mega Blaziken.
Faced with the Z power that was enough to turn the tide of the battle, Lü Tinghe's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression became increasingly gloomy.
The terrifying torrent of Flying-type energy generated by the high-speed dive and violent impact slammed into the earth. In an instant, it seemed that only the howling of a hurricane remained in the world. As for Mega Blaziken, it was like a floating duckweed, instantly swallowed up by the hurricane.
The energy of flight surged wildly, causing the earth to tremble violently, cracking the ground, and erupting with a deafening roar.
Fine cracks instantly covered the surface, as if the entire earth would shatter completely in the next second, creating a scene resembling the end of the world. The trainers watching from the sidelines quickly put their distance away, but their eyes remained fixed on the scene.
They were very curious about who would emerge victorious in this epic clash between the champions of the two countries, the battle between Dragonite and Blaziken!
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"Who's winning?"
"Lu Tinghe's Blaziken shouldn't be able to withstand the Z-Move!"
"Dragonite's STAB Flying-type Z-Move, plus its double super-effectiveness, means Blaziken is in serious trouble."
"Lu Tinghe's Blaziken performed very well, but unfortunately Marshall's Dragonite was still better!"
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The champions watching whispered among themselves, discussing the situation on the field.
Although they all thought that Lü Tinghe's Blaziken was powerful enough, Marshall's Dragonite was clearly superior.
The gale gradually subsided, and the pale blue flying-type energy returned to normal.
Within the hurricane, the Mega Blaziken was revealed.
It stood on one leg, knees bent, claws guarding its chest to protect its vital parts, panting heavily. The flames burning on its body, though dim, were still blazing fiercely!
It was blocked?!
For the first time, a look of shock appeared on Marshall's gloomy face, his eyes filled with disbelief. Was that Dragonite using its STAB Rapid Dive Tackle?!
How could Mega Blaziken possibly withstand it?
Even if it uses a defensive skill, it still can't stop it... etc.
Marshall forced himself to calm down, his gaze fixed on the Mega Blaziken. Watching the Mega Blaziken struggling to stay upright and panting heavily, a sudden realization flashed through his mind.
Hold on!
Only by holding on to its skills can Mega Blaziken block Dragonite's high-speed dive and devastating ram.
From the very beginning, Lü Tinghe was on guard against Z-Moves. As a seasoned trainer, he naturally knew that he could use power-enhancing methods such as Mega Evolution, and Marshall could also use Dynamax and Z-Moves.
After seeing that Marshall had not used Dynamax, Lü Tinghe concluded that Marshall must be planning to use a Z-Move to decide the outcome in one fell swoop!
Therefore, he never let Mega Blaziken use Protect, because he knew that if Mega Blaziken used Protect, it would be met with a terrifying Z-Move!
This is also a psychological game between the two sides.
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Marshall's face was extremely gloomy. Although Mega Blaziken, after using the Endurance move, still looked like it was at its last gasp, it would definitely use the Last Stand move at this moment!
"Hold on" and "Take a Turn for the Better" are basic combo moves, and Lü Tinghe will definitely make Mega Blaziken use "Take a Turn for the Better".
Even his own Dragonite would definitely not be able to withstand this move.
"Lightning speed!" Marshall suddenly shouted the order.
Almost at the same time as Marshall's voice rang out, Lü Tinghe's voice also rang out at the same time: "Blazing Chicken, a last chance to survive!"
In fact, there was no need for Lü Tinghe to give any orders. Hundreds of practices had already instilled in Mega Blaziken an instinctive fighting habit.
Enduring hardship and finding a way out of a desperate situation are its last means of turning the tide. Even when its body has reached its limit, it will force itself to use this combination of moves. This is Mega Blaziken's last counterattack before it falls.
"boom!"
Mega Blaziken let out a sharp roar, its Fighting-type energy burning like flames. Its muscles bulged, veins popped, and its eyes were filled with a blood-red light as it launched a final, desperate attack on Dragonite.
At the same time, Dragonite reacted extremely quickly, its body enveloped in Normal-type energy, and its sharp claws launched a final attack on Mega Blaziken.
Both sides have now reached their physical limits, and neither can withstand a single blow from the other.
A Dragonite descended from the sky, and a Mega Blaziken soared into the air; the two figures collided with a deafening crash, like comets.
The Normal-type's incredible speed and the Fighting-type's desperate survival intertwined in the air, creating a devastating energy vortex. A blinding white light instantly engulfed everything around it, and the shockwave that followed squeezed the surrounding air into visible ripples.
"Roar--!"
From the epicenter of the explosion came the Dragonite's roar of pain and defiance, and Blaziken's piercing cry that almost tore through the sky.
The light dissipated.
Dragonite crashed heavily to the ground, creating a shallow crater. It struggled to lift its head, its eyes still burning with determination, but its body could no longer hold on and finally collapsed to the ground, motionless.
Its dragon scales were shattered in large areas, blood splattered everywhere, bones were broken, its body trembled, and it let out painful howls. The dents in its body testified to the ferocity of the attack.
Mega Blaziken, on the other hand, was thrown back by the immense force of the collision, flying backward like a kite with a broken string.
As it stood in mid-air, the light of evolution around it flickered intensely before finally dissipating completely.
When Blaziken's main body fell to the ground, it had already reverted to its Mega Evolution form, its eyes were closed, and it had lost all consciousness.
The flames burning on its body became extremely weak, as if they might go out at any moment.
A deathly silence fell over the surroundings; clearly, no one had expected such an outcome.
"A tie, this is going to be interesting."
"They won't fight again, will they?"
"Tsk tsk, I actually hope they can fight again, and it would be best if all the Pokémon were injured."
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Marshall looked at Lü Tinghe with a gloomy expression, then, with a dark face, took out a Poké Ball and recalled the unconscious Dragonite.
On the other side, Lü Tinghe remained calm, already quite satisfied with the result. He also took out a Poké Ball and put Blaziken back into it.
"boom!"
Marshall then took another Poké Ball from his hand and tossed it gently.
With a flash of brilliant light, the master-level Dralongaruto appeared beside Marshall.
The champions who had been watching the spectacle from the sidelines retreated upon seeing this. Although Marshall's Dragonite had lost its fighting ability, Marshall still had an even stronger Master-level Dragapult. Moreover, there were rumors that Marshall also had a Master-level Dragon-type Ultra Beast. It was unknown whether it was Naganadel or Guzzlord!
But what else does Lü Tinghe have on his side?
The crowd's gazes slowly fell on Lü Tinghe, their faces showing thoughtful expressions. Some even picked up their phones to look up information about Lü Tinghe, the former champion of Southwest China.
Because Lü Tinghe rarely fights, there is very little information about him, and people don't know much about him. They only know that he is the Fighting-type champion and his signature Pokémon is Kommo-o. As for Kommo-o's specific strength, no one knows.
However, given that Lü Tinghe's Blaziken has Master-level strength, it's likely that his ace Pokémon, Kommo-o, also possesses Master-level strength.
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