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

When the match time arrived, both teams entered the arena, connected to the Digivice, and their Digimon entered the virtual digital space.

Cheng Yuan glanced at Zhao Lu and Zhang Ming, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's proceed according to plan!"

All four nodded.

"Pangolin, change the terrain!" A high platform formed of rock rose from the mudflats, building stone walls, and the surrounding swamps also raised the riverbed, reducing the space for underwater hiding.

"Floramon, Energy Spray!" Pink smoke filled the surroundings. Digimon can absorb this smoke to accelerate their energy recovery. It is one of Floramon's developed techniques.

"Gatomon, full defense and harassment."

Tailmon nodded, first enveloping Gearmon X in holy energy to enhance its recovery ability, then summoning a holy barrier to cover Gearmon X and StagBugmon. Eight holy light bullets hovered above their heads, ready to intercept any incoming attacks.

"Let's begin, Zhao Lu, Zhang Ming."

The two nodded.

"Gearmon X, Three-in-One Turret Form!"

The mechanical gears rapidly reassembled, transforming into a menacing electromagnetic turret. The electric sparks dancing between the superconducting coils ionized the surrounding air, giving it a burnt smell.

"Railgun, prepare!"

"Stag beetle, charging mode!" The stag beetle's two antennae, shaped like plugs, were inserted into the charging port of the Gearmon X like a charging dock.

"One million volts!"

Gearmon X's entire body surged with electricity, and dazzling electric light instantly filled every part of Gearmon X.

Cheng Yuan said, "Leave the defense and harassment to me. Get the three sets of optical lenses and blast them to smithereens. Let them know that firepower and range are the only true measures of power!"

Meisha Bilingual clearly hadn't anticipated this tactic. Shellmon hastily assumed a defensive stance, while Azuredramon attempted to envelop its shell with a frost shield to enhance its defense.

"emission!"

A streak of azure lightning tore through space, causing the swamp to boil and the rocks to vaporize in its wake. The crab-beast, caught in the blast, didn't even have time to scream before being blasted out of the arena.

The shockwave sent Coralmon and Gishamon flying together.

After the shell of the Shell Beast was shattered by the frost shield on its surface, a huge crack was blasted into it.

"What...what kind of power is this?!" The commentator's voice changed. "It's even more powerful than the last battle. It's an absolute weapon against fortress-type Digimon like Shellmon!"

"Hurry and launch a surprise attack! It needs time to recharge!" Deng Yong said hastily.

Azure Dragon Beast, Giramon, and Coral Beast rallied and launched an attack.

Shellmon's "Destructive Water Cannon," Azuremon's "Ice Arrow," Gissamon's "Spiral Blade," and Coralmon's "Hydraulic Cannon" attacked simultaneously, but were precisely intercepted by Gatomon's Holy Light Bullet. Even if the Holy Light Bullet wasn't blocked, it was deflected by the Holy Barrier.

After the sacred barrier was destroyed and the water cannon shattered, Pangolin and Flamemon continuously used their skills to intercept the attacks, even using their bodies to block the opponent's attacks, all to buy time for Gearmon.

Taking advantage of this lull, with the help of the small stag beetle's power replenishment, Gearmon X has completed its second recharge.

Chapter 120 Chaos Demotion... The End of Light and Darkness

"Second shot, aim for the Shell Beast's wound!"

Another bolt of lightning flashed, striking the damaged spot on the shell beast that Zhao Lu had previously pierced.

With a sickening cracking sound, the supposedly indestructible shell split into a spiderweb pattern.

"Impossible!" Deng Yong's face turned ashen.

His proud defense was broken twice by a Rookie Digimon?

The tide of battle turned.

"One million volts!"

A powerful current surged into the Gear Beast's body once more, and a charging progress bar appeared in its eyes. Its optical lens was fixed on the Shell Beast, which was digging through the swamp and trying to hide in the mud.

If it were Gearmon X itself, regardless of whether it had enough power to charge, the time it would take to charge would be enough to break through the defenses.

However, with the million-volt charging of the "power bank" stag beetle, Gearmon X risked burning out its body parts due to overload, and its charging speed was more than twice as fast.

When the second shot was fired, the Gear Beast's body was already hot and smoking, but seeing the second electromagnetic cannon hit the target, it immediately rallied and prepared to charge for the third shot, even if it meant its body was burned up.

If we can shoot through that giant seashell, Cheng Yuan's gear beast sister will definitely think even more highly of it!

Thanks to the desperate defense and resistance of many teammates, the third charge reached 100% as scheduled!

The third electromagnetic cannon shot grazed the ground and into the swamp, causing rocks to crumble and the soil to heat up and melt. Its target was the swamp mud where the Shell Beast was trying to hide!

With a sickening cracking sound, the supposedly indestructible shell finally shattered into pieces. When the broken shell of the Shell Beast floated to the surface of the swamp, the entire arena was silent for a full three seconds before erupting into a thunderous cheer.

The tide of battle turned.

Without the Shell Beast as their core, Meisha Bilingual's formation collapsed instantly.

Gatomon seized the opportunity to break into the enemy ranks, using Cat Punch in combination with Holy Light Bullet to defeat the remaining opponents one by one.

"Match over! Winner: Pengcheng No.1 High School!"

"Shellmon!" As soon as the outcome was decided, Deng Yong immediately used his Digivice to scan and recall Shellmon, then rushed towards the medical room.

Meanwhile, Zhao Lu and the others, at a speed no less than Deng Yong's, delivered Gear Beast X to the medical room.

Only then did the team members embrace and weep.

This classic tactic of a weaker Beast X going head-to-head with a stronger Beast Shell, a battle between a baby Gear Beast and a stronger Beast Shell, not only brought honor to Pengcheng No.1 Middle School, but also made up for Zhao Lu's disappointment in losing the individual Gear Beast X competition to Deng Yong's Beast Shell.

Moreover, it proved to everyone that with exquisite tactical coordination, miracles can also be created during the growth period!

In the VIP box, Minister Li Xiaochun clapped softly: "Interesting. They've maximized the strengths of electric Digimon, combined with terrain modification and energy replenishment... This high school is truly exceptional in tactical innovation."

"Hmm? That's the school that Xu Xin helped out? Heh, I'm not surprised he has so many ingenious ideas."

The treatment for the shell beast took longer than expected.

The fierce team battle inflicted damage far exceeding expectations—Gearmon X's Railgun not only shattered the shell, but the residual current continued to burn the wound.

Meisha's bilingual medical team had to use a precious repair data package specifically for dragon-type Digimon in order to barely complete the emergency repair before the finals.

"Can it still fight?" Deng Yong asked worriedly, stroking his partner's cracked shell.

The shell beast emitted a deep hum, its dragon eyes burning with an indomitable flame.

As a mutant species that incorporates dragon-type data, its pride does not allow it to back down in this crucial battle.

"Alright, then let everyone see what true mature combat power and explosive force really are!"

The treatment for Shell Beast was not completed until 5 p.m., and the Penguin Sports Center was still packed.

As the electronic screen for the individual finals lit up, the words "Cheng Yuan (Dilu Beast) VS Deng Yong (Shell Beast)" sparked a deafening roar of cheers.

The virtual space randomly generated a cave site—a complex terrain composed of jagged stalactites and stalagmites, with luminous crystals hanging from the ceiling providing dim lighting.

This environment is more favorable to Shellmon, as it can enhance its defense by using the rock walls and restrict Gatomon's mobility by using the narrow space.

"The match begins!"

Deng Yong was the first to attack: "High-pressure water cannon!"

The shell beast's thick carapace opened slightly, and a jet of high-pressure water shot out.

This move had easily broken through the sacred barrier in team battles, and its power was even greater in the confined space. The water flow hit the rock wall and formed a spreading fan-shaped attack.

Gatomon nimbly leaped to the top of the stalactite, and eight holy light bullets roared out.

However, the Shell Beast simply closed its shell, and the light bullets exploded with dazzling sparks on the surface, but failed to even cause the slightest crack.

"It's useless," Deng Yong sneered. "Your Holy Light Bullet can't even break through defenses."

Cheng Yuan ignored the provocation and commanded Gatomon to continue its roaming and attacking.

Holy Light Bullets and Shadow Balls were used in turn.

Elemental attacks wove a dazzling net of light within the cave, yet they could not break through the shell defense that resembled a wall of sighs.

"Cheng Yuan is in a tough fight!" the commentator shouted. "None of Gatomon's attacks can effectively damage Shellmon!"

The audience clenched their fists in disbelief.

They saw that Gatomon's breathing began to become erratic—the continuous high-intensity attacks had exhausted too much of its strength.

In contrast, Shellmon, apart from occasionally retaliating with "Hyper Beam", basically adopted a defensive posture, clearly engaging in a war of attrition.

"Just admit defeat." Deng Yong was confident of victory. "Your Gatomon can't hurt Shellmon in the slightest."

Cheng Yuan suddenly revealed a mysterious smile: "Really?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Gatomon's attack suddenly changed.

Instead of attempting a direct attack, it precisely aimed the Shadow Ball at the gaps in the Shell Beast's joints.

The purplish-black energy, like a persistent, insidious infection, began to slowly corrode the soft tissue at the junction of the carapace.

"A mere trick," Deng Yong scoffed. "Shell Beast, Dragon's Fury!"

The shell-like beast suddenly stretched out its head, and its dragon-shaped head let out a deafening roar.

The tangible sound waves reverberated back and forth inside the cave, causing countless stalactites to break and fall.

Gatomon hurriedly erected its Holy Barrier, but was still thrown several meters away by the shockwave.

"Now's the time!" Deng Yong seized the opportunity. "Destruction Ray!"

A blinding blue-white beam of light shot out from the mouth of the shell beast, vaporizing the rocks in its path.

Gatomon hastily dodged, but was still grazed on the hind leg, its snow-white fur instantly turning black.

"Ugh..." Gatomon curled up in pain.

Cheng Yuan felt as if his heart was being torn apart, but he forced himself to analyze the situation calmly.

The Shell Beast's defenses were indeed impenetrable. Although the Shadow Ball's corrosion was quietly taking effect, it was difficult to achieve any remarkable results in a short time against the thick shell.

"Can we continue?" he asked softly.

Gatomon struggled to its feet, and the shadow ring on its left ear suddenly glowed with a gray light, no less radiant than the Holy Tail Ring: "Cheng Yuan, I want to try that move!"

"Alright, let's use that method then." Cheng Yuan took a deep breath and said to the arc light machine, "Be careful!"

Tailmon nodded, and both the Holy Ring and the Shadow Ring lit up simultaneously.

This time, it did not concentrate energy separately, but instead intertwined the power of light and darkness between its claws.

The golden and purple energy flows, like two intertwined snakes, began to slowly merge.

"What the hell?" Deng Yong's eyes widened. "Using two mutually destructive attributes at the same time? Are you courting death?"

The audience erupted in uproar.

The principle of elemental counteraction is an ironclad rule in the Digital World; forced fusion will only trigger an energy rampage.

Li Xiaochun, who was in the VIP box, suddenly sat up straight, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.

Gatomon's claws began to tremble, and dangerous bulges continuously appeared on the surface of the gold and purple interwoven energy sphere.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Cheng Yuan's forehead—they had tried it dozens of times in private, with a success rate of... cough cough...

"Stay calm..." he whispered to the arc light machine, encouraging it softly, "Imagine they are complementary, not antagonistic. Trust yourself, trust me."

Shell Beast won't sit idly by and wait for its opponent to charge up.

It lunged forward suddenly, the edges of its carapace gleaming with a cold metallic light: "Shell Thrust!"

At the critical moment, the energy sphere finally stabilized...

Gatomon gently pushed out this dangerous energy entity: "Chaos Demotion... Light and Darkness... The End!"

Chapter 121: Did they go too far again?

The golden-purple orb of light collided head-on with the shell beast, and the entire arena seemed to freeze in time.

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a strange "humming" sound that vibrated in the air.

The space at the point of contact seemed to distort for a moment, like a piece of paper crumpled by an invisible hand.

"This is..." Cheng Yuan stared wide-eyed as he watched the shell beast's prized carapace peel away layer by layer, as if weathered away.

The dragon-shaped head let out a painful roar, and the hard shell fragments turned into data dust and dissipated into the air as it fell, while streams of data light shot out from countless cracks.

"This is impossible!" Deng Yong's face turned pale, and the Digivice in his hand vibrated violently, indicating that his partner Digimon's vital signs were rapidly declining.