Due to the urgent situation.
Shanren abandoned the idea of hosting Da Wu and Genji and, upon learning that the Ergin Forces had set out, immediately headed to Pyrite Town with his convoy.
At times like this, every second counts.
The sooner they return to Pyrite Town, the sooner the Champion and the Four Heavenly Kings can unleash their deadly power.
On the road.
He didn't forget to call Baimu, who was far away in Pyrite Town, trying to inform him of the good news. But the moment he discovered the signal was poor, he realized that the Ergin Forces might have already reached Pyrite Town.
What's done is done, and his initially anxious demeanor suddenly calmed down.
In the original plan, even without the presence of the Champion and the Four Heavenly Kings, the tactics centered around Leo still had a reasonably high probability of success.
Moreover, Liu Ge and others' primary goal was to delay the Ergin Forces in Pyrite Town rather than achieve a complete victory.
The ultimate plan was still for Dennis and other Ore locals from Silicon City to launch a crucial coup and seize the opportunity to completely eradicate Ergin's entire interest group from top to bottom.
However, with the addition of a Champion in this operation, it might ensure that all Ergin Forces in Pyrite Town could be contained.
Shanren had immense trust in Da Wu's power.
Da Wu and Genji were inevitably curious about Shanren's anxious yet soothing demeanor.
"Before the enemy arrives, I hope to return to Pyrite Town as soon as possible. Since the enemy is already here, I have no choice but to trust my companions,"
Shanren forced a smile and explained softly, "From what I know about that person, this minor issue won't defeat him."
The formation of the Rainbow Team has, to some extent, pushed Baimu to the forefront.
After the Ergin Forces arrived in Pyrite Town, they would definitely target Baimu, the leader, first. Even if he only needed to hold out for a very short time, it would be a severe test for him.
But Shanren had confidence in him.
"Who is this person you're talking about? Can you introduce me?" Da Wu asked with interest.
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Pyrite Town.
Just as Shanren had anticipated.
The Ergin Forces—or rather, the original Shadow Team—had successfully reached Pyrite Town, blocking the stations and other major routes and sealing off the town's communication with the outside world.
At the same time, they did not immediately surge into the town but instead sent several small teams to confront the most active factions in Pyrite Town.
The Rainbow Team was also among them.
"Where's your leader? Let him come out!"
Members of the original Shadow Team swaggered into the Rainbow Team's office building.
Baimu, following the plan, appeared in front of them, "That's me."
The person glanced at his face, then scoffed.
"Tsk. A little brat who hasn't even grown any hair. I'll be straightforward, in an hour, we expect to see all of your Rainbow Team's high-ranking Pokémon, plus everyone else's, totaling at least five thousand Pokémon."
The Shadow Team member stated an impossible number, "If it's less than five thousand, there's no need for the Rainbow Team to exist."
"Five thousand... isn't that a bit too many?"
Baimu frowned slightly, feigning ignorance, "And hand over our Pokémon to you? That's simply impossible!"
"Don't agree? If you don't agree, that's fine, just sit tight and wait."
The Shadow Team member originally wanted to pat Baimu's face, but when Baimu dodged, he just sneered, "Pyrite Town lacks many things, but obedient slaves aren't one of them. Anyway, if we don't see those Pokémon in an hour, you can weigh the consequences yourself."
Heaven knows what kind of logic the Shadow Team's commander operates on.
Demanding that Baimu and even the entire top rank hand over their Pokémon, anyone would know that's simply impossible.
It feels like they're begging for a conflict.
"They just want to use this method to test so-called loyalty; you must understand that not everyone has your backbone," Liu Ge, standing behind Baimu, spoke softly.
The Shadow Team member's face turned cold, "Who gave you permission to speak!"
"Will many factions surrender?"
Baimu completely ignored him and turned to ask Liu Ge.
"There definitely will be, but not too many, as many factions formed hastily and have significant internal conflicts. The upper ranks worry about leaving other Pokémon, so in the end, they won't hand them over," Liu Ge shook his head.
"Looks like a battle is inevitable."
Baimu nodded.
His disregard infuriated the Shadow Team member, who immediately took out a Pokeball and released a Pokémon, shouting, "Dark Charge!"
The accompanying team members did the same.
However, the members of the Rainbow Team remained unmoved, looking at the Shadow Team members as if they were fools, commenting on their released Pokémon.
"Is this the Shadow Pokémon?"
"Yes, you can't tell with the naked eye under normal circumstances; you need special equipment. Moreover, they possess a mysterious power that doesn't belong to any known attribute, making them difficult to deal with."
Liu Ge continued.
And those Shadow Pokémon, already enveloped in black energy, were charging at them.
Suddenly.
A pink wave surged.
A powerful spiritual force like a wall, or as if a heavy hammer, forced all those Shadow Pokémon to be blasted away, smashing them into walls and office furniture.
The elegant Espeon swung its tail and walked out from behind the crowd.
But the Shadow Team members, seeing their Shadow Pokémon repelled, weren't moved at all, their faces stern as they said: "Ha! Do you think this can defeat them? Stand up! Use Dark Charge again!"
The repelled Shadow Pokémon, upon hearing this, immediately got up from the ground, howling as they attempted to charge at Baimu and others again.
The previous attack seemed to have caused them little harm.
The Shadow Team members expected Baimu and his group to be shocked, but they were surprised when a youth with an afro walked out from behind them, "You're overthinking it, I just wanted them to stand still for an easy target!"
As he finished speaking.
Several Capture Balls were thrown, each hitting the Shadow Pokémon, which were immediately absorbed inside.
The Pokeballs clattered onto the ground.
The Shadow Team members' expressions changed dramatically, "This is impossible!"
"No! These are Capture Balls! You're Leo!" Among the group was an older Shadow Team member who recognized Leo.
The Seizing Team only had one device capable of making Capture Balls, which Leo had stolen, leaving the Seizing Team's operations nearly halted, forced to hunt Leo as a traitor across Ore.
So even if they've never seen Leo, seeing a Capture Ball was enough to confirm the identity of the person in front of them.
"Now you know? Too late!"
Baimu and others rushed up, quickly pinning the Shadow Team members to the ground.
Next to them, Flop turned his throat, mimicking the Shadow Team leader's voice, "This guy's voice is pretty hoarse, hard to imitate."
Then, a Ditto attached to his face, quickly transforming him into the image of the person before.
"Being an undercover agent isn't easy."
Watching the Shadow Team member's stunned expression, Flop remarked with regret.