"Swampert versus Unfezant! Begin!"
As the referee's words rang out, Yong stared at the large bird in midair and said solemnly,
"Swampert! Rock Throw!"
Compared to Rock Slide, Rock Throw was weaker, but its smaller stones flew faster! That meant a denser barrage, and across a wide area, its attacks were harder to anticipate! It could create an opening for the next attack!
"Swam!"
Swampert answered, scooping both arms across the ground to gather the scattered stones before hurling them skyward!
A dense barrage of stones blanketed the sky, sweeping toward Unfezant!
Unruffled, Akiya waved a hand.
"Dodge with Agility! Climb higher! Use Focus Energy!"
"Fezant!"
With a beat of its wings, Unfezant cried out, its body becoming a series of afterimages as it evaded the incoming stones!
It kept dodging, then climbed higher again. Wisps of white air spread along its feathers, gradually turning into concentrated energy and sinking into its body. Unfezant's gaze instantly sharpened!
"Keep picking up speed! Use Gust!"
"Fezant!"
Maintaining its altitude, Unfezant sped through the air, beating its broad wings furiously. Swirling whirlwinds formed beneath Swampert, tearing at its body and trying to pull it off the ground.
But Swampert's strength proved greater. It lowered its center of gravity and planted all four limbs firmly on the ground, standing immovable amid the raging wind.
Seeing this, Yong shouted,
"Break free! Swampert! Keep using Rock Throw!"
"Swam!"
Keeping its footing steady, Swampert suddenly exerted its strength, thrusting its arms out to either side!
With its roar, an immense aura erupted! It silently shattered the wind's restraints. The low murmur of ocean waves resonated across the stage, and suffocating pressure suddenly descended, disrupting Unfezant's flight!
The suffocating, oppressive feeling welling up inside unsettled it. In that brief hesitation, another barrage of stones came hurtling in!
Bam!