Digimon: I reached the top using the Knight item.

The Digicore is the core of a Digimon and contains a great deal of energy; the Digicore of Azuredramon contains even more energy.

This explosion sent a mushroom cloud into the sky.

Bai Yu, who was closest, was blasted away...

Chapter 690: Firecracker

The next to be affected was the Azure Dragon Beast itself.

Then there's the Vermilion Bird Beast and the barrier.

Once the explosion subsided somewhat, the Azure Dragon Beast's voice rang out, completely devoid of its usual composure, replaced only by anxiety and anger.

"You still can't break this barrier! If you don't hurry, we're all going to die here!"

The loss of another digital core was completely unexpected by the Azure Dragon Beast, and he could not accept such a loss!

The Vermilion Bird Beast did not respond to the Azure Dragon Beast; it neither wanted to nor had the time to respond.

The explosion had aggravated its injuries, but it didn't dare stop bombarding the barrier for even a second. The situation was urgent, so there was no need for Azure Dragon Beast to remind it again!

"Phew~" A sigh of relief rang out.

Bai Yu slowly stood up from her kneeling position.

The explosion had caused him considerable damage, with his armor suffering multiple breaches. However, under the life energy of the Seraphim, the armor was rapidly repairing itself, and it was only a matter of time before it was fully restored.

"As expected of you, Azure Dragon Beast, you're so clear-headed. You understand very well that a lose-lose situation is better than a win-win situation."

Bai Yu was injured in the explosion, and Qinglong Beast lost a digital core; this is a lose-lose situation.

If the Digicore hadn't been detonated, Bai Yu would have gained one Digicore, Qinglong Beast would have lost one, and Bai Yu would have won.

From the perspective of the Azure Dragon Beast, the choice is very clear.

The Azure Dragon Beast also followed the example of the Vermilion Bird Beast, remaining silent and not responding to Bai Yu's words.

Instead of wasting time on this, it would be better to take a few more breaths and recover.

"Crack!"

At that moment, the barrier shattered.

After much effort, the Vermilion Bird finally shattered the barrier.

Then, without a second's hesitation, it flapped its wings and flew away at top speed, without saying a word, completely tacitly leaving the Azure Dragon Beast behind to cover its retreat.

The Azure Dragon Beast couldn't care less about such things now. At the same time, it struck Bai Yu with a bolt of azure lightning and retreated at an extremely fast speed.

Bai Yu naturally wouldn't let them leave. The azure lightning was easily dispersed by a punch, and then it transformed into an extreme afterimage, instantly chasing after them!

The Azure Dragon Beast had already experienced Bai Yu's speed firsthand, and now it had completely given up any hope of getting away with it.

It understood that in order to evacuate safely, it would have to make some sacrifices.

If it can now discard something, and discard what is useful, then it can only have...

As Bai Yu moved at top speed, he saw a digital core break away from the Azure Dragon Beast and shoot towards him.

He was startled: "Again? Is Azure Dragon Beast going to use the Digital Core like a firecracker?!"

He quickly summoned several life crystals to surround the digital core, forming a small barrier.

The moment the barrier was created, the digital core was detonated by the Azure Dragon Beast!

Bai Yu maintained the barrier, suppressing the violent and powerful energy within.

But at that moment, another digital core flew to Bai Yu's side.

"Depend on!"

Bai Yu only managed to utter that one word before a massive mushroom cloud appeared once again.

Not just once, but twice!

Due to the impact of the explosion, Bai Yu was no longer able to maintain the barrier.

Taking advantage of this time, the Azure Dragon Beast retreated at top speed.

Once the noise from the explosion had completely subsided, Bai Yu stood inside the huge crater, his tattered armor rapidly repairing itself.

Although he endured three major explosions, he wasn't actually injured overall, as he would recover quickly.

However, he could no longer sense the auras of the Azure Dragon Beast and the Vermilion Bird Beast, so he could no longer pursue them.

"Heh, only you Four Holy Beasts could do something like this," Bai Yu said with a sigh.

"But since you're already so willing to sacrifice, why don't you just blow me up with your digit cores? The two of you together have 24, oh no, 23 digit cores that you could use as 'grenades'."

If Azure Dragon Beast and Vermilion Bird Beast knew what Bai Yu was thinking, they would want to smear his mouth shut.

This is like firecrackers! Losing just one is already heartbreaking, but to have them all explode is unbearable! How are we supposed to survive?!

They would rather hide from Bai Yu in the future than give up all their digital cores to save Bai Yu's life.

Besides, whether they can be killed by the explosion is still unknown. Don't try to make a fool of us!

The random thoughts only briefly crossed Bai Yu's mind before being quickly dismissed.

Although it didn't leave behind any Vermilion Bird Beasts or Azure Dragon Beasts, it didn't leave completely empty-handed.

They still managed to obtain one of the Suzakumon's digital cores.

Without a second thought, Bai Yu took out the [Aguru Belt] from the system space for this digital core.

The digital core was absorbed as soon as it approached the belt.

After the absorption was complete, the belt's appearance changed:

The original base remained unchanged, except for the addition of flame patterns, and the central spirit stone changed from its original cyan color to a combination of cyan and red.

Without even needing to experience the transformation firsthand, Bai Yu could feel that the [Aguru Belt] had undergone a qualitative change.

This made him sigh, "There are only two ways to increase power: either increase the total amount or increase the individual's strength!"

In Bai Yu's view, the Four Holy Beasts' strength was purely accumulated through sheer numbers, but their understanding of power was flawed.

The knight's items provided by the system not only have various uses, but also affect the user's strength and abilities.

The Yaguru belt is a very direct example.

Bai Yu was certain that he could fight them to a draw, or even defeat them, with just four Digimon at most, without needing twelve.

"I'll have to find a chance to steal one digital core from each of the White Tiger Beast and the Black Tortoise Beast in the future."

Thinking this, Bai Yu put the [Aguru Belt] back into the system space and then headed towards Blackrock City.

Blackrock City was recently destroyed by the explosion, with countless Digimon killed or injured.

What exactly are these four sacred beasts protecting?

Bai Yu sensed that Daimon Ei was not in the city, but several dozen miles away outside the city.

"How did it get there?" Bai Yu asked in confusion as he flew over.

Let's rewind a little bit.

As Daimon headed towards the city center, MetalGenius, who had been keeping a close eye on the battle, didn't hesitate at all. He led a guard of Digimon from the vicinity and ran out of the city without looking back.

It could have escaped, but Shiraha's transformation, the subsequent battle and explosion, allowed Omon Hide to catch up with it.

When Bai Yu flew over, he saw that only Metal Beanmon was left alone, begging for mercy from Daimon Hideaki:

"Please, spare my life! I know many secrets of the Steel Empire, some of which are related to you humans. I can tell you everything, just please spare my life..."