In the sky above the West Sea, over two hundred Trainers formed disciplined ranks. Although not as orderly as a military formation, no Trainer dared to create loud disturbances; instead, they closely followed their respective groups, maintaining steady speeds towards the West Sea.
This time, they were facing Kyogre, a legendary Pokémon. Even the youngest children in the Sebas region had likely heard tales from older generations about the legends of Kyogre and Groudon.
Now, they were about to encounter Kyogre, but as adversaries. As a legendary Pokémon existing since ancient times, it was highly probable that Kyogre could not understand the current human languages due to its prolonged slumber.
This implied that communication with Kyogre would be impossible, even for experts fluent in Pokémon language. Historical records indicated that the language used by Pokémon continuously evolved, significantly differing from the ancient dialects to today's versions.
Thus, the only recourse left was to employ the most primitive method: battle, to halt Kyogre's advance.
It was the sole viable option. To stop Kyogre from expanding the oceans without engaging in combat, one would need to find another legendary Pokémon capable of countering it - a continuous restraint against its power.
However, this approach seemed impractical. In ancient times, Groudon could counter Kyogre, and Rayquaza had the ability to suppress both legendary Pokémon.
But where would they find Groudon now? Even if discovered, awakening it without effective communication could potentially lead to more harm than good.
It might create additional complications, turning into an even greater disaster for the Sebas region.
With only one Kyogre present, there was still a chance to devise strategies against it. Despite its immense power, it remained just a single Pokémon.
Two hundred Trainers wielding nearly a thousand strong Pokémon constituted formidable force. Although their effectiveness is limited by the marine environment, even half of these Pokémon at full combat capability would be terrifyingly powerful.
In ancient times, such a group would effortlessly overpower any army, as technology wasn't as advanced then, nor were Pokémon's capabilities as potent as today.
Botaya rode atop a blue Latios, drawing envious glances from many Trainers around him.
Currently, very few Trainers within the League have captured legendary Pokémon, and Botaya is one of them. From a young age, he displayed exceptional talent and fortuitously encountered Latios.
Latios belongs to the rare group of Pokémon capable of transforming into human form and mastering human languages. Botaya befriended this Latios, but they eventually parted ways.
Later on, Botaya captured numerous powerful Pokémon, swiftly ascending to become a high-level Trainer. In the following year, Latios returned and voluntarily became his primary Pokémon.
With his skillfully trained team, bolstered by Latios's immense power, Botaya emerged as the top contender in that competition and successfully challenged the previous League Champion, claiming the title for himself.
Botaya's journey as a Trainer has been nothing short of remarkable; if written into a novel, he would undoubtedly be the protagonist.
Even at the age of twenty-four, he continues to firmly hold the position of Champion, with no one able to defeat him during each annual League Competition.
Apart from Botaya, another Trainer who has captured a legendary Pokémon is Ice-type Elite Four member Niza, whose legendary partner is Articuno.
Apart from Botaya, even Taro, without any legendary Pokémon yet, showcased his prowess with just five primary Pokémon. Becoming an Elite Four trainer solely relying on these five Pokémon demonstrated Taro's exceptional strength.
If one day Taro captures a Dragon-Type legendary Pokémon, it is likely that he could surpass Botaya's power.
In fact, Taro has the greatest potential among the Elite Four, and his dream has always been to possess a Dragon-Type legendary Pokémon.
"Latios, you can't help but envy him," Caden expressed with admiration in his eyes.
Kalia also displayed envious glances. As a Trainer, perhaps the ultimate aspiration is to own a legendary Pokémon. It's not just about their immense power but also the sense of achievement in capturing such creatures.
Among the legendary Pokémon Kalia had encountered, there were Zapdos, Moltres, and Jirachi. Now she was about to witness Kyogre soon.
Compared to most Trainers, having seen so many legendary Pokémon already made Kalia quite proud. However, relative to the total number of legendary Pokémon documented in books, her encounters were merely the tip of the iceberg.
Numerous other legendary Pokémon remain hidden within various locations of the Sebas and Ellie regions, with most people never encountering them throughout their lifetime.
"Latios is both Psychic and Dragon Type, right?" Kalia murmured to herself. She recalled another legendary Pokémon called Latias; according to books, they seemed like siblings, often acting together.
Quickly, over two hundred Trainers reached the West Sea, entering the vicinity of Cyan Town and Westsea Town.
The dark clouds above had ceased moving, indicating Kyogre's arrival. It likely had already initiated a tsunami, expanding the ocean territory.
The torrential rain showed no signs of stopping, rendering even a Pokemon's Sunny Day weather move ineffective due to the overwhelming dominance of energy control.
Kyogre's ability to alter weather far surpasses that of ordinary Pokémon. Imagine the sheer power required to transform a radius of several kilometers into a continuous storm zone, a force relentlessly sustained.
As Lian carried Kalia, he felt that Kyogre might not have yet undergone primal evolution. Obtaining the Blue Orb seemed necessary for completing this transformation.
Before evolution, Kyogre seemingly did not possess the Primordial Sea Ability but rather the ordinary Drizzle trait. This raises the question: How does Kyogre maintain such prolonged storms?
Of course, Lian's knowledge may not be entirely accurate since it originates from another world. However, that doesn't mean this world's Kyogre necessarily has to have the Drizzle Ability.
Lian couldn't fully comprehend how Kyogre achieved this, but he knew for certain that this particular Kyogre had reached its peak ability values and maximum level of 100.
Even if the Control Rating hadn't quite hit 100%, it was undoubtedly above 90%. Only unique legendary Pokémon, like Dialga controlling time or Palkia governing space, might achieve a perfect 100% Control Rating, wielding even greater power.
Lian felt his own insignificance compared to these forces. Previously, he believed reaching Level 100 would make him strong enough to effortlessly defeat legendary Pokémon. Now, he realized it might not be so straightforward.
Despite having the system, could Lian truly compete against mythical beings often referred to as gods?
"Stop!"
Botaya halted as they spotted Kyogre from above, discerning only a massive silhouette amidst the distant sea. Nevertheless, it was unmistakably Kyogre.
Due to the relentless downpour, the sea level had continuously risen, already submerging half of the houses on nearby islands.
The torrential rain had persisted for most of the day, visibly shrinking the size of these islands. Waves surged relentlessly, crashing against them and toppling numerous trees and structures with each impact.
"Spread out and approach Kyogre!" Botaya commanded cautiously, aware that without understanding Kyogre's capabilities fully, prudence was necessary. As the primary commander of this operation, any mishandling leading to significant Trainer casualties could risk his position as Champion, causing him lifelong regret.
"Trainers with Water-type Pokémon, release your Water-types into the sea, prepare for battle," Botaya continued issuing orders. Relying solely on Flying-type Pokémon wouldn't suffice, as many lack long-range moves.
The marine environment needed to be utilized effectively; only by creating significant change could they halt Kyogre's expansion of the ocean. Ideally, it might even force the legendary Pokémon back into its deep-sea slumber.
Kyogre hadn't awakened naturally but was forcibly roused by Jirachi's wish, likely causing considerable displeasure akin to being rudely awoken from a peaceful sleep.
Once Kyogre encountered resistance and couldn't seamlessly expand the sea, there was a high chance it would return to hibernation, resolving this crisis.
Trainers swiftly sprang into action, spreading out and maintaining distances, with each Trainer positioned at least ten meters apart. This led to some disarray in their formation.
Kalia, lacking Water-type Pokémon, could only watch as other Trainers released theirs onto the sea surface. The intermediate-level Trainers and above all had formidable Pokémon.
A vast number of Pokémon entered the water, with over two hundred Trainers participating. Some primarily relied on Water-type Pokémon, while most others had at least a few in their arsenal.
The sea swarmed with various Pokemon, outnumbering the Flying-types in the sky by nearly half.
With over five hundred powerful Pokemon present, including those of sixty-plus high-level Trainers and four Elite Four members, this force represented the cream of the crop.
Many Trainers felt immense pride witnessing such a formidable lineup. This was the might of the Sebas region; even if Kyogre were truly formidable, it would likely be easily overwhelmed under their combined assault.
"Our next target is Kyogre!" Botaya declared confidently. Such collective strength could not be countered individually; Kyogre stood no chance against them.
Riding Latios, Botaya led the charge towards Kyogre, followed closely by the other Trainers.
Boom!
Before they could approach, a massive wave surged forth, threatening to engulf the Water-type Pokémon on the surface.
"Defend!" numerous Trainers swiftly commanded their Pokémon as the wave approached.
The numerous Trainers swiftly issued their commands. Although it was just the ordinary Surf move, when unleashed by Kyogre, it resembled a terrifying tsunami.
"Attack!" Botaya shouted, signaling the commencement of battle.
As they approached Kyogre, although the behemoth had not yet fully emerged from the sea, its massive silhouette was already visible.
Over two hundred Trainers promptly ordered various moves, directing them simultaneously towards Kyogre submerged beneath the ocean.
Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from the surface, accompanied by a blinding burst of light. In the next instant, countless azure beams radiated outward in all directions.
The dazzling glow illuminated the gloomy sky, each beam carrying immense energy and densely concentrated.
Rumble! Rumble~
A multitude of explosions echoed as most of the ranged moves released by the over 200 Pokémon were intercepted by these intense azure beams.
"Ahh!"
One Trainer's Flying-type Pokémon inadvertently got struck by an azure beam, causing both the Trainer and the Pokémon to plummet towards the sea.
Instantly, numerous Pokemon lost their combat capabilities.
Lian symbolically unleashed an Air Slash, only to have it blocked by the dense barrage of azure beams. He noticed that these beams could even change direction mid-flight.
Amazed, Lian wondered about the terrifying level of control required for this feat. He recognized the move as Origin Pulse, exclusive to Kyogre.
It was truly frightening—the countless beams were impossible to count. Aside from the immense energy consumption, the sheer destructive force instantly incapacitated a mid-level Trainer's Pokemon on impact.
Whoosh!
An azure beam headed straight towards Lian, who swiftly dodged, avoiding direct confrontation. The speed of these beams wasn't exceptionally fast, making them relatively easy to evade. However, what made it horrifying was that Kyogre controlled each Origin Pulse beam precisely—a chilling display of mastery.
This reminded Lian of achieving 100% Control Rating within the system space. Although Kyogre seemed slightly short of perfection, it undoubtedly approached near-total command over its abilities.