The colossal Dragonite dove from the sky.
It was the same move — [Dragon Rush] — but when used by this massive Dragonite, it was on a completely different level compared to Dragapult's earlier attempt.
The sheer weight behind the plummet stirred violent air currents, compressing the atmosphere with enough pressure that Charizard, the target of the attack, felt a crushing force descend upon it.
Charizard braced itself, wings flaring wide as the shimmering barrier of [G-Max Guard] formed around its body.
Dragonite versus Charizard.
Dragapult versus Tyranitar.
This moment mirrored that earlier clash.
But Dragonite was no Dragapult, and Charizard was no Tyranitar.
BOOM!
A deafening explosion rang out as Dragonite slammed into the [G-Max Guard] with terrifying force.
This time, the cloud of dust stirred up by the impact wasn't nearly enough to obscure their towering forms. The collision was fully visible — every brutal detail.
Skreeeak—
An agonizing screech rang out from the barrier, the kind that made your teeth ache just hearing it.
The aggressive draconic energy radiating from Dragonite gnawed at the edge of the protective shield.
And that was on top of Dragonite's sheer, monstrous physical power.
A massive shockwave burst from the point of impact, rippling outward through the air in every direction.
The Galar League staff rushed to counter it, summoning Psychic-type Pokémon to erect [Light Screens] in an effort to stop the wave.
But even that wasn't enough — not against the backlash from just a clash between Charizard and Dragonite.
The protective measures crumbled on contact.
Leon's heart clenched as he saw the shockwave racing toward the stands, and fear spread like wildfire through the crowd.
It was going to hit—
"Deoxys," Luo Yuan said calmly, "block it."
Even before he finished speaking, the Master Ball on his waist snapped open on its own. A beam of light shot into the air, and a red-and-blue silhouette appeared, suspended above the stadium.
A soft glow spread out from Deoxys's body, and a translucent shield expanded to separate the battlefield from the spectator stands.
BOOM—!
The moment the barrier was fully formed, the shockwave hit.
Wmmm...
The impact struck the light wall like a breeze brushing over a lake — barely a ripple.
"It held!"
A collective sigh of relief rose from the crowd.
In that split second, they'd all truly believed the shockwave was going to hit them.
That was way too close...
Everyone looked up at Deoxys, still hovering high above.
They didn't recognize the Pokémon, but from its aura — and the effortless way it had stopped that terrifying wave — it was clear this was no ordinary being.
"Even a Champion has a Pokémon this strong… Are all Kanto Trainers monsters?"
The thought struck many in the audience at once.
Back on the field, Dragonite and Charizard's clash hadn't ended.
The press of [Dragon Rush] against the [G-Max Guard] was still radiating bursts of energy that blasted across the stadium, churning up rubble and tearing at the surroundings.
Yet no matter how fierce the aftermath seemed, everything dissolved harmlessly upon touching Deoxys's barrier, fading into soft ripples.
Leon exhaled.
He'd been preparing to intervene himself, but Luo Yuan had acted faster — and far more decisively.
And frankly… the results spoke for themselves.
Leon quietly let go of the Poké Ball he'd reached for, lifting his gaze to Deoxys above.
Based on Luo Yuan's earlier display, he began silently calculating in his mind: If Luo Yuan actually sent out Deoxys in a real match... how many turns could I last against it?
Meanwhile, on the field, the deadlock finally broke.
After more than ten seconds of full-force pressure, the outcome was decided.
Though the [G-Max Guard] had provided a formidable defense, it just couldn't hold up against Dragonite's [Dragon Rush].
This Dragonite wasn't inflated to massive size through Galar particles like Charizard. It was naturally this enormous.
Its raw mass, combined with the power of the [Draco Plate], gave it a clear advantage. The so-called "[G-Max Guard]" was shredded under the force of the rush.
The Gigantamax Charizard took the full brunt of the blow to its stomach, flung backward like a rag doll.
It crashed into Deoxys's barrier with a thud, sending ripples pulsing through the light wall. The audience behind the shield recoiled, hearts pounding, afraid the impact might crack the protection.
Fortunately, Deoxys's strength held firm — enhanced by Luo Yuan's innate affinity for Psychic energy.
ROAR!
Charizard, dazed and reeling, gave a furious cry and tried to raise its head, jaws parting to fire off another flame.
But Dragonite was already ready.
The moment Charizard opened its mouth, Dragonite knew what was coming.
No way am I letting you get that off.
Its wings snapped forward, body lunging.
With a blur of motion, it raised one clawed fist and punched Charizard directly in the face, wrenching its head sideways.
The attack had been building — it was about to unleash the [G-Max Inferno] — but Dragonite's blow scattered the flames before they could form.
The technique was cut short mid-cast.
Charizard's throat tightened, choked with unspent fire. Its face turned red, dangerously close to suffering internal injury.
But Dragonite didn't let up.
With Deoxys's barrier limiting the space, there wasn't enough room for large-scale moves like [Draco Meteor] — so Dragonite went in for the kill with brute force.
[Mega Punch]. [Thunder Punch]. [Dragon Claw]. [Mega Kick]…
Blow after blow rained down like a storm.
Charizard couldn't react.
It was too fast, too relentless — a storm of claws and fists pummeling it from one end of the battlefield to the other.
Sparks lit the air. Heavy, sickening thuds rang out with every impact.
To the spectators, Charizard looked like a sandbag being batted around by a living mountain.
The brutality of it made many in the audience avert their eyes.
Too much… That's just cruel.
The savage beating went on for several full minutes.
Charizard tried again and again to retaliate, but each attempt was read and countered with devastating precision.
Every failed strike only deepened Dragonite's advantage.
Finally, clinging to sheer tenacity and unyielding willpower, Charizard managed to hang on long enough for its [Dynamax] form to expire — and then collapsed in defeat.
Luo Yuan snapped his fingers.
Up in the sky, Deoxys withdrew its barrier and floated quietly back to his side.
The referee cautiously climbed onto the ruined battlefield.
He glanced at the unconscious Charizard, then up at the mountain-like Dragonite, its arms folded as it stared down calmly.
The ref swallowed hard, then raised his hand.
"Charizard is unable to battle — victory goes to Dragonite!"
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T/N: this is shameful... and disgusting... Luo Yuan count ur days