Chapter 191

Alakazam, now a master of Alakazam, clapped his hands together, and the spoons surrounding him began to move on their own. A special power emanated from his body, and then—a thin layer of pink light began to shimmer on his body.

"Oh?"

Qiao Ran watched this series of reactions with some curiosity. It was the first time he had seen this Ability Trace. Was it... a copy of Mega Dianxi's Magic Bounce Ability?

Magic Bounce is a powerful skill that can reflect attacks without being affected by the opponent's changing moves. It includes special skills such as status ailments, stat reduction, and Leech Seed. It is this skill that makes Dianxi the strongest shield in Qiao Ran's team.

However, it's fortunate that Alakazam Trace Dianxi's move. If Trace Mega Kangaskhan's Parental Bond move, which attacks twice in one turn, wouldn't it have created some kind of Parental Love?

"Dianxi, secure the first move! Diamond Storm, Sword!"

"Ti!!"

Qiao Ran's gaze sharpened. When Synchronize beyond their limits, everything about Dianxi seemed to merge with him. His arm slowly swung down, and a pink diamond cross sword quickly took shape in Dianxi's hand. The two made completely identical movements, and an even more terrifying pink Diamond Storm swept up in front of Dianxi than before.

At this moment, Dianxi's use of energy and Qiao Ran's swordsmanship skills merged together, and Dianxi, like a princess knight breaking through the sea of cherry blossoms, roared towards the location of Alakazam along with the storm.

... Teleport!

Dianxi is very fast after Mega Evolution, but Alakazam's speed is even more terrifying. Its base Speed stat of 120 was increased to a terrifying 150 after Mega Evolution. Among all Pokémon, there are probably not many that can surpass Alakazam's speed now.

Alakazam, floating in the air, flashed and appeared on the other side of the Battle Court in an instant. If you think you can Defeat it just like that, it's probably too easy.

"Psychic!"

Diamond Storm!

Purple energy surged from Alakazam once again, but this time, it was far, far more powerful than before.

Sabrina, also Psychic, brought a massive Mega Energy boost to Alakazam. Although Sabrina didn't personally engage in combat, based on the current situation, it's safe to assume that she did.

Qiao Ran dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately had Dianxi activate the storm surrounding her, which Tackle with the powerful mental energy wave.

"Boom!!!"

The violent collision produced a terrifying explosion in the Battle Court, and even the nearby Venue began to shake slightly. The spectators couldn't help but swallow hard. Could it be... that they had made a mistake?

What level of battle is this?

They're not really going to demolish the Battlefield, are they?

Ultimately, the two energies that collided on the Battle Court dissipated and returned to calm. Qiao Ran was also prepared for a long battle. Dianxi's stamina was far superior to Alakazam's. Although Alakazam was fast, it was much more fragile than Dianxi. Even a slight scratch from Dianxi's attack would likely cause considerable damage.

"..."

However, just as Qiao Ran a deep breath and was about to regroup, his gaze caught that of Sabrina across from him—and the smile on her lips that she could no longer hide.

Generally speaking, Sabrina doesn't smile.

When she smiles, it usually means that someone is about to have a really bad time.

"...!!!"

Not good!

At this moment, an alarm bell rang in Qiao Ran's mind like an alarm clock. Although he could not see anything with the naked eye, he captured a completely different scene in the world of Aura.

"Danger!"

He swung his hand rapidly backward, and Dianxi in the Battle Court made the same move.

"Click."

As if she had suddenly struck a transparent object in mid-air, the diamond sword in Dianxi's hand began to shatter as she swung it backward. A powerful force emanated from that direction, and the aftershocks even spread to Dianxi, causing her to let out a painful groan.

Qiao Ran's gaze was fixed on a spot not far behind Dianxi, where a silver spoon had somehow fallen.

"... and there's more than one."

"...!"

Qiao Ran's heart skipped a beat.

"With these, the Alakazam can launch their attacks from anywhere."

Sabrina gently opened her mouth, and her voice, full of threat and Captivate, seemed to ring in Qiao Ran's ear.

"And do you really think... Psychic abilities my Alakazam uses have colors?"

Ordinary Pokémon cannot comprehend or utilize higher levels of power. They are not like those in legends, possessing innate Rules.

However, even ordinary Pokémon, once they reach the Elite Four level or higher, or what Qiao Ran observed as "level 50 or higher," are able to comprehend some additional powers.

For example, the Gym that Qiao Ran challenged before, run by an old lady, or the bird -Pokémon used by Yi Ruoyun, both demonstrated abilities different from ordinary Pokémon.

"... My Alakazam can unleash Psychic attacks invisible to the naked eye, and as long as the spoon is on the Battle Court, it can activate Confusion from the spoon's location."

Sabrina's voice rang in Qiao Ran's ears, and to his surprise, she directly told him about the abilities of her Pokémon.

Is it really okay for me to tell you this?

Qiao Ran didn't think she was the kind of person who would blurt out everything in a moment of impulse. Considering her previous behavior of hiding her abilities, the more she did this, the less Qiao Ran trusted her.

"... I'm the Gym Leader. My mission isn't to Defeat you, but to help you understand something. Don't get me wrong."

Sabrina's voice continued, showcasing the convenience of her Psychic. Even without speaking, her thoughts were transmitted to Qiao Ran's mind.

"Besides, even if I said all that, do you really think you can Defeat me? Even if you have the Aura Power and can see part of the attack, how long can you hold out?"

Sabrina's tone grew increasingly calm. She had enough confidence in her Alakazam. Besides, abilities weren't something that could be countered simply by knowing their principles, let alone the fact that she had extensive experience in this area.

"... really."

Sabrina is right.

He might not be able to come up with a solution in such a short time, but, as

If we don't do it, who knows what the outcome will be?

Qiao Ran closed his eyes. The power of the Aura enveloped the entire Battlefield. He couldn't see Alakazam's attack, but in the world of the Aura, he accurately detected certain clues.

"Dianxi! Top right!"

In the upper right corner, a spinning spoon was Levitate, emitting intense vibrations. Dianxi raised her hand, and being connected with Qiao Ran, she immediately and accurately released Diamond Storm in that direction, Smack Down the spoon down from the air.

"Oh?"

Dianxi's decisive action and precise positioning amazed Sabrina on the other side. She couldn't understand how Qiao Ran could convey and execute the message so accurately. Although it was just a small detail, it was beyond the level that most Trainer could achieve.

"But what if that's the case?"

Alakazam clapped its hands again in the sky, and the five spoons began to scatter in all directions, launching a continuous attack on Dianxi from different angles.

"Tsk."

Looking at this familiar scene, Qiao Ran couldn't help but think of Hoopa from back then. However, Sabrina's Alakazam was even more troublesome than that thing.

Diamond Storm!

Qiao Ran could only have Dianxi use Diamond Storm to neutralize some of the attacks first, and then draw out a Diamond Cross Sword to clash with the remaining attacks.

Even so, several Tackle still struck Dianxi's body, and even Qiao Ran himself let out a muffled groan of pain.

"... We can't do that; we have to take the initiative and attack the Alakazam."

If they continued fighting like this, they would only become sitting ducks. Qiao Ran gritted his teeth and had Dianxi use her next skill.

"Stone Edge!"

Dianxi stretched out her hand, and the power of the earth was activated. The ground rumbled and groaned as a huge stone pillar rose from the ground, piercing straight towards the location of Alakazam.

"Too slow!"

Sabrina a soft snort, and Alakazam's figure had completely vanished. The sharp stone pillars had only pierced Alakazam's afterimage, while its true form had already appeared in another location.

Absolutely no hit!

Qiao Ran a deep breath, a strange sense of powerlessness rising within him. The teamwork and strength of Sabrina and Alakazam, along with their hit-and-run kiting tactics, made them seem impossible to handle, as slippery as an eel.

But...

Diamond Storm!

Dianxi once again used her signature move, Tackle with the Levitate spoon in the air and neutralizing the transparent psychic energy wave it emitted.

"It's useless."

Sabrina already sensed her victory; her fighting style was so powerful that it could even Defeat a true Elite Four —and that was her ace Pokémon!

Moreover, although she said that she was doing this to Coaching Qiao Ran, in fact, Defeat Qiao Ran was also part of washing away her previous shame, and she was determined to teach him a lesson.

The battle on the stage became increasingly fierce, but most of the time Qiao Ran and Dianxi were on the defensive. Thanks to Dianxi's excellent endurance, some minor injuries were not serious, but this could not continue indefinitely.

The audience below the stage was even more confused. They just watched Dianxi wield her Long Sword, unleashing storms and battling wits with the air, while strange explosions echoed from the air. Alakazam simply flew around in the air.

"Sis... Sis? What happened?"

Nian Xiaoxiao asked her older sister a question out of curiosity.

Her older sister was equally confused. "... It seems like some kind of special ability was used. Even though the skill was activated, I can't see anything."

How exactly did they manage to do that?

Unlike Qiao Ran, she couldn't use Aura to investigate, but thanks to her familiarity with Psychic, she Frisk some clues.

"Give up."

On the Battlefield, Sabrina looked at Qiao Ran, who was already panting heavily, and made her final judgment.

"This is the final blow!"

"Psychic!!"

Alakazam reached out and continued to manipulate the flying spoon, but—at that moment, something strange suddenly happened in front of everyone.

The spoons, which had been under control and very obedient, began to fall uncontrollably to the ground one by one.

"... What?"

Sabrina was stunned for a moment, Alakazam was also stunned for a moment.

What happened?

Qiao Ran, who was only breathing lightly, had a strange smile on his face.

"It's over."

No one noticed that a thin layer of pink diamonds had been attached to the area around those spoons.

--Eternal Diamond.

These substances gradually adhered to the spoon during Dianxi's repeated attacks, thus isolating Alakazam's Confusion from the spoon.

Since we can't attack the main body, we should at least get rid of the obstacles first.

Qiao Ran offered his own approach.

"Dianxi, now! Full power, full power Diamond Storm!!!"

Alakazam is very powerful

That is without a doubt.

However, for Qiao Ran, the tricky part was not the "transparent" attack, but the spoons that could move at will. These spoons could not only be used as Alakazam's Psychic amplifiers, but also as energy emitters, which greatly hindered Dianxi in this battle.

However, Dianxi's "Eternal Diamond" is a substance that is difficult to Infiltrator with Confusion.

The Diamond Storm that Qiao Ran had Dianxi use were not just a waste of time; rather, through repeated storms, they coated those annoying spoons with a thin layer of diamond film.

The moment Alakazam dropped his spoon and Sabrina was slightly distracted was the perfect opportunity to attack.

"Dianxi, now! Full power, full power Diamond Storm!!!"

Qiao Ran stretched out his arm and tightly gripped the Key Stone to his chest.

His energy, spirit, and will were all continuously transferred into Dianxi's body. He knew that Dianxi's physical strength was now at its limit, but they could still launch an unprecedentedly powerful attack.

This was his first time using the Aura Power since obtaining it, and the energy transmitted this time seemed even more terrifying than before.

"What... kind of attack was that?"

"I have no idea..."