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

As Zhang Heng stepped into the spirit world, a chill completely different from that of the mortal world instantly enveloped him.

This cold is not a physical low temperature, but a deathly stillness and emptiness that pierces the soul and seeps into the marrow.

The "ground" beneath their feet was not soil, but rather a gray, decaying energy condensation somewhere between reality and illusion, with a slight elasticity, yet seemingly about to collapse at any moment.

"Ee-hey~!"

"Woo-mi~"

Gengar and Drakkisaurus, which had been lurking in his shadow, emerged almost simultaneously, hovering on either side of Zhang Heng.

It emitted a low hum, different from usual, carrying a hint of comfort and excitement.

In Zhang Heng's eyes, the changes in his two companions were particularly noticeable. In the real world, Ghost-type Pokémon always had an ethereal quality to their bodies, especially when not in battle.

But at this moment, under the pervasive influence of the same source energy in the spirit world, Gengar's purple skin appeared even more solid and full, and the shadows swirling around its wide-open mouth seemed to have gained thickness.

The outline of Doronchi's semi-illusory body became much clearer, and its tail became solid and long.

Those blue eyes gleamed with a natural affinity for this space and a hint of something less than obvious...longing?

"The spirit world... what a magical place," Zhang Heng thought to himself.

"There are very few records about this place before, and even in the original world's setting, it was mostly mentioned only briefly."

"Only by experiencing it firsthand can you understand what this place means for Ghost-type Pokémon—it's practically their home ground."

He composed himself, and his keen senses immediately picked up on the intense energy fluctuations and roaring sounds coming from above.

Looking up, through the layers of drifting gray mist, one can see several huge platforms floating in the distance, with lights flashing and figures intertwined.

Father Zhang Leiyuan's striking silver-white champion attire was like a beacon. In front of him, two figures, one gray-black and one yellow-white, who had completed their Mega Evolution, were exuding overwhelming power, confronting two figures opposite them who emanated ominous auras.

Zhang Heng narrowed his eyes slightly. The nascent form of the Super-Force gave him eyesight and perception far beyond that of ordinary people, allowing him to lock onto the enemy instantly.

"The scum from the Temple of Creation... and some old acquaintances?"

He immediately recognized the uniquely designed cyberpunk helmet, and the formidable opponent who wielded the Sand Eater and the Steel Serpent during that thrilling escape in Ghost City.

"The helmeted man... So these two forces have been colluding all along. No wonder they can stir up so much trouble in China, working together from the inside and outside. They're behind several major battles against China..."

A chilling rage rose from the depths of Zhang Heng's heart. The freezing of the South China Sea, the sacrifices in East China, the turmoil in South China... it turned out that these demons and monsters were behind it all.

"Heh...you like to hide in the shadows and stir up trouble, huh?" Zhang Heng's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

"Today, I'll let you taste what it's like to be 'tricked'."

With a slight thought, without needing to speak, the tacit understanding between Gengar and Dragapult in their side-by-side combat was instantly grasped.

Gengar chuckled and melted into the denser shadows below.

Duolongqi let out a soft cry, and ripples of space spread around him like water, taking Zhang Heng into a semi-concealed state, where his aura blended almost perfectly with the spirit world environment.

Like the most skilled hunters, they used the floating boulders and drifting mist of the spirit world as cover, and began to silently and slowly maneuver to the side and rear of the battlefield above.

Zhang Heng's target was clear—the helmeted man who was temporarily "protected" in the rear and was watching the battle with bated breath!

The main battlefield above is a frenzy of lightning and dragon flames!

"Meow—!!!"

Mega Dragon launched the first attack!

The red sphere at its tail, resembling a small sun, burst forth with dazzling light. Pure and violent golden electrical energy surged wildly around it, eventually converging in its raised fists!

It's a 100,000-volt burst of highly compressed lightning! He unleashed a flurry of punches at Mega Eel King from afar!

"Zzzzz boom—!!!"

Two condensed lightning fist energies, as sharp as golden spears, tore through the gray mist of the spirit realm and pierced straight ahead!

"Mega Mama Eel King, Thunder!" Electric Fiend waved his scepter, his broken Chinese full of disdain.

"Buzz—Whoosh!!!"

Mega Mama Eel King's positive and negative electrode symbols on its arms shone brightly, stirring up the dark clouds above the spirit world once again. A blue-white lightning pillar, thicker than before and churning with destructive energy, crashed down, attacking the two golden lightning spears head-on!

A pure clash of electric-type moves!

Gold and blue-white collided violently in mid-air!

"Boom————!!!"

The terrifying explosion transformed into a giant ball of lightning with a diameter of over ten meters, with countless electric snakes shooting out wildly, clearing away the surrounding gray mist and rubble!

The shockwave caused the platform below to rumble.

As the lightning dissipated, both sides' attacks vanished simultaneously.

"Oh? You're quite skilled, aren't you?" Zhang Leiyuan said leisurely, arms crossed, his tone full of teasing.

"I know to use a wide-range, high-powered attack like thunder to counteract the penetrating force of 100,000 volts. However..."

Even before Zhang Leiyuan spoke to attract the attention of the other side, Mega Ampharos had already moved. Its tail was already fully charged with electricity, just waiting for Zhang Leiyuan's command!

"Electric Dragon, Electromagnetic Cannon!" Zhang Leiyuan's command was concise.

Mega Electric Dragon opened its mouth, and the electricity stored in its tail continuously gathered in its mouth like wisps of smoke.

An extremely unstable energy ball, filled with destructive golden plasma, instantly condensed and expanded in its mouth!

Blinding arcs of electricity crackled across the surface of the sphere, radiating a chilling aura! The charging time was extremely short!

"call out--!!!"

A golden electromagnetic cannon, as thick as a bucket and so solid it was almost a liquid beam of light, shot out at a speed exceeding the speed of sound!

Wherever it passed, space distorted slightly, leaving behind a golden, scorching trail!

"Despicable! So fast?!"

The expression beneath the electric mask changed. It was common knowledge that electromagnetic cannons were incredibly powerful but slow to charge; he hadn't expected Zhang Leiyuan to use this method to secretly charge them up. What happened to fair and square tactics?!

"Mega Mama Eel King, Protect!!" He quickly changed his move.

A pale green energy shield instantly appeared in front of Mega Mama Eel King.

Now offense and defense are easy!

"Bang—Crack!!!"

The golden electromagnetic cannon slammed into the protective light shield. After less than half a second of stalemate, the light shield shattered under the strain!

Although most of the power was successfully neutralized, the dissipated golden electricity still slammed into the Mama Eel King.

“Aaaaaa…”

It let out a painful cry, and scorch marks appeared on its dark green skin.

"Discharge! Discharge!"

But it also completed the command to shut down the electric shock, enduring the pain, and unleashed an indiscriminate, all-encompassing surge of blue electric current—discharging!

This was an attempt to force back the electric dragon that might try to get close.

However, Mega Ampharos had already anticipated Zhang Leiyuan's move and retreated immediately after the attack, gracefully hovering at a safe distance, its body surrounded by golden electric light, like the arrival of Thor.

"All you can do is tough it out and randomly bombard the area?" Zhang Leiyuan shook his head, his disappointment undisguised.

"Silly Electric, your Pokémon has a good foundation, and this Mega form is even more rare, but your training and command... are too rough."

"The battle of electric systems is not just about piling up energy, but also about the art of control and penetration. You are not qualified."

"Fuck! Bastard! Shut up!" Electric Fiend was completely enraged.

"Mama, King Eel, show him what real power is! Mad Volt!"