As Zekrom departed, its figure gradually disappeared into the vortex high in the sky, as if it had never appeared.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the surroundings were a ruin. Until Zekrom disappeared, no one had seen Zekrom appear.
And the thick dark clouds that had originally enveloped the sky, like a curtain that had lost its support, slowly dispersed in all directions. The continuous supernatural phenomenon of the thunderstorm also vanished, leaving no trace.
Golden sunlight filtered through the gradually thinning clouds, casting threads of light onto the earth, re-coating this long-suffering land with a warm glow.
However, the sight before them was shocking. The once majestic prison had completely sunken, leaving only a huge, bottomless pit, as if the earth had opened its mouth and swallowed everything of the past.
All around were ruins, broken bricks, and twisted steel bars scattered everywhere, silently narrating the thrilling disaster that had just occurred.
The wails of the injured rose and fell, echoing in the air, piercing everyone's eardrums. They either lay on the cold ground or leaned against the damaged walls, their faces filled with pain and helplessness. Blood stained their clothes and also stained this land that was once full of hope.
Zhang Heng looked at the tragic scene before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions, both relief after repelling Hoopa Unbound and sorrow for the devastation.
Zhu Zi had worked in this prison for a long time. Upon reaching the ground, he didn't immediately recognize it as Goose City Prison.
Zhu Zi murmured, "The prison... is destroyed?!"
Zhang Heng replied, "The battle between two powerful Divine Beasts, although isolated by a Divine Beast Field, still caused extremely tragic chain reactions."
"Zhang Heng, there are still Pokémon helping with the rescue over there. Let's go help too."
The person leading the rescue not far ahead was the prison warden, Warden Ye, who looked at the ruins before him with a bitter expression. He hadn't expected his workplace to be gone after his last shift.
With a wave of his hand, four Rhydon stepped forward with heavy, powerful strides. They skillfully cleared away huge rocks and broken beams, carefully avoiding secondary collapses. Each movement was precise and steady, opening up pathways for the rescue.
"Warden, I'm here to help you."
"Zhu Zi? It's good that you're safe. Help me survey and see if there are any survivors."
"Okay, Gimmighoul, explore the ruins ahead."
A black and red treasure chest floated out of Zhu Zi's shadow. Its ethereal body passed directly through the ruins, exploring the surrounding biological auras and providing positioning support for Rhydon's rescue.
Old Zhao also quickly directed Dragonite to join the rescue operation. Flying-type energy converged into transparent, broad wings. Dragonite gently flapped them, fanning away accumulated dust and small debris. Its nimble claws carefully moved heavy obstacles.
Zhang Heng also rushed back to the location of the prison's Affiliated Hospital, anxiously calling out for Doctor Lin and Dr. Qiu.
"Doctor Lin! Uncle Qiu! Where are you?!"
Bang, bang, bang~ A few knocking sounds came from beneath the wall ahead. Zhang Heng rushed forward without hesitation. Ignoring his own fatigue, he strenuously moved rocks, helping those buried under the ruins to escape.
Sweat drenched his clothes, mixing with dust to leave streaks on his face, but his eyes remained focused and determined. He continuously called out, searching for possible survivors.
Just as everyone was racing against time to rescue, a bird's cry came from the sky. A group of bird Pokémon, their bodies covered in iron-hard armor, were flying at full speed.
This was the Alliance's Skarmory rescue team, led by Xing Ken, who had come to South China to investigate the hijacking of the Sakura Country cargo ship.
Slowly descending, a well-trained rescue team jumped down from above. They carried professional equipment and ample medical supplies and quickly plunged into the rescue work.
As soon as these well-trained rescue teams landed, they pulled out the Poké Balls from their waists.
Bang, bang, bang~ Several dense white lights flashed.
On this collapsed ruin, several ancient bronze mirrors appeared, colored bronze. They were inlaid with six bronze beads around the edge, with a concentric circle pattern in the center and a pair of yellow eyes on either side of the center.
"Bronzor, use Confusion to move those broken rubble and tiles."
Taking advantage of the ongoing rescue, Xing Ken also reported the current situation to Old Zhao, saying, "Old Zhao, we rushed here as soon as we received the instructions from your communicator. According to the Skarmory team's survey, the area below has completely collapsed, and the entire prison can no longer be used to confine criminals."
Old Zhao nodded and said, "While rescuing, pay attention and see if you can find Zhang Heng. If nothing unexpected, this incident should be inextricably linked to him. If you find him, bring him to me."
Ever since Zorua impersonated Zhang Heng, Old Zhao had been searching for Zhang Heng in the prison. He speculated that Zhang Heng was likely the so-called Ideal Person.
Xing Ken was also puzzled, thinking, "Zhang Heng? Is he also in this prison? Could this riot be related to him?"
However, Xing Ken quickly responded without delay, saying, "Understood, Old Zhao."
Buzz, buzz, buzz~ With the sound of helicopter blades circling slowly approaching from afar, the medical rescue team, a collaboration between the Alliance official and the Zhang family, arrived.
After the transport plane landed, doctors and nurses poured out, beginning to diagnose the condition of all the injured in the vicinity. The doctors immediately provided emergency treatment to the injured, while nurses assisted, systematically bandaging wounds and splinting fractures.
The rescue team members worked in tacit cooperation with Rhydon, Dragonite, and other Pokémon, accelerating the speed of clearing the ruins. They used life detectors to carefully search every corner, not missing any sign of life.
The rescue work proceeded efficiently, and the prisoners and prison guards from the ruins were gradually rescued safely and sent to temporary medical points for further treatment and care. Although the shadow of disaster still lingered over the ruins of Goose City Prison, the dawn of hope was growing brighter.
...
At the border between South China and Guangdong Province, a figure rode a massive Charizard, speeding like the wind towards the prison where Zhang Heng was located.
This person was Zhang Lei Yuan, who had gained a lot after plundering the cargo ship on the high seas. The Premier Ball he held tightly in his hand continuously emitted a milky white light, like a beacon, guiding him on his way forward.
However, suddenly, the flickering light abruptly ceased, and the Premier Ball instantly returned to silence, as if an invisible hand had extinguished its flame.
"What on earth is going on?" Zhang Lei Yuan couldn't help but blurt out, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with Confusion and doubt.
"Just now, the Pokémon in the Ball clearly told me that it sensed a surging electric-type energy, and that power attracted it like a magnet. But now, why has it suddenly lost its sense of this power? This direction should be towards the prison? Could it be that Xiao Heng and the others are in danger?"
Charizard sensed its master's emotional fluctuations and let out a powerful roar. Its broad wings flapped even harder against the air, its flying speed undiminished, steadily moving towards the predetermined target.
Below, the surface of the South Sea glittered with shimmering waves under the sunlight. Several ships passed through, leaving trails of white wake, like a peaceful and serene painting of the sea.
But Zhang Lei Yuan at this moment had no mind to appreciate the scenery along the way. He was filled with anxiety, pondering the reason behind this abnormal change in the Premier Ball, and even more worried about the safety of Zhang Heng and his group.
Every time he thought of this, his unease grew stronger. He was burning with impatience, only wishing to reach the prison as quickly as possible...