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Chapter 579: Shattering Darkness with Flames!
Chapter 579: Shattering Darkness with Flames!
It was Jinghe's turn to summon his Pokemon, and after a moment's thought, he made his decision.
He took out a Poke Ball.
"Go, Crimson Blade Phantom!"
Within the red light, a blue flame rose, and a ball of fire appeared in the arena.
The flame's intensity lessened, and the Crimson Blade Phantom, clad in "Cursed Armor," slashed through the fire with a sword, its gaze fixed fiercely on Xihuona across the field.
"Guchaa!"
Its eyes seemed to speak.
Give me some face, let's battle!
"Jinghe's third Pokemon is... Crimson Blade Phantom!"
The host had barely finished speaking when he quickly added, considering the unique nature of Jinghe's Crimson Blade Phantom:
"Of course! It could also be the Scarlet Armor Knight!"
Boom!!
On the big screen, following Martial Bear and Rapid Dragon, the avatars of Crimson Blade Phantom and Scarlet Armor Knight appeared next to Jinghe's.
This was the first time in the tournament that two Pokemon occupied a single icon.
Seeing Jinghe summon the Crimson Blade Phantom, Xihuona somewhat understood his intention.
Whether it was the Crimson Blade Phantom or the Scarlet Armor Knight, their weaknesses were similar, and Xihuona's Pokemon, Rose Lea and Frost Ibu, were clearly at a disadvantage in terms of attributes.
This was his way of forcing her to summon her ace, Braviary, early.
Xihuona smiled lightly and took out a Poke Ball.
No way I'll let you have it your way.
"Tremble, soul! Gogoat!"
The Poke Ball immediately opened in the center of the arena, and a strangely shaped wedge stone with cracks slammed heavily onto the ground.
A strange dark red aura rose from the cracks in the wedge stone, and a mist-like Gogoat emerged, revealing its form.
"Hiss—Pah—!!"
Gogoat's gaseous body rotated like a fan.
"Xihuona's third Pokemon is... Gogoat!!"
The Crimson Blade Phantom and Scarlet Armor Knight were not only weak to Ground-type moves, but also to Dark-type moves.
Moreover, Jinghe's Crimson Blade Phantom often infused its flames with Wave Guide and Psychic powers.
However, these abilities were less effective against Gogoat, a Ghost- and Dark-type Pokemon.
"Crimson Blade Phantom!" Jinghe narrowed his eyes and spoke softly.
The Crimson Blade Phantom immediately understood and quickly turned the buttons on its armor, causing a crimson flame to surge from its body and the gaps in its armor.
The flames soared, completely enveloping it.
"Here it comes! Crimson Blade Phantom's Transformation!"
"Speaking of which, the coolest Pokemon in this tournament has to be the Crimson Blade Phantom!"
"But Scarlet Armor Knight is a Fire- and Psychic-type Pokemon, which is weak against Dark-type moves."
"Oh!!! I get it! Jinghe is also a master of reverse attributes!"
The Crimson Blade Phantom's transformation undoubtedly excited the audience, some spectators expressed confusion.
At least Ghost-type moves could deal damage, but Psychic-type moves were completely immune to Dark-type moves. However, Wu Song, Adek, and Da Wu approved of Jinghe's choice.
Gogoat is a Pokemon with a similar strategy to Gengue, and if there's a difference between the two, it's their speed.
Gengue has the advantage of speed, being incredibly fast, while Gogoat's speed is a disadvantage, and apart from some debuffing moves, Gogoat's specialty is probably defense and counterattacks.
For example, Assault and Confuse Ray.
Although the Crimson Blade Phantom has a better attribute than the Scarlet Armor Knight, it needs to get close to Gogoat to deal damage, making it easy for Gogoat to seize the opportunity to counterattack.
But if it's the long-range Scarlet Armor Knight, it can maintain its distance advantage and has more room to maneuver.
As for its Physical Attack and Special Attack, Gogoat's defenses are excellent, so there's little difference between Physical and Special Attacks.
"Jet Flame!"
Roar!!
The enveloping crimson flame quickly subsided, and the Scarlet Armor Knight, which had just transformed, raised its cannon. Within the golden cannon, the flame condensed and then rapidly turned into a fire tongue, erupting.
The Scarlet Armor Knight started with a fierce attack after switching to its cannon form.
Suddenly, Jinghe, who had just given a command, had a bold idea. Then, he quickly shouted:
"Gogoat, Guard!"
"Hiss-Pah!!"
Hum--
A layer of emerald green barrier suddenly appeared on Gogoat's body, blocking the flame shot by the Scarlet Armor Knight.
Audience: "???"
Host: "???"
Adek: "???"
Even Xihuona, who had just opened her mouth to give a command, looked adorably bewildered.
Boom!!
The flame dissipated, and Gogoat seemed to realize something, curling up.
"Hiss-Pah!"
Host: "Jinghe... Jinghe commanded Gogoat?!"
At this moment, the audience finally reacted.
Whoosh!!
The entire audience gasped.
"Holy crap! My vocabulary fails me at this moment."
"Jinghe truly lives up to his reputation, commanding his opponent's Pokemon. You're amazing!"
"No! How can Jinghe command Xihuona's Gogoat?!"
"He tricked her into using Guard!"
"Pfft, I've watched matches for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen such a bold move!"
"Wait a minute! There's something wrong with Jinghe commanding Xihuona's Gogoat!"
The live stream was also filled with question marks.
Regarding the bold move just demonstrated, the audience could only use question marks to express their complex thoughts.
"Ahem!" Wu Song, who had just taken a sip of water, sprayed it on Da Ye, "Jinghe is incredible!"
A thousand words could only be summed up as "amazing."
Even Wu Song, who had read countless books, was momentarily at a loss for words.
Da Ye wiped his face and smacked his lips.
"So that's how it's done."
Sitting beside Dr. Daimu, Ao Ryoku and Akai had contrasting expressions.
Ao Ryoku's face was filled with confusion, clearly not understanding what had just transpired.
Akai, though equally perplexed, quickly regained his composure and glanced at Ao Ryoku, his expression turning into one of realization.
"So that's how it's done. What a move to learn!"
Seemingly noticing his expression, Ao Ryoku snapped out of his daze and glared at him, saying harshly:
"You want to command my Pokemon? Keep dreaming for another hundred years!"
On the field.
Xihuona blinked twice, also coming to her senses, and glared at Jinghe in annoyance.
Although she had always believed that if it weren't for her, Jinghe would still be able to command Gogoat in battle, but... she was still here!
"Sizzle!"
Gogoat turned its head slightly to glance at Xihuona, then quickly looked back at Jinghe.
To be honest, the one feeling most uncomfortable in the middle of this was Gogoat. Why had it instinctively used Guard just now? Jinghe hadn't expected that either.
It was just that a bold idea had suddenly popped into Jinghe's mind, and he wanted to give it a try.
He hadn't expected it to work, had he? At that moment, he felt a twinge of regret. If he had only shouted, "Gogoat, endure it!"
But if he had done that, Gogoat might have reacted. His shout of "Guard" was just a confirmation of one of Gogoat's methods to deal with Scarlet Armor Knight's Jet Flame.
This could be considered a minor interruption in the match, but fortunately, Gogoat hadn't suffered any damage.
The battle continued.
"Sizzle!!"
Gogoat's expression shifted, as if it were gently slapping its cheeks to focus and ensure it followed Xihuona's commands instead of Jinghe's words.
"Scarlet Armor Knight, Mega Fire Blast!"
Hum—
Scarlet Armor Knight was quite impressed by its Trainer's unconventional move.
To make the opponent's Pokemon obey its commands required a significant level of skill. It still had to work hard.
So, taking a deep breath, Scarlet Armor Knight's body was engulfed in flames, and the fire behind its helmet intensified. A five-colored, radiant feather shimmered within the flames, causing the fire to become even more vigorous.
Rainbow Feather had been "charged" the day before.
Bear!!
The scorching cannon mouth spewed flames, and the intense fire formed a gigantic "Big" character, with faint golden flames swirling within.
Xihuona also snapped out of her previous daze and quickly issued commands.
"Gogoat, Assault Evasion!"
"Sizzle!!"
This time, Gogoat was fully focused and confirmed that it was Xihuona's voice, immediately responding to her command.
Mist swirled, and with the speed advantage gained from Assault Evasion, it attempted to dodge Scarlet Armor Knight's Mega Fire Blast.
"It's not that easy, Scarlet Armor Knight!"
"Gunk Shot!!"
Hum—
A faint psychic glow appeared in Scarlet Armor Knight's eyes.
Although psychic attacks couldn't harm Gogoat, they could control it to a certain extent and alter the trajectory of the flames!
Under the gaze of the entire audience, the overwhelming Mega Fire Blast suddenly changed direction in mid-air, veering towards Gogoat.
Boom!
The flames soared into the sky, and a massive roar accompanied the rising smoke and dust.
Xihuona furrowed her brows.
She immediately waved her hand and shouted, "Gogoat, Counter!"
Dense flames enveloped Gogoat, and its peculiar gas, carrying surging dark energy, rushed towards Scarlet Armor Knight.
Jinghe's eyebrows lifted slightly.
During the evasive maneuver, had Gogoat accumulated the energy for the Counter technique? Or had it predicted that Scarlet Armor Knight's attack would definitely hit?
Gogoat's gas rapidly extended, and although the Wedge Stone was still in its original position, the gas had already reached Scarlet Armor Knight's front.
"Smoke Spray!"
Boom—
A thick, scorching black smoke erupted from Scarlet Armor Knight's body, seemingly attempting to block Gogoat's line of sight.
In the 6th book, 1st chapter, 1st paragraph, 1st sentence, there's no mistake!
However.
Boom!!
Amidst the rolling, scorching smoke, Scarlet Armor Knight crossed its arms over its chest, and its feet slid backwards, leaving two charred streaks.
On its metallic armor, a crack appeared, and the cannon armor on its arms was also marked with a dark imprint.
The effect was outstanding!
The Counter technique is activated after the opponent's move, and its power increases.
This was Gogoat's "Counterattack Defense."
But.
As Gogoat's peculiar gas flew back, you could see a faint, lingering flame entwined within the gas.
Burn!
It seemed that Jinghe and Scarlet Armor Knight were lucky this time. Smoke Spray has a certain chance of inflicting the "Burn" status on the opponent, and Gogoat, rushing into the scorching smoke, was burned!
However, Xihuona showed no signs of stopping. As Gogoat's gas returned, she immediately shouted:
"Dark Pulse!"
Dense dark energy swirled and gathered above Gogoat, and wave after wave of evil pulses gradually spread, making Scarlet Armor Knight feel uncomfortable.
"What an excellent judgment!" Adek exclaimed admiringly.
"Miss Xihuona's Counter is indeed very quick." The host added.
"No."
Adek shook his head. "Counter is a reaction, but I'm talking about Miss Xihuona's judgment. She seems to have quickly realized that purely defensive tactics against Scarlet Armor Knight will make her more passive."
After a pause, he added:
"In other words, she's trying to seize control of the battle from Jinghe."
"At the start of the battle, Jinghe's Crimson Blade Phantom switched to the Scarlet Armor Knight, confusing the audience. However, experienced trainers like Adek, Wu Song, and Dagu recognized the strategy after some thought and expressed their approval.
The Scarlet Armor Knight, with its speed and attack range advantage, could maintain a safe distance from Gogoat.
Through a series of relentless attacks, the Scarlet Armor Knight suppressed Gogoat, forcing it into a passive defense or long-range counter-attack rhythm.
This situation favored both the Scarlet Armor Knight and Jinghe.
Jinghe had the entire battle rhythm firmly in his grasp.
Whether it was a fast-paced or slow-burning battle, the outcome was under Jinghe's control.
Even though Gogoat excelled in defensive counter-attacks, its disadvantage in speed and distance made it uncertain whether the defensive side would crumble first or the offensive side would give up.
But Xihuona knew that Jinghe's Scarlet Armor Knight had earned the approval of the Phoenix King and was blessed with the Life Flame. In a battle of attrition, Gogoat's sole reliance on defense would not prevail.
Even with a type advantage.
So, Xihuona began to engage in a counter-attack, preventing Jinghe and the Scarlet Armor Knight from dominating the rhythm.
Disrupt the rhythm! For trainers at the Master level, rhythm is crucial in battles.
"A counter-attack?" Jinghe smirked.
"Our Scarlet Armor Knight isn't afraid of counter-attacks!"
"Mega Fire Blast!"
"Gugga!!!"
In the Scarlet Armor Knight's eyes, flames danced, and its preferred fighting style was undoubtedly counter-attacking.
Dark Pulse battered the Scarlet Armor Knight, but Mega Fire Blast also scorched Gogoat.
Both sides engaged in a long-range counter-attack stalemate.
Of course, Gogoat also fell into the "Burn" status.
"Gogoat, Dark Pulse!"
The continuous surge of malice resembled dark clouds hovering over the battlefield, and each wave struck the Scarlet Armor Knight with increasing intensity.
However, it was these very assaults that fueled the Scarlet Armor Knight's fighting spirit, making it more determined.
Jinghe raised a hand.
"It's over, Scarlet Armor Knight. Armor Cannon!"
Flames erupted from the golden cannon barrel.
Assessing Gogoat's stamina, the final Armor Cannon fired with full force.
"Huff—"
The heat wave rippling through the arena caused Xihuona to exhale.
Indeed, Gogoat's available moves were significantly fewer than those of the Scarlet Armor Knight.
Although there was a type advantage, the Scarlet Armor Knight had been using Fire-type moves all along, and in the clash of flames, a substantial portion of Gogoat's attacks were nullified.
But in the end...
"Please, Gogoat!" Xihuona pleaded.
Boom!!
The flames exploded, and Gogoat's special gas dissipated like a bubble, leaving only a pale wedge stone.
"It's... over?"
"That was a thrilling counter-attack battle."
"Setting aside Jinghe's command of Gogoat, the battle was truly spectacular."
The end?
Hum—
From the cracks in the wedge stone, a black mist rose once more, enveloping the Scarlet Armor Knight.
"Scarlet Armor Knight!"
Jinghe, who had been waiting for this moment, spoke with a heavy voice.
"Gugga!"
The Scarlet Armor Knight attempted to dodge, but finding the speed difference unfavorable, it stood its ground, spreading its legs in a fighting stance, and flames erupted from every corner of its body.
"It's Gogoat's Destiny Bond!"
Adek provided the answer to the black mist.
This move was familiar to Ado; his Braviary had been switched out in the same manner.
The black mist enveloped the Scarlet Armor Knight, plunging it into darkness. A strange force seemed to rapidly drain its energy.
"Gugga!"
It wasn't that easy!!!
The Scarlet Armor Knight refused to give up.
It wouldn't surrender, and neither would Jinghe!
"Wave Guide!"
Not for the Scarlet Armor Knight, but for the Rainbow Feather!
Bear!!
The flames surged once more!
The Rainbow Feather atop the Scarlet Armor Knight's head radiated a dazzling light.
Let the Life Flame shine!
With flames, shatter the darkness!
Golden flames emerged from within the black mist.
"That's..." Adek leaned forward slightly.
"It's ignited, Jinghe!" Da Ye shouted.
"Gugga!!!"
As the Scarlet Armor Knight roared, the golden flames tore through the darkness, and the surging firelight shattered the surrounding black mist!
Boom!!!
"Destiny Bond... resisted?!"
"This is cheating! This has to be cheating!"
"It's the first time Destiny Bond has been resisted."
Jinghe sighed in relief.
Just as a Ghastly couldn't use Destiny Bond to switch out a Phoenix King, every move has its limits.
Destiny Bond is no exception.
The only difference lies in the magnitude of the cost.
Rainbow Feather: Yes, yes, you're so noble and exceptional.
On the spectator stand, Ado murmured, "Why didn't I think of that?"
"But according to Jinghe's usual pattern, even if the Scarlet Armor Knight hadn't lost its ability to battle, wouldn't it still be replaced?"
Some questioned this decision.
After all, the purpose of a replacement is to establish an advantage for the next Pokemon entering the battle.
However, Jinghe didn't do that this time.
On one hand,
The Scarlet Armor Knight, currently in its "Blaze" state, wouldn't willingly leave the battle.
After going "Blaze," why leave the field?
On the other hand, Jinghe was confident that among Xihuona's remaining Pokemon, only Mega Braviary could counter the Scarlet Armor Knight.
Of course, the primary reason was the Scarlet Armor Knight's own will.
"Gugga!!!"
Next!
PS: End of the month, double monthly tickets, please~ There's another update tonight, and this chapter is already 5,000 words.
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