Chapter 251
Qiao Ran's gaze sharpened as he hugged Nebby tightly and summoned his other Pokémon.
The battles to come will likely be anything but easy...
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The Aether Foundation records a total of 11 Ultra Beast.
This time, apart from a few special and powerful individuals, most of the Ultra Beast have probably appeared before Qiao Ran and the others.
"Everyone, come out!"
Once on the ground, Qiao Ran no longer needed to hold back and released all his Pokémon. In an instant, several Pokémon of various sizes gathered around him, each radiating an aura of Covet for battle.
"... What."
Others might already have a general idea of Qiao Ran's team composition, but this was the first time Gladion had seen Qiao Ran's Pokémon. He didn't recognize the blue giant wolf from before, but when Qiao Ran released the other Pokémon this time, his eyes widened in surprise.
Standing beside the boy was Reshiram, the true hero of the Unova Region, while on the other side Suicune from the Johto Region and another...
A Silvally was also watching intently. In the sky, Yveltal, the God of Death from Kalos, Hoenn Alto Mare, the guardian of Latias, were hovering. In addition, many other Pokémon were hidden among them, each of them containing powerful energy and fighting spirit.
"... What kind of team is this?"
Gladion was completely dumbfounded. Was it because he Disappearance for too long and hadn't figured out the current situation in the Pokémon World, or was he just dreaming?
How come these Legendary Pokémon are practically free??
"Let's all do it together!"
Mei Mei also released their Pokémon. To Gladion's even greater surprise, his sister Lillie also Fling Poké Ball and released Pokémon. One of them was Type: Null that he knew very well, while the other two were actually Ultra Beast from Otherworld.
"..."
When did... that Lillie become able to interact with Pokémon and even become Trainer?
Without his knowledge, the world had changed so much, becoming something he could never have imagined.
Gladion numbly closed his eyes. Was this... this world's test for him?
"&*!@&!!&!!"
Most of the Ultra Beast that emerged from the rift have arrived on the island. Many of them are capable of Ultra Beast, but some have simply landed on the ground using their physical bodies, causing extremely strong tremors.
"... Buzzwole, Nihilego, Kartana... and Celesteela..."
Besides these old friends, Qiao Ran also saw some brand new species, such as the Poison and Dragon-type Ultra Beast, Naganadel, and the Rock-type and Steel-type Ultra Beast, Stakataka. Most of these Ultra Beast look strange, but apart from their appearance, their combat power should not be underestimated.
"They're here!"
Qiao Ran led his Pokémon into battle. Lusamine was currently unable to move, so he could only rely on the Cave where Lusamine was to defend and counterattack. However, the good news was that through their experience dealing with Ultra Beast over the past few days, they had developed a complete set of combat techniques, and they already knew how to deal with certain Ultra Beast.
"Reshiram! Fusion Flare!"
"Serperior! Leaf Hurricane!"
"Decidueye! Spirit Shackle!"
"Nihilego! Power Gem!"
Faced with the surging oncoming Ultra Beast, the group was already locked in battle with their Pokémon. Gladion, watching this scene unfold, momentarily had the illusion that the battle was over and he no longer needed to fight. These people... were just too perfectly in sync, their teamwork was just too good!
Even his sister played a significant role and contributed a lot to the project; she was like a completely different person compared to before.
"You've grown up too... Lillie..."
Gladion clenched his arms, his right hand held out in front of him like a claw.
"But I won't fall behind."
"Come forth! Silver Sacred Beast! Silvally!"
After a shout, Gladion charged into the battle with his Silvally. Having honed his skills in the Ultra World, his combat prowess was not to be underestimated. In addition, Silvally's targeted counter to Ultra Beast proved to be very effective.
However, as the battle continued, Qiao Ran, who was at the forefront, began to realize that something was wrong.
"We can't keep fighting like this!"
Unlike before, the Spatial Rift in the sky showed no signs of closing, and many Ultra Beasts were still pouring out. Their Pokémon might be able to take on two at a time, but if there were too many, no matter how well they coordinated, they wouldn't be able to handle it.
Qiao Ran could sense that all the Pokémon's stamina was rapidly decreasing, and even Zacian probably wouldn't be able to hold out for very long.
There's no other way!
Qiao Ran called Reshiram to his side, and together they leaped onto Reshiram's back while holding the Nebby in their arms.
"Lillie! Mei! Mei! Hold on here for a bit, I'll try to get Nebby up with us!"
"Yveltal! Latias! Come here, both of you!"
The only way to completely solve the problem is to close the crack in the sky. Qiao Ran's solution is simple: use several powerful flying Pokémon to clear the way, giving Nebby room to maneuver.
"Qiao Ran!"
Before the girls on the ground could fully react, Qiao Ran and the Pokémon had already disappeared into the air.
In times of crisis, he always acted so decisively. Watching Qiao Ran walk away, Mei seemed to see the scene of their first meeting at the Aether Foundation.
"We must Endure here too!"
Mei could understand Qiao Ran's choice. Besides, they still had several Pokémon Qiao Ran hadn't taken with them. Whether it was Zacian, Suicune, or Silvally, they all possessed the intelligence to fight independently. Although their coordination had decreased a lot without Qiao Ran as the command center, their individual combat power was still among the best of all Pokémon.
"... Who exactly is that guy?"
Aside and several
Gladion, the Ultra Beast, also looked up at Qiao Ran flying into the sky. In a short time, his attitude towards Qiao Ran changed from initial hostility to shock, and now to curiosity and doubt. His resolute and decisive drive was even more frenzied than that of Qiao Ran, Survivor from Otherworld.
However... the thought of his younger sister still stirred a slight unease in Gladion's heart.
What exactly happened while I was unaware of it?
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Qiao Ran could fret over other things, but in this critical moment, he couldn't afford to hesitate even a little. Opportunities are fleeting, and if he didn't seize them, it would be too late.
In all those battles, the only thing he learned was to do whatever came to mind.
If you encounter a problem during combat, start doing it first, and then consider a solution!
Moreover, if things really come to a standstill, he can use Latias's Psychic type as a backup plan to try and get everyone away together.
The worst-case scenario would be that they ultimately choose to evacuate, and then they are unable to address the vulnerability in the sky.
Certainly--
If it can be resolved now, that would be the best outcome!
"Yveltal, Latias! We don't need to attack other Ultra Beast; just attack those flying towards us!"
Breaking through the defensive perimeter formed by countless Ultra Beasts to reach the skies above the island is no easy feat.
The only good news is that even though they are flying in the opposite direction, not all the Ultra Beast will fly towards them. These scattered Ultra Beast do not seem to be a complete group. Just like the Nihilego in the Aether Foundation, they are more troublesome to deal with than individual ones when they have a queen in command.
"@!@*!*(@!!"
Even so, many Ultra Beasts were flying towards their direction from the sky. In addition to their old friends Buzzwole and Kartana, there was also the Poison/ Dragon-type Naganadel.
This Ultra Beast is entirely purple, with wings like a dragon, but its tail resembles a wasp with a huge Poison Point. If you are hit by its venom, it will definitely cause great damage to your body.
Most importantly, unlike other Ultra Beast, Naganadel does not have any obvious weaknesses in its base stats, which makes it more difficult for Qiao Ran to target it.
The only creature that can counter Poison-type is Latias, which has the Psychic type.
"Latias! Use Psychic!!"
"Roar!"
Latias let out a soft roar, and a purple Confusion wave emanated from her body, attacking the incoming Naganadel. However, the Naganadel twisted rapidly in the air, narrowly dodging the attack.
"So fast!"
Naganadel boasts impressive Special Attack and Speed, making it difficult for Latias to keep up with its pace in its current state. However, as a legendary Pokémon, Latias's abilities, besides its ability to transform into human form, can also be demonstrated in battle.
As Latias's body emitted a dazzling light, her body gradually disappeared under the sunlight, as if she had truly vanished before our eyes.
"...?"
The Naganadel, which was flying in the air, froze for a moment. It had originally planned to retaliate with an attack, but after discovering that its opponent had disappeared, it stopped attacking.
Where did it go?
Where?
"..." Latias's figure truly vanished from the battlefield. If it were Teleport, he should be somewhere by now.
However, only Qiao Ran understood that Latias had not actually "disappeared," but had merely "become invisible."
This is precisely Latias's special ability as the guardian deity of the Alto Mare.
In addition to her extraordinary Psychic, she can also use special feathers covering her body to reflect light and thus become invisible.
Even if the opponent possesses Aura abilities, it's impossible to easily detect this stealth. Feathers that can confuse light can also mislead Aura.
It was Qiao Ran who, through his Telepathy abilities, was able to track Latias's whereabouts.
Seizing an opportunity, Qiao Ran immediately issued the order.
With its claws folded to its sides, Latias, flying at high speed through the air, had already arrived beside the Naganadel.