Digimon: I reached the top using the Knight item.

While the fighting was raging here, Ruki was not idle either.

She hadn't forgotten Bai Yu's despicable tactics of "attacking the trainer" last time.

To prevent the same situation from happening again, Ruki carried the weakened Koro and quickly ran to Keito and Kenryo's side.

"Please take care of it!"

Ruki handed the Ancient Music Beast to the still somewhat dazed Qiren, who instinctively hugged the soft little creature into his arms.

After settling Gullmon in, Ruki didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately took out her D-Ark Digimon, ready to swipe her card to support Renamon, who was in the midst of a fierce battle.

Shiraha also noticed Ruki's actions.

"Don't even think about trying to take shortcuts! This time, you can only fight me head-on!" The fox beast's calm voice came as it defended itself against the white feather's storm of attacks.

Hearing the fox beast's words, Bai Yu chuckled disdainfully, then suddenly forced the fox beast back with a claw, and then jumped back to create distance between them.

"Don't worry, I won't teach you the same trick twice."

Before he finished speaking, the scarlet dial with tiger-striped black stripes and the [Wind and Calamity Beast Dial] appeared in Bai Yu's left hand.

He pressed the dial button with his thumb, and the wild electronic sound effects rang out again!

"Wind Calamity Beast!"

Next, Bai Yu inserted the [Wind Calamity Beast Watch] into the slot on the left side of the [Time-Space Driver].

He turned the drive again!

"Digital Armor Moment!"

Even more ferocious electronic sound effects reverberated through the night sky!

A set of crimson armor, exuding a ferocious and wild aura, quickly solidified from its ethereal form before Bai Yu.

The components of this new armor are suspended in the air, exuding a chilling sense of oppression.

Bai Yu suddenly kicked forward!

"boom!"

He kicked the floating armor pieces apart, and as if they had come to life, they flew towards him one by one, precisely covering the exterior of the [Lynx Armor Form].

The crimson breastplate, shoulder armor, leg armor... each piece bears the iconic black tiger stripes of the Wind Calamity Beast.

When the last piece of armor was completed, a completely new form of armor, brimming with power and ferocity, appeared in the Bloodstained Empire.

【Lynx? Windstorm Beast Enhanced Armor Form】, Strength Rating: C.

This scene made Qi Ren and Jian Liang's already gaping mouths open even wider.

Ruki was also shocked; she never expected that Shiraha could transform again!

What kind of ability is this?

The fox spirit, facing this new power directly in front of Bai Yu, felt it most clearly.

He could clearly feel that Bai Yu's aura was much stronger than before! The overwhelming sense of pressure made its fur stand up slightly.

Feeling the new power surging within him, Bai Yu moved his neck, which was covered by the ferocious armor, making a crisp cracking sound from his joints.

He fixed his gaze on the solemn-looking fox-like beast not far away, and a deep voice came from under its helmet: "Ready? Round two, begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground beneath Bai Yu's feet suddenly sank!

His figure vanished from the spot in an instant, his speed a notch faster than before!

The demon fox beast's golden eyes suddenly narrowed; it only had time to catch a blurry, crimson afterimage.

The next second, Bai Yu appeared in front of it like a ghost!

The Wind and Flame Claws, which combined the power of the Lynx Flame Claws and the Wind Calamity Beast, were unleashed without mercy.

The sharp claws ripped through the night sky, accompanied by a piercing whoosh, and landed hard on the chest of the fox beast!

boom!

With a heavy thud, the fox beast had no time to mount any effective defense as its immense power erupted instantly.

It felt an irresistible force, and its entire body was instantly sent flying backward, tracing an embarrassing arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the grass a dozen meters away, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Demon Fox Beast!"

Upon seeing this, Ruki exclaimed in alarm with concern, instinctively wanting to rush over to check on her partner's condition.

But reason made her stop in her tracks. She knew very well that rushing forward would only make her a burden.

Bai Yu landed a successful blow, but did not continue to pursue the fallen fox beast.

He turned around, his eyes, burning with orange-red light, falling on Qi Ren and Jian Liang, or more precisely, on Guilmon and Terriermon beside them.

"Of course, I should also give you a proper 'hospitality'."

Bai Yu's tone was calm, but the sense of oppression it contained made Qi Ren and Jian Liang's hearts sink suddenly.

As the armored figure, exuding a violent aura, approached him, Qi Ren nervously swallowed.

The guild beast beside him also sensed the threat.

As a "fighting race," the Guilmon's fighting instincts were fully aroused. It took a step forward and shielded the Enlightened One behind it.

"Qi Ren, step back!"

Guilmon's childish voice carried an undeniable firmness.

As the white feathers drew closer, Guilmon didn't hesitate for a moment and suddenly opened its mouth!

"Flameball!"

A blazing fireball spewed from its mouth, carrying a scorching wave of air, and roared toward Bai Yu!

However, facing this oncoming attack, Bai Yu's steps did not pause for the slightest.

He simply turned slightly to the side and easily dodged the fireball.

Boom!

The fireball grazed past him, struck the ground behind him, and exploded into a burst of intense heat.

Amidst the rising flames, Bai Yu accelerated and rushed towards Guilmon.

He raised his right leg, covered in crimson armor, and with the force of a hurricane, kicked Guilmon hard in the stomach!

boom!

Another heavy thud followed, and the massive body of the Gilbeast was kicked off the ground.

It let out a painful cry and its body flew backward uncontrollably, narrowly missing Qi Ren.

The violent gust of air it generated made Qi Ren's hair fly up.

Guilmon crashed heavily to the ground, rolling twice before coming to a stop.

"Gilmon!"

Qi Ren held the weak Gu Le Shou in his arms, looking at his partner who had collapsed to the ground, his face full of worry and heartache.

He didn't think as much as Ruki did, and quickly ran to Guilmon's side to anxiously check on its condition.

Bai Yu then turned her gaze to her final target—the Big Ear Beast.

"Big-eared Beast, watch out!" Jianliang quickly warned in a deep voice upon seeing the situation.

Big-eared Beast tensed up at this moment.

It did not back down. Seeing the white feather rushing towards it, it chose to take the initiative to fight back!

"Little Tornado!"

With a sudden burst of energy, the giant tadpole pushed off the ground, and its iconic large ears began to spin rapidly.

In an instant, a small tornado formed by air currents, whipping up dust and grass clippings from the ground and roaring towards Bai Yu!

Chapter 17: The Burning Wind Whirlwind

A hint of appreciation flashed in Bai Yu's eyes as the small tornado roared towards them.

This seemingly harmless big-eared beast is surprisingly formidable in battle.

However, that's all.

With a thought, Bai Yu unleashed the [Joint Tail Whip] from behind his crimson armor!

It traced an arc in the air, precisely meeting the small tornado!

boom!

The tail whip collided with the tornado, instantly shattering the violent airflow and producing a piercing friction sound, with countless sparks scattering at the point of impact.

The two sides were locked in a stalemate for only a few seconds before Bai Yu's strength ultimately prevailed!

With a sharp "crack," the joint whip suddenly exerted its force, forcibly stopping the swirling airflow.

The small tornado dissipated instantly, revealing the tiny figure of the Terrier inside.

"Oh no!" Jianliang's heart tightened.

The next second, before the Terrier could react, the knuckle tail whip flashed and coiled around its small body, holding it firmly in place!

Then, with a flick of its tail whip, it pulled the immobilized Big-Eared Beast directly in front of Bai Yu.

His fists, covered in [Wind and Flame Claws], mercilessly transformed into a series of dense afterimages, raining down on the Big Ear Beast's body!

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A series of dull thuds rang out, and the big-eared beast howled as it was hit, its small body trembling under the blows, powerless to fight back.

"Big-eared Beast!"

Seeing his partner being so ravaged, Jianliang's face was filled with worry and anxiety.

The next second, without hesitation, he pulled a card from the card holder and swiped it cleanly on the [D-Ark Tyrannosaurus Rex]!

"Item Card, 'Clone Technique'!"

Just as Bai Yu was about to deliver another heavy punch, the big-eared beast beneath his fist suddenly exploded into a cloud of white smoke with a "bang," like a punctured balloon.

This sudden turn of events caused Bai Yu to freeze in mid-air.

At the same time, not far from Bai Yu, the figure of the Big Ear Beast reappeared.

It was panting heavily, looking like it had exhausted itself. Clearly, while the card had saved it, it had also taken a toll on it.

The 'Clone Technique' that Jianliang obtained is an extremely useful life-saving card in battle. It allows him to create a clone that can withstand damage to replace his main body in critical moments.

Seeing the Big Ear Beast's weak appearance, Jianliang felt heartbroken. Without hesitation, he immediately pulled out another card.

"Item Card, 'Replenishment Component Q'!"

An invisible stream of energy surged from the Arc Light Machine and instantly flowed into the Big Ear Beast's body.

After receiving its energy replenishment, the Terrier was in much better condition. Its spirit, which had been somewhat weak from the beating, was lifted again, and its injuries were healing rapidly.

"That's interesting."

Seeing this, Bai Yu's lips curled into a slight smile beneath his helmet, as he prepared to continue his attack on the Big Ear Beast.

However, at that moment, a sharp gust of wind came from behind him!

Bai Yu immediately turned around and saw that the demon fox beast had started charging at him again at some point!

At the same time, Ruki, who was not far away, also cooperated with Reikomon's actions and quickly drew a new card!

"Item Card: 'Heavy Metal'!"

A blinding light flashed, and the fox beast's originally agile claws were instantly covered by a thick layer of silver metal, transforming into a pair of heavy metal guns!

"Dada dada dada!"

Without hesitation, the demon fox beast unleashed a fierce barrage of fire at Bai Yu!

Countless bullets, gleaming with energy, rained down on Bai Yu!

Faced with this storm of attacks, Bai Yu snorted coldly.

He controlled the [Joint Tail Whip], creating an impenetrable barrier in front of him.