Incineroar could actually move after overloading Explosion Blaze!!
Though Bai Du was shocked, things were still far from beyond his control.
He raised both hands into claw shapes and said in a low voice, "Dragon Claw!"
In the blink of an eye, enormous emerald energy claws appeared over Salamence's forelimbs. With a faint hum, Salamence swung its claws straight at Incineroar's incoming fist!
But this had been a hurried response. Salamence knew very well that it had not even brought out a tenth of its power in that strike.
Still, as long as it held out for an instant, it could increase its energy output and suppress this Incineroar that dared challenge it.
Yet the instant fist and claw collided, Salamence sensed Dragon Claw's force far exceeding its expectations. The recoil sent it flying, its limbs gouging deep trenches into the ground.
Feeling the stabbing pain in its right claw, Salamence was dumbfounded.
What was going on with this Incineroar...
An Early Elite Four Level Incineroar had injured it, a Champion Level Salamence...
How had Incineroar done it? If this state could continue, Bai Du would have to consider withdrawing Salamence.
He was here to gain an advantage, not waste Salamence's stamina for no reason. After all, Diancie, whom Bai Du feared most, was still waiting in the back.
"That's incredible!"
Jiang Chengcheng slapped her thigh and exclaimed with a boldness no less than any man's.
"Li Hua, you're a Dragon-type specialist too. Can you tell what's going on?"
Li Hua looked speechless. "Sis, how many times do I have to tell you? I want to become an Elite Four-level Flying-type specialist... Besides, if I had the eyes to see through Salamence's secrets, would I still be squatting here watching the match?"
Jiang Chengcheng pursed her lips. "Corviknight, Altaria, Charizard,