"ROAR!!!"
Salamence regained control of his body and looked down at the hulking Pokémon below. Even as a member of the Dragon Tribe, he had to admit that his opponent was far too strong!
He let out a roar of frustration. The scarlet light in the sky brimmed with menace and ferocity, constantly eating away at the Air Wall as he tried to overpower his opponent's aura and seize the initiative.
But in the Pokémon World, the tier of one's energy was what truly determined strength at the highest levels.
Even if his potential and species were superior!
A difference in level could still be overcome, but a gap in energy tiers could not be erased so easily!
"Salamence! Dragon Rush!"
Anabel gritted her teeth. Sensing the anger in her partner's heart, she spoke with bitter defiance.
Dragon-type energy erupted once more. Overwhelming draconic might spread like a fathomless abyss as scarlet Force Domain power gathered wildly. A gigantic dragon silhouette shone around Salamence again, and he plunged downward wreathed in flames of fury!
The boy shook his head.
"Big White! Use Ice Punch!"
"Hey-woh!!!"
Clang!
Aggron stepped forward. Icy-blue currents spread over his claws, their chilling aura swirling and gathering into a pair of thick ice gauntlets that extended outward!
Watching the dragon hurtle toward him, Aggron pivoted, lowered his shoulder, and swung his fists!
Bam!!!
His two fists stopped the charging dragon dead!
The two energies clashed violently. An icy chill spread without pause, while the draconic might, laden with fury, refused to yield!
Boom!!!
The clashing forces finally erupted in an explosive blaze!
Salamence roared and wrestled his body under control after the shock wave hurled him away, forcing himself to hold steady in midair! The glittering ice crystals on his body were quickly swallowed by scarlet