Poomimpon stood firm on the ground, his index finger pointing at Chen Kai and Xiao Mei:
“Young man, as a sign of respect for you and Mega Evolution, I will now have Alakazam stop its Confusion Levitation on me and focus all its power on you instead!
Let me witness Mega Evolution properly!
Alakazam, no more fancy tricks, full power Psychic!”
A thick, almost tangible pink aura began to envelop Alakazam’s body, with mysterious symbols flickering within it, like ancient magic spells.
It slowly raised its hands, and above its head, a massive purple energy vortex rapidly formed, larger and deeper than any before.
As Alakazam continued to raise its hands, the energy within the vortex began to condense furiously.
A giant pink energy orb, radiating a terrifying aura, gradually formed in the center of the vortex.
Chen Kai naturally wouldn't just watch the opponent charge up:
“Xiao Mei, this time we need to use a full-power Thunderbolt!
Big Boss, you also use Random Light to help Xiao Mei resist!”
Big Boss nodded:
“Mi, Mi!” (Alright, siblings, let’s go!)
The other four siblings also felt the threat and shouted in unison:
“Mi!” (Okay, boss!)
All five heads of Hydrapple began to charge up simultaneously, and all the beads on Xiao Mei’s body emitted electric light.
Alakazam was still the first to unleash its move; it extended its hand, and the energy orb shot out.
The Thunderbolt emitted by Xiao Mei met the wave of Psychic, but was pushed back step by step by the wave.
Fortunately, the Hydrapples’ Random Light followed closely, and only with Xiao Mei and the Hydrapples combined were they barely able to withstand Alakazam’s attack.
The three attacks clashed, forming a huge energy impact in the middle, digging a circular pit in the ground, and as time went on, the pit grew larger and larger.
Chen Kai couldn't help but quip, “Why does this feel like watching a Dragon Ball energy clash…
But now I’m on the right, so the advantage is mine!”
Chen Kai noticed that the opponent’s trainer’s attention was mostly on Xiao Mei.
So he nodded.
Treecko, hiding among the ruins of the Director’s Office, received the signal and shot out a ‘Leafage’ quickly towards Poomimpon.
Treecko was secretly released by Chen Kai during the previous explosion, taking advantage of the smoke, and had been hiding ever since, waiting for an opportunity.
After all, the opponent was a bandit, not a competitor, so Chen Kai wouldn't engage him in a fair fight.
However, this Leafage from Treecko was at a tricky angle, flying straight towards Poomimpon’s neck.
Not only Alakazam was startled, but Chen Kai was also surprised.
Alakazam’s Light Screen can reflect special attacks, but Treecko’s Leafage is physical damage.
Moreover, Treecko was already at level ten-something; if it hit, the opponent might end up like King Louis XVI of France—leaving people clueless.
This was a slight deviation from Chen Kai’s original plan; he had only intended for Treecko to interfere, not to go for the kill!
Fortunately, Alakazam reacted very quickly; it immediately extended its right hand and used Confusion to swat away the ‘Leafage’.
“Good opportunity, Second Boss!”
Fortunately, the result was similar; Alakazam was distracted, and Chen Kai immediately activated his ‘Backup Hidden Energy’.
Second Boss heard Chen Kai call him and immediately brought Sixth Leader’s head out from their tail; they had already been charging Random Light, and as soon as they poked their heads out, two purple lasers shot forth.
With these two lasers joining in, the power of the Hydrapples’ Random Light successfully doubled, instantly scattering Alakazam’s Psychic.
Although Thunderbolt and Random Light were weakened by Light Screen, they still formed a powerful mixed energy flow, rushing fiercely towards Alakazam.
The ethereal purple of Dragon-type energy and the golden yellow of Electric-type energy directly hit Alakazam, erupting in a deafening roar.
The intense light was like a solar explosion, blinding people.
The shockwave generated by the energy explosion spread rapidly in all directions, kicking up a thick layer of dust from the surrounding ground.
Alakazam was heavily damaged by this combined attack and sent flying.
Chen Kai pressed his advantage: “Xiao Mei! Electric Net!
Big Boss, Syrup Bomb!”
Alakazam had just recovered from the explosion when it was enveloped by an Electric Net making crackling sounds.
Then it was knocked to the ground by a red blob of Syrup Bomb.
It was dizzy, the Electric Net constantly zapping it, and the syrup stuck to its body, making it difficult even to stand up.
“Good!” Chen Kai exclaimed, pumping his fist.
“It is quite good,” Poomimpon said, still looking unperturbed.
As he spoke, he also threw out five Poké Balls.
They were Grumpig, Claydol, Bronzong, Hypno, and Mr. Mime.
Pink light began to glow around these five Pokémon; now they only needed their trainer’s command, and they could attack Chen Kai at any moment.
Poomimpon said mockingly, “You can fight well, can you? What’s the use of being able to fight? Besides that Treecko, do you have any other Pokémon?
How will you deal with this situation now?”
Chen Kai stretched his neck and shrugged.
“How do you know I don’t have other Pokémon nearby?”
Poomimpon laughed as if he had heard something amusing: “You’re trying to trick me, aren’t you? Do you think I don’t know? Your Dragon Country stipulates that you can only start training Pokémon at 16 years old.
How old are you? 17? Or 18? Having this many Pokémon is already the absolute most.
Even if you do have more, so what? Your Treecko is only at this level; how high could the levels of your other Pokémon be?”
“Ahem, Xiao Kai, you knew I was here?” At this moment, a figure emerged from behind the Research Institute building, coughing a few times, interrupting Poomimpon’s words.
The person who arrived was none other than Gym Leader Li Ziyi, the Gym Leader of Da City Dojo.
It took him about ten minutes from the security alarm to arriving at the Research Institute.
He heard Zhao Mingzhu’s request to escape, and on the way, he didn’t bother with the extra bandits, heading straight to the Director’s Office, wanting to save Chen Kai.
As soon as he arrived, he saw that Chen Kai seemed to be out of danger and could basically defeat this Gym-level (level 60+) Alakazam. He was about to ambush when he heard Chen Kai cue him.
So he stopped hiding and walked out directly.
Poomimpon was momentarily speechless.
Chen Kai actually had no idea that Gym Leader Li had arrived; he had originally intended to say that he also had Iron Bundle, but never mind, the result was pretty much the same anyway.
Poomimpon, feeling humiliated, became somewhat exasperated: “So what if one person comes? Do you think just any random person can defeat me?
I am the Psychic Master of the Southern Kingdom!”
Li Ziyi, who was called ‘any random person,’ also became a bit annoyed:
“Go, Exploud!”
A purple Pokémon with a very wide-open mouth emerged from the Poké Ball.
Poomimpon could clearly feel that this Exploud had some Gym-level (level 60+) strength.
The smile completely vanished from Poomimpon’s face, and he said viciously, “So what if it’s Gym-level!
I can still kill you, kid.”
“Who’s going to kill whom?”
Lin appeared from another corner, leading a group of Dark-type Pokémon.
