Pokémon Court

Chapter 476 - Dark Void

Dark Pulse can be considered Darkrai's instinctive move for fending off enemies.

This move is undoubtedly the one Darkrai is most skilled in, using it as effortlessly as if it were an extension of its own body.

In fact, this move posed a significant threat to both Terrance and Albus. With just this single move, Darkrai was able to block the combined assault of an incredibly powerful Lucario and a Mega Altaria. There was no doubt in Terrance's mind—Darkrai possessed immense strength.

However, when Moonblast struck Darkrai once again, engulfing its entire body, Darkrai let out a terrifying scream.

"Yiii~~~~~~~"

The trembling echoes made Terrance and Albus' ears tingle. Even when it was being relentlessly suppressed before, Darkrai had never shown such a reaction.

"Darkrai..." Albus first felt a pang of sympathy but then quickly steeled his expression. No matter what, everything they were doing now was for Darkrai's own good.

Normally, Darkrai remains in a floating state without legs, but at this moment, it seemingly manifested two leg-like appendages and slowly descended to the ground.

Its deep, dark blue eyes resembled a black hole, as if they could swallow anything that dared to meet its gaze. Terrance's heart skipped a beat—a sudden ominous feeling welled up inside him.

But all of this happened in a fleeting instant. The battle had to continue.

"Yiii!!!!"

Darkrai was undoubtedly enraged by that Moonblast. The moment it landed, its eyes flared with light, locking onto Mega Altaria.

Terrance and Albus exchanged glances. Lucario began channeling a mysterious energy into Mega Altaria.

Helping Hand move.

Under the effects of Helping Hand, Mega Altaria's moves would become significantly more powerful than usual—but, of course, at the cost of greater energy consumption!

Swish!!

Inside the cave, in an instant, countless figures of Darkrai appeared—there had to be at least dozens of them. Seeing so many Darkrai, Terrance and Albus tensed up.

Finally... was it about to use its second move?

From start to finish, Darkrai had only used a single move—Dark Pulse—to contend with Mega Altaria and Lucario. However, after being relentlessly suppressed and struck by Moonblast, Darkrai finally revealed its second move!

"In past battles between Lucario and Darkrai, it didn't just use Dark Pulse. It also utilized moves like Dark Void and Double Team."

"It's just that, because Lucario and I share Aura power, it's not easy for it put Lucario to sleep. As for Double Team, Lucario and I can locate the real body by sensing Aura. So, the move we need to be most wary of is still its Dark Pulse..."

"However, now that Darkrai has started using multiple moves, it will definitely be even harder to deal with. We have to be extremely cautious."

Dark Void, huh...

Recalling Albus's warning, Terrance felt a chill in his heart. That move was terrifying—it was said to forcibly drag opponents into a world of darkness, putting them into a deep sleep.

Thanks to the shared Aura power with Albus, and with them working in coordination, it wouldn't be able to put Lucario to sleep.

But Mega Altaria was definitely at risk.

"I wonder if the medicine I prepared will be enough to help Altaria endure this..."

Taking a deep breath, Terrance steadied himself. This wasn't the first time he had done something like this...

It was essentially the equivalent of having Mega Altaria absorb a kind of "stimulant." Though, in reality, it was just a little concoction he had put together, inspired by the Breeder pharmaceutical concepts and his own experience.

But it had the effect of allowing a Pokémon to resist certain status conditions for a period of time!

"Although it's not as effective as the mass-produced Awakening Spray, it has the advantage of preemptively strengthening Mega Altaria's resistance to sleep!"

"This way, even if Mega Altaria is dragged into the world of darkness, it will be able to break free!"

Feint Attack!

A chilling scene unfolded—dozens of Darkrai suddenly vanished into the ground, leaving the entire cave eerily empty. Staring at the pitch-black floor, Mega Altaria tensed up, staying alert for any surprise attacks from Darkrai.

But the hidden Double Team Darkrai, combined with Feint Attack, made for an incredibly eerie assault.

Swish!

Lucario hurled its Bone Club, and at the same moment, dozens of Darkrai emerged from the ground, slashing toward Mega Altaria with energy-charged claws.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Lucario's Bone Club flew at incredible speed, shattering the shadowy figures one by one, pointing toward a specific direction.

"Dragon Claw!"

Terrance shouted.

Mega Altaria understood Lucario and Terrance's intent. Its eyes locked firmly onto the spot where the Bone Club had flown, and it slashed out with Dragon Claw!

As expected, Lucario had instantly pinpointed Darkrai's true body and used the thrown Bone Club to guide Mega Altaria, allowing it to successfully defend against Darkrai's sneak attack.

However, having failed in its strike, Darkrai immediately attempted to retreat—but Albus clearly had no intention of giving it that chance.

Seizing the opportunity, Lucario had already leaped forward, both hands forming an Aura Sphere, slamming it fiercely into Darkrai's waist.

Boom!!

Even with its immense strength, Darkrai struggled to keep up with the relentless and coordinated attacks from both Pokémon. However, Terrance and Albus had still underestimated Darkrai's resilience. The most terrifying thing about this Darkrai wasn't its strength—it was its willpower!

Never mind that Aura Sphere couldn't deal a fatal blow—even if it could, Terrance and Albus had every reason to believe Darkrai still wouldn't fall.

After taking the Aura Sphere head-on, the cracks on the device around Darkrai's waist visibly widened, bringing a flicker of joy to Terrance and Albus.

"It seems that after inflicting some damage with Fairy energy, the cracks have spread enough that even Lucario now has the ability to deal further damage."

"Yiiiiiiii!!!"

Before Terrance and Albus could dwell on their excitement, Darkrai's movements proved no slower than the combined offensive of Mega Altaria and Lucario. A pitch-black aura burst forth from its body, instantly engulfing the nearby Lucario before spreading outward!

Seeing this, Albus's expression changed drastically. "Terrance, be careful—it's the Dark Void move!"

Terrance's heart pounded as he watched the Dark Void threatening to engulf the entire cave. He realized there was no way he could evade it.

"Albus and Lucario have the ability to break free from the Dark Void, and Mega Altaria is also prepared for this. But I... I'm not confident that I can escape."

"But if I rely on willpower, my meditation method, and Albus's support, I might be able to resist its effects..."

Come, Dark Void!

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