The energy circulation inside Electivire was thrown into complete disarray by that eerie black beam, causing a fatal moment of hesitation in its movements.
"Shadow Claw!"
Ye Li's command seized that fleeting opportunity like the most precise scalpel.
Umbreon's figure vanished again, a black afterimage flashing past Electivire's side. Its claws, which had previously only gathered Dark-type energy, were now wreathed in crackling black lightning.
"Riiip-!"
The sound of sharp claws tearing through flesh was exceptionally piercing in the silent canyon.
Electivire let out an agonized cry. A claw wound deep enough to expose bone had been carved across its sturdy chest, and black currents spread through the wound, constantly destroying its muscle tissue.
Lance and Bruno stood a short distance away, watching the battle with grave expressions. They did not intervene.
They wanted to see just where the limits lay for this "Strategist" whom Giovanni relied on so heavily, and his Umbreon, which had undergone an inconceivable mutation.
Apollo stood behind Ye Li, his fists clenched nervously, ready to rush forward and support him at any cost should he face danger.
Ye Li's command was calm to the extreme. His mind raced, making full use of Umbreon's newfound advantages in speed and strength.
Umbreon no longer engaged Electivire in any head-on contests of strength. It became a streak of black lightning, moving at high speed around the massive Electivire, constantly exploiting its blind spots to launch harassing attacks, wearing down its stamina and patience bit by bit.
Unable to bring its opponent down despite repeated attacks, Electivire grew increasingly berserk. It abandoned its pursuit of that nearly invisible afterimage and began recklessly unleashing one powerful lightning move after another from where it stood.
"Thunderbolt!"
"Thunder Punch!"
"Thunder!"
Thick bolts of golden lightning ravaged the canyon, attempting to engulf that