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

The compressed water vapor field suddenly expanded, actually withstanding the master-level pressure of Polcanion, and gradually transformed from a one-sided disadvantage into a situation of equal strength!

A subtle, knowing smile appeared on Zhang Heng's lips.

From the moment he stepped into the core of this secret realm, he sensed the fire element activity here far exceeding that of the outside world.

He knew that the ripples, possessing the [Ancient Activity] property, would be able to unleash power beyond their limits here!

This is its unique home advantage!

"Roar……!!!"

The surging water let out an even louder and more powerful roar, as if venting its suppressed resentment and proclaiming its own rise!

It suddenly opened its huge mouth, and all the water vapor that was escaping from the surrounding space, as well as the water vapor that was evaporating from its own body, rushed into its mouth and were compressed as if it were being attracted by a black hole!

In the blink of an eye, a jet of blazing white steam, as thick as a heavy truck tire and almost tangible, hurtled towards Polcanion with a piercing shriek, like a roaring steam dragon!

It's water vapor! A signature move of Rippling Water!

"Wait a minute! Its characteristics..."

Zhang Heng was about to warn Bo Dang Shui that Volcanion possessed the [Water Storage] ability, which granted immunity to water-type attacks, but Bo Dang Shui's attack had already been launched, as fast as lightning!

Faced with the raging jets of steam, Bolkenion's blue-yellow pupils showed no sign of panic, but rather an intense mockery.

Its two huge, mechanical-arm-like red tubular forelimbs suddenly stretched forward!

At the pipe opening, the yellow ring indicator light suddenly lit up!

Like the most efficient vacuum cleaner, the massive column of steam water, powerful enough to melt gold and corrode iron, was forcibly sucked up and swallowed up without any omission the moment it came into contact with the red nozzle!

The surging water energy was frantically absorbed into Polcanion's body.

The yellow indicator lights around its arms began to light up rhythmically and gradually as energy was continuously injected, like a progress bar for energy filling, indicating the accumulation of some kind of change!

Zhang Heng's pupils contracted slightly as he stared intently at the flashing yellow light.

"Water Storage ability... grants immunity to all water-type moves and converts them into health regeneration..."

"But what if... if the energy he stores reaches a certain peak, exceeding his conversion limit? Or will this accumulated energy become his weakness?"

Soon, the ripples of water vapor completely subsided.

The rippling water surface carried a hint of disdain and anger at the ineffective attack, as it stared intently at its opponent.

Meanwhile, Polcanion slowly lowered its forelimbs, and all the yellow lights on its arms were lit up, radiating abundant energy.

Its deep telepathic resonance resounded once more, filled with mockery and condescending sarcasm:

"Trying to teach a fish to swim! Playing with the power of steam, water, and fire? Ridiculous! Let me show you what true... steam art is!"

Before the words were even finished, the huge circular device behind it emitted a high-pitched hum!

The water-based energy that it had just absorbed into its body was now violently clashing, compressing, and boiling against its original fire-based energy!

Its deep red body began to uncontrollably emit large amounts of even hotter and more violent white steam!

Immediately afterwards, its two red, tubular forelimbs, which had just absorbed energy, rose again!

This time, what gushed out of the pipe was no longer suction, but a destructive energy torrent that was wider and more condensed than the previous [steam attack], with countless tiny explosions seemingly taking place inside!

Steam explosion! Volcanion's signature move!

This torrent of blazing white steam, with the power to crush everything, instantly traversed space and was about to completely engulf the rippling water!

However, faced with this fierce counterattack, the ripples made an unexpected move—they did not dodge!

It remained firmly in place, its red dragon eyes showing not a ripple, as if it had foreseen all of this.

Just as that devastating steam explosion was about to strike—

"Buzz!"

A soft yet resilient aquamarine shield emerged from the surface of the rippling water without warning, like the most loyal protective barrier, firmly shielding it behind.

"boom--!!!"

The torrent of blazing white steam crashed violently against the light shield, producing a deafening roar! However, the expected scene of the light shield shattering and the ripples being severely damaged did not occur.

The [Steam Blast], which is powerful enough to severely injure or even instantly kill most Pokémon, lost its water-type damage component the moment it came into contact with the light blue shield, as if it had vanished into thin air.

It was easily absorbed and neutralized by that layer of light.

In fact, even if it directly takes the hit of the Steam Explosion skill, it will only cause a negligible impact on the Water/Dragon type Ripple.

Water and Dragon types offer four times the resistance to Volcanion's two STAB Water and Fire types! Sometimes, extreme resistance is far more important than simple type advantage!

Bo Dang Shui remained calm throughout, his expression undisturbed, his body not even swaying, as if the terrifying attack was merely a gentle breeze.

This scene completely stunned the confident Porcanion!

It utilizes the "water storage" property to borrow the opponent's strength and then counterattack by absorbing, pressurizing, and sublimating the opponent's attack. This should have been a perfect tactic!

But the other party accepted it so casually, almost as if they were immune to it?

"Water storage properties? Little Doyle..."

Zhang Heng's cool voice rang out at the right moment, carrying a hint of knowing-it-all indifference.

Have you ever heard of... the Stone Tablet of God?

As if to prove his words—

“Buzz………………”

A deeper, more ancient hum, seemingly originating from the very source of the world, resounded throughout this shattered space!

The azure light shield that had absorbed all the water-based energy from the [Steam Explosion] began to rapidly contract and condense inward!

The light grew brighter and brighter, and the form became clearer and clearer...

Finally, above the rippling water, there was a rectangular blue stone slab, its entire surface flowing with vast water energy and engraved with indescribable ancient patterns.

It hovered there silently, radiating a divine pressure as deep and boundless as the ocean!

As we all know…

The eighteen stone tablets held by Arceus, the creator god, correspond to eighteen attributes, which are the manifestations of the attributes that constitute the origin of the world.

Each stone slab not only endows its corresponding attribute with unparalleled power, but also contains supreme ability—making the holder immune to all the effects of that attribute.

When "Rippling Water" carries "Water Droplet Slab", water-based energy and moves cannot harm it in the slightest.

Zhang Heng now holds control of both creation tablets.

This can be described as an "officially granted absolute cheat code." It is precisely because of this foundation that he has the capital and courage to face and contend with master-level mythical beasts.

In this match, there was no possibility of him losing...