Crawdaunt finally completed its charge for the Double-Edge skill; its eyes were fixed on Dr. Chen Chunjiang not far ahead, as if it wanted to tear him to shreds.
With a long roar, Crawdaunt rushed towards Dr. Chen Chunjiang with all its might!
Under normal circumstances, Pokémon would avoid their Trainer when using skills to prevent accidental injury.
However, this was no ordinary Pokémon battle, but a brutal, life-and-death struggle in the wilderness!
Here, there were no rules, only the law of the jungle and the survival of the fittest.
Every participant had to fight with all their strength, or face the fate of death.
Even though Crawdaunt had been abandoned by its master, it still obeyed its master's final command, choosing to attack Dr. Chen Chunjiang without hesitation, because it knew that only by defeating this enemy would Xia Yong have time to retreat.
At this moment, Shiny Elgyem was still in a Taunt state and could not use Teleport to get Chen Chunjiang out of danger.
Chen Chunjiang had already been Lock-On as the target of Crawdaunt's attack, and he watched helplessly as the aggressive Crawdaunt, surging with energy, lunged at him.
However, in Dr. Chen Chunjiang's eyes, there was no trace of fear, but rather a deep sense of compassion.
He knew this Crawdaunt and had some understanding of the Corphish clan.
After all, Dr. Chen Chunjiang had been in this Wilderness Area for eight years, all to understand the laws of the Pokémon ecological environment.
He worked hard to create a better living environment for the Pokémon in the Wilderness Area, otherwise he would not have risked appearing here to find a habitat for the Swamp Monster Clan.
Crawdaunt was also at the end of its rope, just as Chen Xue was about to command her Galar Rapidash to attack.
Just then, a figure suddenly leaped out from the side! It was the One-Eyed Marshstomp that Zhang Heng had saved!
Its two strong arms were raised high, and a thick layer of Fighting-type energy, hard as steel and shimmering with a terrifying light, condensed on them.
It gathered this powerful energy above its head with all its strength, then slammed it down fiercely onto Crawdaunt with the force of a thunderbolt! This move was its Fighting-type skill—Arm Thrust!
Although Crawdaunt was also a flickering candle in the wind, the nearly 10-level difference in strength forced Swampert to respond with 100% of its power.
In an instant, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting a sharp, piercing whistle.
Wherever Arm Thrust passed, it brought a violent gust of wind; Crawdaunt's carapace was shattered all over its body, and its life force was rapidly draining away, but its eyes were filled with gratitude as it looked at Swampert.
Zhang Heng saw many truths from this dominant Crawdaunt, which he could not have experienced in his original world.
This is how Pokémon are!
Once you decide to choose it as your partner, it means you must take on the responsibility and obligation towards it.
Once a Pokémon recognizes its master, they will faithfully obey the Trainer's commands and execute them unswervingly.
Even when facing the threat of death, they will rush forward without hesitation.
We need to examine the unpredictable human heart even more.
After all, not all Trainers can be as steadfast and pure as Pokémon.
Some people may use Pokémon to satisfy their selfish desires or other ulterior motives, even at the cost of putting them in danger.
Therefore, we cannot simply blame the Pokémon themselves, but rather be wary of those Trainers with malicious intentions.
Only by upholding justice and kindness can one truly become an excellent Trainer worthy of a Pokémon's lifelong trust.
Swampert used the Dig skill to bury Crawdaunt deep underground.
The Doctor said, “Swampert probably wants to bury it.
Crawdaunt was a tenacious warrior; he should rest here in peace.”
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Luo Hong stood not far from Zhang Heng and the others, quietly observing their every move.
Beside him, a Pokémon covered in rock textures and shimmering with a faint light floated—Lunatone.
This Lunatone possessed both Rock and Psychic attributes, and at this moment, it was cleverly using its unique ability to conceal Luo Hong's aura, making his presence difficult to Detect.
Luo Hong knew that although these young Trainers were full of passion and courage, they still seemed somewhat naive when facing real danger.
As an experienced senior, he had a responsibility to protect them and allow these fledgling birds to encounter fewer setbacks on their growth path.
Therefore, when Zhang Heng and the others encountered an insurmountable crisis, Luo Hong would step in to help.
Ultimately, fledglings always need the protection of adult birds' broad wings to grow strong.
Doo ~ The phone rang ~
Luo Hong: “It seems the combat power of the Water Blade Gang this time is not strong.”
Opposite: “Their high-end combat power is at Lake Heart Island, and the Senior Cadres of the Water Blade Gang should also be there.
The concentration of Dark Pulse there has already exceeded that of a normal Evil-type Wilderness Area by a lot.”
Luo Hong: “I understand, what did the Alliance say?”
Opposite: “They have already dispatched a regional Elite Four Trainer.”
After burying Crawdaunt, Dr. Chen Chunjiang looked at the quiet land, and an indescribable sadness and anger surged in his heart.
He knew that this Crawdaunt had once been an important subject of their research, but now it had lost its life due to the Water Blade Gang's poaching.
Dr. Chen Chunjiang took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions.
He turned around and said to the rangers beside him, “Everyone, start clearing the surroundings.
See if the Water Blade Gang has an ambush, or if they have truly retreated.
We cannot be careless; we must ensure safety.”
The rangers sprang into action, scattering and meticulously searching every corner of the surroundings.
Dr. Chen Chunjiang stood still, gazing into the distance, pondering his next plan.
The Research Institute staff also took this opportunity for a short rest.
They drank water, ate some dry food, and replenished their energy.
Despite the recent battle, they were not defeated by fear; instead, their determination to protect the natural environment and wildlife grew stronger.
A moment later, the rangers returned one after another, reporting their findings to Dr. Chen Chunjiang.
According to their observations, the Water Blade Gang seemed to have truly retreated, leaving no signs of an ambush.
Hearing this news, Dr. Chen Chunjiang felt a slight relief, but he remained vigilant.
Subsequently, the Research Institute staff organized their equipment and continued downstream along the lake.
They had to continue their mission to protect this beautiful lake and its creatures.
Along the way, they proceeded cautiously, constantly paying attention to the surrounding movements.
Suddenly, a dense and noisy chorus of Pokémon Growl entered their ears.
These sounds intertwined, forming a peculiar symphony that made people curious.
It sounded like it was coming from a large clan, and they were conveying some kind of message in a unique way.
Just then, the One-Eyed Marshstomp took a big step forward without hesitation, while fluttering the fins on its head.
It seemed to be sending an important signal to the outside world.
A slight rustling sound came from the bushes, as if something was moving through them.
Immediately after, with a whoosh, several Marshtomp suddenly poked their heads out of the bushes, their round eyes fixed on the group of people in front of them.
These Marshtomp all had a peculiar expression on their faces, a standard 'already seen through everything' deadpan look.
They seemed unsurprised by the appearance of humans; this gaze reminded people of wise individuals who had experienced much and seen through the ways of the world, as if they already knew all the secrets of this world and no longer held any curiosity or expectation for anything.
