Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Faced with the combined attack of the two Pokémon, Goodra neither dodged nor evaded, its internal energy gathering as if it were releasing some kind of power-up move.

Seeing that the situation was about to turn into a two-on-one situation like before, Yan Yan was slightly flustered.

She was just about to have Lucario, who was in top form at the moment, use Bullet Punch to attack the enemy's position when she heard Xia Shen whisper a reminder beside her.

"Keep dancing with your sword, trust me."

Yan Yan was immediately taken aback. This double-headed axe dragon had considerable attack power, and with the sniper owl assisting from the side, even a good dragon wouldn't be able to withstand it, right?

Unless... a sudden flash of inspiration struck Yan Yan, and she suddenly understood something.

She gave Xia Shen a reproachful look, thinking to herself that her boyfriend was really...dirty when he was fighting.

She steadied herself and calmly commanded, "Lucario, continue your sword dance!"

Alice was somewhat surprised by Yan Yan's choice. She frowned, unable to understand why her opponent was so greedy, but this result was certainly not bad for them.

So she didn't let the double-axe dragon stop what it was doing.

But the next moment, the scene on the battlefield made her eyes widen in surprise.

…………

The Haxorus, its entire body brimming with Fighting-type energy, slammed into the Goodra in front of it with terrifying and unparalleled power.

However, Nianmeilong seemed completely unaware of any energy and remained motionless!

Not only that, but then, the deep purple energy arrow pierced through, and the Goomei Dragon remained completely unaware!

Is this a sticky dragon?

That must be a thundercloud!

Everyone on and off the field stared at this unbelievable scene and couldn't help but wonder if Xia Shen had disguised those mythical beasts as the Sticky Dragon.

Otherwise, how high would one's durability be to be completely unaffected by close-quarters combat, which is twice as effective against Decidueye's STAB Shadow, without even a slight reaction?

Alice, who knew Xia Shen better, didn't have such wild imaginations. She immediately realized that this was indeed not Golem Dragon, but Zoroark!

Only Zoroark, which is usually paired with Ghost-type Pokémon, can be immune to close combat, immune to Shadow Stitch, and can also transform into Goodra.

Why would Xia Shen send out Zoroark, whose durability is so low?

Just to trick yourself at the start?

Even if he wins, there are still seven more games waiting for him.

Most importantly, can Zoroark, whose strength is similar to Togekiss and which has no type advantage over Zoroark, really stand up to his Haxorus?

Alice was filled with doubt.

On the battlefield, Zoroark, whose true form was still not revealed, was surrounded by an orange light representing enhanced abilities, standing in front of Haxorus.

Alice knew this wasn't seclusion, but meditation... no, if Xia Shen was greedy enough, it could even be a trick!

On the other side, the same was true in front of Lucario, only her light was much stronger.

Two sword dances, four attacks!

Even a professional level 2 Pokémon, with such an exaggerated attack bonus, can already pose a considerable threat to Decidueye and Haxorus.

Alice and Lillif looked at each other again, but this time their expressions were slightly serious.

They didn't know how long Xia Shen's winning streak would last in the next few arena matches, but right now, their two Pokémon were in trouble.

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Chapter 259 Low-spec Arceus, Silver Companion!

Suddenly, Nian Meilong moved with a speed completely contrary to her appearance.

She suddenly exerted force with both legs, touched the ground with her toes, and leaped into the air.

Despite weighing several hundred pounds, he appears as light and agile as if he weighs only a few dozen pounds.

Ignoring the double-axe dragon right in front of her, she quickly approached the sniper tree owl circling in mid-air in the distance.

Xia Shen had no intention of having a reunion with Alice to test their strength; his primary goal was to achieve a 20-game winning streak.

It goes without saying which is easier to deal with, the Sniper Tree Owl or the Double Haxorus.

Therefore, the technique he just had Zoroark enhance was not a trick, nor meditation, but a sword dance!

The audience stared wide-eyed at the seemingly gravity-defying, agile Nume-ryu, as if they had seen a ghost.

In a sense, that's not wrong; Zoroark is indeed a Ghost-type Pokémon.

To their even greater disbelief, the "Goodra," having broken free from the Haxorus's grasp, suddenly vanished!

It's like a pencil mark being erased by an eraser, only so fast that the viewer's naked eye can't even perceive it.

What kind of move is this?

Not to mention the audience, even the professional 7th dan commentator, Alice and Lillif, who had interacted with many higher-level trainers, were completely dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

What the hell is this??

Stealth?

There are also Pokémon in the Pokémon world that can become invisible; the siblings Latios and Latias can.

But that's a legendary Pokémon! When did Zoroark become one?

"Sniper tree owl, prepare for protection!"

Confused, Lillie immediately chose the safest option for protection.

The sniper tree owl closed its eyes, alertly listening to the surrounding sounds, and gathered its internal energy.

He was confident that he could react as soon as Zoroark appeared.

This is a sniper's confidence in his own reaction.

"Haxorus, attack Lucario!"

Meanwhile, Iris also made a decision instantly. Zoroark had disappeared, so she could only fight Lucario first.

Incidentally, this also prevents her from interfering with the sniper owl.

"Roar—" Haxorus turned its target and charged toward Lucario, who was about to use Bullet Punch to close in on Decidueye.

Yan Yan understood that even if Lucario went to attack Decidueye, Haxorus would follow, and might even cause trouble for Zoroark.

Helpless, she could only wait and see, dealing with the attacks of the Double-Axe Dragon first, and then using Bullet Punch to rush to its aid when the opportunity arose.

Fortunately, Lucario now has two Swords Dances, allowing it to attack while running, so the slower and less agile Haxorus might not have much of an advantage.

…………

Over there, Lucario and Haxorus are locked in a fierce battle.

In mid-air, the sniper tree owl was still waiting for Zoroark to arrive.

His eyes were closed, and he was as quiet as if he were asleep, but his long, even, and very light breathing revealed his concentration at that moment.

As soon as Zoroark shows his face, he can use his protection skill at lightning speed.

Then came the counterattack!

Suddenly, the sniper owl sensed a change in the wind direction behind it.

It seemed as if an object suddenly appeared and blocked his way.

The next instant, a transparent barrier tightly enveloped the sniper tree owl, protecting it from the impending attack of Zoroark.

His judgment was correct; behind him, Zoroark, still in the form of a Goomyon, appeared out of thin air.

No, it can't be said that it appeared out of thin air; there are still clues to follow.

If you slow down this moment by ten times, you'll find that it disappears as if it were erased by an eraser.

When it appears, "Sticky Dragon's" form is like a reverse process, suddenly restored from space.

It seems as if it emerged from another ineffable and indescribable world.

But Lilff didn't know this, nor could she care.

Seeing the transparent barrier that the sniper tree owl had erected in time, her spirits soared. The time to counterattack had come!

Just as Lillie was about to give instructions, the scene before her made her freeze in shock.

The deep purple energy emanating from that Goomy Dragon—no, that Zoroark—actually pierced through the Decidueye's barrier!

A resentful aura instantly accompanied Zoroark's sharp claws, seeping into the body of the Sniper Tree Owl.

The double-counter move caused the latter to let out a miserable howl.

Liliff was confused again. She hadn't even figured out the reason why Zoroark suddenly disappeared and reappeared, so why was this happening now?

I protected you and you still managed to hit me? Is there no justice in this world?!

But as a skilled trainer, after the initial shock, Lillie began to consider the possibility of failing to protect him.

[Penetration] property?

Impossible. Zoroark's ability is [Transformation], otherwise she wouldn't be able to transform into Goodra.

Disappeared suddenly, then reappeared suddenly

Could it be a surprise attack by a lurking spirit?

A thought flashed through Lilley's mind, and after careful consideration, she felt that this was the most likely answer.

She had only recently learned the Stealth Strike technique for sniping Tree Owls, and she was quite familiar with it.

The reason I couldn't think of it right away was that Zoroark's Phantom Assault and my own Decidueye Sniper, or rather, what a normal Pokémon could do, were worlds apart!

The stealth attack used by ordinary elves, whether it is opening up the alternate dimension in the first stage or emerging from the alternate dimension in the second stage, is a very time-consuming and laborious process.

But what about Zoroark's performance just now?

It's as simple as eating and drinking, and you can't even see the cracks in the other dimension!

This sneak attack is just too much!