Chapter 438: Three Legendary Birds Clash

In the center of the Rocket Team's YaXiYaDaoShiYanJiDi on Shamouti Island, lights blaze, and all kinds of precise instruments whir at high speed, emitting a low hum.

XiLaNu entered expressionlessly, their steps steady, radiating a cold aura, as if the fierce battle outside had nothing to do with this place.

Inside the base, the Rocket Team researchers were all focused, their fingers rapidly tapping the instrument keyboards, never glancing away, and not a single one was disturbed by the sounds of battle outside, continuing their work methodically.

A young person in a white lab coat, looking like an assistant, immediately hurried to XiLaNu's side and bowed slightly, awaiting orders.

XiLaNu gave no superfluous words, his tone cold and firm: "The plan is ahead of schedule; commence the procedure to capture Lugia."

"Yes!" the young man replied respectfully, then turned to the surrounding researchers, waving his hand, and shouted, "Everyone, attention! The plan is ahead of schedule; initiate the capture procedure!"

At the command, the researchers immediately quickened their motions, skillfully handling the complex and precise instruments before them.

On the console screen, data streams scrolled rapidly, various parameters flickered, and the whole base's atmosphere instantly grew tense.

Through the massive observation glass at the front of the base, everyone clearly saw the ground on both sides of the base suddenly quake violently, and three huge metal cages slowly rose from deep within the island, their bars entwined with high‑voltage wires that glowed with a cold sheen.

The moment the cages opened, three dazzling shafts of light shot upward—three massive Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, flapping their wings and soaring out, each surrounded by an aura of their respective elemental energy.

What was alarming was that each of the three legendary birds was encased in a heavy mechanical shell, tightly fitted to their bodies, the joints flashing with a cold metallic sheen, clearly modified by the Rocket Team to restrain their power.

Huo La, who had been moving forward with Bilan, suddenly halted his steps and jerked his head toward the direction of the cries.

At this moment in the sky, besides Palkia's massive silhouette maneuvering among the Flying-type Pokémon, the three legendary birds were screaming in agony, their energies tangled in chaos.

Clearly, those mechanical shells were not only restraints but also imposed compulsory mental commands.

The three legendary birds, while howling in excruciating pain, were forced to attack Palkia; sharp flames, bone‑piercing ice, and raging lightning intertwined, forcibly pushing the battlefield step by step toward the sea surface.

Huo La watched the chaotic and grim scene above, his brows tightly knit, his tone full of urgency, and turned to Bilan, asking hastily, "Bilan, how much longer until we reach the base?"

Bilan stared intently at the sky's movement, her expression anxious, then quickly glanced at the path ahead and replied, "Almost there! Turn at the upcoming intersection, that's the base's back door! Only… the lock on the back door is complex; cracking it will take some time."

Huo La clenched his teeth, his tone unmistakably urgent, and said gravely, "A little faster! We can't afford any more delay!"

Bilan dared not hesitate, pushed off her feet, accelerated her sprint again, and the two figures darted like arrows through the base's narrow alleys.

In the blink of an eye, a massive iron door appeared before them—it was the base's back entrance.

Two Rocket Team guards standing by the iron door tensed instantly, shouting, "Who?!"

But they barely had time to adopt a defensive stance; before they could react, Huo La swiftly drew a Pokeball and tossed it back, "Ivysaur, come out! Use Vine Whip!"

A flash of light, Ivysaur appeared, its thick Vine Whip snapped out like lightning, precisely coiling around the guards' necks; with a gentle squeeze, the guards' eyes rolled, and they instantly fell into unconsciousness.

Huo La signaled Ivysaur to drag the unconscious guards into the nearby shadows, while Bilan hurried forward, reaching to touch the lock on the iron door, ready to decode it.

But her hand hadn't reached the lock when Huo La pulled it back. Huo shook his head, saying bluntly, "Decoding is too slow; there's no time!"

Before the words finished, he tossed another Pokeball, his voice firm and powerful, "Come out, Kyurem!"

A dazzling violet flash burst forth, and Kyurem's massive, imposing form materialized, surrounded by dense Shadow Energy; it raised its head and let out an earth‑shaking roar, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Seeing Kyurem appear before them, Bilan's eyes were filled with shock.

"Kyurem, use Ultimate Impact, blast this door open!" Huo La commanded loudly.

Receiving the order, Kyurem spun rapidly, its Shadow Energy coalescing into a dazzling violet meteor, bearing cataclysmic force, and slammed it hard into the massive iron door.

"Boom—!"

A deafening blast erupted, the heavy iron door shattered instantly, fragments scattering everywhere.

Moreover, a violent shockwave swept across, the entire experimental base began to shake violently, instruments emitted piercing alarms, and dust fell from the ceiling in clumps.

Inside the base, researchers who had been calmly focused on their instruments were instantly thrown into chaos by the sudden roar and shaking.

"What's happening? What's going on?!"

"Is the base under attack?!"

Amid the chaos, the assistant forced composure and shouted loudly, "Everyone stay calm! Keep cool! Retrieve the back‑door surveillance immediately and see who broke in!"

The researchers hurriedly responded, fumbling with the instruments, trying to ascertain the sudden situation.

But it was already too late.

Huo La and Bilan had already brought Kyurem and Ivysaur, breaking through the obstacles and storming into the research chamber.

At the same time, the once‑calm sea began to show faint ripples, then a massive vortex rose slowly, its rotating waters churning wave after wave, its force immense, and even from afar one could feel the powerful current.