Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

As long as he maintains a deterrent against the destructive power of the launcher, Giovanni will certainly not dare to act rashly.

As expected, Sakaki's expression changed several times before finally returning to calm, though his eyes no longer held the initial indifference.

"I think we can discuss the terms."

Xia Chen nodded slightly in agreement.

For him, Deoxys's transformation energy was limited, and using the technique every time meant that his lifespan would be reduced.

Negotiation, something that only requires talking, is perfect for him.

"Let Cynthia and Gadria go up first. I'll deactivate Deoxys's transformation. If you accept, we can continue our discussion."

Deoxys sent a ripple to Sakaki to transmit a message.

Without hesitation, Sakaki nodded in agreement, "Okay."

For him, everything else was trivial compared to successfully capturing Zacian or Zangranmat.

Moreover, Cynthia and Gadgetzan are not so easy to handle. Mega Garchomp and Mega Metagross together can hold off a legendary bird for at least half an hour.

Using this condition to get Xia Chen back to normal and lose his threat to the transmitter would be ideal.

Cynthia and Gadriya were not the type to hesitate. They understood that their presence would only affect Xia Chen's decisions, so without much hesitation, they simply chose to leave.

Before leaving, Cynthia looked at Xia Chen with an inquiring gaze.

Based on her understanding of Xia Chen, she always felt that Xia Chen was still holding back some unknown tricks.

Judging from the ripples transmitted back by Deoxys, Cynthia's guess was correct.

As the two female champions left the underground energy plant, Sakaki remained calm.

"Now, can we have a proper talk?"

Meanwhile, on the outer sea of ​​the Galar region, a magnificent azure dragon pierced the sky, hurtling toward the direction of the crimson clouds.

…………

Underground energy plant, gamma energy launch chamber.

Of the original four legendary Pokémon, only two remain.

Zapdos was badly beaten by Deoxys and was recalled to its Poké Ball by Rose to recuperate.

Xia Chen also returned to his original form from the state of Deoxys.

It wasn't that he was keeping his promise; if he could, he would have wanted to completely destroy the transmitter along with Giovanni and Liu Bo, but Deoxys's remaining energy didn't allow him to do that.

Articuno and Moltres may be among the weakest of the legendary Pokémon, but they are still legendary Pokémon.

Even in its weakened state, Deoxys would find it somewhat difficult to take on two opponents at once.

If the transmitter isn't destroyed, and you end up being captured by Giovanni to be used in Mewtwo experiments, then it would be a net loss.

It would be better to take advantage of this lull in the negotiations to restore some of the energy to Deoxys's energy core, so that it can at least protect itself later.

"You may not know this, but I've actually been following you for a long time."

Sakaki looked at Xia Chen with admiration in his eyes. He seemed to have forgotten about turning on the transmitter and started chatting with Xia Chen about everyday things.

"It was probably three years ago, when you invented the Beautiful Energy Cube."

"Oh? I should feel honored?"

Xia Chen, concealing the aftereffects of his mental breakdown following his transformation, naturally continued the conversation.

Ignoring Xia Chen's sarcastic remarks, Sakaki continued, "Later, the discovery of Sylveon, Zorroark, and Goodra made me even more convinced of my initial judgment."

"Until Mega Evolution and Crystallization appeared, I regretted it a little. Perhaps I should have invited you to join Team Rocket sooner."

Xia Chen raised an eyebrow, "Are you so confident that I'll join just because you invited me?"

It's true that Giovanni is a villain with a lot of charisma, but how could Xia Chen, who knows what kind of people Team Rocket are, join this group of rats who can only live in the gutter?

Seemingly noticing the disdain in Xia Chen's eyes, Sakaki's smile gradually turned sinister. "What I mean is, if you had refused earlier... I could have made you disappear from this world sooner!"

Tsk tsk, just as I thought, this is the real Giovanni...

That man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goal of world domination.

Xia Chen raised his head defiantly, "Unfortunately, you won't have that chance."

Sakaki shrugged noncommittally. "Maybe, but this time... I won, Rose. Are you done?"

Standing beside him, Lorz nodded with a complicated expression and accepted some kind of sophisticated instrument from Olivia.

"Energy harvesting complete."

Upon hearing this, Sakaki rarely showed a genuine smile.

"A mere cubic meter of space can contain enough energy to overturn the world. The power of science is truly amazing, isn't it?"

…………

Xia Chen was stunned. It turned out that he wasn't the only one waiting for a backup plan; they were too!

While they were engaged in what they called "negotiations," they transferred gamma energy into the container!

Their purpose is obvious: they want to bring energy out of the underground energy factory and strengthen the Void!

If such a thing were to happen, everything that I, Guleton, and the people outside had done would be for naught.

We must never let this happen!

Xia Chen gripped the energy core he had been saving in his hand.

As if sensing the unwavering resolve in his heart, the core emitted a shimmering light.

Because its energy had not fully recovered, it was not as dazzling as before, but it was as firm as Xia Chen's heart.

Xia Chen didn't know when Rayquaza, the reinforcements, would arrive, but at its speed, it should have entered the Galar's waters by the time it reached Hammerlocke.

Perhaps... we could try to stop it.

With a slight thought, Xia Chen sent all the Poké Balls hanging at his waist floating out into the air, followed by several flashes of white light.

Sylveon, Gardevoir, Milotic, Zoroark, Dragapult, Goodra, Cyclops, Blademaster...

All the elves appeared except for the Burning Bug and the absent Guleton.

"I'll hold off Articuno and Moltres, you guys find a chance to stop them... Don't hold back!"

As the last four words were uttered, the elves' eyes grew even colder; they understood Xia Chen's meaning—

It's a fight to the death!

With another thought, two keystones and six crystals flew out of the storage sphere he carried and, under the control of his superpower, were arranged in front of Xia Chen.

"Sylveon, Mega Evolution!"

"Gardevoir, Mega Evolve!"

"All other spirits, crystallize!"

This wasn't a battlefield, and without the constraints of rules, Xia Chen unleashed everything he could.

Sakaki didn't stop him; feeling confident of victory, he instead showed a look of great interest.

"To be honest, I've been eyeing your Pokémon for a long time, every single one of them."

"Even if we didn't capture Cangxiang and Zangranmat this time, capturing you will make the trip worthwhile."

He produced another Poké Ball from his hand without anyone noticing.

Bright yellow with a lightning bolt symbol on it.

The Poké Ball was thrown, and out of it appeared a Zapdos!

With wings like thunder and eyes like lightning, the Kanto Zapdos is a true Zeno!

The Three Holy Birds have officially assembled!

Chapter 406 The Dragon God Descends!

Although he faced the three sacred birds alone, Xia Chen did not adjust his form to a conservative defensive type, but rather a more balanced initial form.

Xia Chen didn't know if the best defense was offense.

But he understood that if he couldn't put enough pressure on the three legendary birds, his own Pokémon would be under pressure from these three legendary Pokémon.

With a slight thought, Deoxys's form transformed from one into three.

This is not a shadow clone, but a perfect replica with the same abilities.

A powerful ability unique to the cosmic virus spirit Deoxys.

Of course, according to the law of conservation of energy, the body needs to consume a corresponding amount of energy.

With the splitting of the two clones, Xia Chen's already meager energy reserves were further depleted, and the light from the energy core in his chest grew increasingly dim.

But instead of backing down, he became even more radical.

The three Deoxys, indistinguishable from the real ones, confronted the three legendary birds, unleashing a surge of energy that caused a dreamlike and beautiful aurora to suddenly erupt in the dark and enclosed space.

Although psychic energy may not seem powerful, it is actually no less effective than moves like fire and lightning that deliver a direct impact.

Beneath the dazzling aurora lies the most deadly danger.

Completely unexpectedly, Deoxys's three sacred birds, which dared to strike first, were directly and head-on impacted by the terrifying energy contained within the light.

The superpowers hidden beneath each ray of light are like sharp needles, unrelated to the physical body; they are the deepest and most fundamental torment to the spirit and even the soul.

There wasn't a sound like an energy explosion, but the three elves simultaneously showed expressions of pain on their faces.

"Chirp—"

Zapdos, the most temperamental of the birds, was the first to recover from its pain. In its rage, electric energy crackled and danced wildly across its body.

boom--

The rumbling thunder echoed and reverberated in the small space, and the entire building seemed to shake violently!

Several bolts of lightning, as violent as thunder dragons, suddenly erupted and rushed straight towards the three Deoxys.

In the instant the lightning flashed, Deoxys had already transformed into Speed ​​Mode and dodged it with ease, displaying complete control.