Ren Xiaoyi's gaze gradually grew resolute.
"I have to win! Mega Gengar, Night Curse!"
Though Ren Xiaoyi was mentally drained, her tone was sharp and brimming with confidence, nothing like her earlier timid, modest, and polite manner.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
Su Bai ordered Pikachu to clash head-on with Mega Gengar's attack.
The two Pokémon's moves remained locked together for over ten seconds before Mega Gengar's Night Curse overwhelmed Thunderbolt and sent Pikachu flying.
Despite Pikachu's tough body, Pikachu lay on the ground for five or six seconds before struggling back up.
The vicious Ghost-type energy had scorched Pikachu's little yellow belly black.
Su Bai had only ordered that head-on clash to test Mega Gengar's destructive power.
Clearly, Mega Gengar packed a formidable punch.
The commentator seized the opportunity to fire up the crowd.
"Mega Gengar is showing its might, and Pikachu has taken serious damage! This is the first appearance of Mega Evolution in Major League history. Su Bai is in trouble!"
"Pikachu! Run! Get moving!"
"You can't escape! Dark Pulse!"
Mega Gengar fired Dark Pulse at Pikachu, who raced across the ground on all fours, dodging the attack.
"Mega Gengar, spin!"
Mega Gengar began spinning rapidly, weaving the power of Dark Pulse into a vast net that descended on Pikachu.
The familiar sight sent the entire crowd into a frenzy.
"Giving you a taste of your own medicine."
Ren Xiaoyi let out a defiant laugh.
"Counter Shield. How well did I copy it?"
"Pikachu, Volt Tackle! Tear that net apart!"
Su Bai dared not waste a moment.
Volt Tackle required a running start to build up enough power.
"Pika, pika, pika, pika, pika..."
At Su Bai's command, Pikachu charged at Mega Gengar like a cannonball wrapped in lightning.
A violent explosion rang out. Amid the smoke and dust, Pikachu's Volt