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

Given the current rapid increase in concentration, it's practically a certainty that Hoopa, sealed within the Liberation Jar, will awaken.

However, the atmosphere in the meeting room was not heavy. Apart from Xia Chen, no one knew how terrifying the liberation of Huba was.

Most of the trainers who appeared here were elite trainers from Carlos. They had just dealt with Yveltal, and although they didn't have much direct contact with him, their confidence remained high.

A legendary spirit that I've hardly ever heard of before?

What's there to be nervous about?

However, a few astute individuals considered another possibility: if the riot was caused by just an ordinary legendary spirit, would it be necessary to summon Xia Chen and hold such a high-level strategic meeting?

Amidst the atmosphere of differing thoughts, Abza, the gym leader from the Desert City Gym, began to introduce the local legend about the liberation of Hoopa.

The content was almost identical to what Karuni had relayed to Xia Chen, and it did not arouse anyone's suspicion.

No matter how terrifying the legends are, they are still just legends. Yveltal is said to be able to destroy everything in the world, but now it is obediently staying in Xia Chen's Poké Ball.

This shows that some legendary elves, who appear high and mighty on the surface, are actually quite different in private!

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The war meeting, which was not very lively, quickly came to an end, and Xia Chen did not elaborate on the truly terrifying aspects of liberating Hopa.

First, it is still something that has not happened yet, and announcing it in advance does not have any practical benefit other than creating an atmosphere of panic.

Xia Chen and the high-ranking members of the Carlos Alliance set up camp in Desert City. Of course, they couldn't just sit idly by and wait for the Hoopa riot. A series of preparations were also underway.

Evacuate as many residents and wild Pokémon as possible from the desert city and surrounding areas, and survey the surrounding terrain to determine where to fight in order to minimize losses.

And so on.

Fortunately, Desert City is located at the northernmost tip of the Carlos region, adjacent to the North Carlos Sea. Xia Chen decided to guide Hoopa to the open sea for the battle if possible.

Time ticked by, and what was unsettling was that the concentration of dark matter in the desert city had already exceeded 100%, yet there was still no movement.

Based on previous experience, this situation only implies one possibility—

This legendary spirit is incredibly powerful!

Before the Yveltal riots, the concentration peaked at 150 percent in Qinan City, and before the Primitive Geoka riots, the concentration peaked at 180 percent in the Dongfengyuan Sea.

At this moment, the concentration of dark matter around Desert City is approaching 200%!

This means that a legendary Pokémon even more terrifying than Yveltal or even Primal Kyogre will appear in Desert City!

The trainers from Carlos, who had previously dismissed the matter, were now all drenched in sweat.

I thought Yveltal was invincible, but who is this Hoopa?

Xia Chen wasn't surprised by this. Although Hoopaqiang was able to summon many powerful legendary spirits from the magic ring, he himself also possessed extraordinary strength.

In terms of the most intuitive base stats in the game, the normal form of Hoopa has 600, while the ultimate form of Hoopa has a whopping 680.

It's definitely on par with top-tier cover gods.

Logically, it should be inferior to Kyogre's Primal Reversion form, but if Dark Matter has heavily invested in it, it's hard to say.

Finally, when the concentration of dark matter climbed to 300%, the anomaly occurred!

It was afternoon, and the previously clear sky over the desert city suddenly darkened.

Not just in Desert City, but looking far into the distance, all the way to the endless stretch of Highway 17 connecting to Miare City, the sky was filled with an eerie deep purple.

The overactive energy particles condensed into chains resembling lightning bolts that surged through the thick clouds, causing countless wild elves who had failed to escape in time to hide in the yellow sand surrounding the desert city, shivering in fear.

Their innate, instinctive instincts told them that a massive catastrophe was about to occur!

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"Haven't Xijiana and the others arrived yet?"

Looking at the sky, which was suddenly changing, Xia Chen turned to ask Karuni.

To be precise, the question was whether Rayquaza had arrived.

Unlike the animated movie where the two Hoopas, one big and one small, summoned legendary spirits by performing rituals together, there was no punishment for Hoopas here, at least Xia Chen and his friends didn't notice.

Therefore, in order to fight against Hoopa and the powerful legendary spirits it summons, Xia Chen has no choice but to call upon his own forces.

Mega Rayquaza, being one of the most powerful combatants he knew, was naturally indispensable.

Karuni replied, "Sigana and the others said they set off an hour ago. At Rayquaza's speed, they should arrive soon."

Xia Chen nodded and turned his gaze to the sky to the west of the desert city.

Even with the naked eye, it's clear that this is where the energy surges most violently.

At this moment, strands of deep purple energy particles intertwined and swirled, coalescing into a terrifying behemoth with six arms and a bizarrely ugly appearance—

Hoopa - Liberation Mode!

In terms of size alone, this Liberation Hoopa is far smaller than the Ultimate Necrozma, but being able to clearly see it from the Alliance Building in the center of the desert city center, it can certainly be called a behemoth.

"Is that... liberating Hoopa?"

Even a trainer of Karune's caliber couldn't help but show amazement at this moment, while the others were almost terrified.

Having never seen Necrozma under the control of dark matter, they simply couldn't imagine that an elf could grow to such a size.

The image of the liberated Hupa was almost identical to Xia Chen's impression, with an appearance like an angry Vajra and six thick arms cut off from the body's torso.

The most eye-catching feature is the huge ring held on each arm.

The ring wasn't the pure gold Xia Chen remembered; it was a very deep and pure black.

He was very familiar with this black color; it was the same black mirror armor that had previously covered legendary Pokémon such as Necrozma, Primal Kyogre, and Yveltal—the color of the energy particles of dark matter!

Xia Chen's worst fears have finally come true: the dark matter has finally taken control of the liberated Hoopa!

"Guleton, Zeraora, bring it to the surface of the sea as planned!"

Although it was terrifying, it was ultimately within reason. Xia Chen quickly regained his composure and directed the two elves to begin preparations for the battle.

It's easy to imagine that even if Hoopa is freed without summoning other legendary Pokémon, the upcoming battle will still be an epic war with immense destructive power.

Although the desert was vast and expansive, it was still too close to Desert City. If possible, Xia Chen wanted to place the battlefield in the far sea area.

Zeraora nodded in agreement, and then, like a silver-white lightning bolt, launched himself forward, rushing straight toward the enormous figure of Hoopa on the other side.

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It's called a plan, but there's really nothing to scheme about. Just like attracting aggro when fighting a boss in a game, all Zeraora needs to do is provoke Hoopa's anger and then lure it to the surface of the sea.

It sounds easy, but it's not easy to execute at all.

First, you need to be able to break through Hoopa's defenses to get its attention. Second, and most importantly, you need to be able to escape unscathed after angering it.

Of all Xia Chen's Pokémon, Zeraora is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

They are not so powerful as to attract the attention of Hoopa's liberation, and they have enough offensive and defensive capabilities to complete the mission.

Therefore, Leton's presence is more inclined to maintain control. If Hoopa's sudden outburst causes the situation to spiral out of control, the more powerful Leton can save Zeraora.

The crimson figure instantly sprang up, followed closely by a silver lightning bolt that flew towards the distance.

Both Pokémon were incredibly fast, and in just a few seconds, the two figures, one red and one silver, gradually shrank under everyone's gaze and appeared beside the newly awakened Hoopa.

More obvious than visual observation is that, compared to Zeraora and Gullton, the size of the liberated Hoopa is simply terrifyingly enormous.

The two elves, about the size of a normal person, were almost like two tiny fireflies next to Hoopa.

Conservative estimates suggest that the size of the liberated Hoopa could be hundreds of meters tall!

Although a Pokémon's strength has never been related to its size, a tiny Mimikyu can still defeat a Snorlax that is a hundred times larger than it.

But the scale of it, which is so great that it liberates Hoopa, is truly daunting, and most elves probably wouldn't even have the courage to attack it.

However, this does not include Zeraora.

A chilling light flashed in Zeraora's sharp, lightning-like eyes as she gathered her Speed ​​Force, instantly unleashing a surge of electric energy—

Plasma Lightning Fist!

Without needing any fancy tactics, Zeraora, with its signature move, attacks Hoopa with a surge of electric arcs.

Compared to its enormous size, the Plasma Lightning Fist was rather inconspicuous, and naturally did not attract the latter's attention at first.

When the technique, containing boundless electrical energy, exploded with a dazzling flame in front of Hoopa's chest, the entire sky, which was covered by unknown dark clouds, instantly shone.

Rumbling--

Silver-gold lightning bolts pierced the sky. Hoopa, who had just been awakened by the dark matter, was still in a daze when Zeraora gave him a solid electrocution.

then.

"Roar--"

A roar louder than thunder soared into the sky, and Hoopa, without a second thought, unleashed his pent-up rage through a chaotic Dark-type energy attack.

This guy had already awakened a ferocious and violent nature before he was sealed away, and after being influenced by the dark matter, he became even more lawless and unruly.

It couldn't stand Zeraora's provocation for even a second.

A deep, dark energy surged through the air like ink, instantly spreading outwards, resembling the Dark Pulse previously used by Ultimate Necrozma.

It's just that its scale is somewhat smaller.

Zeraora naturally has ample experience in dealing with this.

Driven by the Speed ​​Force, with a casual twist, the silver-white figure appeared above the Evil Wave, and unfortunately, right in front of Hoopa.

Another burst of lightning flashed, and several 100,000-volt bolts shot directly into Hoopa's eyes—

It is not very harmful and extremely insulting.

Even without an rage meter, it's still clearly visible to the naked eye that Hoopa has reached a red-hot level.

"Roar--"

With another furious roar, a thick arm flew out from beside Hoopa, heading straight for Zeraora.

The black magic ring encased in it emitted a dark purple light, as if something was trying to break free from it.

Despite Xia Chen's warning, Zeraora wasn't startled by the sudden attack. She condensed her energy, and a barrier emitting a faint green light appeared in front of her, blocking the attack.

The offensive to liberate Hoopa failed once again.

Seeing that its provocation had been achieved, Zeraora did not hesitate and immediately turned and flew towards the North Carlos Sea.