It also had the ability Flash Fire, which made it immune to Fire-type attacks, so Moltres could only use Flying-type moves against Arcanine.
"Arcanine, use Extreme Speed!" Du Ling seized the initiative and ordered Arcanine to attack.
Extreme Speed had very high priority and took even less time to activate than Quick Attack.
At the command, Arcanine unleashed terrifying power through its four legs and appeared in front of Moltres in an instant, charging with tremendous momentum behind its entire body.
"Moltres, use Protect!"
Zhang Cheng was quick to react as well. The moment Du Ling ordered Arcanine to attack, he was already on guard and commanded Moltres to use the Protect move it had only recently learned.
Moltres beat its wings, turning the surrounding energy into a transparent barrier in front of itself.
Arcanine's powerful body slammed into the barrier, making it shake violently, but failed to break through.
In the end, Moltres's Protect successfully neutralized Arcanine's attack.
"Moltres, use Brave Bird!" After blocking Arcanine's attack, Zhang Cheng began directing Moltres's counterattack.
Moltres was very displeased with Arcanine's sudden assault. As a legendary Fire-type Pokémon, it intended to teach Arcanine a proper lesson.
Flying-type energy streamed toward Moltres from all around. Bolstered by that dense energy, Moltres beat its wings and launched Brave Bird at Arcanine on the ground.
"Arcanine, use Fire Blast to force Moltres back!"
Du Ling refused to back down and ordered Arcanine to meet Moltres head-on with its signature attack.
Arcanine opened its mouth and spat out the fire energy within its body, forming a 大-shaped mass of flames in midair that hurtled toward Moltres.
Moltres was charging forward with Brave Bird. Seeing the incoming Fire Blast, it plunged straight into it without hesitation.
The scorching fire energy struck Moltres's body but failed to inflict