svetikya Chapter 537 A draw, a successful end to the performance
Chapter 537 A draw, a successful end to the performance
As the all-consuming black-purple flames and dazzling white light gradually dissipated, the central arena of the Lily of the Valley Stadium was left in a state of utter devastation.
The hard ground was covered with spiderweb-like cracks, and countless charred craters told of the terrifying power of the collision. The air was filled with the burnt smell unique to the collision of electricity and flames, scorching and oppressive.
The smoke and dust slowly settled, revealing the scene in the center of the field.
After this exchange, Electivire lay quietly on the cracked ground, its eyes vacant and swirling, its body still bearing scorch marks from the black flames, clearly having completely lost its ability to fight.
The referee strode forward, carefully checked Electivire's status, then raised his flag high, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement as he loudly proclaimed the verdict, echoing throughout the arena: "Electivire is unable to battle! Infernape wins!"
At this moment, the entire Lily Arena erupted like a volcano, with deafening cheers and shouts soaring into the sky and sweeping through every corner. Everyone was completely ignited by this thrilling and dramatic showdown.
No one knows exactly what Infernape's unique form is.
But that didn't stop them from cheering and applauding for the Infernape.
Back in the Mikkuri Cup, when it was still a little Chimchar, it was already known to everyone. However, at that time, all the impressions it left on the audience were that 'it seems to have a lot of potential'.
But even now...
The little Chimchar has undergone a complete transformation. Now, it stands proudly at the Lily of the Valley Conference, in front of the fallen Electivire, and loudly announces its sudden emergence to the world.
Amidst the deafening cheers, Infernape slowly straightened its body, raising one fist towards the sky with barely perceptible trembling, striking a victorious pose.
However, the next second, Infernape was panting heavily, and even the flames burning on its head were dimmer than before. It was clear that the fierce battle had almost drained it of every bit of strength, and it even seemed to have some difficulty standing.
......
Shinji silently took out the Poké Ball, and a red light flashed as he recalled Electivire.
His face remained cold, but the fingers holding the Poké Ball seemed to tighten slightly, though the subtle movement was fleeting.
Without any pause or expression, he simply stared silently at the Infernape opposite him, which was striking a victorious pose. The corner of his mouth lifted imperceptibly for a moment before he returned to his usual indifference, and then he threw out the next Poké Ball.
As the red light touched the ground, accompanied by an extremely ferocious roar, a massive, menacing-looking circular bear appeared on the battlefield.
The moment it appeared, the domineering and violent aura unique to the Circle Bear swept over us, making the surrounding air seem a bit heavier.
On the other side of the field, Ash was staring at Infernape, who looked like it was struggling.
Judging from Infernape's actions just now, its stamina had clearly been exhausted to the limit.
However, seemingly sensing Ash's gaze, Infernape turned to look at Ash. In its golden eyes, which had already left the range of the Aura and returned to their original appearance, the terrifying fighting spirit not only did not diminish but became even more intense.
Although the battle had exhausted Infernape's stamina to the extreme, causing their connection through Aura to be severed, a faint blue aura still lingered between it and Ash, a symbol that Infernape was still unwilling to give up and hoped to continue fighting.
Ash sensed Infernape's unwavering determination.
Instead of recalling Infernape, he demonstrated his trust through his actions.
"I'm counting on you again, Infernape!"
"Oki!"
Seeing that both sides were ready, the referee waved his flag again: "The game continues!"
......
"Infernape, Mach Punch!" Ash's voice rang out decisively, seizing the initiative.
"OKI!"
Infernape let out a low growl, and the flames above its head blazed up again. Its body instantly transformed into a blurry blackish-purple streak of light, carrying an aura of destruction as it charged toward Ursaring at an astonishing speed.
"Hold on!" Shinji gave the order almost simultaneously, his calm demeanor suggesting he had anticipated the attack.
The circle bear roared, crossing its thick arms in front of it.
Om-!
A pale green energy barrier instantly opened, precisely blocking the path of the sonic fist.
boom!
The fist, wreathed in black flames, slammed heavily against the barrier, producing a dull thud.
The barrier shook violently, and countless cracks appeared on its surface, as if it would shatter completely at any moment.
The circly bear was jolted back a few steps by the enormous impact, but it managed to block it.
Just as the barrier was about to dissipate, Ash didn't give Ursaring any chance to prepare. Instead, he continued to command Infernape to launch an attack. He knew that this battle was not suitable for being delayed, and it was already a miracle that Infernape could continue fighting.
"Flame Wheel!"
If possible, Flamethrower would definitely be more effective, but Ash was worried that with Infernape's current stamina, if Flamethrower was countered, Infernape might fall down first due to the recoil. Therefore, Ash chose the more conservative Flame Wheel as his attack method.
"OKI!"
Infernape suddenly curled up, and a burst of dark purple flames enveloped its entire body. Then, Infernape began to spin rapidly with the flames, crushing towards Ursaring, which had just regained its footing.
Shinji's pupils contracted slightly. Faced with Infernape's direct attack, he also chose the most direct way to respond.
"100,000 horsepower! Head-on attack!"
"Roar--!!!"
The circle bear let out a deafening roar, its entire body erupting with a dense, earthy-yellow energy light. Like a heavy tank at full power, it charged headlong into the spinning black flame wheel without flinching or dodging.
Boom-! ! ! !
The dark purple flames and the earthy yellow energy collided violently.
A terrifying shockwave spread wildly outwards from the two Pokémon as the center.
A head-on clash with Infernape, which is currently in its Blazing Inferno state, is certainly not a good choice. After all, even Electivire, which has been boosted by Swords Dance, cannot contend with it, let alone Ursaring, which just entered the battle.
The Ursaring's massive body was forced backward by Infernape's Flame Wheel.
Its thick claws plowed two deep furrows in the ground, and it slid for several meters before finally coming to a stop.
But it did not fall.
The circly bear growled in a low voice, forcibly steadying itself.
Black smoke billowed from the arms that had been scorched by the flame wheel, and the next second a burst of flame completely enveloped the circle bear's body.
Burn status, triggered.
If the burn status had been triggered during the previous match against Electivire, it might have been good news for Infernape.
But for the Circular Bear...
"Roar!"
The moment it was engulfed in flames, the already ferocious eyes of the circle bear suddenly lit up with a blinding red light.
Its muscles bulged at a visible speed, and its bones cracked. The aura that should have weakened due to the burns actually increased in the circle bear, making it even more ferocious.
will.
Shinji's Ursaring ability.
It was triggered at this very moment, and even Ash couldn't help but complain in his heart that his luck wasn't so good.
Because it was burned, the Circle Bear's attack power was greatly increased.
At the same time, Infernape was also forced back half a step by the powerful recoil force of 100,000 horsepower.
The dark purple flames surrounding it fluctuated violently, their light dimming noticeably, clearly indicating that the previous head-on collision had taken a toll on it.
Both sides have reached their limits, and the final moment has truly determined the outcome.
"Infernape! Mach Punch!" Ash's voice was resolute.
"Circle Bear! Arm Hammer!" Shinji's command was equally decisive.
"OKI!"
Infernape unleashed its last burst of power, transforming into a disintegrating blackish-purple afterimage as it charged toward Ursaring, its fist aimed directly at the latter's chest.
The Ursaring roared, swinging its massive, pillar-like arm, covered in dazzling white light, and slammed it down on Infernape with the force to split mountains and shatter rocks.
In the blink of an eye, two figures crossed paths in the center of the arena.
Infernape's Sonic Punch was incredibly fast. Just before it was about to touch Ursaring's chest, the dark purple flames suddenly contracted and condensed, wrapping around Infernape's fist.
The sonic fist transformed into a fire fist at that moment.
boom--!
This Flame Punch, imbued with Infernape's full power, struck Ursaring's chest with unparalleled force.
The Circular Bear let out a painful growl, and its massive body flew backward like a cannonball, tracing an arc in the air.
However, just as Ursaring was knocked away, its swinging arm, propelled by the recoil, slammed into Infernape's shoulder with its final, brute force.
"OKI—!!"
Infernape let out a shrill cry as its body was sent flying by the immense force.
The dark purple flames instantly dissipated, and Infernape's stamina could no longer sustain it in the fight.
boom!
boom!
The two Pokémon fell to the ground at almost the same time at opposite ends of the battlefield.
They lay quietly on the ground, their eyes devoid of all light, turning into lifeless vortexes.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence once again.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the two Pokémon lying on the ground, their hearts pounding as if they were about to stop beating.
The referee approached and observed the condition of the two Pokémon. Soon, the referee took a deep breath and raised the flag in his hand high.
"Circle Bear! Infernape!"
The referee's voice echoed through the silent arena.
"Both sides lost their ability to fight at the same time!"
"This round is a draw!"
The referee's voice faded, and it felt like an eternity had passed.
Cheers erupted again as people rose to their feet to give the two battling Pokémon their sincerest applause.
Ash took out a Poké Ball and recalled the exhausted Infernape.
He gently patted the ball and whispered, "Infernape, you've done a fantastic job. The performance was perfect. Congratulations on achieving your wish. Now, leave the rest to me."
The tone of his voice made no attempt to conceal his approval of Infernape.
At the other end of the field, Shinji expressionlessly retracted his teddy bear.
He silently put the Poké Ball away, his gaze lingering briefly on the spot where Infernape had just fallen. He took a deep breath, as if suppressing some emotion.
However, the referee did not give Ash and Shinji much time to savor the moment, but quickly signaled for both sides to prepare for the next round of battle.
Ash took a deep breath, just like Shinji had, and his expression sharpened again. He gripped a Poké Ball in his backhand and threw it forward with force.
"You're next, Circle Bear!"
Ash sent out the same Ursaring as Shinji to battle.
A bright red light flashes, and Ash's Ursaring makes its appearance.
It was noticeably larger than Shinji's Ursaring, and its size alone was enough to demonstrate its strength, even without engaging in battle.
Shinji acted almost simultaneously, decisively sending out his next Pokémon.
"Dragon King Scorpion, prepare for battle."
With a low growl, the Dragon King Scorpion that Shinji had previously recalled reappeared on the field, as if expressing its dissatisfaction and frustration at being recalled.
In this round, Dragon King Scorpion unleashed an unprecedented fighting spirit the moment it entered the field.
"Game start!"
Shinji's icy voice rang out without any hesitation: "Dragon King Sasori, Poison Spikes!"
"Wave!"
The Dragon King Scorpion obeyed the order, and with a swift flick of its tail, several sharp, purplish-red spikes shot out and landed on the battlefield.
Shinji could finally use the poison shards tactic he had long wanted to devise with peace of mind when facing Ursaring.
Ash seemed oblivious to the poison spikes covering the area, and did not command Ursaring to retaliate.
After all, his own CircoV doesn't use skills like Taunt, and at such a distance, stopping it is a pipe dream.
It's better to focus all your attention on the battle.
Ash then commanded Ursaring to counterattack: "Ursar, use Rock Tomb!"
"Roar--!!!"
Ash's Ursaring roared, its arm muscles bulging, and it slammed its thick paws into the ground.
Rumble!
The ground shook violently, and several huge rocks were lifted up as if by an invisible force, rushing towards the location of the Dragon King Scorpion.
"Hold on!"
Shinji shouted the command almost subconsciously.
To his surprise, the target of the rock blockade was not Dracovish, but the battlefield between Dracovish and Ursaring.
The rocks closed up.
The originally open space was instantly transformed into a small arena by being surrounded by rocks.
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