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Chapter 425 VS Super Armored Rhinoceros, Kyurem's Might
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The sharp stones were frozen into blocks, turning into icicles that crashed to the ground and shattered into dust.

That said, it always feels like the Stone Strike move doesn't hit very often.

Although its power is high, it is either dodged or neutralized by other people's moves.

It looks powerful, but in reality, it's just so-so.

"This Ice Beam doesn't look very powerful, but Kyurem's control over the Ice type is stronger than other Ice-type Pokémon... Tsk tsk tsk, as expected of the three dragons of the Unova region, even though it's just an empty shell, its strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

Qinglv has made a preliminary assessment of Kyurem's strength.

If we were to define Kyurem's strength using the rating system from fantasy novels, his level would be roughly equivalent to the early stages of the Legendary difficulty, which is around level 80.

However, its actual combat strength is much higher than that of a legendary character in the early stages of the game.

Both [Frozen World] and [Frozen Beam] are more powerful than the moves released by his Super Armored Rhinoceros.

"The level one gods in each region are powerful, and fighting against legends is just the beginning."

Qinglu's expression softened slightly; this was the first time she had shown a serious demeanor in front of Li Xuan.

"Super Armored Rhinoceros, unleash Rock Slide!"

Rock Slide is a wide-range Rock-type move, but its accuracy is rather poor.

"Ransom!!"

The Super Armored Rhinoceros suddenly raised its arms, and countless rocks materialized in mid-air.

Kyurem suddenly found himself surrounded by a vast, dark mass of rocks.

If hit by this attack, even someone as powerful as Kyurem would suffer some damage.

Li Xuan looked around, and this kind of move was already commonplace for him: "Then we'll use primal power to retaliate."

He didn't need to completely neutralize it; as long as he could destroy most of it, he would have achieved his goal.

"Hey, brat. Do you think this is all I'm capable of?"

Kyurem could sense Li Xuan's thoughts.

It expressed disdain for the idea of ​​going toe-to-toe with the Super Armored Rhinoceros.

What Pokémon is it?

Even if Reshiram and Zekrom had a hundred times their own strength, the three dragons of the Unova region would have to submit and become part of its body if they were touched by it.

However, Kyurem generally refers to this as a return to the origin.

Even if I haven't returned to my roots, I'm not someone that just anyone can take advantage of.

Super Armored Rhinoceros?

Don't be fooled by Rhyperior's Rock type advantage; it's also important to know that Rhyperior's Ground type is completely countered by its Ice type!
Furthermore, since Rock-type moves are not resistant to Ice-type moves, the worst that can happen is a quick and decisive exchange of blows.

This situation emboldened Kyurem.

"Roar!!!"

Kyurem's dragon roar shook the heavens and earth, instantly shattering the massive rockfall attack that had been hovering above his head.

Then, countless fossil-like rocks rose up and replaced it.

The original power of rock!

With just a roar, the Rock Collapse technique was completely shattered, which made Qinglu's eyelids twitch.

Too fierce.

As expected of a first-level god like the "Third God," its power is truly formidable.

The primal force roared past and bombarded the Super Armored Rhinoceros in an instant.

The power was not significant. Li Xuan's gaze sharpened as he noticed that Kyurem did not exhibit the red light that signifies an amplification.

This made him feel somewhat regretful.

If all attributes could be improved, this battle would probably end very quickly.

Of course, the significance of this battle was not in defeating Qinglv.

Instead, it allowed Qinglv to gain some understanding of Kyurem's strength and the rock hardness of the Super Armored Rhino.

"Super Armored Rhino, increase the power. The rocks you create will need to withstand Kyurem's attacks, and they can't be like before, shattering at the slightest touch."

Instead of engaging in direct combat, Qinglu calmly directed the Super Armored Rhinoceros to respond.

"Seize their property!" (Understood!)

Seeing his moves being defeated so many times, the Super Armored Rhinoceros was naturally somewhat unconvinced.

Its hollow hands were aimed forward, and a grayish-brown light flowed to the cave entrance.

Sonorous!

A massive rock sphere appeared and continued to expand under the energy gathering of the Super Armored Rhinoceros!

Rock-type Rock Cannon!
Rock Cannon, a terrifying move with a power of 150.

Equivalent to a destructive beam of rock-type properties, it prevents the user from moving for a period of time after use.

They were practically sitting ducks.

This tactic should never be used unless absolutely necessary.

"Kyurem, test the waters with the Freeze Beam."

The power of the moves is naturally tested from weak to strong.

As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, Kyurem unleashed its Freeze Beam once more. A thick layer of frost formed on the ground along its path, even affecting the nearby Rock Cannon!
Zzzzz...

Frost formed on the surface of the rock cannon, but it was quickly shattered into dust by the Super Armored Rhinoceros!

In an instant, the rock cannon took shape.

The Super Armored Rhinoceros thrust forward with both hands, and the massive rock projectiles deflected the oncoming freezing beams of light!
"Alright, the Freeze Beam won't work. Kyurem, now unleash Blizzard!"

Li Xuan clicked his tongue in amazement, inwardly praising the power of the Super Armored Rhinoceros.

As expected of a "Battle Legend" Pokémon bred by the "Breeder" Bluegreen, it has the strength to even go toe-to-toe with legendary Pokémon.

I am still a long way from truly reaching the legendary level in the game.

Although he captured Reshiram and Kyurem, he ultimately did not raise them himself.

While a legendary Pokémon is certainly appealing, Li Xuan felt that he needed to train a legendary-level Pokémon himself before he could truly command a legendary Pokémon.

Therefore, Li Xuan rarely acts like a "Level 1 Divine Beast Man" on ordinary days.

Let's return our attention to the battle.

Kyurem's broken ice wings flapped violently, and a raging blizzard suddenly erupted!
The biting wind, carrying endless snowflakes, attempted to freeze the rock cannon in mid-air, just like the previous ice beam vs. sharp stone attack.

Two completely different types of energy clashed in the air. Despite having an attribute that was effective against ice, Rock Run was completely stuck and could not move forward even an inch.

However, the blizzard wasn't much better.

Freezing the rock cannon in place was already his limit.

To continue moving forward, one must either improve one's own strength or change one's form.

Whoohoo!
The howling wind and swirling blizzard obscured everyone's vision.

Lillie, who had come out with him, watched this scene and felt the terrifying power of both sides. "If it were Master Li Xuan, maybe Mom wouldn't have...wait, what happened to Mom?"

Lillie seemed to recall something, but found that she had no memory of why she had said those words.

She tried to recall what had happened between her and her mother, but she couldn't remember anything.

It's as if this memory has been erased out of thin air.

He had a feeling that his mother, Lusamine, had done something that terrified him and that she had brought Nebula out with her.

Whenever I think of my mother, a kind and gentle image comes to mind.

But another voice tells me that my mother is no longer the same mother she used to be.

People are still the same people.

But her "ideology" seems to have undergone a huge change.

"Mogu Mogu".

Cosmog snuggled in Lillie's arms for a few moments, which finally made Lillie breathe a sigh of relief, and she stroked Cosmog's nebula-like head.

Li Xuan's side.

"Lillie's acting a little strange..."

He pondered for a moment, and through his aura, he sensed that something was wrong with Lillie at this moment.

There's no time to deal with this right now; let's focus entirely on the battle.

The moves of both sides canceled each other out.

Qinglv had a general understanding of Kyurem's attack power.

"Master Li Xuan, let's go all out from now on!"

Qinglu's lips curled up in a defiant smile, and the moment that arrogant expression appeared, Li Xuan knew that Qinglu was about to get serious.

"I've been looking forward to this battle for a long time. I think your strength is more than this, right? Master Li Xuan, please bring it on!"

"But the Super Armored Rhinoceros shouldn't be able to move freely right now. Are you sure you want me to launch a fierce attack?"

Li Xuan had no intention of taking advantage of the situation, as the Super Armored Rhinoceros had just used its Rock Cannon.

"Just attack when I tell you to, Master Li Xuan. What kind of man hesitates like that?"

Qinglu beckoned with her hand.

Li Xuan then gave up: "Kyurem, cannon beam!"

A flash of silver light suddenly appeared, and Kyurem opened its blood-red maw, unleashing a massive energy projectile that stretched into a line with a sonic boom, just like a high-speed missile, precisely striking the Super Armored Rhinoceros!

Boom! ! !
Smoke and dust spread, and the Super Armored Rhinoceros was forced back several steps, almost falling to the ground.

Kyurem ran swiftly, his icy aura bursting forth, and with the lingering blizzard, he even gave off a sense of being a scattered snow-covered figure.

"Using a blizzard to create a snow-like effect? ​​That's a good combination. Fine, this is the kind of opponent I want to fight!"

With a glint of emerald light in its eyes, it swung its large hand and shouted, "Super Armored Rhinoceros, Rock Blast!"

Rock-type Pokémon battles are all about straightforward tactics. Rhyperior pointed its arms forward, releasing countless energy boulders from the hollows in its palms.

Puff puff! ! !
The rocks whistled, but were frozen halfway by the biting wind.

Qinglu raised an eyebrow slightly, showing no concern, and instead increased the power of her move: "Sharp Stone Attack!"

Although the Stone Strike is designed to be easily defeated, there are currently no other moves available besides it.

"Ransom!!"

The super armored rhinoceros stomped forward heavily, and endless sharp rocks rose from the ground, even having an effect similar to energy magma, melting away the wind and snow!
Seeing the effect of Rhyperior's Stone Strike, Li Xuan thought of Groudon, the legendary ruler of the Hoenn region, and its signature move.

Cliff Sword!

In fact, the way the Super Armored Rhinoceros releases its Sharp Stone attack is very similar to the Cliff-Shattering Sword.

But considering the situation of Rock Smash in the hands of various trainers, Li Xuan was afraid that if he saw Groudon use this move in the future, he would still want to laugh a little.

It's just too funny.

"Kyurem, ignore the stone spikes and use your dragon claws to clear a path!"

Kyurem's icy blue figure suddenly accelerated, and his tyrannical arms burst forth with emerald light.

The raging dragon energy coiled around the claws, transforming into two enormous energy blades.

Faced with the sharp rock spear formation bursting from the ground, it neither dodged nor avoided, unleashing a cross claw attack!
The emerald claw marks tore through the air, and wherever they passed, the rock spikes burst apart like fragile bamboo joints.

Rock fragments rained down, and the Super Armored Rhino watched in astonishment as its sharp rock attack was cleaved open, leaving Kyurem's dragon claws right before its eyes!
puff!

Kyurem's dragon claws tore through the air, striking the chest armor of the Super Armored Rhinoceros with a piercing whistling sound, leaving two deep, bone-revealing, intersecting claw marks on its chest.

"Ransomware!!" (Damn it! The invincible me can actually get hurt!)

The heavy body of the Super Armored Rhinoceros trembled violently as it looked down in disbelief at its nearly shattered rock armor.

As Kyurem's claws slashed across the wound, dragon energy surged through it, causing the behemoth to howl in agony!
A glint of light flashed in his emerald eyes, and the command pierced the air: "Now! Arm Hammer!"

"Copy the house!"

The super-armored rhinoceros roared, the intense pain from its injury only fueling its ferocity.

Brownish-brown fighting energy surged into his arms like magma, and the Super Armored Rhino's giant rock fist instantly expanded several times, smashing down on Kyurem with the power to shatter mountains and split the earth!

boom! ! !
The Super Armored Rhinoceros's arm hammer smashed a giant crater ten meters in diameter, and the shockwave shattered the surrounding ground.

Kyurem, who was at the center of the bombardment, remained completely still, without even the slightest crack appearing on his body.

Li Xuan suddenly shouted, "Frozen World!"

Kyurem raised its head and roared, and an absolute zero cold wave erupted from it.

The Super Armored Rhinoceros remained in a punching stance, and the entire battlefield instantly froze into an icy blue permafrost!
With the side effects of the arm hammer arriving, coupled with the extreme cold of the frozen world that it had endured twice in a row, the already sluggish movements of the Super Armored Rhinoceros became even more sluggish.

"Super-armored rhinoceros, sharp stone attack!"

When the Super Armored Rhinoceros tries to mobilize its energy, you can even hear the ear-piercing sound of ice crystals rubbing together inside its body.

The flow of energy in the rock slowed down drastically, becoming as stiff and unresponsive as a keyboard that had been splashed with iced tea.

"Ransomware!" (How despicable!!)
The Super Armored Rhinoceros angrily tried to shatter the ice, but its movement was so slow that it seemed to be stuck in a swamp, and even the white vapor exhaled from its nostrils froze into icicles in the air.

"Has the Super Armored Rhino really become so slow after reducing its speed three times?"

Qinglu raised an eyebrow. The power of that Ice World move wasn't particularly high, but the negative effects it brought would definitely be a major obstacle for the Super Armored Rhinoceros.

The Super Armored Rhinoceros is incredibly powerful, but correspondingly slow.

Now that its speed has been reduced three times, it's only making matters worse if it wants to continue moving.

Fortunately, Kyurem's moves are still manageable for Rhyperior.

After all, Rhyperior's characteristics are quite outrageous. Unless it's a move that's four times stronger than Rhyperior, it can only cause normal damage.

This is almost equivalent to the non-existence of attribute advantages.

Kyurem, Close-range Blizzard!

Li Xuan snapped his fingers.

(End of this chapter)