Xiao Mao naturally chose his initial Pokémon to battle, and unlike the Wartortle he first saw, it had now evolved into a Blastoise.
Its body was dark blue. Its front and hind limbs were short and stout, divided into sections by joints.
When Xiao Zhi saw Blastoise, he exclaimed, "Wow, Xiao Mao, have all your Pokémon evolved into their final forms?"
Xiao Mao nodded slightly and replied, "That's natural. Besides a few individual Pokémon, the rest of my main team have all evolved into their final forms."
After speaking, the two looked at Articuno in unison and commanded at the same time:
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
"Blastoise, Cannon Beam!"
Pikachu waved its small hand and patted its own cheek, unleashing a blinding flash of electricity. The electric light, like a broken bamboo, shot straight towards Articuno.
At the same time, the cannons on Blastoise's back emitted a dazzling light, followed by a loud bang. A huge light projectile soared into the sky a few seconds later, aiming and firing at Articuno.
However, in that instant, Articuno reacted sharply. It gracefully flapped its wings, flying away quickly at an astonishing speed, avoiding these two powerful attacks.
The ice pillars behind Articuno were instantly pierced, shattering into countless ice fragments that scattered and flew in all directions. As the ice pillars shattered, huge chunks of ice fell, hitting the ground with a loud noise.
During its flight, he quickly turned around, his sharp gaze fixed on these two Pokémon.
Li Qingfeng saw some ice crystals condensing around Articuno and realized that he was preparing to launch a move.
He saw Xiao Zhi preparing to fight strength with strength and immediately warned, "In this situation, you need to take some measures to weaken the power of the opponent's move."
A cold light flickered in Articuno's pupils, its body temperature dropped, and the surrounding air also cooled.
Fine snow swirled around him, forming a cold blue light. He stared at the Pokémon, preparing to unleash his move.
Xiao Zhi reacted and shouted at Pikachu, "Use Light Screen!"
Pikachu waved its small hand, releasing a bright light. The light condensed into a sturdy Light Screen, blocking in front of itself and Blastoise, attempting to block the attack Articuno was about to launch.
Articuno's attack was suddenly unleashed, a cold Ice Beam shot out from its mouth, aiming at Pikachu.
Seeing this, Xiao Mao issued a command: "Blastoise, use Water Pulse to counter the Ice Beam!"
Blastoise reacted quickly, its large Water Cannons on its back spraying out powerful streams of water. Water Pulse surged forth, countering the Ice Beam released by Articuno.
The two powerful forces collided, emitting a deafening impact sound. A fierce confrontation unfolded in the air, with Water Pulse and Ice Beam clashing, forming a violent energy collision.
However, the Ice Beam released by Articuno was powerful, directly overwhelming Water Pulse. Water Pulse could not hold on and was broken through by the Ice Beam.
At the same time, Light Screen also played a crucial protective role. The Ice Beam hit Blastoise, but due to the blocking of Light Screen, Blastoise did not suffer severe damage.
Xiao Mao breathed a sigh of relief; Articuno had not used its full strength. Otherwise, even with Light Screen, Blastoise would have been severely injured.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt again!"
Pikachu was full of spirit; it gathered all its electrical energy, its eyes emitted a bright light, and then it released a powerful current.
However, Articuno was not intimidated; he unhesitatingly used his move to block Pikachu's attack.
Articuno vibrated its wings, releasing an Ice Wind filled with a cold aura. This Ice Wind collided with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, producing a fierce energy collision sound.
Two powerful energies intertwined in the air, forming a massive energy explosion. The chilling Ice Wind and electric current intertwined, generating a powerful shockwave that froze even the surrounding snowflakes into ice crystals.
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Mao were surprised by Articuno's immense power, but they did not back down.
As long as they maintained their fighting spirit, they would find Articuno's weakness and deliver a fatal blow!
Li Qingfeng recalled something and continued, "With your current strength facing a legendary Pokémon, you cannot rely solely on power. You need more strategy and teamwork."
At Li Qingfeng's reminder, Xiao Zhi immediately reacted and said to Pikachu, "Use Quick Attack to get close to Articuno! Then use Nuzzle!"
Pikachu obeyed Xiao Zhi's command, its gaze firm, its body flashing rapidly. It performed the Quick Attack technique, quickly approaching Articuno.
However, this Quick Attack was a bit different.
Its body erupted with powerful electricity, forming a swift electric light, making Pikachu like a lightning bolt streaking across the sky, its speed dazzling.
"My goodness, Electric Acceleration!" Li Qingfeng witnessed Pikachu's speed and the way it performed its move, immediately recognizing it as a partner move!
Xiao Mao saw Articuno trying to dodge and said, "Blastoise, aim around Articuno, and be ready to use Cannon Beam at any time!"
Blastoise stared at Articuno's position, the cannons on its back emitting a dazzling metallic light. It took a deep breath, then with a determined expression, powerful energy accumulated within its body.
Articuno simply stopped dodging; he stood proudly, releasing his move—Original Power.
Around Articuno, many huge rocks suddenly appeared, standing in the air like mountains. These rocks blocked Pikachu's Electric Acceleration and Blastoise's Cannon Beam.
Pikachu and Cannon Beam collided with the rocks, producing a huge impact sound. The rocks were filled with tough strength, enduring Pikachu's and Blastoise's attacks, as stable as mountains.
When the rocks dissipated, Articuno once again condensed a shining ice light. Its eyes were cold and firm, clearly preparing to release Ice Beam again.
"Pikachu, Shadow Clone!"
Pikachu immediately split into multiple figures. These clones each struck a pose, making them difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.
Articuno's Ice Beam was ready to fire, but with the interference of Pikachu's Shadow Clone, the target became blurry. He was unsure which Pikachu to attack and hesitated slightly.
This momentary hesitation was a precious opportunity for Xiao Zhi and Xiao Mao.
"Pikachu, seize the opportunity and counterattack quickly!" Xiao Zhi shouted.
Pikachu swiftly used the advantage of Shadow Clone, approaching Articuno. It gathered all its electrical energy, its eyes emitting a bright light, and once again released a powerful Thunderbolt.