Chapter 334: The Failure of the Super Armor Raging Rhino

"Iron Tail, huh? Hehe!"

Shan Kui watched Dragon King Scorpion deftly shatter the sky‑filled rocks, a flash of cunning in his eyes, and immediately barked in a low voice, "Super Armor Raging Rhino, charge forward, use Metal Claw!"

Super Armor Raging Rhino let out a muffled growl, its massive, cumbersome body lunging forward; its two claws instantly gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, wielding crushing brute force, and it surged ferociously straight at Dragon King Scorpion.

"Dragon King Scorpion, dodge!" Huo La's expression remained unchanged, his tone calmly unruffled as he swiftly issued the evasion command.

"Dodged?!" Shan Kui froze on the spot, surprise written all over his face, his eyes wide open.

She had assumed that since Dragon King Scorpion could hard‑block Rock Blast and smash rocks with Iron Tail, it would follow a straightforward, head‑on assault, but Huo La's choice completely upended all her predictions.

Before Shan Kui could react, Huo La's counter‑command was already issued: "Dragon King Scorpion, circle behind it and use Poison Liquid Impact!"

Dragon King Scorpion's lithe body halted abruptly during the dodge, using its momentum to slide smoothly, neatly circling to the side‑rear of Super Armor Raging Rhino, and quickly condensed a dense violet poison in its mouth.

The next second, the violet poison erupted with a thunderous blast, forming a sharp impact that struck precisely at Super Armor Raging Rhino's unguarded back.

"Boom—!"

A muffled thud rang out; Super Armor Raging Rhino winced in pain, its massive frame stumbling forward, nearly toppling, then it abruptly twisted around, anger flashing in its eyes as it fixed its gaze on Dragon King Scorpion.

"Now, Cross Poison Blade!" Huo La's command was so swift it seemed seamless, giving Super Armor Raging Rhino no chance to breathe.

Dragon King Scorpion and Huo La coordinated flawlessly; the moment the order landed, it flickered, rushing forward like a black shadow to Super Armor Raging Rhino's front, its pincers snapping together, two violet poison blades instantly forming a cross, slashing hard onto the old wound on Super Armor Raging Rhino's chest already cut by Sunlight Blade.

"Roar—!"

Super Armor Raging Rhino let out a gut‑wrenching, soul‑rending roar of pain; the overwhelming agony made it lose all composure, and instinctively it raised its massive paw, slamming a fierce smack onto Dragon King Scorpion and sending it flying.

Dragon King Scorpion spun a full circle in the air, its body still agile, and landed steady, though its chest rose slightly and its breathing grew a bit rapid, clearly bearing a minor injury.

Meanwhile, the wound on Super Armor Raging Rhino's chest from the Cross Poison Blade was slowly oozing violet‑tinged blood, seeping through the armor's seams, dripping onto the snow and instantly melting a patch of ice.

"Poison?" Shan Kui suddenly realized, the surprise on her face turning to urgency; she had momentarily forgotten that Dragon King Scorpion is a Poison‑type Pokemon.

"Of course it's Poison," Huo La said calmly, issuing another composed order, "Dragon King Scorpion, create distance and use Poison Needle!"

Dragon King Scorpion instantly kicked its hind legs, darting backward at speed, quickly retreating to a safe range; its tail rose high and quivered slightly, a dense spray of violet poison needles pouring down like a downpour, precisely targeting Super Armor Raging Rhino.

Already gravely wounded, Super Armor Raging Rhino, now continuously corroded by lethal poison, had its reason completely supplanted by fury; its eyes gradually turned a deep scarlet, its aura growing ever more violent, utterly losing control.

"Roar—!"

A ferocious roar echoed across the ice field as Super Armor Raging Rhino fell into complete madness.

"Super Armor Raging Rhino, calm down! Stop right now!" Shan Kui's voice trembled with urgency as she shouted at Super Armor Raging Rhino, fists clenched tightly, her eyes full of anxiety.

But at this moment, Super Armor Raging Rhino's mind had already been devoured by pain and poison, unable to heed any command, merely staring fixedly at Dragon King Scorpion, its whole body exuding a destructive aura.

Super Armor Raging Rhino, bristling with poison needles, recklessly charged at Dragon King Scorpion, its horn atop its head spinning at high speed again, launching a Drill Run, boldly activating!

But Super Armor Raging Rhino's form was ultimately too bulky and cumbersome; compared with the agile, swift Dragon King Scorpion, the gap was vast.

Whenever it strained to close in on Dragon King Scorpion, the latter could always effortlessly dodge with its nimble movements, while its tail's poison needles continued to fall like a rain, continuously firing at Super Armor Raging Rhino, breaking its charge and accelerating the poison's spread within its body.

"Super Armor Raging Rhino! Calm down, stop charging!" Shan Kui's voice grew increasingly frantic, ending hoarse and exhausted, her face pale, fists clenched, watching the out‑of‑control Super Armor Raging Rhino, her eyes full of anxiety and helplessness.

Second by second, the massive body of Super Armor Raging Rhino, under the relentless assault of poison, grew slower, its breathing heavier, the scarlet eyes gradually losing their luster, its steps stumbling, no longer able to support its huge frame.

Finally, with a "Boom—" thud, it collapsed heavily onto the ice field, limbs outstretched, completely losing its fighting ability.

"Ah, Super Armor Raging Rhino!" Shan Kui could no longer hold back, sprinting to the center of the arena, crouching, gently shaking Super Armor Raging Rhino's head, her voice choked, "Super Armor Raging Rhino, wake up! Don't sleep!"

But Super Armor Raging Rhino was already in a deep coma; no matter how she shook it, there was no response, the chest wound still oozing violet‑tinged blood.

Huo La gently retrieved Dragon King Scorpion's Pokeball, turned, pulled a bottle of light‑blue Antidote from his pack, hurried forward, and handed the Antidote to Shan Kui, saying calmly, "Here, Shanbei Owner, this is Antidote; give it to Super Armor Raging Rhino; it will alleviate the poison inside, no serious harm."

Shan Kui took the Antidote, sprang to her feet, puffed out her cheeks, her gaze full of resentment yet tinged with a barely perceptible gratitude; she glanced at Huo La, then at the fallen Super Armor Raging Rhino, and retorted defiantly, "Hmph, if Super Armor Raging Rhino hadn't ignored my command at the end and charged out of control, I wouldn't have lost!"

Huo La gave a slight nod, then shook his head, his tone steady and clear, speaking slowly, "Shanbei Owner, perhaps you have a point. But for a true Trainer, a Pokemon that doesn't obey commands is itself a failure."

His gaze fell on Super Armor Raging Rhino, a hint of understanding in his eyes, and he asked softly, "If I'm not mistaken, this Super Armor Raging Rhino wasn't trained by you personally, was it?"

Shan Kui's body suddenly stiffened, the stubbornness on her face freezing, her eyes flickered; clearly Huo La had hit a sore spot, her lips moved but she didn't know how to retort.

Beside them, Xiao Zhao cradled Suoluo Ya, watching the scene, and whispered, "Huo La, how did you know?"

Huo La smiled, not answering immediately, but looking at Shan Kui, waiting for her response.