Looking at the five Eevee on the field, Roxanne frowned. Having guessed Eevee's moveset, she didn't dare to be careless and immediately ordered, "Use Rock Slide Geodude!"
"Hey cha--"
The Geodude suddenly raised its arms and slammed its sandbag-sized fists heavily onto the ground.
As it moved, the scattered rocks nearby suddenly trembled violently, and several rock blocks, each about half a person's height, were lifted from the ground and shattered into countless fragments in mid-air.
'This is beyond the scope! Is this the level of strength a rookie should be facing in a gym battle? But don't blame me for being ruthless if you're so cruel!' Looking at the sky full of rocks, Xin Hai licked his dry lips and thought to himself.
The next second, under Geodude's control, these rock fragments rained down on Eevee's location.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The three Double Team were instantly struck by the flying debris and vanished in an instant. The last clone was also grazed by the flying debris and disintegrated as well.
However, Xinhai had naturally taken this into account. When Eevee's true form used Work Up, it was always hiding behind a huge rock.
As countless pebbles crashed to the ground, they kicked up clouds of dust, obscuring everyone's view.
All three were intently watching the situation in the dust. Just then, Eevee, having completed its Work Up, leaped out of the dust and landed on a rock, looking down at Geodude.
Judging from this Eevee's momentum, it seems to have successfully Work Up.
Roxanne frowned, staring at Eevee's condition. Seeing that it wasn't seriously injured, she quickly ordered, "Use Rock Tomb, Geodude!"
Geodude slammed his fist into the arena again, and four huge rocks were lifted off the ground.
" Eevee, use Yawn!" Xinhai shouted to Eevee with a smirk.
Upon hearing this, Eevee opened his mouth, revealing his pink little tongue, and Yawn.
The next moment, the Geodude, which was about to throw the rock, also felt sleepy. It paused for a moment and then Yawn.
" Geodude! Wake up! Rock Tomb Attack!" Roxanne's voice suddenly rose, waking Geodude up.
After Geodude regained consciousness, it instinctively threw four rocks at Eevee, then shook its head violently as if trying to shake off the drowsiness.
" Quick Attack, then use Swift!" Xinhai smiled as he watched this, and immediately gave Eevee the same command.
"Eevee!" The enhanced Eevee is now even more powerful and faster!
It transformed into a white streak of light, even faster than before, easily piercing through the gaps between the four fallen rocks and landing steadily on another towering rock.
"Eevee!" Eevee stood atop the rock, its bushy tail suddenly swishing.
The next second, numerous shimmering golden star-like points condensed around it, and those points quickly coalesced into a sharp five-pointed star shape.
"Buyi!"
With a clear Growl from Eevee, these Swift hurtled towards Geodude with a sharp, Geodude sound!
"Use Rock Slide to block, Geodude!" Knowing that Roxanne's Geodude would soon erupt, and wanting to prepare for the next match, Azalea quickly gave the order.
The Geodude slammed into the ground, and the remaining rock fragments rose up and shattered into countless pieces in mid-air, heading towards the Swift.
The golden specks collided violently with the rocks, shattering the rocks into countless fragments, and the scattered specks gradually dimmed.
" Geodude, use Stealth Rock!" Roxanne quickly gave the order, watching the dust billowing around the arena.
"Hey cha!"
With sand obstructing its vision, the Geodude roared, trying to shake off its sleepiness while quickly bringing its hands together to gather Rock type energy in its palms.
Upon hearing the command, Xinhai frowned slightly, watching the dust rising between Eevee and Geodude, and quickly ordered, " Eevee, use Baton Pass!"
"Buyi~"
A white aura began to flow around Eevee, and this white light condensed into a ball of energy that remained in place. Eevee was then recalled into its Poké Ball by Xinhai.
"Go, Combusken!" Without hesitation, Xinhai took Eevee's Poké Ball, quickly pulled out another Poké Ball, and released Combusken.
"What?!"
A red light shot out from the Poké Ball in Xinhai's hand, and the figure of the Combusken landed right in front of the white light, Baton Pass quickly enveloped it.
The Work Up from being enveloped in the white light surged into the Baton Pass 'Combusken body, causing its Combusken to rise rapidly, and the white light completely dissipated in the blink of an eye.
Just then, Geodude also threw the condensed Stealth Rock toward Xinhai's half of the field, but it was still a step slower than Combusken.
However, the Stealth Rock thrown by Geodude still have some effect on Combusken. Now, whenever Combusken moves, it is likely to be scratched by these sharp rocks.
"What?!"
Standing still, the Combusken felt the surging power within its body, and with a powerful stomp of its right foot on the ground, flames burst forth from its body.
The boost to its Physical Attack and Special Attack from Work Up fuels its fighting spirit, making the flames on its body even hotter.
Just then, the Yawn skill took effect, and an intense drowsiness overwhelmed Geodude like a tidal wave.
Its two hard, rocky arms hung limply, its body swayed, and its heavy eyelids could no longer hold them open, slowly closing.
Roxanne, who was keeping a close eye on Geodude, called out, " Geodude, wake up!"
Unfortunately, the heavy "hey cha" that had been responding turned into a low snore, and Geodude's curled-up body became completely still, falling into a deep sleep.
"Use Bulk Up and Combusken first!" Xinhai chuckled and shouted to Combusken.
The Combusken suddenly arched its body and began to perform a series of Bulk Up movements. As it moved, a pale red energy flowed through its body, and its muscles began to swell, making it much taller.
Roxanne watched Xinhai and Combusken's actions in silence for a moment, then turned her gaze to Changfeng Morisaki, as if to say, 'I shouldn't have listened to you and come to this battle.'
As for why Roxanne didn't use the power of Bond Pact to awaken Geodude, the reason is simple: this Geodude is just the Gym's Pokémon, not hers.
Changfeng Morisaki was a little embarrassed and said to Xinhai, "Please let the Combusken attack quickly, otherwise, according to the rules of the game, the Combusken will be sent off with a red card in ten seconds!"
"Okay!" Xinhai smiled upon hearing this. He had originally wanted the Combusken to use its Bulk Up skill again, but now he had no choice but to give up.
Changfeng Morisaki sighed, feeling somewhat regretful for arranging the battle between Miss Roxanne and Xinhai.
" Combusken, Flame Charge and use Kick!" Xinhai's command was crisp and efficient.
However, upon hearing the other party's instructions, Roxanne rubbed her temples, looking at Xinhai with a slight headache, but didn't know what to say.
"What?!"
Golden flames quickly erupted from the Combusken's body as it charged towards Geodude, and with the added boost of Work Up, the flames on its body became even hotter.
It charged straight ahead, using the intense flames on its body to clear away the Stealth Rock along the way.
The suspended rock fragments brushed against its flames, instantly enveloped by the intense heat, revealed, and then cleaned away.
"What?!"
The Combusken charged at Geodude with a loud Growl, its right leg bursting into flames, and kicked the sleeping, unsuspecting Geodude hard!
The Geodude was kicked away instantly, flying three meters before crashing into a rock pillar and slamming heavily to the ground.
The rocks on its body were charred black, and its once robust body was riddled with cracks. Its eyes were closed, and it had completely lost consciousness.
" Geodude is unable to battle, Combusken wins!" Changfeng Morisaki's voice rang out, carrying the composure expected of a referee, but a hint of worry still flashed in his eyes as he looked at Geodude.