From the command area, Xinhai watched Scizor swing out energy blades, his expression turning surprised.
But after that brief surprise, he understood—this was probably a special technique for using moves, imitating Air Slash to project energy outward for long-range attacks.
The instant the X-shaped energy blades collided with the rocks, the rocks shattered, and Krookodile's Stone Edge was blocked.
Fragments of rock scattered in all directions, but they did nothing to halt Scizor's advance.
Its steel exoskeleton allowed it to ignore the small stones. Taking advantage of the flying debris and billowing dust, it launched a Sucker Punch at Krookodile.
Scizor's wings beat rapidly, and its body became a streak of red light, appearing to Krookodile's right like it was skimming low across the ground.
Its red pincers were once again covered in Fighting-type energy as they smashed viciously toward Krookodile's ribs.
Just as Scizor thought it had succeeded, Krookodile's right claw, coated in Ghost-type energy, blocked the attack. At the same time, its left claw shot up and grabbed at Scizor's body.
Seeing that its attack had failed, Scizor immediately retreated. However, it still failed to fully escape Krookodile's Scratch range, and Krookodile's claw tips left a shallow scratch across its shoulder.
The battle that followed saw Scizor grow more cautious, with both sides trading blows evenly.
Relying on its speed advantage, Scizor continuously launched rapid assaults, alternating between Bullet Punch and Quick Attack. Like a red bolt of lightning darting across the field, it occasionally left wound after wound on Krookodile.
Krookodile, meanwhile, fought steadily with its powerful physique and keen observational skills.
Though it was slower than its opponent, every counterattack posed a tremendous threat—whether it was Rock Slide, Stone Edge, or Dragon Claw, Scizor had to handle each one with care.
The battle continued for nearly