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

"Let's start with the mildly infected Digimon." The female expert turned and pointed to the first row of restraint beds. "These were only recently infected, so they should be easier to handle."

Cheng Yuan crouched down to be at eye level with the little dog beast: "Remember our previous method, but be more careful this time. Stop immediately if you run out of energy."

The little dog nodded solemnly, its tiny paws gleaming with a pure white light. This time, the light was more solid than before, like liquid light flowing around the tips of its paws.

On the first restraint bed, a geared beast was struggling frantically. Black spots had appeared on its silver shell, and although its core gears were still turning, its movements were clearly erratic.

When it saw someone approaching, it twisted even more violently, and the restraints creaked as they were stretched taut.

"We need to get it under control first." Cheng Yuan looked around. "Is there anyone who can help?"

The sheriffs present exchanged bewildered glances. Their Gearmon possessed the ability to use electric shock devices, but they also had a natural resistance to them.

"Is that so?" Cheng Yuan thought for a moment, then called Zhao Lu over. "Let Gear Beast X come over."

Zhao Lu asked, "But my Gear Beast X is also an electric shock device."

Cheng Yuan laughed and said, "Isn't yours an ultra-high voltage electric shock device? As long as the power is large enough, there's nothing it can't paralyze."

The main strategy is to inflict paralysis with a powerful attack.

Upon hearing this, the other sheriffs involuntarily took a half step back. Extremely high pressure? These two went too far.

The junior sheriff, accompanied by the first Gearmon, curiously examined Gearmon X's special form, but their strict discipline prevented them from asking any further questions.

As Gearmon X's three gears simultaneously charged up, a blinding arc of electricity flashed, and the infected Gearmon immediately convulsed, short-circuiting, with mosquito coil rings appearing in its eyes, temporarily losing its ability to move.

"Short circuits are a minor problem; dealing with the Dark Gear is the priority." Cheng Yuan indicated that they could begin.

The puppies' claws emitted an even stronger holy light, and the liquid-like light slowly seeped into the core of the gear beast.

Cheng Yuan held his breath, watching the divine energy flow along the gear pattern, causing the black spots to fade away wherever it passed.

Compared to its initial awkwardness, the little dog beast now wields divine energy with ease.

With a soft click, a tiny dark gear was completely removed, turning into black smoke and dissipating in the holy light.

"Success!" the young researcher cheered. The gear beast, now fully conscious, emitted a cheerful hum, and its shell regained its silvery metallic sheen.

Then it was sent for repair due to a short circuit.

Over the next half hour, Puppymon purified three Rookie-level Digimon in succession. However, Cheng Yuan noticed that as the purification progressed, Puppymon's movements became noticeably slower, and the light emanating from its body also diminished.

"It needs to rest." Cheng Yuan picked up his partner with heartache and found that the little guy's fur was soaked with sweat.

Just then, the elevator doors opened again. A staff member pushed in a trolley full of golden data crystals, which emitted a warm glow in the dim light.

The little dog's eyes lit up instantly, and it squirmed restlessly in Cheng Yuan's arms.

"Don't rush." ​​Cheng Yuan chuckled, pressing it down and turning to Zhao Zheng. "I plan to use this crystal..."

"Use them freely." Zhao Zheng waved his hand. "Since we've already applied, as long as we control this infection, it doesn't matter if we use them all up."

No... whatever's left over is mine...it's all potential wealth.

Once granted permission, the little dog pounced on the crystal pile and began crunching away like it was eating cookies.

As the crystal was swallowed, its radiance recovered at a visible speed, even becoming brighter than before.

"The effect is so good?" Cheng Yuan checked the data of the Tyrannosaurus Rex in surprise and found that the sacred energy reserves of the Puppy Beast were rapidly recovering.

"Woof!" The little beast let out a satisfied burp, and the energy released by the Holy Ring became even more condensed. It couldn't wait to rush towards the next batch of infected, eager to consume its energy so it could continue its "extra meal".

These sacred crystals are not immediately digested, but are temporarily stored within the body. Consuming them during the purification process both expands the capacity for sacred energy and hones the ability to control it.

The purification process proceeded smoothly. Every five Digimon treated, the puppymon would replenish its Holy Crystals. Cheng Yuan was surprised to find that as the purification continued, the little guy's absorption speed and conversion efficiency of the crystals were increasing.

As time went on, more and more Digimon were purified. Before each session, Gearmon X would deliver a high-voltage electric shock, which horrified the sheriffs—they were both amazed by the two Digimon's incredible energy reserves and shocked by their ruthless methods.

The little dog beast's movements became increasingly skillful, and it even developed a new technique—the ability to simultaneously control six holy light bullets to clear away the surrounding dark energy.

As the energy was replenished, the sacred energy surrounding the little dog beast became even purer and more condensed. Although this energy was used for healing, Cheng Yuan could sense that the little guy's capacity for sacred energy was quietly expanding.

"It's like breaking through a bottleneck," Cheng Yuan explained to Zhao Lu. "Each time you exhaust your sacred energy, it's a special training session that helps your Digimon achieve a qualitative leap."

The same goes for Gearmon X; a high-voltage cable charging station has been installed in the underground warehouse to continuously replenish its power. With ample energy supply, both Digimon demonstrate amazing endurance, whether it's Holy Crystals or electrical energy, the main feature is abundant and plentiful power.

As darkness fell and the clock struck seven in the evening, they arrived before the last five Digimon.

At this point, the Gearmon had stopped struggling—it seemed that Xu Xin and the others had once again successfully interfered with the evolution process of the Devimon.

This feud has really taken a big turn.

"I've already notified your parents." Zhao Zheng handed them a hot cocoa. "He said you're assisting the Public Security Bureau with an emergency. Don't worry about going home."

Cheng Yuan nodded gratefully, looking somewhat tired. The little dog was also exhausted, its tongue lolling out, but its eyes remained firm.

At this moment, Xu Xin, covered in dust, rushed back, his clothes still bearing the marks of battle.

The last five Gear Beasts were the most severely infected, their original appearances unrecognizable. Their entire bodies were covered in viscous black oil, and the Dark Gears were deeply fused with the Digital Cores. Only the occasional flashes of light proved that they were still "persisting".

"Can these five... be saved?" Zhao Lu asked softly, unconsciously hugging her gear beast tighter.

"Conventional methods won't work," the female expert shook her head. "The Dark Gear has become fused with the Digital Core; forcibly removing it will damage the Digital Core..."

After carefully examining the puppy, it suddenly pricked up its ears. It turned to Cheng Yuan and began to whisper to him.

"What? Using the power of the Shadow Sphere?" Cheng Yuan asked in surprise, "How did you come up with this method?"

The little dog shook its head, pointing its tiny paw at its head: "It's as if... a voice is telling me this method will work."

"A sound?" Cheng Yuan's heart tightened. "Wasn't the Dark Gear already cleared? What... what is this sound?"