It intended to show Xiaozhi the so-called power of the Sea God.
"This is—" "Pika—"
At the same time, appearing out of nowhere on Lugia's back, Xiaozhi and Pikachu were stunned and then filled with excitement.
"Then let's hurry!! Otherwise, Brother Fang Yuan might be in danger!!" Xiaozhi urged.
"As you wish!!" Lugia also knew it couldn't delay any longer, nodded, and then planned to head to Ice Island.
"Hey— Xiaozhi!!!"
At this moment, the rapid turn of events left Misty, Brock, and Fulula dumbstruck.
What's going on, to disparage Lugia and yet still ride it??
Xiaozhi, are you sure you're not cheating?
"Everyone, don't worry!"
On Lugia's back, Xiaozhi reassured everyone that he wouldn't be in any danger.
The next second, Lugia burst through the seabed as if carving a path through the ocean, diving deep into it.
Watching Lugia and Xiaozhi leave, everyone present didn't know what to say.
"However, why do I always feel that this legendary Sea God doesn't seem very reliable?" Brock said gravely, looking at Fulula and Dumb King.
Dumb King: "Ah dumb... According to the prophetic legends, it is recorded that Lugia needs to cooperate with a special item to quell the disaster... Perhaps, at this moment, Lugia has become stronger than the legends? So... that might be why it's so confident."
Dumb King also pondered, probably.
"Really?" "Xiaozhi... won't be in danger, right?!" The three were deeply worried for Xiaozhi.
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At this time.
On Ice Island.
The situation had evolved into Mikkeli, Heavenly King Ke Na, and Fang Yuan fleeing from the Three Divine Birds.
The situation for all three was quite awkward.
With their strength, each could fight a Divine Bird alone, and although it couldn't be said to be an easy victory, at least they could resist for a while.
But the problem was, there were now three Legendary Pokémon and not just one, and the residual effects of the three-way battle left almost no room for others to get involved.
However, the current state of the battle did give the trio an opportunity to show off their skills.
Mikkeli rode Milotic, swimming through the ocean, and demonstrated his outstanding coordination as a Gorgeous Master, resolving the approaching Three Divine Birds' battle waves time and again.
And Heavenly King Ke Na held firm on the edge of the island; the absolute Defense of the Ice Legion could also withstand the battle waves of the Three Divine Birds.
As for Fang Yuan, he was riding a Dragonite in the air, maneuvering around; the combination of Dragonite, Eevee, and Victini also ensured that the battle waves of the Three Divine Birds did not affect him.
Mikkeli and Heavenly King Ke Na were still okay, but Fang Yuan was unfamiliar to many.
At this time, through the live broadcast, seeing him flying effortlessly in the air, weaving through the Three Divine Birds, many couldn't help but memorize this Trainer.
At the moment, the Three Divine Birds were in a frenzy, not satisfied with just fighting on their own; they also approached Fang Yuan, Heavenly King Ke Na, and Mikkeli, who had just resisted their moves, trying to obliterate these meddlesome fellows with the residual waves of their battle.
This scene made the Trainers following the live broadcast from the Orange Archipelago's current situation incredibly anxious.
"Even Heavenly King Ke Na... can only passively resist their battle waves?"
The reporter sister from Little Orange TV Station was a fan of Ke Na, and seeing that Ke Na could only passively resist and was powerless to intervene and stop the rampage of the Three Divine Birds, she murmured.
"That's correct. The Three Divine Birds of the Orange Archipelago are called divine spirits in legend, creatures of myth. Currently, in this world, no Trainer has stepped into the Legendary Realm. Human power is somewhat helpless in the face of Legendary Pokémon that can change nature." Dr. Oak sighed:
"That's why I switched careers to become a Researcher, studying the relationship between humans and Pokémon. I believe that only through peaceful coexistence between humans and Pokémon can the world develop harmoniously."
"Heavenly King Ke Na... and Master Mikkeli are both exceptional Trainers, and so is the Trainer riding Dragonite. Yet it seems the collective power of the Three Divine Birds has already affected regions outside the Orange Archipelago. It's beyond human capability to contend with, and they alone will probably be unable to resolve this incident..." Professor Ivy said worriedly.
Hearing the remarks of Dr. Oak and Professor Ivy, the people in front of the television were gravely silent.
Even the Kings and Champions from other regions, upon hearing the two professors' discussion, had nothing to say. Indeed, even if they were to come to the Orange Archipelago at this moment, they would be powerless.
"Is there really no way?" the reporter sister asked unwillingly, as the broadcast was live, and she couldn't let everyone lose faith.
"There is. As I said before, in legend, the Sea God Lugia can quell the chaos of the Three Divine Birds and save the world."
"Just like in the Hoenn legends, when Groudon and Kyogre fought over Natural Energy causing a disaster that affected the entire continent, Rayquaza would appear to calm everything. In the legends of the Orange Archipelago, the Sea God Lugia is the key figure in quelling disasters," Professor Ivy added.
"But... where is Lugia..." the reporter sister wondered.
Her words left countless people silent. Lugia, another name from legend, where to find Lugia now?
Countless people were speculating how this incident would conclude. Tens of thousands of eyes were glued to the screens, hoping for a turnaround. As if the people's prayers had an effect, suddenly, the entire Ice Island Sea Area was engulfed in a terrifying cyclone.