Kubfu was pummeling the giant Kabutops.
Kieran and Weavile had already successfully taken down the giant Aerodactyl and immediately tried to return to the surface.
"How are things up there?!"
He shouted.
The only response Kieran received was the roar of energy and explosions.
After a brief hesitation, he turned and shouted, "Baimu! I'm going up to take a look! I'll leave this place to you for now!"
If anyone other than Baimu had accompanied him into the pit, Kieran would never have abandoned them and left.
But Baimu was different.
Whether it was the reliability he had displayed back then or his current status as the world's champion, he was more than trustworthy enough for Kieran to place his complete faith in him.
"Yao!"
The nimble Weavile was the first to emerge from the cave entrance, followed closely by Kieran.
The two suddenly saw Asahi and the others locked in battle with wild Solrock and Lunatone.
By all rights, three against one should have been an advantage. Yet these two wild Pokémon were extraordinarily powerful, forcibly holding off the Pokémon of several people through their nonstop, sustained attacks.
"Weavile! Dark Pulse!"
Kieran quickly joined the battle.
Weavile howled and abruptly unleashed countless black-ringed waves of light at Solrock's back. Seeing this, Asahi immediately had Azumarill support it with Hydro Pump.
The old partners worked together flawlessly, attacking Solrock from front and back. Unable to determine which side to prioritize, Solrock was pounded from both directions by Hydro Pump and Dark Pulse.
Boom!
Smoke billowed.
Solrock fell from within it.
Kieran and Asahi had taken down the meteorite Pokémon shaped like the blazing sun at astonishing speed.
Lunatone was left isolated. Gary and Shiyang, fighting nearby, suddenly felt the pressure drop and likewise began ordering their Pokémon to unleash their