Chapter 28: Trying to Fish in Troubled Waters?
A terrifying beam of energy erupted from Necrozma’s mouth.
But just before it could strike Kyurem, Necrozma’s body was sent flying once again as Rayquaza, soaring through the air, slammed into it.
The Flash Cannon carved a deep fissure into the earth. Though it didn’t hit Kyurem directly, the explosive shockwave still inflicted some damage.
“Necrozma, Dragon Rage…”
At Chen Nian’s command, Necrozma opened its maw and unleashed a torrent of multicolored energy toward Kyurem.
Meanwhile, Chen Nian, recalling Necrozma’s earlier Ultra Burst evolution, formulated a plan to maintain its enhanced state.
Before he had captured Necrozma, it had already absorbed the power of Solgaleo and Lunala. Its current evolution into its Ultra form proved that the energies of those two Legendary Pokémon still resided within it.
So, without hesitation, Chen Nian issued another order:
“Necrozma, try to enter Dawn Wings form!”
The moment the words left his mouth, Necrozma’s body underwent another drastic transformation.
Seconds later, Necrozma now in its Dawn Wings form, also known as Dusk Mane Necrozma, emerged!
Seeing its opponent shift forms again, the Mega-Evolved Rayquaza roared and charged forward.
Chen Nian, thrilled by Necrozma’s successful transformation, wasted no time.
“Use Moongeist Beam!”
“Restrain Rayquaza with Psychic, then hit it with Moongeist Beam!”
Moongeist Beam was Dawn Wings Necrozma’s ultimate move. If it landed, Rayquaza would be in for a world of pain.
In its Dawn Wings form, Necrozma clashed with Rayquaza once more.
But then—a sudden disturbance!
A Hyper Beam streaked across the night sky, striking Kyurem directly.
Already severely injured, Kyurem let out a piercing cry of agony.
……
The appearance of a new combatant made both Dusk Mane Necrozma and Rayquaza instinctively halt their battle.
When Chen Nian’s gaze turned skyward, he saw a Salamence circling above!
……
“Salamence!?”
His expression darkened as he spotted the Pokémon—and the human standing on its back.
Some people really have a death wish.
After all the effort he’d put into calming Kyurem, were they really trying to provoke it into a full-blown rampage?
……
The moment he saw Salamence and the unfamiliar trainer, Chen Nian had already guessed their intentions.
This guy is here to take advantage of the chaos.
Seeing Kyurem injured must have overridden his sense of self-preservation.
I got careless. I was so focused on battling Rayquaza that I didn’t notice this reckless fool sneaking into the battlefield.
Without wasting another second, Chen Nian commanded Necrozma:
“Get them out of here—now.”
……
As Salamence’s attack left Kyurem critically wounded, Chen Xinghe—standing atop the dragon’s back—felt a surge of excitement.
Could I actually have a chance to capture Kyurem this time?
This trip was absolutely worth it.
He barked an order at Salamence:
“Fly down and hit Kyurem with another Hyper Beam!”
“Don’t give it a chance to fight back!”
But the moment the words left his mouth, Chen Xinghe and his Salamence were overcome with a bone-chilling dread.
It felt as though something monstrous had locked onto them.
Chen Xinghe’s breath caught in his throat.
……
His head snapped up—and his face froze in horror.
His pupils contracted to pinpricks.
Before him, hovering silently, was the awe-inspiring, pressure-radiating form of Dusk Mane Necrozma.
Its crimson eyes burned into him.
Every hair on Chen Xinghe’s body stood on end.
Years of instinct screamed at him—this creature was about to attack.
Desperately, he stammered:
“W-Wait! Don’t misunderstand!”
“I’m on your side!”
“They were ganging up on you earlier—I came to help!”
“I’m only after Kyurem! I won’t interfere with your fight against Rayquaza!”
But Necrozma remained unmoved.
It lunged forward, its wing slamming into Salamence and hurling the dragon backward.
Then, it opened its jaws, preparing to unleash another Hyper Beam.
Sensing imminent danger, Chen Xinghe frantically commanded Salamence to dodge.
Author’s Note:Some clarifications on the story’s settings:
The Master Ball provided by the system is an upgraded version, guaranteeing a 100% capture rate and the Pokémon’s loyalty.
While the protagonist has gained psychic abilities, his combat power doesn’t match Necrozma’s. His body can’t handle the full extent of his powers yet, so his strength grows gradually over time.
Some readers think the romance develops too fast, but that’s not the case. The female lead already had high affection for him, and their relationship progresses naturally. The protagonist isn’t a simp—helping her is as trivial to him as giving a beggar $100 on the street.
The female lead’s family background and the Li family’s subplot are more complex than they seem. This isn’t just simple face-slapping—later twists will surprise you.
No, the Pokémon League’s leaders aren’t based on the Five Elders (from One Piece), and they aren’t the final bosses. The story will eventually shift to the Pokémon world, and so far, no one has guessed the plot correctly.
Cosmog is currently in a regressed state (explained later). For now, it’s just a cute companion. Characters like Lillie and the Masked Royal will appear in the future.
Lastly, this is a harem story.