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

Kendomon gripped the "Guardian Sword" tightly and nodded solemnly. After this period of special training, its strength was now vastly different from what it used to be.

Village Chief Long stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming. He had a vague feeling that the outcome of this kendo tournament might surprise everyone...

Chapter 96 Divine Digital Spirit

After the Deracuron was defeated, Cheng Yuan stood on the arena, feeling the surge of passion within him.

The battle had taken its toll; the wound on his thigh from the vampire blade had stopped bleeding thanks to the healing power of the divine, but his human body still felt somewhat weak.

The little beast lay on his head; due to the heavy exertion, the light of the Sacred Ring had dimmed.

Wizardmon's voice rang out again, "According to the rules, ChengYuanmon has won three consecutive matches, and will be rewarded with six growth data resources!"

Six shimmering growth data packets floated from the guest seats and hovered in front of Cheng Yuan. Each data packet contained a large amount of energy, but compared to the attribute cubes in the real world, the data was much larger, more complex, and contained a lot of redundant data.

This is of little use to Cheng Yuan and Puppymon, but it is definitely a good thing for the ancient species of Digimon in this world. It is still much purer than directly absorbing the data of other dead Digimon.

"Thank you." Cheng Yuan smiled slightly and put the data package into his pocket.

His gaze fell on the sword-wielding beast, the little guy gripping the "Guardian Sword," its eyes brimming with fighting spirit. Cheng Yuan nodded to it, signaling it to come up on stage.

"Next match, Kendomon from Fire Village will face off against Sourcemon!" Wizardmon announced loudly.

Guan Xingxianhuang, Zhaomo

"Internal strife within the same village?"

"This is going to be interesting!"

Sword Beast took a deep breath and leaped onto the arena. The "Guardian Sword" in its hand gleamed with faint golden light, traces of the light-digital spirit infused by Cheng Yuan.

"Teacher Cheng Yuanshou, please give me your guidance!" Sword Dao Beast bowed solemnly.

Cheng Yuan smiled, pointing his longsword diagonally at the ground: "Come on, let me see your progress."

The battle is about to break out.

Sword Beast struck first, its sword crackling with blue lightning, a "Lightning Hand" aimed straight at Cheng Yuan's chest. Puppy Beast warned Cheng Yuan to dodge to the side, its longsword flashing as three holy light bullets roared out.

Swordsman was prepared. With a change of sword stance, flames rose and a "Flame Strike" shattered the Holy Light Bullet.

"Excellent!" Cheng Yuan nodded approvingly. The Sword Beast's progress was indeed astonishing; in just ten days, it had mastered two attribute skills.

The audience below watched with wide, curious eyes. The two Digimon's swordsmanship styles were completely different—Cheng Yuan's "Holy Light Sword Wave" was gorgeous and varied, while Kendomon's moves were simple yet fierce. Every collision sparked dazzling fireworks, eliciting gasps from the audience.

"Master Cheng Yuanshou, watch out!" Sword Dao Beast suddenly leaped up, its sword simultaneously unleashing lightning and flames, drawing a dazzling cross of light in the air—"Thunder Flame Cross Slash!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Cheng Yuan's eyes. This move was a combination technique created by the Sword Beast, and its power far exceeded that of a single skill. He dared not be careless. With a flick of his longsword, six holy light bullets appeared simultaneously, surrounding and meeting the cross slash.

"Boom—!"

The shockwave from the energy collision swept across the entire arena, filling the air with smoke and dust. Cheng Yuan took the opportunity to step back a few steps, pretending to be exhausted, and knelt on one knee, supporting himself with his longsword.

Guan Xingxian Huang Pengo.

"Cheng Yuan Shou... is exhausted?"

"After all, we just fought three matches in a row, and our opponents were all strong."

"Did the Sword Spirit Beast win?"

Cheng Yuan slowly stood up, dusted himself off, and smiled, "I concede. Sword Beast, your strength has surpassed mine."

Kendomon's eyes widened: "But..."

“No buts.” Cheng Yuan interrupted it, his voice soft yet firm, “A win is a win.”

The sword-wielding beast clenched its fists, a complex emotion flashing in its eyes. It knew Cheng Yuan was giving it a chance, but it had to accept this gesture.

"The victor is Swordmon!" Wizardmon announced loudly.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. Although Cheng Yuan's defeat was somewhat sudden, the strength displayed by Kendo Beast was equally convincing.

The outcome of the battle was a foregone conclusion.

Kendomon defeated Mushroommon and Savagemon with overwhelming superiority. In particular, in the final battle, its "Thunder Flame Cross Slash" directly blasted Savagemon out of the arena, causing the entire audience to erupt in cheers.

"The champion has been born!" Wizardmon excitedly announced, "Kendomon will receive Lord Jeannemon's Divine Spirit!"

In the guest seats, the leader slowly rose, holding a crystal-clear golden crystal in his hands, its surface engraved with intricate sacred patterns.

"Kendomon," the Dragon Leader's voice was solemn and majestic, "this is the sacred Digimon Spirit left behind by Lord Jeannemon, symbolizing protection and justice. Today, I bestow it upon you, hoping that you will inherit Jeannemon's will and fight for the Digimon League."

Kendomon knelt on one knee, receiving the crystal with both hands. The moment they touched, the crystal emitted a dazzling light, transforming into a stream of light that merged into its body. Kendomon's sword was instantly coated with a layer of golden light, and a divine aura emanated from it.

"I swear, I will never fail this power!" Kendomon's voice was firm and powerful.

Cheng Yuan, sitting below the stage, smiled with satisfaction. He knew that the Sword Dao Beast had found its own path.

After the award ceremony, Kendomon quietly found Cheng Yuan.

“Teacher Cheng Yuan,” it said, bowing its head, its voice choked with emotion, “this… is for you.”

Cheng Yuan was stunned. What the sword-wielding beast was holding was the very crystal of the divine digital spirit. It had actually gifted him this precious reward!

"This..." Cheng Yuan didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Without you, I could never have won the match." The sword-wielding beast raised its head, its eyes filled with genuine emotion. It had previously mentioned wanting to help the dragon priest obtain the technology for sealing digital spirits. "This... should be helpful to you."

Cheng Yuan took a deep breath and accepted the crystal. He could feel the powerful energy contained within it, the will and belief of the Jeanne d'Arc beast.

“Thank you, Sword Spirit.” He said solemnly, “I happen to need it for a research project, and I appreciate your kind offer.”

Kendomon revealed a bright smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. It waved and turned to run towards its waiting friends.

As Cheng Yuan watched its retreating figure, he was filled with mixed emotions. He had chosen the Digital Spirit Sealing Technology over the Sacred Digital Spirit of the Jodomon, but he never expected that the Sacred Digital Spirit would eventually return to his hands.

“Next, it’s time to go find the dragon priest to fulfill the promise.” Cheng Yuan gripped the crystal tightly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

The little dog lay on his head, lazily yawning: "Woof, finally I can rest..."

Cheng Yuan smiled and patted its little head: "You've worked hard. I'll give you a chicken leg when we get back."

The mature motorcycle beasts, puffing out thick smoke, slowly drove away from the gathering platform.

Cheng Yuan leaned against the window, gazing at the vast land rushing past outside, his hand caressing the sacred digital spirit. The little dog beast was curled up on his lap, dozing off, its tail tip twitching occasionally.

“We’ve made quite a bit of a harvest this time.” Xu Bing sat down across from us and handed us a steaming cup of digital tea. “We not only obtained data resources, but also witnessed the ancient way of swordsmanship. We also collected a lot of historical information and intelligence about this world in the market.”

Cheng Yuan took the teacup and chuckled, "How's your forging training going?"

"Don't even mention it," Cheng Yi interjected, rubbing his sore arm. "When Village Chief Long inspected the items this morning, he said my metal tablet looked like it had been hit by a meteorite."

Cheng Yuan looked toward the driver's cab and saw the motorcycle's chimney puffing out cheerful white smoke, the wheels clattering against the rails in a light rhythm. Village Chief Long was leaning against the door, the golden light of the setting sun reflecting off his scales, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"It seems there are people who are more eager to get back than we are." Cheng Yuan looked thoughtfully at the crystal in his arms.

Outside the train window, night was gradually falling, and several figures appeared on both sides of the tracks, rapidly approaching in the direction of the train.

Chapter 97 Another One

The motorcycle sped through the night, the sound of its wheels hitting the rails echoing clearly in the silent wilderness.

Inside the carriage, Cheng Yuan leaned against the window, toying with the sacred digital spirit crystal in his hand. The crystal gleamed with a faint golden light under the moonlight.

The little dog was curled up on his lap, fast asleep, its tail occasionally twitching.

Suddenly, the motorcycle emitted a piercing horn, jolted violently, and came to an abrupt stop. Cheng Yuan stumbled and nearly fell, quickly grabbing the seat for support.

"What's going on?" Xu Bing stood up alertly, her professionalism as a beast trainer already prompting her to place her hand on the arc light machine.

"Enemy attack!" Village Chief Long's roar came from the driver's seat. "Everyone, on alert!"

Before the words were finished, a violent explosion came from outside the car, and the flames illuminated half the sky.

Cheng Yuan quickly picked up the little dog and looked out the car window. He saw several dark shadows swooping down into the pitch-black night sky.

"It's a Beast Digimon!" Cheng Yi's expression changed, and he immediately summoned Gammon. "Prepare for battle!"

Five trainers rushed out of the carriage, each directing their Digimon to fight. Cheng Yuan and the other adult Digimon were instructed to remain inside the vehicle to protect the non-combatants.

"Woof! It's so lively outside!" The little dog perked up its ears, its bright blue eyes sparkling with excitement.

Cheng Yuan nodded, watching the battle situation outside with bated breath.

In the night sky, Machinedramon spread its steel wings and fought with a huge BlackBudoramon.

Machinedramon's missiles and machine guns traced dazzling trajectories in the air, while BlackBudoramon spewed out dark fireballs. The two sides exchanged blows, and the battle was fierce.

"Boom!" A missile struck Dark Birdramon's wing precisely, causing it to let out a mournful roar. However, it quickly regained its footing and swung its claw at Machinedramon. Machinedramon nimbly dodged, simultaneously firing a series of machine gun blasts, forcing its opponent to retreat repeatedly.

On the ground, Gaogamon clashed head-on with a Diablomon. Diablomon's heavy armor made it almost impervious to blades and spears, but Gaogamon, with its agile movements, constantly sought opportunities to attack its opponent's weak points. Each collision sparked dazzling sparks and sent dust flying.

On the other side, Xu Bing's Martial Rabbit Beast was fighting two against one, fiercely battling a Spotted Cat Beast and a Fang Beast. The Martial Rabbit Beast's Ninja Swift Fist was as fast as lightning, while the Spotted Cat Beast retaliated with its flexible body and sharp claws. The movements of both sides were so fast that they were almost invisible.

When Wu Tu Beast seemed to be at a disadvantage due to being surrounded, Xu Bing pulled out a tactical chip and inserted it into the Arc Light Machine slot. Wu Tu Beast immediately gained the strength of a Vajra Beast. On the basis of being a speed-type beast, it had a huge advantage in both skill and strength. It was able to fight two opponents without being at a disadvantage. The muffled sounds of fists and feet clashing and sharp roars could be heard in the carriage.

Cho's fantastic beast darted between the various small battlefields, occasionally releasing green healing energy to restore the strength of injured Digimon. Although its hoe had limited offensive power, it was excellent at support.

"Dolphin Beast, is there anything you can do?" Ma Yunlin looked anxiously at her partner. Dolphin Beast shook its head helplessly. On land, its strength was greatly reduced, and it was difficult to even use the most basic skills.

A loud "Bang!" rang out. Cheng Yuan turned to see Village Chief Long wielding a massive forged hammer, locked in fierce combat with a Drill Mole Beast. The Drill Mole Beast's nose had evolved into a sharp drill, and each attack it made from the ground produced a piercing metallic scraping sound.

The village chief countered with brute force, slamming his hammer into the ground, sending dirt flying and knocking the drill-headed mole beast back into its burrow.

The little dog said, "Why does Chief Dragon look like he's playing 'whack-a-mole'?"

"It seems the Digimon came prepared," Cheng Yuan said in a low voice. "Their target is very clear; they're coming for us."

The little dog nodded: "Woof! They must know about the Divine Digital Spirit!"

The battle lasted for about half an hour before the Beast Digimon finally began to retreat. BlackBudoramon let out a reluctant roar and was the first to flap its wings and fly away from the battlefield. Seeing this, the other Digimon also withdrew from the battle and disappeared into the night.

"We won!" Lin Xiaoyang shouted excitedly, but his Gaoga Beast was already battered and panting heavily.

The village chief put away his forging hammer and walked back to the carriage with a gloomy expression: "As expected, someone leaked information to the Digimon. If it weren't for our several anonymous guards, something bad would probably have happened by now."

"Leaked information?" Cheng Yuan asked in confusion.

The village chief nodded: "Burningfire Village has obtained the Divine Spirit of Jeannemon, which is a huge threat to Beast Digimon. The Digimon Spirit can guide the direction of growth, and if they obtain it, it may help them give birth to powerful Digimon like the Holy Beast type."

“In the ancient war between light and darkness, Digimon, whether angels or holy beasts, were extremely powerful beings.” Village Chief Ryu sighed. “Beast Digimon have always coveted this power.”

Cheng Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully: "That's why they're willing to go to any lengths to snatch it."

“That’s right,” Chief Long said in a deep voice, “This was just a test; they will definitely come back again. We must return to Forging Fire Village as soon as possible and strengthen our defenses.”

Motorbeast started up again, carrying the Bloodthirsty Cricket and the Thrush. Cheng Yuan watched the battlefield receding into the distance outside the window, a sense of unease rising in his heart. The attack by the Beast Digimon was just the beginning; an even greater storm might be brewing.

It was late at night when they returned to Forging Fire Village. The atmosphere was chaotic and everyone went to their rooms to rest. Cheng Yuan lay on the bed, still clutching the sacred digital mental crystal in his hand, his mind replaying the battle of the night.

“Sacred digital spirit…” he muttered to himself, “Could this be another plot device?”

The next morning, Cheng Yuan couldn't wait to find the dragon-man beast priest. After walking through several quiet streets, he arrived at the temple supported by the skeleton of a giant dragon beast.

The dragon-man beast priest seemed to have anticipated his arrival and was waiting at the temple entrance.

"You've arrived." The dragon-man beast priest's voice remained low and peaceful.

Cheng Yuan nodded: "Priest, the Sword Beast has won the Sword Tournament. As agreed, you should teach me how to seal the Digital Spirit."

The dragon-man beast priest smiled slightly: "Come with me."

It turned and walked deeper into the temple, with Cheng Yuan following closely behind. After passing through several corridors, they arrived at the wall inlaid with three crystals of courage. The dragon-man beast priest took a small metal box from his robes and handed it to Cheng Yuan.

"What is this...?" Cheng Yuan took the box with a puzzled look, opened it, and found a CD-shaped object inside.

“The method of sealing the Digimon Spirit,” the Dragonmon Priest explained. “It’s a program that allows a Digimon to seal the Digimon Spirit when it learns and releases it.”

Cheng Yuan was stunned: "A program? I thought it was some kind of cultivation technique or ritual..."

The Dragonmon Priest shook his head: "Digital Spirits are essentially a special form of data and must be processed as data. While this procedure can stably encapsulate Digital Spirits, the key is—it needs a suitable container."

"What kind of container do you need?" Cheng Yuan asked, frowning.

The dragon-man beast priest raised his scale-covered arm and pointed to the three courage-enhancing digital spirit crystals embedded in the wall: "Haven't you noticed yet?"

Cheng Yuan stared intently, and saw that the three rhomboid crystals were exactly the same as the digital cores. His pupils contracted slightly: "These crystals... are the digital cores?"

“Exactly.” The Dragonman Beast Priest nodded solemnly, his claws lightly tracing the surface of the crystal: “The most perfect container for sealing digital spirit is its original owner’s own digital core. Only a data carrier of the same origin can perfectly hold this crystallization of will and power.”

Chapter 98 Approaching Examination