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

Chapter 87 Armor Evolution Egg

"I thought it would be some kind of mission to hunt powerful Digimon!" Xu Bing complained, frowning. "But it turns out we're here to learn blacksmithing?"

Soldier Cheng Yi said solemnly, "This is a mission assigned by the International Digital World Administration, and the military requires it to be completed."

"That's what the Ministry of Education also said," Lin Xiaoyang, who looked like a college student, echoed.

Cheng Yuan smiled bitterly to himself, and could only bite the bullet and reply, "That's what the divine generals... also instructed." He was getting more and more comfortable with it.

Lin Xiaoyang suddenly suggested, "Since the mission isn't competitive, why don't we all cooperate? That way, everyone can get a reward from the Bureau." He pushed up his glasses. "Besides, this digital world from the ancient war era has extremely high research value, and the Archaeological Bureau should be very interested in the data we obtain."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Lin Xiaoyang's insight was indeed exceptional, given his ability to join the Shanghai University varsity team and gain early experience at the outpost.

Just then, the motorcycle beast began to slow down.

Looking out the car window, an ancient village with an industrial atmosphere gradually came into view.

Towering chimneys spewed thick smoke, and the clanging of blacksmiths echoed throughout the air, filling it with the scent of metal and fire.

The train stopped at a shabby station, where there was only a rusty sign that read "Forge Village".

With a hissing sound as the car door opened, a dragon-humanoid Digimon strode into the carriage.

It exuded a scorching aura, and its sharp gaze swept over the crowd.

"So you're here as forging apprentices for further training? Come with me, don't waste your time."

Cui Zhuo said in a low voice, "It seems that the Bureau's [Time-Space Chaos] has assigned us a suitable identity."

The group got off the vehicle and finally got a clear look at the full appearance of the dragon-human beast.

This dragon-human beast was massive, carrying a giant forging hammer almost as tall as itself on its back, with a delicate little hammer at its waist, and its scales gleamed with a metallic sheen in the firelight.

"I am the village chief of Forgingfire Village," the dragon-human beast said in a deep voice. "You can call me Village Chief Dragon."

The village chief slammed the handle of his forging hammer heavily onto the ground, the dull thud of metal striking earth echoing across the platform. "Since you've spared no expense to come to Forging Fire Village to study and improve your skills, we will naturally teach you well."

Its piercing gaze slowly swept over the crowd: "But don't blame me for not warning you, the Digital Armored Soldier assessment is no joke. In the entire Forging Fire Village, there are no more than five people who can be called masters. As for whether you can pass..." It drew out the last syllable meaningfully.

Cheng Yuan pondered to himself: What level of knowledge can one acquire in 30 days in the secret realm?

Besides, even if we spend all 30 days on it, how would that help us find the light of evolution?

He didn't have any superiors or missions; his arrival was simply to help the Ancient Beast find the Light of Evolution.

"Village Chief Long," Doctor Cui Zhuo suddenly spoke up, "I wonder how one obtains the entry-level digital armor forging master certification?"

Village Chief Long was stunned for a moment, then looked at him as if he were an idiot: "Don't you even know about the beginner blacksmith assessment in 25 days?"

Businesswoman Ma Yunlin asked, "Village Chief Long, could you tell us about the digital armor?"

Village Chief Long raised his thick, scaly arm, swinging a small metal hammer with it. "The core of digital armor forging originates from a cruel reality."

Its voice suddenly turned low, like a muffled thunderclap, "Each of us Digimon needs a massive amount of data to grow, but the evolutionary data in the Digital World is ultimately limited."

It stood proudly upright, its chest scales reflecting a cold light: "We humanoid Digimon use wisdom as our spear to forge our own path in the war against beast-type Digimon." The dragon claw slammed heavily on the forging table. "After each victory, we will extract and absorb the data essence of the defeated."

A heavy sigh escaped from between its teeth: "But the lifespan of humanoid Digimon is too short."

The village chief stroked the small hammer at his waist, its surface etched with the marks of time. "The amount of data we can absorb is far less than that of Beast-type Digimon. Our strength and lifespan are also inferior to those of Beast-type Digimon. The path of evolution is fraught with thorns. What's even more terrifying is that forcibly absorbed impure data can bring about unpredictable mutations."

Its gaze suddenly sharpened: "That's why our leader pioneered the armor forging system, using wisdom to compensate for inherent deficiencies."

Village Chief Long suddenly changed the subject, the small hammer spinning nimbly on his fingertips: "To be honest, I don't know you very well yet. Show me your strength so I can assess and arrange suitable mentors to teach you according to your actual situation."

There are only 25 days left until the assessment; your time is running out.

The group exchanged bewildered glances—what could they possibly learn in 25 days? Besides, none of them were skilled in industrial technology.

Moreover, instead of spending 25 days exploring the outside world, you could gather resources and materials to help your Digimon grow and evolve.

"Let's start with you." Village Chief Long pointed to Cheng Yi.

Cheng Yi took out the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and the village chief of Long Village only glanced at it indifferently, without any surprise. It seemed that a special force had already rationalized the existence of beast tamers.

As the data stream surged, a silver-gray mecha-dragon appeared in the light. "Village Chief Dragon, although I haven't done much forging, I do have some experience in aerial combat, and my strength is not bad—"

The tamers present were all astonished; this was indeed the new type of aerial combat Digimon rumored to be secretly developed by the Eastern Great Power. Its superior mobility and weapon mounting system were of epoch-making strategic significance.

Unexpectedly, this cutting-edge technology has already been put into practical use, and even more surprisingly, it can be perfectly demonstrated in a secret realm.

【Mechadramon】

[Data Seed - Mechanical Type]

[Maturity Stage]

[Skills: Night Vision, Heat Detection, Ultrasonic Waves, Weapon Mounting, Laser Eye, Sonic Vulcan Cannon]

[Description: A Digimon that combines fighter jet and dragon characteristics, possessing vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and super-maneuverable flight, boasting the highest speed in its class, and capable of carrying a variety of weapon systems.]

"A new type of Digimon." Ryumura shook his head, immediately sentencing it to death, saying, "New types of Digimon have limited mental control, so they can only be used to forge ordinary armor. Forget about adding attribute forging. I'll find you a master who teaches basic casting techniques."

Sending fighter jets to pour molten iron? The other animal trainers almost burst out laughing.

"And you?" Village Chief Long asked Cui Zhuo.

"Mine is a Wild Birdmon, an Ancient Species Digimon, skilled in plant-based energy control and Digimon healing," Cui Zhuo said.

【The Strange Bird】

[Data on ancient bird types]

[Maturity Stage]

[Skills: Small Beak, Pickaxe]

[Description: An ancient Digimon on the verge of extinction. Its wings have degenerated, rendering it unable to fly. It possesses plant-like structures and can obtain nutrients through photosynthesis. Its beak is extremely hard.]

"Hmm, a bit stronger than that person," said Village Chief Long. "But—the strange bird beast doesn't even have hands, so what can you use to forge it? Its beak is hard, though, and it can control elemental energy. I'll find you a craftsman who can engrave energy matrix circuits."

Let's move on to the next one.

"I'm quite skilled in martial arts." Beast tamer Xu Bing comes from a family of martial artists, and her Digimon is a Champion-level Martial Rabbitmon. "My Martial Rabbitmon—has hands."

【Martial Rabbit Beast】

[Data-driven Beastman Type]

[Maturity Stage]

[Skills: Rock Rabbit Fierce Fight, Ninja Swift Fist]

[Introduction: A martial arts-type Digimon, possessing rabbit-like agility and high jumping ability, specializing in combo attacks.]

"You think forging is as easy as having hands?" Village Chief Long rolled his eyes. "You lack elemental control—but your combat strength is decent. You can be a debugger, testing the limits of armor performance."

Lin Xiaoyang, from the Shanghai school team, awkwardly released his Gaogamon, stammering and unable to articulate its advantages, only managing to say dryly, "My Gaogamon is quite strong..."

Tencent executive Ma Yunlin also released a dolphin-like creature, which made Village Chief Long cover his face in disbelief.

【Dolphin Beast】

[Vaccine Type - Aquatic Type - Aquatic System]

[Maturity Stage]

[Skills: Vibration Pulse, Water Manipulation]

Village Chief Long sighed heavily, feeling he had encountered his most difficult group of apprentices to train: "Having a Fire-type Digimon would be an advantage. Who among you has one?"

Disappointingly, these tamers didn't even have a single Fire-type Digimon.

Village Chief Long looked at the youngest, Cheng Yuan, without much hope, only to find the young man deep in thought.

In order to cling to the coattails of Gulemon, we must earnestly search for the Light of Evolution.

But why did you throw yourself here instead of on another train?

I'm here to learn how to forge digital armor? What does that have to do with the Light of Evolution?

The Ancient Beast must have had a profound purpose in teleporting him to this secret realm of time and space. He must seize this opportunity, for establishing a connection with the legendary Light of Evolution is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for any beast tamer.

Digital Armor? Light of Evolution? → Digital Armor Evolution?

Cheng Yuan's brain was racing, his thoughts flashing through his mind like lightning, and the images in his memory were clearly emerging.

In Digimon Adventure 2, DigiGear Evolution occurs! Aren't those Armor Eggs, which embody the spirit of ancient Digimon, the key to evolution?

In the second generation of the anime, the protagonists' Digimon cannot undergo Holy Evolution due to the suppression of the Dark Tower, but they can achieve Armor Evolution through the magical Armor Egg.

Those armored eggs, imbued with the spirit of digital technology, are the product of a perfect combination of ancient armor technology and evolutionary energy!

Although the armor forging technology of this era was quite advanced, it was still a step away from creating a true evolutionary armored egg.

If Armor Evolution and the Light of Evolution are truly related, then if one completes Digital Armor Evolution, is it possible to obtain the Light of Evolution?

If one could master the most advanced forging techniques and find the legendary Digital Spirit—

Therefore, he must demonstrate exceptional value in order to find the most skilled and top-notch blacksmith to teach him.

I'll fight for those thighs!

Cheng Yuan raised his head and began to boast, "My strength is not bad either—I master the power of holiness and light, and the temperature generated by the holy light energy is no less than that of fire; I have hands, and I can wield a forging hammer with a soul; mental strength is not a problem either, and—"

He paused deliberately, and amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, continued, "I've also participated in the complete mechanical modification and evolution!"

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