Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

As for Yuqi, she is currently in relatively good health, so there is not much need for her to stay healthy.

Sword dance is even worse; would you just be a live target for someone to spew flames?

As for other offensive skills, they're not as good as Steel Wing.

So, having received the trainer's command, the Skarmory rallied, swooped down from high above, and its steel wings solidified once more.

Come on, try cowering at me again!

Where Skarmory's gaze was fixed, Togekiss's lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked, crooked smile. His already fierce and sinister appearance became even more evil, making him look even more like a villain.

He seemed unsurprised by Skarmory's charge, and with a powerful flap of his wings, a long-accumulated air slash carrying abundant Flying-type energy came forth.

state--

The familiar sound of hammering...

A familiar, inexplicable fear welled up inside me...

The steel-based energy that had gathered on the armored bird's wings dissipated once more.

They chickened out again!

This time, however, the Skarmory had no chance to climb. Its already full speed, combined with the force of gravity during its dive, made it impossible for it to climb.

Before it could brake, it crashed into Togekiss, who had just unleashed an Air Slash.

Without the support of steel-based energy, no matter how fast it is, it will just be a car crash.

Given the physical attributes of the elves, the damage from this is not much different from that from Quick Attack.

"Togekiss, use Flamethrower!"

As soon as Xia Shen finished speaking, scorching energy condensed in Pokkis's mouth. Clearly, what they wanted to do now was to roast the steel bird in front of them.

"Ska—" The blazing pillar of fire caused the armored bird to let out a terrible cry.

Flame Jet's damage is incomparable to Air Slash; one has double the advantage, the other has double the resistance, resulting in a fourfold difference in damage.

Although Air Slash has a STAB power boost, Flamethrower deals even more damage.

In short, the Flame Thrower after meditation left Skarmory in a state of utter despair.

If Togekiss weren't currently only at level 44, which is quite a bit behind the level 1 Skarmory, it would be much better.

After boosting its Special Attack by two stages, Skarmory unleashes two powerful Air Slashes followed by a swift Flamethrower; by this point, Skarmory should be dead.

"Armored Bird, perch!" Wang Yan's anxious shouts echoed across the battlefield.

He knows his own Pokémon best, and he did indeed raise Skarmory as a shield against other Pokémon.

But it couldn't withstand such a onslaught. Before it could even touch its opponent, it had already taken three hits for nothing.

Fortunately, this Togekiss is Xia Shen's new Pokémon. If it were as strong as Ursaring, it would have been a no-go.

But now, there is still a sliver of hope to save her, and that is Yu Xi!

Switching Pokémon is absolutely out of the question; with Flamethrower's threat, Scizor won't dare show its face at all.

Noivern also had a tough time fighting Togekiss.

Skarmory, hold the line!

…………

Fortunately, after its charge, the archea was not far from the ground. It endured the burning pain in its body and lay down on the ground.

The flight-type energy within his body began to circulate, and the horrific wounds on his body, inflicted by wind blades and flames, seemed to slowly begin to regenerate.

However, the duration of the healing effect of Feather's self-healing abilities is far too long, so long that...

"Togekiss, Air Slash!"

Togekiss's third Air Slash hit Skarmory, which was unable to move!

And the armored bird... flinched for the third time!

Feathered roost, release failed!

Wang Yan's mind was in complete chaos. He was stunned and flinched three times!

Even if you have the Heavenly Grace trait, isn't this a bit too much?

The probability is only around 20%!

Is Xia Shen cheating?

Yes, Xia Shen definitely has cheat codes.

In the scene just now, a normal person would definitely use a flamethrower.

Judging from Skarmory's condition, a single Flamethrower should be enough to finish it off. Even Skarmory itself doesn't know if it can withstand the Flamethrower and complete its Roost.

Xia Shen, however, chose the air slash, which had a probability of only fifty-fifty, betting on his own cowardice!

In other words, in his mind, the probability of Air Slash causing Skarmory to flinch is higher than the probability of Flamethrower killing Skarmory directly.

Isn't this cheating?

……

The audience was stunned, but their minds weren't as quick as Wang Yan's.

They were simply amazed that Wang Yan... or rather, the armored bird, had such a dark expression on his face today.

He's never won a single time when it comes to complacency, cowardice, and gambling on probability...

The Skarmory is completely doomed now...

Amidst the pitying gazes of the onlookers, the Skarmory met a tragic end in the crimson flames.

In the clash between veterans and newcomers, the newcomers take the first win!

…………

Xia Shen looked at the armored bird, which had lost its ability to fight, and smiled slightly.

Did he use cheats?

That's definitely not the case; it's just an ancient wisdom about washing jade.

But Wang Yan was right about one thing: he was indeed slightly more confident in defeating Skarmory by using Air Slash than in defeating it directly with Flamethrower.

So, it's almost 100%!

The secret lies in the unique [fierce and powerful] characteristics of the jadeite.

With the [Fierce] energy boost, not only can the power of moves be increased and the duration of status effects be extended, but there is also an effect that is practically heaven-defying for Togekiss—

Increase the probability of additional effects occurring with skills!

For example, it can increase the probability of frostbite caused by revenge from 30% to 50%.

The probability of being flinched by an air slash is the same as the probability of getting frostbite from a cycle of revenge...

Originally, this effect wasn't exactly miraculous; it only increased the probability by 20%.

But if it's a Togekiss with the [Heavenly Grace] ability... how much would 50% double?

hundred percent!

In other words, as long as Togekiss's Air Slash doesn't miss, theoretically, he can prevent his opponent from ever using any moves!

But this is only in theory.

Firstly, [fierce] energy is limited.

Xia Shen tested it and found that with Togekiss's current energy level, it could only unleash a maximum of five [Fierce Air Slash] attacks in a single battle.

Secondly, even Air Slash can't always miss. The reason why all three of its attacks hit Skarmory in the previous battle was because two of them were aimed at Skarmory charging straight towards it.

The final air slash was aimed at the motionless Skarmory, which was perching on its wings, so it naturally wouldn't miss.

It's hard to say about other situations.

Moreover, as more and more people learn about this, future opponents will definitely be wary of Togekiss's 100% Cowardly Air Slash.

Therefore, although this move is powerful, it is not invincible.

For example, right now, Togekiss only has two powerful Air Slashes left to face the opponent's next Pokémon.

…………

Wang Yan is very panicked.

The situation had spiraled out of control far beyond his expectations; not only had one of his key generals fallen, but...

The opponent had a Togekiss that was almost at full strength and had been buffed.

They can use Flamethrower to counter Scizor, and their Fairy-type nature makes them immune to Dragon-type moves. Neither of my two Pokémon is easy to use.

After much deliberation, Wang Yan gritted his teeth and chose to use his initial, and also ace Pokémon, Scizor.

Noivern was only at the professional level, and Togekiss's Special Defense was increased by two levels. It was also weak to Togekiss, so using it would be like feeding the enemy.

The only hope is for Scizor to go all out. If it can defeat Togekiss, there is still hope!

Chapter 178 A Three-on-One Victory, Zero Shutdown!

"Scizor, protect!"

Even before the white light from the appearance of the elf had completely disappeared, Wang Yan loudly warned the Scizor, which had not yet landed.

Given Xia Shen's cunning nature, Wang Yan was almost certain that as soon as Scizor appeared, he would be greeted by a long-awaited Flamethrower!

As soon as Scizor entered the fray, a transparent protective barrier began to form in front of him.

However, this advance protection was ultimately just a charade for the blind.

Just as Scizor entered the fray, a cloud of mist suddenly rose above Togekiss's head.

It was a Dark-type status move – Nasty Plot!

Wang Yan was startled. Xia Shen had actually anticipated his prediction and chosen to strengthen it!

And it's not just a conservative approach like Meditation that strengthens both offense and defense; it's a trick that can raise a Pokémon's Special Attack by two levels!