Li Xue knew exactly how Perish Song worked. She quickly ordered Bellossom to attack, hoping to defeat one of their opponents' Pokémon before Perish Song took effect.
Bellossom looked grim. It also knew the situation was far from promising and quickly gathered the Grass-type energy around it.
A vast amount of Grass-type energy gathered on the petals atop Bellossom's head. It had absorbed far more energy this time than during its previous attacks. Drawing on its hidden potential, Bellossom was preparing its most powerful attack yet.
Under Bellossom's control, the vast amount of Grass-type energy formed a brilliant emerald orb, brimming with destructive power.
Once the orb had formed, Bellossom sent it hurtling toward Poliwrath.
This Energy Ball benefited not only from Bellossom's same-type attack bonus, but also from the energy boost provided by Grassy Terrain. Its power was terrifying.
"Poliwrath, use Protect to block it!"
Zhang Cheng chose the most shameless tactic available. All he needed to do was stall for time, so he immediately ordered Poliwrath to use Protect.
"Yobo~ Yobo~"
Poliwrath quickly gathered the energy around it. Under its control, that energy formed a transparent barrier in front of it.
The Energy Ball slammed into the Protect barrier with tremendous force. As it continued spinning and pressing against the barrier, cracks began to appear.
As time passed, more and more cracks spread across the barrier. Finally, it reached its breaking point and shattered.
The terrifying Energy Ball smashed straight through Poliwrath's defenses. After breaking through the Protect barrier, it struck Poliwrath's body with its remaining power.
After taking the Energy Ball, Poliwhirl had only one-sixth of its HP left.
Fortunately, the Protect barrier had greatly reduced the Energy Ball's power. Otherwise, that hit would most likely have knocked Poliwrath out outright.
"Ninjask, use Fury Cutter on Wartortle!"