is still too green, Gastly...

"The impact is far wider than expected..."

Zhu Lan frowned.

Bai Zhou observed silently, his heart filled with even deeper gloom.

He chose not to treat them, firstly because the number was too large and it would be a drop in the ocean, and secondly because he noticed that the condition of these Pokémon was exactly the same as that of the Rockruff.

The impact exists, but it doesn't seem fatal.

Gastly is an exception; it was purified by his super-counter power and cannot be used as a general reference.

What he's more worried about now is the group of Ghost-type Pokémon in the Imperial Mausoleum's alternate dimension.

Preliminary assessments suggest that they are affected far more than other Ghost-type Pokémon.

After waiting for Gastly and Rockruff to finish their inspection, Shirafuji and Cynthia walked out of the Pokémon Center, both feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

It wasn't because of the test results.

The abnormal energy within Gastly and Rockruff has been converted by the Overpower, and they are perfectly healthy—if we don't consider that Gastly is somewhat overnourished.

What truly weighed on their minds was the swarm of listless Ghost-type Pokémon in the center.

The scope and depth of the influence of the ghost energy tides far exceeded expectations.

On the way back to the research institute, Bai Zhou keenly noticed the strange behavior of the Gastly in his arms.

The little guy's body trembled slightly, and his round face was full of unease.

"What's wrong, Gastly? Are you feeling unwell?"

Bai Zhou asked softly.

"Gah... (No...)"

Gastly shook its head, but its large eyes were filled with indescribable panic.

It was just... a sudden, inexplicable panic.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Bai Zhou tightened his embrace, trying to soothe him.

Is it just that I'm in a bad mood...?

Suddenly, Bai Zhou also felt uneasy, with a sense that a storm was brewing.

He trusted his intuition, which had saved him from danger many times.

Perhaps I should do something.

Gastly is constantly bombarded by the power of Psychic, and it is still affected by the violent energy. What about those Ghost-type Pokémon that have been sleeping for thousands of years in the Imperial Tomb's alternate dimension?

What would happen to them if the power of the super-counter force didn't smooth out the effects of the energy?

The answer is ready to come out -

Run away!

They might go berserk!

Once a group of ancient ghosts, corrupted by violent energy and driven mad, break free from their seal...

That would be a terrifying disaster that would engulf the entire city of Di'an!

Thinking of this, Bai Zhou stopped and looked at Zhu Lan with a solemn expression.

Regardless of the true motives of the organization behind the scenes, they now have no choice but to take preventative measures against this potential disaster.

"Miss Bamboo Orchid!"

Bai Zhou abruptly stopped, his voice heavy with seriousness.

"Um?"

Zhu Lan paused and looked back, meeting Bai Zhou's anxious eyes.

Bai Zhou took a deep breath and looked directly at her.

"Can you trust me?"

Zhu Lan was slightly taken aback, then revealed a bright smile.

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

Bai Zhou spoke rapidly, attempting to enhance his persuasiveness.

"The ghost energy tide has likely severely impacted the Ghost-type Pokémon in the Imperial Tomb's alternate dimension! Gastly comes from there, it..."

"stop."

Zhu Lan raised her hand to interrupt, gracefully tucking her fallen golden hair behind her ear to reveal her bright and determined gray eyes, and clearly repeated:

"I mean, is there anything I need to do?"

In a daze, Bai Zhou's heart skipped a beat.

He suppressed his surging emotions and gave decisive command.

"Mobilize all available police and medical personnel, and immediately seal off all entrances and exits to the First Emperor's Mausoleum! Highest level of combat alert! I'm going to find Professor Oak right now! We'll meet at the mausoleum!"

Without hesitation, Cynthia summoned Garchomp, flipped itself up, and its huge dragon wings stirred up the air currents, turning into a streak of light that rushed straight toward the police station!

Bai Zhou didn't dare to delay. He tucked Gastly into his arms, materialized his Martial Arts Lv.5, and shot off like an arrow, becoming an afterimage that was hard to see with the naked eye. He flew close to the ground towards the Di'an City Research Institute!

The speed was so fast that passersby exclaimed in surprise!

At the same time, he took out his phone and dialed An Yi's number instantly.

"Hey! Boss..."

"The situation is urgent! Listen carefully!"

Bai Zhou interrupted An Yi, speaking rapidly.

"Have all your men immediately spread the word, whatever the reason, to keep the residents of Di'an City indoors for the time being! Immediately! Right now! And then, put your father on the phone!"

"Yes, boss!"

An Yi's voice tightened instantly, without the slightest hesitation.

A moment later, An Ming's calm and deep voice came through.

"Whitey?"

"Gym Leader Anming! Time is of the essence! Organize as many elite and above-level trainers as possible and rush to the First Emperor's Mausoleum! All personnel on high alert!"

Bai Zhou spoke clearly and distinctly, like pearls adorning a pearl.

"Champion Bamboo is mobilizing police forces! I'm on my way to Professor Oak's! Meet at the Imperial Mausoleum!"

"I understand, I'll go right now."

Anming didn't waste any words, decisively hung up, and acted swiftly and efficiently.

Putting away his phone, Bai Zhou stood at the entrance of the research institute.

The Gastly in my arms jumped out, dizzy and disoriented, its eyes sticking out like mosquito coils, and with a "whoosh," it spat out a rainbow.

Can not be done.

Gastly is still too inexperienced...

Research Institute, Dr. Oki's office.

Professor Oak was fretting over the report that the abnormal Ghost-type energy in his hand had reached a critical point, and several strands of his hair had turned white.

boom!

The office door was suddenly pushed open!

Bai Zhou burst in with Gastly still retching, startling Professor Oak so much that he almost jumped off his chair.

"Shirazuki? What happened?"

Seeing Bai Zhou's solemn expression, Professor Oak's heart sank.

"Doctor! The situation is critical!"

Bai Zhou got straight to the point, quickly revealing his speculations and Zhu Lan and An Ming's action plan.

"...I need you to report to the highest levels of the Alliance immediately and request emergency support! Also, please bring the most sophisticated energy detector; we're heading to the Imperial Mausoleum right away! They should be arriving soon!"

Professor Oak gasped, realizing the gravity of the situation.

He handed the report in his hand to Bai Zhou.

"Look at this... the situation might be worse than you think."

Bai Zhou took the report and began to examine it carefully.

The abnormal Ghost-type energy has reached a critical point, no wonder so many Ghost-type Pokémon have been affected; there's no more time.

I hope it doesn't turn out like I feared, with the Ghost-type Pokémon from another dimension awakening and going berserk...

No, we can't just sit here and wait to die!

Bai Zhou became increasingly worried.

"Professor, I need to go to the Imperial Mausoleum's alternate dimension to check on the condition of the Ghost-type Pokémon inside!"

"You want to enter the alternate dimension of the First Emperor's Mausoleum? Actually, since you came out last time, I've sent people in to investigate several times..."

Professor Oak paused, his expression turning extremely grim.

"But that's not the point. The point is that starting a month ago, all methods of entering the Imperial Mausoleum's alternate dimension have become ineffective!"

"What?"

Bai Zhou's pupils contracted slightly.

I habitually started thinking of solutions, but my gaze unconsciously drifted to the corner.

Gastly stealthily crept up to the safe, pried open the door with its psychic powers, and took out a box of high-level energy cubes.

"Crunch~ (I didn't steal any food~)"

Upon noticing that White Boat was looking over, Gastly frantically hid the Power Cube behind its back, its little eyes darting around, trying to get away with its cuteness.

Yup!

Gastly is the Pokémon of the First Emperor's Mausoleum, and it is the guardian of that place!

It possesses the ability to freely enter and exit other dimensions!