I'm Flipping the Table! (Combined Chapter)

Crash—

Rocks of all sizes came collapsing down like a landslide blotting out the sky.

If it had been the old Xia Yan, he could only have chosen to evade in this situation, like when he had explored the Dark Ruins in Goldenrod City with Steven and Cynthia.

But to the current Xia Yan, it was nothing more than a slightly heavier storm.

This

was the clearest proof of his growth.

Beedrill's long needles darted like shuttles. Alakazam's Psychic-type power could even completely control every falling rock. Aegislash positioned itself before Xia Yan against the falling stones, and stones without energy reinforcement were not even worth actively defending against.

Together with Togekiss, Latios, Infernape, and Greninja weaving up and down through the air, the crashing rock wall had little effect on Xia Yan. At most, a light layer of dust settled over his clothes.

When the drifting dust gradually dispersed, another seemingly long tunnel appeared amid the chaotic rubble.

Only,

Xia Yan did not dare underestimate this tunnel.

The solemn expressions on Beedrill and Greninja's faces were no joke.

Crunch, crunch—

Stepping over shattered bits of gravel, Xia Yan released Diancie's hand and peered inside.

Unfortunately, the space beyond remained pitch-black, revealing nothing.

Diancie stared at Xia Yan's back and suddenly felt a little empty inside.

The way Xia Yan had calmly pulled it back just then had been so cool.

As little stars filled Diancie's eyes, Xia Yan gave Alakazam a look.

Alakazam understood.

The spoon in its hand immediately burst with dazzling white light, illuminating the entire area around the abyss.

Then, Alakazam used Psychic-type power to guide the spoon farther into the tunnel.

Under the light, it became clear that the tunnel was not actually very long. Beyond it seemed to lie a much wider space.

Xia