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

Under the erratic, "ghost taxi" service of Gengar, which resembled drunk driving, Zhang Heng endured a bumpy ride.

I felt like my internal organs were about to be shaken out of place, but I finally made it back to the family-provided dormitory near the East China Alliance headquarters without any real danger.

Night had fallen, and the dormitory area was quiet. Zhang Heng dragged his exhausted body and swiped his keycard to open the alloy door to his room.

Without turning on the light, he walked straight to a sophisticated piece of equipment in the corner of the room—a portable, multi-functional treatment pod that the Alliance provides for senior personnel.

The treatment chamber is streamlined and silver-white, about two meters high, and wide enough to accommodate several Poké Balls operating simultaneously.

The front of the hull features a high-strength, transparent observation window. The internal structure is complex, filled with numerous fine energy conduits and spray nozzles. On the side of the hatch, a prominent slot flickers with a faint blue light.

Zhang Heng took out the champion ID card that Kang Yanwang had given him and swiped it lightly on the card slot.

"Beep—Identity verified. Advanced treatment privileges have been activated. Welcome, Zhang Guanjun."

Accompanied by a soft electronic sound, the door of the treatment chamber slid open silently, and a soft white light illuminated the interior, lighting up several meticulously designed spherical recesses.

He carefully took several Poké Balls from his waist—mainly Charizard, Urshifu, Hydreigon, Kingdra, and the newly caught Heatran and Shiny Gryphon, all of which had been through a series of fierce battles.

He placed the Poké Balls into their corresponding slots one by one, and the sensor lights on the edge of the slots immediately lit up, indicating a successful connection.

"The cabin door is closed, and the treatment procedure is initiated."

As the command was given, the heavy hatch slowly closed, completely sealing the Poké Ball inside.

Immediately afterwards, a faint buzzing sound arose, and inside the treatment chamber, a light blue treatment spray rich in active repair factors was precisely sprayed out from all directions.

As if it were alive, it evenly covered and permeated every Poké Ball.

Through the viewing window, you can see the mist, like a warm, thin veil, slowly seeping into the gaps of the Poké Ball, with faint, soothing hums or peaceful energy fluctuations emanating from within.

This is the alliance's most advanced medical technology, and it's also a top-of-the-line device developed by the old man and Zhang Leiyuan together.

It can efficiently and reliably heal a Pokémon's injuries and restore its stamina and energy without releasing the Pokémon.

Zhang Heng chose to receive treatment alone in his dormitory rather than go to the well-equipped Union Central Hospital because of his deepest sense of caution.

The legendary Pokémon he possessed was far too conspicuous; it was a trump card that absolutely could not be easily revealed.

Although the Combo Style Martial Arts Master Xiong has been publicly revealed, and Bo Dang Shui has made a fleeting appearance on the battlefields of the South China Sea and the East China Sea, neither has officially entered the public eye or undergone detailed information registration.

Once at the hospital, the unique form of Waterfall and the newly captured Fire Steel Pokémon Heatran will undoubtedly undergo detailed medical examinations and be recorded.

Behind his father Zhang Leiyuan's "resurrection" lies the collusion between domestic spies and foreign forces.

If even the champion's whereabouts can be leaked, who can guarantee that the medical system is a monolithic entity?

Once the information leaks out, his "father's killer" overseas will inevitably reassess his strength and may even formulate targeted killing strategies.

He must keep this newly tempered and freed blade sheathed, waiting for the day when he fights his enemies to the death, and then unleash it unexpectedly to deliver a fatal blow!

That was a crucial piece on his revenge chessboard.

As the vital signs displayed on the treatment pod screen gradually stabilized and returned to normal, Zhang Heng's tense nerves finally relaxed.

As he relaxed, a strong sense of dizziness and weakness surged up like a tide, and his body went limp, about to fall backward.

"Oh!"

A soft white light flashed by at just the right moment, and the enormous, fluffy white wings of the Albirex, as white as clouds, quickly stretched out and gently and steadily caught his falling body.

"Thank you, Qixi Bluebird," Zhang Heng said weakly, leaning against the warm, soft feathers.

"Chirp chirp..." The bluebird chirped sweetly, gently rubbing its beak against his cheek, its eyes full of concern.

Gengar also floated over, gesturing with its short claws as if it wanted to help.

Seeing Zhang Heng's pale face, its big eyes began to flash with an eerie blue light again—it wanted to use the most "efficient" hypnosis to force the trainer to rest.

When Zhang Heng saw the familiar blue light, he immediately felt a chill run down his neck. The dizziness he felt after being forcibly hypnotized, as if his head had been hit by a heavy hammer, seemed to return, and his already severe dizziness seemed to worsen.

"No... Gengar, I can't handle your 'service'..."

Just as Gengar was about to "force his way in," Altaria gracefully extended a pure white wing, perfectly positioned to block the path between Gengar and Zhang Heng.

"Chirp chirp..." It gently shook its head, then took a deep breath and raised its long neck.

The next moment, a melodious, ethereal song, seemingly capable of cleansing the soul's weariness, flowed from its mouth.

This singing doesn't have the same strong hypnotic effect as Puffy's singing, but it carries a mysterious power to soothe the mind and guide relaxation.

It was the singing technique of the Tanabata Bluebird, which it was now using as a gentle lullaby.

Enveloped by the beautiful singing, Zhang Heng's tense muscles gradually relaxed, his heavy eyelids slowly closed, and his breathing became even and long.

His last shred of will dissipated, and his consciousness sank into a warm and peaceful darkness, entering an incredibly deep sleep.

After he fell asleep, a strange scene unfolded in the room. The Dragon Stone Tablet and the Water Drop Stone Tablet, which he had casually placed on the table, seemed to be awakened by some unseen force and began to float up on their own.

They emitted a faint glow, like two living stars, and slowly flew around the sleeping Zhang Heng once, as if to confirm his condition.

They then floated above the still-operating silver-white treatment pod and hovered there.

The ancient and mysterious patterns on the stone slab surface lit up one by one, emitting a soft glow that was slightly brighter than before and corresponded to the corresponding attributes.

These two beams of light, like gentle streams, silently seeped into the interior of the treatment chamber.

Immediately, the healing progress bars representing Dragon and Water-type Pokémon such as Ripple and Kingdra on the data display screen inside the cabin visibly advanced a little, and the energy recovery speed also increased significantly.

As Zhang Heng lay in bed in a deep sleep, a very faint, almost imperceptible white halo began to appear on his body.

The halo flickered like breathing, a preliminary sign that his "Water Control Power" and "Fire Control Power" were beginning to merge and transform into a higher level of "Overpower."

For Zhang Heng, it was a quiet night to recover and recharge.

But for the entire East China Alliance, this night was a political earthquake that swept through the top echelons and caused earth-shattering upheavals!

Zhang Leiyuan, the first champion in China to reach the top with an Electric-type Pokémon, acts in a style just like an Electric-type Pokémon—swift, decisive, and never hesitant!

If the hallmark of a Fire-type Trainer is a fiery temper, then the essence of an Electric-type Trainer lies in decisiveness and absolute execution!

The operation was launched under the cover of night.

Taking advantage of Liao Chunfeng's failed coup attempt, Zhang Leiyuan wielded the thunder of power, not only uprooting the remnants of Liao's faction.

Furthermore, he took the opportunity to ruthlessly purge those who were usually two-faced and opportunistic, as well as certain neutrals who thought they could stay out of it.

What he wanted was a unified and cohesive East China region, one that could be controlled and managed as easily as one's own limbs!

In times of crisis, he believed that sometimes dictatorship was the most effective guarantee for achieving greater democracy and stability.

That night, the upper and middle levels of the East China Alliance underwent a thorough and exhilarating reshuffle.

Of course, there were those who violently resisted the law and attempted to put up a last-ditch resistance.

Kang Yanwang said to Zhang Leiyuan, "Zhang Guanjun, the Resource Bureau, which has always maintained neutrality, has refused to cooperate with us this time and even attempted to resist with Pokémon, claiming..."

Before Kang Yanwang could finish his report, he was interrupted and said, "It doesn't matter, just kill them. Anyone who doesn't cooperate with us at this time must have something to hide."

Kang Yanwang wanted to say something, but he didn't speak.

Zhang Leiyuan continued, "You should continue to focus on how to break through the entrance to the spirit world, or if there is any way to lock the entrance to the spirit world."

"Yes! Champion!"

Zhang Leiyuan had long known that the Resource Bureau, which was responsible for coordinating resource allocation and the distribution of personnel and equipment, must be a special unit with intertwined powers.

The Alolan Raichu, a key player already dispatched, and the elusive Rotom, were completely overwhelmed by the onslaught of the champion's main Pokémon. All their resistance was as easy as a clay pot being crushed.

Zhang Leiyuan's shiny starter Pokémon, Leapduck, has evolved into its final form, Carnival Duck, in less than a week since it was added to his team!

The formidable strength and exceptional talent he displayed during the cleanup operation made all witnesses realize that only in the hands of a top trainer like the champion could the potential of a Pokémon be unleashed to such an astonishing degree!

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The next morning, the bright sunlight, like a golden sword, pierced through the clouds and precisely shone into the windowsill of Zhang Heng's room, casting dappled light and shadow on the floor.

Zhang Heng had already gotten up by this time. After a night of deep sleep and the subtle influence of the stone slab's power, he felt his mental strength had returned to normal.

He first went to the healing chamber. The door opened automatically, the healing spray inside had stopped, and all the Poké Balls were glowing with a healthy sheen.

He picked up each of his companions' Poké Balls one by one and examined them carefully on a portable testing device. All the data displayed on the screen had returned to above the safety line, and their condition was even better than before.

He breathed a long sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

After a quick wash, with a toothbrush in my mouth and foam all over my lips—

"Ding...ding ding...!!"

The League of Legends compendium on the washstand emitted a crisp and urgent call alert.

Zhang Heng, with a toothbrush in his mouth, mumbled an "Hmm?" and reached for the encyclopedia. The caller ID on the screen surprised him—it was Qi Shu, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

He pressed the answer button, and a vibrant, seemingly amplified girl's voice immediately came through:

"Little Heng! Are you up yet? The sun's already high in the sky, don't stay in bed!"

That familiar and infectious voice instantly dispelled the last trace of laziness in the morning, making the air feel bright and cheerful.