"What incredible defense!" Haruka had never expected Hariyama's Fighting-type attack against the Rock-type Rhyperior to produce such a result. She immediately changed her command. "Hariyama, use Focus Punch!"
"Arm Thrust!" Rhyperior could block Arm Thrust, but taking a Focus Punch head-on was out of the question. Liu Qing had already tested Rhyperior's defenses and was very satisfied. It had also dealt a considerable blow to his opponent's confidence, judging by the surprise Hariyama had shown moments earlier.
Focus Punch required a long time to gather energy. Training could shorten that time, but it could never be as fast as Arm Thrust. White light shone from both of Rhyperior's arms, and he swung them straight into Hariyama's body, sending him flying with tremendous force.
"Stone Edge!" Liu Qing pressed his advantage.
Stone Edge came out fast. Two intersecting rings of light appeared around Rhyperior, then transformed into large, sharp rocks that shot forward in an instant. The barrage immediately drove Hariyama backward.
"Hariyama, defend!" Haruka was no slower to respond than Liu Qing, and Hariyama reacted even faster. He immediately thrust his broad palms out again and again to block Stone Edge, but within moments, the sharp rocks had battered both hands red and swollen.
"Horn Drill!" Liu Qing commanded again. The horn on Rhyperior's forehead began spinning rapidly, and he charged toward Hariyama with thunderous footsteps.
Haruka has fallen into Liu Qing's rhythm without even realizing it. Looks like this Battle Facility is going to be beaten today. Still... broadcasting a battle of this caliber is sure to get plenty of Pokémon Trainers interested in this place! Scott thought.
"Hariyama, stop him!" Haruka brought her hands together in a blade-catching stance. As Rhyperior charged into him, Hariyama clapped both palms around the horn. Its rapid rotation immediately aggravated his already