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Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom!!!
A sky full of meteors spread out like fireworks!
Trailing long blazing tails, they continuously bombarded the battlefield!
The coverage of Draco Meteor was not only vast but incredibly dense—giving the overwhelming sense that escape was impossible!
But standing on the field right now was Garchomp—A Garchomp possessing ultimate speed!
Facing the meteor shower pouring down from the sky, Garchomp showed not the slightest fear. On the contrary—its expression grew even more excited!
With a low roar, it shot forward—advancing instead of retreating!
The white figure moved across the field at extreme speed, weaving through the falling meteors!
Countless explosions erupted around Garchomp one after another, yet not a single meteor struck it directly!
"Garchomp! Use Dragon Rush!"
"Graaah!!"
In almost an instant, Garchomp broke through the coverage zone of Draco Meteor, rushing at high speed toward Hydreigon!
Following Liam's command, Garchomp leapt powerfully into the air!
As it roared, a massive energy dragon surged around its body. Carrying unstoppable momentum, it slammed directly into Hydreigon in midair!
"Roooarr!!"
But at the very instant Dragon Rush connected—
The golden-red glow around Hydreigon suddenly flared brilliantly!
With a tremendous roar, an overwhelming surge of dragon energy burst from its body. It instantly shattered the energy dragon around Garchomp, and blasted Garchomp backward!
"Graaah!!"
Sent flying backward, Garchomp folded its fin-like wings and landed heavily on the ground, sliding a long distance before stabilizing itself.
A hint of confusion flickered in its sharp eyes as it fixed its gaze firmly on Hydreigon, letting out low growls.
Liam was equally shocked. His eyes locked onto Hydreigon. Something felt… off.
The power Hydreigon had just unleashed was bizarre.
It should currently be in Outrage—a state where it attacks wildly without restraint, yet it had smoothly executed Draco Meteor earlier and now unleashed such controlled dragon energy.
It was completely illogical.
At that moment, Liam's gaze shifted past Hydreigon—to the man behind it.
Gyokuryu Shigen.
And then Liam noticed—
A faint golden-red glow surrounded Gyokuryu Shigen as well.
The light was subtle—almost invisible to ordinary people, but in Liam's eyes, it was unmistakably radiant.
Shock flashed across Liam's face.
After a moment of deep thought, realization struck him.
"This… could it be… Dragon Force?"
He asked uncertainly.
The Dragon Force—a mysterious power passed down through generations of the Yulong clan in the Johto region.
It was said to enhance the strength of one's Dragon-type Pokémon, comparable in prestige to Kanto's Viridian Power.
Liam knew Giovanni possessed Viridian Power—but this was the first time he had seen Dragon Force.
"Hehe… cough, cough… I'm getting old. It took me quite a while to activate it. Seems I can't deny my age anymore."
Gyokuryu Shigen smiled faintly after hearing Liam's question.
"As you guessed, I am using Dragon Force. This power enhances my Dragon-type Pokémon's attributes and stimulates their dragon energy. And as long as Dragon Force supports them, they are immune to abnormal status conditions. That's why my Hydreigon remains conscious even after using Outrage."
Pride was evident on his face.
Then he looked up seriously.
"Liam, my Hydreigon is far stronger now than before. In its current state, your Garchomp has almost no chance of defeating it. I know your Garchomp has another form. Use it. Let this battle end without regrets."
Empowered by Dragon Force, Gyokuryu Shigen radiated confidence. He was deeply curious about Garchomp's second form mentioned in past reports.
Liam smiled faintly and turned his gaze toward Garchomp.
Garchomp looked back.
In that instant, their intentions were perfectly understood.
"GRAAAAH!!!"
Without warning, Garchomp roared toward the heavens!
The already shattered battlefield began to shift. Streams of sand started flowing like rivers, converging toward Garchomp!
Everyone—Whether present in the stadium or watching on television— Stared wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the sand tornado spiraling skyward from the center of the field!
"Th-th-th-this!! What is happening?! What did Garchomp just do?!"
The commentator's voice trembled with shock and fear. The spectacle had completely exceeded his understanding.
"GRAAAH!!!"
With another mighty roar, the towering sand tornado reversed direction! Countless grains of sand condensed behind Garchomp—
And then—
A pair of massive sand-claw wings burst open!
When they spread, violent currents dispersed the surrounding sandstorm, revealing Garchomp's now more imposing and tyrannical figure!
"Hahaha! Yes—this is it! This form! This presence! This is the battle I've been waiting for! Hydreigon!! We go all out as well!! Use Dragon Pulse!!"
"Roooarr!!"
Sensing Garchomp's dramatic surge in power—an evolution, an ascension, Gyokuryu Shigen grew exhilarated!
The thrill of facing a true rival ignited him completely!
Upon hearing the command, Hydreigon brought its three heads together and unleashed three streams of blue-violet Dragon Pulse!
The three beams twisted together midair, merging into a ferocious energy dragon that lunged toward Garchomp!
"Garchomp! Take to the sky—dodge it!"
"GRAAH!!"
Without hesitation, Garchomp flapped its sand-claw wings violently!
Its body shot into the sky like a cannon shell, cutting through the air with explosive force!
Then—
"Garchomp! Dragon Rush!"
"GRAAAH!!"
Garchomp's airborne body suddenly pivoted downward!
Blue-violet dragon energy intertwined with swirling sand, forming a colossal sand dragon around it!
The roaring dragon descended at lightning speed and smashed Hydreigon straight into the ground once more!
"BOOM!!!"
A thunderous collision echoed across the field. Immediately after, a massive sandstorm engulfed the entire battlefield!