Drapion stood there like a giant sandbag, silently enduring Urshifu's fierce, storm-like assault.
“Bang, bang, bang…” A series of dull yet loud thuds echoed as Urshifu’s fists struck Drapion’s body, as if the entire space vibrated with each blow.
Each punch contained astonishing power; if it had landed on an ordinary Pokémon, it would have been shattered.
However, on the surface, Drapion appeared to be completely on the defensive, utterly suppressed without any chance to retaliate.
But the reality was not so; despite suffering such a ferocious attack, Drapion did not feel as much pain as one might imagine.
On the contrary, it remained steadily in place, not even swaying in the slightest.
Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the tips of Drapion’s four sturdy lower limbs were sharp, needle-like spikes.
These spikes were deeply embedded in the ground, firmly anchoring its body like steel anchors.
Relying on its powerful defense and toughness, Drapion thus endured a round of Urshifu’s wild attacks without any fear.
If Urshifu did not defeat the opponent with this Close Combat, a Fighting-type move, then the side effects of the move, a decrease in its own defenses, would also put it in a difficult battle situation.
Moreover, Zhang Heng learned from his original memories that Drapion, this Pokémon, has a fierce and brutal temperament, causing havoc everywhere with its sturdy shell that can deflect swords and its powerful strength, bringing disaster to an area.
Its physique is very robust, and the hooks on its arms have the destructive power to tear a car into scrap metal.
Even without Toxic, it can disorient opponents with its proud strength.
Therefore, Drapion’s nature is such that it is not afraid to confront Urshifu head-on.
Looking anxiously at the Drapion that was constantly under attack, he stood by, feigning extreme anxiety and shouting, “Hold on, Drapion! Don’t fall!”
At this moment, there seemed to be an invisible understanding between Drapion and its Trainer; it completely understood his intention.
Just as Urshifu was about to unleash a fierce whip kick, aiming to sweep Drapion’s right arm, Drapion’s upper body suddenly lunged forward with lightning speed, dodging the powerful blow with extreme agility.
However, Urshifu’s missed attack did not disorient it; it quickly regained its balance thanks to its excellent combat experience and physical coordination.
But before it could even catch its breath, Drapion’s counterattack came like a sudden storm.
Drapion abruptly swung its entire body, and its tail, imbued with Toxic, instantly transformed into a sharp dark shadow, carrying powerful Poison-type energy and whistling wind, heavily striking Urshifu’s waist.
In an instant, Urshifu was sent flying several meters like a kite with a broken string, sliding several meters miserably until it crashed into Bastiodon, which firmly braced itself to stop it.
This move is Poison Tail, a Poison-type physical attack move with 50 power, where the user strikes with its tail.
It has a ten percent chance of poisoning the opponent and is also prone to critical hits.
Subsequently, wisps of poisonous gas began to emanate from Urshifu’s body; it knelt painfully, and the poisoned state began to continuously harm its body.
In the previous battle, he always provoked it in various ways, forcing it to attack, and with the intense fighting, the toxins spread faster within Urshifu’s body.
The Poison Tail just now even triggered the eruption of the toxins in its body.
His eyes widened as he nervously stared at the scene, with only one thought in his mind: he must defeat and capture this powerful Urshifu as quickly as possible!
At this moment, he no longer cared whether Zhang Heng, who was beside him, would hinder his plan; his mind was entirely focused on how to defeat the opponent.
He frantically ordered, “Drapion, use Pin Missile!”
“Nidoqueen, use Poison Sting!”
Drapion’s entire body shimmered with a greenish-blue light, indicating its Bug-type power surging wildly; meanwhile, Nidoqueen beside it emitted a purple light, as Poison-type energy continuously gushed from its body.
Their aura continuously climbed, like two volcanoes about to erupt.
In an instant, countless rain-like dense moves whistled towards Urshifu.
These moves carried terrifying power, as if they would pierce everything with thousands of transparent holes.
Zhang Heng’s heart tightened; he keenly sensed the danger of the situation.
His gaze quickly swept across the battlefield, and upon seeing Bastiodon not far from Urshifu, he unhesitatingly ordered, “Wide Guard!”
Following this command, Bastiodon immediately sprang into action.
It opened its mouth, and a powerful Rock-type energy surged around its body.
This energy quickly condensed in the air into a massive light screen, like an unbreakable shield, blocking in front of Bastiodon and Urshifu.
However, facing the combined attack of Drapion and Nidoqueen, this light screen was under unprecedented pressure.
With a booming sound, those rain-like dense moves heavily struck the light screen.
For a moment, sparks flew everywhere, and energy overflowed.
Although Bastiodon tried its best to maintain Wide Guard, it was, after all, only an Elite Four Pokémon, and compared to the Champion-level Drapion, which was one level higher than it, and the Elite Four Nidoqueen, the strength gap was quite obvious.
After only less than two and a half seconds, the seemingly indestructible light screen began to crack and finally shattered under the immense pressure.
Without the light screen’s obstruction, those fierce moves shot directly towards Bastiodon.
Bastiodon did not retreat in the slightest; it roared and resolutely used its massive body to shield Urshifu behind it.
Immediately following, a series of deafening explosions erupted.
The strong impact caused the surrounding ground to tremble violently, raising a sky full of dust.
In this dust, Bastiodon’s massive figure could vaguely be seen enduring wave after wave of attacks…
He impatiently said, “Tsk, do you have to go against our Water Blade Gang?”
Zhang Heng responded, “I am also a healer; it is my responsibility to save lives and help the injured.”
He was a little annoyed: “Alright, alright, I wonder if Doctor Zhang can bring back a Pokémon that has lost its life?”
“Drapion, charge! Kill Bastiodon! Use Arm Thrust!”
Drapion’s four legs began to gallop towards Bastiodon, its strong forearms covered in a thick layer of Fighting-type energy.
It sharply raised its two forearms, preparing to strike Bastiodon’s head…