The energy within the Divine Beast Field became even more chaotic; originally, only electric-type and Dragon-type energies intertwined there.
Now, Water-type energy abruptly appeared, and the three energies began to collide within the Divine Beast Field, generating buzzing and friction sounds.
Zekrom calmly watched Zhang Heng, while Psyduck and Walking Wake tensed their entire bodies, ready for Zekrom’s sudden attack.
At this moment, Zhang Heng felt a bit helpless; originally, there was still room for negotiation, but with the appearance of Walking Wake and the automatic activation of the water scroll, the atmosphere immediately became tense.
He wasn't blaming Walking Wake or the water scroll for their autonomous actions; he just felt that the current situation was becoming difficult to manage.
After a long silence, Zekrom was the first to break the standoff; it had no hostility towards the Ideal Person to begin with, and in fact, it needed the existence of the Ideal Person to unleash its full power.
The surrounding electric-type and Dragon-type energies also seemed to calm down slightly with its emotions.
Suddenly, it spoke: “Human, your thoughts are simple yet sincere.
But this world is not as peaceful as you perceive; not only are human forces complex, but Divine Beasts also stir in the shadows, and crises can descend at any moment.
Do you think such a life can be maintained indefinitely?”
Zhang Heng’s heart tightened, but his eyes remained firm: “I understand there will be difficulties and challenges, but I believe that as long as my Pokémon and I work together, using our strength to protect each other and build our own home, I can live carefree in this Pokémon world.”
A subtle glint flashed in Zekrom’s eyes as it re-examined Zhang Heng, seemingly re-evaluating this human’s determination and potential.
From Zekrom’s awakening to its questions, no matter how slow Zhang Heng was, he already understood that he was indeed the so-called Ideal Person.
Zhang Heng did not think this was a good thing.
On the contrary, it might become a bad thing coveted by multiple forces, and Zhang Heng had a secret that he could never tell others.
Zhang Heng was not a being from this world; he came from Blue Star, and it was precisely because of this that Zhang Heng was different from other people in this world.
He had only been exposed to game data or cards about Pokémon since childhood, and he was full of ideals and longing for the Pokémon world.
But he had no way to interact with living Pokémon, so his feelings for Pokémon were purer, and he would respect the wishes of every Pokémon more, rather than directly controlling their growth according to a Trainer's ideas.
Therefore, having life experiences from another dimension allowed Zhang Heng to become this so-called “Ideal Person.”
Receiving help from the Ideal Dragon would lead to a significant improvement in the short term.
However, if Zhang Heng were to be assimilated into this world later, becoming like those who originally lived here, another setting of the Ideal Dragon would directly destroy the Ideal Person who lost their justice.
So, accompanying the Ideal Dragon meant coexisting with opportunities and challenges, and living alongside death and survival, which was not what Zhang Heng wanted.
When Zhang Heng came to this world, although he was bound by the system, he wanted to live a carefree life in a world with Pokémon even more.
Zhang Heng’s meaning was already very clear; he would not build a so-called ideal kingdom with Zekrom.
He didn’t want to be the master of a First-Level God, much less a spokesperson backed by a First-Level God.
He just wanted to be himself, and this was Zhang Heng’s reason for firmly rejecting Zekrom.
Zhu Zi didn't express anything, only feeling that people who could decide their own lives deserved respect, even if a First-Level God stood before them, their resolve should not waver.
But Zhu Zi thought to himself: “That’s amazing, Zhang Heng, the Ideal Dragon was actually rejected by the Ideal Person; if word gets out, it probably won’t be able to mix in the Divine Beast circle anymore.”
He thought this in his heart, but his mouth was tightly shut, not daring to speak.
A subtle glint flashed in Zekrom’s eyes as it re-examined Zhang Heng, seemingly re-evaluating this human’s determination and potential.
Immediately, that ethereal voice began to echo again within the Divine Beast Field, saying: “Human filled with ideal wishes, I do not know why you have come here, but when you awakened me, our destinies became intertwined.”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zi also recoiled his neck and leaned back against Manectric, because the culprit who made Zhang Heng participate in the Ideal Dragon awakening ceremony was precisely him.
He hadn't expected Zhang Heng to actually awaken the Ideal Dragon, but then reject its proposal.
Zhang Heng had long understood the Ideal Dragon’s plan; it sounded good to say it would assist the Ideal Person, but in reality, the Ideal Dragon and the Ideal Person were a cooperative form of mutual assistance and Helping Hand.
The Ideal Dragon builds a kingdom for the Ideal Person.
Conversely, Zekrom also needed the Ideal Person’s help to gain Ideal Power and the strength to contend with Kyurem.
In every generation of First-Level Gods, there is more or less a hierarchical restraint relationship, such as Rayquaza in the third generation being able to restrain Kyogre and Groudon.
In the anime, when Kyogre and Groudon fight, Rayquaza appears to stop them, and in the game, its ability Air Lock directly overrides their weather systems.
However, among all generations of First-Level Gods, the most awkward and difficult to counter are the Black and White Heroes of the fifth generation, Zekrom and Reshiram; they are completely dominated by Kyurem.
It is unknown whether the gene wedge exists in this world.
If Kyurem has the assistance of the gene wedge item, it can disregard the will of the Black and White Dragons and directly fuse with one of them, becoming Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.
Therefore, Zekrom and Reshiram have no counterplay against Kyurem, so they need the assistance of the Ideal Person and the True Person even more to avoid being so passive when facing Kyurem, and to have a fighting chance.
Zhang Heng did not shy away and directly said: “So you need my power, and I do not desire your power, right? In other words, you have a request of me.”
Zekrom’s face was either too dark to show a blush, or it was simply thick-skinned, for a First-Level God to be rendered speechless by an ordinary human.
The Zekrom, which had been suspended high above, radiating an aura of infinite majesty, began to slowly descend.
Its massive and agile body gradually approached the ground, each movement seemingly carrying immense power.
With a loud “boom,” Zekrom landed steadily within the Divine Beast Field.
In an instant, the entire area was enveloped by powerful electrical energy; currents like silver snakes darted everywhere, stirring up circles of dazzling electric ripples.
At this moment, Zekrom’s gaze also underwent a subtle change.
Before, it had been staring at Zhang Heng with a slightly scrutinizing look, but now it had transformed into a state of equal eye contact.
However, unexpectedly, Zekrom nodded towards Zhang Heng, acknowledging Zhang Heng’s statement.
Zhu Zi looked at Zhang Heng in bewilderment, his pupils wide open, saying: “No, no, no, what’s going on?”
This situation completely shattered Zhu Zi's worldview, as if someone had found Aladdin's lamp, summoned the Pokémon from the lamp, and asked him: “What is your wish?”