Chapter 251: Unleashing! The Super Ancient Gengar!
First, Aerodactyl possessed the Pressure Ability, which amplified the intimidating aura it naturally exuded.
Second, as the undisputed ruler of the ancient skies and a top predator of the prehistoric era, its aura of dominance was innate and overwhelming.
It was something a common Flying-type like Fearow, despite its high level, simply couldn't replicate.
Of course, a powerful aura didn't equate to victory.
Fearow's level was several stages higher than Aerodactyl's. In a real fight, Fearow could peck Aerodactyl to death—unless Aerodactyl Mega Evolved.
Not all Provincial Gym Leaders utilized Mega Evolution.
Drago of the Imperial Gym had a Mega Altaria.
But Gu Siyu of Sujiang Gym and Hua Mingyan of Southern Cloud Gym didn't use Mega Evolution.
The reasons varied, but most often it was simply because their ace Pokémon—like Pelipper, Milotic, Poliwrath, Kabutops for Gu Siyu, and Volcarona for Hua Mingyan—didn't have Mega Evolutions.
Of course, there were Gym Leaders who had Mega-capable Pokémon but chose not to use them, but that was rare.
After all, the power boost from Mega Evolution was substantial. If possible, most trainers would opt to use it.
Like Yun Erdun. Since his ace Fearow couldn't Mega Evolve, he settled for the next best thing: Mega Evolving his Aerodactyl.
A Mega Aerodactyl's strength should be roughly equal to his higher-leveled Fearow.
"Que!!!! —"
Fearow flapped its wings, its shrill, piercing cry echoing across the grassland sky.
Hearing the cry and sensing the powerful aura, the wild Pokémon on the plains scattered in terror.
Meanwhile, Aerodactyl roared as it swooped low, casting a massive shadow.
The Pokémon below looked up in horror at the gray behemoth. Even though they had never seen this ancient predator before, the primal fear imprinted in their DNA made them tremble.
Under the intimidation of two apex aerial predators, a large area of the grassland was quickly cleared.
"Squeak squeak squeak..."
As the wild Pokémon fled, Ninetales activated its psychic power, effortlessly capturing two fleeing Rattata.
The two Rattata bared their large teeth, fur standing on end, kicking their legs frantically in mid-air, but they couldn't break free from the psychic hold.
Meanwhile, the archaeology team had finished setting up professional recording equipment.
With everything ready, it was time for the final step: releasing the Super Ancient Pokémon.
From the start, the golden spoon and pestle artifacts sealing the Ancient Alakazam had been glowing faintly.
In contrast, the artifact sealing the Ancient Gengar remained silent. Yet, just looking at its appearance gave off an unsettling, malevolent vibe.
Ninetales used its psychic power to lift the containment case holding the Gengar artifact. Following the plan, it used Teleport, reappearing several hundred meters away with the artifact and the two captured Rattata.
Kenji watched the monitors. Cameras were set up all over the grassland, currently focused on Ninetales.
In the anime of his past life, the Ancient Gengar broke its seal after absorbing Arbok and Team Rocket.
So, the method to break the seal was likely "absorption" of other Pokémon.
Theory established. Experiment commences.
Click.
The containment case opened. The two Rattata were tossed inside.
Ninetales immediately teleported back to Kenji's side.
Inside the cramped space of the case, the two Rattata, suddenly free to move, scurried around in panic.
One Rattata stepped onto the black artifact sealing the Ancient Gengar.
Instantly, it froze. Its body went rigid, motionless.
It was as if the living, breathing Pokémon had turned into a cold stone statue.
"Squeak..."
The Rattata began to tremble, pain visible in its eyes.
"Squeak!! —"
The other Rattata saw this and shrank back into the corner in terror.
As the first Rattata convulsed, thick strands of dark purple mist—the exact color of a Gengar—seeped out of the artifact.
In the blink of an eye, the mist enveloped the Rattata completely.
Whoosh!! —
The mist retracted back into the artifact, dragging the Rattata with it. The Pokémon vanished without a trace.
"Squeak!!! —"
Witnessing this, the remaining Rattata's fear peaked. It clawed frantically at the transparent walls of the case, desperate to escape.
But the artifact began to move. It floated slowly into the air. A tendril of black-purple mist actively reached out, lunging at the second Rattata.
"SQUEAK!!! —"
With a final scream, both Rattata were absorbed by the artifact.
BOOM!!! —
In the next instant, the containment case exploded.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Everyone looked up. The clear blue sky was suddenly being swallowed by thick, dark clouds.
The clouds blotted out the sun, plunging the entire grassland into darkness.
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