A flicker of surprise crossed Toxicroak's face, and the red throat sac beneath its jaw instantly swelled. With a muffled thump, Seismitoad's Drain Punch struck the sac. The two held firm for a moment before Toxicroak seemed to lose the contest of strength. As its dented throat sac sprang back out, it slid backward.
"What an elegant defense! He made full use of Toxicroak's physical advantages!" Lusana's eyes sparkled.
"That move would definitely score highly in a Pokémon Contest!" Liu Yuan nodded in agreement.
"With rain and Swift Swim on its side, that strike was incredibly fast, yet Toxicroak still neutralized most of its force. Xiao Yu must be feeling tremendous pressure now!" Han Ye looked at Xiao Yu sympathetically. An opponent like Xun Chaoze was ideal for him, someone he could hone himself against, but for Xiao Yu, he was far too imposing a mountain to climb!
"Seismitoad still has plenty of moves! Use Muddy Water!" Xiao Yu was clearly growing anxious.
"That's a good choice! Water-type moves are already powerful when used by Water-type Pokémon, and with the rain boosting their power, this attack is bound to deal Toxicroak a heavy blow!" Shui Nai said delightedly, shooting Liu Qing a smug glance.
"Not necessarily!" Liu Qing smiled mysteriously and pointed to the field. "Look, Toxicroak isn't even trying to dodge!"
"Ah!" Shui Nai looked toward the field and couldn't help gasping.
Thanks to the rain, Seismitoad's Muddy Water practically blotted out the sky. The murky water rose into an enormous wave and crashed down on Toxicroak, yet it made no attempt to dodge and simply let itself be submerged. When the water dispersed moments later, Toxicroak stood on the field as though nothing had happened. No, that wasn't quite right-it looked even more invigorated than before.
Shui Nai,