novelraw Chapter 496 - 497: Emperor Mole Breaks Through
Chapter 496 - 497: Emperor Mole Breaks Through
"Carb~ink~"
Just then, a light appeared on Carbink and fell on Excadrill's body.
Helping Hand!
Instantly, Excadrill's speed and momentum skyrocketed, giving Sableye a big shock. Forced, Sableye could only use "Protect." Because its movements could no longer keep up with Excadrill's speed.
Fortunately, Excadrill could only last one round. After one round, its "Foul Play" would teach Excadrill how to be a mole. Strength is not necessarily the greater the better!
Excadrill crashed into the semi-transparent light shield. But Sableye's "Protect" had amazing defensive power, which the current Excadrill could not shatter.
Just then, the elusive Banette appeared behind Carbink at some point, suddenly launching a "Shadow Ball," taking away the low-health Carbink directly.
"Medi~"
At the same time, Medicham finally broke free from the "Sandstorm Prison." Even the triple prison created jointly by Tyranitar, Cradily, and Bronzong was difficult to hold it. This Pokémon's strength was even above Sableye!
After regaining freedom, Medicham attacked with a combo of fists and feet, beating Tyranitar and Bronzong into retreat. Bronzong volunteered to be a shield to protect Tyranitar, but even with its amazing defense, its stamina drained frantically. As for Tyranitar, it was beaten to scurry away like a rat, retreating repeatedly. If not for Cradily's assistance from the side and the "Sandstorm Prison" for protection, it would probably have knelt long ago.
Hakamo-o tried to help but was sent flying by Medicham's punch, fainting directly. Although its reaction was fast, its movements were too slow for the Gym Leader-level Medicham and couldn't defend at all.
Excadrill, in its "Drill Form," although unable to see, could perceive everything through the sand; its eyes almost popped out in anger. Excadrill felt a fire burning ragingly in its heart.
"Exc~a~ Exc~a~drill~"
It was roaring! It was howling!
It blamed itself for being useless; clearly the big brother, yet difficult to lead the brothers to defeat the opponent. Especially seeing now, without even guardian Pokémon, having to risk battle aftermaths to command the battle!
All this seemed slow, but actually happened in an instant.
"Exc~a~drill~"
With a roar, Excadrill erupted.
Excadrill seemed to have broken some shackles; the purity of energy in its body rose, and its aura suddenly increased.
At the same time, its rotation speed also increased countless times. All the power in its body was condensed to one point, and the force chiseling on Sableye's "Protect" shield skyrocketed instantly.
"Sab~leye~"
Sableye's body trembled. Because its body was being pushed back continuously. Moreover, it could clearly feel that its energy shield couldn't hold on anymore.
Bang! Crack!
A sound like breaking glass rang out; cracks finally appeared on Sableye's "Protect" shield.
"Sab~leye~"
Sableye was scared out of its wits. Because it saw that the cracks on the shield were spreading rapidly like a spider web.
Ding! Crack!
Finally, the shield turned completely into fragments. Immediately after, Excadrill's "Super Drill" landed solidly on Sableye's body, perfectly hitting the red jewel on its chest.
"Sab~leye~"
Sableye was in immense pain. It could feel the jewel on its chest was about to be shattered. Excadrill's drill, breaking the surface with a point, had truly amazing destructive power!
Pushed back for dozens of meters, Sableye was finally smashed against the rock wall. When Excadrill retreated, it had already fainted with swirling eyes.
"This is... a breakthrough?"
Basalt and the lich old man spoke almost simultaneously, both with shock on their faces. Only Basalt was pleasantly surprised, while the old man was frightened.
At the critical moment, Excadrill actually broke the shackles, stepping from Pro-level to Gym Leader-level!
Even when his Pokémon suffered a big loss in the first encounter just now, the lich old man wasn't this surprised. Because in his eyes, Pro-level Pokémon were all insignificant minions. Only Gym Leader-level Pokémon could truly decide the outcome of the battle! So he didn't command just now, always leisurely, like a cat playing with a mouse.
But now, his mindset exploded. Because Basalt also gained a Gym Leader-level Pokémon. Although just newly entered Gym Leader-level, Excadrill's "Drill Run" skill was too weird and violent. Actually killing Sableye instantly with just one move. Although this was also related to Sableye's low defenses and HP. Even so, it was terrifying!
"Medicham, go all out, High Jump Kick!"
The lich old man finally got serious.
"Medi~"
Hearing this, Medicham rushed towards Cradily fiercely, raising its knee and smashing out, like a stream of light. Cradily's roots broke inch by inch in front of Medicham's "High Jump Kick," completely unable to resist.
Medicham's High Jump Kick hit Cradily's body; the latter paused and collapsed on the ground directly. As a Fighting-type ultimate move with a power of 130, and also super effective against the Rock-type Cradily, it was reasonable for Medicham to one-shot Cradily. This wave, Cradily really couldn't hold it!
Immediately after, Medicham leaped and attacked the low-stamina Tyranitar again. Seeing this, Bronzong immediately rushed over to volunteer as a shield but was sent flying by Medicham's punch.
Medicham was too strong! Clearly much stronger than Sableye! Crucially, Medicham was also a Psychic-type Pokémon, so Bronzong dared not use "Psychic Terrain," fearing it would boost Medicham's strength.
"Ty~ran~"
Tyranitar roared, emitting waves of black sound waves from its mouth.
Dark-type move: Snarl!
Tyranitar was trying its best to block, waiting for Emperor Mole's reinforcement. This coordination was completed under Bronzong's organization.
And Emperor Mole was indeed preparing to reinforce. But unexpectedly, Emperor Mole suddenly found itself unable to use "Drill Run" again.
"Damn it! What's going on?" Basalt was anxious.
"Hehe heh..."
The lich old man laughed secretly. Basalt didn't know, but he knew very well. Because knowing it was about to lose but before the Protect shield completely shattered, Sableye secretly used the weakening skill "Spite."
The Spite move only reduces the opponent's PP in games, but in reality, it can affect the opponent's move execution. So Excadrill, don't dream of using "Drill Run" again in a short time.
"Ty~ran~"
Excadrill failed to reinforce, and Tyranitar was killed directly by Medicham, its body crashing heavily to the ground. With Tyranitar's defeat, the Quicksand Domain stagnated directly. Even the power of the sandstorm in the air was declining rapidly.
The battle continued until now, simply tragic to the extreme.
On Basalt's side, only Excadrill with restricted moves, the low-health Bronzong, and Camerupt whose condition was declining rapidly due to excessive lava flow raising body temperature remained.
Conversely, on the lich old man's side, only the invincible Medicham remained! As for Banette and Zoroark, they had long been defeated by Camerupt.
Just this Medicham was really too strong! Basalt felt that even if Excadrill broke the shackles and entered the Gym Leader level, it definitely couldn't beat the opponent. The combination of Fighting and Psychic types made the opponent cultivate both magic and martial arts, with almost no major weaknesses. Fighting, really couldn't win!
"Who exactly are you?"
Basalt clenched his fists, looking at the lich old man. As for threatening with the Huaxia Alliance, Basalt didn't bother to say it. Fang Xiaolong's uniform was so obvious, yet the opponent didn't hesitate to kill. Killing one is killing; killing two is also killing. Basalt wouldn't think the opponent had scruples.
"Hehe."
The lich old man couldn't understand Basalt's words and was too lazy to answer, just sneering repeatedly.
"Medicham, finish them off!"
Although the situation became one against three, the lich old man still felt victory was in hand. No need for the Cofagrigus inside the cave to come out.