But Monferno remained unfazed, standing firm as a mountain.
Meng Yu was slightly surprised...
The five Hangzhou University students watching nearby hadn't realized Monferno's strength; they were still in awe of Ring Bear's imposing presence.
After her surprise, Meng Yu calmed down and looked at Fang Yuan, indicating that he could attack first.
Although Fang Yuan appeared to have some strength, she still didn't believe that a student around twenty years old could be that formidable. Professional level, probably his limit, and even with a type advantage, Monferno would find it difficult to threaten Ring Bear.
"Begin," said Meng Yu.
No sooner had she spoken than Fang Yuan nodded and issued the command, "Monferno, Sonic Fist."
Monferno stood in the arena, facing Ring Bear, and activated the Mimic move, successfully copying the opponent's Guts ability!
The next moment, Awakening Electricity was ignited, and the Power of Thunder and Lightning permeated his entire body.
The paralysis brought on by the Thunder converted into pure strength due to the Guts ability, replacing the Iron Fist Trait without decreasing Monferno's combat power. In fact, due to the Guts ability, his overall qualities improved slightly.
Sensing the increase in power different from what Iron Fist provided, Monferno used meditation to perceive that Ring Bear's ability development far exceeded any Pokemon he had trained with before. But this was still not enough!
As a layer of golden armor enveloped his body, the sounds of thunder echoed around Monferno. In this instant, Master Meng Yu's expression suddenly became serious.
Crack!
Cracks appeared on the battlefield, and Monferno's figure vanished in an instant, reappearing with a punch to Ring Bear's stomach!
Crackle!
As the electric current surged, Monferno didn't launch a continuous assault; instead, he created a current to paralyze Ring Bear, aiming to trigger its Guts ability for an intense battle, a contest of abilities.
A main Pokemon of a Master Level Trainer would undoubtedly have highly developed abilities. Learning the opponent's method of utilizing abilities was the essence of the Acting Training Method and the purpose of the battle.
Faced with Monferno's extreme speed, Ring Bear, not known for its quickness, was struck directly. However, Ring Bear might be slow, but it is incredibly strong and could use brute force to break through cunning.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Hit by this punch, Ring Bear let out a pained growl and stumbled back several steps. It used its own strength to resist the impact force. However, the electric current spread all over its body and crackled, leaving Ring Bear somewhat confused.
What does this mean? Giving a BUFF?
"I underestimated my opponent." At the same time, Master Meng Yu's heart tightened with shock. This Monferno's strength was probably not inferior to Ring Bear's; she could not be careless.
The other five students, originally there to watch the excitement, all changed their expressions after Monferno's punch, turning their gaze to where Monferno had been standing...
As if it had been blasted by thunder and lightning... enduring tremendous Explosive Power...
Three of the Hangzhou University students saw Ring Bear being pushed back and, their pupils shrinking, asked Qin Xiaoli, "Is this guy just an ordinary Magic University student?"
Qin Xiaoli shook her head vehemently, "I don't know either..."
At this moment, watching Ring Bear paralyzed and activating its Guts ability, Meng Yu gained some insight...
Fang Yuan intended to use them as sparring partners... So that was the purpose of his challenge.
On the other side, sensing the changes in Monferno, Fang Yuan knew it had gained a lot... Perhaps after a few more such experiences, its Lightning Armor could reach full maturity.
On the battlefield.
Ring Bear and Monferno backed away from each other, the two Pokemon facing off once again.
"It's our turn to counterattack now!" Meng Yu shouted, "Heavy Stamp!"
As her words fell, Ring Bear let out a loud roar and heavily stamped on the ground. The terrifying force created an impact wave that immediately spread rapidly across the arena toward Monferno.
"Sonic Fist." Fang Yuan still issued the command for Sonic Fist, but this time, Monferno used the explosive power of its legs to leap up, propelling itself forward like a "Skyrocketing Monkey." Floating in mid-air, it avoided being affected by the Heavy Stamp.
While in its Lightning Armor state, Monferno had extreme explosive power and very fast sprinting speed; however, in addition to the speed reduction caused by Heavy Stamp, Ring Bear also revealed a terrifying expression on its face. Through its Ghost Face technique, it released strong mental fluctuations that intimidated Monferno, causing its speed to slow down once again.
The quick succession of double speed locks reduced Monferno's speed advantage significantly. Despite this, Monferno's speed was still incomparable to Ring Bear's. Sonic Fist hit Ring Bear once more, but having entered the Guts state, Ring Bear's strength increased. By using its Bodybuilding moves to concentrate strength in its abdomen to defend, it only took a step back to withstand Monferno's attack. Immediately after, Ring Bear extended its sharp claws and slashed at Monferno.
Bang!
With Monferno's reaction speed, it could have dodged; however, upon nearing Ring Bear, it smelled an aroma. Ring Bear had somehow activated Sweet Scent, which restricted Monferno's reaction speed and drastically reduced it.
In a flash, rather than deploying a double speed lock, Ring Bear had implemented a triple one.
With a sweep of its claw, Ring Bear's huge force that swirled the air directly flung Monferno away!
Because Monferno's body was enveloped in a layer of Thunder Energy, Ring Bear's slash did not cause serious injury; it only left a wound on Monferno. In comparison, Ring Bear's charred and sunken belly also showed no minor damage.
After being flung several meters away, Monferno leaped up and looked back at Ring Bear.
At that moment, Fang Yuan and Meng Yu both gave their commands at once, and Monferno and Ring Bear roared and quickly collided again!!
"Boom!!"
Monferno's fists landed precisely on Ring Bear's chin, delivering two punches. Ring Bear felt its neck might be twisted off by the monkey in front of it. However, with its Superpower, it managed to smash Monferno away with a punch.
In terms of speed, even heavily restricted, Monferno had the upper hand; yet, when it came to defensive power and strength, this Ring Bear was truly fearsome.
In just a few rounds of exchange, Monferno gained a deeper understanding of Ring Bear's Guts ability through Mimic.
A minute later.
Ring Bear now bore numerous wounds on its body, mainly due to being at a disadvantage from the type matchups. Sonic Fist was too powerful. Monferno was in an even worse state, as each hit from Ring Bear made it feel as if the world was spinning and its body would shatter.
Crack!
Suddenly, a loud noise erupted. Before Ring Bear and Monferno could determine a winner, the fighting stage beneath their feet cracked open down the middle. A massive fissure spread rapidly from the points of fierce combat, causing the field to shake precariously as if an earthquake had split the ground. The venue, meant for warming up the participating competitors, now couldn't withstand the battle between the two Pokemon... and broke.
Meng Yu glanced at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan glanced elsewhere, feeling very flustered. Would he have to pay for the damages? Were the fields at White Deer Plateau this fragile? Damn it!
Meanwhile, five students watching the battle were dumbstruck.
With mouths agape, they thought they were dreaming. A student about their age had challenged Master Meng Yu, and the fierce battle that ensued... actually destroyed the field??!
Is this guy really a student??!
"Err, I admit defeat," Fang Yuan said, glancing at the injured Monferno. Knowing its condition was unsuitable for learning now, he voluntarily admitted defeat. Continuing the battle would not only ruin the field, but Monferno too, unless it used Rage to create a double abnormal status and break through Ring Bear's Guts ability. Otherwise, relying solely on Lightning Armor, Monferno's chances of winning were slim.
Admit defeat?
Meng Yu did not speak, and she wasn't pleased by Fang Yuan's surrender. As a One-Star Professional Trainer, there was no triumph in beating a university student. What mattered most was where on earth Fang Yuan had come from. A student of Magic University? Nonsense. If Magic University consisted of students like him... then Hangzhou University might as well give up!
That's right... Fang Yuan claimed to be a friend of Li Shu. Maybe she could ask the junior Li Shu.