Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 486 Dark Lugia! (Seeking monthly votes!)
In the still of the night, beneath the seemingly calm surface of the sea, undercurrents surge.

Schools of spearfish, sun corals, and needlefish fled their familiar waters at breakneck speed, their instincts telling them that things would soon become turbulent.

Enveloped in superpowers, Jinghe and the other two, now isolated from the seawater, quickly descended.

Seeing the scattered schools of fish around him, his sense of crisis, characteristic of waveguides, made him realize...
"This is going to be the final battle."

Holding her hat, Jing He wasn't too flustered.

joke.

With Cynthia on my left and Gadria on my right, even if they haven't reached their peak yet, not many people can stop such a combination.

Moreover, he's just a mere Pokémon hunter.

Pokémon hunters excel at using various insidious, cunning, and mysterious methods to capture the most valuable Pokémon as quickly as possible; direct combat is not their forte.

"Hunter J has a petrification gun; be careful to avoid it. Ghost wears an exoskeleton armor, so he's incredibly strong, comparable to a top-tier fighter."

He slowly and methodically explained the things that needed to be noted to Cynthia and Cattleya.

"Furthermore, these people are ruthless and unscrupulous; we need to be prepared for them to suddenly attack the trainers themselves."

In open-field combat with no discrimination among all members, whoever can best protect the trainer will hold the greater initiative.

He refused to believe that Hunter J could catch them all with a single net.
They're not Water Spirit.
“Yes.” Cynthia nodded solemnly.

Having spent years exploring various ruins, she possesses outstanding practical skills and is well-informed.

“Nonsense,” Cattleya said, sounding rather firm.

As a superpowered individual comparable to Sabrina, or even with greater potential, she is the least worried about being attacked, including by Hunter J's petrification gun.

hum-

Cattleya's superpower barrier made contact with the barrier of the Sea Temple without any hindrance, and they passed directly through the barrier and entered.

What awaited them was...
"water gun!"

A cold, sharp sound came, followed by a burst of water jets.

note.

It wasn't just one water gun, but a deluge of water guns, like a raging torrent and roaring waves, slamming directly towards Jing He and the other two.

Clearly, Ghost and Hunter J were not just the two of them; there were also their respective forces originally aboard the giant submarine.

Quantity advantage sometimes seems worthless in the face of absolute power.

However, there is also a saying that quantitative change leads to qualitative change, and when the accumulated quantity is large enough, it can also threaten the quality.

Within the League, especially in the Kanto and Johto regions, there are resident troops and militarized forces, as Team Rocket also has its own.

In the Pokémon world, the military emphasizes the integration of all forces to achieve a qualitative change through quantitative change.

Just like what Jinghe and the others are facing now.

But there is one problem
Whether they are Hunter J's subordinates or Ghost Pirate's subordinates, they are all Pokémon hunters at heart. They have not undergone professional military training, so while they can cooperate, they are not very coordinated.

The swift current may seem fierce, but gaps are unavoidable.

Just like the command "water gun", everyone, and their Pokémon, react at different speeds, that is, the time it takes to spit out the water gun.

Furthermore, the direction of attack and the target location also differ.

Even if a person or Pokémon located far away at the edge issues a command at the same time, will the time and location of the hit be the same as those of a person or Pokémon located closer to the center?

This is the difference between specialization and unprofessionalism.

so.
"Miss Goth, an artificial cell egg!"

Cattleya slowly lifted her feet off the ground, with two Pokémon floating beside her. The combined power of the three formed a barrier that belonged to the superpower.

What appeared to be a powerful impact was actually riddled with flaws in Cattleya's "vision".

"Martial Arts Bear Master!"

"Milotic, Gastrodon!"

Jinghe and Xilona exchanged a glance, their tacit understanding needing no further explanation.

"Hoo!"

Amidst the red light, the Poké Ball at Jinghe's waist opened on its own, and Urshifu leaped out of the barrier. Facing the oncoming water, he took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes.

next moment.

"Hoo!"

Its entire body tensed up, and while "reading" the water flow, it unleashed a powerful punch!
Combo Style, trained in the Tower of Water, where the flow of water is the core of this profound art; one must understand, comprehend, control, and utilize it.
boom! !

Martial Arts Master Xiong is like a reef standing in the waves, cleaving the water through its weakest point with a punch!

Milotic and Gastrodon stood on either side of Urshifu behind him, curling their tails and thumping their bellies.

Water tail!
Water cannons!

Two forces erupted.

boom! !

The seemingly turbulent and dangerous water flow, under the impact of this split and the second counterattack, exploded into snow-white flowers, turning into bean-sized water droplets that pattered down like rain.

Seeing this, Hunter J's men and Ghost's men were all dumbfounded.

Wow, that's brave!
Just then, a black mist suddenly appeared beside these subordinates, as if something ominous was about to emerge.

They instinctively turned their heads to look, and saw...
A sinister grin played on Gengar's lips as it floated in the black mist, its scarlet eyes seemingly holding a sinister and turbulent undercurrent.

"Giggle~~ (≦☆)"

At this moment, a surge of dark energy swirled and took shape in Gengar's hand, and a few streams of water were drawn into it and disappeared into thin air, turning into dozens of smaller black spheres that shot out.

"Get away!"

Upon seeing this, Hunter J's expression immediately changed slightly, and he spoke up to remind him.

However it was still too late.

The black ball did not cause any damage, but it enveloped all the people and Pokémon that were hit.

When the black ball disappeared, they had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Pokémon hunter J's face darkened upon witnessing this scene.

When did the trainers in the league become so insidious?
Not only did they launch sneak attacks silently, but they also directly attacked the trainer!
You're more like the leader of a villainous organization than we are, okay?

If Jinghe knew what Hunter J was thinking right now, she would definitely scoff without hesitation. You think that's all?
"Hey." Jing He chuckled, then shouted, "Gengar, Death Song!"

Everyone: Σ(дlll)
"Dragon King Scorpion, Abyss Thrust!" Hunter J shouted hastily, waving his hand.

Upon hearing the command, Drapion charged forward, its pincers covered in black light, and rushed towards Gengar.

If Gengar were to sing that, it would be terrible!

But it seemed like Jinghe and Gengar were playing a joke on everyone. Gengar grinned, but didn't say anything. Instead, it disappeared into the dimensional rift that had been torn open.

Hmph, I'm not going to sing for you bunch of idiots!
Jing He smiled and temporarily took over the "command" of Garchomp once again.

"Dragonite, Garchomp, Dragon Dive!"

"Waaaaah~~(ˊˋ)"

"Roar!! (▼皿▼)"

Despite the bickering and commotion, Garchomp isn't joking around at this point.

Two ferocious dragons soared into the sky and then crashed down, completing the clearing of the "grunts" together with Gengar.

At the same time, Jinghe finally met the people behind the scenes.

Ok?
Jinghe was not surprised to see Hunter J.

But when she saw the stars Saturn and Jupiter behind her, her eyes narrowed slightly.

Was the Galactic Team involved in this?
And the ghost of the bearded man disappeared.
He subconsciously turned his head to look inside the Temple of the Sea God.

With its flowing waters and lush greenery, ancient yet remarkably well-preserved architecture, towering spires, and the surrounding seawater that keeps it isolated, this is the Temple of the Sea.
Therefore, Jinghe realized that the ghost had gone to find his "Crown of the Sea".

So what did Hunter J and Team Galactic each get?
and many more!

What about Lugia?

Jinghe suddenly realized.

Logically, shouldn't Lugia be inside the Temple of the Sea?

how
Before the thought could even finish flashing through his mind, he saw Hunter J wearing sunglasses, coldly waving the jet-black Poké Ball in his hand.

Dark Sphere!
Jing He was very familiar with this Poké Ball; it was the Dark Ball that Team Rocket traitor Bishaus used in Celebi Forest not long ago!

How come Hunter J has one too?

That's true. Bishas was born a Pokémon Hunter, so he must be familiar with Pokémon Hunter J. It's not impossible to get a few Dark Balls from him if you pay enough price and benefits.

so.
Jinghe's heart sank.

"Where's Lugia?" Cynthia came to his side and asked in a low voice.

Cattleya's flowing hair returned to normal, and she slowly descended from the air, standing on the other side of Jing He. Staring at the dark orb in Hunter J's hand, she said in a deep voice:

"I felt pure darkness and fear."

"I'm afraid Lugia has already been captured," Jing He said in a deep voice.

Ok?
Cynthia and Gadriya both looked at him with surprise.

The legendary giant bird Pokémon, Lugia, the mythical beast that controls ocean currents and storms, has been captured!

That situation is getting a bit out of control.
Seeing the solemn expressions on Jing He and the other two's faces, Hunter J let out another cold laugh.

"It seems you guessed it."

She shrugged. "Then let me show you."

As she spoke, she lightly tossed the dark ball in her hand.

sizzle-

A deep purple arc of light flashed, and as the dark sphere opened, a cloud of black mist emerged.

Then, from within the black mist, scarlet eyes suddenly opened, and jet-black wings slowly unfurled, its enormous figure looming over everyone's hearts like a shadow.

"Gaaah!!"

With a long howl, its enormous wings flapped, and as the black mist dissipated, its appearance was fully revealed to everyone.

Its appearance is almost identical to that of Lugia, but its originally bright silver body and fur have turned into an eerie black! Darkness, Lugia!

"Gaaah!!"

The vast, dark Lugia unleashed its tyrannical aura, and howling winds swept through the entire space of the Sea God Temple. The terrifying aura made Jing He and the other two feel a little suffocated.

"哓GA!"

"Roar!"

"Song!"

Gengar, Dragonite, Urshifu, Garchomp, Gothic, and the artificial cell egg, along with a host of other Pokémon belonging to Jing He and his companions, arrived before them immediately, their expressions serious and wary of the terrifying deity.

Jinghe felt as if waves were surging in her heart.

It's Dark Lugia?!
Hunter J, along with Zhenxing and Suixing, seemed somewhat surprised as well.

"Has something changed?" Hunter J asked softly, gazing at the dark Lugia that was constantly releasing a terrifying aura, causing the seawater outside the Sea Temple to become turbulent and rampant.

But then he burst into unrestrained laughter without hesitation.

"Excellent!" Her eyes shone brightly as she pulled back her sunglasses. "The value has increased even further!"

I never expected Lugia to mutate and turn such a dark color.

But for her, this was undoubtedly the best thing ever.

Lugia is rare enough, but it has appeared in the public eye before. For example, in the distant city of Windrise, there has always been a rumor that Lugia appears only once a year.

But Dark Lugia is something no one has ever seen.

Its value is self-evident!

As a Pokémon hunter, nothing makes her happier than catching such a rare Pokémon.

at the same time.

On the sea.

The once cloudless sky and the calm, mirror-like sea have also changed.

Clusters of dark clouds, like black velvet, appeared out of nowhere and slowly obscured the bright moon, dimming the light in the area.

Meanwhile, the sea became turbulent, with wave after wave crashing against the cabin, making a "bang" sound as the sailboat rocked.

Inside the cabin.

The sleeping Lugia suddenly opened its eyes, which were glistening with tears.

It had a nightmare in which its mother, Lugia, had an accident. She not only turned black but also lost all her voice, becoming a monster that only knew how to destroy.

"Yo-yo?"

Young Gilas bumped his head against the cabin wall during the shaking and woke up, rubbing his head.

Upon seeing Lugia huddled in a ball, tears streaming down its face from fear, terror, and dread, it patted its bottom and trotted over to it.

"Yo-yo!"

It slapped Lugia hard on the back, making it stumble and blush.

"Buwoowoo, oh?"

Perhaps it was the pain, or perhaps it was the cry of Larvitar, that made Lugia temporarily forget its fear, baring its teeth and looking blankly at Larvitar.

Young Gilas laughed and wrapped his arms around Lugia's neck.

"Yo-yo~~"

Did you have a nightmare? Tell me what you're scared of, I've got your back!
"Buwoowooo."

Little Lucia recounted the events of her dream in fits and starts.

Young Kylas looked blank and scratched his head.

Dark Lugia?
what is that?
But having followed Jinghe for so long, and also spent so much time with Gengar, it had a sudden inspiration and, laughing, patted Lugia's back again.

"Yo-yo!"

What's there to be afraid of! Even if things get really bad, we still have Jinghe! We still have Gengar, Ninetales, and you're not alone!

It rattled off all its older brothers and sisters as if it knew them by heart.

They will help you!

"Buwoowoo, oh?"

Little Lugia looked at Young Gilas, who had an expression of blind trust, and didn't know where its confidence came from, but it was still silently infected by it.

It nodded emphatically.

Correct!
It is not alone now!

Jinghe will help us!

And Jinghe, in their hearts, is right now.
"Dragonite, Martial Arts Bear Master, get out of the way!" Jing He shouted, his forehead slightly damp with sweat.

Under his command, Dragonite and Urshifu dodged the air slashes unleashed by Dark Lugia's wing flaps.

Facing the dark Lugia is incredibly stressful.

However, as a psychologist, he remained relatively calm at that moment.

In the previous brief encounter with Dark Lugia, some clues were discovered.

A thin, almost assimilated, dark red chain bound to Dark Lugia.

Red chains!

As the holder of the red chain, he recognized the two at a glance, despite their significant differences.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the sneering Hunter J, as well as Zhenxing and Suixing, and suddenly a realization dawned on him.

Team Galaxy, using some unknown method, replicated the red chain.

It might be forged using a meteorite, just like in the animation, rather than being made from the remnants of the Three Sacred Mushrooms like the one Jinghe has.

So they weren't sure how effective the red chain would be, so they decided to test it out.

And the target of this experiment is Lugia!

As for the reason
It's possible that Ghost discovered Lugia but lacked the ability to capture it, so he made a deal with Team Galactic and Hunter J.

Having a child makes Lugia a vulnerable figure, easier to limit and control.

During the arrest.

Team Galactic used the Red Chains, but they were unable to completely contain Lugia.

So Lugia sent her child, Lugia Jr. away, fearing that she might hurt the child if she lost control, and then ran into the Temple of the Sea God to try to suppress the power of the red chains.

This is why Lugia stayed in the Temple of the Sea and didn't leave, nor did she search for Little Lugia.

It wasn't until the Ghost Pirates found Manaphy's egg that they were able to successfully enter the Sea Temple, giving Hunter J the opportunity to throw out the Dark Ball.

After all, even a dark sphere can't be thrown out of the ocean.

Even more.

It was Ghost who deliberately let Lugia enter the Sea Temple; otherwise, Hunter J and Team Galactic wouldn't have gone to such lengths to help him find Manaphy's egg and create an opportunity to enter the Sea Temple after capturing Lugia.
In her mind, a series of thoughts flashed by like lightning, and Jing He roughly understood the many reasons and processes involved.

Even if there are discrepancies, they shouldn't be significant.

Moreover, regardless of the process.

Now, the three of them need to face a combination like Dark Lugia, Hunter J, Zhenxing, and Jupiter.

The difference between superior and inferior can be reversed in an instant.

but.

“It’s not that there’s no chance,” Jing He murmured, her eyes narrowed and her thoughts racing.

The key to everything lies with Dark Lugia.

If I, as a Pokémon psychologist, could awaken Lugia's reason, even if it only restricts its actions, it would represent an opportunity.
Hunter J frowned slightly. She could also sense Dark Lugia's resistance; otherwise, the attack just now wouldn't have been so easily dodged.

"Hmph!" she snorted lightly, "A last-ditch resistance."

Even if Dark Lugia didn't completely obey orders, it was enough to crush the opponent.

Moreover, they have more than just Dark Lugia.

"Salamander, Dragon Scorpion!" Hunter J summoned her ace Salamence.

Zhenxing and Suixing exchanged a subtle glance before throwing out their respective Poké Balls.

"Poison Skeleton Frog!"

"Tank Skunk!"

"Lugia, Waterfall!" Hunter J called out coldly.

They needed to find an opportunity to temporarily escape the current situation. Jinghe's mind was constantly racing as she searched for an opportunity.

"Garuda, roar of dragons, dragon dive!"

Cynthia's cool face was filled with determination.

"Roar--!!"

Garchomp roared.

Who says Garchomp can't use Dragon Dance!
“I’ll hold them off, you look for an opportunity,” Cynthia said, turning her head slightly to Jing He with a smile.

It seems that she felt no fear whatsoever, even when facing Dark Lugia.

Jing He's expression shifted.

Suddenly he stood up straight and smiled, "Looks like we don't need it, we have 'helpers' now."

slam-la-

The barrier of the Sea God Temple slowly disappeared, and the surrounding seawater rushed in frantically.

This scene caught Hunter J, Zhenxing, and Suixing somewhat off guard.

But Jinghe understood.

This is their good "teammate," the ghost pirate, who triggered the mechanism of the Sea Temple.

What a great teammate!
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