With the piercing screech of tires against the pavement and a cloud of dust billowing from the rear, the car successfully turned around.
Immediately after, a deafening roar of the engine suddenly erupted, and the car's speed rocketed to 120 mph, hurtling down the national highway in the dead of night.
The scenery outside the window rapidly receded, and the trees and streetlights on both sides of the road blurred into indistinct streaks of light and shadow, as if everything had lost its original form in the face of this astonishing speed.
Zhang Heng rubbed his head and loudly asked, "Dad, what in the world is going on? Why are we suddenly going to the prison?"
Lei Yuan was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before slowly saying, "The Liziji escort convoy was attacked. The Elite Four Trainer Li Guanjun sent, Cheng Feng, is severely injured and unconscious, and all other official personnel have been killed. Go assist them and see if you can help. Our Corporation's medical team is also on the way."
Cheng Feng? Zhang Heng searched his mind for the name, feeling it was somewhat familiar.
"Cheng Feng? Is he the talented player who used fire-type doubles in this year's Elite Four ranking competition?"
"That's right. Although he ultimately didn't make it into the top hundred in the South China region, his excellent strategy and advanced understanding of Fire-type Pokémon left a very deep impression on the public. He is also Li Guanjun's apprentice."
Zhang Heng didn't speak, thinking, "Even such a powerful Elite Four Trainer couldn't withstand the enemy's attack?"
Luo Hong, while driving like the wind towards the prison, said gravely, "Lei Yuan, are you sure we should interfere in this incident?"
Lei Yuan sighed, "We can only try. There are very few clues right now, and this is the only direction we can quickly investigate."
Zhang Heng was full of doubts, not understanding the meaning of their conversation, but hearing the whistling wind from his father's phone, he felt he was still on the road.
However, from Guangdong Province in South China to Xiang Province in Central China, they are neighboring provinces. Generally, it takes five or six hours to arrive, not to mention that by riding a Flying Pokémon, he should have arrived much earlier.
"Dad, are you still on the road?"
Lei Yuan did not answer directly, only saying in a low voice, "This attack was by no means accidental; it must be a factional struggle. If I want to enter politics, I will also be drawn into it in the future, so you must improve your strength as quickly as possible."
After speaking, like a bad signal, there were two crackling sounds, and the call was disconnected.
Zhang Heng was still completely confused. His goal in going to the prison was to assist in treating the severely injured Celestial King Cheng, and then what?
The Alliance also has a large reserve of medical talent; even the talent reserve associated with their own enterprise is already very sufficient.
Just the students who studied medicine under Zhang Heng's grandfather, and the medical practitioners trained and funded by the Zhang Corporation, add up to at least a hundred people, all of whom are top performers in various medical fields.
Although Zhang Heng is the heir to the Zhang Corporation, he is only 17 years old after all. In such a critical situation, would it be his turn to save people? Him going to treat the injured? Don't be ridiculous.
At this moment, Uncle Luo, looking at the puzzled Zhang Heng, asked, "Xiao Heng, do you know which one is your father's electric-type ace Pokémon?"
Qi Shu, with her quick mind, wanted to answer, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Uncle Luo cut her off: "Qi Shu, don't tell him."
"Oh, okay." Qi Shu's opened mouth closed again.
Zhang Heng began to combine the memories from the original owner, searching for key information, recalling his childhood when he rode his Mareep around everywhere.
He said, "Hmm? electric-type ace, it's Ampharos."
Ampharos, first appearing in the second generation, is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. With three resistances and only one weakness, decent base stats, and a high Special Attack of 115, it makes it a high-quality pivot Pokémon that can both assist and deal damage.
In the sixth generation, it gained Mega Evolution, reaching a level comparable to a secondary deity, adding a Dragon Attribute, truly becoming a Dragon-type Ampharos.
With base stats over a hundred, Special Attack soaring to 165, and Speed decreasing by 10 points, it became a standard Trick Room attacker. Coupled with various versatile support moves and a deep move pool, it was unrivaled for a time.
Uncle Luo drove, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, but he also responded to Zhang Heng.
"That's right, it's Ampharos. The name Ampharos carries 'electric' and 'dragon', but it is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. However, there is another way to make it a true Dragon-type Ampharos, which is..."
Zhang Heng replied, "It's Mega Evolution."
Qi Shu questioned aloud, "Can Ampharos also Mega Evolve? Master's Ampharos is already very powerful. If it obtains an Ampharos ite, then Master's Ampharos will be invincible."
Uncle Luo also nodded and continued, "As early as half a year ago, a rumor spread among Electric-type Pokémon Trainers about the discovery of a mega evolution stone that could react with Ampharos. However, this mega evolution stone only appeared once and has not reappeared since. The last place it appeared was precisely the prison where serious criminals are held."
Zhang Heng followed up, saying, "Because of the special nature of the prison, no matter what methods were used, it was impossible to go in and investigate, so you've been waiting until now?"
"That's right. This time, while assisting with the treatment, we'll explore under permitted circumstances. This ite might be key to your father successfully ascending to the Champion's throne."
Suddenly, ahead, official personnel had set up a checkpoint for inspection, and sand and gravel completely covered the asphalt ground, as if a sandstorm had passed through, burying this entire area in sand.
As the vehicle moved forward, they finally saw the situation ahead, discovering that the previously flat road was now riddled with potholes of varying sizes.
There was also a giant pit about 8 meters in diameter, and inside the pit was a wrecked police car, pierced by two stone stalagmites that had shot up from underground. No one inside survived.
Uncle Luo said, "This should be where the Alliance convoy was ambushed by the enemy just now. They really chose a good location; there are no villages within ten miles, and dense forests on both sides."
Uncle Luo drove the car to the police officers at the checkpoint and was communicating with them, verifying his identity, when Zhang Heng opened the car door by himself and walked to the battleground.
Many police officers were gradually clearing the battlefield, repairing the ground, and lifting the fallen Pokémon. He saw three dead Fire-type Pokémon on the ground.
Rapidash's four hooves were all broken, and it must have suffered an Earthquake attack before dying. Ninetales was even more tragic, likely beaten to death with a club.
Zhang Heng's gaze shifted, and he also saw Li Gusi, who was half an acquaintance, but his body was already stiff. Before he died, he was wearing a hood and handcuffs, shot in the head, with fluids flowing from his lower body.
Just as two Machamp were about to move the Darmanitan's body...
Cough, cough... Darmanitan suddenly coughed twice.
"Hmm? Not dead yet. Put him down! I can save him!"