Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

His signature cape fluttered in the wind.

"This is clearly accelerating the extraction of the seal's power; you're courting your own destruction!"

Yulongdu, the Dragon King of Guandong, the champion of the alliance in Chengdu.

He was fiercely opposed to evil and arrogant, yet he was also willing to disregard his own safety, venturing alone deep behind enemy lines to destroy the stronghold where the culprit was hiding. Therefore, knowing he had been deceived and aware of the consequences, his face turned ashen with indignation.

"King Du, emotions cannot solve problems, and arguments cannot change the situation. The collapse of the seal is a fait accompli. It would be better to defeat it completely before we truly face the Dark Night and end it all."

Unmoved and accepting of the current situation, Lorze simply stated the inevitability of their involvement.

This is an obvious, overtly calculated scheme.

"You!" The veins on his forehead bulged, and Yu Longdu laughed in anger. He was naturally willing to save the people and this land, but he was indignant at the deceitful and coercive behavior. "Defeat? Put away your high-sounding excuses. This is clearly driven by ambition."

"I think you just want to take this power for yourself. Before I came here, I praised the Galar Alliance President's policies and development vision for the benefit of the people."

"enough."

No longer silent, the brown-skinned man stepped forward, inserting himself between the two, separating the conflicting parties.

Unlike his usual brilliance, the undefeated champion of Galar was now frowning, his usually bright eyes dimmed, filled with struggle, disbelief, and deep disappointment.

He was unaware of the alliance leader's scheme.

“President, I didn’t want to suspect others.” The man spoke in a hoarse voice, his eyes filled with immense pain. “You told me that the seal needed to be reinforced, that the power of the Champion was needed to stabilize the situation, but now, this outward energy is clearly eroding everything, whether it’s the soil, the Pokémon, or even people.”

"Is your so-called 'control' gambling with the entire city of Hammerlocke and the entire Galar?"

Just then, the elevator bell rang, and as the doors opened and closed, several familiar faces came into view.

Dawu, Zhulan, Nanyin...

Only at this moment did Lorz let out a deep sigh of relief, as if he had been completely relieved and freed.

He patted Dandi on the shoulder, no longer hiding anything, but speaking frankly to reveal the unspoken truth.

"That's good, that's good."

"King Du Tian, ​​Emperor Dan, I will not defend myself, nor will I absolve myself of any guilt. Let all the infamy and humiliation be poured upon me. In order to no longer rely on depleted resources, in order to no longer look up to the prosperity of other regions, and in order to make people's livelihood and society more peaceful and prosperous, Galar must take this step."

With his back to everyone, Lorz's figure appeared somewhat solitary in the shifting, eerie light of the screen.

"Max Energy is a gift from the heavens, a clean energy source that surpasses fossil fuels and the losses from gas and electricity. Yet it comes from a Pokémon from outer space, from an unknown and unstable individual. I know that the calamity of the Dark Night was not its doing, but the completion of the thousand-year seal, even if there were misunderstandings, has all turned into deep resentment."

"The power of words is limited. I tried to communicate with it, but all I heard was an angry roar. So, whether it waits until a thousand years later when the released Dynamax energy withers and is exhausted, or whether an ambitious person eventually releases this Pokémon, the outcome is destined to be bad."

Slowly turning to the side, the man's face, which always carried an elegant smile, now only showed cold determination and a hint of weariness that had been exposed. "King Du, you are right. I am also an ambitious man, a despicable and selfish schemer."

"I can't believe that the next generation will be able to handle crises in a better way when they come. Rather than waiting a lifetime and hoping in anxiety, it's better to sever this ill-fated relationship now."

Loz clapped his hands, stepped down from the platform, and walked to the crowd that was about to arrive.

"Dan, you're right too. I was indeed gambling, betting the entire city of Hammerlocke, the entire population of Galar, on a desperate gamble, but—"

The tone of voice is abrupt and changes from subdued to assertive.

"Look at them, look at you. The Champion Invitational has brought together all the top trainers and the pinnacle of each region. This is the best time and the best choice."

"If even the combined strength of the champions at the pinnacle of generations cannot defeat Eternatus, then how can the future of Galar overcome it? It is destined for destruction, and if so, the fate of this land will only head west."

His brows furrowed, and a bitter smile lingered at the corners of his mouth.

"If that's the case, I'll be a sinner for all time, driven by greed. But what does it matter? For the land beneath my feet, I'm willing to give up everything."

"Champions, Trainers, the seal on Eternatus is about to break, awaiting only my approval. For the sake of the people of Galar, I urge you to defeat it and claim your glory. If you wish to escape, then—"

"I'm sorry, I'll just release this poisonous dragon directly, so that neither of us has any other choice."

He took out handcuffs from behind his back, slowly walked back to Yulongdu's side, and handed them to him.

"Whether we succeed or fail, the sinner Loz will be stripped of all his authority, reputation, and dignity, and await your judgment."

The imagery that generations of games have failed to capture is presented here. Indeed, humans are such complex beings, and only by witnessing them firsthand can one truly understand their nature.

"Guild Master, you have betrayed everyone's trust and the people of Galar, but now..." Gazing at the former, Dan Di was almost torn apart by immense disappointment and a sense of responsibility.

He took a deep breath, forced himself to straighten his spine, and the decisiveness of a champion re-emerged in his eyes.

"But you're right, the most urgent task is to truly defeat Mutsuta and create an opportunity for a dialogue."

A crisp metallic click rang out. Without the slightest hesitation, Lance locked the handcuffs firmly onto Loz's wrists with swift and decisive movements.

"Your trial will be after all this is over. Now, retreat to the safe zone and don't get in the way!"

"Alright, I've already separated the nearby Dynamax energy to a distant town. Even if the seal is broken, Eternatus will be severely lacking in energy. The surrounding pillars can freeze its body and restrict its movements through type advantage."

After explaining everything, Lorze closed his eyes and smiled peacefully.

"Gentlemen, let us finish this in one battle."

Chapter 260 Boundless Giant Transformation

hum.

As the voice faded, the energy field that had maintained stability was withdrawn, and the shackles that had bound the poisonous dragon for thousands of years were completely broken at this moment.

A filthy, viscous torrent of energy erupted from the bottom of the shaft like a volcano, accompanied by a deafening roar. The energy was no longer fluid, but countless twisted, howling, dragon-shaped shadows, intertwining and tearing, shooting straight into the sky with a destructive ferocity.

The steel structure of the dome emitted a hoarse, strained sound. The massive alloy beams bent and melted under the violent energy impact. Blinding sunlight, mixed with pervasive dust and thick smoke, poured down from the huge breach, illuminating the figure that had broken free from the abyss.

That is a life form that no words can describe.

Its enormous serpentine body is composed of jagged bones and physical energy. Countless twisted, thorn-like bone spikes pierce its torso, which is covered with an energy shell. Its cracked jaws open wide, emitting a silent roar that shakes the space and spreads a poisonous miasma strong enough to corrode steel.

The shockwave from its breaking free of the seal alone tore apart and lifted the solid alloy on the ring platform.

Olive was grazed on the cheek by a flying piece of metal amidst her screams, blood streaming down her face. Lorz, only saved from being swept away by the gale thanks to Dante's timely pull, staggered to his feet, his face devoid of composure for the first time, replaced by a pale and hopeful expression in the face of calamity.

"Metamorphosis."

Daigo's voice was calm and gentle, yet it instantly overwhelmed all the chaos. The silver-white behemoth moved at the sound, its four giant arms digging deep into the cracked ground, and an invisible barrier of psychic energy unfolded layer upon layer in front of everyone, like the most resilient bulwark.

The splattered metal fragments and dissipated energy flows, though they clashed repeatedly, were like moths drawn to flames, only causing ripples on the barrier.

One attacking and one defending, the champions' teamwork needs no words; it is conveyed solely through actions and commands.

Without hesitation, Lance threw out several Poké Balls and shouted, "Dragonite! Gyarados! Aerodactyl!"

Three dragon shadows soared through the air, their forms intertwined, their breaths merging into one, forcing open the airflow and sounding the horn of counterattack.

However, the attack, powerful enough to shatter mountains and split peaks, was like a mud ox sinking into the sea when it landed on Wuji Taina. It only left a few shallow scorch marks on its bone armor before being swallowed and annihilated by the constantly surging, seemingly living energy.

"what?"

The red-haired man's pupils constricted sharply. The Dragonite's swooping attack, powerful enough to pierce through mountains, was easily blocked by Eterna's casually swung tailbone. The immense force of the impact couldn't even budge it. The huge recoil even caused the Dragonite to groan in pain and tumble back.

"Physical and special attacks...have negligible effect on it."

Having observed the two's initial probing, Zhu Lan shared the information she had gathered.

However, before everyone could process the information, those scarlet vertical pupils had already lowered, looking down at the tiny creatures on the platform. There was no reason in that gaze, only the most primal, all-consuming rage.

The millennia-old resentment of being imprisoned, exploited, and used as energy has now transformed into karmic fire that burns everything away.

Shaking its body to shake off the charred ash, Wuji Tai pressed down with its sharp claws, firmly embedding its form into the ground. Then, in the center of its chest cavity, a purplish-black core suddenly surged with dazzling twilight light.

The oppressive feeling was almost tangible, and the rapidly expanding energy caused the surrounding air to boil.

Dragon Pulse!

"Hold on."

A clear, melodious voice slowly spread out, and the silver-haired girl remained unmoved by the approaching pressure, piercing through the churning smoke and the destructive light to lock onto the center of the disturbance.

Without a word, Diancie understood immediately, and a dazzling diamond storm instantly formed in front of the two of them. The crystal-clear minerals formed an endless vortex, using softness to overcome hardness and blocking the attack.

Unconcerned about the gains or losses of the attack, he raised his position to the top, where Wuji Tai looked down at everyone with an emotionless expression. Even without making a statement, his disdain was hard to conceal.

The surging energy caused gigantic particles from all directions to rush towards its core, giving rise to a deep black fission light cluster.

The next moment, a light burst forth from the core of the poison dragon, enough to obscure the entire underground.

That was an annihilating blow from outer space, the colossal cannon.

The walls were shattered, the steel cables were crushed, and the oppressive force returned, but this time, it was blocked by raging flames.

"Charizard, Explosive Flame!"

With its wings flapping in mid-air, the dragon unleashed its power at the same time as the brown-skinned man's voice. He had anticipated this, and the dragon opened its jaws, spewing out a sky full of golden flames.

Midway through, an even more oppressive deep blue was born.

boom--

The pillar of fire from the explosion struck the Max Cannon in one place. There was no ear-piercing sound, but the aftershocks alone blew out the gas and swallowed up the broken rocks and fragments.

Thick black smoke billowed, and the high temperature persisted.

Gazing at the figure standing tall in front of him, even with his vast knowledge, Yu Longdu felt a deep respect in his heart.

With his Charizard in its normal state, Leon could suppress such a legend, proving that his strength among champions should not be underestimated.

With its old power exhausted and new power yet to emerge, even as an aggregate of energy, Eternatus still needs to build up its strength before it can launch an attack. This moment of weakness was captured by the Sinnoh Champion, who has never stopped observing.

"Bamboo Orchid".

Upon hearing the gentle call from Nanyin, Zhulan nodded slightly and immediately understood what the other person meant: the energy core was the vulnerable point of this poisonous dragon.

In their very first collaboration, the champions had already assigned players to play a back-and-forth offensive and defensive role.

"Reverse Scale."

Garchomp swung its scythe horizontally, slammed its foot into the ground, and forced open the layers of Mach rings, piercing through the armor in the instant of the alternation of offense and defense, unleashing the dragon's fury.

!!!

A terrifying shriek, impossible to detect by hearing but directly affecting the soul, erupted from the core depths of the Void.

That was not a painful roar, but a violent tremor originating from the source of energy, caused by the forced disruption of some intricate structure and the complete breaking of its balance.

The colossal body stiffened abruptly, and the dark purple energy covering it swelled and burst wildly like boiling asphalt. Spiderweb-like cracks instantly appeared on its incredibly sturdy bone armor, from which thick black blood gushed out.

"Roar!"

This time, it was a truly painful and unbelievable roar! Wujitai's enormous body tumbled and twisted in the air, and for the first time, its scarlet vertical pupils reflected clear emotions and a trace of awakening.

Immediately afterwards, a loud sound arose in everyone's mind.

"Dynamax originates from me, yet you dare to attempt to limit it! You greedy fools!"

The clouds and mist were pulled together by dark vortexes, and the gathered purple energy completely enveloped the entire sky, just like the scene unique to the Great Giant battle.

Thousands of particles merge into the vortex; it's not just a single city, but even the energy stored in distant towns cannot escape the control of Mugentana.

Tearing apart the steel pillars and breaking through the concrete, the venomous dragon had already broken free of the first layer of protection.

Quanjuku Station.

The line of people waiting on the platform suddenly stopped.

People looked up at the sky, but all they saw was darkness. Amidst the thunder, a monster that blotted out the sky appeared and disappeared.

"What, what is that?"

The dragon's core detached completely from its body, suspended high in the sky, its crimson skeleton serving as armor, surrounding and perched atop the dome.

Its posture is no longer a pure mimicry of a dragon, but a more astonishing form.

Its head and face split into five pieces, resembling a giant claw, with spiked armor covering the tips and a glowing pupil at each end.

"This is... Giant Transformation."

Chapter 261 The White Dragon Returns

Lead-like clouds hang low in the sky, and turbid waves surge into the air.

Upon witnessing that horrifying sight, no one could conceal their astonishment; it was a form no one had ever seen before.

Its power far surpasses that of ordinary legendary Pokémon; its mere presence alone brings a sense of despair to the world.

The gigantic venomous dragon coiled atop the dome of Hammerlocke City, its five skull-claw-like heads bowed low, indifferently surveying the ants beneath its feet. The gigantic energy forcibly seized transformed into a viscous purple mist, carrying millennia of accumulated resentment, seeping into the cracks between the bricks and stones.