Chosen One

Xia Yan looked at Professor Oak.

Seriously?

Judging by Kangaskhan, it looked like it could handle Moltres on its own. Did it even need their help?

As if he had seen Xia Yan's confusion.

Professor Oak briefly straightened his rumpled clothes and explained with a smile,

"We can't let this place suffer too much damage. Besides, Moltres is using the magma here to recover. In a battle of attrition, Kangaskhan is no match for it."

Xia Yan nodded thoughtfully.

That made sense.

The temperature nearby was extremely high, and Moltres was constantly absorbing heat from the magma. It was practically fighting on its home turf.

Kangaskhan could contend with Moltres for a short while, but if the battle dragged on, it would inevitably fall behind.

At its peak, this Moltres had at least been among the stronger Elite Four-level Pokémon.

Professor Oak's Kangaskhan was still slightly inferior.

A thought struck Xia Yan, and he suddenly asked,

"Teacher, where are your Pokémon?"

This Kangaskhan was the child of Professor Oak's Kangaskhan, yet it already possessed Elite Four-level strength.

If Professor Oak's Kangaskhan came, it could probably pin this Moltres to the ground with one hand.

Professor Oak froze for a moment.

He slowly shook his head without saying anything.

Xia Yan did not understand what that meant, but he did not press the matter.

Professor Oak had abandoned martial pursuits for academia many years ago. There had been no news of him battling or fighting anyone since then, and his true strength remained a mystery.

"I understand."

With that said.

Xia Yan threw out his Poké Balls.

"Bzz!"

"Alaka!"

Beedrill and Alakazam appeared before Xia Yan in flashes of red light.

The moment Beedrill appeared, its gaze was drawn to Kangaskhan and Moltres. It could clearly feel the pressure and threat