Solar Beam and Hydro Pump collided in front of Golduck. With Calm Mind and the same-type power boost behind it, Hydro Pump held its own.
The two streams of energy clashed relentlessly before finally exploding.
Golduck stood at the very center of the explosion. It suffered severe damage and was blasted away.
Although Moltres was some distance from the center, it was still caught in the blast. The scattered water elemental energy also dealt it considerable damage.
After that clash, both Pokémon's HP had dropped dangerously low.
"Golduck, use Psyshock!"
"Moltres, use Air Slash!"
Zhang Cheng and Du Ling gave their commands almost simultaneously. Both understood the situation on the battlefield perfectly. Whoever seized the initiative and attacked first would most likely win, because both Pokémon were on their last legs and could barely withstand another hit.
Upon receiving its Trainer's command, Golduck deftly channeled Psychic-type energy into a powerful mental attack, sending the offensive energy hurtling toward Moltres.
Moltres was no slower. As soon as Zhang Cheng gave his command, it beat its wings, creating two razor-sharp blades that slashed toward Golduck.
Since one Pokémon's attack was physical and the other's was mental, the attacks passed without touching each other and struck their respective targets.
Moltres and Golduck had very little HP left. After taking each other's powerful blows, their HP rapidly drained to zero.
Golduck and Moltres collapsed, both unable to battle.
"Come back, Golduck."
"Thanks for your hard work, Moltres."
With unspoken coordination, Zhang Cheng and Du Ling recalled their defeated Pokémon at the same time.
The situation now heavily favored Zhang Cheng. As his first Pokémon to take the field, Moltres had performed brilliantly, taking down two opponents before falling.
Zhang Cheng's estimation of a Legendary Pokémon's strength rose yet again. With high base stats and