In the blink of an eye, the blizzard that had engulfed Ice Island quietly melted away, and a storm with fierce winds and rain began to brew.
"What's happening." A sudden disaster caused the helicopter carrying the live broadcast team to rock violently, and it wasn't just the helicopter—the ocean also began to churn tumultuously.
An overwhelming aura of terror started to spread over this part of the sea.
A massive sense of oppression even caused the battling Divine Birds, mired in chaos, to freeze for a moment, hovering in mid-air.
At the same time.
Mikkeli on the sea's surface, Ke Na on the island, and Fang Yuan in the sky all looked towards the roiling sea below the three Divine Birds.
"It's coming—" The three top Trainers' hearts skipped a beat.
After Fang Yuan's reminder, the other two knew what Pokemon was about to appear.
"Woo————!!"
In the chaotic sea, along with a cry like a whale's roar, a spiraling cyclone shot into the sky, and a towering water column rose from nowhere; a silver beast appeared furiously among the three Divine Birds, its figure majestic and regal. Its presence, along with the Divine Birds' seemingly stupefied halt in battle, momentarily left everyone in the helicopter breathless.
"Cameras... Cameras, quick!!!"
Seeing this Pokemon, the television crew shouted frantically, finding it incredible. Just a moment ago, Professor Ivy had spoken about a chance to resolve the disaster—Lugia, the legendary Sea God...
And now...
"It's Lugia, the Sea God Lugia has appeared!!"
Everyone watched with great anticipation and excitement as the silver figure, with mere presence alone, subdued the Divine Birds' rebellion, their expressions one of astonishment.
"Xiaozhi...?!"
However, just then, Aunt Huazi, looking out through the helicopter's glass window at Lugia's body in the outside world, suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
This remark from Aunt Huazi left both Dr. Oak and Professor Ivy completely baffled.
But soon enough, including the entire press team and the outsiders Ke Na, Mikkeli, and Fang Yuan, everyone was surprised to discover that behind Lugia, which had emerged from the water flow, a foolish-looking teenager was riding on its back, with a Pikachu on his shoulder.
This iconic duo immediately dumbfounded Dr. Oak and the others.
"A Trainer on the Sea God Lugia's back?!!" The female reporter shouted in shock, and as her words fell, the whole world turned its stunned attention to the blurred image on the television screens.
"Why, why would Xiaozhi be there!! Doesn't he know how dangerous it is!" At this moment, Aunt Huazi didn't care about Lugia at all. Seeing Xiaozhi appearing at the center of the battle, she immediately worried deeply for him.
"Do you know that boy?"
"He's my son Xiaozhi, he..."
As the reporter and Aunt Huazi exchanged words, the global audience found the situation incredibly strange.
"Mrs. Huazi, please don't worry too much for now," Professor Ivy said, holding Huazi's hand, "According to legend, Lugia chooses a capable controller, a Trainer, to join it in quelling the gods' rage and saving the world. Perhaps Xiaozhi was chosen by Lugia."
"Saving the world and such..." Huazi was only concerned about Xiaozhi's safety.
At that moment, Dr. Oak was also in shock, knowing that Xiaozhi was indeed no ordinary kid. He had—could it be—ridden Lugia into the midst of this disaster??
However, regardless, now that Lugia had appeared and the Divine Birds had ceased their battle, the spirits of the press team were lifted.
Reporter Amy was so excited she said to the camera, "The legendary Lugia, along with the Trainer recognized by Lugia, have appeared in the area of the Three Divine Birds' melee, stopping their battle. It seems that the incident is about to come to an end..."
"Chirp————"
Outside.
The Divine Birds were indeed stunned by Lugia, which is linked to the Orange Archipelago's natural balance, and the Sea God exists precisely to check their power.
Amidst Lugia's oppressive aura, besides suppressing the power of the Divine Birds, there was also a soothing of their souls.
Lugia hoped they would calm down and act with discretion.
"Awesome." Riding on Lugia's back, Xiaozhi saw how efficiently Lugia had intimidated the three formidable birds beside them, and immediately became overjoyed.
He quickly glanced around and soon saw Dragonite in the distance as well as a somewhat surprised Fang Yuan. Seeing Fang Yuan was unharmed, Xiaozhi let out a sigh of relief.
He had misjudged Lugia.
Lugia really was powerful.
"So that is Lugia," Ke Na said, impressed at the sight of Lugia's appearance, which with one look had stopped the Three Divine Birds' battle.
"Is it over?" Mikkeli also smiled faintly, hoping that such an event would not occur in Hoenn.
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Fang Yuan, after his initial surprise, remained grave.
"No, those three Pokemon are resisting Lugia's suppression!" Mewtwo's voice suddenly announced.
At the same time.
Lugia, who everyone believed had successfully suppressed the Three Divine Birds, also changed its expression, sensing their rebellious force.
Though Lugia was constantly growing stronger, the Divine Birds, having unexpectedly gained the Tablet, were no longer as they were centuries ago. United, they shattered Lugia's oppressive atmosphere with a thunderous blast.
If it had been before the Divine Birds' chaos, they would have revered Lugia. But now, after a momentary instinctive fear, their confused consciousness swiftly flooded their brains again.