Chapter 463: Sky King VS Deep Sea Hunter
"Glad you could come, Basalt!"
Xia Tian laughed heartily and proactively reached out to shake hands with Basalt.
"Being able to fight a trainer like you is also something I've been wishing for. In this battle, I will go all out."
Basalt looked solemn.
"Naturally."
Xia Tian nodded and said, "Fighting against an opponent like you, if I don't go all out, a slight mistake might lead to a catastrophic disaster, eventually inviting the misfortune of defeat. I must be 120% alert!"
After letting go, Xia Tian swiped the electronic lock with his Pokédex, and the gate of the battle hall opened directly. When the two entered the hall, electrical appliances were turned on one by one, and the originally dark venue instantly became as bright as day.
At this time, there was no one else in the hall except Basalt and Xia Tian. There wasn't even a referee for this match.
"The match format is still 6v6, rules same as the exchange match. Although this venue can be adjusted to open-air, I don't want to make too much noise, so let's keep the roof closed. Basalt, you have no objection, right?"
Xia Tian looked at Basalt, asking for his opinion.
"Of course I have no objection."
Basalt shrugged and joked, "A closed venue is obviously more unfavorable for your Flying-type Pokémon. If you have no objection, naturally I won't. But speaking of which, do you also hide your strength in your own school?"
Although the battle hadn't started yet, combining the information revealed by Shentu Ming, Basalt was completely certain that Xia Tian's strength should be above Zhang Yunding. But currently, the Huaxia University school team members seemed not to fully understand Xia Tian's strength? Otherwise, Xia Tian wouldn't be ranked last.
"Hid a small part!"
Xia Tian smiled, "Huaxia University has hidden dragons and crouching tigers; there are still several upperclassmen stronger than me in the school. When I'm confident enough to defeat them all one day, I won't bother hiding anymore. If I do it, I'll be the best!"
"You have character!" Basalt gave a thumbs up.
While the two were talking, both sides stood on their respective command platforms. Using WiFi to connect the Pokédex and the venue's central control, the field selection on the screen began. Three seconds later, the white light stopped on a green square with small bushes. This indicated that the first half was a Forest Field!
"Go, Aerodactyl!"
Xia Tian threw his Pokéball first. Correspondingly, Basalt also released Cradily. Using fossil Pokémon as the starting Pokémon was the original reason for the challenge, but also a tacit understanding between both sides.
"Aero~"
Aerodactyl is a vicious Pokémon from ancient times; the theory that it went extinct due to a huge meteorite fall is deeply rooted in people's minds. Its body is gray, part of its wings is purple, with four sharp claws and serrated teeth.
According to the Pokédex, Aerodactyl has a very violent temperament. It likes to soar freely in the vast ancient sky with a proud posture, crying loudly while flying. It uses its saw-like teeth to bite the opponent's throat, tearing the prey apart and swallowing it. Its saw-like teeth can even tear the skin of Steel-type Pokémon into pieces. This is the king of the vast ancient sky—Aerodactyl!
"Cra~dily~"
After Cradily landed, the tentacles around its head opened slightly towards Aerodactyl, its aura not losing to Aerodactyl at all. Two Pokémon, one in the sky, one on the ground, neither giving way!
You are the ancient sky king, I am the top hunter of the deep sea from hundreds of millions of years ago; who fears whom?
"Very good, very good! This makes it interesting!"
Xia Tian showed an excited expression. If Cradily was crushed by Aerodactyl's aura at once, he would really be disappointed. Exchanging a glance with Basalt, the battle began. Everything was understood without words!
"Cradily, Ingrain!"
"Aerodactyl, Tailwind!"
Both sides' strategies were surprisingly consistent, starting with buffs simultaneously.
Roots extended into the earth; Cradily activated the "Storm Drain" ability first. The soil originally covered with lush vegetation instantly became dry, even showing slight desertification. The absorption of water slightly improved Cradily's Special Attack. After absorbing water, the roots became several times thicker, making absorbing energy from the soil smoother. Before long, the soil became barren, turning into grains of sand.
This wasn't over. When Aerodactyl finished casting "Tailwind," part of the originally lush vegetation quickly withered, until finally completely withered as if drained of essence.
Forest Field? What forest? I don't care what field you give me; as long as I want, it's a Desert Field!
On this point, Cradily had absolute confidence. Because my rules are the rules!
"Truly worthy of the top deep-sea predator from hundreds of millions of years ago; this absorption ability is too domineering!"
Xia Tian's eyes shone. The stronger Basalt was, the more excited he became.
"In that case, Aerodactyl, don't let people look down on you."
Xia Tian waved his hand boldly: "Pressure, activate!"
"Aero~"
Aerodactyl let out a sharp cry. When it focused on Cradily, the energy circulation on the latter instantly stagnated.
Pressure, a move (ability) that in games can pressure the opponent, greatly reducing the PP of their moves. But in reality, there is no PP value, so the effect changed to slowing down the opponent's energy circulation, making the opponent cast moves slower. And Aerodactyl's ability development was obviously at an extremely high level; the stagnation effect was astonishing.
"Cradily, Stone Edge!" Basalt frowned slightly.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Huge sharp rock projectiles appeared beside Cradily, attacking quickly, the sound of breaking wind whistling and sharp.
Facing Stone Edge, Aerodactyl flapped its wings, its body flashing left and right in the air like lightning, easily dodging the rock projectiles every time. Its speed was already fast, and with the boost of "Tailwind," its speed increased again, reaching an incredible level. Stone Edge couldn't even touch a hair on it.
Fortunately, with the energy support of the Forest Field, Cradily's ammunition depot was also very sufficient. Can't hit? That must be because I used too few bullets.
"Cra~dily~"
Roots continued to exert force; the energy Cradily absorbed from the soil and vegetation began to increase. The range of soil desertification and vegetation withering was expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Bullet Seed!"
Cradily's energy surged, spraying dense bullets from its tentacles, more fierce than a Gatling gun, directly covering a large area of the sky.
"Aero~"
Now, Aerodactyl was a bit overwhelmed, chased and fleeing all the way. Growing up so big, it had never seen a Pokémon develop Bullet Seed to this extent. Simply terrifying!
Crucially, as Cradily's absorption ability continued to improve, the power of Bullet Seed was also slowly increasing. If this continued, it would be hit sooner or later! After all, a long defense must lose!
"Aerodactyl, Heat Wave!"
Xia Tian found an opportunity and quickly ordered.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~
Aerodactyl flapped its wings slightly, heat appearing under its wings instantly, finally turning into a flame whirlwind melting the seed bullets and causing an explosion in mid-air.
Immediately after, a green energy beam shot out from the mist of the explosion, rushing straight at Cradily.
Dragon-type move: Dragon Pulse!
Dragon Pulse hit, and Cradily was injured first.
"So fast!"
Basalt looked up and sighed. Aerodactyl was not only fast in movement but also outstanding in casting speed, especially when the opponent used the "Pressure" ability to stagnate Cradily's energy circulation.
"Cradily, Curse!"
Basalt got fierce. Same saying: if I can't hit, it must be because I don't have enough bullets! Since that's the case, I'll continue to buff!
"Cra~dily~"
Bursts of light erupted from Cradily, and its aura began to climb.
"Won't let you succeed."
Xia Tian sneered, "Aerodactyl, Taunt!"
"Aero~"
In mid-air, Aerodactyl made various funny and punchable expressions, trying to provoke Cradily and make it angry.
But to its disappointment, Cradily remained unmoved.
"Taunt actually failed?"
Xia Tian was shocked. This was a situation he had never encountered!
Folding his arms, Basalt sneered repeatedly. Cradily, possessing the "Purifying Salt" (actually implied to be immune to status/mental effects due to purification or similar concept, though Cradily's abilities are usually Suction Cups/Storm Drain. Context suggests immunity to mental moves like Taunt, possibly derived from purification power related to Celebi/Registeel fragments or unique training) power, could easily brush away various negative influences, including negative emotions, so moves like Taunt and Swagger were ineffective against Cradily.
Xia Tian fell into the trap!
Because of Xia Tian's mistake, Aerodactyl's Taunt failed, losing an effective attack opportunity and wasting time in vain.
Conversely, Cradily successfully completed the buff. Cradily's Attack and Defense rose!
At the same time, Cradily's roots were not idle, absorbing energy vigorously. At this moment, the vegetation of the entire venue had completely withered and weathered, and the soil had completely turned into sand.
"If you can still dodge this time, I lose!"
Basalt wore a sneer on his face, shouting, "Bullet Seed!"
Puff! Puff! Puff!
This time, Cradily's attack range reached an incredible level. Its bullets were like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, covering the entire sky. Crucially, the gaps between bullets were very small. Aerodactyl had nowhere to hide!
Xia Tian involuntarily clenched his fists, looking solemn: "Aerodactyl, Stone Edge, break in!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Huge rock projectiles appeared, meeting the seed bullet net head-on. However, the bullet net was too large and comprehensive, which also caused its energy to disperse somewhat.
Aerodactyl's Stone Edge was concentrated for a breakthrough, so it easily tore through the coverage of the bullet net, smashing fiercely towards Cradily protected by the Root Domain.
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