Knights of the Digital World

"Alright, you can try it first. If it doesn't work, then destroy it!"

Angewomon shook her head, agreeing with Sanzomon's idea, but still prepared to take action.

This is a common problem for Angewomon, or rather, angel-type Digimon: they instinctively want to eliminate anything evil, dark, or filthy.

Moreover, their light energy has a strong restraining effect on such beings, and can even enable them to fight against beings of higher levels.

Examples include the first season where Angemon traded kills with Devimon for one; Angewomon blasted Myotismon with a single arrow; and HolyAngemon easily defeated Piedmon.

This is also a major reason why most LadyDevimon and Angewomon can't stand each other - their energy is clearly meant to destroy you, so how can you find them agreeable?

If LadyDevimon and Angewomon hadn't grown up together since childhood, they wouldn't be sisters now.

“Sanzang Beast, how do you intend to quell this ferocious energy? In any case, you must explain it to us clearly so that we can take precautions.”

Yongmeng asked. He wanted to see if Sanzang Beast's actions were the same as his own.

The Three-Taoist Beast smiled slightly, took out a headband from his robe, and said, "This is called the Tightening Headband. After the fierce energy emerges, I will put this on him. It will tighten when he does something wrong, until he faints from the pain. In addition, I will take him by my side to educate him, and recite the 'Du Zichun Sutra' for him every day to guide him towards goodness."

"really!"

Yongmeng thought to himself, becoming more and more certain that this ferocious aura was indeed Wukong Beast.

To be honest, Yongmeng was still somewhat looking forward to it. Sun Wukong was probably the idol of most Chinese children in their childhood. Although she didn't have the chance to see the Great Sage in person, seeing the Wukong Beast based on Sun Wukong was enough to fulfill her childhood wish.

The three stood silently at the edge of the crater, waiting for the malevolent energy to emerge.

As time went on, the magma inside the crater became increasingly turbulent and swirled continuously, eventually forming a vortex, with something seemingly about to emerge from its very center.

"coming."

Suddenly, the Three-Hidden Beast spoke.

Angewomon and Emu perked up, staring intently at the center of the vortex.

"Whoosh!"

With a loud bang, the lava exploded, and a lithe figure leaped out, laughing heartily:

"Hahaha! I, Old Sun, have come out!"

"Now is the time!"

Sanzang Beast muttered something to himself, then flicked his hand, and the headband in his hand vanished instantly.

"Huh? What is this thing? Who? Who put this piece of junk on me?"

Suddenly, a lithe figure shouted and fell from the sky.

He was shaped like a monkey, wearing leather pants and arm guards, his chest exposed, his fur fluttering in the wind. A stick was stuck beside him, and he was touching his forehead with both hands. A headband could be seen on his forehead.

This is none other than—Wukong Beast!

"Hey! You bald monk! Did you put this piece of junk on me?!"

Etemon was born as a Perfect level being and had awakened its own fighting instincts. Although it wasn't as terrifying as Lucemon from the fourth season, which could easily defeat an Ultimate level being at birth, it was still an extremely powerful Perfect level being that could arm-wrestle with a weak Ultimate level being at birth.

He could clearly sense that the aura on the headband was the same as that of the Three Treasures Beast. After failing to break free of the headband, he looked at the Three Treasures Beast, his blood-red eyes filled with ferocity, as if he wished he could skin the Three Treasures Beast alive.

"Wukong Beast, you mustn't be rude."

Sanzang Beast frowned, clearly displeased with Wukong Beast's manner of speaking, and reprimanded him.

"Hey! You bald monk, how strange! You provoked me first, and now you're blaming me for being rude? Listen to me, put away this piece of junk right now, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, I'll beat you into mincemeat!"

Wukong Beast's rage surged wildly. He had finally managed to be born, breaking free from the lava. Little did he expect that someone would put a strange thing on him as soon as he emerged, and now they were spewing insults at him! It was infuriating!

Sanzang Beast shook his head and said repeatedly, "Unruly, unruly!"

"You insolent brat! Bald monk, didn't you hear what I, Old Sun, said? You..."

Wukong Beast was about to unleash another torrent of curses when he felt the tight band around his head tighten slightly, causing a sharp pain in his forehead.

Wukong paused, frowned, and reached out to touch the headband, but it seemed to remain unchanged.

After hesitating for a moment, Wukong Beast couldn't suppress his temper and started cursing at Sanzang Beast, his words full of vulgarities, it was unclear where he had learned them.

Even the good-natured Sanzang Beast couldn't tolerate Wukong Beast's curses. He frowned and murmured a Buddhist chant:

"Amitabha."

The Buddhist chant seemed to be a code. The headband, which had been gradually tightening as Wukong Beast cursed, suddenly tightened, causing Wukong Beast to let out a scream and kneel on the ground.

"You impudent monkey, are you convinced now?"

Sanzang Beast looked at Wukong Beast and asked seriously.

For a moment, it appeared quite imposing.

Chapter Thirty-Six, VS Wukong Beast

"I refuse to accept this! You took advantage of my momentary lapse in attention and outmaneuvered me, Old Sun! I refuse to accept this! If you've got the guts, let's fight! If I lose, I'll admit defeat!"

The Wukong Beast was in so much pain that it knelt on the ground, but it still refused to give in and shouted loudly. Its pair of red eyes flashed with a fierce light, full of violence.

"Amitabha……"

The monk chanted a Buddhist prayer, his brow furrowing.

As a Perfect level being who dares to travel in the Digital World, she is not weak in combat. However, compared to Etemon, she is somewhat inferior.

After all, Etemon is a Digimon that awakened its fighting instincts and was born to fight. If it weren't for its original form, which made Sanzomon a natural counter to Etemon, Sanzomon wouldn't have been able to control Etemon.

Even so, if the headband were removed and the two fought a real battle, Sanzang Beast would be no match for Wukong Beast.

But if Wukong Beast's request is not granted, Wukong Beast will obviously not be satisfied.

Perhaps, only the tight headband can slowly wear him down. One day, she will be able to smooth out Wukong Beast's ferocious nature and guide him towards goodness.

"Sanzang Beast, how about I give it a try?"

Seeing Sanzang's predicament, Yongmeng offered a suggestion.

“Amitabha, how can we let you take this benefactor into danger? Let this humble monk slowly wear down this mischievous monkey’s temper.”

The Three Treasures Beast shook its head repeatedly.

"Hehe, even if Gokumon succeeds, he won't be convinced. And even if he does succeed, how long will it take? Why don't I give it a try! I'm really looking forward to fighting him!"

Emu wasn't lying; he secretly hoped to defeat Gokumon and obtain Gokumon's cartridge so he could finally relive his childhood idol.

"This……"

Sanzang Beast hesitated for a moment; she still didn't want others to put themselves in danger, especially not to help her.

"Sanzang Beast, this is my own choice. Please let me do it."

Emu emphasized it again, turning to look at Gokumon:

"Wukong Beast, you said you'd be convinced if I defeated you head-on, right?"

"That's right! I, Old Sun, admire capable people, not these treacherous villains!"

Wukong Beast stood up, supporting himself with his staff, and shouted loudly.

"The Three Treasures Beast can make you so hurt you can't even stand up, isn't that a capable person? It's not just about fighting head-on... But you won't accept this explanation. How about this, I'll fight you. If I win, you'll become the Three Treasures Beast's disciple, stay by her side, and listen to her teachings. If I lose, I'll persuade the Three Treasures Beast to give you your freedom, how about that? But let me make this clear beforehand, I can't guarantee that I'll give you your freedom."

Emu said with a smile.

After hearing Yongmeng's words, Wukong Beast fell into deep thought. He had to admit that he was indeed helpless against the headband that was binding Sanzang Beast, which made him quite capable.

But he was born to fight! He doesn't acknowledge this ability! Even if you want him to back down, you'll have to go through a fierce and satisfying battle first!

Win or lose!

Therefore, after only a moment's thought, Wukong Beast shouted:

"Alright! We'll do as you say!"

"It's good that you agree. This place isn't suitable for fighting. Let's go over there; the terrain is flatter, and we can fight better there. Sanzang Beast, please also remove the headband from Wukong Beast first."

After making a request, Emu flew ahead towards the designated battleground.

"Amitabha Buddha... Please be careful, benefactor."

Seeing that Yongmeng had made up his mind, Sanzang Beast said no more and released Wukong Beast from its restraints.

"Hahahaha! Here comes Old Sun! Somersault Cloud!"

Freed from his restraints, Wukong touched the headband, still feeling a little annoyed. However, the impending battle excited him even more. He laughed loudly, somersaulted into the sky, and used his flying magic, "Somersault Cloud," to follow Yongmeng.

Angewomon is actually passionate about fighting, but LadyDevimon protects her too well, so she rarely has the opportunity to fight.

She tugged at the Three-Tiered Beast and said:

"Sanzang Beast, it's gone! Quick, follow it and see! I wonder if Emu can win?"

Sanzomon's eyesight was better than Angewomon's, but even he couldn't answer her question. He replied as he ran towards the battlefield:

"It's hard to say. Although Etemon is only a Perfect level Digimon, it is a Digimon born for battle. Even a Weak Ultimate level Digimon might not be its match. Emu is probably a Weak Ultimate level Digimon. We'll only know who is stronger between him and Etemon after they fight."

When the two arrived at the battlefield, Emu was already fighting Gokumon.

"Aha! Super-electrified lightning cannon!"

Wukong leaped off the Somersault Cloud, unleashing the energy from the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand towards Yongmeng.

"Vulcan Cannon!"

Not to be outdone, Emu raised his head and fired a barrage of beams from the Vulcan cannons on either side of his head, clashing with Gokumon's Thunder Cannon.

"Hahaha! Good! Take another blow from my old Sun! Secret Technique: Dream Image!"

Wukong Beast laughed loudly, waving his Ruyi Jingu Bang. In an instant, a large number of Wukong Beast figures appeared around him, surrounding Yongmeng and assuming an attack stance.

Emu could tell from the energy cannon exchange that Gokumon was no ordinary beast. Although it was still in its Perfect form, the quality of its energy was no weaker than his own.

Emu drew a beam saber with one hand and a shield with the other, standing ready for battle.

He has two beam sabers, but it's best to be cautious when facing Wukongmon.

Gokumon initially tried to confuse Emu with his secret technique, Dream Image. However, Emu completely ignored the illusion and patiently waited for the attack. In response, Emu even deployed his shield for defense.

Seeing this, Wukong Beast stopped wasting energy. He controlled all the illusions to swarm forward, blending himself into the crowd, and swung his staff at Yongmeng.

Emu crouched down, hiding his body behind the shield, and wildly swung his beam saber behind his back in his other hand, trying his best to protect his vitals.

Emu's response made Gokumon frown slightly. He had originally intended to attack from behind, but seeing Emu's wildly swinging saber, he gave up.