Seeing Ceruledge easily block Unfezant's attack, Alain frowned slightly.
Although this was not the first time he had used this strategy, it was the first time something like this had happened.
But Alain had gone on to become one of the Masters Eight, so he was clearly no weakling.
And although he was not the Champion in this world—
That was only because Lu Ze had intervened midway through.
Without Lu Ze's intervention, Alain would still have defeated Ash and become Champion.
His skills were not weak, so he could see why this had happened.
"Taunt!"
The moment Unfezant stopped attacking, Lu Ze immediately commanded Ceruledge to use Taunt.
The Focus Energy Alain had been about to call out came to an abrupt stop. He then looked at Lu Ze in disbelief.
Why?
He did not understand!
Although this was not the first time he had used this strategy, it was the first time he had used it in an actual battle.
Yet, the first time he used it in a real battle, Lu Ze not only knew his strategy, but even knew how to counter his next move.
That was Mr. Lu Ze for you.
Alain looked at Lu Ze with some admiration, but he had no intention of giving up.
"Unfezant, Night Slash!"
Although Air Slash would not work, and Focus Energy had been sealed off by Mr. Lu Ze in advance—
He was not out of options yet.
Night Slash!
This move also came with a +1 boost to critical-hit chance.
It was also guaranteed to crit!
And it was a Dark-type move that was super effective against Ceruledge.
So as long as they did not clash moves head-on, trading damage would work just fine!
Ceruledge definitely would not be able to withstand it. It would certainly