Chapter 113

[Skills: Ember, Dragon Dance, ... Outrage, Zen Headbutt, Dragon Rush, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact]

[Description: Slicing everything in its path in half with blade-sharp wings while flying continuously.]

After Salamence evolved, its Ability changed to Aerilate.

In this state, all Normal-type signature moves become Flying-type.

Furthermore, the Flying type deals double damage to Abomasnow's Grass type.

Therefore, the key to victory lies within these Normal-type signature moves!

Su Yu reasoned rapidly in his heart.

The Abomasnow in the arena seemed to grow even angrier because it had retreated a few steps earlier.

It opened its blood-red maw and spat out an ice-blue Ice Beam from its mouth!

This Ice Beam reached half a meter in diameter, possessing an aura that could crush everything!

"Mega Salamence, use Flamethrower!"

Su Yu dared not let Mega Salamence take this Ice Beam head-on; he could only counter it with a Fire-type move.

"Roar!!" Facing a Pokémon at the Elite level, Mega Salamence showed not a shred of fear.

It tilted its fierce head upward and similarly spewed a flame half a meter in diameter.

"Whoosh!!" The two energies met and instantly collided.

Mega Salamence's Flamethrower held a type advantage, so it gained the upper hand in the clash.

The Flamethrower gradually burned the Ice Beam away, turning it into water vapor that flew into the sky.

"Boom!" As Mega Salamence's Flamethrower slowly devoured the Ice Beam.

This curtain of fire directly engulfed Abomasnow!

Flamethrower, which suppresses both Ice and Grass types, dealt quadruple damage to Abomasnow!

"Hiss... Su Yu's Salamence actually gained the advantage in the standoff!!"

At this moment, Cui Cui Hongda and the other two quickly reached a safe zone.

They finally had time to observe the situation in the arena.

"Mainly, Salamence feels completely different to me; it seems its strength increased drastically after changing forms! Otherwise, even Flamethrower might not have beaten Ice Beam."

"Exactly, what is this form all about? I have never seen it before!"

"This must be his secret; we can only pray for Su Yu's victory, otherwise I'm afraid we will all perish here."

"Lu!!" Scorched by flames, Abomasnow let out a howl mixing pain and rage.

The white fur on its body was now burnt in patches.

It looked somewhat disheveled.

Abomasnow's eyes turned blood-red as ice-blue energy ignited in its fists, each as large as an earthenware pot.

It was precisely the move Ice Punch!

"Boom!" Though Abomasnow looked cumbersome, it moved with great agility.

With a single leap, it arrived right beside Mega Salamence.

Its two fists struck out like cannonballs.

"It's actually going for close combat? Mega Salamence, use Protect!"

A white shield materialized before Mega Salamence.

Abomasnow's mighty fists struck the shield but failed to shatter it.

"We are stronger in close quarters; drop Protect and use Iron Tail!"

After Salamence evolves, its Attack base stat rises directly to 145.

This is 25 points higher than its Special Attack stat.

Therefore, Salamence is equally formidable in close combat.

The shield blocked Abomasnow's attack, and Salamence dismissed it.

The instant the shield vanished, Abomasnow, having exerted force with its entire body, stumbled forward.

Seizing this opportunity, Mega Salamence shifted its body slightly.

Behind its crescent-shaped wings, its thick tail gleamed with a metallic luster.

Salamence spun around, using momentum to slam its Iron Tail viciously into Abomasnow!

"Boom!" The four-to-five-meter-tall Abomasnow, resembling a snow monster, was knocked several meters away by this strike from Mega Salamence!

Its body slid across the ice surface, skidding nearly ten meters.

This Iron Tail strike suppressed the Ice type, dealing double damage as well!

However, after taking two consecutive moves, Abomasnow still managed to stand up!

"Hiss... This Abomasnow is incredibly tough," Zhuo Zhuo Xingchang exclaimed upon seeing this.

"Indeed, having been hit consecutively by Flamethrower and Iron Tail, it doesn't appear to have suffered severe damage. To win, we must unleash a more powerful move."

Cui Cui Hongda also said with a furrowed brow.

"But Salamence's signature moves are mostly Dragon-type, which should also struggle to break through Abomasnow's defense."

"Yes, so the situation remains grim. Abomasnow is in an icy environment where it can slowly recover stamina, whereas Salamence will continue to suffer."

Lin Rui pointed out the critical factor of the terrain.

Salamence was already fighting Abomasnow under adverse environmental conditions.

Although it had gained an advantage, if it couldn't one-shot Abomasnow immediately, the latter could rely on the snowy weather advantage to slowly recover stamina.

Meanwhile, Salamence's stamina was being constantly depleted.

Under these shifting tides, the one most likely to lose in the end was the Salamence!

At this moment, Abomasnow's fury had reached its peak!

He had flown into a complete rage, losing all reason.

"Lu!" Abomasnow unleashed his Ice-type ultimate move, Blizzard!

On the already harsh snowy mountain, a fierce blizzard instantly whipped up.

It nearly blew Su Yu and the others away!

The four hastily sought nearby cover to brace themselves.

The gale raged, snow and ice filled the sky!

This blizzard arrived with even greater ferocity than the last!

Even the Mega Salamence let out a pained cry due to the gale and snow.

Seeing this, Abomasnow happily patted his body, then drove the gale toward the Mega Salamence.

"Mega Salamence, use Flamethrower."

The Mega Salamence spat fire once more, yet upon meeting Abomasnow's gale, the flame was instantly swallowed whole!

The situation had now completely reversed!

Seeing this, Su Yu gritted his teeth, realizing how troublesome Abomasnow had become.

He had to end this quickly; dragging it out any longer was absolutely unacceptable.

"Salamence, use Double-Edge!"

Double-Edge was a Normal-type signature move, boasting a power value of 120.

Although its power fell short of Giga Impact, using Giga Impact would render the user immobile the following turn.

Under these circumstances, Double-Edge was undoubtedly the best choice!

Upon hearing the command, the Mega Salamence spread his crescent-shaped, blood-red wings and shot into the high sky in an instant.

However, the gale in the upper air constantly pressed against his movements.

It frantically blew him down toward the ground.

Riding this momentum, countless units of energy began to flicker across the Mega Salamence's body.

096: The Arrogant Salamence! Entering the Articuno Cave!!

His entire body became enveloped in white light.

Then, leveraging the force of the gale, the Mega Salamence dove downward!!

— Author's Notes —

·· ··Seeking flowers··· ·