Knights of the Digital World

It would be too agonizing to fight one-on-one—for both him and his opponent.

After all, the Golden Armored Dragon Beast's attacks... those who know, know.

At this moment, the Skull Beast was in a bad situation. It had been seized by the Momo Beast and pinned to the ground, being dragged around for a while, leaving it somewhat dizzy and disoriented. Just as the Momo Beast's momentum was about to stop, it threw a black sphere at the Skull Beast, further aggravating its injuries.

However, the Momo Beast was also a little out of breath after doing this. He had forcibly resolved his injuries by relying on Hellfire, gaining a slight advantage and inflicting considerable damage on the Skull Beast. However, this also increased his own energy expenditure, and his injuries were in danger of reopening, forcing him to stop for a short period of recovery.

Chapter 46, The Final Battle (Part 9)

As the Momo Beast recovered from its catching of breath, the Skull Beast also got up from the ground.

The karmic fire on his body had been extinguished, his black digital alloy armor was covered in cracks, and his head was covered in dirt, which kept falling off as the skull beast shook its head, making him look somewhat disheveled.

"Ouch... I really can't be careless in battle."

The skull beast, supporting itself with one hand on the demonic spear and patting the back of its head with the other, shook off the dust and reflected on its actions.

The Mao Mo beast merely let out a cold snort, and having recovered somewhat, it charged forward once again to attack the skull beast.

His thoughts had already been fully revealed in previous exchanges, so there was no need to say more now; it was time to decide the winner!

When faced with the attack from the Momomon, the Skull Beast simply relied on its superior skills to defend itself without launching a counterattack.

He had also suffered considerable losses in the previous battles. Being scorched by the karmic fire several times required the Skull Beast to expend a great deal of energy to extinguish it. In terms of overall condition, he and the Momo Beast were roughly equal.

However, compared to the Momo Beast, the Skull Beast is more experienced.

Momomon's current level of power is largely due to his innate talent. He already had a wealth of experience during his time as the High Priest, and his obsession with "revenge against humanity" further propelled his strength to new heights.

After all, in the Saviors' worldview, the Digimon Soul, which is closely related to strength, is a power associated with emotions and beliefs. Momomon's obsession granted him a powerful Digimon Soul, which also propelled his growth in strength.

However, the rapid increase in strength also left Momomon lacking sufficient high-level combat experience. While this certainly preserved Momomon's mystique, it also caused it to make some poor choices in evenly matched battles.

As one of the Royal Knights guarding the path to the World Tree, Skullmon has fought countless powerful Digimon. He also has over ten other top-tier Digimon of similar strength to learn from. Putting everything else aside, in terms of combat experience, Skullmon completely surpasses Momomon.

At this moment, it appears that Momo is overwhelming Skull Beast, but in reality, his attacks are not causing any real damage to Skull Beast; they are merely depleting the already limited energy within his body.

The Skull Beast appeared to be at a disadvantage, but it wielded its magic spear with ease, deflecting all of the Momo Beast's attacks. It was even silently recovering its energy—more than when it had just stood up!

If this fight continues, when Momomon runs out of energy, it will be time for the long-rested Skullmon to launch a counterattack and deliver the final blow!

However, despite its lack of combat experience, the Momo Beast wasn't stupid. Unable to break through its defenses, it sensed something was wrong and quickly created distance, frowning as it watched the Skull Beast.

The Skull Beast held its magic spear horizontally across its chest, maintaining a defensive stance, but its gaze towards the Momo Beast was full of encouragement, as if to say:

"Come and hit me! Why are you chickening out?"

Momomon's anger burned fiercely. During her previous exchange with the Royal Knights and the discovery of differing opinions, Momomon had already harbored deep resentment towards these so-called "Guardians of the Digital World."

In his view, the fact that the Royal Knights, who possess such great power, do not fight back to inflict pain and fear on humanity, to make them experience the helplessness and pain of being invaded and slaughtered, to avenge the Digimon, and to teach humanity a lesson so that they dare not invade the Digital World again, is itself a betrayal of the Digital World!

Now, he's being mocked again. Can he tolerate this?!

Moreover, after fighting for so long, Momomon realized that he had overestimated himself and underestimated the Royal Knights.

He once told the Chaos Dragon Beast that he would never die. Looking back now, he was indeed too arrogant.

Right now, just one skull beast is suppressing him, and there are two fully healthy royal knights standing beside him. If they attack together, then he'll have to die with more dignity, just like he told the Chaos Dragon Beast.

In reality, he was already doomed. Whether he could defeat the Skull Beast was another matter entirely, and even if he managed to defeat it by chance, the remaining two Royal Knights were beyond his capabilities.

However, Momo Beast would not accept his fate so easily! His obsession, the anger in his heart, and his hatred for humanity would not allow him to do so!

Since we're destined to lose, let's weaken them as much as possible! We can't let them face Lord Barbamon in perfect condition!

If Lord Barbamon wins this final battle, he will fulfill his obsession and teach humanity a bloody lesson!

That's enough!

The Momo Beast made a decision in its heart, its eyes gradually turned red, and the energy in its body began to circulate at an unusual speed.

The Skull Beast was unaware of Momo Beast's changes. The weakening of its energy also reduced its perception. Furthermore, after Momo Beast retreated, it was focused on recovering its own energy, reserving only a fraction of its attention for Momo Beast's movements.

The stubborn beast, who had been watching from the sidelines, frowned and realized that something was wrong with the momo beast.

He observed intently for a few seconds, then suddenly shouted, "Oh no! Skullmon, Armored Dragonmon, defend with all your might! Momomon seems to be trying to self-destruct!"

The shouts of the stubborn beast snapped Skullmon back to its senses, and Magnamon was also startled. However, trusting their companion, the two reacted immediately without hesitation.

The Skull Beast summoned the magic shield "Avalon," ready to activate its strongest defense, "Divine Protection," at any moment.

With its hands raised in front of it, the Chrono Digizoid on its body shone brightly, enveloping the monster and protecting it.

The stubborn beast was easy to deal with; he simply shrank back and hid behind the golden-armored dragon beast.

After all, he had neither a shield nor the ability to defend himself, so he could only rely on the strength of his companions.

Momomon was surprised that his plan had been seen through by Stubbornmon, and the three Royal Knights were ready in an instant, which made him glare fiercely at Stubbornmon, who was curled up.

Those blood-red eyes, combined with the venomous gaze of the Mao Mo beast, were indeed quite frightening.

Unfortunately, the stubborn beast hid and couldn't be seen.

At this moment, the energy circulation within the Maomo Beast's body had reached its limit, and even if the Maomo Beast wanted to stop, it would be impossible.

But the Maomo Beast had no intention of stopping. Even if it only weakened them slightly, it was all for the sake of its long-cherished wish!

Lord Barbamon, you must make humans taste the pain we have endured!

The Momo Beast roared inwardly, its entire body blazing with blinding light. With a deafening roar, its body exploded, unleashing endless hellfire upon the three royal knights.

Mao Moshou, killed in battle!

Chapter 47, The Final Battle (Part 10)

"Cough cough... That explosion was really powerful. No wonder it's a top-tier ultimate form's self-destruction. Ouch... This karmic fire hurts too."

The Golden Armored Dragon Beast lowered its hands, its energy surging as it extinguished the karmic fire on its body while grinning and commenting on the Momo Beast's self-destruction.

As the most defensively capable member of the Royal Knights, he always served as the team's shield in every battle, enduring countless beatings. His pain resistance was exceptionally high.

The burning pain of the karmic fire was only moderate for the golden-armored dragon beast; it was already quite a feat for it to gasp for breath.

If it weren't for the fact that the Golden Armor Dragon's attacks were so pitiful, it would be the natural enemy of the Momo Beast.

"GoldenArmormon, don't be so frivolous. Momomon's original intention was also for the Digital World. However, he went astray. Now that he's dead, let's show him some respect."

As the skull beast spoke, it retracted its demonic spear and shield, its body still stubbornly burning with karmic flames. Its previous lack of energy had prevented the "Divine Protection," which was supposed to be an absolute defense, from fully protecting it.

The Armored Dragon Beast pursed its lips, not arguing with the Skull Beast. As the most courteous of the Royal Knights, the Skull Beast would always maintain respect and courtesy towards anyone who wasn't utterly heinous and devoid of any redeeming qualities.

"Alright, that's all done here. Now it's just Barbamon left." Gankomon stepped out from behind Magnamon. Because Magnamon had shielded him, he wasn't injured at all.

"Golden Armor Dragonmon and I are still in relatively good condition, so we won't return to the main battlefield. Instead, we'll go directly to support Fragrantmon and the others. Skull Beast, I see you're quite badly injured and your energy seems depleted. You should go back to Examon and let Lotusmon heal you."

The stubborn beast was put in charge.

"Well, I really can't exert any power right now. I'll rest here for a bit and then go back to find Lotusmon and the others. I'll leave the rest to you, Gankomon and Magnamon."

The skull beast nodded and sat down on the ground. The karmic fire on its body was finally extinguished by its remaining energy, but the skull beast also showed signs of fatigue.

"Don't worry! This time, we'll definitely make Barbamon cry!"

The golden-armored dragon patted its chest and made a promise.

"There shouldn't be any danger here. Skull Beast, the Golden Armored Dragon Beast and I will set off now."

The stubborn beast nodded slightly to the skull beast, then soared into the sky, heading towards the location of the Barba beast.

"Hey, wait for me! Skull Beast, I'm coming too!"

The Golden Armored Dragon waved to the Skull Beast and hurriedly chased after the Stubborn Beast.

"Keep it up, everyone!"

With a slight smile, the Skull Beast watched the Stubborn Beast and the Armored Dragon Beast disappear from its sight, then closed its eyes and began to recover.

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"That lightning bolt was really over the top. Fragrant Beast, you've drawn a lot of aggro."

LordKnightmon knelt beside Aromon, its pink armor covered in charred marks, and its aura was weak.

Fragrantmon wasn't much better off than LordKnightmon; her armor, golden hair, and white wings were all charred black from being struck by lightning, and she was also kneeling on the ground, her breath weak.

However, the Fragrant Beast's voice remained calm and steady as it said, "This shows that my command was effective. However, I still underestimated Barbamon's murderous intent towards me. The power of this lightning strike was indeed beyond my expectations."

"Fragrant Beast, are you alright?"

The remaining members of the subjugation team forced Barbamon back and retreated together to Aromon to ask questions.

"Thank goodness. LordKnightmon helped me block the attack, so I'm alright." Aromon used its command sword to support itself as it stood up, looked at its companions gathered around it, and frowned.

"Don't stop suppressing Barbamon. I'm fine, keep going!"

Upon hearing this, while everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they couldn't help but shrink back and hurriedly charged forward again according to the fragrant beast's command.

The eight-legged horse-beast launched the first attack, drawing back the sacred crossbow "Flame Kingdom" in its left hand and unleashing a barrage of scorching light arrows.

"Rainbow Bridge Arrow!"

Beside him, Monarchmon roared, a giant dragon phantom rising from its body. Surging energy gathered, propelling its body to crash into Barbamon, following the beam of light shot from the eight-legged horsemon.

Dragon Collider!

"Wow, has Monarchmon gone mad? Using the Dragon Collider here? Is it trying to drag us all down with it?"

UltimateVeedramon was startled by the dragon phantom on Lordmon's body. While grumbling about Lordmon's actions, it landed in front of the group, its V-bracelets flashing as a thick shield of light appeared.

"Ultimate Infinity Shield!"

On the other side, Barbamon had just caught his breath. Although his lightning strike hadn't finished off Aromamon, it had drawn the attention of the remaining Royal Knights. After dodging the initial attacks, he finally had a chance to catch his breath.

Under the command of the aromatic beast, most of his attacks were ineffective, and he had to be careful not to get hit. This not only made Barbamon feel frustrated, but also disrupted his rhythm, leaving him with no time to adjust his state.

Fortunately, the lightning strike he unleashed in his rage had an effect. Barbamon gained a rare chance to catch its breath.

He quickly adjusted his mindset and decided on his next tactic: focus on eliminating the Fragrant Beasts! Taking them out would mean half the victory!

However, before Barbamon could finish adjusting and implement his battle plan, the eight-legged horse beast's light arrow shot towards him once again.

Barba snorted coldly, pointed his scepter with his right hand, and a water shield condensed in front of him, intercepting all the light arrows.

However, the next moment, a giant dragon phantom overflowing with energy broke through the water shield and charged straight towards the Barba Beast.

Within the dragon's phantom, Monarch Beast's eyes gleamed with madness as it grinned menacingly at Barba Beast.

Monarchmon possesses intense loyalty and the pride of a dragon. He still feels ashamed of failing to protect Yggdrasil, allowing it to be ambushed and fused by Barbamon, and ultimately being defeated and forced to flee. He has long wanted to give Barbamon a severe beating.