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Ma Hong's Primeape, an Elite Four level Pokémon, was very strong, but unfortunately, it lost in a very frustrating way.
"Master's Primeape was defeated by Wobbuffet? Is Wobbuffet really that strong?"
"I haven't heard that Wobbuffet is particularly powerful."
His disciples had also seen Ma Hong's Primeape defeated before, but in every battle, Primeape's indomitable fighting spirit always stood out. Previously, even when defeated, it was after a bloody battle. This time, its loss made even them feel frustrated.
If they felt frustrated, Primeape felt even more so. When it lost its combat ability, its eyes were filled with unwillingness. This was the first time it had inflicted damage on itself and been defeated by its own reflected attacks. How could it not feel frustrated?
"Ahem, come back, Wobbuffet."
Jiang Chen saw that Ma Hong's eyes were somewhat red and didn't let Wobbuffet continue to provoke. He immediately recalled Wobbuffet. After all, the gym's rules didn't forbid switching Pokémon.
Ma Hong took a deep breath. He didn't want to see Wobbuffet again in the future.
"Go, Hitmonlee."
"Lucario, go."
After recalling Wobbuffet, Jiang Chen sent Lucario into battle. During this time, Lucario, who had been diligently training, had made significant progress. After receiving guidance from Elite Four Ling Zhan, Lucario's technique was much stronger than before, and its combat power had increased by more than just a little.
"Hitmonlee, use Mega Kick."
"Lucario, let me see the fruits of your training during this time. Dodge and use Rock Smash."
Lucario's eyes sharply followed Hitmonlee. Although Hitmonlee was very fast, everything was captured by Lucario's eyes. As Hitmonlee raised its leg to kick, Lucario moved to the side, perfectly dodging Hitmonlee's Mega Kick. At the moment they were about to cross paths, Lucario's fist shot out powerfully. This explosive punch could even leave an indentation on steel.
"Thud?!"
The sound was very muffled. Hitmonlee, who had jumped to use a flying kick, was slammed to the ground from mid-air by Lucario's punch. Hitmonlee's body left a depression in the ground. This was a battle arena made of special hard rock, and it cracked under Hitmonlee's impact. With one hit, Hitmonlee cried out in pain.
Seeing Lucario's strike, Ma Hong's eyes lit up. He was a trainer specializing in Fighting-type Pokémon, so of course he saw that Lucario's counterattack was not merely flashy. It was clean and precise, and the technique it used to exert force during the counterattack was excellent. This Lucario was very, very strong, both in terms of raw power and technique.
"That's perfect!" Jiang Chen looked at Lucario with satisfaction.
It wasn't over yet. Hitmonlee hadn't lost its combat ability, and Lucario's attacks didn't stop. It continuously landed Power-Up Punches on the fallen Hitmonlee. Power-Up Punch gets stronger with each hit, and each punch was heavier than the last.
"Hitmonlee, quick, defend!"
Ma Hong told Hitmonlee to defend, but unfortunately, Hitmonlee wasn't Hitmonchan. If it were Hitmonchan at this moment, it might have been able to defend. But Hitmonlee's strongest points were all in its legs. Its arm strength was clearly much weaker, completely unable to block Lucario's relentless rain of punches.
In terms of raw strength, the quasi-Elite Nine-Star Hitmonlee was seemingly stronger than Lucario. However, in actual combat, Lucario was clearly more powerful than Hitmonlee, suppressing Hitmonlee with no chance to retaliate.
"Gym Leader Ma's Pokémon are very resilient." Jiang Chen couldn't help but comment. Lucario had already landed dozens of punches consecutively, yet Hitmonlee still hadn't lost its combat ability.
"For Fighting-type Pokémon, you must learn to take hits before you can inflict them. Resilience is essential. Also, for Fighting-type Pokémon, willpower is very important. They must never fall after one or two punches." Ma Hong said to Jiang Chen. As a Gym Leader, who had taught so many disciples, Ma Hong had his own understanding of how to train Fighting-type Pokémon.
"Hitmonlee, don't give up. As long as we haven't lost our combat ability, we still have a chance to turn the tide!" Ma Hong cheered on his Hitmonlee. Unfortunately, Lucario had seized the opportunity to suppress it, and Jiang Chen certainly wouldn't give Hitmonlee a chance to counterattack.
He didn't use any other moves, still continuously suppressing Hitmonlee with Power-Up Punch. After landing over a hundred punches consecutively, Hitmonlee finally lost its combat ability.
Even though Hitmonlee's physique wasn't strong, it managed to endure so many hits. Jiang Chen still greatly admired Ma Hong. His Pokémon indeed had aspects worth learning from for Jiang Chen.
"Go, Hariyama."
He recalled the fainted Hitmonlee, and then Ma Hong sent out Hariyama.
"Hariyama, use powerful push."
Despite its very bulky body, this Hariyama was not slow when moving. To Jiang Chen's surprise, it was a flexible fatty.
"An Elite Four level Hariyama?" The pressure was immense. Lucario would definitely face considerable pressure fighting this Hariyama.
Like a tank, Lucario's nimble body didn't manage to dodge the charging Hariyama and was struck by Hariyama's huge palm.
"Thump~!"
Lucario was directly knocked flying by the attack, like a giant swatting an ant. In terms of power, the two Pokémon were not in the same league at all. Lucario, knocked flying by the powerful push, flipped several times in the air before falling to the ground. Then, after retreating more than ten steps, it finally neutralized the terrifying force of Hariyama's blow.
"Lucario, are you alright?" Jiang Chen asked Lucario. Lucario shook its head. It had used its technique to dissipate most of the force, so the remaining force didn't cause serious injuries.
"Be careful. Do not try to clash head-on with this guy. You are no match." The gap between Elite Four level and below Elite Four level was vast. Not being instantly defeated was already a testament to Lucario's excellent technique.
"Just try. If it doesn't work, then forget it." Jiang Chen mentally commanded Lucario to attack using Aura.
Using Extreme Speed, it capitalized on its speed advantage. Metal Claw struck Hariyama's body. This large, obese Hariyama was over two meters tall. Lucario's Metal Claw damage was completely unfelt by this Hariyama.
"Hariyama, use Focus Punch."
"You won't hit me." Hearing Ma Hong tell Hariyama to use Focus Punch, Jiang Chen wasn't flustered. Lucario's speed and agility were still superior to Hariyama's, allowing it to maneuver around.
"Although you won't hit me, the wind pressure from Focus Punch should affect your Lucario, right?"
"What?" Jiang Chen hadn't considered this before. Hariyama's heavy punch, though a bit far from Lucario, still generated enough wind pressure to immobilize Lucario.
"Not good, Lucario, use Protect." Jiang Chen knew that the opponent would definitely not miss this chance to immobilize Lucario. Fighting-type Pokémon trainers were best at seizing opportunities.
Heavy Slam. Hariyama's massive body charged directly. This move's power increased with its weight. With Hariyama's bulk, if not for Protect, Lucario would probably have been instantly defeated.
"Lucario, quickly create distance and continuously use Aura Sphere." Jiang Chen used his Aura to empower Lucario's Aura Sphere attacks. Continuous Aura Spheres bombarded Hariyama.
However, Hariyama was incredibly resilient, enduring Lucario's continuous Aura Spheres while steadily closing the distance, and at a fast pace.
"The cat-and-mouse game is over. Hariyama, use powerful push again."
Its palm once again slammed fiercely into Lucario's body, sending Lucario flying.
"Lucario is unable to battle."
"Phew, it's not your fault for losing, Lucario." Jiang Chen took a deep breath. He didn't blame Lucario; Hariyama's strength was simply too great. Lucario was only quasi-Elite Nine-Star. It would be strange if it could defeat an Elite One-Star Hariyama.
"Gardevoir, it's up to you."
A nimble Gardevoir against Hariyama was practically a guaranteed win. And in terms of raw strength, Gardevoir was also stronger than Hariyama.
"Shiny Gardevoir."
From the start, the Gardevoir standing beside Jiang Chen had been quite eye-catching. While Shiny Pokémon were not particularly popular among other Pokémon, they were very popular among humans. Moreover, most Shiny Pokémon were generally stronger than their normal counterparts.
"Gar."
Standing on the battle arena, Gardevoir made a gesture towards Jiang Chen, signaling a guaranteed victory.
"Focus on the battle," Jiang Chen reminded Gardevoir.
"Distraction is not a good habit. Hariyama, use Hyper Beam." Ma Hong's eyes flickered slightly as he ordered Hariyama. Gardevoir used Teleport, dodging the Hyper Beam aimed at it. Then, Gardevoir's small face lifted proudly, raising its hand towards Hariyama. Lucario indeed couldn't do much to Hariyama earlier, but now that it was Gardevoir, dealing with Hariyama would be simple. Psychic directly lifted Hariyama.
Gardevoir's Psychic power was terrifying. Hariyama's huge body felt as light as a feather under Gardevoir's Psychic. Under Gardevoir's control, Hariyama was tossed dozens of meters into the air, then slammed to the ground with a thud.
It let out a muffled groan. Although Hariyama wasn't immediately knocked out by the fall, given its massive size, falling from that height clearly hurt.
"Gardevoir, use Psychic."
Having just landed, it was once again sent flying by Gardevoir's Psychic, like autumn leaves swept away by the wind. Following that, Moonblast immediately struck Hariyama, delivering a direct three-hit combo that left Hariyama half-crippled.
"...Your Gardevoir is so strong."
"Mm, it's one of my main forces," Jiang Chen nodded. Gardevoir, in his hands, was his strongest Pokémon, besides his Champion-level Beedrill and Dragonite.
"It seems, with your strength, taking the Tiānhǎi Gym Badge won't be a problem."
Just with this Gardevoir, Jiang Chen had the strength to take the Tiānhǎi Gym Badge. Ma Hong estimated that even his strongest ace, Machamp, might not be a match for this Gardevoir. However, the procedures still had to be followed. If Jiang Chen wanted the badge, he still had to completely defeat all six of his Pokémon.
"Hariyama, use Fake Out."
"Too slow. It won't threaten Gardevoir."
Gardevoir didn't even need to use Teleport; it easily dodged Hariyama's attack. Hariyama's bulky body made its movements too slow. This guy looked like a sumo wrestler.
"Gardevoir, finish it with Psychic."
Jiang Chen could see that Hariyama was at the end of its rope; only one move was needed to defeat it.
"Hold on, Hariyama." Ma Hong saw the gap between his Hariyama and Gardevoir, but he still wanted to struggle, though it was pointless.
Hariyama was knocked out of the battle arena by Psychic, slamming into a rock garden nearby, shattering it.
"Hariyama is unable to battle. Please send out your next Pokémon." The referee announced.
Now, Ma Hong had only one Pokémon left. He naturally sent out his strongest Pokémon.
"I didn't expect Master to lose so badly this time."
"Keep your voice down, don't let Master hear you, or you'll be in for it."
"Our Master wouldn't be that petty, would he?"
The observing gym disciples whispered amongst themselves. Their voices weren't loud, but Ma Hong's ears were sharp, and he heard their words perfectly.
"You brats, just wait till I get my hands on you." Ma Hong thought fiercely to himself. As for losing so miserably in front of so many disciples, Ma Hong didn't feel embarrassed. There were many trainers stronger than him in this world, and he admitted that.
If his strength was inferior, losing was losing; there was nothing to be ashamed of. Although Jiang Chen wasn't old, his strength was evident. Any other Gym Leader would definitely not be able to defeat Jiang Chen.
"Machamp, use Brick Break."
Machamp leaped in front of Gardevoir, all four of its arms simultaneously striking at Gardevoir. This was the advantage of having four arms. Unfortunately, Teleport was a bit too powerful a move. While dodging Machamp's attack, Gardevoir used Dazzling Gleam from a distance to blast Machamp away.
After Gardevoir entered the battle, it was a complete sweep. Even when Ma Hong sent out his strongest Pokémon, it still couldn't touch Gardevoir.
"Psychic-type Pokémon are as troublesome as Ghost-type Pokémon." As a Fighting-type Pokémon trainer, Ma Hong disliked encountering Ghost-type Pokémon the most because Ghost-types were immune to Fighting-type damage.
Next were Psychic-types, especially after this battle with Jiang Chen. The earlier Wobbuffet had truly disgusted him. If Jiang Chen hadn't recalled Wobbuffet, Wobbuffet would probably have dragged his Machamp down with it.
"Gardevoir, use Psychic to control Machamp, then use Dazzling Gleam."
Both Psychic-type moves and Fairy-type moves counter Fighting-types. Machamp was truly miserable against Gardevoir. It had no type advantage and was also weaker in power, completely being played with.
However, Jiang Chen had to admit one thing: this Machamp was very resilient, incredibly tough. Even after being hit by several of Gardevoir's moves consecutively, it could still get up and continue fighting.
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