Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 386 "Phoenix King Lv.90"

Qibana manipulated A Xiang to take the Rainbow Feather out of his backpack and place it in the center of the altar.

Buzz—

A burst of light!

Seven-colored rays of light burst forth from the altar and shot straight into the sky!

In the sky, dark clouds gathered, and the wind and clouds surged!

A fiery red, sacred figure slowly descended from the deepest part of the seven-colored glow, under the watchful eyes of the crowd!

"Ho-Oh Lv.90"

Attribute: Fire/Flying

"Characteristic: Intimidation (Gives the opponent an unparalleled sense of oppression. If the opponent is exposed to its power for a long time, they will be unable to gather energy to use their moves due to fear)"

"Mastered Techniques: Mystic Water Drop, Mystic Protection, Self-Regeneration — Foresight, Divine Bird Assault, Sacred Fire"

"Analysis: The legendary god of miracles possesses the divine power to revive the deceased. It flies continuously in the sky with its seven-colored, dazzling wings, and rainbows are formed wherever it flies. Legend has it that those who see it will have eternal happiness."

"Is this... the legendary Ho-Oh?"

Chibana's mouth opened slightly, and he subconsciously swallowed.

Even through the screen, the overwhelming sense of holiness and majesty deeply shocked him.

But his instincts as a top trainer instantly snapped him out of his shock.

Adrenaline surged, battle mode activated!

"I can't show weakness!"

He shouted loudly, as if to embolden himself, or perhaps to prove himself to everyone.

"Ho-Oh! Accept my challenge!"

He shouted and manipulated Ah Xiang to throw out his carefully cultivated ace.

"Go, Dragonite!!"

A flash of light.

A powerfully built Dragonite, level 72, appeared majestically before Ho-Oh and let out a challenging roar!

Phoenix King merely tilted its head slightly, its eyes reflecting the tiny creature, before letting out a cry that resounded through the sky, as a response.

The battle has officially begun!

"Its element is Fire and Flying! That means it's four times weak to Rock!"

Cibana's mind raced, and he instantly devised a tactic.

"In that case—Dragonite! Use Rock Slide!!"

Dragonite flapped its wings and soared into the sky, roaring!

A vast amount of rock-attribute energy frantically condensed around it, transforming into countless angular boulders that rained down on Ho-Oh below!

Boom boom boom!!!

The boulder crashed down, exploding with a deafening roar the moment it hit the ground, turning into countless dust and pebbles that completely enveloped Phoenix King's figure!

"Perfect!"

Kibana rubbed his nose sharply and grinned maliciously, "Ho-Oh's vision has been blocked! Now's the time! Dragonite! Thunderbolt!"

Several thick, golden electric snakes coiled out from Dragonite's body, converging into a terrifying, world-destroying current.

With a piercing explosion, it slammed into the center of the smoke!

An electric current exploded, and light shone everywhere!

After a series of smooth, textbook-perfect maneuvers, Ho-Oh seemed to be completely suppressed, making no sound whatsoever.

But soon, Cibana's smile froze on his face.

Wait a minute—this isn't right!

Ho-Oh's stamina bar—how come it only decreased by such a tiny bit? Just a tiny sliver?

What's even more outrageous is...

Why is my stamina bar starting to rise again?!

"Am I seeing things? Why is my stamina bar regenerating?"

"Self-Regeneration! It's Self-Regeneration! Ho-Oh has incorporated Self-Regeneration into the battle!"

"Holy crap! I'm getting hit and healing at the same time? How am I supposed to fight like this?!"

A clear, high-pitched cry suddenly resounded, and the surrounding smoke was instantly blasted away by an invisible force.

Phoenix King spread its wings and took flight, its entire body enveloped in a sacred rainbow of light, a dazzling radiance that was both elegant and deadly.

next moment.

The rainbow light suddenly transformed into scorching holy fire that swept out and instantly engulfed the Dragonite, which had no time to dodge!

The stamina bar has been reduced to zero!

It let out a mournful cry, transformed into a streak of light, and returned to its Poké Ball.

"??????"

The expression on Cibana's face is comparable to a world-famous painting – "The Scream".

But we're still in the middle of a battle, there's no time to break through their defenses!

He gritted his teeth and sent out his next Pokémon, Typhlosion.

Three minutes later.

Hibiki stood alone in the lobby of the Pokémon Center.

Cibaner: "————"

From beginning to end, Ho-Oh only used one move—Sacred Flame.

But with this simple move, none of the six Pokémon in Raihana's team, whose average level was close to 70, could withstand it!

Even the Kingdra, with its four times fire resistance, was as fragile as paper in the face of the Holy Fire, crumbling at the slightest touch.

"no!"

Cibanar spread his hands, finally unable to hold back any longer, and completely broke down.

"Where did my huge Dragonite go?! How did it just disappear like that?! There's definitely something wrong with this damage multiplier! Who designed this game?!"

"Hahahaha! Here it comes! The classic defense-breaking moment!"

"Three minutes! A full three minutes! Cibana, you held on for three minutes! A battle for honor!"

"Easy to Get It VS Fragile"

"This is hilarious! Ho-Oh took out three of them with a single Divine Flame!"

"Chibana: I got up, got instantly killed, what's there to say? Next game!"

"The sacred fire, how terrifying!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Cibana's face flushed red, and he gritted his teeth.

"My Dragonite is already level 72! This Ho-Oh is only level 90! How could it one-shot me?! Is this even possible?!"

"This is unscientific! But it makes perfect sense!"

"You're being stubborn, aren't you! No matter how many times you try, it'll be the same!"

Ho-Oh: Human, you have no idea what you're challenging.

"That's how Pokémon are supposed to be, you'll get used to it."

"Hurry, hurry, try again! I want to see them break through!"

Undeterred, Cibana took a deep breath, rallied his spirits, and climbed the Bell Tower once more.

It's Ho-Oh again.

It was the sacred fire again.

It's another Pokémon Center.

"hateful----"

His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with resentment.

Then, after a three-second silence, he decisively picked up his phone and dialed that familiar number.

"Feed? Pill Emperor? Log in! Don't ask! Something big has happened!"

One minute later.

"Player Dan Di" has joined your world.

A character identical to Leon himself appeared next to Hibiki, controlled by Kibana, and Leon's steady voice came through the game microphone.

"What's the rush? I'm working on new tactics."

"Challenge Ho-Oh!"

Chibana got straight to the point, his tone carrying a desperate, do-or-die attitude.

"One person can't beat them! So let's both of us attack together!"

"I refuse to believe it! It's just a Phoenix King cricket! Let's go!"

"??? Call for backup? You can do that?!"

"Let's go together," "A group beating," "No martial ethics"

"But it seems like there's no problem? After all, Ho-Oh is ridiculously strong."

"Two against one! The advantage is on my side!"

"Dan Di: I've just been dragged into this as a thug?"

Soon, the two top trainers from the Galar region stood side by side atop the Bell Tower.

Before me stood that legendary, fiery red bird.

Are you ready?

"superior!"

Two against one, let's start again!

Dragonite, Charizard, Typhlosion, Feraligatr — two teams, twelve Pokémon, taking turns to fight!

Ho-Oh remained silently suspended in the air, watching these tiny creatures.

Then—the Holy Fire! The Holy Fire! And the Holy Fire again!

Five minutes later.

Both characters are standing at the Pokémon Center.

"Hahahaha! They lost even in a two-on-one situation!"

"Twelve Pokémon! A complete wipeout! That's a terrible defeat!"

Ho-Oh: It doesn't matter if there are a few more! Come at me all at once, I'm in a hurry.jpg

"Is this the power of legendary Pokémon? I'm in love!"

"Chibana: Dante, you can't do it either!"

"Dan Di: ??? What does this have to do with me! You're the one who dragged me here!"

An awkward silence fell over the voice channel.

"that----"

Finally, Cibana couldn't hold back any longer, coughed lightly, and tentatively opened his mouth.

"How about we come back next time, with better preparation?"

"Good idea."

Emperor Dan readily accepted the suggestion and answered with exceptional decisiveness.

"Next time, for sure!"

"Strategic Retreat—If you can't win, run away, no problem!"

"Hilarious! Legend has it that everyone is equal before Pokémon! It doesn't matter if you're a Gym Leader or a Champion!"

"Dan: I have never agreed with Chibana's proposal so much."

The two were about to leave the Pokémon Center when a notification suddenly popped up on the screen.

"Your Pokémon phone has received a new message."

When Cibana opened the message, he saw that it was sent by the handsome researcher.

"Handsome Researcher: Unusual heavy rain has occurred near Kaji Town, causing the water level of Lake of Rage to rise sharply, which may affect nearby residents."

"Handsome Researcher: I suspect a powerful Pokémon is behind this. Can you guys go check it out?"

"Hmm? Kaji Town—"

Cibanar raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Is this the location of that Ice-type Gym? I think the Gym Leader's name is—Uncle Liu?"

As he said this, there was a hint of displeasure in his voice.

"This guy wasn't at the gym when I went last time, which meant I was just one step away from getting the Snow Badge. Could he be hiding because he's afraid of me?"

"Kajikyo Gym is quite special."

Dandi interrupted his narcissism in an annoyed manner.

"Uncle Liu is getting old and doesn't participate in battles due to health reasons, so even if you only have seven gym badges, you can go directly to the League to challenge them. Don't make things more complicated for yourself."

He paused, then his tone became serious.

"Alright, now that we've located the location, let's hurry over there. If the downpour continues, it might affect the surrounding residents. Even though this is a game, NPCs are still people."

"OK, OK, whatever you say."

Chibana shrugged.

"But once the mission is complete, I'm definitely going to visit that dojo; maybe I'll run into them this time."

The two controlled their characters and headed towards Kaji Town.

Kaji Town is not large and is located in a wilderness.

At the entrance to the town stands a rustic wooden sign with a brief introduction.

"Kaj Town"

Welcome to the Ninja Country

The two had just landed at the entrance of the town using their flying magic when the scene suddenly changed.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and a torrential downpour began. Large raindrops pounded on the ground, splashing up puddles of water.

The NPCs in the town were all running around in a panic.

Resident A: This rain is too heavy! I've lived for over sixty years and have never seen such heavy rain!

Resident B: Something seems to have happened at the Lake of Rage! Lots of Gyarados are going berserk! They're attacking anything that gets close!

Resident C: I think I just saw people fighting on the lake! But the rain was too heavy, and I couldn't see who it was!

"Is there a fight going on?"

Cibana raised an eyebrow.

Fighting on the surface of the Lake of Wrath in this torrential rain?

Who would do such a thing?

"Let's go take a look."

Dan made the decision directly.

Without hesitation, the two immediately headed towards the Lake of Wrath.

Lake of Wrath is located north of Kaji Town and is a huge lake surrounded by mountains.

The lake is usually clear and tranquil, and is a habitat for many water-type Pokémon.

But at this moment—

The two of them were stunned when they arrived at the lake.

Huge waves surged and crashed, lightning flashed across the sky, and streaks of lightning struck the lake, creating blinding flashes of light.

In the very center of the lake, a red figure was thrashing about wildly!

That was a Gyarados that was entirely crimson red!

Its size far exceeds that of its kind, and it twists its enormous body wildly, spewing out destructive energy from its gaping maw!

On the opposite side, a Dragonite was circling in the air!

Its wings spread out, and its body was surrounded by dazzling light, gathering an incredibly powerful destructive ray!

On the back of the Dragonite stood a man with a cape and sharp eyes!

Riding the Dragon Crossing!

"That's... Johto Champion Wataru?!"

Dan Di recognized the figure at a glance and couldn't help but sincerely praise, "He is indeed a very courageous person! In this torrential rain, he dares to fight directly on the back of a Dragonite. He truly deserves to be called the Messenger of Dragons."

He paused, his tone slightly teasing.

"Chibana, he's also a dragon expert, you two should have a lot in common."

"Tch, he's just a Flying-type Elite Four member."

For some reason, hearing Dan Di praise Adu made Qibana feel a surge of displeasure.

"I'm not saying this to be arrogant, but when it comes to taming dragons, I'm second to none. It's just about fighting on a dragon's back, isn't it?"

"I can do that too, I'm just too lazy to show off usually."

"Yeah?"

Emperor Dan asked in return with a half-smile.

"I remember the last time you rode the aluminum steel dragon, you almost fell off its back."

"That was an accident! An accident!"

"Hahaha! Cibana's weakness has been exposed on the spot!"

"Aluminum Steel Dragon sneezes, Trainer crashes plane—the scene is too beautiful to watch!"

"Dan Di: I didn't say anything, so why are you so guilty?"

"Chibana: My dragon riding skills are the best in the world! Leon: Really? Last time—"

"Hilarious! Kibana's anger level is visibly skyrocketing!"

While the two were exchanging words, the battle on the lake was already coming to an end.

The destructive ray has been fully charged.

A beam of bright light shot out from Dragonite's mouth, tearing through the rain and slamming into the red Gyarados!

A dazzling burst of light illuminated the entire lake as if it were daytime!

The red Gyarados let out a deafening roar, its massive body blasted backward, crashing heavily into the water and creating towering waves.

But when it resurfaced, the crimson in its eyes had gradually faded.

It was panting heavily, looking around blankly, as if it had finally come to its senses from the rage.

A-Lun took the opportunity to throw out a Poké Ball.

The sphere traces a negative arc in the air, resembling a red Gyarados.

With a flash of light, Gyarados was captured in the Poké Ball.

The ball landed on the lake and wobbled slightly.

Deng.

Successfully subdued.

Lance recalled his Dragonite and landed lightly on the shore, just in time to see the two people who had arrived.

He put away the Poké Ball, strode over, and wore a bright smile on his face.

"Watari: You are—ah! You must be the handsome, genius shojin who researches the art of cooking, right? My name is Watari! I'm the champion of the Johto region, nice to meet you!"

"Adu: By the way! This red Gyarados was stimulated by a strange electromagnetic wave and went berserk. I'm tracing the source."

"Radio waves?"

Cibana raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

"What kind of radio waves are so powerful? How come I didn't know about them?"

Danyi ignored him and continued to ask Adu questions.

"Do you need our help? We can even do official business for you."

"Adu: Come with me."

After saying that, Adu turned and left.

The two quickly controlled their characters to keep up.

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