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"Oh my goodness! Dragapult actually escaped Dragonite's grasp with a U-turn!"

The host's face flushed with excitement as he shouted wildly.

Meanwhile, in the lounge, Steven's mouth twitched.

Wasn't this exactly what had happened back at the Chen Family Farm?

Pheobe jumped up excitedly, pumping her little fist.

When Dragonite had caught Dragapult just now, she had thought Chen Shi was going to lose.

She never expected such a reversal-Dragapult had escaped danger with a single U-turn.

A hint of amusement appeared in Cynthia's eyes as well.

The moment Dragapult reappeared, Lance froze briefly before reacting immediately.

"Dragonite, Extreme Speed! Use Ice Punch!"

"Woo-fu!"

Dragonite cried out, then shot forward at incredible speed, one fist coated in Ice-type energy.

Using another move during Extreme Speed wasn't exclusive to Cynthia's Lucario.

Lance's Dragonite could do it too.

The corners of Chen Shi's mouth lifted slightly. You finally made the first move. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have had a way to deal with you.

"Dragapult, Shadow Force!"

"Pult-ya!"

With a flick of his tail, Dragapult vanished from the Battle Arena.

Dragonite's Extreme Speed and Ice Punch both missed.

The next moment, Dragapult appeared behind Dragonite and slammed Shadow Force into it.

"Now, Dragonite! Take the hit and use Ice Punch!"

His fighting spirit ignited, Lance roared the command.

He knew he could no longer lure Dragapult out with Dragon Dance, so he had chosen to attack first.

The earlier Extreme Speed and Ice Punch had both been feints, meant to draw Dragapult out so Dragonite could attack.

But this approach meant Dragonite would have to take a hit from Shadow Force.

Lance didn't want the stalemate to continue either. This match needed a winner, so he had chosen to trade blows.

Ultimately, it came down to which Pokémon would give out