Boom!
Chandelure's Flamethrower and Drapion's Pin Missile clashed violently, with Fire-type and Bug-type energies colliding in the area.
With a soft "whoosh," a scorching aura, like a prairie fire, swiftly swept across the entire field.
This scorching aura, like a raging inferno, instantly ignited the hidden fighting spirit within Li Guanjun. He clenched his fists, glaring at that despicable fellow; he had endured that shameless scoundrel for far too long!
At this moment, Urshifu displayed astonishing strength and agility. Despite carrying four people while jumping, it seemed effortless.
After all, as Fighting-type Pokémon, they are renowned for their rigorous training. Such a small amount of weight was merely child's play for the battle-hardened Urshifu.
With a flash, it swiftly leaped like lightning to the crucial position between Zhang Heng and Li Guanjun.
At the same time, Zhang Heng dared not delay in the slightest. He scurried over to Urshifu's side, extending a helping hand, assisting it in carefully helping the three forest rangers and Zou Tianwang down one by one, allowing them to lie steadily on the ground.
Zhang Heng's brows furrowed tightly, his face filled with worry. When he saw the four individuals' terrifyingly pale faces, his heart sank, and he inwardly cried, "Not good."
Their terrible complexions indicated that their bodies had clearly been subjected to prolonged toxin exposure.
Without much hesitation, Zhang Heng immediately took action. He first gently placed two slender fingers on the slightly reddened neck of one of the forest rangers, then slowly bent down, pressing his ear close to the other's chest, concentrating on listening for the extremely faint heartbeat…
Suddenly, the entire Lake Heart Island began to tremble, and the entrance to the independent space became increasingly ethereal, about to disappear.
Urshifu knew that its time here was limited. As mentioned previously, Divine Beasts would affect the rules of this world, causing a certain elemental energy to erupt within the space, ultimately forming a Divine Beast Field within it.
Unless it was captured and kept in a Poké Ball, it would disrupt the surrounding energy wherever it went. Therefore, Divine Beasts mostly reside in remote places like deep mountains, dense forests, deep oceans, or molten lava.
However, despite Urshifu's time being pressing, it was even more worried about Zhang Heng's safety, because the current Walking Wake still had no chance against a quasi-Champion Pokémon.
Li Guanjun saw Urshifu's dilemma and Zhang Heng immediately checking on his subordinates without a word, so he instantly gave an order to Chandelure.
"Chandelure, go protect Zhang Heng. Don't let him be affected by the aftermath of this battle."
Without a word, Chandelure suddenly transformed into a cloud of Haze and dropped to the ground, becoming a shadow. It moved rapidly across the ground, instantly arriving in front of Zhang Heng. Just as Chandelure was about to merge into Zhang Heng's shadow, it felt a very special Water-type energy push it away.
Zhang Heng could feel the water scroll bracelet on his right index finger emitting faint blue water ripples, isolating Chandelure.
Li Guanjun narrowed his eyes at this sight, but he said nothing, then turned his head to continue staring at the two members of the Water Blade Gang.
Unable to merge into the shadow, Chandelure directly sprang up from the ground, hovering two meters in front of Zhang Heng, guarding him.
Zhang Heng also stopped his inspection work, looked up at Urshifu, and said, "Go back. Tell Kubfu that I will come to pick it up when the next trial begins."
Urshifu stood there quietly, its deep and sharp eyes calmly glancing at Zhang Heng, as if that single glance had already seen through his inner thoughts.
Immediately after, Urshifu slightly raised its arm and casually took a mysterious crystal from where its fur concealed it on its neck. With a gentle flick of its wrist, the crystal flew directly towards Zhang Heng.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Heng dared not be negligent in the slightest. He quickly extended his right hand and steadily caught the incoming crystal. When he looked closely, what he held was a rhombic stone shimmering with a reddish-brown light!
Zhang Heng carefully examined the stone. It contained incredibly powerful Fighting-type energy, and he quickly recognized it as the legendary Fighting Z-Crystal.
Just as Zhang Heng had not yet had time to rejoice at obtaining the Fighting Z-Crystal, Urshifu had already turned around and was walking with steady, slow steps towards the independent space.
As Urshifu gradually approached the entrance of the independent space, its massive body also began to slowly merge into it. It was as if a scroll was being slowly rolled up, first the head, then the body, the limbs… and finally, its entire figure slowly disappeared into the space entrance.
After Urshifu had completely vanished, the previously open independent space entrance also disappeared like an illusion in the blink of an eye, leaving no trace of its existence.
Zhang Heng looked in the direction where Urshifu had disappeared, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart.
Recalling that small yet incredibly resilient figure, it would always involuntarily surface in his mind, lingering.
"I look forward to our next meeting."
At this time, the sky also gradually brightened, transitioning from the dimness of early morning to a bright daytime.
Li Guanjun then spoke, "If you surrender now, it's still not too late. If my Charizard really starts to move, don't regret it when you're reduced to ashes."
At this moment, the Deputy Leader had no warning of the sudden events unfolding before him, as he was too young.
He could only speak to the person next to him, saying, "No, if we don't find a solution, both you and I will die at the Hua country champion's hands. I'll give you one chance, let's team up, and get through this difficulty first."
Li Guanjun saw the two still plotting to team up for a final desperate struggle and no longer intended to give them any more chances.
"So much nonsense? Then let's go together. Charizard, Heat Wave."
Charizard flapped its massive wings, and explosive Fire-type energy gathered within them. As Charizard flapped, it created a strong wind carrying explosive Fire-type energy that blew towards the enemy.
Heat Wave, a Fire-type special attack move with 95 power, is an area-of-effect skill, particularly suitable for multi-target group battles.
The person felt helpless and even more resentful towards Zhang Heng, not expecting to be forced into such a situation.
"Then let's team up! Drapion! Poison Impact!"