"Stomach acid that erases abilities?"
Fang Yuan's expression turned grave, as the current opponent posed a more challenging threat than the previous two.
Cradily stood like a supreme ruler upon the earth, capable of easily altering the terrain, and it possessed a special stomach acid that could erase the powers of an opponent's abilities.
If the physical strength of the previously encountered Anomalocaris was formidable to the point of ignoring Dragonite's attacks, then Cradily dominated by controlling the environment, placing itself in an absolute defense mode.
The battle style of the Exploding Magnet Monster was all about strong offense.
Iron Sand Whip... Electromagnetic Storm... Super Electromagnetic Gun...
These powerful combination moves were the foundation for the Exploding Magnet Monster to severely damage its opponents.
Unfortunately, without entering its Electromagnetic Armament State, the Exploding Magnet Monster, facing such an opponent with top-level defensive capabilities, could hardly exert its full strength despite having numerous attacks at its disposal.
Teleport... Extreme Gravity...
As blue lightning burst forth, Fang Yuan swung his arm, unwavering, and continued to direct the Exploding Magnet Monster to launch relentless attacks. At this juncture, the Instant Teleportation Technique was key to turning the tide.
Boom boom boom!!!
Boom boom boom!!!!!
The terrifying rock domain completely enshrouded Cradily, continuously strengthening it.
Even Teleport couldn't get close enough.
After issuing commands, Fang Yuan was drenched in sweat.
No good... With the Exploding Magnet Monster's attack frequency and intensity, it couldn't break through Cradily's absolute defense.
This Cradily had mastered defensive coordination and combination moves to an incredibly skilled level.
Unlike the Multi-Spined Anomalocaris and Ancient Armor, Cradily was on another level of power. Even if the Exploding Magnet Monster could threaten the weaker Top Overlords, it was ineffective against this Cradily.
Because...
"The third Pokemon we've encountered has the power of Top Second Stage?"
Fang Yuan gritted his teeth...
Although it wasn't a top-level one-hit kill technique that was being manipulated with ease, the reasoning was the same for defense moves; Cradily had mastered defensive synergistic combination techniques to perfection.
It could be considered Top Second Stage.
Facing this Cradily with absolute defense, Fang Yuan finally recalled the Exploding Magnet Monster, not planning to send out a swarm of Gear Children for a beating, but deciding to utilize a war of attrition.
Immediately following,
Monferno was dispatched by Fang Yuan and under his command, swiftly entered the second gate of Thunderflame Mode·Eight Gates, elevating its strength into the top-tier domain!!
When still weak, Monferno's activation of the second gate merely elevated its Fighting Attribute to top level, but now, already possessing nearly-top level strength ordinarily, its second gate activation elevated both its Fighting and Fire Attributes to top-tier mastery.
Monferno, a Dual-series top tyrant with mastery of the Thunder Flame Interweaving Force, stood as an exceptional combatant within the first phase, its power no less than the previous two Fossil Spirits.
However, against Cradily's absolute defense, Monferno still faced immense pressure.
"Under the second gate state, every punch you throw will be as destructive as the Exploding Magnet Monster's Great Moves; the Railgun can momentarily break through the opponent's absolute defense, and your fists can do the same."
"Moreover, compared to the Exploding Magnet Monster, you're more agile and quick, and you only have one chance to break through all the defenses in front of you and get close to the opponent."
"The Exploding Magnet Monster has already drained a lot of the opponent's Physical Strength. Now it's your turn to take it out of its Rooting state!"
Throughout the battle, Cradily hadn't moved an inch. Obeying Fang Yuan's command, Monferno maneuvered on the Ground, continuously closing in on Cradily, shattering and incinerating every defense technique in its path, whether rocks or vines.
As for Cradily's stomach acid, saline water, Energy Ball, Monferno dodged them all, with its nerves stimulated by Thunder and Lightning.
Even Earthquake techniques couldn't reach Monferno, who guessed the opponent's fighting style and skillfully dealt with them using Moonwalk Skill, following Fang Yuan's optimal directions given via Mind Induction.
The opponent's strength lay only in defense moves... and that too only in a Rooted state.
Compared to a genuine Top Second Stage, such a battle style was quite limited. Finding an opportunity, it wasn't impossible to win!
Boom boom boom!!!!
Monferno, with no time to catch its breath, launched a barrage assault, shattering all defenses before it and finally reached Cradily...
"Sonic Fist!"
Following that, Monferno's fierce close combat attacks were faster and much more violent than those of the Exploding Magnet Monster. With Cradily being cornered, controlling Sandstorm, Earth Power, and Primal Force for absolute defenses wasn't so easy now, and Monferno wouldn't give it that chance.
However, even though it was so, the battle that had already taken place allowed Cradily to significantly strengthen itself through Primal Force, and it engaged Monferno in close combat with its eight tentacles. Monferno didn't have much of an advantage.
But as defense was not its forte, Cradily's close combat abilities were clearly lacking. Even though Monferno's fists couldn't match Cradily's eight tentacles, Monferno's Fire Fighting Techniques made Cradily quite hesitant.
"Uwah!!!!!"
Finally, Monferno, fueled by Fury Eruption, landed a full-power punch on Cradily, toppling the formidable foe. Monferno itself also lost its ability to fight, as it was already exhausted. It was just unwilling to fall and had been holding on through sheer will until that moment.