Chapter 680: Jinghe: Flip the Table!

Chapter 680: Jinghe: Flip the Table! (Two-in-One, Vote for Monthly Subscription!)

The events in Desert City were massive, and the number of Mythical Beasts that appeared was beyond count.

Even if Flarov had the utmost confidence in himself and the abilities of Gigalith, the "God of Order", he still didn't think he could gain much of an advantage against Jinghe.

However, that didn't mean he would simply release the Giratina core, "Z2", which he had worked so hard to capture just because Jinghe showed up.

Moreover, during their previous interactions, Flarov had come to view Jinghe as someone who could potentially be swayed to his side.

"After everything that happened in Desert City, don't you understand, Professor Jinghe?!"

Flarov's voice grew louder, more passionate, and filled with indignation.

"The power possessed by the Ultra Beast Hoopa!"

He waved his hand forcefully, staring intently at Jinghe.

"It all stems from the endless desires of humans!"

Humans are weak and useless, yet they are filled with a myriad of complex and ever-changing desires. When these desires converge, even the so-called Mythical Beasts are influenced and controlled.

Is it Hoopa controlling the Mythical Beasts it summoned?

No!

It is the desires of humans, their intense negative emotions and malice, that influence and drive the Mythical Beasts.

"And the Pokémon Hunters and Pokémon Trading Organizations you despise—aren't they also driven by desire, the longing for money and the exploitation of resources?"

"Jinghe", Flarov extended his hand towards Jinghe, speaking sincerely, "instead of watching a worse tomorrow rise, why don't we work together to change the world?"

"Have you seen tomorrow?" Jinghe suddenly interrupted.

"Huh?" Flarov's eyebrows furrowed.

"I'm asking, Representative Flarov, have you seen tomorrow?" Jinghe's expression remained calm, his hands crossed under his chin as he asked again.

Flarov stared at him, pondering for a moment before replying, "A worse tomorrow is foreseeable."

"Foreseeable?" Jinghe scoffed, "So, you haven't seen it yet, have you?"

He continued, "Then on what basis do you stand today and deny a tomorrow filled with infinite possibilities?"

Jinghe's gaze swept over Flarov, "Take a look at yourself."

"You, in this moment, how different are you from those despicable, foolish, and ungrateful people you speak of?"

"Unsatisfied with what the world has given you, you believe your understanding of the world is the correct one, and so you want to destroy it, to obliterate all life. Have you ever asked the world what it wants?"

Flarov's expression darkened.

Then he laughed.

"Fine."

"Let's battle!"

At this moment, Flarov seemed to have the demeanor of a card player who insists on a match before any further discussion.

Daiya's eyes widened, "You want to battle Professor Jinghe?"

In Daiya's view, Flarov was undoubtedly strong, but Professor Jinghe's strength...

Even if he was a bit weakened now, he wouldn't be any weaker than Flarov.

Flarov didn't even glance at Daiya, his gaze fixed intently on Jinghe.

"If Professor Jinghe wins, you can take your friends with you."

Jinghe wasn't quite sure what Flarov was up to, but he glanced at the unconscious King AZ, Eternitywyytrot, and Ai Lan in the secret room, and after a brief moment of thought, he nodded.

"Agreed."

At the same time, he subtly lowered his hand and made a slight gesture behind him.

The little shadows understood immediately and silently slipped away through the darkness.

Flarov continued, "But I have a condition. Professor Jinghe, you must use your own Pokémon, and you can only Mega Evolve, and you must use it!"

This made Jinghe frown, vaguely guessing Flarov's intentions.

However, Flarov moved quickly, seemingly not giving Jinghe much time to think. He lightly pressed a button on the high-tech backpack on his back.

The backpack immediately activated, and three mechanical drones, resembling electronic bees, flew out, their ends connected to the backpack, hovering behind Flarov.

At the same time, Flarov touched his forehead, and a pair of orange sunglasses unfolded from the sides, covering his eyes.

"Students with poor grades have more stationery", Daiya muttered.

Jinghe and Giovanni both looked at him, their expressions identical, as if they were looking at a fool.

Can't you see?

Those three hovering mechanical drones were actually another application of holographic imaging technology. They could scan the battlefield and project the situation onto the sunglasses, visible only to Flarov.

Then, based on calculations and analysis, they could quickly determine the situation and provide the fastest and most accurate commands.

This function could almost be called "technological Waveguide power."

Flarov’s strength was formidable, and even Kari wouldn’t dare claim she could definitely defeat him. With this equipment, he was nearly at the level of a champion.

"Teacher Jing He, I’ll respectfully call you ‘Teacher.’ Please go first."

Flarov, donning his sunglasses and unfolding his Holographic Battle Backpack, exuded a sharp and confident aura, brimming with absolute self-assurance.

Anyone who saw him might think he had deployed a Duel Disk to start a card game.

Despite his confidence, Flarov remained cautious, taking the initiative to let Jing He summon his Pokémon first.

Thud, thud, thud—

The vast arena lit up with bright lights, illuminating the surroundings completely.

The ground beneath their feet began to move, and the Battlefield rose up.

Jing He gently stroked the Pokémon on his leg, soothing it while unclipping a Poké Ball from his waist and tossing it.

"Go, Blastoise."

"Bark!"

In a flash of red light, a Blastoise with a dark green, heavy armor and a fierce, menacing appearance appeared on the field.

Seeing this Blastoise, Giovanni, who stood silently to the side, his eyes lit up.

There was no doubt that this was the Blastoise that had hatched from the Poké Egg he had given to Jing He, a Pokémon he had carefully selected.

Jing He’s nurturing had clearly paid off.

Giovanni, who was well-versed in the characteristics of Blastoise, could instantly tell how excellent Jing He’s Blastoise was.

His eyes, hidden under the brim of his hat, swept over the young man in the wheelchair, and he nodded slightly.

The Essence of the Earth had not been bestowed upon Jing He in vain.

Just this one Blastoise alone was enough for Giovanni to consider Jing He a worthy successor to his legacy.

As Blastoise made its entrance, the originally clean indoor area was instantly enveloped in a Sandstorm, with yellow sand swirling everywhere.

Seeing that Jing He had summoned Blastoise instead of Gengar, Flarov smiled, as if he had expected it.

Without hesitation, he threw his own Poké Ball.

"Go, Gyarados!"

"Roar—!!"

A red Gyarados with a formidable presence appeared on the field, standing upright and letting out a powerful, intimidating roar at the fierce Blastoise.

Intimidate!

Blastoise, seeing the red Gyarados act so arrogantly, was not to be outdone. It spread its arms wide and responded with a menacing growl.

"Bark—!!"

The Sandstorm, which had already been raging, became even more intense, with distinct grains of sand sweeping across the ground and striking the metal walls with a crisp sound.

Even some grains of sand scraping against the walls produced a harsh, metallic sound, leaving intricate white scratches.

It was as if metal had been fed into a powerful, hard-ridged meat grinder.

Intimidate?

Who are you trying to intimidate!

I’m the Desert Tyrant, and I don’t accept intimidation!

So what if it’s a red Gyarados?

I’ve seen them before!

Bow down!

Flarov’s red Gyarados didn’t intimidate Blastoise; instead, Blastoise’s fierce appearance and the intensifying Sandstorm caused the red Gyarados to hesitate, its breathing slightly labored.

Flarov frowned slightly at the sight.

He had already taken Jing He seriously and knew that this Blastoise was one of Jing He’s later-trained Pokémon. However, he hadn’t expected that the Gyarados’s “Intimidate” would not only be ineffective but would also be countered by the Blastoise’s ferocity.

But Flarov did not hesitate for a moment.

He raised his hand slightly and pressed the ring on his left hand.

Instantly, a rainbow of light burst forth.

"Unleash your power, Gyarados! Mega Evolution!"

"Roar!!"

The Mega Stone on the red Gyarados’s chest responded to the roar, forming a “bridge” connecting it to Flarov. In the radiant light, Gyarados’s appearance rapidly changed, and its presence grew even more formidable.

When the light of Mega Evolution dissipated and the Mega Evolution symbol flashed before the Mega red Gyarados, its even more menacing form was revealed to all!

Mega red Gyarados!

"Roar—!!"

It let out another roar at Blastoise, releasing powerful water jets from its sides, dispersing the surrounding sand and dust.

Its presence was terrifying!

No wonder it was Flarov’s ace Pokémon!

It was said that during Mega Evolution, the Mega Gyarados bore an immense burden, becoming even more aggressive due to the pressure, driven by the instinct to destroy everything in its path.

The water jets it released allowed the Mega Gyarados to move at speeds exceeding the sound barrier!

The originally Water and Flying-type Gyarados, upon completing its Mega Evolution, would have its type change to Water and Dark, with its ability becoming the unique "Contrary", which negates the opponent's abilities.

"Bark."

Seeing this formidable Mega Gyarados, Blastoise not only showed no sign of fear but became even more enthusiastic.

This is more like it! This is what I wanted to see!

Without even needing to look back, Blastoise's resolve had already aligned with Jing He's.

Jing He glanced at the stern-faced Flarov and then took out his Key Stone, gently rubbing its smooth surface.

"Do you need to gather the energy for Mega Evolution?"

He murmured softly.

His eyes suddenly sharpened, "Then so be it!"

Hum—

The Key Stone at the end of the chain began to glow brilliantly, enveloping Blastoise in a dazzling light.

"Bark!!"

Blastoise roared to the sky, releasing a powerful energy that created a sandstorm, filling the room with a deafening roar. At this moment, it was as if the true Desert Tyrant had descended, and everyone felt the moisture in the air rapidly dissipate, instinctively licking their lips.

The golden bracelet on Flarov's right hand trembled slightly, and the cold eyes behind his sunglasses shook with astonishment.

Such a powerful Mega Evolution energy!

As someone who specialized in the study of Mega Evolution, Flarov had never seen such an overwhelming display of this power.

After all, many people can use Mega Evolution as long as they have the necessary strength, a Mega Stone, and a Key Stone, and the bond between the Trainer and Pokémon is strong enough. The enhancement brought by Mega Evolution depends on the Pokémon's own strength and the bond between the Pokémon and the Trainer.

The deeper the bond, the stronger the power gained from Mega Evolution, a strength with almost no upper limit.

With such powerful Mega Evolution energy, it was clear how much Blastoise's strength would be amplified.

No wonder...

A mere Blastoise would dare to challenge the weather control of the ancient Mythical Beast, Primal Groudon.

Even in Mega Evolution, the presence of Jing He and Blastoise was clearly more imposing than that of Flarov and the red Gyarados.

"Bark!!"

A pair of strong, dark green hands burst through the light-encased "cocoon", energy dissipating with a roar, and Blastoise took a step forward, its formidable form revealed!

Mega Blastoise!

Before anyone could react, Flarov's face lit up with satisfaction, and he shouted:

"Good!"

Without hesitation, he launched an attack.

Water against Rock, he had the type advantage!

"Gyarados, Waterfall!" Flarov waved his hand.

"Roar—!!"

Instantly, water surged forth, and even in the raging sandstorm, the Mega Gyarados released a powerful stream, sending waves crashing toward the Mega Blastoise.

Jing He squinted his eyes, his gaze intense.

"Next."

Boom!!

The massive water surge hit the Mega Blastoise, its dark green armor instantly drenched, and the surrounding sand was soaked, creating a brief vacuum in the sandstorm.

Hmm?

Flarov's eyebrows raised.

He hadn't expected Jing He to not even let the Mega Blastoise dodge.

Even with confidence in the Mega Blastoise's strength, this was a Water-type move with double the damage. Wasn't he afraid of being instantly defeated by it?

The next second.

The surging waves gradually subsided, and the red Mega Gyarados gradually emerged from the water, its wet, crimson scales gleaming, its body trembling slightly!

Not from fear, but because the Mega Gyarados, with its fierce jaws open, had been firmly held back by the Mega Blastoise's strong hands, preventing it from advancing despite its best efforts!

The Mega Blastoise slowly raised its head, its arms bulging, and it grinned widely.

The Mega Gyarados' eyes, filled with ferocity, suddenly narrowed, immediately sensing a terrifying force emanating from the Mega Blastoise.

Boom!!

The massive Mega Gyarados was directly flipped over.

"Bark!!"

The Mega Blastoise roared again, its aura rising wildly.

"Weakness Policy?" Daiya's eyes lit up, seeming to understand why Jing He had let the Mega Blastoise take the hit.

Blastoise, as a Pokémon, has many weaknesses, a total of seven!

And the "Weakness Policy", a item that boosts both physical and special attack by two stages when hit by a weakness, was undoubtedly a perfect fit for it.

As for carrying multiple items in battle...

Coincidentally, the current League rules have not yet classified "Mega Stones" as "held items."

"Blastoise, Rock Slide!" Jinghe called out.

"Roar!!"

The Mega Blastoise, having just toppled the Mega Gyarados, stomped the ground forcefully.

Rumble—!!

In an instant, the ground shook, and sharp rock pillars erupted from the earth one after another.

"Gyarados, use Dragon Dance to dodge!"

Although Flarov was amazed by the power of the Mega Blastoise, he didn’t panic. He immediately ordered the Mega Gyarados to perform Dragon Dance, a move that would not only boost its own stats and close the gap with the Mega Blastoise but also help it evade the attack.

This was a common tactic used by Flarov's rival, and Flarov's use of it was unexpected.

The bulky Mega Gyarados, despite its size, moved with surprising agility. As soon as it landed, it slapped the ground with its tail, causing it to bounce up. Jets of water spurted from its cheeks, making it even more nimble.

As it danced, its movements were fluid and graceful, and it managed to dodge the rock pillars with perfect timing, as if it had anticipated their direction.

Daiya whistled in admiration, impressed by Flarov’s skills.

Jinghe’s gaze briefly swept over the three "mechanical bees" behind Flarov, and he understood.

It was obvious.

Flarov’s Holographic Battle Backpack was playing a significant role, allowing him to detect any ground instability or the emergence of rock pillars. The Mega Evolution had also enhanced the communication between trainer and Pokémon, enabling Flarov to promptly inform the Mega Gyarados of the angles and positions to dodge.

At first glance, it was truly impressive.

However,

If you dodge like that, I’ll make sure you can’t dodge this time!

Jinghe called out again.

"Blastoise, Earthquake!"

Bang!!

The thick tail slammed the ground with immense force, creating a terrifying ripple that spread outward from the Mega Blastoise.

After Mega Evolution, the Gyarados lost its Flying-type attribute, making it vulnerable to Ground-type moves. This full-field attack left no room for evasion.

Thankfully, the arena was built to withstand such forces; otherwise, the Mega Blastoise’s Earthquake would have likely caused the entire arena to collapse.

Flarov, however, was prepared. He immediately shouted:

"Tornado!"

The Mega Gyarados, still in the midst of its Dragon Dance, changed its move, summoning a swirling gust of wind. The Mega Gyarados then rode the tornado, lifting off the ground and avoiding the Earthquake.

It showcased the flexibility and adaptability of its moves.

Jinghe smiled slightly.

"Rock Slide!"

With the Mega Gyarados airborne, it had no chance to dodge, right?

Even with the help of the tornado and its broad fins, how much space could it really maneuver?

Rumble!!

Rock pillars pierced the ground again, and Flarov frowned.

He could feel it.

The initiative in this battle had silently shifted from his hands to Jinghe’s.

At the start, he had the advantage of summoning his Pokémon later and making the first move. The initiative should have been his.

When did he lose it?

It started when the Mega Blastoise took the Waterfall from the Mega Gyarados.

By enduring the damage, it gained a significant boost from the Weakness Policy, making Flarov and the Mega Gyarados hesitant to take any hits from the Mega Blastoise.

But why didn’t the Waterfall from the Mega Gyarados take down the Mega Blastoise?

It seemed to have done minimal damage.

This puzzled Flarov.

But now, he had no time to think about it, as the Mega Blastoise’s Rock Slide was coming again!

Buzz—

Suddenly, a green barrier appeared around the Mega Gyarados.

Protect!

With no way to dodge or evade, the only option was to use Protect to turn the tide.

Crack—

The barrier shattered, and Flarov seized the brief opportunity, calling out:

"Gyarados, Aqua Tail!"

"It’s over", Giovanni, standing beside Jinghe, shook his head and declared.

Daiya blinked.

The Sandstorm was too intense, and the tornado made it hard to see.

But the next moment—

Boom!!

A loud crack echoed, and the ground shook violently. Even the sturdy arena began to crack down the middle, and the entire building trembled.

What they saw was this:

After the Rock Slide’s pillars were blocked by the Protect barrier, Flarov ordered the Mega Gyarados to attack again, trying to reclaim the initiative.

Amid the chaotic and intricate rock pillars, a larger, faster, and more powerful pillar, enveloped in fiery magma, shot out with incredible speed and struck the Mega Gyarados in the abdomen as it prepared to use Aqua Tail.

The fiery, molten rock pillar didn’t stop upon impact; it continued to push the Mega Gyarados up, embedding it into the ceiling before finally coming to a halt.

Until this moment, Jinghe said calmly:

"Cliff Blade."

With those words,

Boom!!

Amidst the agonized roar of Flarov's Mega Gyarados, the tip of the fiery rock spike exploded violently once more.

When the thick smoke cleared,

Flarov's Mega Gyarados had already reverted to its original form, its eyes spinning, and it had lost its battle capabilities!

By using Earthquake to force the Mega Gyarados to take to the air, it lost its leverage. Even with water, its agility was far from what it was on the ground.

Then, with Rock Slide, Jinghe compressed the Gyarados' evasive range, forcing it to use its last-ditch defense, and blocked the "Holographic Battle Backpack's" blind spots with a chaotic barrage of rocks.

Suddenly, he struck, defeating the enemy with a single move!

Giovanni glanced at Jinghe, who was sitting calmly in his wheelchair.

Each move drew Flarov into the trap Jinghe had set. Jinghe's battle tactics, his control over the fight, and his confidence in his own strength had all reached their peak.

The final move, "Cliff Blade", certainly surprised him.

But the entire battle process had also made Giovanni reassess Jinghe's abilities as a trainer.

His eyes couldn't help but show a glimmer of uncontainable interest.

If he were to battle Jinghe...

Flarov stared blankly at the red Gyarados, which had lost its fighting ability, clearly not expecting the battle to end so quickly.

It could only be said that

While Flarov's "Holographic Battle Backpack" was powerful, it couldn't match the Waveguide's ability to ignore any blind spots.

Moreover, Flarov's blind trust in his own skills and the "Holographic Battle Backpack" had both made and broken him.

"This, this, this move isn't..." Daiya, the most shocked of all, pointed at the Cliff Blade, which was still oozing molten lava, his face full of astonishment.

As a participant in the Desert City chaos, he had certainly seen Groudon's Cliff Blade.

The one Mega Blastoise used was almost identical, except for its size, power, and the noise it made.

But after the initial shock, Daiya thought about it and then felt at ease.

After all, this was Jinghe's Pokémon. A mere Cliff Blade was normal, very normal.

Hum—

The Mega Evolution energy around Blastoise dissipated, and it glanced at the red Gyarados pinned to the ceiling, sneering.

"Blastoise."

It was nothing.

But when it turned around, it clutched its chest, wincing.

Flarov and his red Gyarados were strong. Despite Blastoise seeming unbothered by Waterfall, it was just putting up a front.

Now, after the battle, Blastoise kept rubbing its chest.

But as it walked back to Jinghe, it immediately resumed its haughty, indifferent demeanor.

Jinghe couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

It seemed they had all learned from the same teacher. In front of others, they wouldn't let their guard down unless absolutely necessary.

"Flarov representative, as agreed—"

Flarov recalled his red Gyarados into its Poké Ball, his earlier shock replaced by calm, and he praised:

"Teacher Jinghe, you truly live up to your reputation as the 'Master of Tactics.' I've experienced it firsthand today."

In reality, his Gyarados and Jinghe's Blastoise were not far apart in level, and his Gyarados might even have been slightly higher.

But through tactics, moves, and the layers of enhancement from Mega Evolution, Blastoise's strength had been amplified, leading to the quick defeat of Gyarados.

Although Flarov still didn't understand how Jinghe's Blastoise could withstand Gyarados' Waterfall, it didn't matter anymore.

Snap!

Flarov snapped his fingers lightly.

The unconscious Ai Lan was thrown out.

Daiya immediately threw a Poké Ball, summoning a Rapidash to catch her.

Seeing King AZ and Eternitywyytrot still imprisoned, Jinghe's eyebrows furrowed.

"What? Does Representative Flarov think one battle isn't enough, and you want to continue? Or are you—"

He leaned forward, the danger in his eyes becoming impossible to hide.

"Are you, the esteemed representative of the Flarov Research Institute and the leader of the Blaziken Squad, going to renege on your word?"

Giovanni couldn't help but frown.

"No."

Flarov slowly backed away, walking to the transparent container holding the Giratina Core "Z2."

"Teacher Jinghe, you might not know, but this person is not only your friend but also my ancestor. So... he has to stay with me as a 'guest' for a while."

Jinghe ran his hand through his hair and sighed lightly.

"Of course."

The members of the Blaziken Squad, who were inside the transparent, sealed room, were suddenly startled.

A ghostly face, resembling a large pancake, appeared pressed against the glass, sticking out its tongue and making a scary face at them.

"Teacher Jinghe's Gengar, I've heard that the glass is specially made, even Ghost-type Pokémon can't—"

Flarov had anticipated this, which was why he dared to insist that Jinghe use Mega Evolution. He was certain that Jinghe would send Gengar to rescue them.

However.

Boom!!

Before Flarov could finish his smug remark, a loud thud echoed through the room. A large hole suddenly appeared in the specially made, transparent glass.

"Machamp~"

Machamp blew on his small fists, looking utterly dismissive.

How straightforward and efficient.

"Gengar!"

Gengar retracted his tongue, leaving a tongue-shaped mark on the glass!

Poison-type corrosion!

Gengar wasn't just a Ghost-type Pokémon; his Poison-type abilities were equally formidable. Just as the glass was about to be completely corroded, Machamp punched it to pieces.

The members of the Blaziken Squad, who were inside the sealed room, immediately reacted. They tried to grab King AZ and Eternitywyytrot to use as hostages, but before they could make a move, they all fell to the ground, fast asleep.

"This is the most straightforward way."

Dusclops also appeared, his black, flowing form moving gracefully.

The great Nightmare God had no trouble putting these humans to sleep.

Thus, King AZ and Eternitywyytrot were safe.

"Pretty skilled." Daiya, patting his Flamethrower, couldn't help but comment.

Jinghe's lips twitched at the remark.

Gengar's infiltration, Machamp's violent dismantling, and the Nightmare God's silent descent of nightmares—each of them was a top-tier "talent." Together, they were unstoppable.

"Cough."

Jinghe cleared his throat and looked at Flarov.

This scene was somewhat unexpected for Flarov.

Are you really a "hero"?

"Lord Flarov, preparations are complete!"

At the same time, Flarov's earpiece crackled with the voice of Blaziken Squad's officer, Kuseloski.

Flarov let out a small sigh of relief and immediately ordered:

"Activate!"

"Yes, sir!"

Hum—

The container holding the Giratina Core "Z2" suddenly emitted a strange red light, filled with intense malice.

The previously limp "Z2" began to tremble violently.

What's wrong?!

The Giratina Core "Xiaoruan", noticing the change in its partner, shouted telepathically.

Answer me!

But there was no response.

Jinghe sighed, scratching his head, feeling somewhat troubled and frustrated.

"Why does one thing always follow another, never ending?"

They had already faced the "Lightning God" Giratina once. Again?

Moreover, the last time, there were so many Mythical Beasts, but this time, it was only one Giratina—no, half a Giratina.

Is this what Flarov is relying on?

Suddenly, Jinghe seemed to realize something.

No!

In the anime, Flarov's true confidence came from the Iridescent Megalith. In the game, it was the "Ultimate Weapon", not Giratina.

This thought flashed through his mind, and Jinghe wasted no time.

The Waveguide expanded, reaching Mewtwo, who was sitting atop the Prism Tower, also sensing something.

"Mewtwo, Shizukana Town."

Then, he turned to Gengar.

"Gengar, see if you can sense the Iridescent Megalith."

"Gengar?"

The Iridescent Megalith?

Didn't it dissipate after a certain time?

He had used a great deal of effort, even leveraging Giratina's "Ruined World", to barely retain a part of it.

But since Jinghe said this...

Flarov walked to a corner, spreading his arms, and smiled at Jinghe.

"Then, Teacher Jinghe, let's... 'celebrate' this final day."

"Damn you!"

Jinghe couldn't hold back, cursing and shouting, "Flip the table!"

As Boss Giovanni said, they now had the power to flip the table; there was no need to follow Flarov's "rules."

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