dmims Chapter 367 This wave, this wave is a victory of numbers!
Chapter 367 This wave, this wave is a victory of numbers!
Chapter 367 This wave, this wave is a victory of numbers!
Inside a luxury apartment in Niangguang City, Padiya region.
"Close-range hit, Absol falls!"
In front of the live broadcast camera, Qi Shu commented: "Absol's performance was already very good, but the timing of the close combat mixed in with the water flow was too tricky, and it was really difficult to completely dodge it."
She sighed softly and continued, "Besides, the Martial Arts Bear Master has a very high margin for error. Its powerful life-draining ability means that even if it misses a move, it won't be a big deal. If it misses this close-range attack, there will always be another one. It's just a matter of time."
Perhaps because the situation was too one-sided, Kiju's tone was not very excited, but rather full of regret for Absol.
"There's not much to say about this match. It was purely a victory for Martial Arts Master Xiong in terms of stats. Teacher Shuiye has also proven that he can still exert dominance on the battlefield without relying on tactical ingenuity."
The sentiment in the live stream chat had already subtly shifted.
[It's over. Putting myself in Merdan's shoes is truly hopeless. I can't win on offense, I can't defend, I've wasted my Mega Evolution resources, I've even tried releasing Absol and letting it rely on its instincts, but I still can't win! How am I supposed to play this?]
[Waaaaah, even a ten-year veteran of this online trolling community can't stand it anymore. Poor Uncle Merdan, please go easy on him, Prison Waters...]
[What are you saying? In a duel of this caliber, holding back would be the greatest disrespect to Mr. Merdan. Since they've stepped onto the battlefield, both sides are definitely here with the determination to go all out and strive for victory!]
[I've decided. There's no need for sentimentality on the battlefield. If Mr. Merdan can truly find a way to defeat this martial arts bear master in his prime, I believe everyone will genuinely cheer and celebrate for him!]
[Liaoshui has truly become a formidable force... This dominance is so overwhelming; it feels like even the top players from any other region wouldn't be able to handle this situation any better.]
[It's hard to say. I've never seen such a bizarre life-draining ability in the other champions' ace Pokémon. It's practically a perpetual motion machine...]
In Qi Shu's live stream, the vast majority of viewers were naturally friends, family, and fans who supported Xia Chi.
But when the match reached such a one-sided stage, witnessing a highly respected veteran being suppressed in such a way was truly remarkable.
The trend of the comments had unconsciously shifted from simply cheering for Xia Chi to feeling sorry for Mo Dan, who was in dire straits, and even began to hope for a glimmer of hope.
Qi Shu, who caught a glimpse of these comments during a break in the game, was both amused and exasperated.
She tossed her light blue pigtails, muttering to herself with a mixture of self-deprecation and longing, "Hmph... I wish I could deliver such a dominant performance in a competition of this level someday..."
This half-joking remark immediately filled the live stream with a cheerful atmosphere.
[Now, it's time for fantasy!]
Stop dreaming, wake up, Kiju-sama! You're usually the one getting beaten up~ (ruthlessly exposed.jpg)
"Hmph, you lot!"
Qi Shu feigned anger and clenched his fist. "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't underestimate a young girl's potential, just wait and see!"
After the joke, she quickly refocused on the tense match, her expression turning serious: "Alright, alright, let's continue watching the match. Mr. Merdan's fourth Pokémon is—Alolan form Persian!"
In the picture, a unique elf, quite different from the ordinary cat boss, stands gracefully on the water.
It has a coat of smooth, glossy bluish-gray fur like the finest silk, a slender and elongated body, and an innate air of nobility and indifference in its eyes.
This is the regional form that evolved due to its unique environment—Alola Cat Boss.
"This Pokémon is very rare; it could even be said to be one of Mr. Merdan's most representative Pokémon."
Because of its beautiful and unique fur, the Alola cat once faced a serious threat of illegal hunting.
In order to protect them, the Alola League had to classify them as strictly controlled Pokémon.
Therefore, apart from trainers native to Alola, it is extremely difficult for outsiders to catch them.
She picked up her juice, took a sip, cleared her throat, and refocused her gaze on the arena: "Let's see if this elegant and mysterious cat boss can pose any effective threat to the Martial Arts Bear Master, who has already fought three consecutive matches and is still in terrifying condition!"
On the battlefield, the battle horns sounded once again.
"A surprise high-five!"
Since the cat boss doesn't possess the same extraordinary intuition as Absol, Merdan naturally needs to take command personally.
His choice remains to seize the initiative from the start.
He attempted to disrupt the martial arts master's offensive rhythm by using preemptive moves.
The cat boss had just landed gracefully on the battlefield when it suddenly exerted force with its four paws, transforming into a streak of bluish-gray wind that was difficult to catch with the naked eye. Like a ghost, it skimmed across the water's surface and instantly leaped in front of the martial arts bear master.
That seemingly soft, fleshy palm pad contained a terrifying energy that shook the very soul, and with an aura that terrified the spirit, it slammed down hard towards the face of the martial arts bear master.
A surprise high-five!
Cat Boss's speed was already exceptional, and with the added preemptive energy of [High Five Surprise Attack], its activation speed even exceeded the reaction speed of Martial Arts Bear Master.
Snapped-
A crisp explosion rang out in the air.
The martial arts master's massive body trembled violently, as if struck in the mind by an invisible hammer, and a brief look of confusion and bewilderment flashed in his eyes.
The "Cowardice" effect has been successfully activated!
The martial arts master's movements froze for a moment.
Modan's eyes flashed with a sharp light; how could he let go of this hard-won advantage?
He barely paused; the next command followed immediately: "Hypnosis!"
"Meow—!"
The Alola cat boss let out a cry with a strange and alluring power, and its amethyst-like eyes suddenly lit up, emitting a mesmerizing and dangerous pink glow.
A surge of superpower energy containing a strong sleep-inducing force rippled outwards like waves, enveloping the martial arts bear master who was standing nearby in a state of "cowardice"!
Succeeded?
The hearts of all the viewers were in their throats.
However, the martial arts bear master's will was incredibly strong, and the mental impact of the "cowardice" effect lasted only for a very brief moment.
Just before the hypnotic light wave was about to hit its body, it shook its head violently, and its eyes instantly regained their clarity.
With an almost instinctive sense of danger and a strong mental resistance, its massive body suddenly flashed to the side and rear, and a hazy pink light wave brushed past its fur before dissipating into the air.
Hypnosis failed!
Despite failing to land a single blow, Merdan's face showed little sign of frustration.
Hypnosis is not a reliable method of application, especially when the opponent is a martial arts master with an almost superhuman willpower.
Successfully executing the [High Five Surprise Attack] control has already achieved the initial strategic objective.
Taking advantage of this precious moment when he still controlled the pace of the battle, he immediately launched a follow-up offensive.
"Fraud!"
It's still the same Dark-type move that uses the opponent's terrifying physical attack to its advantage.
Unbeknownst to many, this seems to have become one of the most effective counterattack methods for many trainers when facing Xia Chi's explosive physical attacker.
The pitch-black, malevolent energy, like a living shadow, coiled around the sharp claws of the cat boss. With a nimble twist, it skillfully deflected the attack towards the waist and abdomen of the martial arts bear master.
Martial Arts Master Xiong accepted all challenges in this head-on confrontation.
It didn't even make any dodging motion; instead, the fighting spirit in its eyes burned even brighter.
"The water flows continuously!"
The command was given, and the fists danced again.
The surging water energy, accompanied by a continuous stream of punches, rushed towards Boss Cat.
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The [Deception] ghost claw struck first, and the dark energy exploded at the martial arts bear master's waist, bringing a sharp pain.
But then...
Bang bang bang—
The martial arts master Xiong Shi's water-based attacks, like a barrage of heavy artillery, had already completely covered the area.
The cat's nimble figure appeared incredibly frail in the face of such a dense barrage of attacks. It tried its best to dodge, but was still struck by several heavy water-flow fist energies.
"Meow!"
With a piercing scream, the cat boss's elegant body was blasted away and crashed heavily into the water in the distance, splashing up a huge spray.
The existence of the [Grass-type Bond Crest] has unknowingly increased the physical attack power of the Martial Arts Urshifu by more than 100%!
Even the seemingly basic [Water Flow Combo] contains a terrifyingly destructive power in each punch.
In just one exchange, the Cat Boss was already severely injured.
"One-hit kill style, close-quarters combat!"
Xia Chi's pursuit arrived in an instant, like a persistent boil.
The energy attributes around Martial Arts Master Xiong suddenly changed, and the smooth, flowing aura of continuous attacks instantly transformed into the explosive power of a single strike.
Its massive body moved as if it were teleporting, closing in on the cat boss who had just struggled out of the water, and its right fist, carrying a powerful punch with the will to destroy everything, slammed out fiercely!
Close combat!
Merdan shouted, "Boss Cat, hold on! Use Delay!"
Delay, a Dark-type move, can briefly suppress the opponent, significantly delaying their move release speed for a short period.
This move failed to withstand the immediate close-quarters attack, but whether it was because Modan's Rejuvenating Roar had an effect or because the damage was just a little bit lacking, Cat Boss actually survived the terrifying blow that Martial Arts Bear Master was determined to deliver.
Immediately, a glint of indomitable light flashed in the eyes of the almost lifeless Cat Boss, and he sent a faint dark energy ripple toward the oncoming Martial Arts Bear Master.
The ripples, like an invisible swamp, instantly enveloped Martial Arts Master Xiong.
Just as the martial arts master was about to deliver the finishing blow with his next punch, his movements suddenly froze. As if trapped in a viscous snare, the execution of his move was forcibly slowed down, becoming incredibly sluggish.
This feeling is extremely uncomfortable, like punching cotton with all your might, unable to exert your strength.
This unexpected and somewhat uncommon move made Xia Chi raise an eyebrow slightly, and a sense of vigilance instantly rose in his heart.
What is he going to do?
"Now!"
Merdan immediately gave his answer: "Brainless action!"
Brute force, a common physical attack, simple yet powerful.
Ignoring all defenses and ability changes, it forcibly reduces the opponent's stamina to the same level as the user's. At this moment, the cat boss's stamina is already completely on its last legs!
Xia Chi felt a chill run down his spine. At this moment, he finally understood Mo Dan's intricately planned scheme.
First, use [Delay] to forcibly delay the martial arts bear master's fatal blow, creating an extremely brief glimmer of hope.
Then, using the rule-level move [Brute Force], he forcibly dragged the martial arts bear master, who was still in good condition, into the abyss of near death as well.
And what awaits Martial Arts Master Bear after that is a lightning-fast flash of light, which, though weak, is enough to finish off the wounded!
[Brutal Attack] + [Lightning Flash] is a common strategy in online battles, but rarely seen in real-world battles.
Not to mention the king-level stage.
But this overlooked tactic has proven incredibly deadly at this moment.
At this moment, due to the "delayed" state, Martial Arts Master Xiong is unable to make an effective response or finish off the opponent in time.
Return the Martial Arts Urshifu to its Poké Ball?
Not to mention that this will completely shatter Master Xiong's belief and desire to "win six games in a row", how disappointed and sad he must be after the game.
Even if you switch to a fully-equipped Pokémon, it's highly likely that it will be forcibly taken down by the Meowth's brute force + quick attack combo, leaving it with low health.
This result is undoubtedly even more devastating.
No, we can't change it!
In the blink of an eye, Xia Chi had already considered countless possibilities in his mind, and finally came to the only conclusion: he had no choice but to fight head-on!
Trust Master Bear, trust its innate fighting instincts, and... the unique power of bonds that belong to it!
Just as Xia Chi's thoughts were racing, the cat boss in the arena, barely holding on to the life force that seemed to be about to be extinguished, swung a seemingly light claw at the sluggish martial arts bear master.
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A strange energy instantly enveloped the martial arts bear master.
Its original, abundant vitality was forcibly and brutally stripped away.
In just a moment, its condition plummeted from healthy to the same precarious, near-death state as the cat boss.
A strong sense of weakness washed over it like a tidal wave, almost causing it to collapse to the ground.
The outcome hinges on this!
"Now! A flash of lightning!"
Merdan's final command was given.
In the eyes of the cat boss, a final burst of light erupted, as it poured all its remaining strength into its limbs.
His figure transformed into a streak of white lightning, almost invisible to the naked eye, and launched a final charge towards the martial arts master Xiong Shi, who was standing close at hand and was also barely breathing!
However, at the very moment that Merdan shouted the "Speed Strike" command... or even a fraction of an instant earlier.
Xia Chi's command had already resounded throughout the entire venue.
"Martial Arts Bear Master, Left Fist, Surprise Attack!"
The instant the command was given.
The martial arts bear master, whose movements were originally slowed down by the [Delay] effect, suddenly had a swift and shadowy evil attribute energy gathering on his left fist at an unprecedented speed!
The unique bond of [Martial Arts Dual Extremes] for Martial Arts Bear Master has been fully activated. When using the left fist to launch an attack, the speed of its moves will break through the limit, reaching an astonishing 300%!
Furthermore, this is compounded by the preemptive energy boost inherent in the [Ambush] move itself.
With a whoosh, a deep purple fist shadow seemed to transcend the constraints of time, tearing apart the stickiness created by the "delayed" state, striking first despite being behind!
The white lightning bolt that Cat Boss transformed into was only a hair's breadth away from Martial Arts Bear Master; the icy touch of his fingertips was almost already felt.
But this tiny difference is like an insurmountable chasm!
Thud—
A dull, loud bang erupted instantly.
Martial Arts Master Xiong's left fist struck out first at a speed beyond the limits of visual perception, hitting Cat Boss's unprotected chest and abdomen heavily.
The cat's charge came to an abrupt halt, its sharp claws hanging limply.
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