Chapter 534

Chapter 534: Dark Demon’s Quadruple Pride? (4k)

【Bright Sun (Pride): Release the power of the sun, making the sky clear. Within five rounds, it makes the sunlight stronger, thereby increasing the power of light attribute ultimate skills while suppressing dark attribute ultimate skills. The power of light attribute ultimate skills increases by 50%, while the power of dark attribute ultimate skills decreases by 50%.] “It’s actually a field skill that strengthens light attributes!”

Dark immediately checked the information on “Bright Sun,” which left him extremely surprised.

In his memory, “Bright Sun” should be a completely opposite ultimate skill compared to “Rain Prayer” from the little cubone.

“Rain Prayer” boosts water attributes and suppresses fire attributes, while “Bright Sun” should boost fire attributes and suppress water attributes.

But with this new “Pride II,” Ibut was able to obtain “Bright Sun,” which boosts light attributes and suppresses dark attributes!

“Could it be a special edition for pride?”

Dark couldn’t help but ponder.

This “Bright Sun” brought him immense surprise, but if he were to deduce based on this, there might be even greater surprises waiting for him.

Ibut, as a magical beast, is extremely unique. Like Ditto, another magical beast, it can enhance its star level with any “Capital Sin II” and obtain different effects for the “Full Moon” ultimate skill.

Since this new “Pride II” allowed it to gain a “Pride” version of “Bright Sun,” could other types of “Capital Sin II” also allow it to gain corresponding versions of field skills?

Dark briefly pondered and listed the ultimate skills of a two-star Ibut.

【Pride II – First Edition】: Mimic, Full Moon (Pride);

【Pride II – Second Edition】: Mimic, Full Moon (Pride), Help;

【Pride II – Third Edition】: Mimic, Full Moon (Pride), Help, Bright Sun (Pride);

【Greed II – Second Edition】: Mimic, Full Moon (Greed), Desire;

From this, it is evident that using the same method to refine other types of “Capital Sin II” would greatly increase the probability of obtaining different field skills.

Dark couldn’t help but smile.

“Looking at this, it’s very necessary to separately refine a new ‘Bliss II’ and ‘Greed II’ next.”

“Mm, we’ll wait until after returning to school!”

Then, he hugged Ibut, rubbing his cheek against it, muttering, “What a lucky star.”

Ibut: “Bū… Ē—”

…

After releasing Ibut, Dark took a sip of apple juice to refresh himself.

Up until now, the magic pattern derived from the fresco had already shown its effects.

The new conjure method developed using that magic pattern clearly enhanced “Capital Sin Cards,” though the extent of the enhancement and whether it would work on “Capital Sin IV” remained unclear.

“I’ll name this magic pattern ‘Divine Pattern.'”

After writing down the name of the magic pattern in his notes, Dark immediately began the conjuring of “Capital Sin IV!”

No matter if the new conjure method was useful or not, it was already the limit of what he could do.

Even if it failed, there was nothing to say.

He would simply have to start over or continue improving.

Dark slowly calmed his mind and began to mix new “Brain Juice,” “Sealing Liquid,” and other materials.

Once all these materials were prepared, he took out a new blank mana card and carefully applied the “Brain Juice” onto it.

“Brain Juice” is a liquid resembling egg whites, emitting a faint sour smell.

Using “Brain Juice” can finely alter the surface properties of the mana card, making it easier for emotional and mental substances to adhere to it.

After completing the base, Dark began to inscribe the magic pattern.

After numerous experiments, he was very familiar with the method of inscribing this magic pattern, completing it flawlessly without any mistakes.

After a careful inspection, he moved the Advanced Thought Bottle in front of him, using the Mana Dropper to extract 30 points of “Pride” one by one from inside and controlling them with his mana as they dripped in, gradually transforming them into the shape of the “Pride” emblem.

Basically, with each layer containing 3 points of pride, he stacked a total of ten layers until all 30 points of pride were used up.

Only then did Dark continue to inscribe other conjuring arrays.

…

He couldn’t be sure if these 30 points of pride were sufficient, nor could he determine if the mana card could bear 30 points of pride.

“Capital Sin Cards” show no signs during their creation, so testing must be done after completion.

Overall, the process went relatively smoothly.

Once he finished inscribing the final stroke and activated the entire conjuring array, the untested “Pride IV” was officially conjured.

Dark looked at the mana card lying quietly on the table, feeling quite reflective.

The mana card itself appeared very stable, with dark gold engravings of the “Pride” emblem and a dense circle of magic patterns on the surface. The overall structure was similar to the new “Pride II,” only with deeper colors and a more intense “Pride” aura.

Taking a deep breath, he said, “Regardless of success or failure, let’s inject some mana first…”

So he picked up the mana card with tweezers, washed it clean in the sink, and placed it back on the table, carefully injecting mana.

The circle of magic patterns around the card lit up first, followed by the emblem formed by the 30 points of pride responding.

“Pride” power clearly overflowed, suggesting that the mana transmission of the mana card was problem-free.

Dark retracted his hand and tapped his chin.

“Capital Sin Cards” enable the evolution or star-level upgrade of golems based on the inherent traits of Pokémon, Digimon, or other golems.

In other words, they don’t have specific “evolution capabilities,” but rather an effect akin to reinforcement.

They can temporarily change the personality of golems or even grant them intelligence, which is the basic effect of “Capital Sin Cards.”

The “Pride” mana card in Dark’s hands certainly has the effect of making someone “proud.”

As for other effects, they remain to be discussed.

This time, Dark personally went to the classroom to retrieve the imp beast, then returned to the lab.

For such unknown experiments, familiars more resilient than golems can better handle the risks.

The imp beast flapped its wings behind him, its eyes constantly turning.

Since Dark first created the “Pride” card, it was through it that he obtained experimental data.

In other words, without the imp beast, there would be no Dark Demon now.

Until today, its importance remains unchanged!

Thinking this, the frequency of the imp beast’s wing flapping unconsciously increased.

…

Back in the lab, Dark closed the door and nodded at the imp beast, asking, “Are you ready?”

“Of course, always ready to serve you.”

The imp beast landed on the table, gently stroking its chest with its wings, bowing like a gentleman.

“Very good.”

Dark nodded and began to summon the “Pride” card.

“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning!”

When the “Pride” card, developed using 30 points of pride, was officially activated, it seemed as if a fountain gushed out, and the dark golden light of “Pride” instantly burst forth.

The magic patterns and emblems from the “Pride” card simultaneously illuminated and rapidly spread, forming a massive array on the ground.

Under Dark’s control, the array moved forward and came to rest beneath the imp beast’s feet.

The imp beast slightly lowered its head and saw the “Pride” emblem under its feet.

At this moment, the entire array resembled a temple of the moon goddess, with the magic patterns along the edges being divine frescoes.

The imp beast stood as the statue of the moon goddess within the temple!

It stood at the center where energy converged, feeling the vast and boundless power continuously pouring into its body, threatening to burst forth!

“It’s overflowing!”

The imp beast’s eyes widened suddenly, and the skull pattern on its forehead almost instantly transformed into the “Pride” emblem.

Its eyes turned crimson.

The clarity of its thoughts was becoming chaotic under the influence of “Pride.”

A tense atmosphere permeated the air.

Dark tightened his grip on the mana card, observing the changes in the imp beast more cautiously and meticulously.

Currently, the imp beast’s behavior indeed seemed like a prelude to evolution.

Whether it could successfully evolve would be the key to determining if the “Pride” card was a successful creation.

According to Dark’s estimate, “Pride IV” should be able to evolve the imp beast into a fully developed form—the third tier golem!

Under his slightly nervous gaze, the imp beast’s body gradually emitted the light of evolution.

It suddenly spread its arms wide, as if welcoming a new life, looking up to the sky.

The dark golden light illuminating the entire lab quickly converged and rushed into the “Pride” emblem in its brow, causing the light of evolution to become even hotter.

Its body began to visibly expand.

In an instant, it stretched from a round ball into a humanoid form.

The luminous figure.

Long and powerful arms squeezed out from both sides of its body, its feet slightly apart, firmly planted on the ground. The wings behind it wildly extended under the light’s glow.

From the outline of the light, it seemed to have evolved into a demon beast—or perhaps an angel beast!

The eyes of the Imp Beast widened greatly.

At this moment, it felt as if it had first evolved into a demon beast under the influence of “Arrogance III,” but with even more tumultuous and chaotic power surging within its body!

The originally dark gold “Arrogance” force had split into two within its body.

Black, symbolizing darkness, and gold, symbolizing light.

Two completely opposite attributes had thoroughly split apart.

The black and golden streams of light clashed violently inside its body, splashing and then being shattered after merging.

The pain that seemed to tear its entire body apart made its form, caught between evolution and non-evolution, hunch over.

Gradually, the black energy gathered on the left side, while the golden energy moved to the right side.

The left side grew massive curved horns and tattered bat wings, along with enormous hook claws hanging down past the knees!

The right side condensed a helmet covering its eyes and three golden feathers, along with strong arms bulging with muscle!

Even though it was only outlined by glowing forms, it already possessed extremely high recognizability.

The left side was a demon.

The right side was an angel.

…

Dark watched nervously as the Imp Beast changed.

The last time something like this happened was when the Imp Beast first came into contact with “Arrogance III.”

The forces of light and darkness collided within its body, causing its form to evolve into half angel and half demon.

To prevent it from incorrectly evolving into a “Pride Beast,” Dark actively used an “Arrogance I,” breaking the balance of light and darkness within its body.

This caused the light within the Imp Beast to be swallowed by darkness, ultimately evolving it into a “Demon Beast!”

Just as he always understood.

The Imp Beast was a demon of the dark attribute.

Darkness was deeply rooted within it, while light was the invader.

Thus, when guiding the Imp Beast’s evolution, he chose darkness.

But at this moment, the light clearly became much purer and more overwhelming!

This “Arrogance IV” contained significantly more light factors compared to “Arrogance III,” even surpassing darkness!

The left side of the Imp Beast’s body was gradually being eroded by the golden light on the right side.

The part belonging to the angel took up more of its body.

But the middle line where light and darkness intertwined showed more distortion.

Dark’s thoughts sank slightly.

From “Arrogance I” to “Arrogance IV,” the proportion of light in the “Arrogance” card kept increasing. Now, it had finally become thoroughly unbalanced.

The symbol of “Arrogance” is the sun that brings light to the world, favoring light above all else. It naturally clashes with darkness.

Yet, “Arrogance” is one of the seven deadly sins, born from darkness.

Therefore, the contradiction became evident.

Although the existence of Bastemon proves that light and darkness can be merged, for individual entities, there is no capacity to encompass both light and darkness.

The Imp Beast cannot directly evolve into an angel beast.

As the level of the “Arrogance” card continues to rise, this situation will likely become more severe.

The light in “Arrogance V” might completely overwhelm darkness.

And the Imp Beast would not be able to evolve into its ultimate form through “Arrogance V.”

…

Dark shook his head sharply, removing those distracting thoughts.

Now was not the time to think about such distant matters.

The current situation with the Imp Beast was very complex.

The “Arrogance IV” in his hand was not necessarily a complete card.

This could be seen from the fact that the left side of the Imp Beast presented itself as a “Demon Beast” and “Angel Beast,” rather than a “Vampire Demon Beast” and “Seraphic Beast.”

But this incomplete “Arrogance IV” clearly possessed far greater power than “Arrogance III.”

This made the current state of the Imp Beast extremely contradictory and awkward.

Dark could not speculate what it would become if it continued.

He could only rely on past experience, taking out “Arrogance I” and “Arrogance II” from his mana card deck, attempting to guide the light and darkness within the Imp Beast, making darkness overcome light again and gradually consume it.

This would prompt the Imp Beast to obtain a new evolutionary form.

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Chapter 535: Imp Beast, Incorrect Evolution (4k)

Starting from “Arrogance III,” the power of light had already been able to stand against darkness.

Therefore, to guide the power within the Imp Beast toward darkness, only “Arrogance I” and “Arrogance II” could be used.

Dark drew two “Arrogance I” and three “Arrogance II” from his mana card deck. After a brief contemplation, he activated the two “Arrogance I” first!

As two dark golden orbs entered the Imp Beast’s body, the black light that was about to be fully suppressed by the golden light indeed showed some signs of counterattack.

But it was more like a desperate struggle before d*ath, quickly suppressed without causing any ripples.

Dark slightly frowned, holding the three “Arrogance II” cards in his hand, summoning them one by one.

The dark golden beam shot from the card faces instantly hit the Imp Beast’s forehead emblem, causing ripples in its surrounding glow.

The black light on the left finally had significant fluctuations, but the golden light on the right also slightly increased.

After waiting for just three seconds, Dark immediately summoned the second “Arrogance II,” followed by the third, which was the latest one developed.

With all three “Arrogance II” injected, the black light on the Imp Beast’s surface finally gained some capital to compete with the golden light.

However, it was merely enough to compete!

Under Dark’s tense gaze, the counterattack wave of black light was ultimately suppressed by the golden light and then crushed like an unstoppable tidal wave!

On the luminous body of the Imp Beast, large-scale distortions appeared instantaneously.

Its consciousness became increasingly chaotic amidst the clash of light and darkness, yet its hunched body stood upright.

“Roar!”

A sharp, demonic roar forced its way out from its throat.

Dark’s face froze.

There was a huge disparity in tier between “Arrogance II” and “Arrogance IV.”

Three “Arrogance II” cards could not produce sufficient interference against this “Arrogance IV.”

All that remained in his hand now was a balanced “Arrogance III.”

Using this “Arrogance III” would indeed narrow the gap between light and darkness, but it was impossible for darkness to suppress light.

Dark suddenly realized that he was at his wit’s end.

…

The left side of the Imp Beast’s body, crushed by golden light, looked like countless exposed glowing bl**d vessels entangled and writhed, exuding a sinister aura that did not fit with the light attribute.

If it continued, it would undoubtedly take the wrong path of evolution.

Though the Golem would eventually degrade due to its inherent nature, the experience of incorrect evolution would certainly leave a thick shadow in the Imp Beast’s heart.

Whether it evolves incorrectly into a “Beast of Feces” or a “Snot Beast,” neither is what Dark wants to see.

Seeing the Imp Beast’s body about to be completely covered by the distorted golden light, Dark clenched his teeth and drew four “Bliss III” from his card pack!

If there was a “Capital Sin Card” attribute most inclined toward darkness, it would undoubtedly be “Bliss”!

Four different versions of “Bliss III” would surely change the balance of light and darkness.

Dark’s mind raced, and he subconsciously recited the incantation for a summoning spell.

Without too much hesitation, he summoned the four “Bliss III” cards one after another.

The golden pink light illuminated the entire room.

But the “Bliss” force forcibly inserted into the Imp Beast’s body did not combine with the darkness of “Arrogance” to resist the light as he had imagined.

The “Bliss” force, with its pink glow, became a third party force, mixing into the distortion.

The red light emanating from the Imp Beast’s eyes grew stronger.

Three forces battled within its body, causing the angelic right side to twist and deform.

Before Dark could make any further moves, the Imp Beast’s endurance reached its limit.

“Roar!”

With an extremely vicious roar, the Imp Beast’s body had completely transformed into a twisted mix of golden light.

But when its paused evolution restarted, an extremely abnormal black beam burst forth from beneath the golden light.

As the Imp Beast’s body rapidly grew taller and larger, the black light that should have been consumed by the golden light burst out from its core.

Not only tearing through the surface golden light, it plunged the entire laboratory into pitch-black terror!

A sense of crisis flashed through Dark’s mind.

He seemed to have thought of something, his expression turning grim as he quickly reacted.

Stepping back.

By the time he retreated to the door of the laboratory, the imp beast’s head was already pressed against the ceiling, its entire spine hunched over again due to the cramped space. Sharp spikes emerged from its body, which had been bursting with dark light.

“This is…”

Dark was astonished as he looked at the imp beast’s posture. It was neither a demon nor an angel, nor even a dung beast or snot beast; rather, it was something he was very familiar with.

Because the memory of the digital monster he had seen in the animation was too vivid—the “ZombieGreymon”!

As the light on the imp beast faded, its evolved form fully materialized.

It was a terrifying tyrannosaurus that had shed its demonic appearance, leaving only a pale skeleton covered in terror!

“It turned out to be ‘ZombieGreymon’!”

Although Dark knew that the imp beast could evolve into many different digital monsters, he never expected it to have such an erroneous evolutionary path.

ZombieGreymon appeared in the first season of “Digital Monsters,” and was the result of Agumon’s incorrect evolution by the protagonist Tai.

Its flesh had been destroyed, leaving only its skeletal frame. Green ghostly flames burned in its hollow eye sockets, and there was flesh crawling between its spine and chest cavity.

After transforming into ZombieGreymon, it lost all rationality, retaining only the combat instincts left from its life, making it an extremely dangerous creature.

“Imp Beast!”

Dark called out with the last bit of hope he had left.

But ZombieGreymon responded with an unconscious roar.

When it smashed the counter in the laboratory with its outstretched arms, Dark realized that the Imp Beast had completely lost control after this evolution!

But he quickly regained his composure.

He had experienced similar situations before.

Compared to when the Demoness Beast was transformed into the Celestial Beast by the Moon Goddess, he now had enough cards to deal with this situation without being so disheveled.

“The erroneous evolution of the Imp Beast can only last for fifteen minutes. Within these fifteen minutes, subduing it isn’t difficult, but…”

“Roar!”

After venting at birth, ZombieGreymon suddenly noticed the only life form in the room.

It let out a roar, shattering the ceiling tiles with its bone horns, piercing through the bricks like a bone blade.

Then it suddenly lifted its claw, pouncing towards Dark’s direction.

The ceiling collapsed entirely, and the falling bricks made a loud noise.

Dark moved his fingers, and the Moon Goddess’ Soul instantly vanished in a burst of light.

“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning—’Moon Goddess’ Soul I’!”

The summoned Moon Goddess’ Soul landed beside Dark, looking up at the mindless ZombieGreymon, frowning deeply. “What is this, a divine calamity?”

“It’s the Imp Beast.”

Dark quickly said, “Hand yourself over to me.”

“Alright.” The Moon Goddess’ Soul curled her lips, lifting her cold hand and placing it in Dark’s palm.

At the moment their fingers intertwined, silver-white light erupted from their palms, shining like a silver moon.

“Gathered prayers will become the new silver moonlight, transforming into a radiant silver moon. Armored evolution—Moon Goddess!”

The Moon Goddess’ Soul’s body completely transformed into the silver moonlight, spreading along Dark’s fingers and enveloping him in silver light.

His body rapidly changed within the light of evolution, instantly turning into an adult.

When the silver armor tightly adhered to his skin, he had evolved into a brand-new digital monster—”Moon Goddess”!

His body was filled with overflowing power.

Dark snapped his fingers, and the “Solo Sword Sheath” that had vanished in the classroom reappeared in his palm.

Under the加持of the “Holy Sword,” the attack power originally maxed at 4000 increased by another 1800 points.

Without hesitation, he charged straight at ZombieGreymon.

With his left hand grabbing the sword sheath and his right hand gripping the hilt.

Just as he was about to touch ZombieGreymon, he suddenly drew his sword, and blinding white light filled his vision!

…

The bone claws of ZombieGreymon were harder than steel. The dark aura surrounding them not only increased its attack power but also added corrosive capabilities.

The claws clashed with the sword, sparking a series of sparks.

Dark narrowed his eyes. This brief engagement allowed him to judge the star rating and attack power of ZombieGreymon.

With another forceful push, he deflected the bone claw imbued with d*ath的气息.

Then he stomped his foot, leaping up while the floor caved in, utilizing his small size to dodge another claw of ZombieGreymon, flipping onto its shoulder.

Standing on the pale skeleton, Dark’s gaze focused intently on the protruding vertebrae of ZombieGreymon.

There lay the final remnants of flesh in ZombieGreymon, capable of launching powerful organic missiles!

If it managed to launch these missiles, even if Dark could withstand them, the mansion of the Duke would not be able to.

He did not want to be known as a home-wrecker—though he had wrecked countless homes, they were not his own.

Therefore, Dark raised “Solo Sword Sheath,” and as he descended, he slashed down with full force at the protruding vertebrae!

Shattered bones and splattering flesh fell in all directions.

Dark successfully stifled ZombieGreymon’s most powerful ultimate skill in its infancy.

Without the missile-launching mechanism, ZombieGreymon was like a tiger without teeth, merely a mindless normal attack monster.

Just as Dark thought this, the pain-ridden ZombieGreymon suddenly turned its head, spraying a jet of black breath filled with curses from its open mouth.

“Moon Goddess Mirror!”

Dark stepped on the void, swiftly turning around. His chest protector transformed into a shimmering silver moon, and the power of moonlight surged out, forming a circular mirror made of condensed moonlight, completely blocking ZombieGreymon’s “cursed breath.”

Then he swung his sword, deflecting the sweeping bone tail of ZombieGreymon.

“Moon Goddess” dominated “ZombieGreymon” comprehensively.

Even the gap in attack power was completely closed with the addition of “Solo Sword Sheath.”

The only issue was that after using the ultimate skill “Moon Goddess Mirror,” all the stored moonlight power within the mirror was completely released.

This magical power consumption for “Moon Goddess (Divine Rank Armed)” had to be provided by Dark himself.

The massive magical power consumption, greater even than that of the Light Emissary, was almost impossible to sustain.

“Huff—”

Dark took a deep breath, severing ZombieGreymon’s tail and completely subduing it, then firmly stared into its eyes.

Although “ZombieGreymon” in the animation was classified as an incorrect evolution of Agumon,

in the world of digital monsters, there were only examples of failures leading to snotty beasts or dung beasts, with no true “incorrect evolutions.”

“ZombieGreymon” was just one type among myriad digital monsters.

It could even continue evolving into “Infinite Dragon” or “DarkTyrannomon”!

And although it was extremely difficult, “ZombieGreymon” could maintain a small portion of its rationality.

This meant that—

as long as the rationality of the Imp Beast was awakened, even an “incorrect evolution” like “ZombieGreymon” could be used as a trump card.

That “Pride IV” might not be complete, but other aspects could compensate for it.

As long as the rationality of the Imp Beast was awakened!

Dark’s eyes flickered.

The last time he encountered a situation like this, he borrowed Wit’s 【Magical Beast: Buck Deer】, using its ultimate skill “Light of Mind” as a medium to establish a mental connection with the Imp Beast.

This time, he didn’t have 【Magical Beast: Buck Deer】, but he possessed the “Tri-Armor Spell Formation” that could also trigger mental power!

Alvaraite taught the “Tri-Armor Spell Formation” to establish a “mental furnace,” but it also laid the foundation for mastering mental power.

…

“Young Master!”

When Olivia burst into the room, Dark closed his eyes, concentrating his spirit to a high degree.

“Drip!”

It was as if a drop of water fell into his heart, creating ripples that spread outward.

Dark’s fingertips gradually glowed with white light, and he pointed at ZombieGreymon’s forehead.

Olivia instantly deflected ZombieGreymon’s final claw strike.

Dark easily established a mental connection with the “Imp Beast.”

His mental power broke through the darkness of chaos, touching the depths of the “Imp Beast’s” heart.

A soft emotion suddenly surfaced from his heart, making his nose feel slightly sore.