Digimon: I really didn't want to be the Digimon Emperor!

Cheng Yuan slowly pulled out his Dracula phone and chuckled, "Sorry, I'm in a bit of a rush."

Just as the fishermen were about to attack, he looked around, a glint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes: "...I'm going to take on 10!"

Chapter 72 Dark Overture

As dusk fell on the streets of the city, the sunlight gradually lost its warmth.

In a dark alley, several Qimeng beasts that were tearing apart garbage bags suddenly stopped and mechanically turned in the same direction—Qianhai Penguin Music Square.

Their eyes glowed with an unnatural red light, and their movements were as stiff as marionettes.

"boom!"

A geared beast knocked over a roadside trash can, but ignored the scattered parts and continued rolling forward in a strange straight trajectory.

The floating creatures playing in the park collectively floated up, forming a neat line and drifting in the same direction.

"Espermon? What's wrong with you?" The little girl frantically grabbed her Digimon. The usually docile Espermon now had vacant eyes, abruptly broke free from her hand, and joined the marching group.

City traffic quickly came to a standstill. At first, people thought it was just a music festival crowd, but then they discovered an abnormal horde of digital beasts.

A traffic policeman on duty, watching the snot-nosed beasts crawling out of a manhole cover, immediately pulled up the communicator on his Iron Rider vehicle and said urgently, "Headquarters, there's an anomaly with Digimon in the Qianhai area. Requesting backup!"

At that very moment, deep in the sewers ten meters below the music festival square, a tall, dark figure suddenly raised its head, its scarlet eyes flashing with a terrifying light in the darkness.

Thick black oil dripped down the demon beast's bat wings as its claws dug deep into the concrete wall.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it... These despicable humans! These despicable slave Digimon! These despicable tamers!!"

The low growl of the demon beast echoed through the narrow sewers.

Fragments of broken black evolutionary cocoons still clung to its body—scars left by interrupted evolutionary attempts. Now, it desperately needs to recycle more dark gears to complete its evolution.

However, each time he summons the Dark Gear, he is met with resistance from professional beast tamers.

But this time, it found an opportunity.

Every time the intro to that mysterious song played in the music player that the little monster had stolen, it felt the shackles of evolution within its body loosen.

Unfortunately, it only played the intro. It sensed that the entire piece of music could greatly shorten its dormant period in its evolutionary cocoon, and perhaps even...

The monsters unfurled a wrinkled poster; the location for the "Digital Queen Creation Camp" concert was clearly the Penguin Music Plaza above their heads.

“This is the place… the catalyst for evolution…” It looked up at the ceiling, as if it could see through the thick rock layers to the stage above.

As it whispered, more Digimon controlled by the Dark Gear began to gather in the square. Their movements were stiff, but their target was clear—Penguin Music Square.

Meanwhile, Cheng Yuan, who had just come from the Dragon Club, was in a good mood. He had just defeated the club's dragon-type Digimon team by himself, and had also defeated the club's Pokémon Tamers without any major mishaps.

Surprisingly, their performance was even worse than their 1 vs 9 performance against the special training class students at school last week.

The animal trainers in the club now look at him with awe; they can't beat him, they really can't beat him.

Cheng Yuan's previous victories were all deceptions; his "Little Demon King" image was also a lie.

Little Fatty Wang Baole was in tears.

You tyrant! You've manipulated us Digimon Baby Trainers like puppets! This is unforgivable! We'll expose you online!

At this moment, Cheng Yuan, who had just successfully deposited more than 20,000 yuan in cash and wealth points into his account, was looking at the text message Yun Yao had sent him that morning—today, "Digital Queen Creation Camp" was holding a large-scale tour at the Penguin Music Plaza in Qianhai District, and Yun Yao had obtained a front-row VIP ticket worth 10,000 yuan to invite him to watch it.

Unfortunately, identity verification is required, and it cannot be resold.

Cheng Yuan stroked his chin, looking at the little dog in his arms. He wasn't particularly interested at first, but thinking about the 10,000 yuan ticket price, he decided to go and see it anyway—after all, not going would be a waste of 10,000 yuan.

The reason it's priced this way is because the tour's closing song is "Butterfly," which can boost a Digimon's attributes, and a new song called "Brave Heart" will be released at the end.

This song is said to be related to evolution!

It's simply maximizing our expectations.

In the evening, Cheng Yuan arrived at the Penguin Music Square in Qianhai District.

This tour was organized by Penguin Media, and the venue and equipment showcased the grandeur of a large corporation.

Tencent Penguin Media is a nationally renowned media giant with a presence across film, television, and the internet. Partnering with Tencent Penguin Media would significantly enhance our influence and potentially propel us to become a leading variety show company.

The reason why this second-rate program, "Digital Queen Creation Camp," was able to gain favor with Penguin Media is precisely because of those two songs with magical power.

Cheng Yuan cooperated with the staff to complete the quarantine procedures, with the little dog perched on his shoulder.

"Quarantine clearance passed." The staff member smiled and said, "Enjoy your viewing."

After passing through layers of security gates, the hustle and bustle of the music plaza hit you.

To Cheng Yuan's surprise, he discovered that there could be so many Digimon at a concert. Almost everyone in the audience was a Digimon trainer, probably there for the two songs.

On and around the stage, many penguins acted as staff, helping the organizers maintain order.

Because the Penguin Group is very wealthy, it provided every full-time employee with a Digimon device and specified that the Penguin Beast be their digital partner.

Rumors online suggest that the CEO of the Penguin Group has a partner who is a fully-fledged penguin-type Digimon with unfathomable strength.

Cheng Yuan saw that on the stage, a Digimon was already helping the staff adjust the equipment. It was holding a camera and its long beak was constantly adjusting the angle of the lens.

Penguin

[Vaccine breeding bird type water system]

[Growth Period]

[Skills: Infinite Slaps, Sliding Attack, Ice Prism Mirror]

[Introduction: It has purple and white plumage, a long beak, short legs, and vestigial wings, but is an extremely fast swimmer. It has a gentle and affectionate temperament, making it the standard partner for Penguin Group employees.]

After finding a VIP seat, Cheng Yuan replied to Yun Yao: "Ready, looking forward to your performance."

"Sorry I can't come out while I'm getting ready. It'll be my first time singing your song on stage, so don't be too picky," Yun Yao replied quickly.

Cheng Yuan knew the performance schedule: the opening was the highly praised Digimon growth anthem "Butterfly", interspersed with performances by other contestants, and the grand finale was the new song that was said to be related to evolution - the Digimon evolution anthem "Brave Heart".

After sitting down, Cheng Yuan heard the sounds of laughter and chatter from those around him.

"It seems there are also guests present today, including several professional animal trainers."

"If it weren't for 'Butterfly,' a song that can boost Digimon's attributes, there would be no way we would have invited professional trainers to watch. They probably wanted to verify the song's magical power. Listening to it online and listening to it live are definitely different experiences!"

As the crowd quieted down, the host was introducing the guests on the central stage, and the large screen switched to the guest area—

Holy crap, Xu Xin, dressed in a crisp animal trainer uniform, was waving like a human.

There were a few others nearby, undoubtedly his team, and some I didn't recognize, but they were probably professional beast tamers as well.

"What a coincidence, I keep running into Lao Xu everywhere I go? Wasn't he off hunting the demon beast?" Cheng Yuan muttered to himself.

Suddenly, the entire venue fell silent. As the holographic image lit up and the central stage rose, thousands of spectators began to cheer, their applause gradually coalescing into a sea of ​​cheers accompanied by the increasingly rapid drumbeats.

Sitting next to him was a silent woman—she was wearing a traditional Chinese horse-face skirt, but her posture was upright and her eyes were sharp, making her stand out from the entertainment atmosphere.

Chapter 73 Demon Beast Evolution! Zombie Satanmon

"Ladies and gentlemen!" The commentator's enthusiastic voice resounded throughout the venue, "Let us welcome—digital original singer Yun Yao! Bringing you the universally acclaimed childhood anthem—'Butterfly'!"

A beam of spotlight, ten meters in diameter, descended like a pillar from the sky, illuminating the central stage.

A girl in a starry gradient dress slowly rose from the elevator platform. The miniature LEDs embedded in the hem of the dress flickered with her breath, like a real galaxy. The earphone on her earlobe glowed blue, and her slender fingers gently stroked the crystal pendant on her chest—which was actually a miniature Dinobot.

"Star Beast~" Yun Yao turned around and called out, her voice spreading to every corner through the 360-degree surround sound system.

Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from high above, and a five-pointed golden star-shaped Digimon swooped down.

It was wearing narrow-rimmed rock sunglasses and holding a semi-transparent electric guitar.

Behind it, seven plectrum beasts formed a triangular formation, each carrying a different musical instrument—from miniature keyboards to nano synthesizers, and even one carrying a miniature drum kit.

The moment Yun Yao began to sing, the tentacles of the Star Beasts danced across the strings, and the band formed by the Plectrant Beasts started playing simultaneously.

What's truly breathtaking is that their performance not only generates sound waves but also releases visible data streams—these streams of light intertwine in the air above the venue, forming constantly changing 3D projections: sometimes like exploding flashes of light, sometimes like a meteor shower cascading down.

"Within the infinitely vast digital space, dreams and beliefs merge."

Nothing is impossible; no matter how much danger you encounter, I'll be by your side.

Even if I get lost in a maze of numbers, I will be able to see it through thousands of years.

"I will fly to you, Oh My Love..."

……

The audience watched as the Digimon danced up and down to the music. As the song reached its climax, the entire square's AR system was activated, and countless glowing data particles rained down from the ceiling. Upon contact with the audience, these particles transformed into virtual Digimon eggs, which quickly hatched into miniature versions of the performing Digimon, bouncing on people's shoulders.

"It really improved!" Someone excitedly raised their Tyrannosaurus Rex. "The Grass/Tree attribute increased by thirty points!"

"Seriously! That's awesome!"

"When we listen online, it only has about 5-7 points, but the live effect is so powerful!"

"The live performance was truly amazing!"

Cheng Yuan was completely immersed in the music. The little dog was perched on his shoulder, its little paws gently patting to the rhythm, its ears twitching with the high notes, and its azure eyes reflecting the dazzling lights and shadows on the stage.

"Ding, Digimon and Tamer bond upgraded, main attribute increased by 30 points."

【神聖系5290（+30），光系（4680）（+30），黑暗系（4230）（+30），冰系（10）】

Cheng Yuan frowned. Wait, wait a minute... when did darkness become the "primary attribute"?

On stage, Yun Yao's performance brought the atmosphere to a climax. When she finished the last note, the entire venue erupted in deafening cheers.

The dazzling lighting effects and the vibrant digital display screen complement each other, creating a dreamlike digital panorama.

The afterglow of the performance had not yet faded when other contestants took to the stage to sing.

Although the performance was equally impressive, it lacked the magical effect of "Butterfly" that could boost the attributes of Digimon, and the atmosphere at the venue was noticeably cooler. Inside the spectator hall, many Digimon would frequently look down at their Digivices.

After several songs had passed, that familiar intro suddenly started playing...

"Brave Heart!"

The grand finale, "Evolutionary Divine Song," makes a stunning debut.

Yun Yao's passionate singing voice penetrated the buildings and soil, reaching deep underground.

……

Everyone, at times, wants to escape and run away.

"In an instant, awaken dormant potential."

"Yes, we can overcome all obstacles."

There are some things that, once you choose them, no one can take your place.

"May the light of evolution shine ever bright in this digital wonderland, creating miracles..."

……

Under the stimulation of the Evolutionary Divine Song, the beast began to break through!

"Evolved! My Gomamon has really evolved!"

"My succulent!"

"My rock-rolling beast too..."

At that moment, more than a dozen beams of light appeared almost simultaneously in the viewing area, representing more than a dozen adult Digimon, marking the beginning of their evolution.

Deep within the dark, damp sewers, a viscous black liquid slowly flows along the rusted pipes.

The enormous figure of the demon beast was huddled in the shadows, its bat wings clinging tightly to its body, and purple demonic markings appearing and disappearing in the darkness.

“Not enough…” Its hoarse voice echoed in the empty sewer.

Countless dark gears flew in from all the hidden paths and merged into the body of the demon beast. With each one that merged into it, the dark aura around it became more intense, and the air was distorted by this evil power, emitting a "sizzling" sound.

However, the demon beast's crimson eyes gradually ignited with rage—the dark gears that should have been endless were far fewer than expected. It stretched out its claws to catch a flying gear, the sharp nails scraping against the metal with a piercing sound.

"Why... are so many missing... again, those beast tamers?"

The Dark Gears, which should have been flowing in endlessly, actually produced far fewer than he expected. It seemed that the Digimon infected by the Dark Gears were being purified by some kind of force.

Suddenly, the monster jerked its head up—the familiar prelude pierced through layers of concrete and reached its ears. The digital cells throughout its body began to pulsate violently, and its dull evolutionary cocoon was revitalized.

“Even with insufficient Dark Gears…” The demon beast spread its bat wings, dark energy gathering around its body, “I will still… complete my evolution!”