By the time Ye Qing returned to the arena, Wangchen and Luo Moyun's match had reached a critical moment. Most importantly, both sides were down to their last two Pokémon.
A sword-and-shield-shaped Pokémon floated in midair, the sharp, sacred light slashing from its blade constantly destroying everything on the field.
A Cryogonal had used Iron Defense and Sharpen to make itself as sharp as a gear, constantly attacking from every direction.
Aegislash raised its sword to meet the attacks, its blade gleaming coldly as it collided repeatedly with Cryogonal's edges.
For a time, metallic clangs rang incessantly through the arena. Amid the flashing blades, the two Pokémon separated once more.
Aegislash raised its shield to block Aurora Beam, then sent Cryogonal flying again with the radiance of Sacred Sword.
Seeing Cryogonal on the verge of collapse, Luo Moyun commanded, "Sheer Cold!"
Cryogonal spun rapidly and spat out an azure beam of death.
Wangchen studied the data coming back on his handheld computer and calmly issued an order. "King's Shield!"
Aegislash inserted its blade into its round shield, and a sturdy blue barrier appeared.
"Sizzle!"
Sheer Cold struck the blue barrier dead on, but could not break through King's Shield.
Wangchen shouted, "Finish him! Sacred Sword!"
Aegislash drew its blade, and a vast beam of light extended from it, sweeping down at Cryogonal ahead!
"Protect!"
"Keep using Sacred Sword!"
Every time Sacred Sword fell, it carved a deep trench into the Rock Terrain.
Cryogonal twisted and leaped as it flipped through the air, constantly dodging with its battered body.
The announcer cried, "Look! Cryogonal has been forced to the edge of the Battle Ring! Can it turn defeat into victory?"
"It's over. Shadow Sneak."
Wangchen let out a long breath. This Cryogonal really had been difficult to deal with, making