Swanna, currently under fierce attack from Thievul and two Liepard, was already in a desperate situation. However, at this critical moment, it suddenly heard a clear command from Zou Tianwang.
"Think of Lin Yue's Toxic Spikes! Whirlpool!"
After understanding its Trainer's intention, Swanna slowly began to gather its Water-type energy. It closed its eyes, concentrating fully on mobilizing the hidden power within its body, and the surrounding water vapor seemed to be summoned, gathering towards it.
But at the same time, because it had to concentrate all its energy on gathering power, Swanna was unable to defend itself.
This not only tested the combat skills of both Pokémon but also served as the ultimate test of their respective aptitudes. Was Swanna's defense strong enough to allow it to successfully unleash its skill? Or were Thievul and Liepard's attacks more powerful, capable of completely overwhelming it in one fell swoop?
Thievul and the two Liepard naturally wouldn't miss this excellent opportunity. Between their sharp claws, Dark Pulse surged continuously, gradually condensing into rings of black light.
Immediately after, they launched round after round of fierce attacks with lightning speed, each strike carrying immense force, clawing viciously at Swanna's body.
With a series of sharp, piercing tearing sounds, Swanna's Aqua Ring skill, which had been circling its body, was forcibly broken apart.
In an instant, countless water droplets splashed and scattered, like crystal-clear pearls strewn across the ground. And Swanna's beautiful feathers fell like snowflakes in the violent storm, drifting gently in the air.
However, in the weather of this Rainy Day skill, the entire battle area was covered by rain. Coupled with the almost overflowing Water-type energy of the Water-type Wilderness Area.
At this moment, Swanna, which was originally skilled in Water-type skills, was like a fish in water in such a uniquely favorable environment.
The raindrops falling from the sky seemed to sense an invisible pull, gathering towards Swanna.
The Water-type energy permeating the Wilderness Area also seemed to hear Swanna's call. They continuously gathered, gradually condensing into tangible streams of water. These streams surged tirelessly, rushing towards Swanna.
As more and more Water-type energy converged, with Swanna at its core, the surrounding water surface began to churn and swirl violently.
A massive Whirlpool gradually formed. This Whirlpool was like a ferocious beast opening its bloody maw, instantly engulfing Swanna, as well as the nearby Thievul and the two Liepard.
Thievul and Liepard struggled like drowning dogs, trying to climb out of the Whirlpool's range, but the powerful rotating suction firmly held them within the skill.
"Swanna, Toxic."
Swanna, in the center of the Whirlpool, flapped its wings and flew into the air. Swanna spat out a mouthful of dark purple poison, like a pool of sewage, into the Whirlpool in a parabolic arc.
The Poison-type skill's toxin, under the frantic rotation of the Whirlpool, rapidly spread within it, instantly polluting the Whirlpool purple.
Senior Cadres 1: "This is bad. They can't escape."
Another Senior Cadres made a decisive decision, realizing that at this point, they could only abandon the pawns to save the king.
He directly ordered: "Thievul, use U-turn on Liepard."
U-turn is a Bug-type physical attack skill with 70 power. Although its power is not strong and its attack range is not wide, it is a very good rotation skill, allowing the Pokémon to quickly return after attacking and switch with a reserve Pokémon.
Bug-type energy gathered in Thievul's hind legs. Immediately, Thievul pushed off with its hind legs, kicking one of the Liepard in the waist. Its body turned into a white light and returned to the Senior Cadres' dark ball.
But... that Liepard, already severely wounded and doubly weak to Bug-type skills, was directly kicked so hard that its ribs fractured and its internal organs ruptured. It fainted, losing all its strength, and was swept into the center of the Whirlpool, losing its life.
Zou Yi snorted coldly: "You people who treat the lives of your companions as nothing, truly deserve to die."
At this moment, Tropius's Encore status was also lifted, and it regained Normal mobility.
"Swanna, release Whirlpool."
"Tropius, Body Slam."
The graceful Swanna lightly spread its wings. It controlled the Whirlpool, slamming it fiercely towards the ground.
In an instant, the dark purple poisonous water surged out like a breached dam, rapidly spreading in all directions.
The moment this Toxic water came into contact with trees and land, a continuous sizzling sound filled the air, and pungent white smoke rose, indicating that this poisonous water possessed an unimaginably strong corrosive property.
And on this ruined ground, lay the cold corpse of a Liepard, with another Liepard barely clinging to life nearby.
A loud, prolonged cry pierced the sky. It was Tropius, spreading its massive wings and soaring into the heavens, as Normal energy continuously gathered.
One must know that this Tropius weighed nearly 350 jin (approx. 385 lbs). Yet, at this moment, it descended like a falling meteor, striking directly from a high altitude with unparalleled impact. This was Body Slam!
With a deafening roar, the two Liepard were directly crushed by this immense force, their flesh and blood splattering, their bodies shattered. Blood splattered and bones separated, a gruesome sight that was unbearable to behold. Even if all their fragmented remains were collected, it would be difficult to piece together a complete corpse.
At this moment, Tropius was covered in blood, stained with the flesh and fur of Liepard. It looked like a god of slaughter returned from hell, its sharp gaze fixed on the two Senior Cadres not far away.
Zou Yi said: "Did you ever think of this day when you conspired to harm the lives of others and Pokémon?"
Senior Cadres 1 became somewhat frantic in the face of death and said: "You haven't won yet, we still have Elite Four Thievul!"
Senior Cadres 2 said nothing, opened the dark ball's switch, and threw it forward.
The dark ball traced an arc and directly smashed onto the ground, but Thievul did not emerge.
"What's going on?! Damn it! Thievul! Come out now!"
"It really is a cunning fox Pokémon. We sacrificed Liepard just to save your life."
Zou Yi smiled and said: "Gentlemen, don't panic, it's time to go."
Senior Cadres 2 hurriedly said: "Wait! Zou Tianwang of Huaguo. We surrender, we can provide any information about the Water Blade Gang, including their current objective, and the situation of the Divine Beast in the Divine Beast Field."
Senior Cadres 1: "Yes, yes! Don't kill us, we surrender!"
"You haven't realized you were wrong, you just know you're about to die." (I have to say, this line is quite chuunibyou, haha.)
"Tropius, Air Cutter!"
A violent gust of wind howled past, directly bisecting the two individuals...