The two arms stretched out like broad leaves, and the flowers and leaves on the head formed a structure resembling a crown.
A fierce golden light covered her entire body, except for the eyes that appeared pale and devoid of emotion.
She merely stood at the center of the stage, exuding the pride and elegance of a queen.
"It seems that the Lilligant of the Hisui Region also possesses regional forms that have vanished in modern times, and this should be Lilligant's Hisuian Form."
Cynthia quickly deduced from her appearance and aura.
This is very similar to the case with Hisuian Typhlosion and Hisuian Samurott.
The same Pokemon living in different environments over a long period eventually developed completely different evolutionary forms and attributes.
If Lilligant were not in a state of frenzy right now, Ash and Cynthia would certainly try to observe its living habits and energy changes carefully.
But now is clearly not the time for research.
Lilligant's pale eyes had already locked onto the two of them.
Golden energy flowed slowly along her legs, and the body gently swayed to some silent melody.
"It's time, Ash."
The warmth on Cynthia's face gradually faded, leaving only the composure of the Sinnoh Champion in her golden eyes.
"Alright!"
The two simultaneously took the ancient Pokeball from their waists and threw it to the center of the stage.
"It's up to you, Typhlosion!"
"Come out, Samurott!"
Two white lights landed on the stage.
The purple-red flames on Typhlosion's neck rose, and Samurott also drew its Razor Shell from its side, standing in front of Ash and Cynthia respectively.
Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder and stood at the back near the stairs.
He wouldn't be partaking in this battle for now, but he was ready to jump in at any moment.
"The aura around Lilligant is indeed much stronger than Kleavor's. Just relying on Typhlosion and Samurott, this battle might not be easy."
Cynthia observed the continuous flow of golden energy around the queen with a few more ounces of gravity in her tone.
"Thinking about the worst outcome before the battle begins, that's not like your usual style, sis."
Ash turned his head to look at Cynthia, his face still bearing an excited smile.
"I just like to consider all possible situations first, but you're right. Once the battle begins, there's no time for further hesitation. This time, Typhlosion will be in charge of the main attack; I'll focus on creating opportunities with Samurott for you."
Cynthia turned her gaze back to the Lilligant in the center of the stage, her whole aura completely changing.
"Alright!"
Ash raised his hand and pointed at Lilligant: "First, greet the queen, Typhlosion, use Flamethrower!"
"Taku!"
Typhlosion opened its mouth, and a ghostly purple flame erupted instantly.
A blazing pillar of fire streaked across the stage's sky, directly hurtling towards the Lilligant standing at the center.
"Hmm~"
Faced with the fire capable of countering her Grass attributes, Lilligant did not retreat.
Her slender body gently pivoted, and her leaf-like arms extended.
Countless pink petals appeared out of thin air around her and began spinning rapidly with her movements.
A large number of petals stacked and in no time formed a continuously flowing barrier in front of the queen.
"Boom!"
The ghostly purple flames hit the petal barrier head-on.
The outermost petals quickly turned black and shattered, but new petals continued to spin and fill in from behind.
The flames spread sideways along the rapidly spinning petals, and the hot waves covered almost half the stage, yet they could never truly touch Lilligant's body.
When the Flamethrower gradually faded, Lilligant was still standing in the same spot.
The ground around was just littered with many charred petals.
"She actually blocked the Flamethrower with a Grass attribute move?"
Ash's eyes revealed a look of shock.