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Chapter 266 What does it mean that Xia Chi used a Poké Ball to capture Groudon?

[Holy crap!!!]

[One hit and Groudon is gone! I'm watching the live stream on my knees!]

[The prison water!! My Superman!!! Ponpon!!! My God!!!]

[Ponpon: Helping every Groudon dream of flying! (Physical Takeoff)]

Who says Groudon isn't invincible? Kneel before me! Times have changed!

[Gym-level Pokémon failed to budge Groudon by even a fraction, but a single Solar Blade from a Cursed Phantom sent it flying. How many Gym-level Pokémon are equivalent to one Cursed Phantom?]

How can you compare them when they're not even in the same league? This isn't a matter of quantitative change leading to qualitative change.

[The little trolls are finally getting their revenge! Where are those haters who called me a deserter from prison? Come out and kneel down right now!]

I apologize for my assumption that Xia Chi escaped. From this day forward, I am the most loyal water guard!

[Watergate!]

【Ponmen!】

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Ponpo's earth-shattering blow was of immense significance!

They not only defended the last line of defense for Liuli City.

It was like a ray of dawn tearing through the gloom of despair, boosting the morale of the entire human camp, or rather, the non-Groudon camp!
Even the ancient gods of the earth were not invincible!
Even gods bleed!
A towering, turbid wave, mixed with scalding lava and black rubble, crashed down, as if a heavy curtain had been lifted.

The energy barrier dissipated like ripples on water, revealing the unharmed Mega Latias beneath it, and the figure on its back that had performed the miracle.

Sitting on Latias's back, Xia Chi let out a long sigh of relief; the huge weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted.

Fortunately, we made it in time!

Actually, getting to where they are is secondary; what Xia Chi is most worried about is the difference in strength between Ponpo and Groudon, which is a whole order of magnitude.

Xia Chi understood this principle a long time ago.

Legend has it that there are differences even among elves.

Groudon is a legendary Pokémon with a lifespan of hundreds of millions of years, and may have existed since the beginning of creation!
Even though most of its energy nourished the Hoenn region, its strength is still among the top of all legendary Pokémon.

However, Xia Chi knew the moment the sunlight blade materialized and descended.

It's all settled!

No matter how strong Groudon is, it will still fall to my Sunblade!
The reasons are naturally multifaceted—

Three sword dances maximized Ponpo's physical attack power in its normal state!
Of course, there are also unusual states.

With the max-level [Grass] bond granting a 200% Attack boost, and "Murder Sword" adding 10% for each kill, after clearing out the Magma Team and the Aqua Team's weaker enemies, the total Attack boost now reaches 300%.

This is just the current limit of Ponpo's improvement, not the limit of Tongzi Ge!

However, it's enough to face Groudon right now!
Xia Chi deliberately didn't put Ponpo back into its Poké Ball, fearing that the physical attack buff she was maintaining would be reduced.

Only with the help of Mega Latias [Help] could such a stunning attack be unleashed!
However, Xia Chi knew that with the life force of these two ancient elves who could fight for days and nights at a time, they could not be defeated in a single blow.

But this level is far from enough to be able to rest easy!
Xia Chi did not immediately instruct Ponpo to continue smashing with the Sunlight Blade.

It's not that we're being lenient with Groudon.

Xia Chi knew, however, that Groudon wasn't the only threat to Sootopolis City, or rather, the entire Hoenn region.

On the other hand, Kyogre, who has awakened in an underwater cave and is currently causing trouble, poses an equally great threat!
Fighting them one by one with Ponpo is not only inefficient, but also time-consuming and laborious.

Most importantly, it's highly likely that Groudon hasn't even finished fighting here yet, while Kyogre over there is already raising the sea level!

In this case, there is only one optimal solution—

Checks and balances!

Let Groudon and Kyogre, these two arch-rivals, fight each other first. As long as they're not in the waters near Sootopolis City, let them fight however they want.

Of course, this is where Gu Tou has something to say.

I was originally planning to go and fight Kyogre, why did you have to stop me!
There's no way around it; if Groudon were to proceed normally, it would inevitably have to cross Sootopolis and flatten it.

Xia Chi would never allow such a thing to happen.

Naturally, the goal is to "attract hatred," leading Groudon down another path to Kyogre.

Now, the first step has been completed.

Next, we'll see if Groudon will be "distracted" by Pummel's Solar Blade attack.

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Groudon struggled to its feet from the boiling water, shaking its rather dim-witted head.

A casual movement caused towering waves to rise on the sea, leaving a scene of utter chaos.

Xia Chi rode Mega Latias, skillfully circling around Groudon, trying to attract the attention of this ancient behemoth.

However, Groudon simply shook its head again, its massive body swaying, its gaze resolutely passing over Sootopolis Island and heading straight for the sea area where Kyogre was located in the distance.

Then he strode off in that direction!
Xia Chi: "."

No, you're not a fish, you only have a seven-second memory, right?
Xia Chi was shocked by Groudon's disregard for him.

Please, there's an enemy here who just knocked you down!
Is this guy even human?
Oh wait, Groudon wasn't human to begin with.
However, in the Pokémon world, the stronger a Pokémon is, the higher its intelligence is, right?
What is Groudon doing?

Is the only option really to stop Groudon at Sootopolis and defeat it completely?

As Xia Chi pondered for a moment, he gazed into the distance in the direction where Kyogre was wreaking havoc.

The rain grew increasingly torrential, and the thick, dark clouds seemed poised to crush the entire sky.

He felt a chill run down his spine.

No, time is of the essence. We must get Groudon there as soon as possible to counter Kyogre!
How to do?
Xia Chi's mind raced, searching for possible solutions.

Is there any way to make Groudon "fly" over the Sootopolis Isle and go directly to Kyogre's location?
A sudden inspiration struck him; he remembered a crucial item that had been kept by his side for a long time but had never been used—

Master ball!
Or rather, the "original Ultimate Ball" that Loz mentioned!
This was a "gift" that Lorz gave Xia Chi when he was commentating on the World Multi-Attribute Expert Tournament, in an attempt to win him over.

He once boasted that even capturing legendary Pokémon would be a piece of cake!

At this moment, this Master Ball, whose authenticity is unknown, finally comes in handy!

Xia Chi naturally didn't expect this so-called Master Ball to be able to capture Groudon once and for all.

Five minutes! Just five minutes is enough!
Five minutes is enough time for Super Latias to carry him and deliver the ball containing Groudon to Kyogre's face!
Take the Master Ball from the system's item inventory.

Xia Chi felt a chill run down his spine as he watched Groudon emerge from the sea and sway as it prepared to set foot on Sootopolis Island.

"Ponpon, let's do it again in a bit, Sunblade!"

At the same time, he said to the Mega Metagross that had finally caught up from behind, "Metamorphose, you follow up with Ice Punch too, don't hold back!"

"Boni!"

"Meta!"

The two elves agreed in unison.

Mega Latias charges again!

Ponpon raised the thorny vine staff high once more, and the violent sunlight energy gathered wildly!

A massive blade, even more solid and with a more intense flame than before, tore through the air and, with the power to judge all things, slashed down once more at Groudon, who had just risen from the sea and was not yet on his feet!

at the same time.

The super Metagross's platinum-gold steel body transformed into a silver comet that tore through space, charging headlong into a colossal beast hundreds or thousands of times its size!

Four massive alloy fists covered in absolute zero frost, like falling ice meteorites, slammed into Groudon's left leg, which was supporting the behemoth's body, at the same instant that the Sunblade Slash struck Groudon's chest!

boom--

The terrifying shockwave from the explosion swept across the area in a ring!

Groudon's mountain-like body shook violently, and large patches of dazzling frost instantly condensed on its crimson carapace, which were then quickly melted by the surging lava inside, creating a white mist that blotted out the sky!

It let out a deafening roar, a mixture of pain and rage, and its massive body lost its balance once more, plunging a second time into the boiling, furious sea!

The chat exploded again!

[Holy crap! When did Xia Chi get a Metagross?! And a Mega Metagross at that!]

[A Shiny Metagross! It's Daigo's, right? He must have borrowed it.]

[The fact that they lent out their champion-level ace player so readily demonstrates an exceptional level of trust!]

What about the Great One?

[I guess he's gone looking for a way to summon Rayquaza?] [To be honest, Metagross looks really cool after Mega Evolution!]

[Mega Metagross: My team and I defeated Groudon!]

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Before the towering tsunami could fully erupt, the Super Latias had already plunged down carrying Xia Chi!

"Ponpon, give it a thorny vine stick!"

"Boni!"

Ponpon understood immediately and leaped off Latias's back!

The emerald green energy swirling around the thorny vine in his hand converged into a single point.

Like a battering ram, Ponpong, carrying the force of wind and thunder, precisely delivered a finishing blow to Groudon's massive forehead, which had just emerged from the sea!

"Hooooo——"

Groudon cried out in pain, letting out a short, muffled wail. Its massive head jerked violently, and the rage in its eyes dimmed slightly.

Clearly, he was somewhat bewildered by these successive blows.

Xia Chi hovered above Groudon on Latias, looking at the earth god who was temporarily in a "dizzy" state, and a kind smile appeared on his face.

"Relax, dizziness is normal."

Then, in full view of everyone, he revealed the Master Ball in his hand!

Without hesitation, he channeled all his strength into his arm and threw it out with a bang!

The Master Ball, containing cutting-edge technology ahead of its time, transformed into a purple meteor and struck Groudon's massive forehead with pinpoint accuracy!
hum-

A purple light, seemingly capable of swallowing up light, suddenly erupted!
It completely enveloped Groudon's enormous, suffocating body, like an invisible giant net gathering it in!
In the fraction of a second that everyone’s minds went completely blank, Groudon, which was as huge as a mountain, disappeared!
Only the purple Poké Ball remained, silently floating in the air, trembling slightly!

To the astonishment of the world, after a few shakes, the Poké Ball actually made a "click" sound.

Everyone, even the Cloud Trainers, knew what that voice meant—

The Pokémon has been caught!

“Woo-ee-”

Mega Latias reacted with lightning speed, flashing like a purple lightning bolt, and steadily caught the Poké Ball that carried the Earth God with its psychic power!

Without stopping, carrying Xia Chi and Peng Peng, the engine was at full power, and it transformed into a streak of light tearing through the rain curtain, speeding towards the deep-sea storm zone ravaged by Kyogre!
This incredible and mind-blowing scene was even more shocking than Ponpo's previous earth-shattering blows that sent Groudon flying!
The live chat exploded!
[Am I seeing things? Xia Chi caught too many Groudons?!]

What does it mean that Xia Chi used a Poké Ball to capture Groudon?

What kind of Poké Ball is that? I've never seen it before.

Holy crap! A Groudon, hundreds of meters tall and as big as a small mountain, was caught by a Poké Ball?!

[Pokémon physics... no longer exists! (crying voice)]

[What Poké Balls can catch legendary Pokémon? Send me the link!]

[It's easy to imagine that online shopping platforms will soon be flooded with Poké Balls that look exactly like the ones Xia Chi used to catch Groudon.]

【.】

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Flying at ultra-high speed.

The Master Ball, held tightly in Xia Chi's hand, was vibrating wildly at an unprecedented frequency!
A muffled, terrifying impact, like the eruption of molten lava from the Earth's core, resounded from within!

Undoubtedly, this is Groudon's angry and resentful struggle!
Xia Chi felt a chill run down her spine.

As expected, even the so-called Master Ball is still too much of a stretch to completely capture a legendary Pokémon like Groudon.

However, Xia Chi herself did not have such extravagant desires.

He only hoped that the Masterball could last a few more minutes, at least until it cracked in the sea far away from Liuli Island.

Just let Groudon reappear after crossing this densely populated archipelago.

But this experimental first-generation Masterball was completely unusable.

Xia Chi could sense that the aura within the sphere was becoming increasingly frenzied, and the energy was fluctuating violently.

At this rate, let alone five minutes, he might not even last a minute!
Helpless, Xia Chi instantly spread his wave power, attempting to communicate with the raging consciousness within the sphere.

"Calm down, Brother Gu! Don't get agitated!"

Xia Chi conveyed his thoughts: "Isn't this helping you 'fly'? Why don't you thank me and instead you're destroying the house?"

Perhaps it touched a nerve with Groudon, because the Master Ball vibrated even more violently, and the ball even started to get hot!
Xia Chi quickly changed his words, his tone becoming incredibly sincere.

"Brother Gu, I'm truly one of our own!"

Xia Chi started his deception: "I came here to help you fight that fathead fish. I was worried that you would be too tired from traveling, so I thought of helping you cross the ocean and get there faster."

"Don't believe me? Look, aren't we getting closer and closer to that side?"

Xia Chi raises the Master Ball.

As he spoke, he slightly raised the Master Ball, allowing Groudon inside to more clearly sense the approaching, vengeful aura of its nemesis.

The struggle inside the ball did indeed weaken slightly, and the frequency of its shaking decreased significantly.

Xia Chi pressed his advantage, continuing his deception: "I'm truly on your side! I can't fly either, and I never could, so I understand your pain!"

"I won't say much, I won't ramble on. Just wait and see if I slap that fathead fish or not!"

Xia Chi said confidently, "We'll see how things go!"

In a way, he wasn't just making empty promises to Groudon.

Due to its attribute disadvantage, the sturdy fish is inherently no match for the fathead fish.

Not to mention that Ponpon also gave it several litters.

To maintain balance, Xia Chi also has to help Groudon beat up Kyogre first.

The Masterball finally quieted down, with only occasional faint humming sounds indicating a warning.

Xia Chi breathed a long sigh of relief. Luckily, Groudon was rather "clever" and easy to fool.
If it were any other legendary Pokémon, it would have kicked the Master Ball away long ago.

Super Latias is extremely fast.

Before long, she carried Xia Chi and Groudon, which was now as quiet as a snail in his hand, to the sea area where the rain clouds were the densest!

Here, the sky was completely swallowed up by inky black thunderclouds, and thick lightning bolts danced like wildly dancing silver snakes!

The rain poured down like a celestial river overflowing its banks!

At the very heart of the storm and raging waves, a colossal shadow covered in ancient, deep blue divine runes was stirring up the entire ocean, emitting a long, mournful cry that heralded the end of the world!

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The Masterball trembled wildly in Xia Chi's palm, its surface even faintly glowing with a dark red light like lava.

Undoubtedly, Groudon is eager to break free of the ball and catch up with its old friends.

Xia Chi naturally wouldn't stop him anymore; he decisively flicked the Master Ball's button!

hum-

A blinding purple light exploded outwards accompanied by a deafening roar!
Groudon, the earth god burning with endless rage, appeared instantly above the raging sea!

Crimson lava flowed wildly across its surface, and scalding steam spewed from the cracks in its shell, instantly evaporating the torrential rain around it into a vast white sea of ​​fog!
The thick rain clouds that filled the sky were instantly dispersed—

[Sunlight] Special Ability Activated!
At the same time, Xia Chi carefully put away this precious Master Ball.

Although it has completed its most important mission, and having been bound to Groudon, it can no longer be used to capture other Pokémon.

But what if it comes in handy later?
"Roar--!!!"

A roar filled with grudges spanning millions of years instantly drowned out Kyogre's whale cry!

Kyogre's massive body, which resembled a floating island, paused for a moment, and its clear yellow eyes turned to Groudon, instantly surging with ancient and cold killing intent!
It stopped churning the ocean, its massive body slowly turned to face Groudon, and the torrential rain and storms surrounding it suddenly intensified, with countless thick waterspouts appearing out of thin air and rushing forward!
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet!
Without any words or signals, these two arch-enemies, who have been entangled for billions of years since the beginning of creation, began a new round of confrontation after a brief standoff!

boom--! !

The moment the two divine beasts unleashed their attacks and collided, the deafening roar was like the collapse of the heavens and the splitting of the earth!

The blood-red cliffside sword clashed violently with the deep blue, abyss-like energy fluctuations of the source!

The terrifying shockwave exploded in a ring, instantly emptying tens of thousands of tons of seawater and exposing even the seabed reefs!
However, the result of energy hedging is—

Groudon's mountain-like body shook violently, staggering backward step by step.

The heavy footsteps plowed deep trenches into the seabed, stirring up turbid, towering waves. Luckily, I didn't fall down in a sorry state again.

(End of this chapter)