Chapter 559: A Righteous Gang Beating

"I'm going to slaughter you!"

Fradri's fury was directed entirely at All Baimu and his Mega Bosswell.

His will drove the mechanical tentacles behind him to full power, and the intense red light caused a terrifying vortex of energy to swirl around the shiny Mega Gyarados before him.

"Burn Up!"

"Roar!"

The shiny Mega Gyarados spread its broad, wing-like fins wide, and as a halo resembling a solar corona expanded outward, a massive blazing fireball rolled forth, radiating a heat so intense it warped the air!

"Protect!"

"Gyao!"

Mega Bosswell slammed both claws into the ground, and a honeycomb-patterned barrier of light rose up before it.

But the moment the two made contact—

Crack-crack-crack—

The glass-shattering crack-crack sounds rang out continuously, chilling the heart.

In a single exchange, the Protect that claimed nothing in all the world could shake it already showed signs of being unable to withstand the blow!

What the hell kind of off-type special move is this coming from a physical attacker?

No wonder Champion Dawu was having such a hard fight!

All Baimu clenched his jaw tight.

The terrifying heat of Burn Up leaked out through the cracks in the Protect barrier, and All Baimu, whose heart was linked with Mega Bosswell's, could almost feel what it was like to be burned alive.

He'd laughed at Fradri in the anime back in the day for not knowing how to build a moveset, but now he realized the man had no need for one at all—just use whichever move hits hardest!

Power can be compensated for with outside tools!

"Psycho Cut!"

A pale-blue wave of psychic energy surged in from the side, instantly shattering the Burn Up fireball!

Boom!

The fireball burst into brilliant fireworks that scattered across the entire laboratory, and All Baimu and Mega Bosswell both felt their spirits lift.

At this moment—

Two hands landed on his left and right shoulders.

"All Baimu, thanks for the assist."

"You're as reckless as ever—what you said earlier actually scared me a little."

Miss Xijiana and Champion Dawu had appeared at his two sides, giving him a slight nod, while Mega Salamence and Mega Metagross had also come to stand beside Mega Bosswell.

The three Mega-Evolved Pokémon exchanged a glance, then all let out low roars at the Mega Gyarados at once.

All Baimu: "..."

When did he become the center of attention?

And rather than posing in front of Fradri, he would actually have preferred to let Miss Xijiana and Champion Dawu use that opening to sneak-attack Fradri's real body...

Well, for people from the mainstream regions, that kind of tactical style was still asking too much.

A fair and square three-on-one to send Fradri to prison, then?

That wasn't bad either!

"Let's put an end to all of this right here! Fradri!"

He shouted at Fradri at the top of his lungs: "The one who has the Way has many to help him; the one who has lost the Way has few! You standing here alone proves your failure!"

"Absurd!"

Fradri could not stand such talk, and roared in fury:

"How could a yellow-haired brat like you comprehend the great righteousness of our cause? This rotten world needs reformers like us! You are nothing more than the rotting refuse of this world putting up a last-ditch resistance!"

"Reformers?"

All Baimu's expression turned contemptuous at the appearance of that word, and his gaze at Fradri was full of pity; he had originally wanted to provoke the latter with words.

He hadn't expected the anime version of Fradri to actually say something like this...

Talking to a madman who has no self-awareness really is a foolish thing to do!

"And you think you're worthy!?"

He pointed at Fradri and called out crisply: "Heavy Slam!"

At the same time, Champion Dawu's and Miss Xijiana's commands rang out as well.

"Meteor Mash!"

"Giga Impact!"

And although All Baimu's original intention had been to argue no further, Fradri had clearly been stung by his gaze and his words, and bellowed:

"Stubborn, rotting refuse! All of you, die! Hyper Beam!"

"Roar!"

Mega Gyarados spread its broad fins wide, and uncontrollable energy surged wildly from the triangular vents on its sides, sending it into high-speed flight in an instant!

A terrifying light of destruction gathered in its mouth, and the instant the fastest Mega Metagross drew near, it suddenly roared and fired!

Boom—!

The intense flash shattered the outer silver light of Mega Metagross and blasted it flying.

Then it whipped its head around to sweep at the Mega Salamence right behind, and the pitch-black pillar of light, its power undiminished, gradually stripped away the X-shaped sky-blue energy aura granted by its Ability.

Boom! Boom!

Two plumes of smoke curled into the air.

These two powerful Pokémon, Mega Metagross and Mega Salamence, were actually no match for Mega Gyarados in a single exchange!

The overwhelming destructive force caused Fradali's expression to soften.

But before the Mega Gyarados could sweep the remaining pitch-black energy pillars elsewhere, a flash of silver light suddenly shot up from the ground and slammed hard into its chest and belly!

Boom!

Silver light exploded!

"How is this possible!?"

"Gyaa—"

Mega Gyarados let out a pained roar, and along with Fradali, stared in disbelief at the extremely cold-eyed Mega Metagross.

When did this guy get down there?

All Baimu shouted: "Grab it! Drag it down!"

"Gugo!"

Mega Metagross wrapped both arms around Mega Gyarados's bulky body, forcibly dragging it down from the air, and with its absurd weight, pinned down this Pokémon that accelerated by spraying energy from the drainage ports on both sides!

"Dragon Tail!"

Fradali roared out the command.

Mega Gyarados's massive tail shimmered with a cyan glow, and with a swing it whipped viciously into Mega Metagross's back—

Thwack!

Amid the tremendous noise, Mega Metagross stood immovable, not even a flicker of change in its expression.

Just like a flesh fist cannot breach a metal barrier.

Even with the Legendary Mega Stone and the neural link device amplifying Mega Gyarados's attacks, it still couldn't shake the silver-fortress-like Mega Metagross!

The Wall of Despair that makes physical attackers despair — nothing more, nothing less!

"Mega Gyarados! Use Hyper Beam!"

"Gyaa—"

Mega Gyarados responded to Fradali's words with frantic struggling, more energy pouring out from the drainage ports on both sides, and a darkness in its mouth even more terrifying than before gathering into a beam.

But during this brief moment of entanglement—

The Mega Metagross and Mega Salamence that had been sent flying earlier had already reformed their stances, and under their respective Trainers' commands, charged at Mega Gyarados from both sides with everything they had!

"Comet Punch!"

"Giga Impact!"

Mega Gyarados had nowhere to dodge!

Boom! Boom!

The earth-shattering explosions echoed throughout the entire floor of the building, and the floorboards above and below let out cracking sounds as if they could not bear the strain.

The surrounding load-bearing walls also seemed unable to withstand this impact, and the creaking sounds of metal fatigue reached All Baimu's ears.

In an instant.

A gust of wind swept in, completely dispersing the thick smoke filling the floor.

The three Pokémon led by Mega Metagross stood perfectly fine, and beneath them was the differently-colored Gyarados that had reverted to its original form due to stamina depletion.

Two rounds.

Taken down!

"Your reliance is nothing, Fradali."

All Baimu looked at Fradali, who was still hovering in front of the Legendary Mega Stone, and stated this fact plainly.

Although it was only their first time cooperating, he and Champion Dawu and Miss Xijiana barely needed to communicate, completing a simple tactical strategy: in the first round, two Pokémon actively lured the enemy; in the second round, one Pokémon restrained while the remaining two attacked.

Compared to this.

Fradali might possess strength comparable to a Champion or even higher, yet he still couldn't defeat three Trainers who could match him through energy enhancement alone.

"Abandon your pointless struggling and surrender, Representative Fradali. Your insane plan was always just a pipe dream."

Champion Dawu followed up with persuasion.

Miss Xijiana also said: "This world isn't as rotten as you say — stop daydreaming!"

"Hmph…"

Fradali coldly snorted and was about to say something, when his gaze suddenly lifted toward the area behind the three.

Several voices rang out in response.

"Fradali! Your conspiracy ends here!"

"Kogga!"

"Representative… you really have been deceiving me all along…"

"Fradali! Stop! It's over, everything is over."

Damn it.

It's a total mess!

All Baimu twitched the corner of his mouth, turned his head, and sure enough saw Ash, Greninja, Alain, Mega Charizard X, and Palermo.

What are these guys here for? A grand finale cameo?

"Ash! Alain! How are you here!?" Champion Dawu was also very surprised — by his thinking, the former should have been at the base camp, and the latter should have gone to help him dig for fossils!

Miss Xijiana frowned slightly. "I hope things don't get more complicated…"

And Fradali, upon seeing these three people, fell silent for a moment.

"Alain, Palermo… I see, so you've all chosen to betray me."

He turned his head to look nearby, trying to find those four female admins, but the four had already been blown away somewhere unknown in the earlier explosion.

"Hahaha… hahahaha… hahahahaha—"

Fradari laughed like a madman, and the mechanical tentacles on his back suddenly turned toward a certain spot, releasing three beams of red light.

"Luo Tuo!"

The hidden Duolong Baruto hurriedly fled.

Tch!

The ambush failed! Can the machinery on his back actually see through invisible Pokémon? By sensing energy waves?

Or was the timing just too late…

All Baimu frowned inwardly; he had actually been inclined to launch the ambush when the Mega Gyarados attacked.

But the energy waves from that guy were too fierce—even if the Hyper Beam wouldn't damage Duolong Baruto, it could still force the latter to reveal itself.

Fortunately, the failed ambush wasn't a big problem.

Justice's ganging-up reinforcements have arrived!

"A fellow who only knows petty theft has actually pushed me this far…"

Fradari stared coldly at All Baimu, clearly hating him to the bone. "But my wish will not wither here! No matter the cost! I will change this world!"

He roared as the mechanical tentacles on his back suddenly swiveled, firing red light toward the giant stone!

Everyone was startled.

At the same time.

Duolong Baruto struck again!

"Luo Tuo!"

"Xi Ya!"

The two small Duolongs shrieked as they charged the mechanical tentacles, precisely taking out two of them—but while giving chase, the Legendary giant stone beside them suddenly erupted with terrifying energy waves!

Hum!

Boom!

The glass encasing the Legendary giant stone suddenly shattered!

Everyone was affected by the energy shockwave and flying glass shards, their heads spinning for a moment.

"Fall back! Fall back now!"

All Baimu shouted, then watched as Fradari laughed wildly and merged into the giant stone, a Zygarde Cell appearing on his chest.

"Destroy this world!"

In an instant.

A shocking transformation occurred on the giant stone—countless spikes extended from around it, and it rapidly swelled, bursting through the ceiling!

Crimson, thick vines thrashed wildly!

Everyone watched the scene in stunned silence.

Pachira covered her mouth. "Fradari… why…"

Champion Dawu hurriedly waved his hand. "Get out! Get out now! Don't attack yet!"

He feared the transformed giant stone might be some kind of bomb—if it exploded when attacked, no one present would survive; they'd all be reduced to scraps.

The people and their Pokémon immediately chose to leave the building, along with the fainted Shiny Gyarados and the Flare Team executives who had rolled into a corner.

Fortunately.

During their battle, the interior of the building had already been swept clean by the International Police; anything of value had long since been taken.

Everyone safely reached the outside of the building and watched helplessly as Fradari's research lab's main building completely collapsed amid the thrashing giant vines, with the bizarre and monstrous stone Zygarde at the center drawing all eyes.

"So it still came to this…"

Champion Dawu's tone was heavy. He had wanted to bring Fradari to justice, but at this point whether the man was even still alive was a question.

Besides, what was to be done with this stone Zygarde? It was clearly the task assigned to him, yet it had escalated to this state.

"Champion…"

Alan, seemingly awakened from his deception, clenched both fists.

The others looked at this terrifying scene and the dreadful celestial phenomena that seemed to respond to the stone Zygarde, each wearing a different expression.

Miss Xijiana sighed softly and said, "Just what I feared comes to pass. All Baimu, do you have a good plan?"

"I do."

"Just as I thought… Hmm?"

Everyone stared blankly toward the center—at All Baimu, whose expression was utterly calm, one might even say a little strange.

"All Baimu! What are you planning to do!"

Champion Dawu asked quickly. Even though he often found this new friend's ideas peculiar, he felt that now he should seriously consider any proposal.

The goal was to resolve the situation.

All Baimu met everyone's gaze, shook his head, and said, "I don't need to do anything, and neither do you—

"It's them who will do it."

As his words fell.

"Hee hee hee hee—it's finally Hu Pa's turn to take the stage!"

A rough shout rang out. Everyone turned their heads and suddenly spotted a purple-haired, six-armed giant floating not far away, looking smugly at the stone Zygarde.

Immediately after.

A proclamation-like voice appeared on the other side.

I am Zygarde! Guardian of Order! I shall show you my power—this world shall not be destroyed by you!

Layers of radiant green light blazed to life. Countless beams of green light streaked across the sky, transforming into a colossal green pillar of light that pierced heaven and earth, illuminating the entire sky!

In the blink of an eye.

Another giant appeared, with jet-black, pale green, blue-red and other colors flowing across its body, the majestic and grand sight making one's heart tremble.

"That is—"

"Zygarde's Complete Form! The true guardian of the natural order!"

No need for All Baimu to introduce, Pachira answered Satoshi's doubt one step ahead.

But it was not yet over.

Above the firmament.

Pitch-black rolling clouds whirled like a vortex, rapidly spreading to cover the entire sky; accompanied by a roar that shook the universe, a jet-black dragon plunged down, its golden long whiskers swaying in the wind—how sacred!

"Rayquaza! The Mega-Evolved Rayquaza!"

"Roar—!"

Two Legendary Pokémon and one Mythical Pokémon surrounded the giant Zygarde from three directions; after a brief stillness like time had paused—

They unleashed their terrifying moves capable of destroying heaven and earth!

Azure light! Black light! Green light!

Boom—!

Three intense flashes rose slowly before everyone like nuclear explosions!

All sounds fell silent.

Only the afterglow remained!

"I told you, your reliance is nothing at all." All Baimu murmured softly.