The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

Zoroark gathered Ghost-type energy in its right claw to launch an attack, but Incineroar struck first, immobilizing it with a single slap.

Because it was attacked, Zoroark's illusion ability was dispelled, and a dark purple light flashed across its body, returning it to its original form.

"It's unbelievable that Gladio sent out Zoroark instead of Lycanroc," Shi Kuang exclaimed in surprise.

Those viewers who were puzzled as to how Lycan could learn the Dark Blast skill suddenly understood.

"Grant me power, Father! Awaken from the illusion, Zoroark! Unleash Dark Blast!"

"Blazing Roaring Tiger, unleash Phosphorus Fire."

The Blazing Roaring Tiger blocked the scattered dark energy with just a few balls of dark fire.

"If you have the chance, stab him, Zoroark, use Shadow Claw."

Zoroark fearlessly charged out of the smoke from the explosion, unleashing his Shadow Claws at the Fiery Roaring Tiger. His claw struck the tiger's shoulder, but the effect was minimal.

This move, which isn't a STAB move and isn't very effective, only has a power of 35, which is less than a Tackle. Ash was very dismissive of this, not to mention that Zoroark had already been threatened.

"Zoroark, use Shadow Claw repeatedly."

"Blazing Roaring Tiger, dodge and then unleash Phosphorus Fire."

Zoroark concentrated its Ghost-type energy into its claws and launched a rapid, continuous attack on Incineroar.

While dodging, Incineroar tried to burn Zoroark with Phosphorus Fire, but unfortunately, all of Zoroark's Phosphorus Fireballs were knocked away by Zoroark's Shadow Claws.

"If you have the chance, Zoroark, use Dark Blast."

Faced with Zoroark's attack, Incineroar simply crossed its arms in front of itself to easily block the scattered dark energy. The effect was poor; it couldn't damage Incineroar at all.

Seeing this, Gladion didn't hesitate and immediately revealed his Z-Force Bracelet, a Ghost Z already embedded in it, and shouted,

"Now!"

On this night of the new moon, let us become eternal travelers wandering in the dim twilight.

The allure of the endless darkness!!!

Gladion and Zoroark simultaneously performed the Ghost Z dance moves, activating their Z-Power.

This is a Z-Move from Shadow Claw, with a power of 140.

Zoroark let out a long howl, the intense resentment summoned by its Z-Force weaving a deep, starless night sky behind Incineroar.

Countless shadowy ghost hands, carrying a large amount of ghost-type energy, emerged from the ground and attacked the Blazing Roaring Tiger.

"Gladio used his Z-Move at that moment!" Shi Kuang exclaimed excitedly.

“Give up. Nothing can escape the endless allure of Zoroark’s darkness,” Gladion said.

"Who said we were going to run away?"

After saying that, Ash showed off his Z-Bracelet, embedded a Bug-Z in it, and shouted,

"Coming up, blazing roaring tiger,

At this moment, the flames end the predator!

This hunting ring that tears through time and space—

It is the power that unifies all forces!

In the name of Xiaozhi, I transform bonds into a wheel of judgment that governs life and death!

In the arena where all forces submit!

The theorem etched at the end of the hunt, the law of eternal hunting—

Absolute Predatory Spinning Slash!!!

As Ash performed the Bug Z dance moves, the Z Power Bracelet shone with a Ladybug pattern and a bright yellow-green light.

A powerful Z-force shot out from the Z-Power Bracelet, flowing into the Incineroar's body and enveloping its entire form.

Incineroar also performed the same dance moves in sync, activating its Z-Power.

This is a Z-Move from U-turn, with a power of 140.

The pale green Bug-type energy in the palm of the Blazing Roaring Tiger suddenly erupted from a faint light, instantly transforming into countless tough insect threads that shot towards Zoroark like a net.

Zoroark sensed something was wrong and hurriedly tried to dispel the illusion and teleport, but found that the insect ribbon had a locking force that ignored the illusion and rushed straight at its body, instantly wrapping around its limbs and torso.

Bound tightly by the silk threads, almost turning into a cocoon, Zoroark was completely unable to move under the entanglement of the highly elastic silk, and could only let out a low growl of resentment.

"Zoroark, use Shadow Claw to break free."

Unfortunately, Gladion's instruction had no effect; Zoroark's Shadow Claws couldn't tear through the threads at all.

Immediately afterward, Incineroar swung its hand, the silken threads it gripped hurling the cocoon binding Zoroark like a yo-yo, sending it crashing heavily to the ground. The move was incredibly effective.

"Zoroark!"

Zoroark, being so fragile, couldn't withstand such a heavy blow. After the silk thread broke, it was still carried by inertia, rolling several times on the ground. By the time it stopped rolling, it couldn't stand up at all, and the silk thread dissipated.

The Shadow Hands all hit the Blazing Roaring Tiger, but the effect was poor. For the Blazing Roaring Tiger, which had very good health, it was like taking two hits without losing a single hair, let alone any health.

"Zoroark is unable to fight, Incineroar wins."

"What a spectacular Z-Move duel! Zoroark was the loser in this battle."

Now, Gladion only has one Pokémon left, while Ash still has all three of his Pokémon.

The inaugural champion of the Alola League Manalo Conference will be decided in the next battle.

"What will Gladion's last Pokémon be? What exciting battles will follow?" Shi Kuang asked excitedly.

"Come back, Zoroark. Thank you for your hard work."

Only you, Ash, could come up with such a method to overcome the allure of the endless night.

"Come out, you fiery-eyed werewolf with mane."

"Iwaro!"

This Lycanroc is level 61, has the ability "Enthusiasm," and cannot fall asleep.

After retrieving Zoroark into the Dark Sphere, Gladion pulled out another Ultra Sphere and released his true Lycanroc.

"Gladio's last Pokémon is Lycanroc. How will it deal with Ash's three Pokémon?" Shi Kuang exclaimed excitedly.

"Come back, Blazing Roaring Tiger, you did a very good job."

"Rockhound, I choose you! Get ready for battle!"