Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

Raiji hadn't realized that what Tokito said was actually extremely detrimental to him!

"You'll understand soon enough." Shi Dou said no more, his eyes narrowing as he gave the order: "Cain, Shadow Binding!"

Suddenly, Cain's sapphire-like eyes lit up, and it raised a small hand, making a grasping motion towards the Dragon King Scorpion.

In an instant, the shadows surrounding the Dragon King Scorpion seemed to come alive, transforming into countless dark shadow tentacles that wrapped around its limbs and torso like shackles.

Although these shadow tentacles quickly dissipated, a heavy, sluggish feeling, as if sinking into mud, clung firmly to the Dragon King Scorpion!

A blue, descending arrow-shaped phantom flashed past above the Dragon Scorpion's head.

Shadow Binding effect activated!

100% chance to change the opponent's speed level by 2!

The Dragon King Scorpion clearly felt its body become unusually heavy, and its movements were far less agile and swift than before. It swished its tail uneasily and let out a restless hiss.

Lei Si's expression changed instantly.

He could clearly sense that something was wrong with the Dragon King Scorpion, and a strong sense of foreboding began to spread in his heart.

Seeing this, Lei Si immediately changed his strategy and chose to probe with a ranged attack. "Dragon King Scorpion, use the Needle Missile!"

Despite the sluggishness in his body, the Dragon King Scorpion swung its giant pincers, unleashing countless sharp, gleaming needles that rained down on Cain, who was suspended in mid-air!

Although the missile needle is a physical attack, its attack method is ranged, which is just right to bypass the Dragon King Scorpion's current speed disadvantage.

Faced with the overwhelming barrage of missiles, as a player of the game, I softly called out:

"Cain, Shadow Shield."

The dark energy shield in front of Cain silently unfolded once again.

“Bang bang bang bang bang—!”

The dense barrage of missiles seemed to have struck an invisible wall of sighs, exploding continuously on the surface of the shield, creating a series of energy ripples and faint explosions.

However, when the smoke cleared, Cain remained suspended silently behind the shield, completely unharmed, and his expression remained unchanged.

"What?! It's a 'protection' type move? But this feels... completely different from ordinary protection!"

Seeing that Cain was unharmed, Reis was shocked, but soon began to mutter to himself.

Ordinary protective moves are usually dazzling and cannot be used continuously, but this shadow shield in front of us is not only strange in shape, but also seems to be... without any flaws?

"Cross Poison Blade!"

Lei Si refused to believe in evil and commanded the Dragon King Scorpion to close the distance and launch a more powerful close-range attack.

The Dragon King Scorpion roared and charged forward, its pincers crossed, gathering a dense purple venomous energy that then formed a huge cross-shaped venomous blade, which slashed fiercely at the Shadow Shield!

"boom!"

The cross-shaped poison blade collided violently with the shield, causing a surge of energy!

However, the result remains the same.

The Shadow Shield was like a bottomless black hole, completely absorbing and annihilating all the energy and impact of the Cross Poison Blade without a ripple, without even a crack appearing!

"How can it be!!"

Lei Si almost cried out in shock; this was completely beyond his comprehension.

"Keep attacking."

Shidou looked at the incredulous expression on the other person's face and simply smiled slightly.

If Lei Si can break through Cain's shadow shield today, Shi Dou is even willing to admit defeat on the spot!

But the question is... is that even possible?

Cain's Shadow Shield, under its extreme rules, can be considered an absolute defense against any physical attack!

Even your Grandpa Gaia couldn't break it!!

Raiji was provoked by Shidou's nonchalant attitude, and a surge of defiant spirit welled up within him. He gritted his teeth and roared:

"I refuse to believe we can't break through, Dragon King Scorpion! Use your most powerful strength, Hell Thrust!"

The Dragon King Scorpion poured all its power into its pincers, and then the tips of its pincers glowed with a chilling dark red light, like spikes from hell, carrying a resolute determination to pierce through everything, and once again fiercely stabbed at the Shadow Shield!

"Boom--!"

A deep, resounding thud echoed through the fighting arena.

The Dragon King Scorpion's pincers pressed firmly against the shield, unleashing a torrent of energy!

However, Cain's seemingly thin shadow shield remained completely unmoved, and the Dragon King Scorpion's all-out attack was like an ant trying to shake a tree.

"roar----!!?"

Dragon King Scorpion stared in disbelief at its own pincers, questioning for the first time the power of its sight. Just as Dragon King Scorpion exposed a huge opening due to its all-out attack, Tokito casually commanded:

"Cain, use Soul Interference."

The most insidious skill... is here!!

Cain nodded, and in an instant, a glint of light flashed in his sapphire-like eyes. An invisible and intangible spiritual fluctuation, yet reaching the depths of the soul, instantly enveloped the Dragon King Scorpion.

Soul interference hit!

Effect activated.

It will 100% exhaust the opponent, preventing them from using offensive moves for 3 rounds!

The Dragon King Scorpion, who was doing its best to maintain Hell Thrust, suddenly stiffened. In the next second, all its strength was instantly drained, and an irresistible, bone-deep fatigue overwhelmed it like a tidal wave.

Instantly, the Dragon King Scorpion's pincers drooped limply, the fierce light in its eyes dimmed, leaving only a deep weariness, and it even seemed to have some difficulty standing.

"Dragon King Scorpion, pull yourself together!"

Lei Si had no idea what was happening and could only shout anxiously.

However, no matter how much Lei Si shouted, the Dragon King Scorpion just swayed its body wearily, unable to muster any more will or power to attack. It was trapped in a state of forced exhaustion caused by the soul interference and could only passively take the beating.

Lei Si's heart sank completely.

Staring blankly at the mysterious spirit hovering on the field, and the unshakeable shield of absolute defense in front of it, an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, mixed with the confusion that had accumulated before, almost swallowed him up.

"It's time to end this. Cain, now's the time. Use Earthshatter."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cain's eyes glowed with a brown light. Then, he waved his small hand, and in an instant, a beam of earth-yellow energy containing the power to tear the earth apart burst forth from the ground, accurately striking the Dragon King Scorpion, which was slow to move due to exhaustion.

Ground-type moves are extremely effective against Poison-type Drapion.

"boom!"

As the Earth-Splitting Light struck, the Dragon King Scorpion let out a painful hiss, its body shaking violently. However, thanks to its extraordinary defense and willpower, it managed to withstand the attack and did not fall down immediately.

However, cracks appeared on its purple armor, and its aura weakened considerably.

"They know Ground-type moves..."

Lei Si hadn't expected that the shadowy Pokémon in front of him would use a Ground-type move that was super effective against Drapion, leading to yet another unexpected situation.

"It's not over yet, Dragon King Scorpion, hold on! We'll use the Cross Poison Blade to counterattack!"

Faced with Cain's relentless advance, Lei Si roared in frustration, trying to seize his last chance.

The Dragon King Scorpion was panting heavily, a struggle flashing in its purple pupils. Then it straightened up and forcibly gathered the remaining poison energy in its body.

The enormous pincers crossed again, and purple poison blades began to appear...

However, just as the poisoned blade was about to take shape and be fired, an irresistible weariness from the depths of his soul swept over him like a tsunami. The energy he had just gathered instantly dissipated, and the cross-shaped poisoned blade vanished silently into the air like a candle flame extinguished by the wind!

what? !

Lei Si watched helplessly as his hopes were dashed once again, completely stunned.

"It's over, Cain, use Earthshatter."

Shi Dou showed no mercy and issued another order.

In the arena, Cain waved his hands again, and a second beam of earthy yellow light pierced through the field, striking the already exhausted Dragon Scorpion squarely.

"boom!"

A tremendous roar echoed through the arena.

Having withstood two powerful Earth-Splitting Light attacks in succession, the Dragon King Scorpion could no longer hold on. The light in its eyes dimmed completely, and its massive body crashed to the ground, losing its ability to fight.

"Dragon Scorpion is unable to battle. Challenger, please send out your second Pokémon," Bulbasaur immediately announced.

Lei Si stared blankly at the fallen Dragon King Scorpion, his face filled with disbelief.

His general... he actually lost like that?

They couldn't even touch the hem of the other person's clothes?

Throughout the entire process, I was completely manipulated by that strange shield and fatigued state!

This feeling of powerlessness was even greater than when facing Mr. Kamishiro's Regirock!

At least back then, the Draconis could put up a fierce fight and even managed to inflict some damage on Regirock, giving Reiji a glimmer of hope. But this time, Reiji felt like all his tactics and power were hitting a hollow ball of cotton, with no foothold at all.

"This...what on earth is going on?"

Shi Dou calmly explained, "My Pokémon is named Cain, and it has several unique moves. The move that makes Dracovish tired is called 'Soul Interference.' When it hits a Pokémon, it will feel forced fatigue for a certain period of time and will be unable to use any offensive moves. So that's why your Dracovish can't attack."

"There's... such a skill?"

Lei Si was shocked; he had never heard of such a rule-like control skill before.

"How to deal with this special skill is the lesson you, as the challenger, need to think about and solve. So, please send out your second Pokémon, Mr. Raiji."

Lei Si stood still, his hands tightly gripping the Poké Ball at his waist, his expression extremely tense.

The crushing defeat in the first battle not only failed to restore his confidence, but instead pushed Lei Si into an even deeper abyss of self-doubt.

Faced with such an unfathomable opponent, with only two elves left, can he honestly ask himself if he really has a chance?

Should he continue this seemingly hopeless battle?

The silence lasted for several seconds in the dojo. Lei Si slowly loosened his clenched fist, a hint of stubbornness flashing in his eyes.

Do not!

We can't give up like this!

Lei Si suddenly threw out a second Poké Ball, "My second one, please, Staraptor!"

A loud eagle cry pierced the air as a majestic eagle with a proud crest and full, powerful wings spread its wings and circled above the training ground. Its black and white feathers gleamed healthily in the light, and its sharp eyes were filled with an indomitable fighting spirit.

Chapter 61 Our Cain is a Shadow type, not a Ghost type~

Staraptor, a raptor Pokémon, is a fierce Pokémon that is very particular about the shape of its crest. After evolving into Staraptor, it gains the ability to survive independently away from its flock. It will live alone, with well-developed leg muscles and strong wings. Even when it encounters an opponent larger than itself, it will bravely step forward to challenge it.

"Your eyes are very good, full of power."

Shi Dou looked up at the imposing Mk Eagle and praised it sincerely.

Lei Si did not respond to the praise; his brain was working at lightning speed, analyzing the situation based on the information from the battle just now.

This unknown Pokémon has a bizarre appearance and can float in the air, making it a true Ghost-type Pokémon. Furthermore, its ability to use powerful Ground-type moves further suggests it's highly likely to be a Ground/Ghost type!

Raiji had never seen a Pokémon with this type combination before.

But the Pokémon's amazing nature made Rai Si imagine things in that direction.

If it really is this combination of attributes...

Therefore, Reis believes that the Muke Eagle is its natural enemy.

Ground-type moves are ineffective against Flying-type moves, and Ghost-type moves... cannot hit Normal-type Pokémon, and Tamica is a Normal/Flying-type!

Their innate attributes perfectly counter each other!

He has found the formula for victory!

With this thought, Lei Si's confidence soared, and the gloom from before vanished. He decisively launched his strongest offensive, "Muk Eagle, let them witness our power! Use the Heroic Bird!"

"Muk—!!"

The Mk Eagle let out a high-pitched cry, flapped its wings and flew into the sky, then swooped down at high speed, its whole body bursting with intense blue energy, transforming into a blue meteor falling from the sky, and crashing into the suspended Cain with an unstoppable momentum!

Wherever it passed, the air seemed to be ignited!