Chapter 227
"So... after hearing about that kind of thing, you're also worried about the situation over there?"
Qiao Ran thought of the news he brought back yesterday, as well as the snippets of information spoken by the members of the Ultra Recon Squad. Although Cynthia had given an explanation from another angle, it was probably impossible not to worry.
"Hmm... that's part of the reason, but if we want to go there, actually it's still..."
"Yes, I also want to thank Aunt Lusamine for her initial Coaching to us. Her experience was also very helpful during the Performance Competition."
Mei expressed her thoughts, Lusamine, their senior who had given them Coaching in the Performance Competition, the night before the finals.
"All right."
After listening to their ideas, Qiao Ran didn't refuse. There was absolutely no reason for him to refuse. Besides, he had also received Coaching from Lusamine, so he should go and see for himself.
After opening the Portal to Otherworld, Qiao Ran, Lillie, and Mei stepped back into the Aether Foundation, which they had been away from for several days.
However, this time, when they came to this world and stepped onto this familiar scene again—
A chill ran through Qiao Ran and Lillie's hearts.
"Wait... what is this feeling...?"
Qiao Ran and Lillie exchanged a glance, their expressions instantly freezing. This feeling... they had undoubtedly experienced it before, and would probably never forget it for the rest of their lives.
Mei, standing to the side, frowned and leaned against the wall, a wave of nausea and dizziness washing over her, almost making her vomit.
"Ultra Beast Aura."
Qiao Ran supported Mei's body, placing his hand on her back to help her catch her breath. Although he couldn't use the Tokiwa Power on himself, it was still quite effective on Lillie and Mei.
"This is troublesome..."
Qiao Ran looked around and found that the Aether Foundation, which had been gradually becoming familiar, had once again become unfamiliar.
What exactly happened here?
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"What should we do... Qiao Ran... what exactly is going on in this situation...?"
Besides Mei, who was still dizzy, Lillie's body was also trembling slightly. What she was feeling at this moment was undoubtedly the awakening of bad memories in her heart.
The Ultra Beast Aura filling the Aether Foundation was even stronger this time than before. She couldn't even imagine what had happened here.
"Don't panic, let's go inside and take a look first. Also... we need to find your mother first."
Qiao Ran took a deep breath. The intense Ultra Beast Aura made him feel uncomfortable. This kind of aura from Otherworld would take a very, very long time to dissipate.
"Hmm... hmm, her condition..." Lillie was also very worried about Lusamine. Despite what had happened before, Lusamine was still family, and it was impossible for Lillie not to worry.
Furthermore, after Lusamine's change, their relationship improved significantly, and Lillie even had a feeling that her mother from the past had returned...
And at this critical juncture, this happened, how could she not be worried?
The Aether Foundation has many important facilities, but for Qiao Ran and his group, these are not the most important. Compared to these facilities, their top priority should be ensuring the safety of Lusamine.
"Let's take a break first, then continue."
Qiao Ran looked at Mei, who was leaning on his shoulder, and helped her to a nearby wall so that she could lean against it.
Upon first encountering such an intense Ultra Beast Aura, even Mei, with her resilient body, found it difficult to recover for a moment.
"Th... thank you." Mei forced a smile. With the help of the Tokiwa Power, she had slowly adapted, but she just needed a little more time to recover.
"Don't speak yet, take a moment to calm down."
Qiao Ran opened the Poké Ball and released several Pokémon suitable for indoor battles: Vulpix, Dianxi, Mimikyu, Suicune, Silvally... He even sent out Nihilego, hoping that its combat power might even increase slightly in this strong Ultra Beast Aura.
"A familiar feeling."
Sure enough, as soon as Nihilego appeared, she felt a sense of familiarity with the surrounding scenery. She could not possibly forget this place. It was here that they first met Qiao Ran. At that time, she probably did not know that they would later settle in a place called "Wild Area".
As for the Silvally, it immediately bristled, and it took Qiao Ran's constant reassurance to calm it down.
"Expel them! Expel them! Expel them all!"
Silvally's mind was filled with such thoughts; the aura of the Ultra Beast made her feel nauseous.
Can you sense what kind of Ultra Beast it is?
Looking in the direction of Nihilego, Qiao Ran asked, "As Ultra Beast, Nihilego might have a special effect in this regard."
"I'm not sure... but it seems to have the scent of Roach pheromones."
Nihilego wasn't entirely sure either. The Ultra Beast Aura was said to be the aura carried by the Ultra Beast, but it was more accurate to say that the Ultra Beast picked up the aura because they stayed in that world. This was also why Nebby 'Ultra Beast Aura would dissipate completely after staying in Alola for a while.
Therefore, judging Ultra Beast by its aura is simply impossible.
However, what Nihilego mentioned about pheromones did stir something in Qiao Ran's heart.
"Pheromone... Pherometra..."
Qiao Ran placed his hand on his chin, lost in thought. However, before he could finish speaking, a pale, extremely fast shadow rushed straight toward him.
"Whoosh!"
Qiao Ran could even hear the sound of the wind being cut through. The shadow was so fast that he couldn't react at all. He didn't even have time to open up a space or take out the Zacian Long Sword from the Wild Area.
However, Qiao Ran wasn't the only one present; the other Pokémon naturally wouldn't stand idly by in this situation.
"Click!"
A crisp sound rang out, and Dianxi had appeared in front of Qiao Ran without anyone noticing. In her hand, she had conjured a huge Gem shield, which blocked the sudden attack.
The opponent's attack was swift and rapid, like a white lightning bolt that drew an arc in the air. However, it did not have much effect against Dianxi's absolute defense. In her normal state, Dianxi did not have the powerful attack she had after Mega Evolution, but in terms of defense alone, she was definitely the strongest.
Even Oblivion Wing of Yveltal could not budge it in the slightest.
"..."
Having failed in his first attack, the phantom immediately distanced itself from Qiao Ran and the others, standing with its hands on its hips a short distance away.
Only then did Qiao Ran truly see the other person's appearance; it was a...
Roach -like... Ultra Beast with long arms and legs, a completely white body, and two long white antennae on its head.
Its feet stomped on the ground, and there was no doubt that it had used those two long legs to launch its attack.
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"Pheromosa..."
Qiao Ran recognized the name of this Ultra Beast. Like other Ultra Beast, this Ultra Beast had an appearance that was very different from Pokémon. However, it was considered one of the more "good-looking" Ultra Beast. It even used the pheromones it emitted to attract prey, which is why they were called Pheromosa.
"Pheromosa, its type is Bug/ Fighting type, so its weaknesses are Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy type... right?"
"Qiao Ran! Watch out!"
However, just as Qiao Ran was pondering the details of the upcoming battle, Lillie, who was standing not far behind him, suddenly spoke up. From the other side of the passage where they were, several similar white figures appeared and rushed towards them like lightning.
"There's no time."
The situation was urgent, and Mei hadn't fully recovered yet. Lillie's eyes narrowed, and she also sent out her two Nihilego and the Type: Null to join the battle. Although the Aether Foundation was once again in crisis, this time, she was different from before.
She's a qualified Trainer now!
"Type: Null, Tri Attack!"
"Nihilego, Power Gem!!"
She also needs to exert her own strength!
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"Pheromosa, Level: 45"
The batch of Ultra Beast that appeared this time is a level stronger than the Nihilego that previously dominated this place. Furthermore, Pheromosa is an Ultra Beast with terrifying speed and astonishing destructive power. Both its physical and special attacks are quite powerful, making it a very difficult opponent to deal with.
"Lillie, don't get entangled with them! Don't let your guard down, they'll attack the Trainer directly!"
"...!"
Hearing Qiao Ran's words, Lillie was startled, but she still nodded.
"Knew!"
These wild Ultra Beast are different from Pokémon with Trainer; they don't have any Rules to follow, and they don't have any moral burdens when fighting.
All they will do is eliminate their rivals.