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Hmph, that's nothing special, not even as powerful as Monferno's Iron Fist.
"The opponent is probably a dual top-tier Rock Type and Bug Series, with both physical strength and move destructiveness reaching top-level standards. However, it's not good at moving quickly, just like the Multi-Spined Flower Stone Beast. It looks like Dragonite has a huge advantage in terms of mobility... Besides that, there are reaction speed and stamina," Fang Yuan quickly judged, continuing to issue commands, "Rain Dance."
Since it wasn't a Swimming Freely characteristic Ancient Armor, Fang Yuan chose the rain warfare tactic, planning to make the most of Dragonite's strengths.
"Bwoo~~!!"
Once Dragonite received the command, it immediately began to gather rain clouds. It and Milotic were both trained to nearly-top level at the Temple of the Sea. It was as if they were using Legendary resources from Lugia and Milotic from Kyogre, making rain their home field given such growth experiences.
Boom!!
As huge raindrops started to fall, the Hurricane around Dragonite became more terrifying, howling incessantly with thunder leaping in the dark clouds.
However, although Ancient Armor didn't possess the Swimming Freely trait, it had lived in the sea prior to evolving, so it wasn't affected by the rainy weather.
Meanwhile, seeing that Dragonite had no intention of coming down, Ancient Armor immediately chose to use the "Take Down" move, attacking Dragonite by throwing stones with its enormous strength.
Stones the size of a head were casually thrown by Ancient Armor. Although Dragonite managed to dodge, the next moment, a boom signaled a huge hole in the dark clouds, pierced by a stone.
The stone-throwing power was astounding!
Dragonite, not to be outdone, roared and summoned thunder, using the combination of Rain Dance and Thunder.
The next second, stones and lightning intertwine, creating an apocalyptic scene.
Besides that, the Hurricane created by Dragonite turned into countless wind blades slicing at Ancient Armor, but they could only leave faint scratches on its body.
On the ground, Ancient Armor's power seemed limitless, using the Take Down move to create a meteor shower flowing upstream, a fearsome offensive strategy that was exactly what Fang Yuan and company wanted.
Within the Wind Boundary, Dragonite's reaction speed also surpassed Ancient Armor's. Working with its Flying speed, Ancient Armor's attacks rarely hit, only able to damage Dragonite through shockwaves produced by the exploding chain reaction of several stones.
In close combat, Dragonite wouldn't stand a chance, but in a war of attrition, it gradually gained the upper hand.
Bang Bang Bang!!!!
Bang Bang Bang Bang!!!!!!!
After a three-minute war of attrition, Dragonite was the first to show signs of deteriorating condition, while on the other side, Ancient Armor was also starting to tire.
To turn the tide, Fang Yuan had two options. One was the "Bird's Nesting Technique," but Dragonite would be attacked by Ancient Armor upon landing. The second option was the "Rest" move...
"The opponent's condition has also declined, now is the time!"
From a distance, Fang Yuan, observing the situation, quickly gave an order, allowing Dragonite to enter Nightmare Mode.
Upon hearing the command, Dragonite's eyes instantly became filled with an oppressive force.
Under the dark clouds, the Ancient Armor, focusing its spirit on fighting Dragonite, suddenly felt a pressure filled with Evil Intent slow its attack by a beat.
When it looked at its opponent again, it saw that Dragonite had completed its metamorphosis.
The perfectly combined Awakening Power·Evil with airflow, Dragonite unfolded its wings and emitted a massive malevolence, forming a Dark Aura. Transforming Mental Power with the Power of Dreams, Rest and Sleep Talk moves were perfectly coordinated, temporarily giving Dragonite the strength to threaten top overlords.
In the sky, Nightmare Dragonite descended like a devil, changing from white to black flashes as it started a new round of fierce battle with Ancient Armor.
In Nightmare Mode, Dragonite's healing ability and reaction speed were both raised to top-level.
The battle between them gradually evolved into a top-level duel with severe aftershocks, causing the surrounding mountains to begin shaking.
During this period, Fang Yuan quietly guided Dragonite's actions through Mind Induction from behind. There was no need to use Heart Power to amplify Dragonite and extend the Nightmare Mode, since Heart Power couldn't bring about a qualitative change in Dragonite's strength, and using it here would just be a needless waste of stamina.
"Bwoo." In the midst of the intense battle, Eevee slowly realized something was wrong.
Ancient Armor, with its top-level comprehensive qualities, dragged the fight on until Dragonite could no longer control Nightmare Mode, causing it to lose its rationality.
"Don't worry," Fang Yuan said. Although Dragonite had lost its rationality, it could still fight. Under its instinctual consciousness, Dragonite continued to lock its attacks on Ancient Armor.
At this stage, Fang Yuan looked on calmly. Although Dragonite had now lost its rationality, as long as it was still attacking the enemy, there was no problem. At the critical moment, he could always use Heart Power to awaken Dragonite, which was another application of the power.
The brutal battle continued, the vicinity resembling a world split asunder.
All the while, Fang Yuan's heart was in his throat.
Unfortunately, even in the end, Nightmare Dragonite was unable to defeat its opponent. Not only was it awakened by Ancient Armor, but it was also knocked out, losing its fighting consciousness.
And after such a high-intensity battle, Ancient Armor itself was at the end of its tether, its condition no better than Milotic's previous opponent.
At last, its armor showed large and small cracks.
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