Rumble!!!
The wildly surging storm exploded violently following that punch.
As the storm dissipated, the battered white barrier shattered like a wafer under Fei Xiao's Serious Punch.
Moltres and the others were severely injured because of this, blasted toward the ground the moment the storm vanished.
The mountains shook once again because of it.
This was bound to be another visual feast.
First came a mushroom cloud, followed by a hurricane soaring into the sky.
In the City, the people witnessing this grand spectacle felt more than just confusion; they felt despair.
They saw how the three birds in the sky created the mushroom cloud.
In the next moment, an even more massive and terrifying beast appeared.
They easily triggered disasters on a City-destroying scale.
Was their evacuation even necessary then?
...
"Hiss~~~"
After unleashing her ultimate move, Fei Xiao was now half-kneeling on the ground.
Her expression looked exceptionally distorted, as if she were enduring extraordinary pain.
Tense, Fei Xiao casually punched a nearby tree that was still relatively intact.
The tree, over a meter in diameter, came crashing down.
Fei Xiao was startled instinctively.
Well, although it was a bit unexpected, it managed to distract her somewhat.
She leaned against the tree stump and tried her best to stand up, the whole process being very strenuous.
The wounds on her body, including her left hand, had actually almost self-healed.
But she felt a dull ache in all her muscles, bones, and even her blood vessels.
Every nerve felt as if it were being scorched by fire, the pain causing her whole body to spasm and tremble uncontrollably, feeling as though her body was about to burst apart.
She bit her lip hard, not even noticing the blood flowing out as she struggled to stand up.
She gasped for air in heavy gulps.
"As expected... I still can't easily use my full strength...
I still overestimated myself a bit."
What Fei Xiao didn't know was that her willpower had already far surpassed that of an ordinary person.
If it were a month ago, she probably would have fainted from the intense pain by now.
From leaving Meng Xi and the others, to summoning the Giant Beast, to the fierce battle with Moltres and then defeating The Legendary Birds again.
Compared to her previous battles, she had completely broken through her limits this time.
Fei Xiao used one hand to lean against something for support while clutching her head tightly with the other.
As if this could bring her some measure of relief.
A terrifying aura had begun to slowly emanate from Fei Xiao's body.
The tattoo on her exposed back was also shrouded in an inconspicuous layer of Haze.
Compared to the physical pain, Fei Xiao found the mental corruption even harder to endure at this moment.
She clearly felt her consciousness beginning to blur.
Deep in her heart, an unbearable sense of mania began to emerge, giving her the urge to pick up her blade and fight once more.
No!!!
Fei Xiao hurriedly shook her head, casting aside the absurd thoughts in her mind.
What she didn't know was that her cyan pupils had unknowingly been tinged with a hint of red.
"Phew... I must stay conscious, otherwise..."
Fei Xiao's already irritable expression intensified as she sensed the three figures in the sky.
"To be honest, little ones, your courage is commendable.
But... perseverance needs to be directed elsewhere!"
Fei Xiao's words were no longer as calm and gentle as they were at the beginning.
The battle intent in her eyes gradually transformed into a towering killing intent.
"Skree!!!"
The Legendary Birds were indeed in bad shape after taking such a hit from Fei Xiao.
All three birds were covered in wounds, with Moltres looking the most pathetic.
However, Fei Xiao clearly noticed something was wrong.
She had considered that if she didn't fully let loose, she might not be able to one-shot three Legendary Pokémon.
But Moltres had already exhausted a lot of stamina in the previous battle.
It shouldn't have any stamina left after that move!
Then the only possibility is...
Thinking of this, the mania in Fei Xiao's heart became palpable.
"Not only Protect, but you even know Roost?"
For the first time, she found these skills to be so disgusting in actual combat.
Fei Xiao truly felt an impulse to stop restraining herself.
Especially if she encountered Annoying Pokémon playstyles in the future, she wasn't sure if she could hold back.
"Phew~"
Fei Xiao left the supporting tree stump, stood straight again to face them, and took another deep breath.
Then she looked up at the sky.
"Then come at me together!"
As her voice fell.
The Legendary Birds immediately tried to launch an attack.
"Too slow!"
But Fei Xiao had already moved first, ignoring them and flying high into the sky on her own.
The three Pokémon's movements faltered, interrupting their skills.
Then they immediately gave chase, following Fei Xiao.
...
Above the sky shrouded in dark clouds.
Four figures were constantly soaring in the sky.
A cyan figure darted around in all directions, while three figures—red, yellow, and blue—constantly blocked and besieged the cyan figure.
"Damn... just a little longer!"
Fei Xiao's situation was very difficult right now.
It wasn't that her injuries were severe.
Her wounds were no longer a major issue.
However, the symptoms brought by "Moon Rage" were affecting Fei Xiao every second.
Not only did she have to dodge the skills of these Three Idiots, but she also had to endure the influence of "Moon Rage."
Otherwise, as in the past, she would have long ago gone up for a direct confrontation.
"Hmm?"
Facing the pincer attack from three sides, Fei Xiao still seemed to handle it with ease.
No matter how they surrounded her, she could always stay one step ahead of them.
But she couldn't easily counterattack right now because the more she swung her blade, the deeper the sense of mania in her heart became.
"What a pain..."
These Three Idiots, who usually did nothing but sleep or fight each other, suddenly got smart today?
Instead of backstabbing each other, they actually knew how to team up.
"Skree!!!"
Moltres unleashed another Flamethrower from its mouth toward Fei Xiao.
Fei Xiao stopped humoring it and swung her blade down with a backhand strike.
The seemingly fierce flames were dispersed like Little Fire by the resulting wind pressure, and the opponent was blown away along with them.
Fei Xiao seized the opportunity and instantly accelerated, escaping the encirclement of Articuno and Zapdos.
Even if your body's injuries can be recovered through skills, I don't believe you won't get tired.
And Moltres indeed lacked sufficient energy to defend itself at this moment.
She wanted to take the chance to finish off one opponent, but a pink Psychic barrier blocked the way in front of Moltres.
The power of Fei Xiao's strike was greatly reduced, and out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Articuno, whose pupils were also glowing.
"A Reflect that reduces physical damage, huh."
Immediately following was Zapdos, its body erupting with sparks and surrounded by lightning.
Zapdos emitted an extremely high voltage, turning into a streak of light and charging at Fei Xiao in an instant.
Fei Xiao's expression flickered with surprise, and she tried to raise her sword to parry, but the tearing sensation in her arm muscles left her unable to move.
Pfft!
Fei Xiao took the blow full on her chest.
Intense pain immediately swept from her chest through her entire body, and her figure unconsciously began to fall slowly toward the ground.
Rumble!!!
Huff Huff
The moment Fei Xiao landed, she noticed The Legendary Birds landing as well.
She even sensed a familiar figure.
But she...
Felt...
She could no longer suppress it...
A ring of crimson coiled around her cyan pupils, then she slowly looked toward the figure beside her, finally trying her best to speak.
"Run... quickly..."
But it was unclear whether her voice was so weak that even she couldn't hear it clearly.
Or if she had already begun to gradually lose consciousness...
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