"Although he defeated his opponent, Archen didn't have much stamina left, and the poison was still taking its toll. That meant the two of them were basically tied!" Brock analyzed from the spectator stands.
"No problem! With Liu Qing's strength, he'll definitely make it to the next round!" Ash had complete faith in Liu Qing's abilities.
"But no matter how I look at him, Mr. Liu Qing seems a little different from before!" Dawn said hesitantly.
"Thanks for your hard work, Archen. Come back and rest!" On the battlefield, Liu Qing watched Archen fly back, his expression full of pain. He stroked Archen's forehead, then took out a Poké Ball and recalled him. He briefly closed his eyes before snapping them open again, his expression utterly solemn. Watching Lemon recall his Probopass as well, he took out another Poké Ball and threw it. "Chandelure, I'm counting on you!" As the Poké Ball opened, Chandelure appeared in midair, the flames on his body swaying. Despite those burning flames, the temperature on the field instantly dropped.
"It looks like young Liu Qing is getting serious. I wonder how long his opponent can hold out!" President Charles Goodshow said with interest as he watched the change in Liu Qing's expression and demeanor.
"That Pokémon?" Lemon looked startled at the Pokémon hovering in midair, but quickly regained his composure. He took out a Poké Ball and threw it, releasing Mothim.
"Chandelure, the Luring Pokémon. The evolved form of Chandelure. It is said that living beings enveloped in its flames have their souls consumed, leaving only empty husks behind. Those who follow its firelight are led into the Spirit World!" Listening to the Pokédex's cold, mechanical voice, Dawn couldn't help shivering. "That Pokémon sounds terrifying!"
"Both competitors have sent out their second Pokémon! Liu Qing