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

Just as Li Guanjun finished speaking, Xingken suddenly felt a strange atmosphere spreading, which was the ghost power it was familiar with.

Xing Ken cast his gaze behind him, only to see that the previously calm shadow there began to tremble slightly. As the trembling became more and more intense, a pitch-black figure gradually emerged from the shadows.

The phantom seemed to blend into the darkness, its features and outlines unclear, but the eerie aura it exuded could be felt. The chill spread rapidly around like an icy tide, sending shivers down the spines of the Xingken people present.

This Phantom is a chandelier-shaped Pokémon. It has a round, striped head and round, pupil-less yellow eyes. It has a small, black spike on top of its head, which glows with a towering purple flame.

There is a black lamp holder under the head, and a pair of curled black lamp-stand-shaped arms with four burning purple flames at the end.

"No~" accompanied by a slightly low and slightly ethereal cry, a Pokémon with a strange appearance like a chandelier slowly floated over from a distance and finally stopped beside Li Xingeng.

This Pokémon emanated a strange light, flickering and fading, as if breathing. Its body resembled a gigantic lampshade, its interior shimmering with tiny glittering stars, like the dazzling night sky. From its underside dangled several slender tentacles, gently swaying as it moved, like willow branches dancing in the wind.

What's even more bizarre is that the mysterious fluctuations emitted by this Pokémon can actually affect the surrounding space.

As these waves spread, it was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples flying. These ripples radiated outward from the Pokémon, distorting the air wherever they passed.

At the same time, the Pokémon's vibrations merged with the Moonstone's energy, the two colliding and intertwining. They fought against each other, neither willing to give in, creating a tense and exciting scene.

Luo Hong frowned slightly, a hint of surprise on his face, and slowly said, "I didn't expect it to be a crystal lamp fire spirit with the combination of fire and ghost attributes. No wonder it could detect the faint supernatural fluctuations of the moonstone."

His eyes were fixed on Li Guanjun in front of him, as if he wanted to see some clues from the other's expression.

Li Guanjun smiled and replied in a relaxed tone, "Old friend, ever since I experienced Moonstone's miraculous power firsthand when we partnered long ago, I've been wondering what strategy I should employ if a Pokémon with abilities similar to Moonstone appeared in the enemy lineup. After a long period of research, I finally cultivated this Crystal Lamp Spirit."

Hearing this, Luo Hong's expression instantly darkened. A hint of sarcasm played across his lips as he sarcastically said, "It seems you've been meticulously planning to target my Moonstone's abilities for a long time. Your alliance is truly shrewd and calculating. You're constantly suspicious and wary of everyone around you, as if you're afraid someone might suddenly betray you."

Li Guanjun sighed softly, shook his head helplessly, and explained, "Hey, Lao Luo, you misunderstood. I didn't deliberately target anyone or any Pokémon's abilities. I simply regarded it as one of many possible situations and prepared corresponding countermeasures in advance. This is simply my routine method for dealing with various complex situations."

However, Luo Hong obviously did not accept such an argument. He snorted coldly and retorted with disdain: "It's always these high-sounding excuses. When we were fighting side by side, there was never such intrigue as there is now. Ever since you ascended to the throne of the Chinese champion, you have gradually been assimilated by the officialdom's atmosphere." After that, he turned his head away and no longer looked at Li Guanjun.

Li Xingeng was also a little angry. Originally a fire-type trainer, his temper was quite restrained in front of his old teammate. He responded without showing any weakness: "Lao Luo, it's not that I've been assimilated, it's just that you're still holding a grudge."

Luo Hong was furious. His usually calm face was now distorted by anger. His voice exploded like thunder: "Okay, okay! I still have a grudge?"

His eyes were wide open, staring at the other person intently, as if he wanted to release all the anger that had been pent up in his heart for many years.

"Now that you're a champion, you must know the detailed information about our underground network members. So, tell me, over the years, how many criminals who threatened China's national security have I eliminated? How many times have I sneaked into enemy countries alone, risking my life, to successfully assassinate those high-potential trainers and powerful figures? And how many times have I secretly thwarted the carefully planned conspiracies of enemy spies?"

Faced with Luo Hong's series of harsh questions, Li Guanjun was stunned for a moment. He opened his mouth but no sound came out. He could only look at the comrade in front of him who had fought side by side with him with a look of slightly sad and guilty eyes.

But Luo Hong did not intend to stop at this time, and continued to roar: "Thinking back to that undercover mission, if it were not for your ignorance and fearlessness, and your insistence on achieving the goal, how could our entire team be trapped in despair, and ultimately so many brothers died tragically at the hands of the enemy's champion?" At this point, Luo Hong's eyes could not help but turn red, and his voice trembled slightly.

"If it weren't for saving you, would I have lost my most important partner? If my ace Pokémon hadn't died, do you think you deserve to sit on the championship throne?"

"Lao Luo, I know I've let you down personally, and I'm willing to take responsibility for my actions. But I've never considered stepping on my teammates to ascend to the Chinese champion throne. My only thought is to act for the benefit of our nation, just like the oath I swore when I joined the Ground Network Organization. My original intention remains unchanged."

"What a great original intention! Let me tell you, my original intention was to defend my country, but I couldn't even protect my own family. When I fought bloody battles abroad, I lingered on the brink of life and death many times, all for the sake of maintaining national stability and ensuring the safety of my family. In the end, my family members all died tragically in the Pokémon riots caused by the Alliance."

"The former Southwest Champion told me that the sacrifice of a few people is necessary for the safety of the majority."

Li Guanjun was about to respond when he was interrupted by Luo Hong's angry roar.

"Yes, my family was one of the few that were sacrificed. The Alliance didn't fortify that area, but instead focused all their energy on the city center, while the people in the suburbs all died tragically."

"Tell me, my original intention. What was the purpose of my life, the first half of my life, going through life and death? Just to return home from a mission and see my family tragically killed? Is this what you call my original intention?"