Lian felt the surge of energy emanating from the Fire Z-crystal around his neck. At that moment, the crystal resonated strongly with his Z-Ring, emitting brilliant and dazzling light radiating outward.
The powerful energy waves spread like ripples, capturing everyone's attention.
It was undeniable that whoever created Z-Moves was truly a genius. These moves amplified various attack powers to their absolute limits, introducing even more unpredictability into Pokemon battles.
Even ordinary Pokemon, if able to master a Z-Move, could potentially pull off stunning upsets against stronger opponents.
Naturally, most Trainers equipped their strongest mainstay Pokemon with Z-crystals, enhancing their already formidable power further.
Just as Lian experienced now, being exceptionally strong himself, the resonance between the Fire Z-crystal and Z-Ring triggered a reaction in his fire elemental energy, drawing it towards the crystal.
The immense gathering of energy exhilarated Lian; this force was incredibly potent, promising unparalleled strength once unleashed through a move.
Long ago, Lian had raised the proficiency of his Z-Move to 70%, but he hadn't increased it since, instead accumulating Combat Points.
Lian believed that reaching 100 proficiency would significantly transform a move's effectiveness, but he hadn't accumulated enough Combat Points to achieve it yet. If given the opportunity, Lian wanted to test upgrading Inferno Overdrive's proficiency to 100.
This would require over one hundred thousand Combat Points. However, with multiplier bonuses, for Lian, obtaining such points wasn't daunting. Once capable of battling legendary Pokémon, just seeking out fights worldwide could earn him over a hundred thousand Combat Points within half a month.
While Z-Moves were incredibly powerful, they had their drawbacks. They consumed both the Trainer's stamina and the Pokemon's energy, necessitating trainers with excellent physical fitness; otherwise, weaker individuals might faint immediately.
Many Trainers, eager to unleash Z-Moves, overlooked their own physical limitations despite being aware of this issue.
However, most Trainers maintained good fitness levels, allowing them to barely use a Z-Move once without significant consequences.
Kalia herself was quite fit, consistently exercising regularly. As she reached adulthood and her peak physical condition, she would even be able to withstand using two Z-Moves consecutively.
"Charizard, unleash your flames with full force!" Kalia commanded enthusiastically, opting not to mention the Z-Move's name due to its cringe factor, feeling self-conscious under everyone's gaze. Regardless, Charizard understood what to do.
The energy of the Z-crystal and bracelet resonated, emitting brilliant light. Then, all this energy converged and focused on Lian's Z-crystal.
For the foundation of Inferno Overdrive, Lian naturally chose Flame Spiral. As his self-created Fire-type move with 120 base power, transforming it into a Z-Move amplified its strength significantly, reaching a terrifying 190 power level.
Lian almost hesitated to use Magnezone as the target for this Z-Move, fearing that one shot of Inferno Overdrive might instantly eliminate Magnezone, which would not be ideal.
Unless absolutely necessary, Lian preferred not to kill Pokemon, recognizing the preciousness of every life. Except for exceptionally vicious creatures or individuals, each life deserved respect.
This world was real, not a game. Every person, including Pokemon, had their own emotions, thoughts, and preferences.
"I wonder if I can use Flame Split."
A thought emerged in Lian's mind: since Inferno Overdrive is excessively powerful, could he utilize the Flame Split technique to divide the Z-Move into two separate attacks?
With a base power of 190, even when split into two, each attack would still have a potency of 95. The reason Lian hesitated to use Twin Flames was due to concerns that even with splitting, it might remain too strong.
It's worth noting that the current weather condition is Sunny Day, with intense sunlight causing many spectators to sweat profusely under the heat.
While not as potent as Twin Flames, Flame Split seemed more suitable for this situation. However, Lian had never attempted to divide a Z-Move into two before, unsure if it would be feasible.
Fully focused, he decided to give it a try. Although he hadn't experimented with this idea previously, it had been lingering in his thoughts.
Inferno Overdrive guarantees a hit unless countered by another move, but typically, no move can fully resist a Z-Move; at best, they may diminish some of its power.
Being a single-target move, this prompted Lian to consider using Flame Split. His aim was to defeat Magnezone without inflicting severe harm or risking the life of the second Pokémon.
By using Flame Split, Lian aimed to hit both Pokemon simultaneously, making it highly advantageous. If he could defeat two at once, the remaining pair would pose minimal threat.
Lian felt confident fighting against two opponents due to his exceptional defensive capabilities, which allowed for greater room for error. As long as he fought seriously, he believed he could overcome them before being defeated himself.
Boom!
The flames erupted without Lian needing specific control; he simply released the flames in a spiral pattern, and the Z-power from Inferno Overdrive infused itself into his Flame Spiral move.
A massive, terrifying burst of flame was unleashed, no longer recognizable as a Flame Spiral. It became entirely engulfed in scorching heat, distorting the air around it.
Lian attempted to manipulate this immense flame but found it more challenging than anticipated.
However, it wasn't impossible. With all his might, Lian focused on separating the colossal flame. As the flames expanded outward, he gradually managed to divide its internal structure.
"Split apart!" Lian mentally roared, exerting every ounce of strength. The enormous inferno created by Inferno Overdrive seemed torn apart by an invisible force, dividing into two separate streams.
Success!
Lian's heart swelled with joy, but immediately afterward, he felt immense mental fatigue, not physical exhaustion.
The Z-Move was incredibly powerful, making it even more challenging to split the flames. Had Lian attempted using Twin Flames technique, it likely would have resulted in failure.
No one anticipated that someone could forcefully divide the flames unleashed by a Z-Move into two separate streams.
These twin flames still possessed astonishing power as they hurtled towards the ground, targeting Magnezone and another Kangaskhan.
Boom! Boom!
Two deafening explosions signaled direct hits on both Pokemon; evasion proved futile.
Z-Moves inherently possess a locking mechanism, ensuring near-certain impact.
Despite Lian forcibly splitting the flame into two, the lock-on effect remained intact.
As the flames engulfed them, Magnezone instantly lost its combat capability, and the Kangaskhan met the same fate.
With Inferno Overdrive's base power of 95, amplified by Sunny Day and Lian's exceptional Special Attack ability, Kangaskhan stood no chance.
"Unbelievable! Is this really a Charizard?"
The three Trainers were left speechless; despite the battle not lasting long, this Charizard had swiftly defeated six Pokemon.
It was undoubtedly beyond a mid-tier level, even surpassing high-tier capabilities.
The Charizard soaring in the sky exuded an invincible aura, instilling fear and making it daunting to gaze upon directly.