The group finally stepped into the Wilderness Area.
The two large fins on Swampert's head began to twitch in a peculiar and rhythmic manner, as if they had become two sensitive antennae, receiving and analyzing signals from its distant kin.
Perhaps for most people, this ability seems quite mysterious and unfamiliar, but those who have watched 'Pokémon Advanced Generation' will certainly not be strangers to it.
Do you remember the Mudkip that Brock owned?
The fins on its head also possessed similar antenna functions, helping it establish connections with other Pokémon and Trainers.
At this moment, Swampert was utilizing this unique talent, diligently searching for the whereabouts of its clan members.
It focused on sensing the subtle changes in the surrounding environment, and suddenly, as if it had detected some danger, Swampert let out a low, alert Growl.
It opened its mouth, and a powerful Water-type energy began to gather and surge within it, then forcefully shot out towards the back of a large tree—this was its Water-type skill: Water Gun!
With a 'whoosh,' a blue water arrow shot out like lightning, heading straight for the target behind the tree.
However, just then, a figure flew up from behind the tree, swiftly dodging the attack with extreme speed.
When it landed and stood firm, everyone could see that it was a unique Pokémon.
This Pokémon was pure white like snow, with a delicate and petite figure, but it possessed a pair of huge wings, two meters long, making it exceptionally striking; its pure and flawless appearance contrasted sharply with its narrow, sinister, villainous eyelids, giving a contradictory and mysterious feeling.
"It's Bombirdier again!"
Seeing this, Zhang Heng couldn't help but be slightly stunned, thinking to himself, "I didn't expect this guy to survive Bastiodon's Rock-type skill attack, and recover from its injuries so quickly... It seems I can't underestimate it."
After letting out a sharp, piercing shriek, Bombirdier quickly flapped its wings and flew into the dense forest.
The sound of trickling water occasionally came from the forest, completely masking Bombirdier's movements.
At this moment, Dr. Chen walked over, smiling as he said, "Hmm, it looks like Swampert has recovered quite well and is ready for battle again."
Upon hearing Dr. Chen's words, Swampert turned its head and looked at Zhang Heng with gratitude in its eyes, as if telling him that without Zhang Heng's Helping Hand, it wouldn't have had the chance to participate in the battle.
Dr. Chen watched Swampert silently standing in front of Zhang Heng, a subtle hint of relief in his eyes, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "It seems this Swampert has deep gratitude for you."
Zhang Heng replied humbly, "It was just a trivial matter.
After all, a doctor cannot stand by and watch someone die.
Let's continue with the current task and find a suitable habitat for Swampert."
Chen Xue and the other researchers took out geological survey instruments and began to test geological and soil factors.
As they walked, they observed the surrounding environment, carefully searching for the ideal location.
They knew this task was not easy, and the deeper they went into the jungle, the louder the sound of the water became…
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The scene shifts, Luo Hong, who had not yet entered the Wilderness Area, received a call at this time.
The other party: "Old Luo, has Xiao Heng entered the Wilderness Area?"
Luo Hong: "He's already in, with that old fossil Dr. Chen.
Safety shouldn't be an issue.
What's wrong, worried?"
The other party chuckled lightly: "Not really, after all, your Bastiodon is by his side, but I heard that the poaching gang—the Water Blade Gang—has recently infiltrated the Wilderness Area too.
I wonder if there will be a conflict."
Luo Hong: "It doesn't matter, if your son gets into danger, I will step in."
The other party: "Then I thank you in advance."
After hanging up the phone, Luo Hong was toying with the Poké Ball in his hand, tossing it up and catching it from time to time.
Then he muttered, "Xiao Heng seems to have a unique Pokémon, my partner told me it has a hint of pseudo-godly pressure.
Xiao Heng is hiding a trump card that neither you nor I know about."
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As Zhang Heng and Dr. Chen gradually delved deeper, what appeared before them was an enormous circular lake, with a diameter of over a thousand meters.
This lake was like a deep blue mirror embedded in the earth, shimmering with ripples.
Walking along the lakeside, they found that the surrounding wild Pokémon also became more and more numerous.
A group of Ludicolo were happily dancing by the shore, their agile movements and cheerful songs seemed to welcome the arrival of these explorers.
Not far away, several Psyduck stood opposite a Slowpoke, their questioning expressions on their foreheads making people laugh; they seemed to be pondering the mysteries of this world.
Looking at the lake surface, countless Magikarp frolicked and swam in the water, occasionally leaping out of the water, splashing crystal clear water.
And the Luvdisc elegantly weaved through them, their bodies shimmering with colorful light, adding a touch of mystery and romance to the entire lake.
In this peaceful scene, there was something different: a small island in the middle of the lake, but on this island, there was an unsettling energy fluctuation, which should be Dark Pulse.
Chen Xue tightly clenched a handful of moist soil and quickly put it into the detector in her hand.
She gazed at the constantly flickering data on the screen, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and softly said, "Look at these values, they're getting closer and closer.
As long as we continue along the lake, we'll definitely find a suitable place."
Chen Chunjiang then suggested, "We've been walking for nearly four hours, everyone should rest here."
Ou Yishu, being from a prominent family and also a girl, naturally rarely experienced such long hikes in her daily life.
Although the surrounding lake and mountains were breathtakingly beautiful, physical fatigue was unavoidable.
She slowly leaned against a large rock, gently catching her breath.
Just then, Zhang Heng noticed Ou Yishu's fatigue.
He quickly walked to her side, gently unscrewed the cap of a mineral water bottle, then handed the water to her, saying with concern, "Drink some water, you'll feel better."
Ou Yishu looked up, her gaze meeting that of the sunny and handsome young man before her.
His smile was as warm as the spring sun, stirring a strange emotion in her heart.
A sound came!
Whoosh ~
A beam of light attacked the group's resting place from a distance!
Although Chen Chunjiang was a doctor in the field of Pokémon research, he was also an experienced Trainer in his youth.
Unfortunately, all of his Pokémon perished in an accident, and he was forced to give up his identity as a Trainer.
However, he still maintained an extremely high level of combat readiness.
Just as everyone was still recovering, a dazzling white light suddenly streaked across the sky!
Immediately after, a Beheeyem mysteriously appeared above everyone's heads, and in an instant, it was teleported twenty meters away from where they had just rested.
Facing such a sudden teleportation, everyone present felt a dizzying sensation.
At the same time, the Heavy Ball hanging from Zhang Heng's waist suddenly glowed—it was Bastiodon!
It quickly stepped forward, like an indestructible fortress, standing in front of everyone and using its Protect skill.
At this moment, that fierce and unparalleled attack crashed down onto the ground.
There was an earth-shattering roar, "Boom!"
In an instant, dust flew up, obscuring the sky.
Thanks to Bastiodon's selfless defense against the skill's shockwave, the place where everyone had been resting had been transformed into a bottomless, giant crater by the skill's beam of bombardment.
Accompanied by a sinister and cunning laugh, "Hahahaha, Dr. Chen is indeed skilled.
Even though the team is exhausted, he was still able to easily avoid my attack."
In the hazy smoke, a figure and a Pokémon gradually emerged.
That Pokémon was enormous in size, wielding a pair of giant pincers, majestic and imposing.
A striking five-pointed star glowed on its head, and its chest was adorned with blue markings.
Unlike others of its kind, its body was unusually large, exceeding the size of ordinary members of its species by more than 2.5 times!
A Totem Pokémon! Crawdaunt!