This speed can't be described as fast, it's more like unrivaled!
From Gym to Elite Level is a threshold, from Elite to Champion is almost as difficult as a leap over a dragon's gate, and from Champion to Divine Domain is like a mortal ascending to the heavens.
Every level is not easy to cross. To go from Gym to Elite Level, even with a Pokemon with good talent and a Trainer of excellent aptitude, it typically takes half a year to a year. Historically, the fastest Trainer to break through to Elite Level should be Cynthia, who had Elite Level Pokemon when she began her journey.
However, Cynthia started training Pokemon at the age of ten, and having a team of Elite Level Pokemon in five years is shocking, but not quite astonishing. In contrast, Ash's achievement of cultivating an Elite Level Pokemon within seven months, along with nearly all his other Pokemon reaching similar levels, is truly astonishing!
Getting off track here... Originally, a Junior Elite Level Charizard facing a Champion Intermediate Level Cloyster would be instantly defeated, but now that Charizard has improved to Champion Junior Level, it's qualified to stand against Cloyster.
"Miss Lorelei, here I come! Charizard, Flamethrower—!!!"
"Roar—!!" Charizard took a deep breath, and the next moment, it spewed out a surge of scorching flames! The fire reflected the sunlight, creating a dazzling array of colors!
Starting with a Flamethrower enhanced with Sacred Fire! Against Lorelei, an Elite yet Comparable to a Champion in strength, Ash and Charizard dared not slack at all. From the outset, they went all out without reservation!
A transparent shield silently enveloped the entire field. Mewtwo, hidden inside the Pokeball, had already activated its power to protect the surrounding audience. Otherwise, this Champion Level Sacred Fire Flamethrower could easily melt the stands, and the clothes on the audience would be reduced to ashes by the intense Fire Element!
This is the power of the Champion Level, and more so the terror of the Divine Level. Even without a direct hit, it can cause devastating destruction to the surroundings!
"Cloyster, Hydro Pump!" Lorelei's expression turned serious and immediately commanded Cloyster.
"Spah!" From between Cloyster's shells, a thick column of water suddenly gushed out! The rushing water collided with the intense rainbow flames, instantly erupting with a deafening roar!
"Boom—!" Countless steam rapidly rose from the field, engulfing it in a white haze, completely obscuring the view for the surrounding audience!
"Move collision!!!" Allen's shout pierced through the noise, "Both sides' powerful attacks clashed fiercely in the center of the field, creating a sky full of steam! The situation on the field is now chaotic; which side will prevail?!"
In fact, Allen and the audience were puzzled as to why the steam remained confined to the field. Such dense steam would normally spread over the entire arena.
But now the steam only existed within the field, no matter how dense, none leaked out, as if held firmly by an invisible giant hand.
And such a terrifying clash that made the entire field tremble didn't spill out any impact at all; what on earth?
Before the audience and commentator Allen could finish thinking, Charizard and Cloyster had clashed again.
"Charizard, use Dragon Claw!" Ash and Charizard both preferred close combat over being a turret; the feel of a direct hit was what they loved.
"Roar!" Charizard flapped its wings, stirring up a turbulent gust that quickly dispersed the steam, allowing the audience to see the scene.
Charizard appeared before Cloyster in the blink of an eye, and before the steam could dissipate, its Dragon Claw swung out!
In the mist, Lorelei's view was obscured, but for Ash and Charizard, that level of obstruction was like nothing. With the Aura Power, no form of concealment could escape their eyes, allowing Charizard to take the initiative!
"Withdraw Defense!" Though hindered by the mist, Lorelei instantly responded with her battle-hardened experience.
"Spah!" Cloyster's hard shells closed suddenly, exuding a sharp chill, making the already solid exterior even more indestructible.
The Dragon Claw struck with a forceful sound against Cloyster's shell!
"Clang—!"
The metallic collision resonated through the air, causing Cloyster to stagger back, with a slight crack appearing on its shell!
The steam was completely dispersed by the gust, the clarity of the battlefield revealed to the audience's eyes, who erupted in a thunderous cheer!
"Oh my god! Ash's Charizard has taken the upper hand, even after Lorelei's Cloyster used Withdraw Defense, Ash's Charizard managed to cause a crack; that's some powerful attack!" Allen shouted almost maniacally, astounded that Ash could take the lead against a Champion Level opponent!
Even though Ash was evenly matched with Lorelei during previous exhibition matches, at that time Lorelei's Glaceon wasn't her main Pokemon. But now, Cloyster is indeed her main force and also has a Water Attribute to counter Charizard.
This makes Ash's early advantage all the more unbelievable and maddening!
"Such tremendous attack power! Charizard can have such formidable force; I'm curious how you trained it, Ash!" Lorelei marveled without reservation.
Charizard naturally has exceptional talent in Special Attack, yet physical attack is relatively weaker, so generally, Charizards serve as turrets. Charizards focusing on physical attacks are rare.
However, Ash not only cultivated Charizard to focus on physical attacks but also did it excellently. Even Cloyster's Withdraw couldn't withstand Charizard's non-Flying Dragon Claw, incredible.
"Hehe, my Charizard loves directly impactful attacks; we won't lose this time, Miss Lorelei, Charizard, Fire Punch!!" Ash urged Charizard to continue their fierce assault!
"Roar—!" Charizard's right fist suddenly ignited with blazing flames, the intense light reflecting in its sharp eyes as its solid fist bore the whistle of breaking wind against Cloyster!
Lorelei's gaze sharpened, maintaining her composure despite the situation, stating firmly, "Cloyster, Protect!"
"Buzz—!"
A light blue transparent barrier instantly formed in front of Cloyster, like a solid air shield, standing firm in the path of the Fire Punch!
Charizard's flame-wreathed fist struck the barrier with a "Boom—!" The deafening sound followed by the fiery blaze firmly blocked, spreading as fiery sparks along the barrier's edges!
Charizard felt a strong rebound force on its fist, forcing it back half a step, the flaming fist deflected.
"Use Razor Shell!" Blocking Charizard's attack, Lorelei promptly counter-attacked with Cloyster.
A sharp water blade formed on Cloyster's dual shells.
"Spah—!" Cloyster's shells snapped shut, water blades slicing through the air like blue lightning, aimed at the retreating Charizard!
"Thunder Punch!!" Seeing the water blade closing in, a glint flashed in Ash's eyes as he coldly commanded.
The next moment, golden lightning flickered over Charizard's fists, charging forth!\p>
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