In the next second, the suction intensified once again. Those holding the crystals were instantly pulled into the rift. Unlike the last time, which felt like passing through a multicolored tunnel, this time gave Gu Yuan the sensation of a Teleport.
His vision blurred for a moment before the surrounding scenery underwent a world-shaking change. Bright sunlight, a gentle breeze, and a vast grassland dotted with flowers met his eyes. Butterflies fluttered about, making it look like a hidden paradise.
However, when Gu Yuan used the system to scan, he discovered numerous Pokémon existing in the vicinity. Some Pokémon had already caught his scent and were rushing toward his position. Although these Pokémon were brave enough, their brains weren't particularly sharp. Being only at the Senior Rank, coming here was essentially just delivering themselves to him on a silver platter.
Despite his thoughts, Gu Yuan had no intention of leaving. Instead, he released Ceruledge and the others, allowing them to enter his shadow. He then released Alakazam, preparing to carefully observe the Pokémon in this spatial rift.
He didn't have to wait long. These Senior Rank Pokémon quickly appeared within his line of sight. Among them were not only Persian but also Ampharos, Shiftry, Honchkrow, and others, spanning multiple regions.
According to the intelligence, there are also Pokémon from the Hisui region here. I wonder when I'll encounter them.
Facing the siege of these Pokémon, Gu Yuan didn't care at all. Conversely, he looked forward to meeting more rare Pokémon. Seeing this suddenly appearing human dare to ignore them, these Pokémon felt as if their dignity had been challenged. They attacked Gu Yuan in unison.
At the same time, Alakazam released its Leader Rank aura and subsequently blocked all of these moves. Psychic energy surged forth, transforming into a giant python that swallowed four Pokémon in succession. After one round of sweeping, these four Pokémon had already lost their ability to battle and fainted.
Alakazam's strikes were well-measured. These four Pokémon would wake up after being unconscious for a while. Using Teleport, Gu Yuan moved toward areas where stronger Pokémon resided. Rather than meeting rare species, he wanted to find those special items to let Charizard break through to the Elite Rank as soon as possible.
"Let's go, Salamence. To the center of the forest."
"I just don't know when Gu Yuan will arrive. I can't wait to see exactly how strong this person who humiliated my Unova League really is."
Sitting on Salamence's back, Sean spoke through gritted teeth. Since the Regional Battle Tournament ended, Sean had truly felt the impact it brought whenever he was abroad. As long as he revealed his identity, he would be met with mockery or disdain. After all, the influence of the Chambers attack incident was simply too atrocious.
Having suffered enough cold shoulders abroad, the person Sean hated most was Gu Yuan, followed by Chambers. Sean didn't care what had actually happened between the two parties, but Gu Yuan's actions had undoubtedly burned all bridges. If he had the chance to meet him, Sean would definitely show no mercy!
It wasn't just Sean; the teammates who came in with him felt the same way. Having Elite Rank strength, they didn't stay in the Unova region but traveled elsewhere to temper themselves, making them the group that felt the impact most deeply.
By now, Gu Yuan had already entered the area where Ace Rank Pokémon were active. There was no other way; the entire spatial rift was simply too vast. Even with his travel speed, he couldn't reach the territory of Elite Rank Pokémon in a short time. After all, this spatial rift was like a giant circle, with strength gradually increasing toward the center.
After pausing for a moment, he continued toward the deeper parts. According to the intelligence, some Leader Rank Pokémon already possessed those special items that could enhance strength. To ensure that the strength gained from absorbing energy wouldn't be too hollow, the Pokémon in this spatial rift preferred fighting, making them more aggressive.
Because of this point, once they discovered a strange Pokémon in their territory, they would immediately launch an attack. When he first learned this, Gu Yuan had prepared many sprays that could eliminate his own scent. As long as he didn't actively seek out those Pokémon, the possibility of being discovered was very small.
By evening, Gu Yuan had just barely reached the area where Leader Rank Pokémon were active. This speed was achieved by Alakazam and Roaring Moon taking turns to move, which sufficiently showed the magnitude of this spatial rift. Simultaneously, with dozens of trainers appearing here, meeting one was not an easy task.
In this place, all electronic equipment would lose its function. Under conditions where they couldn't communicate or locate each other, meeting depended entirely on luck or heading toward the deepest part of the forest.
"Let's stop here for today. Let's get some good rest. Tomorrow, we'll start searching nearby to see if we can find those special props."
"I'll be counting on you then, Alakazam. If there's any object containing excessive energy, you must notify me immediately."
After finding a relatively secluded clearing, Gu Yuan set up camp while remembering to remind Alakazam. Firelight flickered as Gu Yuan simply heated some food without showcasing his culinary skills. After all, having just arrived in this strange spatial rift, it was better to keep a low profile.
The number of trainers making the same choice as Gu Yuan was not small. No matter how detailed the intelligence files were, they were data from five years ago. Although five years wasn't enough for the Pokémon in this space to undergo major changes, he could only feel truly at ease after observing the subtle details himself.
Those selected to come to this spatial rift were all geniuses who had fought for their spots with their own strength; naturally, they wouldn't ignore details due to excessive pride. Of course, there were also those exceptionally confident in their strength who had already begun seeking out Pokémon to fight, primarily to see if special items existed within the Pokémon nests. However, barging directly into someone's home was naturally not accepted, so they could only use force to make their opponents yield.
At night, Gu Yuan used meditation to replace sleep. With Alakazam by his side, there was no need to worry about keeping watch. Once the sunlight scattered again, Gu Yuan prepared to take action—at the very least, he had to see the strength of the Pokémon in this spatial rift.
Looking at where the sunlight emerged, Gu Yuan was also curious about how this worked. However, he decided to leave such difficult problems to the researchers who would eventually go bald; he was better off honestly being a brute.
"Let's go, Alakazam. Since we stayed in someone's territory for a night, we should at least go meet the owner."
As Gu Yuan's voice rang out, Alakazam used Teleport to vanish from the spot with him.