Chapter 465: Pupitar, Evolve for Me!
"Pu-pi~"
As Pupitar mobilized the energy within its body and activated its sand control power, a super-strong sandstorm instantly formed on the huge battlefield, reducing visibility to less than ten meters.
Standing here, Basalt couldn't even see Xia Tian on the opposite side. Even Dragonair in mid-air was only faintly visible.
However, having this effect was not only because Pupitar's sand control ability skyrocketed after receiving the inheritance but also benefited from Cradily's Storm Drain and water absorption, which completed the desertification of the land first. This laid a solid foundation for the "Sandstorm."
"Truly worthy of being the Little Tyrant; the sand control power is indeed formidable."
Besides being shocked, Xia Tian was also pleasantly surprised. Because Basalt was a Sandstorm team trainer, now that "Sandstorm" had descended, it meant he really started to go all out. Unlike the battle with Zhang Yunding, where Basalt won without even using Sandstorm. Obviously, there was still a considerable gap in strength.
"However, my Dragonair is not to be trifled with either."
Xia Tian shouted: "Dragonair, Rain Dance!"
As a Pokémon famous for being adept at controlling weather like Bronzong, Dragonair mastering Rain Dance was expected by Basalt.
What Basalt didn't expect was that this Dragonair of Xia Tian's "Rain Dance" ability was far stronger than he imagined. Because as the "Dragon Orb" on Dragonair's neck flashed with light, although it was a closed stadium, rain clouds suddenly appeared out of nowhere above the stadium.
Before long, raindrops fell, then turned into drizzling rain, until finally becoming pouring rain.
Thus, a strange scene formed on the field. More than half of the field was covered in whistling sandstorms, while a small half of the field was under bean-sized pouring rain. Sandstorm and Rainstorm formed a dividing line in the middle of the field, the two weathers distinct from each other.
"It can actually contend with Pupitar's Sandstorm?" Basalt's eyes widened in surprise.
Pupitar was a Pokémon he cultivated with "Smooth Rock" and also received part of the inheritance from the Heavenly King-level Tyranitar. Yet, it still couldn't seize control of the weather?
But what Basalt didn't know was that Xia Tian was also very shocked at this moment.
Because when he and Dragonair traveled in the deep sea, they once strayed into an undersea secret realm. In the dangerous undersea secret realm, they obtained an ancient Dragon Orb. It was because Dragonair absorbed the energy from this ancient Dragon Orb that the color of the orb on its neck changed, becoming distinctive.
And after absorbing the energy of the Dragon Orb, not only did Dragonair's Dragon-type ability improve greatly, but even its ability to control weather skyrocketed. Xia Tian was not a member of the Weather Bureau, but he had fought against several younger generations of the Weather Bureau. Anyway, in terms of snatching "Rain Dance," his Dragonair had never lost.
But now—the area controlled by Dragonair's "Rain Dance" was obviously inferior to "Sandstorm." In other words, Dragonair had already lost to some extent.
In mid-air, both Pokémon widened their eyes, obviously as shocked as their trainers.
However, Pupitar and Dragonair obviously both had the pride of pseudo-legendaries and would never admit defeat easily.
"Pu-pi~"
Thus, both Pokémon began to exert force continuously, trying to suppress the opponent.
Just like that, the dividing line between Sandstorm and Rainstorm began to move back and forth. Sometimes moving one or two meters to the left, the sandstorm drying up the ground wet by the rainstorm. Sometimes moving one or two meters to the right, the rainstorm soaking the sand completely into muddy water.
Boom!
Suddenly, the two forces exploded invisibly under the stalemate, gradually dissipating after impacting each other. But the area controlled by both weathers remained unchanged, only the intensity of the rainstorm and sandstorm was slightly weakened.
Finally, Basalt could see the situation on the field clearly!
"Stone Edge!"
"Dragon Pulse!"
Almost at the same time, the two trainers issued their commands. Sharp and huge rock projectiles formed and attacked quickly, meeting the intense Dragon Pulse energy beam, causing a sympathetic detonation in the air.
Two sides confronting, evenly matched!
After the strong wind dissipated, the two Pokémon looked at each other in mid-air, then shot out abruptly, colliding heavily at the weather boundary line.
Pupitar used "Double-Edge." And Dragonair used "Dragon Rush"!
When hit by the small horn on Dragonair's head, Pupitar felt piercing pain. This was due to Pupitar's amazing defense; otherwise, Dragonair would have made a small hole in its shell.
However, Dragonair wasn't much better off. After the collision, it kept rubbing its head with its tail, obviously hurt quite a bit.
But both Pokémon were now truly fired up.
"Pu-pi~"
With a strange cry, the two Pokémon retreated slightly, then collided again with an even more fierce and violent posture.
Pupitar used Thrash! Dragonair used Outrage!
"Truly worthy of a genius cultivated by an ancient family; indeed formidable!"
Basalt felt himself getting excited. Since his debut, he first relied on "Smooth Rock," then on whimsical ideas to develop moves. Among his peers, few were his match! Later, he discovered "Divine Beast Legacies" to cultivate Pokémon; his Pokémon progressed rapidly, and his peers couldn't catch up with him at all. Even in the Second Division League, which had no age limit, he could get the MVP!
But now, Basalt finally met an opponent! This world had hidden dragons and crouching tigers; it was far from the time for Basalt to lead alone!
Unfortunately, with both Pokémon wary of each other, neither dared to venture into the opponent's weather domain, only able to use long-range attacks or bombard each other on the dividing line.
"Dragon Dance!" x2
Besides being evenly matched, Basalt and Xia Tian also had extraordinary tacit understanding. Both shouted almost in unison, obviously having the same idea. Since the winner couldn't be determined in normal conditions, then buff!
Unfortunately, Dragon Dance is a Dragon-type move after all. Although Pupitar had greatly improved in the "Dragon Dance" move, Dragonair was a Dragon-type Pokémon itself and had absorbed the energy of the ancient Dragon Orb, clearly gaining the upper hand.
While Pupitar was still dancing, Dragonair completed the buff first.
"Basalt, it seems I'm slightly superior in this round."
Xia Tian laughed heartily and ordered, "Dragonair, Hydro Pump!"
Although Dragonair wasn't a Water-type Pokémon, it excelled in Rain Dance, so its Water-type moves wouldn't be weak. Coincidentally, as a Ground/Rock dual-type Pokémon, Pupitar was quadruple weak to Water. If hit by Hydro Pump, it would be crippled if not dead!
"Slightly superior? Hit me first then talk!" Basalt sneered repeatedly.
In mid-air, Pupitar didn't need Basalt's command. Upon realizing the danger, with just a thought, the sand in the air gathered rapidly towards it, instantly forming a large round ball of sand.
Sand Control Secret Technique: Sandstorm Prison!
Splash-boom!
Hydro Pump hit the Sandstorm Prison, but the prison was too sturdy, almost indistinguishable from rock. Although Dragonair's Hydro Pump was powerful, it only blasted a large crater in the Sandstorm Prison but failed to penetrate it.
Coincidentally, at this time, Pupitar finally completed the buff, its strength and speed surging.
"Snarl!"
Basalt began to change tactics, trying to weaken Dragonair.
But Xia Tian obviously wouldn't let Basalt succeed easily: "Dragonair, Mist!"
Mist, a move that prevents stats from being lowered by opponents. Ultimately, Snarl only caused slight damage to Dragonair and didn't achieve its purpose.
"Pu-pi~"
In mid-air, the two Pokémon continued to face each other from a distance, deadlocked for a moment.
Looking up at the slightly weary Dragonair in mid-air, Xia Tian's gaze focused, deciding to push harder. Because he knew Dragonair was already on the verge of evolution. And with such good opponents as Basalt and Pupitar, missing this opportunity would mean missing it forever. He absolutely couldn't miss it! As long as evolution was completed, the major event would be settled.
So he took a deep breath and shouted loudly, "Dragonair, continue attacking, Hydro Pump!"
"Pupitar, intercept with Stone Edge!"
What Xia Tian didn't know was that Basalt held the same idea as him: "Such an opponent is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as Pupitar holds on, breaking the cocoon into a butterfly is right before our eyes!"
The trainers became excited, so naturally, the two Pokémon couldn't drop the ball.
"Pu-pi~"
With a cry each, Pupitar and Dragonair rushed together again.
Dragon Pulse VS Dark Pulse!
Dragon Rush VS Double-Edge!
Outrage VS Thrash!
In mid-air, the two Pokémon fought tragically, soon covered with scars. Thanks to the rock shell with super strong defense, Pupitar's injuries were obviously much lighter than Dragonair's.
"It seems Pupitar still has the upper hand. Even without evolution, the advantage is with me!"
Basalt heaved a sigh of relief.
But the next second, he couldn't smile anymore.
Because he saw that after bombarding with Pupitar, the scarred body of Dragonair suddenly burst out with dazzling light.
Xia Tian smiled.
"Pupitar, keep up!"
Basalt shouted violently, "Evolve for me!"
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