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

Liao Hong took a deep breath, suppressing her grief, and first directed the medical team and security personnel who arrived later.

"Quickly! Treat the wounded! Collect the bodies of Shi Leitianwang and Xing Ken... Handle them carefully!"

"Bang~"

A white light flashed past Liao Tianwang, revealing a Pokémon with a duck-like beak and webbed feet, a body covered in yellow scales, and a giant lotus leaf on its head—Ludicolo!

It stepped forward with strange dance steps, stretched out its hands, and released tough vines to bind the two unconscious people tightly like rice dumplings.

Then, she ordered one of her teammates: "Cuff them with special alloy shackles! Inject them with sedatives! Find all their Poké Balls and install electromagnetic locks on them!"

After making these arrangements, she quickly returned to Grandpa Guo's side, and together with another team member, they carefully supported the elderly man from both sides.

In just a short while, the clarity in the old man's eyes had completely vanished, his gaze became cloudy and unfocused again, his upright body hunched over once more, and a trickle of saliva even unconsciously dribbled from the corner of his mouth.

The once mighty maritime tyrant is now heartbreakingly tormented by illness.

Seeing the old man like this, Liao Hong's eyes were filled with heartache. She quickly arranged for people to carefully lift the deceased and the unconscious Lu Guan and Wang Xitian onto stretchers for emergency treatment.

At the same time, she did not forget the remains of those champion-level Pokémon: "Collect them and keep them safe."

Because these are all extremely precious materials: Venusaur petals and trunk, Skarmory's steel feathers, Aegislash core fragments...

These are all excellent raw materials for making high-level items such as Powerful Herbs, Large Roots, and Evolution Stones. Moreover, the raw materials extracted from Champion-level Pokémon must be handled with care.

Everything was handled in an orderly manner, demonstrating a very high level of professionalism.

Then, she looked at Zhang Heng, her tone softening considerably: "Zhang Guanjun's relative, right? I know you. Thank you for your timely help. Leave the rest here to us. Are you leaving with our fleet?"

Zhang Heng shook his head, his gaze fixed firmly on the direction of the main battlefield in the east, where energy was still surging, clearly indicating that the battle had not stopped: "Thank you, King Liao, but I have a reason why I must go."

Liao Hong looked at him and remembered the mysterious water beast he had just put away, and immediately understood that he was going to support his father, Zhang Guanjun.

A trainer with a Champion-level legendary Pokémon, though young, can indeed bring immeasurable variables to the main battlefield.

She nodded solemnly: "I understand, please be careful."

Just then, the old man Guo, who was being supported, suddenly made a muffled sound in his throat. His eyes struggled to focus a glimmer of light again, and he uttered a few words with great difficulty and indistinctness.

"Little...Heng...take...take...it...to..."

He used all his strength, his hands trembling, to try and pull a Poké Ball from his waist, but his trembling hands couldn't hold it steady, and the Poké Ball slipped from his grasp and fell downwards.

Just then, the King Thorn Dragon suddenly moved!

"Well…"

It let out a low growl, and a gentle yet precise surge of dragon-type energy lifted the falling high-level ball, slowly and steadily delivering it to Zhang Heng.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Everyone understood what this meant—the master-level Kingdra had actually acknowledged this young trainer!

Although Liao Hong is a Grass-type Trainer, she has been by the old man's side since she was a child. Although there is no master-disciple relationship, she can be considered half a disciple.

Moreover, in Liao Hong's main team, the Grass/Water type Ludicolo that we just saw was the second team of Pokémon that the old man had trained.

Although it wasn't the old man's main trainer, entrusting it to a Champion-level trainer was already a great favor.

Zhang Heng looked at the high-level ball floating in front of him, then at Old Master Guo, whose eyes were filled with confusion, but also with a strong sense of expectation and entrustment.

Looking again at the Thorium King, though exhausted, its gaze unwavering, I felt a surge of immense emotion and awe.

The old man's muffled voice rang out again, but it was a little clearer than before: "Wait...until you become the champion...then...you'll...pay me back..."

Zhang Heng instantly understood the old man's deeper meaning. The old man saw the Dragon King's recognition of him and his potential. He didn't want his master-level partner to succumb to the chaos of illness along with him.

Rather, we hope it can continue to shine for China on a broader stage, while also paving the way for Zhang Heng to become a champion! Let Kingdra become a protector of potential trainers!

This is a weighty and invaluable trust and entrustment!

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Heng solemnly reached out and accepted the high-grade ball that carried endless power and responsibility.

He looked at the old man, his eyes clear and firm, and made a solemn promise:

"Grandpa, don't worry. I will definitely become the youngest champion in China! I will never let you and the Dragon King down!"

Upon hearing this, a look of extreme relief flashed in Old Master Guo's cloudy eyes. Finally, unable to hold on any longer, his head tilted to the side, and with Su Wan's support, he fell into a deep sleep, though a relieved smile seemed to linger on his lips.

"Roar--!!!"

Zhang Heng flipped and leaped onto the back of the fire-breathing dragon. The dragon let out a resounding roar that echoed through the sky, carrying new hope and responsibility. It flapped its wings and transformed into a streak of crimson light, speeding towards the direction where the eastern war was most intense!

The magnificent tail flames drew a trail of hope across the sky, foreshadowing the unstoppable rise of a young king!

As Zhang Heng gradually disappeared into the distance, Old Master Guo kept his eyes tightly closed, but the majestic voice of the former sea overlord still emanated from his mouth.

"Kill them! To mourn the fallen sons of China!"

"Raise the flag! For the trainers who shoulder the future of China!!"

Liao Hong, who had been supporting him, and the other rescue team members couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

Hearing that majestic voice, they knew that the most respected old man was still alive and still devoted to China.

As the second team of Pokémon that the old man once trained, Ludicolo naturally obeys the old man's commands.

The Lucky Kappa, which had been so kind and reassuring, suddenly changed its demeanor, its eyes turning fierce as it raised its broad hands, with sharp grass-type energy gathering above them…

"Pfft...pfft..." Two clear sounds of flesh being pierced rang out.

Two heads rolled on the ground, and hot blood dripped onto Chinese territory. Anyone who dares to invade will pay the price!

When enemy generals came to our territory, they burned, killed, looted, and plundered.

Just because they are champions, they are spared their lives in exchange for those cold, hard prizes, while ignoring those good sons who sacrificed their lives for the country.

For Mr. Guo, he couldn't do it!

Since the goal is to kill prisoners, he should bear the blame!

Use the blood of high-ranking enemy generals to commemorate the fallen souls and guide the trainers on their journey!

Actually, the old man entrusted Zhang Heng with the task not just because Zhang Heng could control the Thorn Dragon King, but because he could control his anger and emotions very well.

Even after capturing two enemy champions, the government prioritized the overall situation and entrusted the execution to the Chinese leadership, rather than seeking personal gratification by eliminating the enemy.

Stay calm! These are essential qualities for becoming an outstanding champion! They are also key factors in guiding a Master-level Pokémon in the right direction!

The old man opened his cloudy eyes, a mixture of clarity and confusion within them, but as he gazed towards the east, he slowly said, "Go, children, begin your era..."