The red light shot out from the Pokeball, recalling Typhlosion.
Ash looked down at the Pokeball in his hand.
There was no shame in admitting that Typhlosion was not a match for Lilligant.
Both Typhlosion and Samurott were currently at the Elite Peak, while Lilligant's strength was already above theirs and had been further enhanced through continuous dancing.
Now, Lilligant might have reached the Elite Level, something that an Elite Level can't possibly challenge.
Even if Typhlosion accepted the power of Aura Power, at most it could only rival a Gym Beginner Level.
Attempting to challenge an Elite Level like that is still far from enough.
The fact that Typhlosion managed to break through Petal Blizzard head-on with Aura Resonance and caused significant damage to Lilligant already proved that its training during this period was not in vain.
However, it still couldn't truly bridge the gap in strength between them.
"There was one more inaccuracy in our information earlier."
Cynthia had been observing Lilligant's condition all along and only voiced her judgment after Typhlosion was recalled.
Ash immediately realized.
"Sister, are you saying there's an issue with Lilligant's defensive power?"
"That's right."
Cynthia nodded: "Under normal circumstances, a Grass-type Lilligant couldn't possibly sustain only this level of damage from Flare Blitz just now, so her dance probably enhanced more than just her power and speed, but also her defense."
Ash couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
Three enhancements? Is this queen's dance really this comprehensive!
If she continues to dance, who knows how else she might be enhanced?
As for continuing to let Samurott fight head-on... it's unnecessary.
Lilligant's Grass Attribute can suppress Samurott's Water Attribute, and its Fighting-type can clearly counter the Dark Attribute.
Samurott's strength was inherently below that of the current Lilligant.
Cynthia evidently wouldn't force Samurott into a battle with little chance of victory just to prove something.
"Come back, Samurott."
The red light shot out from the Pokeball, and Samurott quickly disappeared from the stage battlefield.
"Looks like we'll have to switch players."
Cynthia put away the Pokeball and naturally looked at Ash beside her.
A yellow figure had already jumped out voluntarily.
"Pika."
Pikachu looked eagerly at Lilligant in the center of the stage, with an expression that could only be described as excitement.
It hadn't had a chance to fight in a long while. Since arriving in this era, it had only dominated a peer once, and then never had another opportunity to fight.
Although the opponent is only at the Elite Level, still... it's decent enough.
Ash looked at Pikachu, wearing an expression that said he was at ease with the fight; between them, no words were needed.
"Pikachu, I'm counting on you next!"
"Pika!"
Lilligant's pale eyes quickly locked onto the new opponent.
The injuries sustained from Flare Blitz hadn't healed, but the enhancements from the previous dances hadn't faded either.
Golden energy rapidly flowed along her slender legs!
Whoosh!
Lilligant vanished from her original spot in an instant!
The speed enhanced by the dance bursts out completely at this moment, with the golden afterimage crossing the distance between them in a blink!
Leaf-like arms, carrying fierce winds, slashed fiercely towards Pikachu!
The speed of this strike was even more exaggerated than when facing Samurott earlier!
However...
"Pikachu Pika!!"
Pikachu's lightning-shaped tail lit up with a metallic luster and then swung powerfully!
Clang!!!
Iron Tail clashed directly with Lilligant's leaf arm!
A strong air current erupted instantly between the two Pokemon, scattering the surrounding debris outward!
Lilligant's arm, which carried immense power, was firmly blocked in mid-air by the slender Iron Tail, unable to move forward!
The strength gap between the two was so clear at this moment that it needed no explanation.
Lilligant's enhancements from her continuous dancing were indeed formidable, but they were based on her original strength.
When the foundational strength gap between the two reaches a certain extent...
It's a different story altogether!
"Pika..."
Pikachu slightly turned its head, glancing at Lilligant behind it from the corner of its eye.
Wasn't it impressive when bullying Typhlosion earlier?
"Pika—chu!!"
Pikachu exerted force, and Lilligant was directly lifted and flung away by Pikachu!
The golden figure spun continuously in the air, barely adjusting itself to prepare for landing.
However, before Lilligant's feet could touch the stage, Ash's voice had already rung out again!
"Pikachu, Quick Attack!"
"Pika!"
The yellow figure vanished instantly!
The distance of several tens of meters seemed nonexistent.
In the next instant, Pikachu appeared right in front of Lilligant!
"Bang!"
Quick Attack landed directly on Lilligant's abdomen!
Lilligant, ready to land, was once again knocked back!
The seemingly unimpressive hit from Quick Attack caused more damage than Typhlosion's full-powered Flare Blitz!
This is the absolute level difference!
Lilligant leveraged its level advantage to completely suppress Typhlosion; now, it's Ash's turn to exploit the level advantage, Champion Advanced Level, see!
Since arriving in this world, Pikachu hasn't been idle. It has progressed further in the Champion Level, no longer needing partner form to reach Champion Advanced Level!
Dealing with someone like Lilligant, who isn't even Elite Level, is more than enough!
Pikachu used the force of the collision to flip backward, its petite body adjusting its direction swiftly in the air.
Ash quickly raised his hand to command: "Thunderbolt!"
"Pika—chu!!!"
Boom!!!
Golden lightning instantly illuminated the entire stage battlefield!
A massive current erupted wildly from Pikachu's body, engulfing Lilligant in seconds!
The Grass Attribute indeed has some resistance to Electric Attribute attacks.
But this resistance isn't enough to bridge the enormous strength gap between them!
Moreover, Lilligant had already been hit directly once by Typhlosion's Flare Blitz, reducing its physical strength.
Now, after enduring Pikachu's Quick Attack and Thunderbolt in succession, her aura rapidly weakened!
A few seconds later.
"Pika!"
Pikachu voluntarily ceased the Thunderbolt.
It turned and flipped lightly in the air, landing steadily in front of Ash again.
The remaining golden currents on the stage slowly dissipated.
The previously dazzling golden light around Lilligant had also dimmed significantly.
She wavered a bit, as if trying to resume her earlier dance steps.
However, just as she lifted her right foot, Lilligant lost her balance and dropped to one knee on the stage.
She no longer had the strength to continue fighting.
"Is it over?"
Cynthia looked at Lilligant in the center of the stage.
"The battle's over."
Ash nodded gently but didn't relax because of it: "But the calming force hasn't ended."
Defeating the Queen only temporarily took away Lilligant's ability to resist further.
The abnormal golden power that drove her into madness still lingered within her.
Simply defeating her in battle won't make that power vanish on its own.
Pikachu didn't continue to attack but instead turned and ran back to Ash, hopping back onto his shoulder.
Ash stepped forward to Lilligant.
"Leave the rest to me."
A soft green light slowly spread from Ash's palm.
The abnormal golden energy fluctuating on Lilligant's body reacted instantly upon encountering the Power of Viridian.
The golden glow rapidly retracted into Lilligant's body as if trying to hide again.
But Ash had already dealt with a similar anomaly on Kleavor once before.
The green light steadily extended into Lilligant's body, beginning to gradually eliminate the residual abnormal golden energy.
Lilligant's formerly pale eyes slowly returned to their normal color.
The aura filled with a constant sense of frenzy finally began to calm down.