Trainers returning from the Kingdom of Roc

Chapter 84: The Terrifying Darkness of Lugia

The thick clouds were torn open by the violent energy, creating huge holes. Here, the air was no longer flowing wind, but was solidified by spiritual power into a viscous liquid.

Bai Linfei's ruby-like body trailed a dreamlike stream of light as she moved at high speed, weaving through the dark clouds like an elf.

However, at this moment, that elegance was replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

Her intelligent eyes scanned the dark clouds, searching for Dark Lugia's location. The opponent had vanished after the attack, but she knew that it was hiding somewhere nearby, ready to strike at any moment.

Huff—!

Suddenly, a sickening sound burst forth from the dark clouds.

That wasn't a popping sound in the air, but rather the sound of spiritual energy materializing and rubbing against the air.

A jet-black torrent, composed entirely of extremely concentrated shadow energy and far exceeding the diameter of Latias's body, instantly tore through the sky and hurtled straight toward Bai Linfei!

Where the beam of light passed, the light was swallowed up, the rain was evaporated, leaving only a vacuum trail—

Bai Linfei's pupils contracted sharply, and her body suddenly erupted with a dazzling pinkish-purple radiance. Immediately afterward, a massive [light wall] composed of pure spiritual energy unfolded in front of her, attempting to block this world-destroying attack.

however--

Click!

That seemingly indestructible wall of light shattered like fragile glass the moment it came into contact with the torrent of darkness!

The shadow energy, almost without hesitation, violently crushed the fragments of the light wall and continued its relentless blast towards Latias.

At the critical moment, Bai Linfei twisted her body to the side at the last second, maximizing her speed, and the dark torrent swept past her wingtips.

She narrowly avoided a direct impact, but the shockwave from the dissipated shadow energy still sent her flying. She tumbled hundreds of meters through the clouds before barely managing to regain her footing, her chest heaving violently.

"This guy... ugh... what methods did he use..."

Bai Linfei suppressed her surging blood and inner fear. She knew that facing such a terrifying opponent, any probing or holding back would be fatal.

Although both are Psychic-type Pokémon and are known as "Legendary Pokémon," there are differences between legends. Her fighting power is definitely no match for Lugia, and even if she called her brother over, it wouldn't be enough to put her to a fight.

But right now, her goal isn't to defeat Dark Lugia; she just wants to bring him back to his senses.

Thinking of this, Bai Linfei let out a long cry, and the energy in her whole body boiled up. Her ruby-like body shone with blue light and transformed into a stream of light that pierced through the sky!

[Dragon God Dives!]

The terrifying blue dragon shadow, imbued with Bai Linfei's own energy, crashed down on Dark Lugia with the force to shatter mountains.

Faced with this extremely destructive attack, Dark Lugia finally made a more obvious move.

He didn't even dodge; he just suddenly opened his mouth.

"roar--!!!"

This time, it's a real roar!

An indescribable, terrifying sonic wave mixed with a violently compressed airflow visibly distorted vision. The shockwave, centered on Dark Lugia, spread wildly in all directions in a destructive sphere!

Latias's [Dragon God Dive] was shattered by this [Mental Strength] the moment it reached Dark Lugia, and a terrifying mental force swept out.

Before Bai Linfei could react, Dark Lugia spread its wings, and a blue dragon figure rose from its body.

"You actually—"

Bai Linfei was startled and accelerated to hide deeper into the clouds. Behind her, an even more terrifying [Dragon God Dive] swept past, splitting the dark, thick sea of ​​clouds into two rows!

"Iris, use [Heavenly Light]!"

From afar, Luo Yan's voice came like lightning.

Suddenly, jets of pitch-black energy shot out from the dark clouds, like sharp arrows, and bombarded Dark Lugia relentlessly.

After stacking [Magic Enhancement] for half a day, Iris's magic attack had reached the limit he could withstand, and [Heavenly Light] was a powerful magic attack that could change its element according to the weather.

Amidst the storm, the black light, carrying the power of lightning, struck the massive body of Dark Lugia directly, causing it to let out a cry of pain.

"Will electric-type attacks be effective against flight?" Luo Yan frowned, looking in the direction of Dark Lugia.

"It works, if it angers Him." Bai Linfei flashed to Luo Yan's side, hovering in mid-air without flapping her wings. "You just said you could appease Him, are you serious? I tried using [Healing Wish] before and it didn't work."

The effect of 【Healing Wish】 is to remove and cure a Pokémon's status condition, and the effect of Latias using it is even more outstanding. However, this move has no effect on Lugia at this time.

Luo Yan pondered for a moment. "Lugia isn't in an abnormal state; it has lost its reason and its mind is clouded. To appease it, we must awaken its sanity."

"Awaken their consciousness?" Bai Linfei nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "How exactly should we do it?"

"Perhaps wish power can..." Luo Yan gritted his teeth. He wasn't sure if the Star Compass could do that, but he had enough wishing stars now, so he could take a gamble. "Get me close enough to Lugia, preferably onto his back."

"Are you crazy?!" Bai Linfei blurted out.

Dark Lugia was incredibly violent at this moment, and even she couldn't get close to it, let alone jump onto its back; that would be tantamount to courting death.

"This is the only way." Luo Yan looked at Bai Linfei. "Or do you have any other ideas? Time is running out. If we delay any longer, not only Black Cloud Island, but also the coastal cities will be affected."

Bai Linfei, upon hearing this, was also extremely anxious. Looking at the increasingly raging waves below, she took a deep breath. "Alright! I'll help you!"

"My friends and I will try to limit Dark Lugia's movements. Seize the opportunity and strike!"

As Bai Linfei spoke, Gyarados flew up carrying Milotic and Vaporeon. Beside them were Hippowdon, which was flying with its psychic powers, as well as Starmie and Swan.

The storm unleashed by Dark Lugia is not something ordinary Pokémon can withstand, as evidenced by the League agents who were blown away. The fact that these Pokémon were able to get here is proof enough of their combat strength.

These should be the main force of the White King.

"Thank you all." Luo Yan nodded.

Bai Linfei nodded heavily.

You must ensure your safety.

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