stonecrandall Chapter 442 Evolution, Salamence!
Chapter 442 Evolution, Salamence!
A flash of lightning appeared in Ray's sharp eyes, and then, in an instant, all the fine, needle-like yellow fur on its body stood on end.
Each hair seemed to be covered with a visible golden halo, a manifestation of highly concentrated electrical energy.
Rayquaza lowered its body slightly, its mane bristling like a ring of golden spikes, exuding a powerful aura of menace.
From deep within its throat came a low, powerful growl, like a harbinger of thunder rolling in the dark clouds.
Immediately afterwards, dazzling golden lightning, like a flood bursting its banks, surged wildly from Reibu's body.
These golden lightning bolts were not a single, huge arc of electricity, but rather transformed into countless tiny, dense arcs of electricity.
These tiny electric arcs darted through the air, intertwining and leaping, forming an impenetrable electric net that swept over the armored dragon.
Even though Jolteon had used almost all its strength in its attack, Shellder did not flinch. It stood still, letting the electric attack fall on it.
"boom--!"
Lightning flashed, and the armored dragon's body trembled slightly, but it still did not fall.
“This…” Denji’s eyes widened.
It's not just Pikachu's power that's extraordinary.
Even the durability of the Shell Dragon is like that? How on earth does this guy train Pokémon?
Dianci was lost in confusion.
"Shellion, can you continue fighting?" Ash asked.
"..." The armored dragon did not respond, but it proved its determination with its actions.
Ash saw that Shellder showed no signs of giving up, but instead became increasingly agitated, as if it had reached its limit in terms of accumulated power and was just one final push away.
Seeing the scene before him, Denji suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
He didn't understand why this armored dragon was so durable.
Although my Jolteon is mainly focused on speed training, its attack power is not too bad. After so many rounds, the Shellder should be defeated by now.
On the other side, Ash showed a relieved smile, as he had expected.
Ash recalled what Professor Oak had said during their previous communication.
......
He said that when the Shellder was in the backyard, it was always busy every day. It liked to provoke other Pokémon and let them attack it. Several months passed like this. In terms of endurance alone, even Ash's Snorlax might not be able to compare to it. Its body should have accumulated a terrifying amount of power long ago, just waiting for the day when it would be fully released.
Ash chose to trust and cooperate with Shellder's choice. He knew that this was the path Shellder had chosen itself, a path full of thorns, but one that could lead to the top.
......
Inside the seaside dojo right now.
After Jolteon's Electric Shot was blocked by Shellder's Protect, Denji finally lost all patience. He knew very well that relying solely on ranged attacks would hardly end the match, and he was already tired of this one-sided battle. It would be better to end it as soon as possible.
Recalling how Ash only managed to get his Shellder to put up a decent fight when Jolteon used Thunder Fang, Denji once again chose to end the match with close combat.
"Rayle, Quick Attack!"
With a determined look, the Jolteon moved, its figure vanishing instantly. The next second, it appeared beside the Shellder, its legs flashing with dazzling white light, and kicked fiercely at the Shellder.
"Double kick!"
"Bang! Bang!"
The armored dragon didn't react in time and was hit head-on, its body sliding backward a distance.
"Joebue, Thunder Fang!"
Denji gave the armored dragon no chance to catch its breath and continued to give orders.
Jolteon closed in on the Shell Dragon again, its teeth flashing with dazzling electricity, and it bit down hard on the Shell Dragon.
"Arthropod, Dragon Claw!"
Ash's voice came again.
Blue light once again wrapped around the claws of the Armored Dragon, heading straight for Jolteon's attack.
"boom!"
The two attacks collided again.
This time, the Shell Dragon and Jolteon were almost evenly matched, with Shell Dragon only slightly losing the battle.
"Shell Dragon, continue using Dragon Dance!"
Ash's voice was full of confidence; he believed that Shellder would be able to persevere.
The armored dragon's body emitted bursts of blue light once more, the blessing of the Dragon Dance continuing.
"Don't even think about succeeding! Jolteon, use Rage Volt and Thunder at the same time!"
Denji had no intention of giving Shell Dragon any more chances to improve its abilities; he decided to end the battle with his strongest attack.
Jolteon was instantly enveloped in dazzling golden lightning, followed by a thunderous roar. The lightning coiled around Jolteon grew even more intense, and then Jolteon's body transformed into a golden bolt of lightning, charging towards Shellder with overwhelming force.
"Arthropod, charge forward with your life!"
Ash was forced to stop Dragon Dance. He knew that Shellder couldn't dodge Mad Volt's attack and had no choice but to fight it head-on.
The armored dragon's body was instantly enveloped in white light, and it did not hesitate at all, even when it was weaker than the stronger one.
"boom--!"
The two Pokémon collided violently, creating a deafening roar.
The powerful shockwave spread outwards from the two points, kicking up dust from the ground.
Jolteon was knocked back by the powerful force of the charge, while Shellder was sent flying by the powerful electric current and impact of Mad Volt, crashing heavily to the ground.
"Ankylosaurus!"
Ash looked nervously at the fallen Shellder, feeling tense as well.
Xiao Guang and Xiao Gang in the audience also held their breath, silently sweating for the armored dragon.
The opposing Electric Dragon finally reached the bottom and breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems this round of the competition is over. The armored dragon is no longer able to move."
Dianci raised his hand, preparing to announce the result of the match.
Tiny cracks began to appear on the armored dragon's hard shell, and they spread rapidly like a spider web.
"Click...click click..."
The subtle yet dense cracking sounds echoed in the silent arena, clearly reaching everyone's ears and stirring their hearts.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light burst forth from the armored dragon's body, like the rising sun, instantly illuminating the entire arena.
The light was intense and sacred, as if it contained boundless vitality and seemed to be announcing the arrival of a new era.
"what?!"
Denji's eyes widened; he never expected that the Armored Dragon would evolve at this moment.
The light faded, and Salamence reappeared in the same spot.
"Roar--!!"
Salamence roared to the sky, its voice filled with rage. Its scarlet eyes were fixed on Jolteon in front of it, burning with a fierce anger that seemed to want to incinerate everything.
The powerful aura emanating from Salamence made the atmosphere on the entire battlefield oppressive, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on everyone's hearts.
P.S.: This chapter was written in a hurry; please point out any errors.