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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1172_en
Chapter 289
Chapter 1162: You Are Not My Opponent
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Hah, do we really have to fight?"
Seeing the situation, Ash sighed helplessly.
He then slowly walked to a trainer's command position, facing Zinnia and her Salamence from afar as his expression gradually turned serious.
At that moment, a sentence softly escaped Ash's lips.
"But you're no longer my opponent."
This statement made the fanatical expression on Zinnia's face freeze, which was immediately followed by a scoff.
"You don't think that Double Battle at the Department Store last time was me at my full strength, do you?"
Ash, however, simply shook his head. His lack of any extra expression, his placid demeanor, seemed incredibly confident at this moment.
If Brock and Blue had been beside him, they probably could have seen that Ash's current aura was somewhat similar to Red's.
But Red was merely observing the battle with a cold gaze, not interfering in the slightest.
"Pika!"
Pikachu leaped from his shoulder, landing in front of Ash. Its face was full of Fighting Spirit, and electric current flowed from its cheeks.
It had been hit with a sneak attack by this giant dragon. This time, it was its turn to zap the dragon!
"Salamence, prepare for battle!"
Zinnia's expression turned serious. She didn't dare to be careless; this electric mouse had once given even her Tyrantrum a hard time. It was far more powerful than it appeared.
The plaza on the top floor of the Sky Pillar.
With no air flowing, in the incredibly oppressive and stiff atmosphere, the two of them instantly raised their battle intent to its peak.
"Salamence, fly!" Zinnia commanded first.
Salamence understood, soaring into mid-air with a beat of its wings and then gazing down at its opponent.
Its ferocious head and its oppressive Intimidate ability activated from its superior position!
"Pika?"
However, Pikachu just gave it a mocking expression.
The Intimidate ability failed!
"So it really is the Flowing Cloud Line..."
This time, Ash's eyes narrowed slightly. He could indeed see that the Salamence currently suspended in mid-air wasn't flapping its wings; its limbs seemed to be stepping on some kind of support.
In battle, holding the high ground often grants the advantage in priority.
"Ignore it, use Thunderbolt directly!"
Ash didn't care about any of that, immediately giving the order to attack.
*Pa!*
Pikachu stood up and slapped its cheeks hard with its hands. The dazzling electric current that had been flowing around it instantly burst forth, leaving its body and transforming into a twisting, coiling electric snake!
"Roar!"
However, Salamence stomped hard on the air, and its entire massive body leaped as if flying.
The enhancement from the Flowing Cloud Line had also increased its speed considerably, allowing it to easily dodge the Thunderbolt.
"Use Breaking Swipe!"
Zinnia pointed her hand, showing no mercy.
Salamence stepped through the mid-air again with great momentum, the tip of its tail gathering a dense azure light as it viciously whipped down from the sky toward the target below.
Breaking Swipe looked somewhat similar to Dragon Tail, but it had the additional effect of weakening the target's strength.
"Block it with Iron Tail!" Ash said unhurriedly, choosing a direct confrontation.
"Chu-pi!"
Pikachu charged forward. Its staircase-like tail had already turned into immensely heavy steel as it, too, lashed out fiercely!
*Clang-bang!*
Tail met tail. A metallic explosion erupted at the point of impact, sending sparks flying.
Despite the huge difference in physique between the dragon and the mouse, they were now deadlocked in mid-air, their power seemingly evenly matched.
Immediately after, both were sent staggering back several meters by the recoil.
Amidst the other's astonished expression, Ash attacked again:
"Use Thunder!"
The moment it landed, Pikachu tensed its entire body. A dazzling golden electric current transformed into a thick, roaring attack of thunder, shooting out with a boom.
*Zzz-swoosh!*
However, the accuracy of the move Thunder was pitiful, and Salamence dodged it with ease.
Ash's eyes were bright. This time, he pointed a hand toward the heavens:
"In that case, use Thunder again!"
Pikachu understood instantly. Tensing its body once more, another incredibly thick pillar of electrical light shot toward the sky with a roaring scream, piercing into the cloud layer high above!
*BOOM!*
The next instant, heavenly thunder exploded!
A thick pillar of lightning dropped abruptly from the cloud layer, crashing down vertically with a roar!
But its target wasn't Salamence. Instead, it landed right in the center of the triangular plaza.
*Zzz-BOOM!*
The fierce electric current slammed into the ancient floor, then bounced back up, transforming into threads of electricity that rapidly scattered in all directions.
In no time, the entire rooftop plaza was covered in a dim-yellow filter, and flashes of electric current could be seen darting through the air from time to time.
"Using the move Thunder to create an Electric Terrain?"
Zinnia's brow twitched. Was this another way to battle?
Moreover, looking at that electric mouse, it wasn't even breathing heavily after unleashing two incredibly powerful electric attacks...
What terrifying electrical power!
"Hmph, there's still a lot you haven't seen. Show her what you've got! Fly, Pikachu!" Ash suddenly shouted in a booming voice.
"Pika...!"
Pikachu also revealed a cunning smile. It lowered its forelimbs, returning to its quadrupedal beast mode.
With a push of its feet, it turned into an afterimage of electric glow and suddenly rushed high into the mid-air.
After that, its body never touched the ground again. It simply moved and jumped rapidly through the air, becoming a hard-to-track yellow afterimage.
*Z-swoosh!*
*Z-swoosh!*
*Z-swoosh!*
With every leap, the sound of a rapid burst of electric current could be heard.
Accompanied by the frequent flashes of electrical light, its movements were flashy to the extreme.
"What is this?!"
Zinnia was already stunned. What kind of move was this?!
Was it also the Flowing Cloud Line?!
Ash just rubbed his nose, a rather proud look on his face.
He couldn't see or even utilize the Flowing Cloud Line like the Draconid People could... but he had his own way of battling.
The Thundercloud Line!
"Roar!"
The ghostly afterimage of electric glow circled around Salamence in mid-air, dazzling its eyes.
"Calm down, use Dragon Claw!" Zinnia quickly called out.
Salamence let out an annoyed low roar. Its body shot forward, its raised foreclaws covered in a dense, azure glow.
*Swoosh!*
A single Dragon Claw tore through the flowing current of the Electric Terrain, its posture incredibly ferocious.
"Pika~!"
At that very same moment, Pikachu's clear cry came from above its head.
Salamence subconsciously lifted its head, only to see a yellow afterimage falling rapidly from directly above.
Especially its tail, held ready beneath its body, glinted with a dangerous, metallic sheen.
"Chu-pi!"
With a low shout, Pikachu's Iron Tail slammed heavily onto Salamence's head!
The immense force of the strike knocked Salamence right off the Flowing Cloud Line, and it then crashed heavily onto the rock floor.
*Rumble...!*
The terrifying force caused spiderweb-like cracks to spread across the floor, sending rubble flying.
"I told you... you're no match for me now."
And amid the smoke and rubble, Ash spoke, his voice calm.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Hah, do we really have to fight?"
Seeing the situation, Ash sighed helplessly.
He then slowly walked to a trainer's command position, facing Zinnia and her Salamence from afar as his expression gradually turned serious.
At that moment, a sentence softly escaped Ash's lips.
"But you're no longer my opponent."
This statement made the fanatical expression on Zinnia's face freeze, which was immediately followed by a scoff.
"You don't think that Double Battle at the Department Store last time was me at my full strength, do you?"
Ash, however, simply shook his head. His lack of any extra expression, his placid demeanor, seemed incredibly confident at this moment.
If Brock and Blue had been beside him, they probably could have seen that Ash's current aura was somewhat similar to Red's.
But Red was merely observing the battle with a cold gaze, not interfering in the slightest.
"Pika!"
Pikachu leaped from his shoulder, landing in front of Ash. Its face was full of Fighting Spirit, and electric current flowed from its cheeks.
It had been hit with a sneak attack by this giant dragon. This time, it was its turn to zap the dragon!
"Salamence, prepare for battle!"
Zinnia's expression turned serious. She didn't dare to be careless; this electric mouse had once given even her Tyrantrum a hard time. It was far more powerful than it appeared.
The plaza on the top floor of the Sky Pillar.
With no air flowing, in the incredibly oppressive and stiff atmosphere, the two of them instantly raised their battle intent to its peak.
"Salamence, fly!" Zinnia commanded first.
Salamence understood, soaring into mid-air with a beat of its wings and then gazing down at its opponent.
Its ferocious head and its oppressive Intimidate ability activated from its superior position!
"Pika?"
However, Pikachu just gave it a mocking expression.
The Intimidate ability failed!
"So it really is the Flowing Cloud Line..."
This time, Ash's eyes narrowed slightly. He could indeed see that the Salamence currently suspended in mid-air wasn't flapping its wings; its limbs seemed to be stepping on some kind of support.
In battle, holding the high ground often grants the advantage in priority.
"Ignore it, use Thunderbolt directly!"
Ash didn't care about any of that, immediately giving the order to attack.
*Pa!*
Pikachu stood up and slapped its cheeks hard with its hands. The dazzling electric current that had been flowing around it instantly burst forth, leaving its body and transforming into a twisting, coiling electric snake!
"Roar!"
However, Salamence stomped hard on the air, and its entire massive body leaped as if flying.
The enhancement from the Flowing Cloud Line had also increased its speed considerably, allowing it to easily dodge the Thunderbolt.
"Use Breaking Swipe!"
Zinnia pointed her hand, showing no mercy.
Salamence stepped through the mid-air again with great momentum, the tip of its tail gathering a dense azure light as it viciously whipped down from the sky toward the target below.
Breaking Swipe looked somewhat similar to Dragon Tail, but it had the additional effect of weakening the target's strength.
"Block it with Iron Tail!" Ash said unhurriedly, choosing a direct confrontation.
"Chu-pi!"
Pikachu charged forward. Its staircase-like tail had already turned into immensely heavy steel as it, too, lashed out fiercely!
*Clang-bang!*
Tail met tail. A metallic explosion erupted at the point of impact, sending sparks flying.
Despite the huge difference in physique between the dragon and the mouse, they were now deadlocked in mid-air, their power seemingly evenly matched.
Immediately after, both were sent staggering back several meters by the recoil.
Amidst the other's astonished expression, Ash attacked again:
"Use Thunder!"
The moment it landed, Pikachu tensed its entire body. A dazzling golden electric current transformed into a thick, roaring attack of thunder, shooting out with a boom.
*Zzz-swoosh!*
However, the accuracy of the move Thunder was pitiful, and Salamence dodged it with ease.
Ash's eyes were bright. This time, he pointed a hand toward the heavens:
"In that case, use Thunder again!"
Pikachu understood instantly. Tensing its body once more, another incredibly thick pillar of electrical light shot toward the sky with a roaring scream, piercing into the cloud layer high above!
*BOOM!*
The next instant, heavenly thunder exploded!
A thick pillar of lightning dropped abruptly from the cloud layer, crashing down vertically with a roar!
But its target wasn't Salamence. Instead, it landed right in the center of the triangular plaza.
*Zzz-BOOM!*
The fierce electric current slammed into the ancient floor, then bounced back up, transforming into threads of electricity that rapidly scattered in all directions.
In no time, the entire rooftop plaza was covered in a dim-yellow filter, and flashes of electric current could be seen darting through the air from time to time.
"Using the move Thunder to create an Electric Terrain?"
Zinnia's brow twitched. Was this another way to battle?
Moreover, looking at that electric mouse, it wasn't even breathing heavily after unleashing two incredibly powerful electric attacks...
What terrifying electrical power!
"Hmph, there's still a lot you haven't seen. Show her what you've got! Fly, Pikachu!" Ash suddenly shouted in a booming voice.
"Pika...!"
Pikachu also revealed a cunning smile. It lowered its forelimbs, returning to its quadrupedal beast mode.
With a push of its feet, it turned into an afterimage of electric glow and suddenly rushed high into the mid-air.
After that, its body never touched the ground again. It simply moved and jumped rapidly through the air, becoming a hard-to-track yellow afterimage.
*Z-swoosh!*
*Z-swoosh!*
*Z-swoosh!*
With every leap, the sound of a rapid burst of electric current could be heard.
Accompanied by the frequent flashes of electrical light, its movements were flashy to the extreme.
"What is this?!"
Zinnia was already stunned. What kind of move was this?!
Was it also the Flowing Cloud Line?!
Ash just rubbed his nose, a rather proud look on his face.
He couldn't see or even utilize the Flowing Cloud Line like the Draconid People could... but he had his own way of battling.
The Thundercloud Line!
"Roar!"
The ghostly afterimage of electric glow circled around Salamence in mid-air, dazzling its eyes.
"Calm down, use Dragon Claw!" Zinnia quickly called out.
Salamence let out an annoyed low roar. Its body shot forward, its raised foreclaws covered in a dense, azure glow.
*Swoosh!*
A single Dragon Claw tore through the flowing current of the Electric Terrain, its posture incredibly ferocious.
"Pika~!"
At that very same moment, Pikachu's clear cry came from above its head.
Salamence subconsciously lifted its head, only to see a yellow afterimage falling rapidly from directly above.
Especially its tail, held ready beneath its body, glinted with a dangerous, metallic sheen.
"Chu-pi!"
With a low shout, Pikachu's Iron Tail slammed heavily onto Salamence's head!
The immense force of the strike knocked Salamence right off the Flowing Cloud Line, and it then crashed heavily onto the rock floor.
*Rumble...!*
The terrifying force caused spiderweb-like cracks to spread across the floor, sending rubble flying.
"I told you... you're no match for me now."
And amid the smoke and rubble, Ash spoke, his voice calm.
(end of chapter)
