Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command!

Zacian and Zamazenta were caught off guard.

But as ancient warriors who had once dominated battlefields and survived countless wars, they reacted almost instantly.

The two Pokémon responded in perfect sync.

Zamazenta slammed its paw into the ground, and with a deep rumble, a wall of rocks surged upward, forming a circular shield that enclosed both it and Zacian at the center.

It had used [Wide Guard].

Mewtwo's [Psyblade] struck the rocks, scattering shards of stone in all directions, butZamazenta's [Wide Guard] held firm.

Mewtwo's surprise attack failed to break through the barrier.

The sword that had always fought alongside Zamazenta—Zacian—seized the opportunity. It lunged forward, its sharp claws slashing through the air with a shrill screech.

[Metal Claw]

The force of Zacian's strike was enough to tear the air itself, the sight alone intimidating.

But under the precise grasp of Mewtwo's psychic power, Zacian's every move was laid bare.

Predicting the trajectory, Mewtwo raised its free left hand, conjured a [Shadow Ball], and slammed it directly against Zacian's head.

Boom!

The explosion flung Zacian backward like a ragdoll.

Two nearby Deoxys tried to chase it down, hoping to press their advantage.

But Zamazenta, moving with perfect timing, leapt forward to catch Zacian, shielding its comrade.

The two of them retreated back into the safety of the rock circle just before the Deoxys' attacks could land.

Thanks to the defenses they had set up, they managed to survive the first onslaught.

Watching from afar, Luo Yuan clapped lightly, applauding their seamless teamwork.

However, in a battle of this scale, mere coordination was not enough to turn the tide.

Three against two wasn't just a matter of numbers—it was a complete, crushing advantage.

"Deoxys, Attack Forme. Go all out!"

At Luo Yuan's command, the two Deoxys, previously in Speed Forme, shifted midair into their deadly Attack Forme.

Their sharp tentacles lashed through the sky, exuding an aura of lethal precision.

"[Psycho Boost]!"

The cores of both Deoxys began to shine, and together with Mewtwo, three waves of massive psychic power bore down at once.

Zamazenta's rock barrier, which had held firm against Mewtwo's [Psyblade], shattered instantly under the combined assault.

"Woo-oooh—!"

Zacian and Zamazenta's fur bristled as they felt the sheer terror contained in the psychic force.

The attack was invisible, formless, and far too close—there was no way to dodge.

Two options lay before them:

One, launch an immediate counterattack to offset some of the damage and minimize injuries.

Or two, brace themselves and take the hit head-on.

After a split-second of silent communication, they chose the second option: endure it.

The reasons were simple.

First, even if they lessened the impact, it wouldn't change the fact that they were at a disadvantage.

There were three enemies and only two of them.

Even if they survived this round with minimal damage, the next wave would come soon after.

Wounds would pile up, and defeat was inevitable.

Second, they had confidence in their defenses.

Statistically, a Special Defense base stat of 115 wasn't exceptional, but it was far from weak.

Their plan was to tank the hit, wait for an opening between attacks, and then launch a counterstrike.

It was a sound strategy—one that had helped them hold their own against Eternatus in past battles.

But Zacian and Zamazenta clearly underestimated their opponents this time.

Had they known that a Deoxys in Attack Forme boasted a mind-boggling base 180 Special Attack, they would never have dared to tank its psychic blasts.

And Luo Yuan had already seen through their plan.

"Trying to tough it out?"

Facing such a golden opportunity, Luo Yuan had no intention of letting it slip by.

"Change target—focus fire on Zacian! Take one down first!"

Three against one.

With initiative on his side and the opponents choosing to endure the attack, Luo Yuan chose the most efficient tactic: eliminate one target immediately.

That's the beauty of Psychic-type attacks—

Until the blow lands, the enemy has no idea who's being targeted.

To prevent Zacian from using any last-ditch survival moves like [Endure], Luo Yuan even instructed Mewtwo and the Deoxys to stagger their attacks slightly.

Already weakened from the earlier [Shadow Ball], Zacian stood no chance against the focused assault of two Deoxys and Mewtwo.

Three [Psyblades] rained down without mercy, utterly overwhelming it.

Before Zacian lost consciousness, there was still a look of sheer disbelief in its eyes.

Three-on-two, and you still have to pull dirty tricks?

No honor at all!

With that bitter thought, Zacian's body crashed heavily to the ground.

Zamazenta, still in a daze and struggling to grasp the situation, suddenly realized it was now surrounded by three Legendary Pokémon.

The suffocating pressure from all sides closed in.

Zamazenta wanted to resist—desperately so—but after glancing at the fallen Zacian, it quickly calculated the odds of escaping with its unconscious companion.

The result was clear.

With a heavy heart, it chose to surrender, at least for now, to Luo Yuan's overwhelming might.

Luo Yuan casually pulled out two Master Balls.