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Taking advantage of Walrein's injury, Blastoise rushed towards Walrein, then hit Walrein with a Mega Punch.
"Walrein is unable to battle."
Ning Ya announced, looking at the defeated Walrein who couldn't get up.
Gu Shuangyue said nothing, silently recalling the fainted Walrein, then threw out another Poké Ball.
"Lapras, huh."
Jiang Chen looked at the Pokémon Gu Shuangyue sent out.
Lapras is quite rare now due to illegal poaching by greedy individuals. If you're traveling by sea, owning a Lapras is quite good.
"Sheer Cold."
"Starting with a big move from the get-go."
Hearing Gu Shuangyue say "Sheer Cold," Jiang Chen's expression tightened. He quickly ordered Blastoise to use Protect to block this Sheer Cold.
However, Jiang Chen underestimated Lapras's strength. It was too fast; Blastoise had no time to use Protect, as it was too close to Lapras.
When a non-Ice-type Pokémon uses Sheer Cold, its accuracy is very low. However, when an Ice-type Pokémon uses it, its accuracy is very high.
Moreover, this is an ultimate move that can leave the opponent in a dying state with one hit.
One move, and Blastoise was instantly knocked out.
[Lapras]
Gender: Female
Strength: Elite Four Stage 3
Talent Potential: Champion
Attributes: Water, Ice
Ability: Water Absorb
Moves: Water Gun, Life Dew, Ice Beam, Aurora Beam, Water Pulse, Body Slam, Perish Song, Sheer Cold
"No wonder it could instantly knock out Blastoise. An Elite Four Stage 3 Pokémon, even without Sheer Cold, Blastoise wouldn't be its opponent." Jiang Chen thought, Was I too cautious? An Elite Four Stage 3 Lapras could probably knock out Blastoise with just an Aurora Beam.
"This Lapras is indeed very powerful. Dragonite, you're up."
Jiang Chen sent out Dragonite.
Seeing Jiang Chen send out Dragonite, Gu Shuangyue stared at Jiang Chen for a while. Dragonite is heavily countered by Lapras.
Especially her Lapras, which is primarily trained in Ice-type moves, focusing on Ice-type development.
Although Ice is Lapras's secondary attribute, Gu Shuangyue's Lapras's Ice-type moves are stronger than its Water-type moves.
Dragonite facing Lapras is indeed a disadvantageous matchup. The Ice-type's counter against Dragonite is too great; who can withstand four times the damage?
However, Dragonite had a significant advantage in terms of strength. Jiang Chen's Dragonite was at Elite Four Stage 4, slightly stronger than the opponent's Lapras.
"Lapras, Perish Song."
A somewhat eerie song drifted over, and Jiang Chen's expression instantly changed.
Jiang Chen was very clear about the effect of Perish Song: after a certain amount of time, the target will definitely faint.
To break free, he either had to recall Dragonite and switch Pokémon, or defeat Lapras before the effect took hold. This forced Jiang Chen into a race against time.
Although Perish Song wasn't invincible, against opponents far surpassing one's own strength, this move was practically useless. However, Dragonite's strength was nowhere near far surpassing Lapras.
Once Lapras used Perish Song, Jiang Chen's Dragonite had no retreat.
"Fly, Dragonite, evade Ice Beam. Use Dragon Dance, then lock onto Lapras and use Dragon Rush."
Jiang Chen quickly gave the order.
Dragonite, flying, used its speed to evade Lapras's Ice Beam attack, then quickly used Dragon Dance in the air.
While using Dragon Dance, it also dodged Lapras's Aurora Beam attack.
"Use Blizzard."
After repeatedly dodging Ice Beam and Aurora Beam attacks, Gu Shuangyue realized that such attacks would be difficult to hit Dragonite. Dragonite was too agile in the air.
However, Blizzard was impossible to dodge; it was a wide-range attack.
Although Blizzard was a big move, it dealt continuous damage. Dragonite was very afraid of Ice-type moves, but it wouldn't be unable to withstand any Ice-type attack it encountered.
Breaking through the Blizzard's obstruction, under the pressure of its killing intent, Lapras seemed to forget to resist.
"Protect."
Gu Shuangyue's icy voice made the panic in Lapras's heart dissipate and calm down. It used Protect to block Dragon Rush's attack.
After blocking the attack with Protect, Lapras immediately counterattacked. At such close range, it used Ice Beam, leaving Dragonite no room to dodge.
As Ice Beam hit Dragonite, it instantly froze Dragonite.
"Crack~!"
A cracking sound echoed as cracks appeared on the ice encasing Dragonite, which then quickly shattered completely, allowing Dragonite to break free.
The freed Dragonite struck Lapras with a Mega Punch, sending Lapras flying. It then flapped its wings, chasing after it, and directly wrapped its arms around Lapras.
Lapras's body was not small. An adult Lapras could carry several people on a sea voyage; how could its body be small?
Although its body was very heavy, under Dragonite's brute strength, it was still lifted by Dragonite.
"Seismic Toss."
Dragonite's eyes were firm. It grabbed Lapras and used Seismic Toss, slamming Lapras down from the air. Lapras was dazed from the fall.
"Use Dragon Rush again."
It was relentless. Moreover, for Jiang Chen, the current situation was very tense; he had to defeat Lapras as quickly as possible.
Last time, Protect blocked Dragon Rush, but it wouldn't work this time. Repeated use of Protect would fail, and Gu Shuangyue wouldn't gamble on that small chance of success.
Commanding Lapras to try its best to dodge Dragonite's Dragon Rush, but Dragonite's speed was too fast for the slow Lapras to avoid.
If they were in a Water Field, Lapras might have been able to try to dodge, as its speed in water was quite fast.
But this was not a Water Field. Despite its best efforts to dodge, Lapras was still hit by Dragonite.
"Ugh~!"
Lapras cried out in pain. Seeing Lapras being beaten looked rather pitiful, but Jiang Chen had no intention of pitying it.
If he didn't defeat Lapras quickly, his Dragonite would be the one to fall.
Being merciful to the enemy is being cruel to oneself.
"Sheer Cold."
"Blastoise couldn't dodge it, but that doesn't mean Dragonite can't."
Seeing Lapras use Sheer Cold again, Jiang Chen wasn't flustered at all. Blastoise couldn't dodge, and couldn't even use Protect, because of the huge power gap with Lapras.
No matter how strong his Blastoise was, it couldn't fight an Elite Four Stage 3 Pokémon above its level.
Relying on its speed, Dragonite successfully dodged Lapras's ultimate move, and then immediately fired a Hyper Beam at Lapras.
"Use Giga Impact."
After Hyper Beam finished, Dragonite then used Giga Impact, heavily crashing into Lapras. With a whimper, Lapras fainted.
Although there was a type disadvantage, Lapras hadn't managed to inflict any damage on Dragonite from beginning to end.
"Lapras is unable to battle."
Ning Ya's expression relaxed.
When Lapras used Perish Song earlier, she too had been nervous for Jiang Chen and Dragonite. Although she was a referee and shouldn't favor anyone, she should be fair and impartial.
But Ning Ya was not a qualified referee.
With Lapras defeated and Dragonite still in good condition, Gu Shuangyue held up a Poké Ball and recalled Lapras into it.
"Jynx. Is she primarily attacking with Ice-type Pokémon?"
Looking at the Jynx Gu Shuangyue sent out, this Jynx was not as powerful as Lapras, but it was still an Elite Four Stage 1 Pokémon.
"Jynx isn't very durable."
Jiang Chen curved his lips. Its physical defense wasn't high, and Dragonite's physical attack was very high. Could Jynx withstand it?
"Dragonite, use Dragon Claw."
Dragonite in the air directly swooped towards Jynx, its speed so fast that it didn't even give Jynx time to react.
Even Jynx could barely react, let alone Gu Shuangyue.
Dragon Claw hit Jynx, almost knocking it out in one blow.
"Blizzard."
The Blizzard, which had ceased after Lapras's defeat, once again began to rage. Within the Blizzard, Dragonite was indeed a bit uncomfortable.
Even though Jiang Chen had trained Dragonite for cold resistance, the type disadvantage could not be erased.
"Let's finish this quickly, Dragonite. Use Dragon Claw again."
Dragonite's speed was too fast, especially when diving down with full force from the air. This time, Jynx reacted, but it couldn't dodge. It fainted before even being able to use Protect.
Two moves to defeat an Elite Four-level Pokémon. Although this Jynx was only Elite Four Stage 1, Dragonite's strength was truly domineering.
Even though Dragonite was currently only Elite Four Stage 4, an Elite Four Stage 5 Pokémon might not necessarily be its match.
"Come back, Dragonite."
Jiang Chen recalled Dragonite. It was clear that the opponent's strongest Pokémon was probably Lapras. Continuing to use Dragonite would be too unfair.
Then, Jiang Chen and the opponent both sent out Pokémon. Jiang Chen sent out Metagross, while Gu Shuangyue sent out Vanilluxe.
Indeed, it was confirmed that the opponent truly favored Ice-type Pokémon.
Vanilluxe, with its single Ice-type attribute, looked like two ice creams joined together. Seeing Vanilluxe's appearance, Gardevoir, standing beside Jiang Chen, brightened.
It loved sweets, and besides cakes, ice cream was its favorite. It wondered if this Pokémon could be eaten.
"Sheer Cold."
Gu Shuangyue started with a big move, as Jiang Chen had already grown accustomed to. This Vanilluxe's strength was not weak; it was also an Elite Four Stage 1 Pokémon.
Including this Vanilluxe, Gu Shuangyue had already brought out three Elite Four-level Pokémon.
"Metagross, use Teleport, then use Meteor Mash."
Instantly, Metagross disappeared, and Vanilluxe's Sheer Cold attack missed.
Appearing behind Vanilluxe, Metagross used Meteor Mash, striking towards Vanilluxe.
Steel-type moves countered Ice-type moves perfectly. Metagross's strength was also greater than Vanilluxe's. With this one punch, Vanilluxe nearly couldn't endure it.
"Metagross can use Teleport?"
A rare trace of surprise appeared on Gu Shuangyue's usually expressionless face.
Although she only cared about Ice-type Pokémon, she wasn't completely unfamiliar with Metagross.
It was the first time she had seen a Metagross that could use Teleport.
"My Metagross is special."
Jiang Chen replied, then mercilessly ordered Metagross to use Flash Cannon.
It was another two-hit knockout. With a type advantage and a significant power gap, Vanilluxe couldn't withstand it at all.
Aside from defeating Jiang Chen's Blastoise, Gu Shuangyue had been completely dominated by Jiang Chen throughout the battle.
Recalling the fainted Vanilluxe, Gu Shuangyue sent out another Pokémon, still an Ice-type Pokémon: Beartic.
"Come back, Metagross."
Jiang Chen recalled Metagross.
"Why are you switching Pokémon again?" Gu Shuangyue frowned.
"I don't want to bully you too much. An instant knockout would be too boring."
Jiang Chen's words sounded arrogant, but it was the truth. This Beartic was a Quasi-Elite Four Stage 9, and if it fought Metagross, it would be instantly knocked out.
Unless it perfectly predicted and used Protect, it would only last one more move against Jiang Chen's Metagross.
Gu Shuangyue couldn't refute him. From the moment Lapras was defeated, she could have already declared her loss in this battle.
But giving up wasn't in her nature; she had to finish this battle.
"It's up to you, Garchomp."
Garchomp's personality was extremely arrogant. When Jiang Chen sent it out, Garchomp's aura was fully unleashed.
It was a Quasi-Elite Four Stage 9, but it was infinitely close to the Elite Four level, capable of breaking through at any time.
Sensing Garchomp's aura, Gu Shuangyue was certain of this.
This Garchomp's strength was definitely greater than Beartic's, but Gu Shuangyue had no intention of backing down.
Garchomp emerged, proudly observing Beartic. Having been with Jiang Chen for a long time, raised by him since it was small, its arrogant nature hadn't changed at all.
Seeing Garchomp subtly looking down on it, Beartic was displeased. It roared and raised its claw, striking at Garchomp.
Seeing Beartic attack, Garchomp showed a somewhat human-like disdain, then hit Beartic with a Dual Chop, instantly knocking the large Pokémon to the ground.
Before Beartic could even get up, Garchomp's Dragon Claw struck Beartic. Bullying Beartic was like playing, too easy.
"Ice Punch."
Gu Shuangyue wanted Beartic to counterattack, but in Garchomp's hands, Beartic was like a toy. Garchomp easily dodged Beartic's counterattacking punch.
Their speeds were on completely different levels; Garchomp's reaction speed was too fast.
After dodging Beartic's attack, a Dragon Pulse hit Beartic, sending it flying and knocking it out. Garchomp won easily.
After achieving victory, Garchomp roared, and its aura suddenly surged significantly, breaking through from Quasi-Elite Four Stage 9 to Elite Four level.
At this moment, Garchomp's aura was completely incomparable to before.
The excited Garchomp flew straight up, circling once in the air before descending.
Jiang Chen smiled. Garchomp had finally crossed this threshold. The leap from Quasi-Elite Four Stage 9 to Elite Four was not an easy one.
Previously, Jiang Chen's Dragonite took more than two years to cross it.
Although Jiang Chen's inexperience in raising Pokémon was partly to blame, it still highlighted the difficulty.
Even a Dragonite with Champion potential could be stuck at that threshold for more than two years.
Now, Garchomp could cross this threshold so quickly, which was actually greatly related to the Dragon Plate. The Dragon Plate definitely deserved much of the credit.
"Go familiarize yourself with your new power. You won't be needed for the rest of the battle." Jiang Chen waved at Garchomp, letting it go to familiarize itself with the power it had just gained by breaking through to the Elite Four level.
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