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

"Mutation?" Cheng Yuan stared at the fluffy little guy on the top of the puppy beast's head. The little guy's black fur with gold threads shimmered under the light.

He looked at the little dog beast, whose own little dog beast also seemed to be mutated.

Xu Xin took the special black ball-shaped Digimon and gently squeezed its little paws: "Each Digimon species has a relatively stable evolutionary chain, just like human DNA is engraved in the Digicore." He paused, "Unless there are drastic environmental changes or stimulation from special data resources... it is possible for them to evolve into other anomalies through reticulation."

"An alien?" Wenrou carefully stroked the black ball beast's head, and the little guy immediately made a comfortable "gurgling" sound.

"It's hard to say whether mutation is good or bad. Each Digimon species, based on its living environment, similar growth experiences, and absorption of similar resources, will have a relatively stable evolutionary chain and inheritance, which will gradually be engraved into their Digicore. For example, in the outside world, Blackballmon will mostly evolve into Agumon, but in this Digital Space, it will evolve into Woofmon," Xu Xin said eloquently.

"The evolution of Digimon is a chain-like network, but the choice of their evolution path is traceable. I once saw apemon in a digital space in the South China Sea that was mainly an island environment. These apemon grew up on the island and would evolve into the mature form of Hookmon."

"Digital Digimon of the same kind gather together, gradually forming their own stable groups and social structures. If they are too special, they may be ostracized."

Hearing these secrets about evolution, everyone was filled with curiosity.

Cheng Yuan suddenly thought of a question: "What about the little dog beast? It now possesses both holy and dark attributes..."

"Woof?" The little dog tilted its head, looking innocent.

Xu Xin smiled meaningfully: "That depends on its own choice." He then turned to Mo, who had remained silent, "And this is... someone we've met before?"

"Oh! This is Brother Mo!" Cheng Yuan put his arm around Devimon's shoulder. "We met last Friday! We were so grateful for his and Little Devimon's help in the jungle just now!"

"If you hug me any longer, I won't be able to hold back..." Devimon stiffly nodded, barely suppressing the urge to tear Cheng Yuan to pieces. It noticed Xu Xin's gaze sweeping back and forth between itself and the little Devimon, and its nerves tightened.

"Oh, what a coincidence, you've come to Savage Valley too." Xu Xin simply replied. "Attention everyone, you must be back at camp by 10 p.m., and leaving the outpost at night is prohibited."

After Xu Xin walked away, Cheng Yuan grabbed the demon beast's arm: "Come on, Brother Mo! I'll take you to get some barbecue! The barbecue at the outpost is absolutely amazing!"

Devimon's lips twitched. Human food? That low-level data absorption method... I have absolutely no respect for it.

"Delicious!" Devimon mumbled, his mouth full of roasted meat. "This kind of roasted pork belly is the best."

"Brother Mo, don't be shy! Eat up!" Cheng Yuan dragged the demon beast to the barbecue stall. "Don't eat so fast, there are still ribs, seafood, vegetable salad... and two sparkling waters haven't been served yet."

"Come on, don't be shy!" Cheng Yuan pushed the largest piece of rib in front of the demon beast.

Just moments ago, Devimon was still torn between its own conscience and its inner turmoil. How could it, as the noble Devimon of Wechnerne, possibly...

But what's with the saliva that keeps secreting between the teeth and tongue?

Devimon stared at the fragrant, caramelized steak, his mind in turmoil.

Finally, it took a bite with its eyes closed—surprisingly, it tasted pretty good?

"How is it?"

"Disgusting," it commented with a stern face, but honestly picked up the second skewer.

Cheng Yuan suppressed a laugh as he watched this hypocritical guy devour the four-person portion of barbecue in a whirlwind.

The little dog-like creature lay on the table, curiously examining Devimon: "Woof? Brother Mo has quite the appetite! Cheers!"

"Digimon can't drink alcohol!"

"High school students should definitely not drink this!"

"Dun dun dun..."

Cheng Yuan & Little Dog Beast: "???"

After a hearty meal, Cheng Yuan arrived at the intelligence station as instructed by Devimon.

The intelligence station was located in the central area of ​​the outpost, with a huge holographic screen floating in the air, constantly scrolling through various missions and information. Dozens of query terminals surrounded it, with many beast tamers reviewing data.

"Wow..." Cheng Yuan looked around like a curious child. "This is much more advanced than the school library!"

Devimon's gaze was fixed on the "Paid Information" section. It lowered its voice and said, "Help me look up... information about Devimon."

"A demon beast?" Cheng Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Why are you looking for it?"

"Research," Devimon said succinctly.

"Oh! So you're into Digimon research." Cheng Yuan walked up to a terminal and started operating it.

The screen quickly displays the Pokédex information for the Demon Beast:

【Ogremon (Ogremon)】

[Virus Type - Demon Type]

[Maturity Stage]

[Skills: Overlord Fist, Powerful Hammer Strike]

[Description: Its terrifyingly developed muscles unleash devastating attacks. While possessing high intelligence, it is also brutally violent, driven by "anger" to wreak havoc. Extremely belligerent, it dares to challenge opponents far stronger than itself, earning it the title "Digimon Hunter." The bone club it wields in its right hand is made from the bones of SkullGreymon.]

"This description..." Cheng Yuan swallowed hard. "It doesn't look like something to mess with."

Several paid notifications quickly appeared on the terminal:

[Traces of a monstrous beast have been spotted in the rift valley northwest of Savage Valley...]

[Coordinates where the demon beast appeared (not guaranteed to still exist)... Pay 500.]

[Exclusive: The new leader of the Savage Tribe is suspected to be a demonic beast... Pay 1000.]

[Warning! The demon beast horde is expanding its territory... Free]

[Exclusive: The Feud Between the Newly Emerging Demon Beast and the Windstorm Beast...Paid 800]

"Wow, this price..." Cheng Yuan exclaimed, "Are they robbing us?"

Devimon stared at the screen, his crimson eyes gleaming slightly: "I bought them all."

Cheng Yuan reluctantly paid over two thousand yuan and first clicked on the information about the new leader of the savage tribe.

"So the Savage Beasts of Savage Valley now have four factions..." He quickly browsed the information.

The old group led by the Savage Shaman Beast had a riot three years ago due to internal strife. At that time, a Demon Beast and a Windstorm Beast were fighting for the leadership position. After the Windstorm Beast won, it absorbed the Demon Beast, greatly increasing its strength. As a result, it became arrogant and launched a riot to attack the outpost. In the end, it was taught a lesson by professional beast tamers.

The other two are rather mysterious groups, each led by a Champion-level Digimon, and are relatively small in number. After they became independent, these two Savagemon groups also underwent some changes, growing golden or silver horns on their foreheads.

However, these two factions are small, disunited, and act independently.

The trainers call these two Champion-level Digimon Goldhorn and Silverhorn.

The last force is a newly evolved demon beast that fled with its minions to escape the suppression of the Wind Calamity Beast. It is suspected to be hiding in the southern hilly area of ​​Qingguo Mountain.

The demon's crimson eyes gleamed with a dangerous light. Green Fruit Mountain? Wasn't that Monkeymon's territory? It secretly plotted its attack, when suddenly—

Just then, a piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the entire outpost!

"Warning! Warning! A large number of wild beasts have been spotted gathering in the direction of Savage Valley!"

"Repeated: A large number of wild beasts have been spotted gathering in the direction of Savage Valley!"

"All non-combat personnel, evacuate to the safe zone immediately!"

Chaos erupted instantly in the hall. Animal trainers summoned their partners, and staff rushed to close all the exits.

"What's going on?" Cheng Yuan picked up the little dog beast. "Are the Savage Beasts attacking the city?"

"All students, return to camp immediately!" Xu Xin's voice came through the team communicator on the Digimon. "Repeat, all students, return to camp immediately!"

Cheng Yuan tugged at Devilmon's sleeve: "Brother Mo, let's go!"