Chapter 482: Strategic Layout Under Conditions

In an instant, on the battlefield true qi bombs and Thunder Balls shuttled back and forth, colliding mid‑air; You Zong and the golden energy auras exploded in layers, dazzling and brilliant, like an intense energy fireworks display.

Bilan, watching from the sidelines, was a bit mesmerized and couldn't help whispering a tease: "This… are we sure this is a Pokemon Battle and not a fireworks show?"

Paipa quickly nodded and agreed: "Exactly, exactly, it's just the colors are a bit too monotonous."

Green, standing aside, had a steady expression, gently shook his head, and with one sentence revealed the key: "It's not as easy as you think."

"After several rounds of close combat, the two Pokemon have already gauged each other's strength, their levels almost equal, hard to tell who is superior. Yindi's battle experience is extremely seasoned."

"Now the two sides are bombarding each other at range; it looks lively, but in fact they are silently draining each other's stamina. Whoever's stamina falters first and shows a flaw will be seized by the opponent, a single strike deciding victory."

Bilan instantly became tense and quickly asked: "So Green Ge, who has the upper hand now?"

Green's gaze locked onto the arena, and he calmly analyzed: "The Electric Terrain continuously amplifies Electric Type moves, giving Yindi a slight edge, but the gap is minimal; the outcome remains unpredictable."

As soon as the words fell, Huo La's Rotom Phone beside him suddenly rang, breaking the standoff atmosphere.

"Incoming call! Xiao Chi Ge is calling!"

The sudden ringtone caused Huo La to momentarily lose focus. The Hisui Fireburst Beast's mind was tugged, its movement stalled slightly, just exposing a fatal flaw.

In that fleeting gap, a Thunder Ball precisely struck the Fireburst Beast's body.

"Now's the time!"

Yindi's eyes sharpened, instantly seizing the opportunity, and in a firm voice ordered, "Mischievous Thunder Bomb, Double-Edge!"

The Shiny Mischievous Thunder Bomb, enshrouded in Electric Light, suddenly accelerated, and with the aid of the Electric Terrain, transformed into a swift golden bolt, charging out at full speed.

The Fireburst Beast couldn't adjust its posture or mount a hasty defense, took the heavy blow head‑on, let out a muffled grunt, and its massive body was slammed out, crashing heavily beyond the battle arena, completely losing its fighting ability.

Huo La took a deep breath, steadied his emotions, and calmly raised his hand to signal: "Captain Yindi, you won this round."

Yindi waved his hand, fairly candid: "It wasn't a fair win; had you not been distracted, I might not have seized this chance."

"No need for formalities." Huo La gently shook his head, his gaze on the Electric Terrain, his tone calm, "With the Electric Terrain continuously boosting your power, my Fireburst Beast was already at a disadvantage; defeat was only a matter of time."

He recalled the exhausted Fireburst Beast, then picked up the Rotom Phone to redial.

The moment the call connected, Red's voice came through, urgent and frantic.

As the conversation continued, Huo La's composure gradually faded, his expression becoming increasingly solemn and deep.

After a brief moment, he hung up.

Huo La looked up toward Spinel nearby; the other seemed to have already read the change in his expression, and without waiting for him to speak, turned and strode out of the arena.

Huo La did not hesitate, immediately quick‑stepping to follow.

Inside the top‑floor office of Zhuoyue Dasha, the atmosphere was hushed and oppressive.

Spinel tapped the cold desk lightly with a single finger, his gaze heavy as he looked at Huo La, and slowly asked for confirmation: "So, your companions Xiao Gang and Xiaoyin were captured by Aimeijiao, and he's using that as leverage, forcing you to hand over the key to open Paradise?"

Huo La's face grew solemn as he nodded: "Exactly."

Spinel let out a soft sigh, a flash of reminiscence and complexity flickered in his eyes, then he quickly suppressed it all.

He cleared his thoughts, his gaze burning as he stared into Huo La's eyes, his tone tinged with inquiry: "With your strength, forcibly rescuing someone isn't difficult. You came to discuss with me, so you must have another plan. Speak, what do you intend?"

Huo La hesitated not at all, each word clear: "I intend to open Paradise."

Upon hearing that, Spinel's brows knit tightly, his expression gaining a few degrees of seriousness and warning: "You also covet immortality, or hope to amplify Pokemon with the power of Luminous? I must remind you, in this world, no one knows the horror and price hidden in Luminous better than I."

"I'm not after those," Huo La shook his head decisively, his tone growing more solemn, "I don't know why Xiao Gang Ge and Xiaoyin were so easily captured, but I know Red Ge's strength perfectly. Even he couldn't save anyone, only bring back the opponent's demands, which shows Aimeijiao's power far exceeds our prior estimates."

He lowered his gaze slightly, voicing his deepest doubt: "I even suspect that behind Aimeijiao there's always another person hidden."

"Someone behind the scenes?" Spinel murmured, then after a moment nodded slowly, "Not unreasonable. Though Aimeijiao is ambitious and obsessive, with his methods he would never dare to sneak back alone to the Explorer Team's headquarters and personally kill his own grandfather Jibeiweng. This whole affair reeks of strangeness."

"The problem lies here," Huo La said heavily, a chill forming in his eyes, "If even his own flesh‑and‑blood relatives could be slain, Aimeijiao's heart has long surpassed ordinary imagination."

"Coincidentally, Aimeijiao's designated negotiation spot is right at the entrance of Paradise," Huo La lifted his eyes, "If there truly is someone behind him, I'll use this chance to pull everyone out; even if not, I'll still seize the opportunity to capture Aimeijiao."

Spinel looked up at Huo La, his tone steady as he asked, "So, what do you need me to do?"

"I need you to compile all possible covert collaborators of Aimeijiao," Huo La said, looking straight at him, "and also deploy personnel to set hidden ambushes around Paradise, ensuring a full backup to prevent any sudden incidents."

"Sure," Spinel nodded slightly, replying directly, "I'll have Yindi organize the data and hand it to you. As for the ambushes, no need for your reminder; I'll arrange them myself. Apart from that, any other requests?"

Huo La gently shook his head, his gaze resolute: "Nothing for now. We'll handle the upcoming situation ourselves."