Chapter 382: Palkia, Chi‑Energy Barrage, Rapid Fire!

Huo La stood silently in place, his gaze fixed on Deoxys and Regigigas, without rashly interjecting.

He could not understand that obscure, incomprehensible Cosmic Language, yet he could clearly see Deoxys's change—on the face that was always expressionless, like a dead fish, now a never‑before‑seen lively expression had suddenly appeared.

Anger, doubt, and bewilderment continuously intertwined and surged in its eyes, and even the Chaonengbodong around its body became chaotic.

The cross‑species exchange lasted for a long time, and only when the gems on Regigigas's chest gradually dimmed did Deoxys cease the Cosmic Language in its mouth, its surrounding light receded, it did not glance at Huo La again, turned and slipped back into the Master Ball at its waist; the Master Ball instantly returned to its cold emptiness, as if the emotionally agitated Deoxys had never appeared.

Huo La stared at the dormant Master Ball, his brows slightly furrowed, his mind full of doubt—what exactly had Deoxys heard to provoke such a strong reaction?

He steadied himself, just as he was about to ask Regigigas about the truth of the system, Regigigas's aged and imposing voice sounded again, breaking his thoughts.

"I know what you want to ask," Regigigas's tone remained calm, yet carried an unchallengeable certainty, "As long as you can defeat my children, you will know everything I know, and the Stone Tablet I possess will also be handed to you."

Huo La fell silent again, his fingertips tightening slightly.

The five legendary Pokémon giants possessed overwhelming strength; defeating them was far from easy.

But this time, he did not choose to turn and leave.

Huo La slowly lifted his head, his gaze sequentially sweeping over Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki and Regidrago.

He took a deep breath, his expression solemn as he nodded, his tone firm: "Fine! Tomorrow I will wait for you at the Temple Entrance."

Regigigas said nothing more, its massive body still perfectly still.

For it, as long as it remains motionless, it can steadily protect the entire Snow Peak; wherever the battle takes place, there will be no major problem.

Since Huo La chose to duel at the Temple Entrance, it would not refuse, treating it merely as adding a touch of ceremony to this Trial.

The next morning, the first ray of sunlight broke through the clouds, spilling onto the Snow Peak perpetually covered in ice and snow, coating the pristine snow with a faint golden rim.

Huo La, accompanied by Xiao Zhao, Shan Kui, and Bin Lian, arrived early at the Snow Peak Temple Entrance, his expression solemn as he prepared for battle.

Meanwhile, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki and Regidrago had long been standing on the open ground at the Temple Entrance, their bodies covered with the snow that fell last night, resembling five small mountains blanketed in white.

After returning from the Snow Peak Temple yesterday, he immediately sought Deoxys, pressing it about its conversation with Regigigas, but Deoxys remained utterly silent; no matter how he asked, it would not utter another word.

Until Huo La was about to give up the inquiry, Deoxys's cold voice finally rang in his mind, its tone still flat: "I will help you in today's battle."

That single sentence fell into silence again, and no further sound was heard.

Huo La raised his hand to touch the Master Ball at his waist, then glanced at the five legendary Pokémon before him, his gaze gradually sharpening.

He inhaled deeply, Huo La stepped forward, his eyes fixed on the Snow Peak Temple Depths, proclaiming loudly: "Regigigas, I am ready!"

His voice echoed across the open Snow Peak Temple Entrance, clear and powerful, yet Regigigas gave no response.

The next second, the five legendary giants that had been standing still began to move.

They each shook their massive bodies, shaking off the snow covering them; the snow fell in clumps, forming small piles on the ground, gradually revealing their original forms, each exuding a strong and heavy aura.

The first to step out of the line was Registeel.

It was entirely deep gray, its body round like a sphere, covered with orderly black stripes that outlined a steady silhouette;

Its face bore seven red dots arranged in a regular hexagonal pattern, giving a hint of mystery; each of its two thick black arms had three sturdy fingers, and its legs were robust cylinders, firmly supporting its massive frame, and with each step the ground trembled slightly.

Huo La's gaze hardened, without any hesitation, he immediately pulled from his pack the massive ball containing Palkia, and gently tossed it.

The Heavy Ball arced through the air, its light surging wildly, Palkia's figure instantly materialized, landing steadily opposite Registeel, surrounded by a faint Spatial Power, its gaze icy, devoid of any warmth, its Intimidation matching Registeel's.

In the Snow Peak Temple Depths below, Regigigas remained perfectly still, yet the six colored gems on its chest began to emit a faint glow, light patterns flowing and flashing between the gems; evidently, it was also watching the battle, its thoughts unknown.

"Palkia, swift victory!" Huo La ordered in a deep voice, his tone firm, without any hesitation.

Palkia slowly turned its head, its icy gaze sweeping over Huo La, a hint of resentment and defiance in its eyes, yet ultimately bound by the post‑capture contract, unable to defy Huo La's command.

Huo La immediately retrieved from his pack the Great White Treasure Jade that glimmered with a luminous white sheen, his fingertips lightly touching the jade, instantly activating its power.

With the Great White Treasure Jade's empowerment, Palkia's form suddenly changed, instantly shifting into its Origin Forme.

Its shape became akin to a centaur, the tail fluffy like a horse's mane, the head resembling an ornate knight's helm with sharp lines; the purple ring at its waist shimmered with undulating light, the disc on its shoulder fused tightly with the wings unfurled behind, the Spatial Power around it surged dramatically, its aura several times stronger than before.

Seeing Palkia's Origin Forme, a flash of resolve crossed Huo La's eyes, and he immediately issued the command: "Palkia, Chi‑Energy Barrage, rapid fire!"