Chapter 500: Life Deer vs. Time Dragon

The gaunt Lysandre completely ignored the paralyzed Fu Yi on the ground, turned his head and fixed his gaze on Huo La, his tone still cold: "I know your purpose. Since you indirectly saved me once, I'll give you a chance."

"As long as you can defeat me one‑on‑one…" He paused, then added: "Afterwards, with Kalos no longer troubled by Fu Yi, it will return to your control."

Huo La glanced at the Rotom Phone beside him; from his and AZ's dash out of the Final Weapon, to the Rocket Team arriving with this Lysandre, to the opponent handling Fu Yi, seven minutes had elapsed.

The remaining window is growing increasingly tight.

He turned his head toward BuLaTaNuo and the others behind him; the Doctor gave a slight nod, handing the decision to him.

"On what basis can I trust you? And how does he plan it?" Huo La extended his finger toward Ghetsis and asked.

Before the gaunt Lysandre could respond, Ghetsis spoke first: "I was only trading with Fu Yi; now the people have changed, so the agreement is naturally void. I won't interfere with the terms he set, but to be honest, I don't think you can win."

The gaunt Lysandre looked at Huo La: "Since he has no objection, that's fine. As for trust… you have no choice now. I think your time is almost up; if I stubbornly block you, your plan can't proceed at all."

Though his words were not explicit, the threat was obvious.

Huo La weighed it for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement: "Fine, I accept."

"Xerneas, go." With the gaunt Lysandre's command, Xerneas stepped forward slowly, its multicolored horns radiating brilliant life light, its aura fully unfurling.

Huo La mused silently, then sighed lightly: "Zekrom, it's decided—you it is."

The previously chaotic battlefield thus became a one‑on‑one duel, the most stable situation at present.

The moment he selected a Pokémon, his mind had already calculated clearly:

Xerneas is Fairy-type; among all types, only Poison Type and Steel can counter it.

However, his Poison‑type Pokémon can't withstand this fully leveled Legendary Beast's power; only the Steel‑type Zekrom is suitable.

Although Zekrom has both Steel and Dragon attributes, Dragon‑type moves are restrained by Fairy, making it a mutual check, but for now, this is already the optimal solution.

On the other side, with no obstruction, Kyurem continued expanding the rift in Antimatter Space, its movements growing faster, the dark corridor in midair widening further.

Above the ruins of Shixiang Town, the gale still tossed debris, and the air was filled with the lingering energy aura of the Divine Beasts' clash.

The whole ground was a mess; the hovering Final Weapon stood silently, becoming the most distinctive backdrop of the battlefield.

Huo La stood on the ground, his gaze fixed on the two Legendary Pokémon confronting each other in midair; beside him, BuLaTaNuo, Xiaoyin and the others all held their breath, focused.

This duel, from the start, tugged at everyone's hearts.

The gaunt Lysandre stood at one side, his expression indifferent as he watched the battlefield.

The Xerneas before him moved with elegant authority, its three‑meter‑tall body sleek; as the Legendary Pokémon that governs all life, Xerneas naturally emanated a Fairy Aura.

Its eyes were clear yet bore an unyielding majesty, locking firmly onto the opponent; facing the fellow First‑Grade God Zekrom, it showed no retreat.

Huo La's expression grew solemn: "Zekrom!"

Zekrom moved its heavy limbs forward, stepping one step, and the battle was about to erupt.

Lysandre let out a light shout: "Geomancy!"

This is Xerneas's exclusive move, also its strongest amplification method.

Rich energy enveloped its whole body, and once the move completed, the Xerneas already boosted by Fairy Aura would become even stronger.

Surrounding plant roots seemed summoned, sprouting new shoots, the faint life force continuously flowing into Xerneas's body, allowing its aura to steadily rise.

"Zekrom, Metal Claw! Break it!" Huo La decided on the spot.

Zekrom's front claw's metallic part flashed coldly, wrapped in solid Steel energy, forming a silvery‑gray streak that surged forward.

The howling gust tore the air; the Metal Claw's edge aimed straight at the charging Xerneas, intending to break its enhancement rhythm.

Just as the Metal Claw was about to land, Xerneas suddenly raised its massive horns, and a hazy Light Screen instantly unfolded.

Protect!

The heavy Light Screen hard‑blocked Zekrom's attack, and the collision's shockwave burst outward in all directions, sending the ground's debris flying again.

Zekrom's strike missed; as it landed, its limbs flexed slightly, creating distance, and it watched the opponent warily.

After the charge ended, Xerneas's aura was already markedly different.

It moved, its speed several times faster than before, instantly dashing to Zekrom's front.

"Moonblast!" Lysandre ordered.

The gentle yet lethal pink light burst from Xerneas's horns, and under the dual boost of Fairy Aura and Geomancy, its power surged severalfold.

The light swept out like a crescent moon, confronting Zekrom.

Zekrom hard‑blocked the strike head‑on with its body.

A booming crash echoed as the pink light struck Zekrom's armor, scattering countless light specks. Zekrom's massive body shivered slightly, its steps sliding back several meters, leaving shallow marks on its metal shell.

Steel can resist Fairy attacks, shielding it from most damage, but Moonblast's special effect still took effect.

"Now, Dragon Breath!" Huo La seized the opening and commanded.

The pale‑blue Dragon Breath spewed from Zekrom's mouth, rushing straight at Xerneas.

The Dragon Breath passed through Xerneas's body like a phantom, causing no damage.

This scene made Huo La's heart sink.

Xerneas seized the opening from Zekrom's missed move, its crown's light blossomed, and another Dazzling Gleam erupted.

Blinding brilliance instantly enveloped the entire sky, a massive Fairy attack rained down, covering everything.

Zekrom immediately twisted its body, using its slight time manipulation to slow the surrounding attacks, and simultaneously channeled energy to unleash an Aura Sphere.

The Fighting-type energy sphere met the Dazzling Gleam head‑on, colliding with the Dazzling Gleam; the two top‑tier forces stalled and clashed in the air, continuously eroding each other's power.