With Reflect protecting Espeon, and Espeon still steadily recovering HP, Moltres's attack had little effect.
Espeon recovered most of its HP with Morning Sun, leaving it in excellent shape.
"Moltres, attack with Flamethrower!"
Zhang Cheng realized Reflect was hindering Moltres too much. It could not keep using physical moves, so he decisively changed tactics and ordered Moltres to use a special move.
Moltres's Special Attack was higher than its Physical Attack. With Reflect in place, special moves would be more effective. Although Espeon had high Special Defense, Moltres's Special Attack was hardly low.
Moltres opened its beak and spat out a long stream of flames, sending a mass of Fire-type energy hurtling toward Espeon.
"Espeon, use Psybeam!"
After recovering HP with Morning Sun, Espeon was now in excellent condition. This gave Zhao Kuang plenty of confidence, and he ordered Espeon to meet the attack head-on.
Dense Psychic-type energy erupted from within Espeon, forming a Psybeam that struck Moltres.
At the same time, Moltres's stream of flames struck Espeon's body, scorching quite a bit of its beautiful fur.
"Espeon, use Calm Mind!"
With Espeon in good shape and Reflect still active, Zhao Kuang planned to have it boost its stats.
Calm Mind activated, and Espeon entered a meditative state. A surge of Psychic-type energy flowed into its body, increasing its Special Defense and Special Attack.
"Moltres, let's use Roost!"
Zhang Cheng did not rush to keep attacking either. The previous exchanges had taken a considerable toll on Moltres, and without timely healing, it might easily be knocked out in a single hit during the battle to come.
Espeon's Special Attack was very high, after all. With the boost from Calm Mind, its moves would be even more powerful. One careless mistake could spell an unexpected defeat.
Moltres flew high into the