Knights of the Digital World

But things are different now. The two Royal Knights have died in battle, and the children have been under Lucemon's watchful eye, engaging in verbal exchanges with Lucemon and even physically attacking him.

Given Lucemon's willful and self-centered nature, even if he's initially hesitant to back down, he definitely won't let everyone off the hook in the end.

It means he's still evolving, otherwise he would have thrown down a "magnificent cross" after hesitating for a while.

In this situation, even the Train Beast couldn't save everyone like in the original story.

After all, at that time, Lucemon didn't care about the children at all. He glared at them, threw them out, and didn't care anymore.

This gave the tram beast its chance.

If Lucemon were truly focused on rescuing the children, how could Carmon possibly have the ability to do so?

Even the Dark Knight probably couldn't do that.

Another hope is that Takuya and Kouji can gather the power of the ten warriors and achieve the Ancient Soul Evolution just like in the original story, relying on Musoumon to defeat Lucemon.

However, Takuya and Kouji, those two reckless men, had just charged at the Light Beast when they were smashed half to death by the magnificent cross. They were now lying in Koizumi and Kouichi's arms, slowly recovering in the holy light of the two archangels.

Clearly, they can't be counted on either.

It seems like a dead end now. At least the children can't find a solution.

Although they remained strong and true to their original aspirations, refusing to submit to the Beasts of Light, they had to admit that despair was beginning to creep into their hearts. They were even prepared to sacrifice themselves.

Each battle and each crisis has tempered their will and broadened their horizons. They have come to face death, something that shouldn't be a concern for someone their age, with equanimity.

However, Emu knew that she actually had one more hope—

Ten Warriors Cartridge.

This cartridge was one he started making a long time ago, a super cartridge that collects data on the Ten Warriors and various rival Digimon.

Its function is to allow Emu to freely play the characters in the cartridges.

This also includes the Ten Warriors and their various evolutions.

Emu's KaiserGreymon and MagnaGarurumon cartridges were not actually generated by scanning the data of the two Digimon, but rather by scanning the mechanism of the Warrior's Soul and being generated based on the Ten Warriors cartridges.

Theoretically, Emu could have generated a Gacha of Valkyrie using the Ten Warriors Gacha, possessing the same Mega-level power as Valkyrie, and ended it all.

However, Emu didn't know how the Warrior Souls of the Ten Warriors worked together when Emu evolved into Valkyrie. Now, if he wanted to use Valkyrie's power, he had to deduce it himself using the Infinity Gacha.

The result derived in this way has a one percent probability of being completely correct, successfully deducing the King Kong Warrior Beast cartridge, which allows the unrestricted use of King Kong Warrior Beast's power.

The five percent probability is generally correct, and it is possible to use the power of the Vajra Warrior Beast, but there is a time limit and there is a possibility of backlash damage.

There's a 90% chance it's a 50/50 chance of being right or wrong. This would cause Yongmeng to suffer a backlash, preventing her from using the power of the Vajra Warrior Beast, and she would also be injured, requiring a long period of recovery.

The final 4% probability is that the Infinite Chronicles completely malfunction, leading to a completely flawed method. Such a Chronicle is instantly destroyed upon insertion, which is incredibly exciting.

Emu has already completed the derivation using the Infinite Gacha and created the Mighty Warrior Beast Gacha. However, he will never know which situation he will be in before using it.

Just like Schrödinger's cat, the cartridge in Emu's hand can also be called Schrödinger's cartridge.

As someone with terrible luck, Emu disliked gambling. When the Ten Warriors cartridge was first being produced, the odds were so high that he decided to shelve it.

Now even the Super Saiyan God Beast cartridge is gambling with its life. Emu, however, has no choice.

After hesitating for a while, Emu, still clutching the cassette tape, didn't tell anyone. He instinctively rejected anything based on luck and hoped things might change.

He wasn't afraid of death—if he were, he could have escaped long ago; why fight until now? He simply refused to entrust his fate to the uncertainties of luck. Losing that way would be utterly frustrating.

Despite having many dreams, only a short time had passed, and Lucemon's evolution was not yet complete.

However, after only a few seconds, the data stream completely disappeared, revealing the evolved form of Lucemon!

Chapter Sixty-Nine, LV100

After evolving, Lucemon grew from a boy into a handsome young man. He had blond hair, purple markings on his face, and an arrogant and aloof expression.

His physique was robust, not bulky, yet exuding power. Behind him stood five white wings and five black bat wings on each side. On his forehead were also two additional wings, one white and one black. These twelve wings symbolized his sublime status, surpassing even that of archangels.

The aura emanating from him was also more complex and multifaceted. It contained both a sacred radiance and a darkness that tempted people to corruption. Without exception, both were extremely oppressive, powerful, and terrifying.

This is the evolved form of Lucemon, the ultimate demon king that combines light and darkness, Lucemon Fallen Mode!

"Ah, what an intoxicating power! I'm even stronger now!"

Lucemon Fallen Mode squinted its eyes, stretched its limbs, and rejoiced at its newly acquired power.

"Oh, right, and you too... the rebellious angel and the human child who inherited the power of a traitor..."

Lucemon Fallen Mode suddenly remembered the children and turned its gaze over.

"In the new world I'm about to create, there's no place for you. I've already shown you great mercy by letting you live a little longer. That's a favor from the Emperor! Now, be grateful and go on your way!"

"Lucemon: Fallen Mode," Lucemon calmly announced. As his words fell, a miniature universe appeared before him, and a cross composed of nine planets and a star crashed down upon the children!

"It's over...we can't withstand this attack..."

The two archangels were still trying their best to maintain the protective barrier, but they could only do their best and leave the rest to fate. They looked at the falling cross, their faces ashen, and whispered hoarsely.

The children pursed their lips, remaining silent, their eyes fixed stubbornly on the falling cross, or rather, the beast of light behind it.

Even if they lose, even if they are defeated, even if they are about to die, they will not yield, they will not bow their heads!

"I... I really hate gambling with my life... But... I've said it before, I'll protect the smiles of humans and Digimon! So, I'll change everyone's fate!"

Emu muttered something, then without further hesitation, stepped to the front and inserted the Ten Warriors Gacha into his belt:

"hen—sh!"

"gashat! tenfighters! letgaofchoice!"

“Sanoon!”

"The strongest! Destruction! Regeneration! Gods who rule over all! Guardians of the Digital ID!"

As a series of sound effects rang out, data streams and game blocks gushed out from Emu's belt, covering him.

The next moment, a left hand tore through the data stream and game blocks. That hand had an arm guard similar to the head of KaiserGreymon.

Then, a tall figure covered in thick armor appeared. The aura emanating from this tall figure was holy and majestic, in no way inferior to Lucemon Fallen Mode.

His right arm guard was similar to his left, except it was shaped like Magnagarurumon's head. His armor was thick, but not bulky. The red and yellow color scheme and the exquisite and beautiful structure made him look even more imposing and handsome.

Behind him was a halo radiating a sacred aura, connected by two silky feather ribbons.

His head was still Ex-Aid's head, but it had been coated with a golden-red hue. Surprisingly, it looked quite fitting with his body and didn't seem out of place.

This is the new form that Emu revealed after using the King Kong Mushin Beast Gacha, a power that surpasses the limits, lv100 - Mushin Action Player!

"Ding! The accuracy of the Infinite Gacha deduction has reached 90%, allowing you to fully unleash the power of the Mighty Warrior Beast! However, there is only a five-minute time limit! Based on this test, the accuracy of the next deduction can be improved by 1% to 5%!"

"This transformation will place a tremendous burden on the host. Please try to deactivate the transformation within three minutes. Deactivating the transformation within three minutes will result in a brief period of fatigue, which will recover within 24 hours."

"If the transformation is reversed within four minutes, minor injuries may occur, and it is expected that one to two weeks of rest will be required for full recovery."

"If the transformation is reversed within five minutes, serious injuries will occur, and it is estimated that it will take one to two months of rest to recover."

"The transformation will be forcibly canceled if it exceeds five minutes, and six months of recovery time will be required to heal the injuries."

"The above judgments are all calculated based on the host's current physical condition, with a deviation rate of no more than 0001. Under the intervention of external forces, the recovery speed can be improved again."

After Emu transformed, his mind kept ringing with notifications about system fragments.

To be honest, the system fragment's presence is extremely low. It usually doesn't make a sound and is no different from a salted fish. Yongmeng almost forgot about it.

But this time, the system fragment surprisingly came through. Its notifications allowed Yongmeng to quickly understand her current situation, saving her a lot of time.

"Phew, I guess I'm just not lucky. A one percent chance is way too hard to win. Luckily, I'm not unlucky either. Even though there's a time limit, it's... enough!"

As Emu felt his own form and experienced the continuous, surging power within him, he murmured to himself with satisfaction.

His current qualities in all aspects have improved several times compared to when he was level 99. His combat power has increased by an unknown amount.

Emu looked up at the falling cross, raised his hand as if to push it away, and the cross instantly shattered under his power. The energy fluctuations from the explosion dissipated automatically as they reached him.

This is the power of the Ultimate form!

"Emu, you've become so strong! This new form is amazing!" The children exclaimed in surprise, their hope rekindled, cheering for Emu, "Emu, go for it! Defeat Lucemon!"

Emu turned around and nodded, without saying much, and flew directly towards Lucemon Fallen Mode.

He has a time limit for the battle and can't waste time on pointless conversation. Any questions can wait until after the battle. Right now, he needs to defeat Lucemon Fallen Mode first!

"A very strong aura. Where did you come from, powerful expert? How could you bunch of human brats have such strength?"

Lucemon Fallen Mode was also surprised by Emu's War God Form, but quickly revealed a disdainful smile and mocked:

"However, you are far inferior to me! I am the emperor of the Digital World, and now I have merged light and darkness into one. I am the chosen one of the Digital World! Now, defeat me! Paradise Lost!"

Lucemon Fallen Mode roared and charged towards Emu, using both hands and feet to strike at him, wanting to show this suddenly appearing guy who was in charge of this Digital World!

Chapter 70, VS Lucemon - Fallen Mode

Emu remained silent, enduring all of Lucemon Fallen Mode's punches and kicks.

Lucemon's close-combat abilities aren't particularly outstanding. Even after evolving, his punches and kicks aren't exactly sophisticated; they're all straightforward attacks. However, the powerful energy amplified by Lucemon Fallen Mode makes his punches and kicks incredibly powerful.

Furthermore, the most terrifying damage from Lucemon Fallen Mode's "Paradise Lost" lies in the immense impact of launching the opponent into the air, controlling their limbs, and then letting them plummet. All the previous punches and kicks were merely a prelude to this final strike.

However, Emu's current energy, both in terms of abundance and quality, is no less than that of Lucemon Fallen Mode, and his martial arts skills, due to his numerous battles, are even superior to those of Lucemon Fallen Mode.

Therefore, Emu easily withstood the powerful attack from Lucemon Fallen Mode.

Unable to knock the enemy away, Paradise Lost could no longer be used.

Lucemon Fallen Mode amplified the energy in his punches and kicks, but still couldn't suppress Emu, and his expression turned somewhat ugly. He had made some boastful claims before, and now that he couldn't deliver, he felt as if he had been slapped in the face, the pain stinging intensely.

After evolving, Lucemon Fallen Mode, a being of both light and darkness, not only enhanced his power but also amplified his various inner emotions.

He is now more arrogant and more irritable than before.

Lucemon Fallen Mode fought several more rounds with Emu, and the anger over losing face gradually gathered in its heart, soon burning fiercely.

Lucemon Fallen Mode, not wanting to waste any more time, flew away from Eternal Dream, its arms outstretched, one hand holding a ball of holy and bright energy, the other a ball of dark and evil energy.

Lucemon Fallen Mode revealed a wicked smile, pushed its hands forward, and two energy orbs created a cube-shaped magic array, locking Emu inside:

"Prepare to die! Life and death are intertwined!"

"That's enough. The previous exchange has already tested the power of Lucemon Fallen Mode. Thirty seconds have already passed... I need to hurry."

After Lucemon Fallen Mode retreated, Emu silently made his plans. His battles were time-limited, and he didn't have much time to waste on probing.

However, in the next moment, Lucemon Fallen Mode's ultimate move, "Intertwined Life and Death," sealed him within a magic square array that combined light and darkness, startling Emu.