Ye Qing gave them a quick look and found that, aside from Zebstrika having the highest level, Dabu's other Pokémon were no low-level opponents either. They ranged from around level 65 to 70, far above his own Pokémon.
Infernape and Greninja clashed. Although Infernape had the power of their bond bolstering him, Greninja's level was undeniable, and with the type advantage as well, they were evenly matched for the moment.
Milotic was caught in Noivern's grasp. Trevenant seized the chance to form a sharp wooden spear and drive it viciously into her body!
"Mi!"
Milotic cried out in pain, but she could not break free, let alone fight back.
"Sol!"
Just then, a white phantom leaped out of the distant forest, lunging straight at Noivern in midair!
"Air Slash!"
Dabu sneered. Now just any riffraff dared to act up in front of him!
The Skarmory beneath him slashed out two sharp blades of wind. Had Absol not dodged in time, they might well have taken it down in one hit.
"Milotic, return."
Ye Qing tried to recall Milotic, but Noivern suddenly spread its wings, actually blocking the Poké Ball's beam.
Ye Qing's expression darkened. He knew Dabu intended to kill Milotic outright!
Just then, two sharp rocks shot out from the distance, one heading straight for Noivern in the sky, the other flying directly toward Dabu!
"Diancie?"
After blocking Stone Edge, Dabu looked at Diancie and the Carbink emerging from the forest and finally smiled.
"I won't let you hurt my friends!"
This time, Diancie did not cower, meeting Dabu's gaze head-on instead.
"Stay behind me."
Ye Qing hurriedly stepped in front of Diancie and seized the opportunity to recall the dying Milotic.
"Ah-cha!"
The battle continued. Despite the addition of the three Carbink, the situation did not change. Under