A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

The two people and their Pokémon slowly rose into the air. Gallade carried Zhang Heng and Duan Guanjun through the air, and the wind blades scraped Zhang Heng's cheeks painfully.

Gallade carried Zhang Heng at breakneck speed through the sky, the whistling wind rushing past their ears, and Zhang Heng felt the scenery rushing past him. He struggled a few times, but seeing no hope of breaking free, he could only helplessly let the Psychic-type energy carry him. Duan Guanjun remained silent, his eyes fixed on the distance, seemingly pondering something important.

The biting wind scraped against his face like blades. Zhang Heng was violently shaken by Gallade's psychic lift, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "At least tell me what we're going there for!" Before he could finish speaking, his words were torn to shreds by the howling air.

Duan Guanjun's voice, carrying an icy chill, pierced through the wind curtain: "I want to subdue the Martial Arts Bear Master." These words struck Zhang Heng's heart like a heavy hammer.

The boy looked up abruptly, his eyes, narrowed against the wind, filled with shock, oblivious to the stinging pain his skin caused by the wind pressure.

"You mean... you want to tame another divine beast?"

A dryness involuntarily rose in my throat. There really are legendary Pokémon trainers in this world, each one a rare existence, standing at the pinnacle of the world.

Amidst the howling wind, Zhang Heng's pupils contracted slightly. The fused memories surged like a tide. In the long history of the Pokémon world, no trainer had ever gained the approval of two legendary Pokémon simultaneously—these beings, standing at the pinnacle of power, each upheld their proud dignity, as incompatible as fire and water.

"Keldeo's power has not yet recovered." Duan Guanjun's voice pierced through the gale, carrying an undeniable weight. "Faced with Kyurem's imminent awakening, we need the power of the Martial Arts Umbrella Master." This champion, hailed as the strongest in China, is a legend in himself.

He not only gained the approval of the Fighting-type legendary Pokémon Keldeo, but also controlled Arceus's Fighting Slate, making him arguably the pinnacle of human trainers in the Fighting-type category. Yet, at this moment, a rare hint of seriousness flickered in his eyes.

Zhang Heng couldn't help but press further: "Are you confident you can gain the approval of both mythical beasts simultaneously?"

Duan Guanjun gazed at the distant, cloud-covered horizon and slowly shook his head: "No. But Keldeo understands my resolve. This isn't for personal glory, but to protect this land. Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, I must try."

His voice was deep and firm, "Even if I can't subdue it, as long as I can get the assistance of the Martial Arts Bear Master, I'm willing to offer up even the Fighting Stone Tablet."

These words deeply moved Zhang Heng. The champion before him had already disregarded personal gain or loss in order to withstand the impending crisis. Such a sense of responsibility is not only a blessing for the people but also a boon for the nation.

"Then why do you need me? What can I do?" Duan Guanjun's gaze fell on Zhang Heng, his expression solemn: "I need to begin the trial of the Tower of Evil, which requires entering the dwelling place of the Martial Arts Bear Master, and you possess the key to unlock that independent space. For this challenge, we need each other."

"Why do you think I have the ability to open that space? I had no idea."

Duan Guanjun turned to look at Zhang Heng's right wrist and said, "Don't forget, Keldeo is also a Water-type legendary Pokémon. We participated in the Water Tower Trial and are very familiar with the aura of the Water Scroll."

"I see. Duan Guanjun, you also participated in the Water Tower trial, but I'm not sure if we can reopen that space. Martial Arts Master Xiong said that the location for reopening is uncertain."

"I understand that, of course. That space only activates when the Water Tower or Evil Tower trials begin. I recently received news that the evil energy in the Water Element Wilderness area far exceeds the average level, even surpassing the level in the Tibetan Evil Element Wilderness area. This..."

"Is this a sign that the Tower of Evil is opening?!"

Duan Guanjun nodded and said, "That's right. As long as we promote the eruption of evil energy, and with your water scroll, we can return to that space again."

"Duan Guanjun, is your goal to subdue the Combo-Style Martial Arts Bear Master?"

Zhang Heng's eyes were burning with apprehension, the question stuck in his throat. He had already made up his mind – the last spot in the team was reserved for the bear apprentice he had met in the mysterious space, which was also the reason why he had not yet subdued the Shiny Doron Mesia.

After all, the Martial Arts Urshifu with its Invisible Fist ability is a versatile tactical unit, and its strategic value far exceeds its base stats.

Duan Guanjun shook his head without hesitation: "The Combo-Style Martial Arts Bear Master and Keldeo have overlapping attributes, making the training period too long. What I need is combat power that can be deployed immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Heng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Only the Water Scroll, which he possessed, could allow his bear apprentice to evolve into a combo-style martial arts bear master, destined to be intertwined with his fate.

As dusk deepened, Gallade's psychic beam pierced the sky. As the two passed the lights of Goose City, the damp air characteristic of the Water-type Wild Area rushed towards them. Below, the wild and wary cries of Pokémon rose, and undercurrents, like smoke, flickered in the mist.

This mysterious realm is like a paradise on earth—four towering research institute buildings stand on the edge of the wilderness, like giants guarding a secret realm; inside, the landscape of a primeval forest is preserved, and the closed management system protects the habitat of water-type Pokémon like a fairy tale world. Looking at this land that carries memories of rippling water and Mudkip, Zhang Heng's heart was filled with emotion.

The moment they landed, the platform was already on high alert. The iconic, shimmering Great Universe monster hovered beside Chief Doctor Chen Chunjiang, with his daughter Chen Xue and senior Lin Yue standing on either side. Chen Chunjiang skipped the lengthy pleasantries and went straight to the point: "The evil energy is still rising, and is expected to peak tomorrow afternoon."

“Understood. Just follow the steps.” Duan Guanjun said succinctly, and followed the group to the rest area. Before leaving, he looked back at Zhang Heng, who was still talking with his senior.

"Junior Zhang, do you remember when I told you about the Water System Wilderness area? Is there anything there that interests you?"

It was only then that Zhang Heng remembered that Lin Yue had mentioned during the school ranking competition that there was something here that interested him, but Zhang Heng had almost forgotten about it.

"Oh, senior, what is it?"

"Haha, you still remember that Swampert tribe, right?"

The Swampert clan is the clan from which Zhang Heng's Mudkip was born, but Mudkip has not yet met its parents, brothers, or sisters. In addition, shiny Pokémon may be rejected, so Zhang Heng has not yet thought about bringing Mudkip back here.

"The Swamp Monster tribe? I remember them. What happened to them? Is their living space still so small?"

Zhang Heng's preconceived notion was that the Swampert race was at a disadvantage in a region where ground-based energy was relatively scarce, and they were likely to be unable to seize territory.

Lin Yue shook his head and said, "No, no, no, after this period of development, the Swamp Monster clan is expected to become the strongest tribe in the Water-type Wilderness, without exception!!"

Zhang Heng frowned slightly, feeling it was unlikely. With mediocre talent, limited resources, and barely enough to eat, what kind of development could he possibly have?

Looking at Zhang Heng's appearance, Lin Yue explained, "At first, I had similar thoughts to you, but after observing them for a while, I found that their newborn members have very good aptitude, and they are wearing a rock on their bodies."

Lin Yue couldn't hide his excitement, "The Swampert population is now challenging for the title of ruler of the Water-type Wild Area! More importantly, that newborn Mudkip has evolved into a Swampert, and it's wearing a mysterious rock that emits strong Ground-type energy fluctuations, most likely a Ground-type Z-Crystal or a Mega Stone for a Ground-type Pokémon!"

Zhang Heng's breath hitched: "Really?"

"It can't be wrong! It's a pity that the little guy is so elusive, I haven't had a chance to verify it."

Lin Yue winked slyly. "However, with a genius trainer like you helping us, uncovering the secret is just around the corner, isn't it?"