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We agreed to a normal match, so how did it turn into cheating?

and also.

How do you fight back against such a move? How do you counter it?

It even withstood the energy barrier.

Qibana stared stiffly at Xia Yan opposite him, and at the Dynamaxed Infernape with a hint of "dissatisfaction" in its eyes.

Is this still not satisfactory?

Chibana swallowed hard.

Alright, here, you can have this one.

I ordered.

Stop cheating! I've already clicked the button, okay?!

Chapter 226 Him? The President of the Grand Alliance?

Huge, towering rock pillars pierced through the entire arena, not only the energy barrier but also the entire arena roof.

Gazing at the enormous and towering pillar of fire, one can feel the scorching heat emanating from it.

Without the protection of the energy barrier, the audience members could clearly feel the hot air emanating from the rock pillar and the Infernape, and they were all drenched in sweat.

This was the first time they had ever seen a protective barrier, specifically designed to counter Dynamax battles, be destroyed.

The main reason is that Infernape's single-target breakthrough ability is too strong.

If it's area-of-effect damage, it's not certain that it will cause much damage to the energy barrier.

But this single-point capability...

Infernape didn't just learn the essence of "one-hit kill".

Also, during the journey of taking Groudon home some time ago, through friendly exchanges, I gained Groudon's approval and thus further mastered the use and technique of this move on Groudon.

If we say...

If Infernape's "Precipice Sword" move, which was only 70% similar to Groudon's "Precipice Sword," then after learning from Groudon, it became 80% similar.

Furthermore, Infernape's current Dynamax form makes its energy even more formidable, approaching Groudon's, and its control and use of energy are becoming increasingly flexible, reaching at least nine-tenths similarity.

One point short is why Chibana wasn't very satisfied with Infernape.

Of course.

While they may be similar, achieving the explosive power of Groudon is clearly unrealistic.

After all, it's their exclusive move. Even if Infernape eats a lot of Primal Groudon's carapace fragments, it can only make it as similar as possible, but it can't be exactly the same.

otherwise.

Groudon is probably going to lose his divine status.

but.

To outsiders, Infernape's "Precipice Sword" move is not much different from Groudon's "Precipice Sword".

Take a look at Qibana's Gigantamax Duraludon.

As Raihana's ace, the Gigantamax Duraludon, which was extremely skilled in Dynamaxing, was instantly defeated by Infernape in one move.

If the visual impact isn't enough...

The energy barrier at the scene shattered; that should be enough.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Champion Xia Yan actually blew up the energy barrier of the Fist Arena? Keep in mind, this is the second best-equipped arena in the Galar region, second only to the Palace Gate Arena!"

"Is that guy upstairs from the Galar region?"

"how do you know?"

"Because Xia Yan broke through the energy barrier or something..."

"We're used to it."

"Ok?"

"I suggest you search online for videos of the most recent Masters tournament, especially the one featuring Xia Yan as the champion... Oh, back then, Xia Yan wasn't even a top player yet. Anyway, you'll understand after watching it."

Friendly reminder: We recommend wearing protective goggles.

"..."

What's so surprising about Xia Yan breaking through the energy barrier?

I really don't understand these easily startled Galatians.

During the Masters tournament, Xia Yan must have destroyed at least three or four energy barriers, right?

although.

These energy barriers in the Galar arenas are specifically designed for Dynamax battles and offer enhanced protection.

But right.

The current champion Xia Yan is not the same Xia Yan who wasn't even one of the Four Heavenly Kings back then.

Sit down, everyone sit down, it's standard procedure.

bang-

"Phew—finally done."

Dante watched as Charizard slowly placed the last piece of the massive, shattered roof onto the ground, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

Almost.

Those shattered roof fragments could potentially injure spectators.

"Roar!!"

The imposing Garchomp, carrying Cynthia, landed slowly. Its sharp, crimson scythes gleamed, reflecting a cold light. Its eyes, fixed on the Dynamaxed Infernape behind Xia Yan, were filled with suppressed fighting spirit.

"Gardevoir, take all these fragments outside," Cynthia said, getting off Garchomp's back.

"Hannai——"

Cynthia's Gardevoir nodded, its eyes blazing with psychic power, and carried the large and small pieces out of the hole above towards the outside of the arena.

can be seen.

Many of the fragments were split into several pieces by two very sharp blades, all thanks to Garchomp.

As Cynthia and Leon landed in the arena at the same time.

The audience finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Good guy.

A battle between two champions should make the other champion and one of the Four Heavenly Kings nervous; to put it more dramatically, it should make two champions nervous.

After all, if Cynthia were in another region, she would have a much better chance of competing for the championship.

Therefore, many people online say that the Sinnoh region actually has two champions.

It was only because Xia Yan was too dazzling that he overshadowed Cynthia.

Without Xia Yan, it would have been almost a certainty for Cynthia to become the Sinnoh Champion.

And so, Cynthia and Leon also had to clean up Xia Yan's mess.

Faced with the gazes cast simultaneously by Dante and Cynthia, Xia Yan touched his nose and chuckled awkwardly, "Would you believe me if I said... I didn't know this energy barrier was so fragile?"

Emperor Dan: "..."

You think Dan Di didn't participate in the Masters Tournament?

Dan Di is well aware of Xia Yan's habit of "being keen" on breaking through energy barriers.

However, given the current situation...

“Chibana.” Dan looked at his rival and close friend, whose expression was still somewhat dazed, with deep “pity” in his eyes.

Now you know why he didn't take the initiative to challenge Xia Yan even though he clearly saw him, right?

Let's not even talk about whether we can win or not.

It's too easy to cause unnecessary damage to the surrounding environment.

"Hmm... Hmm?" Cibana blinked, finally realizing what was happening.

When she looked at Xia Yan and his Infernape again, she didn't show fear, but rather an overwhelming heartache.

Do you even know how much it costs to repair the energy barrier of the Fist Arena?

President Loz will only reimburse half at most; the rest he'll have to pay for himself at the Punch Arena.

Cibana's heart was bleeding.

"Let's end this. We can't fight anymore," Dan Di said again.

Qibana was taken aback. He looked up at the shattered energy barrier and the arena roof, and nodded stiffly.

indeed.

They couldn't continue.

If the fighting continues, who knows how much more damage it will cause.

and.

Even Gigantamax Duraludon was instantly defeated, and Raihana had no idea what Pokémon he had that could withstand Xia Yan's Gigantamax Infernape's burst of power.

finally.

After taking a deep breath, Cibana...

With a calm smile, he said to Xia Yan, "I lost."

So what if we lost?

Cibana was already used to failure.