frightfiction Chapter 425 Failed to Subdue?!
Chapter 425 Failed to Subdue?!
Fire energy scorched the battlefield, and the blue patterns on the water's surface flowed like steam veins under the blazing sun.
Its crimson vertical pupils locked onto the martial arts bear master in front of it, whose face was pale. Dragon-type energy and surging water-type power were boiling and resonating within its body—the "Ancient Activity" characteristic was fully activated, and every drop of blood under its scales was bursting with the pressure of a water-type divine beast.
“Rippling water, steam!” Zhang Heng’s voice was accompanied by scorching air.
The waves roared to the sky, and its purple mane stood on end instantly. A large amount of water vapor rose from its body, enveloping the entire battlefield in the blink of an eye.
The Martial Arts Bear Master's vision was obstructed, and it roared angrily, trying to break through the white fog.
The steam did not dissipate, but condensed rapidly in mid-air, transforming into a phantom of a giant steam dragon several meters tall—its head was composed of scorching and twisted water energy, with crimson energy flames dancing in its eye sockets.
"Roar—!!"
The roar of the steam faucet shook the clouds in the sky. Just as Martial Arts Master Xiong used his tile-splitting technique to cleave a wave of air, the giant dragon phantom conjured by the milky-white steam skill suddenly swooped down, its mouth opening as if to swallow the entire battlefield.
It instinctively unleashed a barrage of water strikes, but the shadows of its fists were like ice blocks thrown into a furnace, instantly vaporized into dust upon touching the dragon's head by the intense heat.
The dragon phantom suddenly closed in, swallowing the martial arts bear whole—in an instant, a mushroom cloud of steam rose from the center of the battlefield, blotting out the sky, and Zhang Heng's Pokémon were thrown back by the shockwave.
The two water-type legendary beasts' exclusive water-type skills clashed violently in the center of the battlefield.
The Combo Style Martial Arts Bear Master's "Water Flow Combo" transforms into a sky full of water blades, each one carrying the fierce energy of the Fighting style; trying to break through the white steam dragon formed by the "water vapor" of the rippling water.
The moment the two energies collided, the water element in the entire space was forcibly torn apart and reorganized, forming a visible blue energy vortex.
Not only were the water-type moves of the Pokémon present inexplicably drawn in, but the spire of the water tower in the distance suddenly burst forth with a ghostly blue light, and the runes on the tower body flowed as if they were alive.
The Poké Ball at Duan Guanjun's waist trembled violently, its metal shell making a clicking sound as it struggled to bear the weight.
"Bang~"
A blinding white light tore through the vortex, and an elegant figure emerged like an arrow breaking through the water—Keldio stomped on one hoof, the water ripples between his mane not yet fully formed, and faint bloodstains still seeped from the bandages on his hoof.
It weakly shook its head, but its sapphire-like pupils were fixed on the fierce battle between two water-type legendary beasts.
"Kairo~" Duan Guanjun ran his fingertips through its damp mane. "Didn't I tell you to rest?"
Keldeo gently rubbed its nose against Duan Champion's palm, then its gaze shifted to the One-Strike Style Urshifu beside it. They had originally agreed to a battle twenty years from now, but due to Keldeo's previous battle with Kyurem and the overuse of the Divine Pokémon Field, its body was still in a weakened state.
Otherwise, the one who would have faced off against the pinnacle of the One-Strike Style Urshifu wouldn't have been a shiny Gallade. A Champion in his prime and Keldeo would have been able to defeat the One-Strike Style Urshifu head-on.
The One-Strike Style Kumashi also noticed the obvious crack on Keldeo's head, and his aura became hostile. Keldeo looked at the One-Strike Style Kumashi and shook his head slightly, indicating that he was alright.
"Boom!"
In the distance, the Combo-Style Martial Arts Bear Master and the Rippling Water were also clashing with each other, and the clash was still ongoing. The water-based energies of both sides canceled each other out, but it was clear that the Martial Arts Bear Master was already at his limit.
What the Martial Arts Bear Master felt inside the dragon was not the washing of ordinary water energy, but a burning sensation like liquid flames.
Blue steam seeped into its fur like a living thing, and every hair on its mane was sizzling. The energy from the water-flow combo was steaming and hissing.
"roar~"
It roared and unleashed a barrage of water attacks, only to find that the water jets from its fists were instantly evaporated into white mist, unable to even budge the scales of the dragon's phantom.
Inside the steam dragon's cavity, ancient water energy circulated and crushed like a tidal wave. Every punch the martial arts bear master threw felt like struggling in magma. The claw marks it left on the ground were not soil, but molten stone melted by the high temperature.
"Alright." Zhang Heng raised his hand to indicate.
With a thought, the steam dragon's jaws suddenly opened. Martial Arts Bear Master was thrown out and crashed heavily onto the edge of the arena.
Its fur was charred black and curly, and several bloody gashes were split open on the scales on its chest. Fighting-type energy pulsed erratically on its body, like a candle flame about to go out.
The phantom of the giant steam dragon became even more solid under the sunlight, its head held high with pride, and crimson steam overflowing from between its teeth, burning winding grooves into the ground.
In the center of the battlefield, Bo Dang Shui slowly walked through the rising mist, leaving charred claw marks on the stone slabs with each step. The bronze patterns on its body had not yet faded, and the figure of the Martial Arts Bear Master who had fallen was reflected in its crimson vertical pupils, its eyes devoid of ferocity.
Instead, dragon-type energy surged, and a tornado rose beneath Martial Arts Bear Master, lifting him up and bringing him to Zhang Heng's side.
Looking at the rippling water, Zhang Heng could sense its change. It was no longer a ferocious beast that could only ruthlessly defeat its opponents, but a mature creature that knew when to advance and when to retreat.
"Hmm~"
The martial arts bear master in front of Zhang Heng let out a muffled groan, and a faint flame appeared on his body. This was a sign that he was being "scorched" and had fallen into a burning state. Zhang Heng was helpless. It seemed that Bo Dang Shui really did not hold back.
"Ghost, help me heal the Martial Arts Ursaring!"
"hey-hey!"
Gastly emerged slowly from underground, carrying Zhang Heng's satchel. Zhang Heng took the satchel and began treating the Martial Arts Bear Master.
As soon as Zhang Heng's fingertips touched the charred mane of the Martial Arts Bear Master, he felt its body trembling slightly from the pain.
"Bear with it, this spray has a disinfecting effect."
He whispered, while Gastly floated to the side, gently lifting the injured forepaw of the Martial Arts Bear with its ghostly blue flames to prevent it from touching the ground and aggravating the burn.
The moment the spray touched its skin, the martial arts bear instinctively flinched, but when it saw Zhang Heng focusing on cleaning its wounds, it let out a low whimper.
The charred wound gradually faded under the special medicine, revealing new pink flesh. As Zhang Heng took out the sterilized cotton swab, Gastly suddenly chuckled and used its tongue to roll up a cool leaf and place it on the edge of the wound—an herb it had stolen from the grass outside.
Martial Arts Master Xiong was stunned for a moment, his cloudy eyes welled up with tears, and his muscles, which had been tense from the pain, gradually relaxed.
"If it hurts, just yell it out. I've heard your voice when you're fighting before." Zhang Heng deliberately broke the silence with a teasing tone, but his fingertips gently applied the pain-relieving ointment.
The martial arts bear master just stared at his profile, his eyes filled with confusion and emotion – the trainer who had once fought fiercely with it was now squatting in the dust, picking the grit out of its wounds.
When the last layer of bandage was wrapped, it suddenly rubbed Zhang Heng's wrist gently with its palm, as if silently thanking him.
When Zhang Heng looked up, he was met with that burning gaze. Martial Arts Master Xiong abruptly turned his head away.
He suddenly felt a tickle in his throat, cleared it, and reached directly for his bag: "Hey, your injury's healed, so stop looking so sulky. Now, are you willing to go on a trip with me?"
The black deluxe ball has a matte finish in the palm of your hand, and the metallic texture matches the black and white fur of the Martial Arts Bear Master perfectly.
"I prepared it for you a long time ago, and the color scheme will definitely suit you."
Zhang Heng has a particular obsession with the types of Pokémon he uses and their color schemes. For example, he uses a blue Great Ball for his blue Altaria, a Heal Ball for Milotic, and a Heart Ball for Swampert.
The moment Martial Arts Master Xiong's fingertips touched the surface of the luxury sphere, it was enveloped in red light and absorbed into it.
However, the sphere began to shake violently, and after flashing red light for only two seconds, it suddenly emitted a piercing alarm sound and then exploded into fragments right before Zhang Heng's eyes.
Zhang Heng raised an eyebrow as he stared at the fragment in his palm. Martial Arts Master Xiong also reappeared in front of Zhang Heng with a bewildered expression.
Duan Guanjun's laughter came from behind: "Trying to capture a legendary Pokémon with a regular Poké Ball? How could you even think of that? Even if the legendary Pokémon wanted to, a regular Poké Ball couldn't absorb its energy. Here you go!"
The purple Poké Ball flew in with a whooshing sound!