Chapter 1444

【Dragon Rush】 VS 【Dragon Rush】!

Both Pokémon released the purest physical collision with all their might. Their dragon fire intertwined and devoured each other, continuously releasing mountain-toppling shockwaves in the center of the field, like the terrifying roars of two giant dragons tearing at each other!

"Roar—!!"

The ground trembled violently, countless thread-like cracks gradually appeared, and the cracking sound of shattering was drowned out by the roaring of the churning dragon fire.

The protective devices in front of the spectator stands never stopped for a moment. Even though they were in a safe zone, everyone could still feel the power of the two flaming giant dragons colliding in the center of the field!

"Dracovish! Go—"

Ash intended to repeat the trick, trying to let Dracovish exert force a second time, but before he could finish shouting, Hydreigon let out an even more intense roar, its ferocious three giant heads tearing violently at the dragon fire on Dracovish's exterior like living things.

A situation that had already happened once, how could it be allowed to happen again!

The furious Hydreigon's aura surged, turning all the devoured azure flames into fuel for expansion, making the dragon fire on its body even more massive and solid. Dracovish had no way to resist and could only watch as the dragon fire surrounding its body shrank inch by inch.

"Wah—"

"Hydreigon!!"

Accompanied by a high-pitched roar, Hydreigon suddenly pierced through Dracovish's momentum, launching an impact with massive force. The energy torrent composed of colorful dragon fire overturned Dracovish's body, blasting it away on the spot!

Bang!

Fire and smoke bloomed together, and a massive mushroom cloud rose slowly.

Dracovish's body slammed heavily onto the edge of the arena, the ground trembling violently, gravel splashing. It struggled to get up, but found itself powerless, stumbling and falling to the other side.

It let out a weak moan: "Wah..."

Finally, its eyes rolled back and it fainted completely, clearly unable to withstand the opponent's fierce attack.

Ash shouted: "Dracovish!"

"Victory decided! Hydreigon is superior!" the host shouted: "In this fierce Dragon Rush contest, Dracovish was the first to be defeated!"

Whoosh!

The dust and mist in the arena were dispersed by a strong airflow. Hydreigon hovered steadily in the center of the field, its six broad wings flapping slowly, the colorful dragon fire having long since subsided, revealing its dark and massive body.

Danpe entered the field, raised his right arm to announce the match result: "Dracovish is unable to battle! Hydreigon wins!"

Its three heads held high, roaring to declare its own victory!

"Hydreigon—!!"

The first one!

Ding!

On the big screen, Dracovish's avatar suddenly dimmed.

The host said: "Trainer All Baimu's strength is still devastating! He easily defeated the first opponent! As a Dragon-type Pokémon, Dracovish really couldn't handle it."

Defeated in two rounds, Hydreigon's suppression of Dracovish was self-evident, and many of Ash's supporters couldn't help but feel worried.

And while the spectator stands were cheering, there was also a lot of discussion.

"Really strong as expected!"

"Exactly the same as the Mawile from before!"

"Did All Baimu change his tactics? After Pikachu went down, Hydreigon didn't go down. Is he not using the one-on-one tactic anymore?"

Just as this person said, many spectators were discussing this point.

All Baimu changing Pokémon as his opponent changed had already become his trademark. Everyone thought he would use the same strategy in the finals, but it seemed he didn't?

"Pity!"

Iris felt sorry for Ash, "Dracovish still needs to continue to grow!"

In her view, the innocent and simple-natured Dracovish had infinite potential. As long as it continued to grow like Haxorus, it definitely wouldn't have been defeated by Hydreigon in two rounds.

Others around were also sweating for Ash.

"It looks like All Baimu doesn't intend to switch Pokémon."

Seeing All Baimu make no move to take out a Poké Ball, Brock said seriously: "I hope Ash can seize the opportunity!"

Compared to an opponent in peak condition, a Pokémon that has fought for a long time is undoubtedly easier to defeat.

Spacious lounge.

The atmosphere was not quiet because of Dande's arrival. All Baimu's group of Pokémon were cheering and dancing without regard for others, which was quite eye-catching.

Just because they were all wearing special support outfits sewn by Ogerpon, dancing and singing under the leadership of Alolan Meowth, even Flutter Mane made a beautiful sound, no longer the noise from before without knowing how to control the volume.

"Bonieo~"

Ogerpon was dancing with Anxin'er and Hoopa, and the various Champions and Gym Leaders around were watching with smiles.

Dande withdrew his gaze from these little guys and said to Cynthia with a smile: "All Baimu seems to have changed his tactics?"

He really wanted to know the opinion of this Champion who had battled both Ash and All Baimu.

"Probably unpredictability."

Cynthia said with a normal expression: "Ash's shortcoming is that he is too young and lacks experience. But he also has the advantage of being unexpected. I think you understand that, Dande."

Dande nodded in agreement.

A large part of the reason he appreciated Ash was that Ash often brought him unexpected surprises.

Inside the arena.

Ash recalled Dracovish, "Thank you, Dracovish, you worked hard!"

He turned to look at All Baimu and Hydreigon in the distance, "Switch? Or do you not intend to switch?"

If the opponent suddenly chose to switch, the Pokémon he sent out next might fall into an unfavorable situation...

"Yeah, it's okay."

Ash took out a new Poké Ball and nodded slightly: "No matter what All Baimu's choice is, we will face the difficulties! Go! Gengar!"

Bang!

White light flashed.

The Pokémon that appeared in the arena was actually Gengar!

The host was surprised: "Trainer Ash sent out a Ghost-type Pokémon! What is his intention?!"

Facing a Dark and Dragon-type Pokémon, sending out a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon that is countered by the opponent?

It's hard to understand whether this is respect or disrespect.

The spectators were also surprised by his choice.

Dande was stunned and said to Cynthia: "It is indeed unexpected. It seems he can't wait anymore."

"Yeah."

Cynthia nodded. Ash's choice was very unexpected to others, but it was within her expectations.

If Ash hadn't sent out a Pokémon like this, it would have made people feel something was wrong.

So.

How would All Baimu respond?

Cynthia's gaze shifted to the furious Hydreigon.

"Hydreigon..."

It seriously felt that it had been provoked by its opponent, and what was provoked was its own output ability, which was simply a great humiliation!

But besides anger, Hydreigon also realized the opponent's thoughts.

The Trainer's voice came from behind: "You guessed right, do you want to take the challenge?"

"Hydreigon!"

Hydreigon responded loudly without hesitation!

Sure enough.

Not long after Gengar appeared, seeing that All Baimu had no intention of switching, it was immediately recalled by Ash through the Poké Ball. The host immediately realized his idea.

"It's coming! Trainer Ash's first system!! Dynamax!!"

Dynamax is about to appear!

The spectator stands instantly boiled over, casting fiery gazes at the big screen locking onto the Poké Ball and the Dynamax Band.

Ash's voice rang out amidst the Galar particles constantly pouring into the Poké Ball, "Gengar! Gigantamax!"

He shouted loudly, throwing the massive ball of light forward.

The clear high sky was instantly covered by rolling purple-red dark clouds, casting a faint red light onto the arena.

Bang!

The glowing giant Poké Ball shattered, and the strange-looking Gengar flew out from within. Three red clouds circled above its head, its round body gradually becoming massive, its pale purple body shimmering with a dark luster, its mouth opening wide like a gateway, extending all the way to the ground, its bright red tongue sticking out like a giant snake!

It stared with a pair of eyes like yellow lanterns, its overall image looking exactly like the gates of hell!

"Gen—gar!"

Gigantamax Gengar let out a low, muffled roar, and the churning shockwaves spread in all directions!

Whoa!

Countless spectators let out excited screams, looking at Gengar, which occupied almost a quarter of the arena.

"Gigantamax Gengar appears! By using the Gigantamax effect, it compensates for Gengar's relatively weak stamina! Is this Trainer Ash's tactic?"

The host shouted.

As the words fell, the massive Gigantamax Gengar had already released its first move.

"Go! Max Starfall!"

Ash punched forward, his tone filled with unwavering conviction.

"Hehehe!"

Gigantamax Gengar let out a sharp, eerie laugh that resounded through the clouds. The Dynamax energy formed by Galar particles scattered, gathering into countless massive pink-colored meteors high in the sky!

They were like a meteor shower falling from the sky, their tails dragging massive energy torrents, shimmering with a soft yet powerful luster as they headed straight for Hydreigon below!

The terrifying roaring sound echoed in the arena as they fell, covering such a wide area that it almost contained all of Hydreigon's dodging space!

All Baimu: "Protect!"

"Hydreigon!"

Hydreigon growled, its whole body shining with dazzling light, forming a spherical light shield composed of countless hexagons!

The next instant.

Boom!!

The pink-colored stars crashed into Hydreigon's light shield. The rainbow radiance swallowed the vision of everyone present in the blink of an eye. A pink energy torrent rose high, and a massive pentagram pattern emerged around the torrent, tearing through everything visible to the naked eye!

What terrifying power!

The Max Starfall used by Gengar was truly no small matter, crazily shaking the Protect that Hydreigon had put up.

The dazzling pink-colored radiance gradually shattered the light shield, and then, as if it had found a vent, it slammed fiercely into Hydreigon!

Rumble rumble rumble!

The violent shockwave swept across the field, dust and energy light waves flying everywhere, the flat ground blasted into deep craters, countless gravel shot toward the spectator stands like raindrops, only to be blocked by the protective devices, making a crackling sound.

The host shouted loudly: "What a fierce Max Starfall! Hydreigon's Protect cannot withstand it!"

Whoa!

Applause was like thunder.

Ash's supporters were all very happy, and at the same time very glad that Hydreigon's Protect was not like Aggron's, which could perfectly protect against Dynamax moves.

In fact, not being able to protect is normal. If ordinary Protect could withstand Dynamax moves, what would be the significance of Max Guard?

The arena was filled with smoke, but it was dispersed by a strong wind.

Its source was Hydreigon!

"Roar..."

It let out a low roar, and the applause from the spectator stands quickly became weak, just because its appearance didn't look like there was anything wrong, not at all like it had been hit by a move with four times the damage.

Ash clenched his fists tightly and whispered: "Still a bit short."

"More than a bit."

All Baimu's expression didn't change, judging what he said from Ash's lip movements.

Hydreigon's Protect was certainly not as good as Aggron's, but at least it could reduce damage by more than ninety percent.

As a Pokémon among the big three that adheres to the "Doctrine of the Mean," Hydreigon's offense and defense are quite outstanding!

Even though its companions had generally reached level ninety, it could still firmly sit in the third chair of Mount Silver!

"My turn!"

He raised the Poké Ball he had already prepared. Without waiting for Ash to let Gigantamax Gengar use its second Dynamax move, he quickly recalled Hydreigon.

Host: "Trainer All Baimu recalled Hydreigon, is this—Dynamax!?"

Purple-red Galar particles constantly poured from the Dynamax Band into the Poké Ball. Under Ash's solemn expression, he threw the ball forward fiercely.

"Come on! Dynamax against Gigantamax!"

Bang!

Hydreigon appeared, surrounded by red light, and three red clouds also appeared above its head, its body expanding rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In a flash, a dragon occupying a small half of the arena descended!

"Roar!!"

Dynamax Hydreigon lifted its necks and roared, the shrieking sound deafening, carrying the momentum of destroying the world, staring fixedly at the Gigantamax Gengar opposite, the strong sense of oppression making people suffocated.

And its roar triggered the protective devices for the first time, drawing excited screams from countless spectators.

Giant beast against giant beast!

A wonderful scene is about to appear again!

In the studio backstage, Oleana notified the engineers immediately, "Quick! Get in position at the protective devices!"

Rumble!!

Just as Oleana thought.

The first impact, descended!

"Max Darkness!"

"Max Starfall!"

All Baimu and Ash ordered simultaneously. The two Dynamax Pokémon moved at the sound, either making eerie strange laughs or roaring loudly.

High in the sky, the pink-colored meteor shower fell, one after another as if to completely cover the entire arena.

On the ground, dark red energy waves surged, forming two massive dark red high-energy light waves on both sides of the Dynamax Hydreigon, surging like a long dragon toward Gigantamax Gengar with its roar!

Wherever the dark red long dragon passed, the air was torn apart and the earth was eroded!

In an instant.

The pink-colored meteors symbolizing the ultimate and the dark red long dragon collided violently in the field. The shining light erupted instantly, the deafening explosion sound shook the heavens and earth, and the terrifying energy tore at each other to form a massive storm, sweeping across the entire arena and even the sky!

The protective devices in front of the spectator stands wailed under the violent trembling, as if they might not be able to withstand it at any moment!

Gigantamax Gengar and Dynamax Hydreigon had also long been submerged by this storm. No one could see the situation inside the field until the two energies gradually annihilated each other in continuous mutual impact, turning into a sky full of faint light and dust, only then revealing the scene inside.