Digimon: I really didn't want to be the Digimon Emperor!

So he explained simply, "This is another ancient power that I obtained by chance when I was fighting that spy from the four island nations down there. It's called the Soul of the Warrior of Light. The price... was quite high. Gatomon's energy was exhausted, and it regressed back to its Rookie form."

He carefully showed everyone the sleeping puppy he was holding.

Seeing the weak little dog beast, everyone felt sorry for him and surrounded him to show their concern. They were still shaken by Cheng Yuan's harrowing experience and exclaimed, "Cheng Yuan is awesome!" "The ancient power is so cool!" They all fantasized about finding some kind of "ancient soul" in the digital space someday.

But Li Yunjin suddenly said, "I think that rather than searching for ancient powers, I'd rather become a professional beast tamer as soon as possible and participate in the 'Scavenger' search and rescue operation organized by the association."

After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, scratched his head, and said, "Huh? That's strange. When did I think of that? It seems like this thought just popped into my head suddenly..."

Cheng Yuan and Guan Yan exchanged a glance, understanding each other without words. Deep within their buried memories, their reverence for the heroes of the underworld still held sway.

Using Cheng Yuan's blank chip, the group loaded as many ancient weapon components as possible, and then, with the three prisoners (the bald man, the tall, thin man, and Lin Yu) in tow, began their evacuation from the ruins.

When they opened the gate to the ruins, they carefully scouted the area for a long time to make sure that the terrifying monster frog king wasn't blocking the entrance before they quickly came out and started their return journey.

Since returning with three more "big rice dumplings" prisoners and fewer Goatmon (Hope Armor Cooling), only three "Jungle Riders" (Wind Lionmon, Grizzly Bearmon, and Runmon) and two humanoid Digimon (Baronmon and RumbleAngoramon) remain.

So, the Baron Beast carried Guan Yan on its back, the Jinba Angora Beast carried Liu Li on its back, and the three jungle cavalrymen carried Zhao Gang, Lin Yu, Li Yunjin, and... each carrying a "zongzi" (rice dumpling) tied horizontally to their mount.

They looked at Cheng Yuan: "Cheng Yuan, why don't you pick a Digimon to ride?"

Cheng Yuan smiled and patted his smooth armor: "No need, I am a Digimon now, and a Speed ​​type at that."

He carefully adjusted the little dog beast, which was still sleeping and recovering in his arms, to make it more comfortable. "Besides, I have to take care of the little dog beast."

After speaking, Cheng Yuan, in his wolf-like form, took a step forward. He was extremely fast, running like a white light flying close to the ground, no less than the three jungle cavalrymen, and even seemed more at ease.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but joke, "Goodness, now it looks like the little dog beast is the tamer, and Cheng Yuan, you're its personal mount and bodyguard Digimon!"

Cheng Yuan laughed and didn't refute, carefully protecting the little dog beast in his arms as they traversed through the forest and swamp.

After running for most of the day, they finally crossed the circular swamp and the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts, and were about to reach the area where the outpost was located. However, the scene before them took them by surprise.

The outpost, which should have been bustling and brightly lit, was now shrouded in a somber atmosphere.

Many shops were closed, and the streets were deserted, with few pedestrians hurrying along and looking worried. Security was tighter at the entrance to the digital space, with a sign that read "Temporarily Closed, No Entry or Exit".

Zhao Gang immediately went up to a guard and asked him what was going on.

The guard, with a grave expression, informed us: A serious riot of Ultimate-level Digimon has occurred in the outpost's commercial district in the real world! Martial law is currently in effect there, and all efforts are being made to deal with the disaster. As a result, the Digital World has also been affected, and entrances and exits have been temporarily closed to prevent chaos or danger.

Zhao Gang and the others were shocked. A complete riot? This was a big deal! But their important discovery of ancient ruins and the capture of foreign spies were equally urgent and needed to be reported as soon as possible.

They identified themselves as students from Shanghai Beast Tamer University and briefly explained the importance of the situation. The guards at the outpost didn't dare to delay and immediately contacted their superiors. Soon, the person in charge of Shanghai Beast Tamer University at the outpost arrived. After verifying the situation, he solemnly granted them priority access, allowing them to return to the real world.

As they passed through the checkpoints, the guards cast curious glances at Cheng Yuan in his Wolfmon form. However, seeing that he was a guarantor from Shanghai University of Technology and that Cheng Yuan was carrying an injured Rookie Digimon, they did not question him further, assuming that he was just a student's special partner Digimon.

The group passed through the spatial rift and returned to the outpost base in the real world of Shanghai.

The atmosphere inside the base was equally tense, with the air seemingly filled with the smell of gunpowder and anxiety.

The guards leading them warned, "Do not linger in the business district. Immediately follow the designated safe route to leave this area! The business district is extremely dangerous right now!"

The group nodded, and, leading the prisoners, quickly left along the safe route indicated by the guards, away from the center of the riot.

Just as they were about to leave the outpost base and prepare to speed back to school, the little dog in Cheng Yuan's arms suddenly moved and slowly opened its eyes.

It seemed to sense something, struggled to jump from Cheng Yuan's arms to the ground, its bright blue eyes looking in the opposite direction of the safe route—towards the business district. It let out anxious whimpers and suddenly took off running in that direction!

"Little dog beast!" Cheng Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

He was still in his wolf form at that moment, and he immediately shouted to Zhao Gang and the others, "You guys escort it to the prisoner school first and contact the association! I'll go after it! I'll be there soon!"

Chapter 198 The Twelve Divine Generals - The Dog God Beast

The puppy's sudden and unusual behavior made Cheng Yuan's heart tighten.

It had just exhausted its energy and degenerated, becoming extremely weak, but now it seemed to be called by something invisible, rushing towards the center of the riot regardless of the danger.

"Little Dog Beast! Come back! It's too dangerous over there!" Cheng Yuan was extremely fast in his wolf beast form. His figure turned into a white light, and with a few leaps, he easily caught up with the small white figure and stood in front of it.

"Cheng Yuan, I hear it crying... I need to go see it..." The little dog anxiously circled around Cheng Yuan, still stubbornly looking in the direction of the center of the business district, its eyes revealing a certain urgency.

Cheng Yuan was stunned.

The little dog beast has always had a keen sense of perception; it would never take such a risk without a reason.

What call did it receive?

Without further hesitation, Cheng Yuan quickly bent down and carefully scooped the still struggling puppy into his arms, protecting it with his sturdy yet warm armor of light: "Don't rush, I know you have a reason to go. I'll take you there, but now it's my turn to protect you, understand?"

Sensing Cheng Yuan's determination and understanding, the little dog finally quieted down, nuzzling his chest armor with its head and making a soft but firm sound: "Woof!"

Cheng Yuan hugged the little dog tightly and set off again.

Cheng Yuan headed towards the center, like a fish swimming against the current, rushing towards the core of the commercial district deep within the cordon, where roars and explosions were coming from.

The further you go in, the more shocking the scene becomes.

It looks like it was physically destroyed by a large Digimon.

Numerous cars were smashed on the road, building windows were broken, and streetlights collapsed.

The streets were a mess, with broken glass, wrecked vehicles, and scattered goods everywhere.

The sheriff's vehicles, lights flashing, formed a cordon at a distance, and he and his Digimon partners were struggling to evacuate the last group of trapped civilians.

Thanks to the consistent digital disaster emergency education and drills conducted by the Eastern Kingdom over the years, the evacuation of personnel is proceeding in an orderly manner under the command of the sheriff and their Digimon partners, and casualties have been kept to a minimum.

However, this bustling commercial district suffered extremely severe economic losses and physical damage.

However, none of these are the source of the chaos.

Cheng Yuan could feel that the terrifying, fully-fledged pressure that made his heart pound was coming from a more central place!

Using the wolf-like beast's incredible speed and agility, he bypassed the main blockades and evacuation routes, quickly traversing paths and ruins.

Finally, he broke through the last obstacle and arrived at the heart of the commercial district—the central square.

The sight before him made him gasp in shock!

A large number of armed helicopters circled nervously in the air, not daring to get too close.

There were also many mature-level Digimon standing guard nearby.

Further away, the heavy cannon of the tank beast was steadily aimed at the center of the square.

In the center of the square, a colossal creature was unleashing its power with frenzied force!

It is the Ultimate form—Eaglemon (Black)!

Its entire body was covered in a black, rubbery skin, covered in dust and debris, and its pair of crimson eyes held only a pure desire for destruction.

Its enormous feet stomped down with every step, causing the earth to shake violently. It casually grabbed cars or billboards from the roadside and hurled them at the noisy armed helicopters around it like toys! It frequently spat out jet-black [Dark Necrospheres] from its mouth, which exploded and corroded everything in their path!

Facing this terrifying behemoth were two equally powerful Ultimate-level Digimon!

One of them is a [Rabimon] (Ultimate Level, Modified, Vaccine Type) whose entire body is covered in green armor.

It moved nimbly, using its amazing mobility to shuttle at high speed over the square, constantly releasing [Gale Firepower] missiles to disrupt the ape beast's movements and deplete its stamina through saturation bombardment, and accurately intercept the debris and some [Dark Necrospheres] thrown by the ape beast.

The other one is the majestic [Inu-Shinmon], as if it stepped out of mythology!

【Inu-Shinmon】

[Data Species - Sacred Beast Type]

【Complete body】

[Skills: Roar of the Heavens, Hammer Impact]

[Introduction: One of the Twelve Digimon Generals, possessing a strong sense of justice, she won't rest until everything is clearly defined as right and wrong. Whenever there is conflict, she acts as a referee, transforming herself into a giant hammer to deliver a judgment of guilt or innocence.]

At this moment, Inugamimon transformed into a giant magic hammer, surrounded by a sacred aura, and with a whistling sound, it struck Apemon's body again and again.

The ape-beast was very wary of this sacred hammer and used the dark ring on its tail to block it.

The holy and the dark clashed, unleashing violent flashes and gales.

From the whispers of the departing passersby, Cheng Yuan learned that their beast tamers were Peng Bo, the vice dean of the Combat Academy of the Shanghai Beast Tamer University, and Lin Tao, one of the twelve guardian generals of Shanghai, the earthly branch "Dog" beast tamer, and also the head of the Eastern Great Power Security Department!

This was Cheng Yuan's second encounter with figures of the Twelve Divine Generals level.

The first time was in Shenzhen, where I met Li Xiaochun, the Rabbit God General of the Ministry of Education, and her partner, the Jade Rabbit Beast.

At this moment, the two master-level animal trainers were clearly hesitant to act rashly.

"Dean Peng, maintain suppressive fire! Use [Rapid Firepower] to block its movement route and restrict its movement! We can't let it advance to the outer perimeter!"

"Understood, General Lin Tao! Rabimon, [Rapid Firepower]!"

"Inu-god Beast, use [Treasure Hammer] to attack its lower body and force it to defend! Watch out for its Necrosphere!"

"The crowd evacuation will take another three minutes! Hold on! We must trap them here!"

The two Ultimate-level Digimon worked together seamlessly, one mechanical and one holy, barely managing to contain the rampaging Etemon in the center of the plaza, preventing it from charging towards the surrounding buildings that had not yet been completely evacuated.

But clearly, they are also facing a tough battle.

The Apemon (Black) possesses astonishing strength and abnormally high defense, and its fighting style is a completely reckless and berserk approach.

That kind of crazy, self-destructive frenzy made the two master-level beast tamers, who were skilled in tactical coordination and precise strikes, somewhat hesitant.

The ape-like beasts, covered in a reinforced black mascot-like rubber exterior and possessing inexhaustible stamina, were extremely difficult to inflict truly fatal damage, instead constantly fueling their rage.

Just then, the puppy in my arms suddenly became excited, its little paws pointing fiercely at the ferocious ape-beast.

Cheng Yuan focused his gaze and looked carefully in the direction it pointed.

The wolf-like beast's visual organs have extremely strong dynamic capture and magnification capabilities, and in no time, he saw it!

At the edge of the ape-beast's cave-like ear canal, a small white figure was clinging to the spot, swaying violently with the ape-beast's movements, as if it might be flung away at any moment!

It's an ancient music beast!

It paced anxiously, pointing its little paws at the ape-like beast's head, and making loud "gurgling" noises at a sheriff directing an evacuation in the distance below, seemingly trying desperately to explain something.

But its voice was completely drowned out by the deafening sounds of battle and the roars of the ape-like beasts, and its faint presence meant that no one noticed this strange little creature at all.

Aside from Cheng Yuan, who has been "exempted" by a mysterious force that has eliminated his presence.

Cheng Yuan suddenly realized: "So you sensed the call and danger from the Ancient Music Beast?"

The puppy beast shook its head in his arms, its little paws still firmly pointing at the ape beast itself.

Cheng Yuan was taken aback: "It? You mean... this gorilla is calling you?"

The little dog beast nodded vigorously: "I feel something... very familiar... Do you remember Savage Valley? That special... black ball beast."

Cheng Yuan certainly remembers!

The golden-haired black ball beast that was rescued from the savage beast by the puppy beast and hatched in front of the puppy beast! Later, when they left the savage valley, it evolved into the mutated dog-cat beast with holy power!

The little dog said, "I heard...that little thing...crying and calling out in pain...inside its body..."

Oh, so the Ancient Music Beast was just a side effect...

Chapter 199 Teacher! Teacher!

Just then, a squad of soldiers, accompanied by several Digimon, began clearing the area, driving away the fearless trainers and civilians who were still watching from a distance and even filming with their phones.

"Get out of here! It's too dangerous! This isn't a place to watch the excitement!"

"All non-combat personnel evacuate immediately! Quickly!"

In the chaos, an elderly man wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and slippers, but with striking silver hair and a muscular physique, stumbled as he was jostled by the crowd and was about to fall.

Cheng Yuan instinctively reached out and nimbly supported him.

Those young animal trainers are fine with being curious, but what are you, an old man, doing standing here watching this commotion?

The silver-haired old man muttered, "This monkey is interesting, very interesting."

When Cheng Yuan helped him up, his eyes lit up when he saw Cheng Yuan, and he muttered, "You're quite interesting too, young man."

Cheng Yuan noticed that he said "young people" instead of "Digimon".

Cheng Yuan was about to say something—

boom!!!

In the center of the square, the ape-beast took a heavy blow from the dog-god beast's treasure hammer, then slammed its fist into the ground in a frenzy. The terrifying shockwave, mixed with countless fragments of stone and asphalt, shot out in all directions like cannonballs! This included the direction in which Cheng Yuan and the silver-haired old man, the onlookers, were located!

"Everyone be careful!" Cheng Yuan didn't have time to think. He instantly shoved the little beast into his arms, planted his feet on the ground in front of him, and the two [Victor of Light] lightsabers instantly popped out!