Under Confusion's precise control, the Metagross ice sculpture slowly walked above the audience stands, each step landing with a boom
that rang out in a dull rumble.
The enormous sculpture, carved entirely from ice crystals, moved with overwhelming force, like a walking snow-covered mountain that made hearts tremble.
When the ice sculpture reached the air above the center of the stands, Metagross suddenly withdrew its Confusion.
Deprived of its support, the enormous sculpture swayed slightly in midair, then countless fine cracks spread across it with a sharp crack.
A moment later, the sculpture shattered completely, becoming a sky full of dancing ice fragments, like a magnificent fireworks display blooming over the arena.
The ice fragments drifted slowly down with delicate snowflakes, their icy touch assuring the audience that what they had just seen was no illusion.
At the center of the arena, the blue glow in Metagross's eyes gradually faded, returning them to their usual calm.
Little Ice Vulpix ran back to Lin Mo from the edge of the arena, its small, snow-white chest heaving. It was clearly exhausted.
Yet it still tilted its head up to watch the falling ice crystals, its tails wagging like little fans and its eyes brimming with excitement.
The entire venue fell silent for a full five seconds. Even the sound of breathing seemed to disappear.
Then a tidal wave of cheers erupted. The spectators rose to their feet together, waving their arms vigorously.
Some spectators in the back rows even hugged one another in excitement and tossed their glow sticks into the air, creating a shimmering sea of light.
"That was incredible!"
Kotaro's voice trembled with excitement as he spun around onstage, microphone in hand. "Contestant Lin Mo's Metagross and Little Ice Vulpix have brought us an unparalleled visual feast through a clash