Chapter 387

"Tapu Lele, Calm Mind!"

After Tapu Lele appeared, Qiao Ran's expression regained its confidence, and he was filled with assurance of victory.

Tapu Lele also fully cooperated with Qiao Ran's command.

Even though he and Tapu Lele don't have the same connection as other Pokémon, and they don't even have a real Trainer - Pokémon relationship, their teamwork in battle is incredibly smooth and effortless.

Perhaps, Pokémon and Trainer don't need much adjustment period. As long as there is enough trust between them, everything else will fall into place naturally.

Moreover, this time—they have to go back together.

Unlike Tapu Koko, which controls lightning, Tapu Lele's advantage lies in the various special moves granted by its Psychic type. These special moves can bring many unexpected effects to the Pokémon itself in battle.

Just like now, when the opponent hasn't launched an attack, Tapu Lele can use Calm Mind to enhance her own abilities, thereby increasing her Special Defense and Special Attack. On the other hand, although Tapu Koko is best at physical attacks, it's quite awkward that most Electric-type moves are biased towards special attacks, and the few Electric-type moves that are biased towards physical attacks require the user to charge in.

The mere act of "colliding" is enough to give the opponent time to react in this level of combat, unless it's at a relatively short distance. And in the current situation where both sides have created distance, it's absolutely impossible.

"Qiao Ran..."

Tapu Lele and Qiao Ran were already engaged in battle, while Cynthia could only watch silently from the sidelines. However, she understood that the best she could do was not to hold the others back. Her Pokémon wasn't around, and Tapu Lele clearly trusted Qiao Ran more, so she couldn't interfere with the two of them.

Even without any training, they could understand each other.

While ordinary Pokémon might need some time to adapt before fully understanding their Trainer's intentions, these legendary Pokémon are different. They are born with higher intelligence and spirituality, and are capable of fighting even without Trainer.

For this very reason, Trainer chosen by Legendary Pokémon are destined to be very special.

"Tete."

While Tapu Koko was observing the situation, Tapu Lele had already secretly been enhanced under Qiao Ran's command. The blue light of Calm Mind flowed across Tapu Lele's body, raising her aura to another level.

This enhancement is enough to raise Tapu Lele's already formidable special attack to another level.

Soon, Tapu Koko also noticed something was wrong. However, by the time it was enveloped in Golden light and prepared to use Wild Charge to charge at Tapu Lele and clash head-on, Tapu Lele's abilities had already been enhanced.

"Psychic!!"

Qiao Ran once again chose Psychic type skill, which is also one of Tapu Lele's proudest attributes. Countless pink Psychic energies condensed from the surface of Tapu Lele's body, and with the support of the pink Battle Court on the ground, they directly gathered into a pink wave in front of Tapu Lele.

The energy was like a landslide and a tsunami, hitting Tapu Koko head-on. The Hurricane it generated made Qiao Ran and Cynthia feel like they couldn't stand still.

With her own skills, a Calm Mind, and the amplification from the Psychic Terrain, Tapu Lele's attack power even rose to a level that surprised Cynthia. Most importantly, these Island deity were clearly not at their strongest or peak, especially Tapu Lele, Cynthia was well aware of how weak she had been before.

Tapu Lele's attacks were unlike her appearance, possessing a completely different and powerful destructive force. However, Tapu Koko was no Tapu Koko either. Faced with such an attack, it actually charged out from within, enduring the Psychic energy. Even though its body was covered in wounds, it maintained the golden electric glow on its body and, like a shooting star, rushed directly towards Tapu Lele's location.

"Koke!!!!"

With a deafening roar, Tapu Lele was struck by the Meteor Beam that ripped through the sky, and both Tapu Infiltrator the Floating Island. However, unlike Tapu Lele, Tapu Koko clearly couldn't stop in time. Moreover, as the price for unleashing Wild Charge, Tapu Koko also suffered some reflected damage. This move, like Take Down, is basically a classic example of hurting the enemy a thousand while hurting yourself eight hundred. However, it does match Tapu Koko's stubborn personality quite well.

--Where would you find Pokémon charging straight at you while being hit by an opponent's move?!

And this is a Legendary Pokémon.

"Tapu Lele!"

Qiao Ran called out Tapu Lele's name with great concern. He had no idea about the two Tapu who had been knocked beneath the Floating Island, nor did he know the extent of Tapu Lele's injuries. After all, he and Tapu Lele didn't have any obvious connection; their relationship was solely based on their five senses—hearing, sight, and so on. As for what they could use in battle...

Usually, it's just hearing and sight.

"...!"

Fortunately, it wasn't long before a blurry figure Teleport in front of him. Although she looked a bit disheveled, Tapu Lele hadn't fallen to the ground from that attack. However, Tapu Koko's Wild Charge was indeed very powerful, and Tapu Lele had only recently recovered. She had just fought Dianxi and hadn't had time to recover in the Wild Area like Dianxi had. Qiao Ran was quite worried about her condition.

"Tete..."

Tapu Lele tried her best to reassure Qiao Ran that she was alright, while not far away, a golden figure crashed through the ground of the Floating Island, kicking up a cloud of dust and rubble before shooting straight into the sky.

That was Tapu Koko.

It didn't collapse immediately either. Even though the "shields" on its hands were scarred and the beautiful fur on its head had become crooked, it still stared intently at Tapu Lele. It would repay the pain it was suffering tenfold.

Previously, its target was Qiao Ran and Cynthia, who were engaged in blasphemous battles, but now, it wants to conquer beings who are also Island deity like itself.

Throughout thousands of years, Tapu has had its share of minor skirmishes, but never any overt conflict. Nevertheless, some Tapu still harbor a competitive spirit, comparing themselves to others. For example, the Tapu Koko has long considered Tapu Lele her rival.

The battle that was once impossible to achieve and could not be vented was now ignited by the complete release of its negative desires. Tapu Koko would naturally not give up this rare opportunity. Now it only wanted to completely Defeat its opponent and then trample it under its feet.

The god of war will not lose any war he participates in.

Even if Tapu Koko loses most of its sanity, it will not forget this.

Tapu Koko's fighting style is clearly inclined towards recklessness.

As Electric-type Pokémon excels at physical attacks, this is indeed one of its characteristics. However, unlike Electric-type moves that deal damage to enemies from a distance, physical Electric-type moves are clearly not as "elegant".

Like Tapu Koko's Wild Charge, this move can be categorized into the same type as the Fire-type Flare Blitz. Although it can cause considerable damage, it requires the user and the opponent to collide completely. As we all know, in the Pokémon World, the effects of force are mutual. Therefore, these moves also have the Ability hurting the enemy a thousand while hurting the user eight hundred. Sometimes, the damage just from the reflected damage is enough to cause serious harm.

Even so, Tapu Koko still chose this method of combat.

Its body moved with lightning speed and agility, its head adorned with a dazzling, ornate, and flowing crest of feathers, and its hands held sturdy Golden shields. Its entire being exuded the pure aura of a warrior.

However, unlike Zacian, a seasoned Hero who always triumphs over stronger opponents, Tapu Koko is almost invincible on the Alola battlefield. Its power often overwhelms other Pokémon. Perhaps it is under these circumstances that Tapu Koko's accumulated experience is quite different from Zacian's.

Faced with the Darkest Day that swept across Galar and countless out-of-control Gigantamax Pokémon, Zacian's fighting style was clearly more about finding opportunities and then defeating the enemy with its gorgeous sword skills in one move; but Tapu Koko doesn't have so many fancy tricks, and the skills it has honed are all reflected in its powerful moves.

As for Qiao Ran himself, he didn't actually dislike fighting a brute—as an opponent.

After all, who wants to face a wolf that gets more and more aggressive as it fights, with a sword in its mouth?

"Tapu Lele! Psychic!"

Having become familiar with Tapu Koko's style, Qiao Ran had essentially taken complete control of the battle, and Tapu Lele's Psychic brought this "control" to its extreme.

Qiao Ran is now increasingly able to understand why Sabrina chose to become an expert in Psychic type; her personality and Psychic are naturally a perfect match.

"Good..."

Cynthia, who was standing to the side, was also observing the battlefield, trying to assist Qiao Ran if he made a mistake, or at least not just standing there blankly like she was now. She found that Qiao Ran's command was basically flawless, and he seemed to know Tapu Lele very well... and even Tapu Koko, his opponent, as well as their moves and characteristics.

Leaving aside Tapu Lele, Qiao Ran had fought her before, but as for Tapu Koko...

Could it be that during the time they were on the run, Qiao Ran was also observing the other person's movements and paying attention to their behavior and habits?

This...

Thinking of this, even Cynthia's heart was filled with turmoil. During that time, although she wanted to do some observation, she found it difficult to spare any other energy. But Qiao Ran was different. During the escape, he still tried his best to do observation, so as to leave himself enough room for counterattack!

"..."

This is still the first

Once, Cynthia felt fear at the talent of a Trainer, especially when the other trainer had the same experience as her and the other trainer's performance far surpassed her own. This feeling became even clearer.

He still has a lot of room to grow. He's even younger than me. Who can imagine what he will achieve in the future?

Most importantly, in that split second, Qiao Ran actually protected her at the last moment. Although Cynthia had tried her best not to think too much about it, having fantasies about a boy younger than herself was really against her own beliefs, but... she couldn't help but think about it.

She may... indeed be unable to escape the influence of the other person.

In Torn World, the battle between the two Tapu continues.

However, under Qiao Ran's command, the battle had become one-sided. Tapu Lele was gaining more and more strength, while Tapu Koko was losing a lot of stamina after being toyed with by Psychic countless times. Not to mention, Qiao Ran could use the Tokiwa Power to help the Tokiwa Power recover. However... looking at Tapu Lele, whose face became even more excited after receiving the Tokiwa Power, Qiao Ran felt like he had done something very bad.

Tapu Koko wanted to Defeat Tapu Lele, but Tapu Lele didn't take him seriously either. Or rather, Tapu Lele was only interested in things that interested her, and never cared about things she didn't like.

Finally, the battle ended with Tapu Lele's "Psyshock," and the conflict between electricity and Psychic, war and life, came to a close with the victory of Psychic and life.

Tapu Koko's body collapsed on the Floating Island. Soon after, the black gas dissipated from its body, and finally, it turned into specks of light and disappeared before Qiao Ran and the others.

"Qiao Ran... this is..."

This was the first time Cynthia had ever seen such a sight, and she couldn't help but ask a question.

"She's fine. Tapu Lele and the others were like that before."

Seeing Tapu Lele float down to his side, Qiao Ran couldn't help but rub her head. Tapu Lele was also smiling happily, showing no remorse for Defeat her former colleague.

"Really? Is this a necessary process?... The situations in the two worlds are different?"

Cynthia fell into thought. This way of turning into light and disappearing always gave her a very uneasy feeling, but according to Qiao Ran, this didn't seem to be the first time.

"In short, we should do it right now..."

Qiao Ran wanted to answer Cynthia's question, but soon, his consciousness was gradually leaving his body.

Before long, he lost all consciousness, just like the previous two times, and his consciousness entered a strange scene.

There, he witnessed the entire process of the War Ruins, from nothing to something, throughout history.

This mountaintop Ruins is also a testament to the hard work and wisdom of the Alola people.

For Qiao Ran and Cynthia, waking up again was just a matter of a moment.

Although they witnessed unprecedented things in that strange space, and those scenes seemed to be happening right before their eyes, none of this put any strain on their bodies. However, if they tried to recall every second of those scenes, they couldn't remember them clearly.

"Qiao Ran?"

"Um..."

When Qiao Ran and Cynthia opened their eyes again, they found themselves back in the Ruins, still in a very close embrace.

"Ah... cough cough."

Qiao Ran quickly let go of her hand and looked around for Tapu Lele, but unfortunately, Tapu Lele didn't seem to be there.

... Could it be that these two, along with Tapu Lele, appear in different locations within the Pokémon World?

Or perhaps their methods of entering and exiting that world are different from Tapu Lele's?

Qiao Ran was lost in thought, but with Tapu Lele not around, he couldn't ask her any questions. As for Cynthia beside him, she breathed a sigh of relief when she found that the Pokémon she had brought into the Cave were all safe and sound.

While in that strange space, she was constantly worried about her companions. Now that she saw that they were all alright, she felt relieved.

"Let's go out first."

After looking around, Qiao Ran couldn't find Tapu Lele. As for Tapu Koko, Qiao Ran believed that if it returned to normal, it would definitely appear in front of them immediately.

What they should be doing now is going out and helping those people outside.

After all, Qiao Ran had just secretly taken out her phone to check the time, and almost an hour had already passed. After such a long time, the people outside must have reached their limit.

"Um."

Cynthia nodded, but couldn't help staring at Qiao Ran for a moment.

"What's wrong?"

"No... it's nothing."

Cynthia quickly explained that she was fine; she was actually still a little unwell.

She had to come out of everything that had happened before, whether it was that bizarre and wonderful world or the various abilities that Qiao Ran had shown, all of which had overturned many of her ideas.

Although she didn't know that Qiao Ran's understanding of Tapu wasn't just based on observation, but rather that he already knew quite a lot about him. After all, even Qiao Ran couldn't possibly simultaneously analyze and learn from his opponent while running away...

"Just hang in there a little longer!"

"Serperior, you should rest for a bit, then come out later."

"Incineroar, Fire Punch!"

Before the War Ruins, the tug-of-war continued. However, compared to the Ultra Beast, the Trainer were clearly at their limit. Originally, they could weaken the enemy by reducing the Ultra Beast, but later on, they were clearly no longer able to do so.

Right now, all they can do is try their best to defend and deal with the opponent's attacks.

Even so, it had taken up most of their energy. If Qiao Ran and the others didn't come out soon, they would probably suffer a complete defeat before long.

Fortunately, all the waiting was ultimately worthwhile.

A dragon's roar echoed from the Ruins, and a figure enveloped in blue dragon-shaped light appeared, smashing through a large group of Ultra Beast at incredible speed. Even in mid-air, this figure didn't stop, but continued fighting.

"Roar!!!"

The creature that appeared in the air was Cynthia's Garchomp, and what it was doing now was venting its resentment at watching Cynthia disappear on these poor Ultra Beast.

A fully-powered, Champion- level Pokémon plunged headlong into a group of Ultra Beast that had already been battling Mei and her Mei, knocking an Ultra Beast off a cliff with almost every move.

As for Lucario, who followed Cynthia into the Cave, it directly joined the battle on the ground. Unlike some strange battle anime, it couldn't learn to fly while fighting. Of course, compared to the easily Garchomp, it was much calmer. Although it was still unwilling, the Aura Emissary was still able to judge the situation.