Soro City, Battle Festival Venue.
The friendly match between Steven and Yan Kai was still ongoing.
Facing Scizor's direct X-Scissor, Steven raised his arm and said loudly, "Heavy Slam!"
Mega Aggron roared, its feet thudding like a steel war chariot as it charged forward!
Each heavy step was a destruction to the field, each footfall seemingly stomping on the hearts of the spectators.
Heavy Slam vs. X-Scissor!
Rumble—
This was the most primal, most violent collision.
Even if Aggron took the hit directly, it would return an even stronger counterattack!
This was Steven's method of battling with Aggron, and indeed, it was a very effective one.
Scizor's piercing X-Scissor collided fiercely with Aggron's body!
A mushroom cloud suddenly rose, and a dazzling energy shockwave exploded in a ring, instantly engulfing the center of the field!
The deafening roar made the audience cover their ears, and the terrifying impact activated the protective shield guarding the spectators.
Li Wei shouted to Farfetch'd, "How do you feel?"
"Gwa gwa!"
(So cool, Duck Duck! I want to be like a knight too!)
Farfetch'd's eyes sparkled with light.
Duck Duck also wanted to charge directly at an opponent like Scizor and Aggron!
Just like a solitary knight.
The stalemate lasted only for an instant.
The absolute strength advantage brought by absolute weight became apparent.
Although Mega Scizor's X-Scissor accurately struck Aggron,
Mega Aggron, having undergone special training, managed to withstand the slash head-on.
The tremendous recoil force from the collision, combined with the terrifying kinetic energy of Heavy Slam,
sent Mega Scizor flying back like a cannonball, crashing into the wall at the edge of the field.
A cracked spiderweb pattern appeared on the wall, and Scizor fell weakly to the ground, half-buried by debris.
"Scizor!"
Heart-wrenching shouts echoed from the stands.
As the Steel Elite of the Kalos region, and someone who enjoyed mentoring newcomers, Yan Kai certainly had a considerable fan base.
Steven did not immediately follow up with an attack; this was just a friendly match, so he could wait.
If it were a formal match, his Earthquake or Stone Edge would have already landed.
Yan Kai did not call out to Scizor, but simply watched him silently.
Amidst the cheers of the audience and Yan Kai's gaze, Scizor held on.
"Chao!!!"
Scizor let out a long cry towards the sky.
Mega Scizor's crimson shell showed obvious dents and cracks, clearly having sustained a massive impact.
Steven's mouth curved slightly, "Stone Edge!"
Mega Aggron clenched its fists and slammed them into the ground, causing countless jagged giant rocks to erupt from the earth, tearing the ground apart, and stabbing towards Mega Scizor like an overwhelming tide.
Yan Kai's eyes narrowed, instantly judging that taking the hit directly or completely dodging was impossible, "Protect!"
Scizor crossed its claws, and a hemispherical protective light shield instantly unfurled in front of Mega Scizor.
Bang bang bang—
The rising Stone Edge attacks continuously struck the protective barrier, creating a dense, rain-like sound of impacts.
The shield flickered violently, stubbornly resisting this terrifying onslaught.
But the situation was particularly unfavorable for Yan Kai.
If he used Protect twice in a row...
The moment the shield disappeared, a sharp glint flashed in Steven's eyes, and he said loudly, "Earthquake!"
Yan Kai seemed to have anticipated it, "X-Scissor!"
Mega Aggron once again lifted its massive foot and stomped down hard!
Boom— Like an invisible heavy hammer striking, the shockwave spread rapidly.
This time, Earthquake failed to hit Scizor.
It dragged its heavy and injured body, flying rapidly, and arrived in front of Aggron!
X-Scissor struck again.
But X-Scissor was not enough to defeat Aggron.
"Heavy Slam!"
Accompanied by a roar, Mega Aggron's massive body, carrying the force of a collapsing mountain, slammed fiercely into the Mega Scizor in front of it.
This was pure weight and power,
transformed into the most primal destructive force.
Thud—!!!!
A dull thud sounded like a heavy hammer.
Mega Scizor was hit head-on by Heavy Slam!
Scizor, like a kite with a broken string, drew a long arc in the air, finally crashing heavily against the wall at the edge of the field!
Another spiderweb-cracked deep pit appeared by the wall, and Scizor slowly slid to the ground.
"Scizor!"
Amidst the debris, covered in white light, its Mega Evolution could no longer be maintained, and it reverted to its normal form.
Scizor struggled to support its body with its pincers, but ultimately collapsed weakly.
"Scizor is unable to battle!"
Referee Rotom's voice echoed throughout the venue,
"The winner, Steven and Aggron!"
After a brief sigh and silence, there was a thunderous roar of cheers and applause.
On the large screen, the images of Steven and the battered but still standing Aggron were magnified.
This was the applause they deserved.
Aggron's thick armor was covered in slashes, and its breathing was heavy like a bellows, but its eyes remained resolute.
Yan Kai quickly went to Scizor's side and helped Scizor, who was trying to struggle to its feet, up.
"You did very well. Rest now."
"Chao!"
After also enjoying the cheers and applause from the audience, Yan Kai recalled Scizor to its Poke Ball.
Subsequently, Yan Kai walked with firm steps towards the center of the field, and Steven, having also recalled Aggron, stopped in the center.
Under the focus of countless gazes, the two met in the center of the shattered field.
Yan Kai extended his right hand and shook Steven's.
"A truly exhilarating battle."
Steven laughed heartily, "My Aggron and I are also very pleased to have battled you."
Seeing the two shake hands, the audience cheered,
Yan Kai turned to the roaring audience in the stands,
and firmly struck his left chest armor with his right fist, emitting a powerful "thud" sound,
"Thank you for your cheers."
After a brief pause, even more fervent, more pure applause and cheers erupted like a volcanic eruption!
"Steven! Steven!"
"Yan Kai! Yan Kai!"
"Scizor!"
"Aggron!"
Li Wei and Lucario also clapped.
(Amazing!)
Amidst these cheers, Shaymin was fast asleep...
The audience's applause was dedicated to Steven and Aggron, the victors,
and also to Scizor, who fought until the very last moment,
and even more so to Yan Kai, for his unyielding spirit in defeat, a testament to his unwavering knightly spirit.
The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm and solemn golden hue over the field, and their figures stretched long.
In the stands, the continuous applause seemed to engulf the twilight.
Although this battle filled with knightly spirit had ended, it had long been deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts, far more important than victory or defeat.
In the evening, it would be Li Wei and Yan Kai's battle.