Swampert gathered Earth Power, maintaining its Primal Reversion state. Earth origin and rock origin formed the sturdiest of shields, keeping Yong safely protected in front of it.
Compared to Terrakion, Swampert was more familiar with Steelix, and their energies were more compatible.
As for the Sleeping Place behind them...
Honestly, thanks to Zekrom's Bolt Strike, which contained the power of thunder, and Steelix's fusion move, even Yong had never expected them to satisfy the other one's needs so quickly.
A certain will was awakening, and the dense power of nature had already revealed the nodes of real space more clearly within another space...
Yong looked at Steelix, which had returned to his side, and reached out to touch its cold body. After quietly sensing its condition for a moment, he smiled and asked,
"Are you satisfied, Steelix?"
"Hagah!"
Even though Steelix still maintained its [Primal Markings] state, the ferocity on its face had long since vanished as it faced the boy.
It lowered its head, a faint smile in its scarlet eyes, and answered with a low roar.
It had unleashed power close to its limits, but its opponent...
The "rock solid" presence behind Yong slowly dissipated, signaling that he had withdrawn his battle consciousness. Sensing Steelix's feelings, the boy nodded with a smile.
"You were already incredible! Steelix, you fought Zekrom in its normal state without falling behind! It's one of the Tao Trio, you know! In terms of standing, it's on the same level as Groudon!"
"Hagah!"
I still need to work harder...
Yong laughed.
"That's just like you, Steelix!"
"Lachi!"
Behind him, Swampert scratched its head and looked at its big brother with a guileless expression. It gave a low, slightly disgruntled cry, then put on a "dopey" look the instant Steelix glared at it...
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