Chapter 157: Absurd yet reasonable!

Boom!

On the spacious field, two agile figures like two lightning bolts constantly crossed and collided, unleashing shocking moves; each clash was accompanied by a tremendous roar.

Scattered stones flew outward, and waves of energy spread in all directions.

Lugia let out a roar, spread its wings, and each flap was like a fierce wind before a storm, whipping up fierce blades of air.

These sharp air-blades traced silver paths in the air, exuding a sharp aura as they bore down on Pikachu.

"Dodge it, jump up and use Iron Tail!"

Ash's expression was focused and calm, his clothes fluttering lightly with the surrounding airflow.

Wave Guiding Power slowly emanated from within him, allowing him to clearly perceive every subtle change in the battle.

Pikachu nimbly twisted its body, like a missile at full throttle, weaving effortlessly through the gaps of the air-blades.

Immediately after, it leapt up, gathering all its strength in midair and swung its tail to unleash dazzling blades of energy.

These energy blades met Lugia's air-blades in midair, instantly erupting in an explosion; they were evenly matched, canceling each other out, and waves of energy dispersed from the point of contact.

【Ma Zhishi: Holy crap, Pikachu has gotten this strong? It's fighting Lugia on equal footing!】

【Ash: Wow, that's awesome! Pikachu can fight like this—I've learned, I've learned!】

Oh no, the audience worried about Ash's upcoming Gym challenge; this Light Screen is about him, and the him inside the Black Light Screen can be considered an enhanced version.

If Ash learns this, those Gym leaders will be in trouble.

【Steven: They really are the best partners; it looks like Lugia is quite a handful for them too.】

【Dan: This really gets the blood pumping!】

【Mikuri: Everyone's expecting Black Satoshi to beat Lugia, huh? Lugia is a sea god; although this Lugia isn't the one with divine authority, its strength is still formidable—stronger than ordinary Poké Ball—so Black Satoshi probably can't win, right!】

【Ding!】

【Entering the prize quiz segment!】

Just as Mikuri finished speaking, a question suddenly popped up on the bulletin screen.

【Question: How did Black Satoshi defeat Lugia?】

【A: He can't beat Lugia.】

【B: Seeing the bond between Black Satoshi and Pikachu, Lugia voluntarily conceded.】

【C: With the Wave Guiding Power boost, Pikachu, relying on its bond with Black Satoshi, unleashed tremendous combat power and defeated Lugia.】

【D: The Team Rocket Trio returned, interrupted the battle between Black Satoshi and Lugia, and even caught Lugia with an iron net.】

【Participants: Xiao Cilang, Xiluona, Jiadeliliya, Bo Ni.】

【Please think carefully and answer prudently.】

Everyone was startled by this question, especially shocked by the answer choices.

They all looked at the fourth option, which left them speechless; although the Lugia in the Black Light Screen isn't a divine beast with godly authority, its combat power is top-notch—how could Team Rocket possibly snag it with an iron net?

Catching a divine beast with an iron net—isn't that just the funniest joke?

Although the Team Rocket Trio has many ideas, against Lugia's absolute strength, those ideas are utterly useless.

If they really could catch Lugia like that, this Lugia could be kicked out of the legendary Pokémon series.

Finally it's my turn to answer the question?!

Xiao Cilang thought for a moment and immediately locked onto option D.

What?

Someone actually chose option D?

Everyone saw that someone had chosen option D, felt a bit surprised, but upon seeing it was Xiao Cilang, they instantly understood.

Xiluona pondered, picturing Black Satoshi and Pikachu's training in her mind; she thought the Rainbow Feather and Silver Feather had boosted Black Satoshi's Pokémon's strength, plus the Wave Guiding Power boost, and Pikachu's performance just now in the Light Screen—altogether they had the power to take on Lugia.

【Jiadeliliya: Nana, did you choose option C?】

【Xiluona: Hmm, any problem?】

【Jiadeliliya: It seems... fine. But I feel it's both absurd and yet I have a sense that Black Satoshi can pull it off.】

【Bo Ni: Same!】

Black World—

"Pika—"

Pikachu displayed astonishing agility in midair, spinning rapidly several times. As the spin accelerated, its bluish-silver Iron Tail swelled and grew, flashing with dazzling light like a massive blade, which it slammed down hard at Lugia.

Lugia possessed extraordinary reaction speed and keen perception; it almost sensed the power of this move the instant Pikachu's Iron Tail struck down.

Lugia flicked its body, using its super-fast speed to easily dodge Pikachu's move that seemed infinitely powerful but was actually even stronger than Iron Tail.

Boom!

Rumble!

Pikachu's Iron Tail slammed heavily into the ground, instantly cracking the hard surface; fissures spread like a spiderweb in all directions.

At the same time, the impact kicked up stones and dust from the ground, forming a sky‑obscuring dust cloud that enveloped the entire battlefield in chaos.

Just then, Lugia seized the moment when Pikachu's offensive was stalled and launched a swift counterattack.

It opened its maw, and a powerful surge of water gushed out, forming a raging Water Cannon that lunged at Pikachu. This Water Cannon contained Lugia's tumultuous water energy, as if it wanted to completely engulf Pikachu.

"Pikachu, use Crazy Volt upward and back!"

Ash's eyes narrowed, and he extended his palm.

Pikachu and Ash share a deep bond, sharing Wave Guiding Power, which lets Pikachu keenly sense Lugia's waveforms and movements.

At this moment, Pikachu's whole body was surrounded by violent currents, interlaced with dazzling blue Wave Guiding light, foretelling that this Crazy Volt would be stronger than ever before.

Just as Lugia's Water Cannon was about to hit Pikachu, Pikachu seemed to merge into the current, temporarily swallowed by the Water Cannon.

With the violent surge of electricity, the Water Cannon was instantly torn into countless scattered droplets that sprayed everywhere.

Moreover, Pikachu was not repelled by the impact of the Water Cannon. With the power of Crazy Volt, like a charged cannonball, it surged toward Lugia with unstoppable momentum.

"Roar!"

Lugia let out a painful howl, feeling the terrifying power of Pikachu's Crazy Volt move; although it struggled to resist, it ultimately could not withstand it.

Lugia's massive body was flung away, and at the same time, the electricity on Pikachu's body spread across Lugia's body like a raging storm.