Thump-thump~ Thump-thump~
Just then, a humanoid Pokémon appeared from a distance, slowly walking closer.
Its footsteps seemed to carry a strange rhythm; each step landed as if heavily treading on the heartbeats of all living beings present.
In an instant, a powerful aura, suddenly surging, spread out like Mount Tai, mercilessly pressing down on everyone present, including those normally formidable Elite Four Pokémon.
Zhang Heng widened his eyes, trying to get a clear look at this mysterious Pokémon.
As it got closer, he finally saw the Pokémon clearly: it possessed an extremely burly physique, standing approximately 1.9 meters tall.
Its fur stood on end, appearing exceptionally stiff, and every movement revealed an unparalleled sense of toughness.
Its body color and patterns were predominantly a deep gray, while its torso was covered in interwoven black and white stripes, crisscrossing and well-arranged, like the magnificent armor worn by a martial arts master, giving off an imposing and domineering aura.
Not only that, but its limbs and mouth were covered in a layer of yellow fur, as if this valiant warrior was wearing soft gloves and a mask.
This burly figure slowly and unhurriedly emerged from the independent space.
With its appearance, the two surrounding elemental energies transformed into visible black and brown energies, intertwining and coiling together, continuously emanating from its entire body.
These two attributes represented the power of Evil-type and Fighting-type, respectively; they merged and complemented each other, forming a terrifying and heart-pounding pressure.
The Pokémon's gaze was like two cold flashes of lightning, sharply sweeping over Zhang Heng, Sui, and the Pokémon behind them.
That scrutinizing look seemed capable of seeing through all secrets, making one shiver with cold.
The newcomer was none other than the Galar region's secondary deity—Single Strike Style!
Sui gazed at the imposing Urshifu before him without fear, a sinister smile slowly spreading across his lips as he spoke, "Haha, we finally meet again! Urshifu, you were lucky to escape last time, but this time, I'm afraid you won't be so fortunate."
Standing beside him, Drednaw, seeing its master fearless in the face of a Divine Beast, immediately lost its timidity.
It puffed out its chest and, mimicking its master's arrogance, let out a thunderous roar towards Urshifu, acting like a dog with its master's power.
This roar was not only a provocation to the majesty of Urshifu, the Divine Beast, but perhaps also an outlet for the pent-up fury from its own skill being forcibly interrupted earlier.
In an instant, the previously still Single Strike Style Urshifu vanished without a trace, as if a ghost.
The next moment, with a whoosh, it appeared like lightning in front of Drednaw.
Poor Drednaw hadn't even seen who the newcomer was before it was firmly Lock-On by a brutal aura, unable to move a single inch.
Just then, a trace of unconcealable terror suddenly appeared on Drednaw's ferocious face.
In a flash, a black shadow, carrying an incomparably sharp gust of wind, whistled past.
Upon closer inspection, it was Urshifu, whose iron-hard hand had transformed into a sharp blade, striking down fiercely at Drednaw.
With a crisp crack, Drednaw didn't even have time to let out a scream before it completely lost its ability to battle, collapsing limply to the ground.
The indestructible shell above Drednaw's neck had shattered, revealing a large, shocking crack.
Urshifu used its native Fighting-type move, Brick Break, and with just one strike, it instantly defeated an Elite Four Pokémon, rendering it unable to battle.
Witnessing this scene, Zhang Heng, who had been observing coldly, couldn't help but inwardly lament, "Alas, it truly confirms the old saying—villains often die from talking too much!"
Zhang Heng recalled the legends of Urshifu in this world, which stated that Single Strike Style Urshifu enjoys ruthless battles.
When its emotions run high, it will, without a word, push its opponent to the brink, utterly defeating them.
People call him the "Incarnation of Rage" and the "Divine Messenger who expels evil from the world with rage."
Zhang Heng slightly narrowed his eyes, his gaze Lock-On to the Single Strike Style Urshifu before him.
He wanted to check the attribute panel of this unfathomably powerful Pokémon.
Pokémon Name: Urshifu - Single Strike Style (Poisoned)
.........
However, as he waited for the system's feedback... "What?!" Zhang Heng exclaimed inwardly, his face filled with an expression of disbelief.
Because this was the first time he had encountered such a situation since he stepped into this world—he could only see the Pokémon's name and its current status, while other crucial information such as skills and abilities were completely unobtainable.
Just then, Single Strike Style Urshifu seemed to sense something amiss.
It sharply turned its head, its keen, hawk-like eyes staring directly at Zhang Heng, as if trying to see through him.
Immediately after, a Divine Beast power spread out from Urshifu, quickly enveloping the area where Zhang Heng was located.
Clearly, it was using its keen perception to try and determine the source of the peculiar power that was secretly observing it.
At the same time, Walking Wake, who was inside the Poké Ball, also sensed it.
It keenly detected another Divine Beast-level power fluctuation from outside and immediately reacted.
Inside the Poké Ball, light flickered, and Walking Wake began to release its own Divine Beast power, resonating with the power emanating from Urshifu.
Urshifu slowly opened his eyes, having understood everything.
This was not the first time they had sensed each other's aura.
Earlier, when Helping Hand Swampert give birth smoothly, Walking Wake had appeared and created a Divine Beast Field, and at that time, both parties had perceived each other's Divine Beast aura.
In that instant, Zhang Heng felt a low, majestic voice suddenly sound in his mind, as if a call from ancient times.
This voice was Urshifu, speaking through telepathy: "Water-type Divine Beasts and humans recognized by Water-type Divine Beasts can qualify for the Water Trial; you may enter the Water Tower!"