Chapter 1191: Ghost Trap

Two Max Wyrmwinds, traded for one Grapploct.

Bea only had Machamp left in her hand.

She looked up at the Dynamax Dragapult, unconsciously hallucinating it into the posture of a Gigantamax Charizard.

But it soon returned to its original appearance.

Her expression was slightly dazed, almost doubting that her strength had regressed.

After all, Bea originally thought that only the Champion's ace could force her to this point.

As a result, the other party almost pierced through her entire carefully cultivated team with just one of his main Pokémon, Dragapult.

Is the gap between the two sides really that big?

Bea had doubts in her heart, and was even more curious about how big the gap between All Baimu and Leon was now.

Perhaps even Champion Dan Di...

No.

Cannot lose focus.

She dispelled the distracting thoughts formed by her wavering, closed her eyes, and recalled the state of mind she had when she first escaped from the deep, dark cave.

The surging emotions like waves gradually calmed down.

This battle would likely be a loss.

Losing is no problem; a temporary defeat will only become nourishment for progress. The key is to lose with value!

Give it a shot!

Bring out the trump card move!

Bea adjusted her breathing, her spirit highly concentrated, looked up at the Dynamax Dragapult towering into the sky, stepped forward, and shouted in a low voice:

"Make a last stand! Machamp!"

Bang!

The four-armed champion reappears!

It tilted its body slightly, and after seeing its Trainer nod, its expression became resolute.

"Machamp!"

Although the 100% critical hit effect had already disappeared, its condition was still quite good.

In contrast, the Dynamax Dragapult's condition wasn't actually very good, but it still had one strike's worth of power left.

Perhaps it would be the strike that wins the battle!

A strong sense of crisis made Bea and Machamp's bodies tense up; the high pressure from within and without made them breathe rapidly, their blood flow accelerated, and adrenaline surged!

It's coming!

The feeling is here!

Bea opened her eyes wide in anger, her expression surprisingly consistent with the Machamp in front of her!

"——Dynamic Punch!"

"Max Wyrmwind!"

Facing the Dynamax move of the Dynamax Dragapult, she actually didn't choose to defend, but instead continued to attack just like before!

The commentator exclaimed: "No blocking, no dodging, facing the attack head-on! Bea's decision is so courageous!"

So courageous?

Might as well say so bold!

All Baimu didn't know what Machamp could use to block Max Wyrmwind... Hmm!?

His pupils dilated slightly, reflecting Machamp, whose skin began to turn red starting from its fists, with wisps of ethereal blue smoke rising from it.

"Dragapult!!"

The Dynamax Dragapult hissed loudly, terrifying azure and crimson dual-colored light flew forward, roaring and spinning at high speed, turning into a dragon storm that occupied most of the arena!

In an instant, Machamp was like a small boat in a surging sea, suddenly swallowed by it.

Boom——!!

The roaring dragon-shaped storm trembled crazily, continuously bombarding the fragmented arena.

But in the very next second, a heavy, muffled sound like a beating drum suddenly came out, followed by a loud and clear shout!

Thump thump thump thump!

"Machamp, Machamp, Machamp, Machamp——!!"

Accompanied by the continuous vibrating roar, the dragon storm suddenly became distorted; inside, it seemed like a controlled giant fish intended to struggle out, causing its shape to change violently!

"This is..."

The commentator was just about to speak when the storm suddenly exploded!

Bang!

A huge tear was ripped open on its side, and Machamp, with a crimson exterior and swirling blue smoke, rushed out fiercely!

The whole arena was in an uproar; Max Wyrmwind had actually been blasted open by Machamp to create a path!

But that wasn't the end of it; it took three steps and leaped, jumping into mid-air with extremely exaggerated jumping power.

"Machamp!"

Machamp shouted angrily, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached the front of the Dynamax Dragapult, facing its massive head, and swung its fist downward heavily——

Wham!

A visible shockwave exploded in mid-air!

"Dragapult!"

The Dynamax Dragapult groaned; caught off guard, its wide dragon head was struck down by Machamp's heavy punch, hitting the ground with a thud and kicking up a large amount of dust!

"Dynamic Punch hit! This punch is exceptionally swift and fierce!"

The commentator cheered excitedly, "As expected of Bea's ace Pokémon! The Machamp that strikes a thousand times in an instant!"

In past legends, Machamp was said to be able to throw a thousand punches in a second; although modern times have proven this false, "striking a thousand times in an instant" has become the pursuit of many Trainers who raise Machamp.

In the current world record, the highest is one hundred punches per second, set by the ace Machamp of Kanto Elite Four Bruno, which no one has broken yet.

"Let's see how Dragapult's condition is? It has ended its Dynamax!"

Just as the commentator said.

Dragapult had already exited its Dynamax state, so fast that Machamp hadn't even fully landed yet.

"Dragapult~!"

It floated up with difficulty.

Seeing this, All Baimu recalled it into its ball, not giving the landing Machamp a chance to follow up.

"Machamp..."

This made the red-skinned Machamp relax its clenched fists, the elemental energy flowing within its body receded, and its expression was quite regretful.

If that punch just now had hit Dragapult without Dynamax, it might have really been able to defeat it.

Unfortunately, Dynamax doubles a Pokémon's durability; even Dragapult, which is relatively weak in defense, could use this to block several powerful attacks.

Pale blue light flashed, and the attack-lowering effect of 【Max Wyrmwind】 appeared on Machamp's body surface.

But it didn't seem to have much impact on it.

All Baimu frowned slightly, "This state..."

A so-called red-skinned Machamp had never appeared in the anime, and in the data on Bea collected by the Rotom Phone, it didn't exist either.

A new power that suddenly popped up?

He guessed right.

This was the product of the sublimation of Bea's state of mind after she was beaten into depression by Dan Di last time and went through great trouble to reconcile with herself.

It's just that she hadn't been able to fully master it yet, and it was very unstable.

It might not be usable once in ten battles.

Under normal circumstances, Bea would have other ways to win and wouldn't gamble on this, but who told All Baimu to be too strong?

Her obsession that "even if I lose, I must lose with value" caused Machamp to gain a strange, all-around enhancement under multiple stimuli.

Not only did it easily break through the blockade of Max Wyrmwind, but it also delivered a powerful blow that almost took Dragapult out!

Bea shouted, "Very good! Keep it up!"

For her right now, winning or losing was no longer important; if she could persist in this state for one more second, there would be one more chance to fully master it in the future.

"Machamp!"

Machamp clenched its fists and roared, its blood vessels covering the surface of its skin like countless earthworms, as if it had used a modern technological secret technique: Nine Dragon Power.

The three spikes on the top of its head seemed to prove this point as well.

All Baimu glanced at it, then looked at some of the fans in the audience looking on eagerly, and smiled: "Alright then."

Bang!

Light flashed.

Mawile entered the arena after a long time, turned to look at its Trainer, "Mawile?"

All Baimu said: "Let's have a normal battle for once."

"Mawile~"

It responded softly, jumped up without looking back, and avoided the red-skinned Machamp that was pouncing from behind.

Flashing electromagnetic light condensed, supporting Mawile's petite body.

Although it didn't have the power of Mega Evolution, its reaction speed, perception, and judgment were still outstanding, not something Machamp could easily touch.

Hum!

The audience was all boiling over because of Mawile's appearance, and among them, its fans were especially excited.

Bea looked at Mawile in mid-air, her blood boiling.

A strong one! A powerful Pokémon!

"Spin it! Fire Punch!"

"Machamp!"

Machamp's four hands suddenly ignited with flames, spinning in place to form a wind of flames.

Who knew that Mawile, seeing this, also started spinning in place.

"Mawile!"

Whoosh!

Pink Fairy Wind was suddenly released, accompanied by countless brilliant colorful stars, launching a counter-clash against the high-rising wind of flames below!

Thump——!!

The two energies were like water and fire that couldn't coexist, clashing violently with each other, continuously emitting heavy, muffled sounds.

It even made the air at the point of intersection become distorted and blurry.

One side was a non-STAB physical attack, the other was a STAB special attack, and both sides were growing and waning.

The commentator said excitedly: "What an intense clash! Who will win—"

Before the words were finished.

Fairy Wind suddenly expanded, wildly rolling and suppressing the wind of flames, even absorbing and wrapping it in the periphery in reverse.

In an instant, the flames were completely stripped away, revealing the red-skinned Machamp spinning inside; without waiting for it to retreat or attack, it crashed down on it!

Rumble rumble——

"Machamp!"

Bea's right foot stepped forward suddenly, and she called out loudly: "Hold on! Bullet Punch! Punch!"

Silver light flashed!

Familiar shouts immediately echoed in the Fairy Wind!

The red-skinned Machamp followed suit, once again breaking free from the shackles of the whirlwind-shaped attack, and rushed toward Mawile with lightning-fast punches!

"Mawile~"

Mawile retreated as if taking a leisurely stroll, each step just enough to avoid the opponent's fists.

The commentator said in surprise: "What precise judgment! Is this Detect?"

No!

It's Sucker Punch!

Bea keenly noticed the faint black light on Mawile's body surface.

But if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed that Mawile could use an attack-type move as a defensive one.

The power of a Coordinator Trainer?

"Close Combat! Keep attacking!" Bea's muscles were tense, her emotions nervous to the point of her heart pounding wildly.

She realized that something was about to happen.

This premonition was soon fulfilled.

Just as the red-skinned Machamp finished Bullet Punch and was hurriedly mobilizing the next wave of power, Mawile's giant jaws shot out like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, biting its head in one go!

"Machamp!?"

Machamp immediately grabbed the pitch-black giant jaws, but a massive force suddenly struck, causing its body to be lifted off the ground uncontrollably!

Bang!

It was Mawile using a shoulder throw technique to slam it onto the ground fiercely, interrupting its energy output!

Bea was astonished, "Mixed martial arts?"

Although the opponent's performance was slightly abstract, as a leader in the field of karate and a genius girl on the path of martial arts, she saw at a glance that Mawile's force-generating movement was indeed a fighting technique!

So it wasn't dance, it was martial arts!

Bea's understanding of Mawile was limited to its many dances in Pokémon Contests, and subsequent battles that ended in either one or two punches.

There really wasn't enough time to watch more content.

All Baimu had too many main Pokémon, and she spent many days watching only a small part; the rest had to be abandoned for fear of affecting her competition state.

It was by no means that she didn't value it enough; it was just that she had too much homework to do every day.

It was difficult to be like some Trainers who could devote themselves entirely to tactical planning against All Baimu.

"Machamp! Reversal!"

She shouted, trying to get Machamp away from Mawile, but the latter mobilized energy much faster than the former!

Mawile spun spirally, its whole body overflowing with pink-colored radiance, suddenly turning back in mid-air to strike the Machamp that was raising its hands!

Thump!!

The ground shattered, and gravel splashed!

Even though Machamp crossed its four arms to block at the first moment, it didn't have the Huge Power ability to assist it.

But just relying on the extra effect boost brought by the Sheer Force ability, this Play Rough still possessed unparalleled destructive power!

Smoke swirled!

"Machamp!"

Machamp groaned in pain, and the crimson red on its body surface faded at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Bea's pupils trembled, and her clenched fists slowly loosened.

The commentator shouted: "Play Rough hit! A very effective strike!"

Wow!

The audience cheered, countless people staring intently at the dilapidated arena below.

Deng Pei rode Aegislash closer, observing Machamp in the hazy smoke at close range, and seeing it struggling to get up, he hurriedly retreated.

It's a pity that before he could retreat very far, Machamp had completely lost consciousness.

He announced loudly: "Machamp is unable to battle! Mawile wins! The final winner of this match is——Trainer All Baimu!"

"The outcome is decided! All Baimu's fourth consecutive win in the Ultra Ball Tier!" The commentator shouted suddenly.

Around the arena, countless fireworks exploded.

Clap clap clap——

The audience stood up and applauded; Galar's competitive spirit has always been among the best in the world, not only because major events have high gold content, but also because it is greatly related to the quality of the audience.

On the big screen, All Baimu's ranking rose.

Soon he was fixed at the 20th position in the Ultra Ball Tier, while Bea fell from 46th to 69th.

"Still a bit off, don't know if I can make it in time."

He looked at Diantha, who had fallen to 9th in the Ultra Ball Tier, having lost to Cynthia and been kicked out of the Master Ball Tier.

Remember that at the end of the season, the Master Ball Tier from top to bottom was still Dan Di, Cynthia, Steven, Lance, Diantha, Alain, Iris, and Ash.

In other words, someone else would lose to Cynthia next, until she sat firmly in 2nd place.

The internet had mixed reviews about these two regional champion battles.

"Mawile~"

"Bonieo!"

Mawile, who had finished greeting its fans, returned, showing off to its best friend Ogerpon how enthusiastic its fans were.

Ogerpon's eyebrows curved, and it gave face by echoing repeatedly.

The two cute Pokémon made All Baimu's eyes soften; he turned to look at Bea, who had run into the arena to observe Machamp's condition, and took the initiative to greet her.

"Truly astonishing power; your Machamp has mastered an extraordinary ability."

He praised her.

Upon hearing this, Bea quickly got up and performed karate etiquette toward him, "It is a great honor to battle with you!"

"Me too, karate genius Miss Bea, I've heard of your great name." All Baimu smiled and nodded.

Bea said seriously: "You flatter me! I'm just an ordinary karate practitioner, far from being a genius..."

She paused and looked at Mawile, "Pardon my presumption, has your Mawile studied fighting techniques?"

"Yes, it learns very broadly. It has dabbled in close-quarters combat, grappling, and other fighting techniques." All Baimu wanted to touch Mawile's head, but it dodged.

The young lady had an idol burden in front of fans.

Ogerpon didn't have so many burdens; it took the initiative to burrow under his hand and pushed hard.

"Bonieo~"

Touch me~

"Haha!"

All Baimu laughed dumbly, while Bea was shocked, "It is... a Pokémon!?"

"Why? Is it hard to recognize?"

He asked strangely.

It seemed many people mistook Ogerpon for a human at first glance.