Chapter 244: Out-of-group Trial, VS Evolved Styracosaurus (2)
Xiaozhi and the others were stunned at first, but before they could react, the evolved Styracosaurus began to prepare for the next round of attack.
Styracosaurus once again summoned the "Blizzard" attack, blowing a fierce blizzard in the direction of the Scorching Crocodile. The attack of the evolved Styracosaurus was also several levels stronger than the previous "Blizzard" attack of Frozenspine.
The Scorching Crocodile leaned forward to defend against the attack from its opponent. The "Blizzard" left traces of ice on the Scorching Crocodile's body, turning its originally red body into a blue-gray color.
"The scalding crocodile..."
While Xiaozhi was worriedly calling out Scorching Crocodile's name, the Coldspine Dragon outside the venue was also worried about the safety of its companion and let out a shrill cry.
"Push..."
"Rumble!"
The voices of Xiaozhi and the others calling out to Scorching Crocodile were drowned out by the cry of the newly evolved Styracosaurus in front of them. The newly evolved Styracosaurus's abilities were greatly enhanced, and with the influence of its "heat exchange" property, its attack power was increased to the maximum extent.
The Styracosaurus was in an extremely excited state at this time. After the "Blizzard" skill just now, it saw that it was still unable to subdue the Scorching Crocodile, so it launched another round of attacks.
He took clumsy steps and came towards the fallen Scorching Crocodile again, his raised arms emitting a strong aura...
"It's 'Brick Break', no good! Scorching Crocodile, quickly use the 'Dig Hole' skill to dodge the opponent's attack!"
The opponent's attack was at hand, and Scorching Crocodile got up with difficulty. Just as it was about to "dig a hole" in the ground, it found that its lower body could not move. Xiaozhi also realized that Scorching Crocodile was affected by the "blizzard" attack just now, and Scorching Crocodile fell into a "frozen" state.
"How could this happen! Scorching Crocodile, get out of the way..."
Seeing that the Styracosaurus was approaching, the "Tile Splitting" attack, which was a powerful skill, was falling towards the Scorching Crocodile. One second before the attack fell, the Scorching Crocodile dragged its body in a "frozen" state and rolled to the side, avoiding the Styracosaurus's charged attack in time.
Although the Scorching Crocodile dodged the attack in time, the powerful blow from the Styracosaurus still hit the ground after it was swung in the air, and the huge attack shattered the ground into pieces. The Scorching Crocodile was also unable to escape in time and was blown away by the powerful impact from behind and fell to the ground.
After falling to the ground, the Scorching Crocodile stood up with his back to his opponent, and then heard Fang Xiaozhi's vigilant words behind him.
"Scorching Crocodile, now is not the time to relax, cheer up!"
The evolved Styracosaurus became far more powerful than that. The cold air gathered in front of it, and a huge icicle appeared out of thin air... At this time, the Scorching Crocodile was warming up its body, causing the ice on its "frozen" lower body to begin to melt.
"Get out of the way, Scorching Crocodile!"
Hearing Xiaozhi's anxious voice, the Scorching Crocodile finally turned his head to look at the situation behind him, only to see that the Scorching Crocodile was now shrouded in a shadow. When he looked up, he could see a huge icicle floating above his head, which made the Scorching Crocodile dumbfounded.
Seeing that the icicle, which was even bigger than the "Icicle Fall" attack launched by the Frozenspine Dragon before, was about to fall, the Scorching Crocodile panicked and accelerated its warming work, and the "ball of light" above its head became brighter.
The Scorching Crocodile sped up its efforts to melt its "frozen" state. With the unremitting efforts of the Scorching Crocodile, it finally recovered... However, at this time, the huge icicle on its head had fallen heavily. With a "bang", the heavy pressure of the icicle raised a thin white mist.
"How could it be! Scorching Crocodile..."
“Boom boom boom…”
As Xiaozhi and Liangsong called out in worry, a bright red fluorescent light gradually formed in the icicle, and a column of water appeared on the surface of the icicle, accompanied by tiny cracking sounds from above. Cracks also covered the surface of the icicle, and steam and smoke from the evaporating water filled the cave.
Suddenly, a fire snake rushed out from the top of the icicle. Through the icicle, people found the figure of the scorching crocodile in the middle of the icicle. It turned out that at the moment when the icicle was about to press towards the scorching crocodile, the scorching crocodile spewed out a "jet flame" attack from its mouth, melting and perforating the icicle.
"Great, Scorching Crocodile! You're okay..."
While Xiaozhi was talking happily, Styracosaurus' "Ice Pillar Strike" attack had already been split into two by Scorching Crocodile's "Jet Fire", revealing Scorching Crocodile inside, gasping for breath.
The battle continued. Seeing the unharmed Scorching Crocodile reappear, the Styracosaurus attacked again. Its behavior began to become strange. It stomped its feet heavily on the ground while running wildly. After adjusting its state, it bent its knees to accumulate strength...
Xiaozhi then had a bad feeling and immediately recalled the previous battle with Yasaku.
"Wait! I remember this set of preparations is..., the exclusive move of the Styracosaurus - "Greatsword Assault"! "
Sure enough, after accumulating strength, the Styracosaurus on the opposite side jumped high. Unlike its seemingly bulky body, the Styracosaurus jumped high in the air with extremely light movements, flipped its body backwards, revealing the huge dorsal fin on its back, and then made a brave but reckless self-sacrificing charge towards the Scorching Crocodile.
Xiaozhi was looking at this seemingly ridiculous skill. If he had not suffered a loss in the previous battle with Yasaku's Styracosaurus, Xiaozhi would have underestimated this powerful attack and hurriedly ordered Scorching Crocodile.
"Scorching Crocodile, be careful! Use "Big Voice" to resist the attack..."
After Xiaozhi's reminder, Scorching Crocodile did not dare to delay and immediately stood up to steady its body, ready to meet the impending attack. It puffed up its belly and cheeks, and then rushed towards the dorsal fin on the back of Styracosaurus like a cold light. Scorching Crocodile opened its big mouth and sent out a powerful shock wave, as thick as a wall of sound, which blocked the opponent's attack.
In the skill confrontation between the two Pokémon, since Scorching Crocodile's attack method consumes its own lung capacity, it cannot hold on for too long. The decibel of the "loud sound" gradually decreases as its physical strength is consumed, and its originally firm steps slowly move back at this time.
Seeing that the situation of the Scorching Crocodile was not optimistic and it was struggling to withstand the pressure of its opponent, the Cold-Backed Dragon nearby could not bear to sit idly by and started another dispute with the group of Cold-Backed Dragons that were controlling it. He punched and bit his fellow tribe members in an attempt to break free from their restraints.
On the battlefield, in addition to using the "Greatsword Charge" attack it had just learned, the Styracosaurus also used the weight advantage brought by its huge body to press diagonally upwards towards the Scorching Crocodile.
"Scorching Crocodile, come on! Hold on..."
At this moment, the Scorching Crocodile was facing the heavy pressure of the opponent's attack and was closing its eyes in pain. Its feet were gradually pushed forward, leaving two scratches on the ground.
“Dongga…”
When the Scorching Crocodile was on the verge of collapse, a young figure rushed over with a strong breath and hit the Styracosaurus that fell on its back. The huge impact knocked the Styracosaurus's huge body away...
"Push!"
The rescued Scorching Crocodile was not crushed into a meat patty by the falling Styracosaurus. A familiar figure flashed by, and people looked closely and found that it was Xiaozhi's Styracosaurus, which used the "ram" attack in time to rescue the Scorching Crocodile when it was in danger.
"It's the Coldspine Dragon. Fortunately, you helped me! I saved the Scorching Crocodile's life."
After knocking the Spearback Dragon flying, the Coldback Dragon stood up from the ground, proudly put his hands on his waist, puffed out his chest, indicating that he was capable of protecting his companions, and shouted to warn his opponent.
“Boom boom boom!”
The Styracosaurus, which was knocked away by the sudden attack, shook its confused head and looked at the opponent who attacked it. It then discovered that it was Xiaozhi's Styracosaurus. Then it looked at the group of Styracosaurus that had originally restrained it. At this time, the Styracosaurus in the group had collapsed like rolling gourds.
The Styracosaurus looked at the freed Coldspine Dragon again and shouted in confusion.
"Lululonglong?"
The cold-backed dragon was not willing to be outdone and continued to make calls in response, as if it was having a conversation with the other party.
"Push! Pounce!"
Watching the two Pokémon talking to each other, even though Xiaozhi couldn't understand what they were saying, he could get a general idea. The content of their communication was roughly the same as Xiaozhi guessed.
The Styracosaurus didn't understand why Xiaozhi's Styracosaurus, who had finally returned to the tribe, would abandon the tribe and go to people to be used as a tool.
Coldspine is trying to convince Styracosaurus that Ash and the Scorching Crocodiles are good people and are its important companions besides its own tribe..., but the negotiations between the two sides are fruitless and the battle continues.
Piper, who was standing beside him, said with a frown.
"What are they saying? If Team Rocket's Meowth were here, he could use its power to translate!"
Xiaozhi, who had overheard the conversation between the Coldback Dragons, joined the persuasion camp and said.
"Hyperback Dragon, listen to me! We are not bad people. Coldback Dragon is my important companion. I know you want to protect the tribe, but please let Coldback Dragon go. I need its strength..."
Piper, who was standing beside him, waved her hand and said.
"Wait a minute, Ash... are you talking to a Pokémon? Not to mention whether you can fully understand what the other party means, Styracosaurus won't listen to what you say!"
"Lol, lol, lol..."
The Styracosaurus then expanded the object of negotiation to Xiaozhi, and continued to talk with Xiaozhi with the Coldspine Dragon on the left and right, which surprised Papper.
“We are actually having a conversation!”
"Rumble! Rumble!"
Seeing that the Styracosaurus was getting more and more agitated and refused to listen, Xiaozhi made further suggestions.
"Don't worry, Styracosaurus! The Coldspine Dragon is no longer a baby under your protection. It also has its own powerful strength and can cope with subsequent adventures..."
The Styracosaurus said nothing more and walked towards this side. The battle was not over yet, and Xiaozhi also sighed.
"Hey... Styracosaurus, even though I don't want you to get hurt, the only way to change your mind is to defeat you!"
Just when Xiaozhi ordered the Scorching Crocodile to attack, the Coldspine Dragon in front of the Scorching Crocodile took a step forward and shouted at Xiaozhi.
"Push!"
Xiaozhi looked at the sharp-eyed Coldback Dragon, which was also looking at him with determination. Xiaozhi saw a burning desire to fight in the Coldback Dragon's eyes, and Xiaozhi immediately understood what it meant and said.
"I understand, Coldspine Dragon! You want to replace the Scorching Crocodile and continue the battle with the Styracosaurus. Am I right..."
"Push! Pounce!"
The Coldback Dragon nodded, indicating that Xiaozhi was right, and Xiaozhi immediately agreed to the Coldback Dragon's request.
"Okay, Coldspine... It's a good opportunity for Styracosaurus to see how you've grown, so it can let you go on your adventure with peace of mind!"
As he said that, Xiaozhi turned his head and looked at the Scorching Crocodile behind the Coldspine Dragon.
"I'm sorry, Scorching Crocodile. Let the Coldspine Dragon fight next. We need to prove something to the Styracosaurus in another way... You should have a good rest from now on. Thank you for your hard work!"
“Dongga…”
The Scorching Crocodile expressed its understanding, and after coming to Xiaozhi's side, it sat down on the ground, breathing heavily.
The Styracosaurus was charging forward, and when it saw that the opponent in front of it had changed from Scorching Crocodile to Coldspine Dragon, it was stunned at first... Then it looked at the determined look in Coldspine Dragon's eyes, and heard what Xiaozhi said.
"Stingerback Dragon, next you will let the Coldback Dragon be your opponent. Open your eyes and take a good look. Use your full strength to strike and feel whether the Coldback Dragon is still the little baby you are protecting..."
After being stunned, the Styracosaurus emotionally accepted the Coldspine Dragon as its opponent after hearing what Xiaozhi said. It took hesitant steps to step out again, raised its arms high to activate the "Tile Splitting" skill, and punched the Coldspine Dragon hard.
Xiaozhi quickly ordered.
"Cryolophosaurus, use "Dragon Breath"! "
The deep purple dragon breath spewed out from the mouth of the Cold-Spine Dragon in the form of waves. This attack was extremely effective against the Stygian-Spine Dragon, but it was hit by the Stygian-Spine Dragon's powerful "Tile Splitting" skill, which cut the Cold-Spine Dragon's skills to the left and right.
The heavy punch landed, and after the attack of the Cold-Spine Dragon failed, the body immediately jumped backwards, causing the attack of the Styracosaurus to smash the ground heavily... After moving backwards, the Cold-Spine Dragon immediately steadied its shaky body and was alert to the opponent's every move.
Then, the air around the Cold-Spine Dragon actually flowed towards the Styracosaurus opposite. Looking up at the Styracosaurus, I saw it was breathing in the surrounding air. The flowing gas entered the Styracosaurus' mouth, and visible ice crystals gathered around it.
Faced with a familiar attack, Xiaozhi gave the order in a slightly flustered manner.
"It's 'Blizzard' again... Watch out, Coldspine, use 'Freeze Beam'!"
A violent "snowstorm" blew up from the cave again, blowing towards the Coldspine Dragon. The Coldspine Dragon also spit out extreme cold air and fired an "ice beam" at the Styracosaurus to attack.
Both Pokémon used ice-type skills that could counter the other, but the two skills were of different strengths and could not maintain a balance. Styracosaurus's "Blizzard" was like a huge wave sweeping across the ocean, while Coolspine's "Ice Beam" was like a stream flowing...
A huge blizzard hit, blowing away the Cold-Spine Dragon's beam and making it bend. Along with it, the Cold-Spine Dragon's body was also blown away and rolled into the air.