Chapter 998: The Strongest Shield

Hum——

Crack!

Amidst the deafening sound of machinery, the new arena slowly rose before the eyes of fifty thousand plus spectators.

"Final second half! Wasteland arena!"

Irregular mounds of earth were placed on all four sides, guarding the open and flat cross-junction, the wind rolled up sand and dust, revealing a desolate atmosphere.

All Baimu and Wally entered the arena again, looking at each other from afar, like Western cowboys about to duel.

The match entered the second half.

The situation became increasingly severe.

Spectators familiar with All Baimu all knew that he was accustomed to exerting his real strength in the second half, and if everyone hadn't guessed wrong...

Referee: "Match continues!"

As the words fell.

Two Poké Balls were thrown high.

Bang bang!

White light flew into the arena, outlining two completely different figures.

Weavile—

Versus Aggron!

The spectators who guessed correctly applauded excitedly; in the most critical moment of the second half of the final, how could the ace be missing?

The posture of easily defeating Long Ren in the preliminary round was still vivid in their minds.

Facing Wally's Pokémon in the final.

What kind of sparks would it ignite?

"Na!"

Weavile raised its head, its line of sight colliding with a pair of lake-blue eyes.

In an instant.

Unexplained palpitations filled its heart.

It retreated half a step, subconsciously recalling the wild Ursaring it had accidentally bumped into while playing in the wild.

The huge body that the other party suddenly stood up, and the shadow that completely covered it, were still fresh in its memory.

That silent and terrifying oppressive feeling, vaguely merged with the metallic giant beast in the distance, made its throat tight and its head dizzy—

"Weavile! Weavile!"

The call exploded in its ears.

Weavile quickly regained its senses, and finally managed to see the full picture of the opponent as its line of sight gradually moved away from those eyes.

"Na..."

"Don't be afraid, the opponent is indeed very strong, but definitely not strong enough to have no chance of winning, we can win!"

Wally encouraged Weavile loudly.

Even if he could accept the final result of defeat, the moment he stepped onto the arena, he was equally eager and pursuing victory.

For himself, for his hardworking Pokémon, and for a worthy opponent.

Wanting to become a different kind of firework.

A competitive heart was indispensable!

"Nasty Plot! Then Baton Pass!"

In Wally's firm tone, Weavile's wavering heart stabilized quickly.

It took a deep breath, raised its sharp claws, squinted its eyes, and licked silently, then orange-red light waves lit up under its feet.

"Na..."

Influenced by Blissey's Dazzling Gleam, Weavile's condition wasn't particularly good, which made it difficult for Wally to send it to fight Aggron head-on, even though its speed was quite fast.

The opponent in front of him wasn't an ordinary existence that could be beaten into a cripple with one 【Low Sweep】.

Not to mention Weavile was resisted by both Steel and Rock types.

Given the long distance between the two sides at the start, Wally thought for a second and decided to send another Baton Pass to transition, undertaking the important strengthening duty.

Increasing the chance of winning for the teammates afterward.

However.

Neither Wally nor Weavile expected that Aggron hadn't Mega Evolved for the first time, but attacked directly!

Thud!

The earth trembled wildly.

Countless gravel was shaken up on the spiderweb-like cracks.

Under the shocked gaze of the audience, the metallic monster suddenly leaped forward explosively, rushing toward Weavile, who was about to Baton Pass away, at an incredible speed!

"Heavy Slam."

"Roar!!"

The roar was like thunder, the silver light like a meteor!

Long!

Wally only felt a bright light flash, a violent gust of wind blew past his side, blowing him to take a backward step and raise his hand to resist.

And when he put his hands down, the front was already empty.

"..."

He turned his head in a daze, and what came into view was Aggron surrounded by wisps of white smoke.

This huge metallic monster had a calm expression, walking past his side without looking sideways.

Its pace was exceptionally heavy, shaking with every step.

Making his heart tremble along with it.

Wally held his breath and turned to the side, finally seeing Weavile, who should have left the field via Baton Pass.

It was located at the edge near the audience, with its head drooping and half its body buried in gravel.

Instant kill!

An instant kill from a super long distance!

Everyone's attention was attracted by Aggron's calm posture of returning to the field, and the arena was eerily quiet for a second.

Until Kappu Xiong Xiong's commentary rang out.

"Heavy Slam is super effective!! Ten seconds into the second half of the final, Aggron has taken down the first opponent! This is—the ace of the King!!"

Wow!

The audience erupted!

Powerful, crushing-level might!

Weavile could still fight back and forth with Blissey in the first half, but had no power to resist Aggron in the second half.

Of course.

What truly shocked everyone was the deterrent power it displayed when it exploded and charged.

It was simply like a dump truck driving at two hundred miles in the city, a high-speed train whistling past the platform, a category 17 typhoon ravaging the coastal area.

Even though they were hundreds of meters away, everyone could clearly feel the low pressure rushing toward them.

More importantly.

It hadn't Mega Evolved yet!

In the eyes of many, this had a higher gold content than the consecutive instant kills of Mega Mawile in the previous match.

The calm and composed posture after defeating the opponent made many spectators infatuated.

This kind of existence that had "invincible" written all over its face fully satisfied the public's fantasy of the King's style.

I came, I saw, I conquered!

Everything it saw was just clay chickens and pottery dogs, not worth mentioning!

"Weavile is unable to battle..."

The referee raised the flag to declare.

Under Wally's avatar on the big screen, only two Pokémon that hadn't appeared yet remained.

What kind of Pokémon would he send to deal with Aggron?

The audience cast expectant gazes.

Inside the arena.

Wally recalled Weavile, comforted it softly, and when he raised his head again, his light-gray eyes were full of firm determination.

He had to admit.

Aggron's Heavy Slam had caused him a certain impact.

But he wasn't so easily knocked down!

"Go! Altaria!"

Bang!

White light hovered in mid-air.

Turning into a sky-blue giant bird with wings like white clouds.

"Chiu!"

It cried loudly, looking at the opponent with burning eyes, its expression gradually becoming solemn.

The stronger the strength, the more one could realize how terrifying Aggron was.

That kind of pressure that instantly pulled you back to the time of being weak was similar to facing some Legendary Pokémon at a short distance.

Like an invisible biological field.

It might be hard to feel usually, but when the other party showed hostility, your subconscious would react first, stimulating your survival instinct.

Wally understood this point as well, and decisively commanded:

"Fly to a high place! Tailwind!"

Altaria heard the sound and flapped its cloud-like wings, circling and flying to a high place, summoning a gentle breeze.

At the same time.

"Stone Edge."

Aggron raised its thick tail and smashed it into the ground!

Thud!

Huge stone pillars rose suddenly from the ground, lifting its half-ton body, pointing directly at Altaria in the high sky!

The speed was no slower than the explosive leap!

Wally shouted hurriedly: "Fly higher! Feather Dance!"

"Chiu!"

Altaria flapped its wings wildly, and countless cotton-like feathers covered Aggron like a sky-covering net.

"Blizzard!"

Whoosh!

The cold wind whistled!

Aggron, standing on the stone pillar, spat out a milky white cold current like a tidal wave, instantly freezing the falling feathers and pushing them to fall to both sides.

The cold current went all the way up.

The super-large coverage made it difficult for Altaria to dodge.

Even if it flew to a higher place for the first time, it still couldn't escape the invasion of the cold current, and the flapping of its wings became stiff.

Wally shouted again: "Cotton Guard!"

It was just that the two sides were already incomparably close.

"Grab it."

"Gu-roar!"

Aggron shattered the stone pillar under its feet, borrowed force to catch up with Altaria, and before its cotton-like wings could expand, it grabbed it with a single claw and crashed toward the ground!

【Double-Edge】!

Earth-yellow radiance fell!

Thud!

The earth trembled!

Amidst the rolling air waves, the wide cross-road collapsed suddenly.

With the landing point of Aggron and Altaria as the core, countless large and small cracks crisscrossed, covering all directions of the arena.

Swish swish swish—

Gravel rolled up by the explosion flew around like bullets.

The protective barrier took effect, blocking these small but destructive attachments.

Supporters cheered and waved flags, already able to imagine the final result.

Sure enough.

When the gray smoke dissipated.

Aggron walked slowly out of the broken crater, behind it was Altaria, who was completely dizzy.

The referee raised the flag, Kappu Xiong Xiong declared loudly:

"Clean and neat offensive! Double-Edge takes down Altaria! Rock Head ability protects Aggron! Total time two minutes! Player All Baimu rules the arena!"

The audience was in an uproar.

Even though they knew All Baimu would exert his real strength in the second half, seeing such a scene with their own eyes...

Aggron hadn't Mega Evolved yet!

A very important point floated in many people's hearts.

The performance of Mega Mawile in the previous match was largely based on Mega Evolution; everyone was indeed admiring, but it was inevitable to wonder, was All Baimu's strength entirely dependent on "external force"?

Now, a slap in the face with strength.

The invincible Aggron!

The scene cheered to the sky, the internet scrolled with titles, and the ending seemed to be destined at this moment.

Even those who favored Wally now felt that it was mostly hanging.

Even if his ace Pokémon appeared immediately.

What was the possibility of Gallade defeating Aggron and then cutting down the remaining five Pokémon?

Everyone was very pessimistic.

And below.

Wally calmly accepted the fact that Altaria was defeated.

He said softly: "Good job, well done."

Although 【Feather Dance】 failed to lower the attack, at least 【Tailwind】 was used, adding a possibility of victory for Gallade.

Next.

Final battle!

Wally calmed the surging emotions in his heart and threw the Poké Ball.

"Let's go together! Let All Baimu see our skills!"

Bang!

Light flashed.

"Li-duo!"

Gallade, in a half-kneeling posture, looked at the broken earth and stood up slowly.

Compared to Weavile and Altaria, who changed color immediately upon seeing Aggron, its expression was much more indifferent.

【Justified】 not only allowed it to increase its speed when in a flinching state.

It also allowed it to maintain a normal heart in any state.

Calm.

Was a major trick to defeating the opponent.

Wally didn't hesitate, took out a Mega Pendant similar to All Baimu's, and his handsome face was exceptionally serious.

He said: "Heart of emotional explosion! Tough and unyielding will! Mega Evolve!"

Hum!

Brilliant light descended!

The lightning-shaped heart chain flew out from the Mega Stone and Key Stone, accurately linking with each other.

Kappu Xiong Xiong shouted: "Player Wally Mega Evolves! Player All Baimu also chooses to Mega Evolve!"

Opposite in the distance.

All Baimu held the brilliant Key Stone, his expression as calm as a clear pool of water.

"Li-duo!"

"Gu-roar!"

Two voices rang out at the same time, invisible wind surged, rushing toward the opponent's position.

Whoosh!

Dust flew!

The aftermath of Mega Evolution collided with each other, causing the air to make a low roar.

The white-clad knight known as the "Martial God" swung his cape, looking at the silver land fortress opposite.

The battle of blade and shield was about to break out!

"Swords Dance! Charge up!"

Zong!

The hum like a blade leaving its sheath.

Only to see a bright white light flash, and Mega Gallade swept across the broken long road like an arrow leaving the string, straight toward Mega Aggron!

Tailwind added extraordinary speed to it, so fast it was dazzling!

"Iron Defense."

"Gu-roar."

Mega Aggron remained expressionless, silently watching the approaching opponent.

When Mega Gallade's elbow blades were covered with brownish-red light and slashed left and right, the shining silver light made it an immovable fortress.

Wally: "Sacred Sword!"

Clang clang clang!

The crisp sound of metal clashing was like raindrops, the continuous rapid attacks caused the air to ripple with shockwaves!

【Sacred Sword】.

Fighting-type physical attack, ignores the opponent's ability changes, directly giving damage!

However.

Mega Aggron's body didn't shake at all, standing tall like a fortress from beginning to end.

In the past, this level of attack would only cause its dissatisfaction.

But now, it began to accept the shortcomings of most Pokémon in the world in terms of offense.

The mediocre were like crucian carp crossing the river, endless.

"Gu-roar."

Mega Aggron suddenly turned sideways in the gaps of the opponent's attacks!

Long!

In the dull whistling sound.

The giant tail flashing with silver light was like an I-beam falling from the sky, sweeping across with the power of a thousand troops!

"Li-duo!"

Mega Gallade's pupils shrank, and it hurriedly pulled its cape to block in front of its chest.

Boom!

Only a heavy sound was heard.

The white figure flew backward suddenly, causing many spectators to gasp!

Fortunately, Mega Gallade still maintained its balance.

Its feet left two long marks on the ground, and it retreated more than ten meters before stopping.

The indestructible cape was clearly dented, surprisingly in the shape of a tail!

"Li-duo..."

Mega Gallade's expression was solemn, looking at Mega Aggron, whose body had very shallow scars, and couldn't help but look down at its double blades.

No... effect?

It doubted for the first time that its blade wasn't sharp.

Kappu Xiong Xiong's tone was impassioned: "Terrible defense that doesn't move like a mountain! The combination of Swords Dance and Sacred Sword still cannot shake it!"

When the move of the restrained type still couldn't produce an effect.

The answer was self-evident.

Wally: "Filter..."

In the game, the 【Filter】 ability can only fixedly slow down one-fourth of the damage, but in the anime world—

No fixed! No shackles!

Quick Attack isn't necessarily inferior to Extreme Speed, and the effect of Filter can also be comparable to Fur Coat or Fluffy!

What determines the final effect is the Pokémon itself.

"Gu-roar."

Mega Aggron hooked its claws at the opponent, looking forward to the opponent's explosion.

Satisfy me!

Challenger! ===== CHAPTER 999 =====