"Boom!!!"
Miltank's body crashed solidly into Infernape, causing an ear-deafening boom!
Infernape was pushed back by this terrifying force, its feet carving two deep trenches in the ground, with rocks flying everywhere, dust filling the air.
Despite the shocking scars on its arms, Infernape managed to withstand the impact. This outcome was far beyond Whitney's expectations since even a super-effective skill with a power of 160 couldn't bring Infernape down.
"Is this Infernape's Defense really this high? It doesn't matter, Miltank's Rollout will double its power next time and end this, Ash!" Whitney's face showed a smug expression, as if the victory was already decided.
"Oh?Are you sure about that!" Ash's face broke into the same smile, and the next second…
"Boom!!"
A towering blaze erupted across the entire field, shooting straight up to the Gym ceiling!
Super Blaze, activate!
Whitney's pupils suddenly contracted, and she instinctively took a step back. The temperature of the flames was astonishingly high; even at half the field's distance, she could feel the scorching heat wave as if it was about to burn her skin.
"What is this... Blaze?!" Whitney's voice was filled with disbelief.
Of course, she knew about the Blaze Ability—when a Fire-type Pokemon's physical strength is critically low, the power of Fire-type moves is increased by fifty percent.
But the force of the flames before her was nowhere near a mere fifty percent increase; it was clearly doubled, if not more!
The flames above Infernape seemed to almost burn the entire space, and a hint of deep blue was vaguely visible within the crimson fire—colors that only appear when temperatures reach an extreme peak.
Super Blaze, this was Ash's Infernape's exclusive Ability. While ordinary Blaze could only increase the power of Fire-type moves by fifty percent, Ash's Infernape's Super Blaze—could increase it by more than one hundred percent!
The extent of this increase depended on Infernape's willpower; the stronger the will, the stronger the increase. Theoretically, this Super Blaze has no upper limit to its elevation.
In the past, even during the Quartz Conference, Infernape relied on its unyielding will to turn Super Blaze into an endlessly used Endure. As long as the will wasn't extinguished, physical strength would always linger a little.
As long as physical strength lingered, its will wouldn't extinguish, until the enemy was defeated.
This was the legendary Perpetual Motion Theorem.
"What an exaggerated Blaze; although I saw it in the Quartz Conference footage before, seeing it in person for the first time is indeed a fearsome shock," Whitney remarked before her expression turned serious.
No matter how powerful Infernape's Blaze was, activating Blaze meant one thing—infernape's physical strength was already less than thirty percent!
Rollout is a Rock Type skill, super effective against Infernape. Although It hasn't knocked Infernape down after four rotations, it's undoubtedly heavily damaged!
That Infernape could withstand the fourth Rollout attack is surprising to Whitney, but that's all there is to it.
Even with Super Blaze active, Infernape is no match for Miltank!
"Miltank, continue Rollout! Don't give it a chance to breathe!" Whitney ordered coldly.
Now Miltank's Rollout had stacked up to the fourth time, its power eight times the initial. Just one more roll and reaching the fifth time, the power would soar to sixteen times!
By then, even with Super Blaze, what can Infernape do? Can it withstand my sixteen times Rollout attack?!
Miltank started spinning again, its speed so fast it almost tore through the air. The ground was crushed into a deep trench by its Rollout, rocks flying around, dust filling the air!
However, this time, Infernape did not evade or defend.
"Infernape, Fire Punch!" Ash's voice boomed like a thunderclap.
Infernape made a move, its body like a red lightning bolt, advancing straight towards the rolling Miltank!
Its right fist wrapped in blazing flames that had transitioned from crimson to azure—a color appearing only when the temperature reached an extremely terrifying level!
This flame color usually only appears when Infernape uses Flare Blitz, but in a state of Super Blaze, Infernape could maintain such flames constantly!
"What?!" Whitney's eyes widened. Earlier, Ash would dodge with Infernape before attacking, but this time Ash let Infernape face it head-on?!
She had never seen anyone dare to engage Rollout directly; even with Blaze activated, how could it matter? Even if that Blaze could increase firepower by a hundred percent, Miltank's thick fat could still offset it!
In contrast, Miltank in Rollout mode had impact comparable to a speeding heavy truck; any frontal collision was a surefire path to self-destruction!
The opponent just handed victory on a platter!
"Bang!!"
Fire Punch and the rolling body of Miltank collided with a thunderous boom!
The shockwave spread from the point of impact, sending the debris on the ground flying, while the audience subconsciously raised their arms to cover their faces.
At this moment, a transparent barrier rose around the field—Mewtwo had made its move.
The previous battles were relatively minor skirmishes, but now both sides were at Gym Peak level, having pushed their strengths to the brim. Saying they're comparable to the Elites would not be an exaggeration.
If she doesn't take action soon, the stands around them will be blown apart by the shockwaves.
"This... this is ridiculous!" A spectacled boy in the audience opened his mouth wide enough to fit an egg in.
Beside him, a ponytailed girl was equally stunned: "Taking on Rollout head-on? Is this even human? No, is this even a Pokemon?"
Another man excitedly slapped his thigh: "I've watched Whitney battle countless times, but it's the first time I've seen a Pokemon withstand five Rollouts from Miltank. What kind of monkey is this!"
On the battlefield, the blue flames on Infernape's fist burned even fiercer, gradually pushing Miltank's body back.
Miltank's Rollout speed began to slow, the rotational inertia starting to dissipate, and the white energy that covered its body began flickering, as though it might collapse at any moment.
"How is this possible...," Whitney's voice was filled with disbelief.
Her Miltank, actually suppressed in a direct confrontation?
That Infernape, clearly its physical strength was nearly depleted, and even though Super Blaze had indeed increased the power of its Fire Type Move, the potency of Fire Punch was ultimately limited. How could it possibly contend with the fifth Rollout's force?
"Miltank, push harder!" Whitney called out defiantly. She refused to believe that her Miltank, at equal levels, would lose after using Rollout five times!
Miltank let out a low growl, striving to accelerate its rotation, but Infernape stood unmoving like a burning volcano.
The azure flames continued to scorch her, inflicting severe damage.
"It's time to end this, Infernape, use Close Combat!" Ash waved his hand decisively, issuing the judgment.
Infernape retracted its right fist, and Miltank's body, propelled by inertia, lunged forward, met only by Infernape's storm-like volleys of attacks!
"Bang bang bang bang bang!"
Punches, elbows, knees, feet—every part of Infernape's body turned into a weapon, Fighting Energy coursing through its limbs, each hit carrying immense force!
Miltank's spinning body repeatedly retreated under Infernape's barrage, and the white energy layer covering it finally couldn't hold, shattering like glass and dispersing into a rain of light.
Miltank was struck out of its Rollout state by Infernape's assault!
Before Whitney could react, Infernape gathered all its strength into its fist, delivering an uppercut to Miltank's chin, sending it flying into the air!
"The final blow, Flare Blitz!" Ash shouted excitedly.
Infernape powered up its legs fiercely, its whole body launching like a released arrow towards Miltank in the air!
The azure flames ascended from its form, but in the next second, a streak of gold emerged from those blue flames!
"Boom!!"
A burst of golden flames exploded on Infernape's body, making it resemble a sun, illuminating the entire field brightly. The surrounding spectators couldn't help but shield their eyes, yet they strained from the gaps to catch the upcoming battle developments.
Golden flames, flames never seen before!
At this moment, Infernape transformed into a golden meteor, dragging a long fiery tail, rushing straight to the sky!
Back when facing the King of Charizard, Ash's Charizard fused Sacred Fire into Celestial Flame, and now, Ash's Infernape pushed Super Blaze to a whole new level!
These flames belonged exclusively to Infernape, with Flare Blitz at Super Blaze, elevating the flame's temperature to another peak!
Everyone, including Ash, saw this flame for the first time, but that didn't detract from its formidable power!
"Miltank, use Protect!" Whitney's pleading voice reached Miltank's ears.
Miltank half-opened its eyes, squeezing out its last ounce of strength, a vibrant green barrier forming in front of her!
This was Miltank's Protect barrier, made from its last bit of strength. Even Elite attacks at Junior or Mid-Elite Levels couldn't easily break it!
Facing Miltank's desperate struggle, Infernape remained silent, only continuing its upward charge!
The golden meteor collided with the emerald green barrier in mid-air.
"Boom------!!!"
A deafening explosion erupted near the ceiling, the golden light like a second sun, bathing the Gym in an eerie white.
Mewtwo's transparent barrier rippled intensely, this shockwave surpassing all previous ones in intensity, but this level of force still couldn't shake Mewtwo's barrier.
At the collision center, the emerald green barrier was, upon contact with the golden flame, ripped apart like paper.
Wherever the golden flame passed, the Protect barrier melted and disintegrated, dispersing into green specks like snow meeting blazing sun.
Protect, dubbed Absolute Defense at the same level, was penetrated so easily?!
How is this possible! Even if Infernape's strength is immense, this is Protect. There should be some resistance, right? How can it shatter so effortlessly?
Upon seeing this, Ash also had a conjecture rise in his heart.
Charizard's Celestial Flame had extreme temperatures, capable of incinerating everything.
And Infernape's golden flame had the ability to penetrate any defense, even a Protect barrier, hailed as Absolute Defense, was like paper before Infernape's golden flame.
This newly awakened force, in the future, will undoubtedly be Infernape's weapon to challenge levels beyond its own!
"Shhlik------"
The golden meteor pierced through the Protect barrier without hindrance and crashed firmly into Miltank.
Miltank's massive body was completely engulfed and consumed by the golden flames, which detonated on Miltank's form, wrapping her entirely.
"Miltank!!!" Whitney shouted Miltank's name with trembling voice, but received no response.
Moments later, the golden glow slowly faded.
Miltank's body plummeted from the sky like a kite with broken strings, limbs limp, eyes shut tight, already unconscious.
Her body was scorched with marks from the flames, originally pink and white hair now charred black, still smoking lightly.
"Thud!"
Miltank fell heavily to the ground, forming a crater, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Infernape flipped in mid-air, landing stably. The golden flames on its body slowly dissipated, the flames atop its head still ablaze, but its body trembled slightly.
Super Blaze's side-effects began to show; in this state, each of his moves consumed massive physical strength. However, compared to the effects it caused, this level of consumption was completely disproportionate.
Amidst the silence of the arena, the referee was the first to react. After glancing at Miltank twice and confirming that it truly couldn't stand, he waved the flag and announced—
"Miltank is unable to battle! Infernape wins! As all three of Whitney's Pokemon have lost battle ability, the match winner is ------ Ash!"
"We won!!!" Serena was the first to leap from her seat, raising her arms high, her face beaming with a bright smile.
Misty also showed a relieved smile, holding Togepi tightly, exhaling softly.
"I just knew Ash would win."
Brock crossed his arms, a satisfied smile on his face: "This is not just a simple victory. Infernape even awakened a new power, which will undoubtedly be a crucial asset to both Infernape's future and Ash's future, but..."
Brock's tone suddenly shifted, and he stood up abruptly, a sorrowful expression on his face, cupping his hands to his mouth and shouted, "Whitney! Don't be disheartened by the loss—while I'm jubilant for Ash, I'm even more pained by your defeat! Let me use this warm chest to comfort your injured soul!"
"Enough, enough, she doesn't need your comfort!" Misty grabbed Brock by the ear, twisting his face into a contortion.
Serena's excitement was also interrupted by Brock's sudden disparity, her pretty face showing a helpless expression—Brock is still the same, no matter how many times his ears are twisted, his nature won't change!
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