The limbs of Mega Charizard were now completely transformed.
The biggest difference between Charizard X and its original form was the flames. Due to the extreme rise in temperature, the fire on its body had shifted from red to a deep blue.
Two massive dragon horns extended from the back of its head, giving Charizard X a far more ferocious and intimidating appearance.
After completing Mega Evolution, Charizard X began adapting to the overwhelming power surging through its body. Dark blue flames flickered from its mouth, making its presence even more terrifying.
"Mega Evolution… truly a power to be coveted," Norman said with emotion as he felt the dramatic increase in Charizard's strength. "To raise a Charizard that was far inferior to Exploud to this level in an instant… it's terrifying."
Looking at the fearsome figure hovering in the air, everyone's expressions grew serious.
Not just Norman—even the audience fell completely silent. No one dared to make a sound as they focused entirely on the battle unfolding before them.
"Mr. Norman, let's continue."
After Charizard completed Mega Evolution, Sam's face was filled with excitement. He couldn't wait to test the true strength of Mega Charizard X.
"Charizard X, use Will-O-Wisp."
The moment Sam gave the command, eerie blue flames suddenly ignited on Exploud's body without warning.
Norman didn't even have time to react.
In the blink of an eye, Exploud was engulfed in ghostly blue fire.
Unlike the earlier Fire Spin, which barely did any real damage, this Will-O-Wisp immediately inflicted visible burns across Exploud's body.
"ROOOAR!!!"
The pain drove Exploud into a frenzy. Already short-tempered, it completely lost control and unleashed a deafening roar at Charizard X.
Norman made no move to stop it.
Unlike most Pokémon, Exploud could only unleash its full power when enraged. Seeing it enter a berserk state, Norman actually smiled.
Sam finally witnessed just how terrifying an enraged Exploud could be.
Sound erupted not just from its mouth, but from every opening on its body. The chaotic mix of noise was overwhelming—like a storm of sound that made one's head feel like it was splitting apart.
Even Sam, standing off the field, struggled to endure it—let alone Charizard X, who was directly targeted.
The relentless noise disrupted Charizard X's focus. Before long, it too was driven into a frenzied state.
Blue flames surged across its entire body, forming what looked like a suit of blazing armor.
The heat was so intense that steam began to rise around it—the moisture in the air evaporating instantly.
The battle had completely descended into chaos.
Sam and Norman stopped issuing commands. Charizard X and Exploud, both consumed by madness, could no longer listen. The fight had become purely instinctual.
Determined to silence Exploud, Charizard X propelled itself forward with explosive bursts of flame from its feet.
In an instant, it closed the distance.
At critical moments like this, Charizard relied more on close combat than ranged attacks.
Its right arm, wrapped in ghostly blue fire, lashed out without hesitation—
BOOM!!!
The punch landed squarely on Exploud's face, producing an earth-shaking impact.
The sonic assault stopped immediately.
Exploud staggered back, shaking its head violently, trying to regain clarity.
Instinct screamed at it—fight back now, or lose.
Before it could fully recover, its body reacted on its own.
It struck back.
With a powerful right hook—
Megaton Punch.
Sam could almost hear the sound of bones cracking as the blow landed on Charizard X's face.
Despite the intense pain, Charizard X didn't flinch.
Instead, it regained clarity through the pain.
Then, without hesitation, it spat blood straight into Exploud's face.
The sudden move blurred Exploud's vision at the worst possible moment.
A fatal mistake.
"…It's over," Norman muttered under his breath.
The moment Exploud lost its sight, Charizard X unleashed a relentless storm of attacks.
Punch after punch rained down.
No pause. No mercy.
Exploud tried to resist, tried to fight back—but it was useless.
Charizard X gave it no opportunity.
Once it gained the upper hand, it fought with cold precision.
Another punch.
Then another.
Finally, Exploud's body gave out.
It staggered, trying to stay upright—but its legs buckled, and it collapsed onto the battlefield.
Silence fell over the arena.
The only sound was the referee's voice announcing the result.
Off to the side, Max looked completely defeated, like a wilted flower. He had never imagined that his seemingly invincible father would lose.
Norman, however, accepted the outcome calmly.
He walked over to Sam with a smile and extended his hand.
"That was an incredible battle."
Deep down, he couldn't help but admit it—
The reputation of the Viridian Gym was absolutely well-deserved.
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