hotmtlnovel Chapter 420 Water Battle: Tyranitar vs. Milotic!
Chapter 420 Water Battle: Tyranitar vs. Milotic!
Chapter 420 Water Battle: Tyranitar vs. Milotic!
Milotic's release of this [hypnotic spell] was perfectly timed and concealed.
Instead of abruptly unleashing its power during the standoff, it cleverly utilized the chaos created when Tyranitar's [Thunder Fist] slammed into the water.
The water droplets, carrying golden arcs of electricity, formed a natural visual barrier.
Milotic's uncontrollable, painful convulsions caused by the electric shock perfectly concealed the moment when strange energy condensed in its eyes.
Two dark purple spiral waves of light, as if piercing through the still-falling water curtain and the still-dissipating lightning, silently shot towards Bangiras not far away.
Lulina never gave any explicit instructions regarding the [hypnosis] spell.
Clearly, this was a tactical trap that she and Milos had carefully set up before the match.
This also means that Tyranitar has almost no reaction time to receive a warning from its trainer.
In addition, there's the increased accuracy from Milotic's previously successful [Coil] skill.
This [hypnosis technique], which is timed so cleverly and unexpectedly, is theoretically almost impossible to fail.
If Tyranitar is hit by [Hypnosis] at the start of the battle and falls into a state of sleep, it would undoubtedly be disastrous for a Pokémon like Tyranitar that relies on continuous attacks and buffs.
Milnas will gain a valuable respite and time to reposition itself.
Whether it's using [Rain] to completely cover up the obstructing sandstorm weather, further strengthening the defense, or even taking advantage of the opponent's slumber to launch a powerful attack...
Tactical options will become exceptionally abundant.
In short, if this [hypnosis] hits, Lulina will be able to seize that extremely slim chance of a comeback despite the huge difference in strength.
However, just as the dark purple light wave was about to touch Bangiras at the critical moment.
Despite its massive size, Bangalore displayed an astonishing reaction speed, jerking its entire upper body and head backward while its powerful legs kicked out forcefully in the water.
Boom—
A huge splash erupted again, and more than two-thirds of Tyranitar's body, including its head which was about to be hit by the hypnosis, was instantly submerged beneath the murky water.
The energy wave of hypnosis barely grazed the tip of its carapace, which had risen just before it entered the water, before disappearing into the water behind it, creating only two barely perceptible ripples.
Perfect dodge!
On the contestant's platform, Lulina's pupils suddenly contracted, and a look of disbelief flashed across her face.
How could you possibly dodge that?
The release of that hypnotic spell was almost perfect, with the timing, cover, and suddenness all executed flawlessly. How could Bangiras possibly make such a precise evasive maneuver in such a short time?
Unless this wasn't an on-the-spot reaction, but rather something that was anticipated beforehand!
Lulina instantly understood, and her heart sank slightly.
His attempt to use the "coil" tactic, which seemed to target physical attacks but actually concealed a hypnotic killing move, was probably seen through from the very beginning.
In Xia Chi's eyes, the [Coil] command was perhaps an overly deliberate attempt to cover up a flaw. Milotic clearly had more efficient special defense enhancement methods, such as Light Screen, so why did it choose [Coil], which didn't offer much benefit?
The answer likely lies in the "trivial" hit rate increase that comes with [Coil], which is precisely to ensure the hit of subsequent key control skills.
"As expected... it's too naive to think you can fool him with tactics of this level."
Lulina sighed inwardly, but the flames in her eyes did not go out; instead, they burned even brighter because of the strength of her opponent.
A single misstep does not mean the failure of the entire battle.
"Melnas, rain!"
Lulina quickly adjusted her mindset, her voice remaining resolute.
The hypnosis failed, but the core tactical approach remained unchanged.
[Rain Dance] is crucial, as it not only directly enhances the power of Milotic's Water-type moves, but also dispels the sandstorm weather brought by Tyranitar's [Sandstorm], stripping it of the special defense bonus it enjoys during sandstorms.
With this ebb and flow, Milotic's effective output capability will experience a qualitative leap.
In the water, Milotic, having just endured the aftershocks of the lightning punch, suppressed its discomfort, raised its long neck, and let out a long, ethereal chant towards the sky above the arena.
Its body began to emit a soft blue glow, resonating with the surrounding water elements. The water vapor in the air began to gather rapidly, and the simulated skylight on the stadium dome seemed to dim a bit, as dark clouds were brewing.
However, Xia Chi's command sounded almost simultaneously with Lulina's, or even a fraction faster.
"Bangilas, provocation!"
Whoosh—
Bangalore suddenly emerged from the water with its massive head and upper body, water droplets cascading down its menacing carapace like a waterfall.
Its fierce eyes were fixed on Milotic, who was guiding the [rainmaking] ritual.
With a wide grin, a dark red energy wave, imbued with intense interference and rage, spewed from its mouth, heading straight for Milotic.
provocative!
This forces the opponent to use only offensive moves for a short period of time, preventing them from using any change-type skills!
Thanks to the speed boost from a [Dragon Dance], the [Taunt] energy wave struck Milotic precisely before the [Rainbow] clouds could fully form.
"Fur!"
Milotic's chanting abruptly stopped, and the blue light that had gathered around him suddenly became disordered and dissipated.
The rainmaking attempt was successfully stopped!
Despite repeated tactical setbacks, Lulina did not lose her composure.
Milotic, Water Tail!
Logically speaking, Milotic's physical attack ability is naturally far inferior to its special attack ability.
However, with the [Coil] buff, Milotic's physical attack is enhanced.
Secondly, Tyranitar's Special Defense is too high in sandstorm weather, so using Special Attack moves may not be as effective.
Instead, you should take advantage of the physical attack bonus from [Coil] and use the physical move [Water Tail] for a strong attack!
Xia Chi's instructions were concise and powerful.
"Thunder Fist, intercept!"
Milotic's long, powerful tail was instantly enveloped by a surging, azure water, like a giant hammer made of flowing water, tearing through the air with a whistling sound and surging water energy, sweeping towards Tyranitar at the waist.
Where the water flows, the air becomes moist and ripples appear.
Bangiras, however, showed no intention of dodging this powerful blow.
On its right fist, which it had just retracted, blinding golden lightning once again gathered wildly, crackling and ionizing the surrounding air, giving off a faint smell of burning.
Immediately, a heavy fist wrapped in violent lightning slammed down on the massive, sweeping tail of water.
boom-
The picture seems to freeze at this moment.
On one side was a dazzling and violent fist of lightning, and on the other side was a massive, surging tail of water.
The blue and gold energy radiance intertwined intensely.
However, the stalemate lasted for less than half a second.
The absolute disparity in strength was laid bare at this moment.
"Gaho!"
With a deafening roar, the golden light on his lightning fist surged, forcefully shattering the seemingly unstoppable tail of water.
The dissipated water flow turned into a torrential downpour, while Tyranitar's unstoppable fist slammed solidly into Milotic's tail scales.
"Fur—"
Milotic let out a painful cry as its slender body was blasted backward by the overwhelming force.
The waves that were stirred up reached heights of over ten meters and did not subside for a long time.
Bangilas, pressing his advantage, took heavy steps and attempted to wade through the water to pursue them.
However, the waterway once again became its biggest obstacle.
Its massive body moves extremely slowly in the water, with each step generating enormous resistance, making it far less swift and fierce than it is on land.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Milotic, who had fallen into the water, endured the intense pain and numbness from its tail, nimbly flipped over, and dived deep underwater again. With the help of the water's protection and its own swimming speed, it quickly distanced itself from Tyranitar.
The water ring continued to emit a healing glow, slowly repairing its injuries.
"Bangilas, get to the island!"
Xia Chi quickly changed his strategy.
Bangilas understood, growled, adjusted its direction, and waded towards a floating island beside it, its heavy footsteps leaving long trails in the water.
With some effort, it finally climbed onto the relatively dry rocky land and escaped the confines of the water.
"Ice Fist towards the water!"
Xia Chi's instructions came one after another.
Standing on the edge of the floating island, Tyranitar instantly gathered a bone-chilling white aura on his left fist, as if the air itself was frozen, condensing into tiny ice crystals.
It bent down and slammed its fist, which was wreathed in a chilling aura, into the water surrounding the floating island.
Click—
A series of teeth-grinding freezing sounds rang out.
Centered on the point where Tyranitar's fist landed, pure white frost rapidly spread in all directions.
Wherever it passed, the surging waves were frozen in an instant, and the clear water surface instantly turned into a hard layer of ice.
In just a few seconds, a large area of water was frozen into a smooth and cold ice field, reflecting a cold white light under the venue lights.
Bangilas stepped onto the ice, its heavy feet creaking under the weight of the ice, leaving behind a web of cracks in its footprints. But it finally gained a relatively stable foothold and space to move.
Not coming out?
Xia Chi looked at Milotic, who remained motionless, hidden deep in the unfrozen water or under the ice, without any impatience.
"Tyranitar, continue the dragon dance!"
The provocation state continues, preventing Milotic from using alteration abilities to enhance or heal. It can only stall for time, waiting for the slow healing from the Water Ring, or look for an opportunity to attack.
In this situation, continuing to strengthen and snowball the advantage is undoubtedly a prudent choice for Bangilas.
"roar!"
Tyranitar stood firm on the cold ice and began his powerful [Dragon Dance] once more.
The golden dragon energy, like a raging flame, coiled around its fierce body, and its aura surged once again!
"Now, Milos, hot water!"
Lulina was waiting for the moment when Tyranitar's movements were restricted on the ice!
"Splash!"
A thinner section of ice suddenly broke open, and Milotic's slender body leaped up like a dragon emerging from the abyss.
While still in mid-air, it opened its mouth and spewed out a scorching torrent of boiling steam and bubbling bubbles.
[Hot water]!
The scalding water jet didn't shoot directly at Bangiras, but instead swept across the ice surface at Bangiras' feet and around him in a fan shape.
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A violent reaction occurs the instant hot water comes into contact with the cold ice surface.
A piercing sound of steam jets rang out, and large plumes of white mist billowed and spread.
The hard ice layer melted and cracked rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye under the continuous scouring of hot water.
Boom—
The ice beneath Bangilas' feet finally could not withstand its own weight and the erosion of the hot water, and collapsed and shattered completely.
Tyranitar's massive body immediately lost its balance, and with the sound of ice shattering and a loud splash, it plunged back into the icy water, forcibly interrupting [Dragon Dance].
Milotic, Water Tail!
Lulina's offensive was relentless.
Milotic used its descent momentum to create a surge of water with its tail, slamming it down hard on Tyranitar, who was struggling in the water trying to regain its footing.
This attack, having been built up, was made even more powerful by the acceleration of the fall!
Bangilas is unable to move easily in the water, making it difficult for him to effectively dodge or concentrate his strength to counterattack. He can only barely raise his strong arms to cross and block.
boom!
The tail of the water slammed heavily onto Bangiras's crossed arms, causing him to sink and splash water everywhere.
But Tyranitar, with his monstrous defense, managed to withstand the attack, only letting out a muffled groan.
At the same time, its body flashed with golden energy once again—
The second Dragon Dance was forcibly completed amidst a lull in the attacks.
Its attack and speed have reached a new and terrifying level!
"Milkyr, wrap around it, tighten!"
Lulina knew she couldn't let Tyranitar fully recover; she had to keep the pressure on him.
Milotic's long, supple body instantly wrapped around Tyranitar's body, which was submerged in water.
Using the buoyancy of the water and its own strength, it twists and turns its body, trying to drag Bangilas off balance and plunge it into deeper water, using the threat of drowning to restrict the land predator's movements and even cause sustained damage.
Bangilas felt a tightness all over his body, a powerful binding force coming from him, and his opponent was trying to drag him to the bottom of the water.
It roared furiously, its body, covered in golden energy, bulged like steel, and violent power surged within it.
crunch—
A sound, as if metal was being forcibly twisted, came from the point of entanglement.
Milotic felt an irresistible force breaking free of its restraints. Its pride in its flexibility and strength seemed to be struggling against this fully enhanced beast.
"Tyranitar, Thunder Fang!"
Xia Chi's voice rang out.
Taking advantage of Milotic's full strength and the moment when it was unable to break free quickly, Tyranitar's huge mouth full of sharp teeth suddenly opened, and dazzling golden lightning danced wildly on its sharp teeth, exuding a destructive aura.
It suddenly turned its head and bit down hard on the neck that Milotic was wrapped around it.
Sizzle—
The dull thud of sharp teeth embedding into tough scales and the explosive roar of lightning striking the body exploded simultaneously, and Milotic let out a piercing scream.
[Thunder Fang] not only brought sharp, piercing pain, but the violent electric current also instantly pierced through most of its body, bringing the double torment of burning and paralysis.
Even with the [Water Ring] providing continuous healing, the terrifying damage that erupted in an instant almost made its vision go black, its consciousness slacken, and the binding force involuntarily loosened.
Taking advantage of the situation, Tyranitar broke free of his restraints. His massive left fist rose high, and countless sharp, angular rocks instantly coalesced above Milotic!
The rocks, enveloped in violent energy, emitted a heavy, earthy-yellow glow.
"Rockfall!"
Following Xia Chi's command, the energy rock slammed down on Milotic, whose movements were slowed by excruciating pain and paralysis.
boom-
Countless sharp rocks rained down on the waters where Milotic was, creating a continuous series of heavy impacts and explosions.
Water splashed and pebbles flew together, and the entire venue trembled slightly.
Even though Water-type moves have resistance to Rock-type moves, halving the damage, the power of this Rock Slide is still devastating against Tyranitar's terrifying attack power, which is maximized after two Dragon Dances.
The splashes of water and the dust slowly dissipated.
Milotic floated silently on the murky water, its iridescent scales having lost all their luster, its body covered in wounds and charred black, its eyes closed, and it had lost its ability to fight.
The camera quickly zoomed in on Rotom, confirming the result, and then Milotic's image dimmed on the scoreboard behind Lulina's table.
In the first battle, Xia Chi's Tyranitar won!