The Muddy Water attack took shape and, under Tapu Fini's control, surged toward Moltres nearby.
"Water-type attacks put us at a serious disadvantage. Moltres, use Protect first, then look for an opening to strike back."
Moltres was not in very good shape, so Zhang Cheng chose to defend first, planning to weather this attack before deciding his next move.
Moltres now had plenty of time to gather energy. A barrier created under these conditions was usually extremely sturdy, so blocking Muddy Water from Tapu Fini, whose Special Attack was not particularly high, would not be too difficult.
Although Moltres was proud, it was not stupid. Its opponent's Water-type moves were super effective against it, so it was better to simply put up a barrier and defend.
Besides, its opponent was also a Legendary Pokémon. Defending was hardly shameful; this was merely a tactical contest between them.
Dense Normal-type energy gathered, forming an exceptionally sturdy barrier in front of Moltres.
Boom! Boom!
The columns of muddy water battered the transparent barrier. Despite the tremendous noise, they did little to the barrier itself.
In the end, all the water elemental energy was exhausted, while the barrier Moltres had created remained completely intact.
"Now! Use Sky Drop!"
The instant the columns of muddy water disappeared, Zhang Cheng swiftly ordered Moltres to use Sky Drop to restrain its opponent.
Moltres switched from defense to offense, dismissing the barrier in front of it before gathering Flying-type energy and charging toward Tapu Fini.
"Tapu Fini, use Protect to stop Moltres!"
Not wanting Moltres to succeed, Bai Yuling immediately ordered Tapu Fini to use a defensive move.
Unfortunately, she was a step too late. Moltres was faster, reaching Tapu Fini before it could create its barrier and snatching it into the air.
Bolstered by Flying-type energy, Moltres