The water burst apart!
Huge sprays of water scattered through the air along with shattered rocks from the stage!
Amid the deafening crash, Golduck was hurled away by the immense force and shock wave, his face twisted in pain. His eyes were already spinning before he hit the ground...
Smack!
As Golduck landed on the ground, the referee quickly reacted.
"Golduck is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"
Ding! Swampert won an official battle! Gained 100 Training Points! Gained a small amount of experience! Ding! Liquidation proficiency increased!
After making the announcement, the referee looked at Yong with a smile.
"Challenger, would you like to restore Swampert's stamina?"
Across from him, Cheng Zhi silently recalled Golduck. He gave Yong and Swampert a long look, then left the stage without a word.
Yong briefly communicated with Swampert in his mind, then shook his head.
"No need! Mr. Referee, Swampert is still in good shape and doesn't need to recover! Let's move on to the next battle!"
"Very well."
The referee nodded, then nodded toward the entrance on the other side.
Soon, a blue-haired young man walked out from the opposite side. After taking his position, he nodded to Yong and smiled.
"Hello! I'm Shimen, the lead trainer for the second round! I look forward to our battle!"
As he spoke, Shimen took out a Pokémon Ball and nodded to the referee, then gave it a gentle toss.
"My first Pokémon! Blazing fire!"
Pop!
As the Pokémon Ball opened, the temperature around them rapidly climbed!
The air shimmered slightly, and Yong looked at the Pokémon that appeared opposite him with a hint of surprise.
Its fiery red fur seemed to flicker like flames. It had a large, fluffy tail, as soft and full as the fur around its neck and on