So, for Xiao Ran and the others, the Island Challenge was still far too difficult.
Fortunately, they were still young and had only just finished their freshman year. Even if they waited until graduation, they still had at least three years ahead of them.
The four ventured deeper until they reached a relatively open cavern, where they finally encountered enemies. A Yungoos and a Gumshoos, both at the peak of Gym Leader Class, charged out and made straight for Xiao Ran.
"Diancie, Rock Tomb!" Xiao Ran reacted immediately, then turned to the three women. "This should be my trial. Stand back a little."
Bang! Bang! Bang! Rocks slammed down ahead, completely blocking Yungoos and Gumshoos's path and forcing both Pokémon to stop.
Both were highly agile Pokémon, however. After only a brief pause, they leaped lightly over the rocks Diancie had placed and charged again.
"In such a hurry? But we're in a cave!" Xiao Ran smiled calmly.
Diancie continued using Rock Tomb. Rocks even larger than before appeared ahead and swiftly moved to cut off Yungoos and Gumshoos.
This time, however, they did more than simply block the path. As the rocks piled up in the narrow cavern, they gradually closed off the space overhead. Before the two Pokémon noticed, they were completely trapped inside.
Then Diancie exerted more power, and all the rocks suddenly contracted. Screams immediately rang out from Yungoos and Gumshoos within. Both Pokémon frantically tried to dig their way out, but how could Diancie, who could control rock, give them that chance?
The mass of rocks rapidly contracted, finally forming two Pokémon-sized stones that dropped to the ground, one shaped like Yungoos and the other like Gumshoos. The two Pokémon's cries could still be heard from inside.
Diancie could turn rock into diamond, so the