Chapter 112: Cortondo Gym Pt3
The battle continued in the transformed gym arena, with me, now in my unique Earthly Avatar form, facing off against Katy's formidable Ursaring. The ground beneath us seemed to pulse with power, matching the energy flowing through my transformed body.
"Let's continue, Ursaring! Use Hammer Arm!" Katy commanded, determined to give it her all.
The Ursaring charged at me with incredible speed, its massive arm raised for a powerful strike. I braced myself for the impact, ready to test the limits of my newfound abilities.
As Ursaring swung its Hammer Arm down, I raised my hand and intercepted the attack with ease. The collision sent shockwaves through the arena, shaking the very ground we stood on. I could feel the strength of the Ursaring, but my Earthly Avatar form proved to be a formidable opponent.
"Earthly Crush!" I called out, unleashing the power of the earth itself. The ground beneath Ursaring rose, forming a towering pillar that lifted the Pokémon off its feet. The pillar then collapsed, slamming Ursaring back to the ground with tremendous force.
Ursaring struggled to get back up, showing signs of wear from the powerful combination of moves. Katy, while surprised by the turn of events, remained focused on the battle.
"Ursaring, use Hyper Beam!" Katy ordered, determined to turn the tide.
The Ursaring gathered energy in its mouth, unleashing a powerful Hyper Beam toward me. I stood my ground, absorbing the attack with my Earthly Avatar form. The beam dissipated harmlessly around me, leaving me unscathed.
"Now, Earthly Grasp!" I commanded, extending my hand toward Ursaring. The ground beneath the Pokémon rose, forming massive earthen hands that reached out and restrained Ursaring. The Ursaring struggled against the earthy restraints, unable to break free.
"Ursaring is immobilized! Landon's Earthly Avatar is showing incredible control over the battlefield!" Kaili announced, her eyes wide with amazement.
I looked at Katy, who seemed both impressed and determined. "You've certainly earned my respect, Landon. But let's see how you handle this!" Katy declared, pulling out a strange orb I had never seen before, a glint of determination in her eyes. "Ursaring, Terastallize!"
The battlefield was filled with the intense clash of Ursaring's earth-based attacks against my Earthly Avatar's defensive capabilities. The energy in the air crackled with the intensity of the battle, and spectators above watched in awe.
"Is this the limit of your Earthly Avatar, Landon?" Katy asked, her eyes gleaming with determination.
I gritted my teeth, determined to push through the onslaught. "Not even close! Earthly Surge!" I commanded, channeling the power of the earth to surge through my transformed body.
The Earthly Surge strengthened my Earthly Shield, providing an additional layer of defense. The barrage of stones from Ursaring's Stone Edge continued, but my Earthly Avatar stood firm.
"Now, Earthly Strike!" I called out, unleashing a powerful counterattack. The ground beneath Ursaring erupted, sending a surge of rocky spikes toward the Pokémon.
Ursaring caught off guard, attempted to evade the Earthly Strike, but the rocky spikes followed its every move. The attack landed, causing Ursaring to recoil from the impact.
"Ursaring is hit by the Earthly Strike! The battle is reaching its climax as both trainers give their all!" Kaili announced, her eyes wide with excitement.
Katy's Ursaring, though resilient, showed signs of fatigue from the intense battle. The transformed Pokémon struggled to maintain its earth-infused form, and Katy's expression shifted between determination and concern.
"You've certainly pushed me to my limits, Landon. But let's not hold back any longer! Ursaring, use Terrestrial Slam!" Katy commanded, tapping into the full potential of Ursaring's Terastallize transformation.
Ursaring gathered the earthy energy around it, its body pulsating with power. The transformed Pokémon then charged towards my Earthly Avatar with incredible speed. Before I could react, Ursaring unleashed a powerful Terrestrial Slam, striking my Earthly Avatar with a force that shook the entire arena.
The impact sent shockwaves through my transformed form, and for a moment, it seemed as if the Earthly Avatar would be able to block the attack. However, I had finally reached my limits. I felt not only my defense, but my form crack and break and shards of light shattered around me.