webnovelfull Chapter 429 Phoenix King Feathers
Chapter 429 Phoenix King Feathers
A crisp "ding" sound suddenly rang out, and the electronic synthesized voice echoed in Zhang Heng's mind.
"Next, we will open a Fire-type gift pack for the host, which may randomly grant you a Fire-type starter Pokémon or a Super S-rank item."
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained—Ho-Oh..."
"What??? Ho-Oh???"
Zhang Heng's eyes widened, his pupils contracting sharply. As a first-level god with divine authority, Ho-Oh's uniqueness was a common understanding among all trainers.
How could this possibly be given away as a gift?
Before the words were finished, the system notification sounded louder in my mind.
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Super S item [Phoenix King Feather x 1]"
“Phoenix… Phoenix King’s feather?! What is this thing?” Zhang Heng muttered to himself, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing his palm.
As if sensing the host's confusion, the pale blue system interface slowly unfolded in his mind, and a line of shimmering text gradually appeared:
【Ho-Oh Feather】Effect: Revive. Whether human or Pokémon, as long as it is a living being with an intact body, the Revive spell can be cast.
(Note: This item is a one-time consumable and will disappear immediately after use. Please do not remove it from the system space unless absolutely necessary!)
"Isn't this just a one-time resurrection experience card?" Zhang Heng rubbed his chin. "Although it restricts the integrity of the body, meaning it must be used in a short time, it's a good thing if it can save lives in critical moments."
His eyes gradually brightened; this item undoubtedly added a powerful talisman to his life in the perilous world of Pokémon.
Zhang Heng's brow furrowed slightly as his gaze swept over the last warning: "Do not remove it unless absolutely necessary..."
He murmured to himself, countless guesses flashing through his mind in an instant, "Is the system afraid that Ho-Oh will discover the whereabouts of the feather? Could it be that this feather was 'plucked' from a Mega Finch? Then what exactly is the background of this mysterious system?"
However, these thoughts flashed through his mind like shooting stars, and he quickly shook his head and rejected them.
"Garlic Bird, let's not think about these things for now."
Zhang Heng patted his cheeks. "I should focus on the fire attribute I just drew. I was so sleepy, but someone's brought me a pillow!"
With a thought, the system interface switched to the attribute extraction section.
This was the third and final attribute he had drawn. From this point on, he would no longer be restricted by attribute taming.
The addition of the Fire type is perfect. As a major offensive type, it not only works perfectly with the Sunny Day weather system, but more importantly, the mission can be completed simply by catching three Fire-type Pokémon.
In this way, he can quickly assemble a complete battle lineup, whether it is sunny or rainy.
Moreover, the fire attribute perfectly compensates for the team's weaknesses: because the fire attribute can not only resist fairy-type and ice-type moves, but also provide excellent synergy defense, and can also deal considerable damage to ice-type moves.
As his thoughts raced, Zhang Heng reached into his backpack and took out eight Poké Balls, gently wiping the dust off their surfaces with a soft cloth.
For Pokémon that had participated in fierce battles in the early morning, he carefully injected them with healing medicine to ensure they were ready to fight in the best possible condition.
Once arranged, the eight Poké Balls were neatly arranged on the table, reflecting a warm luster.
"Azure Flame Blade Demon and Crimson Lotus Cage, this combination has both good looks and strength... Li Guanjun also has a similar combination."
A smile played on Zhang Heng's lips as his fingertips tapped unconsciously on the table. "And then there's the Flame Ace with the Free Agent trait; it's definitely a powerful weapon to disrupt the opponent's rhythm..."
His eyes grew increasingly fervent, and he began to envision the future strength of his team.
The afternoon sun slanted through the blinds of the trainers' dormitory, casting long, thin shadows on the floor.
Zhang Heng did one last check on the Poké Balls, then clipped the eight gleaming Poké Balls to his waist one by one, the metallic clinking sound crisp and clear.
The mighty eagle was already circling outside the window, its silver-gray wings slicing across the sky, its sharp cry making the glass tremble slightly, and tiny sparks of electricity crackling from its tail feathers.
"Let's go, Warrior Eagles..."
"Chirp~"
With the help of the riding Pokémon, Zhang Heng quickly arrived at his destination. However, the academy prohibited the release of Pokémon to avoid causing unnecessary disturbances.
So Zhang Heng walked back to the university, where electronic screens along the main road had already begun playing promotional videos for the event on a loop.
Images of previous students unleashing their Pokémon skills flashed alternately on the screen, attracting passing students to stop and watch.
Led by some classmates, Zhang Heng arrived at the rest area at the back, where the contestants who were participating in the 32-to-8 competition were resting.
Zhang Heng pushed open the door to the athletes' rest area, and the lively conversation abruptly stopped.
All eyes of the contestants turned to him, and the atmosphere on the scene instantly froze.
It's understandable, really. With his ability to control Pokémon to achieve Dynamax, he's like a ferocious beast that has broken into a flock of sheep, making everyone wary. Nobody wants to meet Zhang Heng in the elimination rounds.
Some people lowered their heads and pretended to tidy up their Poké Balls, some whispered to their companions, and some simply turned their faces away. The whole space was filled with an awkward and tense atmosphere.
Zhang Heng sensed the tense atmosphere and calmly surveyed the 31 contestants present.
Among the crowd were several familiar faces, prominent figures from the university; there were also many unfamiliar faces. He spotted Principal Duan's son, and the two exchanged glances and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Just then, a hostile gaze shot over.
Zhang Heng looked over and saw Zhai Yu staring coldly at him, her eyes filled with undisguised hostility. She leaned against the locker, toying with the Mega Evolution Key Stone in her hand.
She was the senior sister who was good at Fairy-type moves. She was predicted by students and mentors to have the strength to be among the top 16 or even the top 8. Last time, in the top 100 competition, she was defeated by Zhang Heng's Gigantamax Duraludon in a 1v2 battle!
However, the Top 100 competition has a revival round mechanism, and Zhai Yu fully demonstrated his strength, breaking into the top 32.
Zhang Heng responded with a smile, saying it was just a competition, not a life-or-death battle in the wild.
Zhai Yu was completely baffled, thinking, "This guy destroyed the grass-type wilderness area that my family invested in, and he's still grinning at me like an idiot."
Not far away, the temporary arena of Goose City Academy resembled an iron fortress.
Thirty-six spotlights on the dome of the venue simultaneously lit up, and amidst the blinding white light, the voices of the university's instructors suddenly rang out: "The round of 32 to 8 elimination matches is now beginning! All contestants, please take your positions!"
Suddenly, more than a dozen streams of colored smoke shot out from around the arena, intertwining in the air to form a huge flame totem, turning the entire venue into a battlefield.
As all the contestants stepped into the temporary venue, the instant heat wave was almost suffocating.
The massive stadium, capable of holding 10,000 people, was packed to capacity, with spectators waving flags and glow sticks in the stands, creating a vibrant and exciting scene.
Eight floating arenas are arranged in a staggered manner in the central airspace, with energy barriers around them emitting a faint blue halo.
After all the contestants stepped into the arena, the giant holographic screen above the venue suddenly lit up.
The 32 avatars, like leaves thrown into a vortex, spun wildly, intertwined and recombine, eventually coalescing into a brand new battle route map, with red and blue lines winding and stretching, pointing straight to the top eight spots.
Zhang Heng's gaze was fixed on the corner of the screen, where his opponent's name was clearly displayed—Lu Renjia.
This senior, who specializes in poison-type moves, is quite famous in the academy. He is standing at the other end of the field, his knuckles white as he grips the Poké Ball tightly.
When their eyes met, a hint of helplessness flashed in Lu Renjia's eyes. He knew all too well that Zhang Heng's ability to make Pokémon Dynamax was like a Damocles' sword hanging over his head.
But a trainer's pride wouldn't allow him to back down. Lu Renjia took a deep breath and stepped onto the battle platform, his steps gradually becoming steady.
Sixteen Rotom drones hummed as they hovered directly above each arena, their red scanning beams sweeping back and forth over the two opposing sides.
"The first round of 2V2 doubles matches has officially begun!"
The moment the electronic sound exploded, Lu Renjia waved both hands, and two Poké Balls shot out into the air.
"Boom!" Purple smoke rose up, and two uniquely designed Pokémon appeared—Proom, which floated in mid-air, resembled a finely operating mechanical engine, with wisps of poisonous mist emanating from its cylinders.
The wheel ball resembles a high-speed spinning poisonous tire, its body wrapped in chilling dark purple patterns.
"A combination of poisonous elements, and they all seem to be related to cars, which is... kind of interesting."
Zhang Heng chuckled as he stroked his chin, his fingertips tracing the patterns on the surface of the Poké Ball.
The next second, two white lights flashed, and the shimmering swamp monster crashed to the ground, kicking up a spray of fine sand and gravel;
The translucent, shimmering Gastly floated eerily in mid-air, a defiant smile playing on its lips.
"Hehe~"
Gastly didn't have the desire to fight. Instead, it let out a chilling cry, then floated behind Zhang Heng and began massaging his shoulders.
Zhang Heng shook his head with a wry smile. It didn't seem to be the right time to let Gastly shine on the actual battlefield.
The Rotom drone's camera quickly zoomed in, capturing the tense atmosphere of the scene in the live broadcast.
"Swamp Monster! Waterfall Climb!"
Swampert's thick, muscular arms rippled with a deafening roar as it swung its paws like oars!
"roar~"
In an instant, two surging streams of water energy coalesced behind it, transforming into two roaring waterfalls.
The waterfall on the left, accompanied by a sharp, piercing sound, swept towards Promlum, who was suspended in mid-air.
The water flow on the right is like a silver dragon emerging from the abyss, rushing straight towards the high-speed rotating wheel ball, and the splashing water explodes into a fine mist in mid-air.
A surge of powerful water energy erupted from beneath Swampert, enveloping its entire body and transforming into a final waterfall that surged forward…