"Houndoom, Quick Attack, Thunder Fang..." Ye Yue clenched his fists. Houndoom had the initiative, and he immediately shouted for it to attack.
"Blastoise, Rain Dance, Rock Smash." Yu Hai watched Houndoom charge toward him at high speed, his expression calm as he folded his arms across his chest without the slightest hint of panic. Everything was under his control. In a matchup against an unfavorable type, Houndoom was nothing to fear.
"Kamii—" Blastoise threw back its head and let out a deep roar. The clear sky was instantly covered by dark clouds, and a light drizzle began to fall. Raindrops struck the ground with faint pitter-patter sounds.
Only after seeing the rain did Blastoise lower its head to look at Houndoom. A sharp glint flashed through its eyes, and it raised its heavy palm, bringing it down viciously toward Houndoom's head with a howling gust of wind.
Boom—
The instant Thunder Fang collided with Rock Smash, a deafening blast erupted, like thunder exploding beside their ears. Even the audience in the stands could clearly hear it.
At the same time, a powerful gust spread outward, kicking up clouds of dust that instantly filled the air and shrouded the entire battlefield from view.
Boom—
Another massive bang rang out. A black shadow shot out of the dust like a cannonball and slammed heavily into the energy barrier. A pained whimper followed, and only then did the spectators see the result of the clash.
"It's Houndoom! Was it thrown out?" the host cried excitedly over the broadcast, surprise evident in his voice as everyone's attention immediately focused on Houndoom.
"Houndoom? How is that possible?" Ye Yue's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Houndoom's injured snout, silently making a guess.
It seemed that Houndoom had gained no advantage in that exchange.