CHAPTER 1464: CHAPTER 1465: RETURN TO DATA CITY

"The Data Domain doesn’t merely affect perception. Just as we won’t starve within it, there are many unique rules that can directly influence the living beings in it."

Looking at Agunas, Feng Yuan thought for a moment and said,

"For example, the reduction of side effects after dataization. However, using the Data Domain to avoid serious side effects is difficult, as the level of interference is low, only enough to eliminate bodily discomfort at most."

"So you don’t need to worry. Moreover, even if it can directly intervene, it can’t surpass the destruction caused by Chaotic Data Clusters, right?"

Just one glance and Feng Yuan knew what Agunas was worried about. After hearing Feng Yuan’s explanation, Agunas was silent for a moment, swishing his tail as he spoke,

"When will the Data Domain birth Divine Beasts?"

"How would I know? You’d have to ask it what it thinks. But judging from this situation, it seems unlikely in the short term. Besides, managing such a vast area isn’t something a single Divine Beast can handle."

Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan said, making Qi Chen look at him with some confusion and ask,

"Why? Isn’t the Dream Domain managed by Emperor Savidi?"

"Not many can enter the Dream Domain, but the Data Domain is different. Do you think there are so many Divine Beasts in the real world only to guard it? They also stabilize the world to prevent other beings from causing chaos that could greatly damage it."

Touching his chin, Feng Yuan thought for a moment and said,

"With the current situation of the Data Domain, at least one Divine Beast is needed for each area’s Data Domain to be managed properly. But for now, it’s manageable, since although the Data Domain has many issues, it has a restoration function."

Speaking amusedly, Feng Yuan remarked that if the Dream Domain is destroyed, it’s genuinely damaged. But the Data Domain is different; he believes not only humans but even those Data-based Spirit Beasts can’t get near the root data area. As long as the root data area is intact, the Data Domain can be restored no matter how many times it’s damaged based on that root data.

"So, as long as that place is protected, does it really matter whether there’s a Divine Beast in the Data Domain?"

With Big Cat beside him helping to explain, Veronia asked, nodding as Feng Yuan spoke,

"That’s about right, and you don’t need to constantly guard that place. I believe it will surely watch over it closely."

After all, the root data area is not just the foundation of the Data Domain; it also contains vast real-world data. Entering and damaging it only affects the Data Domain, but the information within can be used against the real world. Feng Yuan doesn’t believe it will allow others to enter freely.

"Let’s go, and see how the racing venue looks."

Glancing at Agunas, Feng Yuan said, as the other party tossed aside the book and opened the Data Domain’s gate, only closing it once everyone had gone inside.

Entering the Data City once more, this time Feng Yuan and his group appeared in a plaza. Just a glance told Feng Yuan this was likely the entrance of the Data City itself. He wasn’t surprised by this as previously, when they treasure hunted using an ID card, their entry coordinates were temporarily modified. Now, unaffected by the treasure hunt activity, entering here seemed normal.

"The ID card can still function, so there’s no need to reapply for an identity."

Upon discovering he could still pull up the map, Feng Yuan commented that if the ID card had been invalid, they might have had to apply for an identity card here to use the map feature.

"It looks like there’s someone guiding us over there. Should we check it out?"

Qi Chen noticed some uniformed guides directing first-time visitors to the racing venue, while batches of little trains constantly whistled, carrying tourists away. Feng Yuan glanced at the long line in that direction and said,

"No need, we know this place already. We can walk over; it’s not far. Even though those little trains seem fun, that’s all they are."

Since they aren’t really running on tracks, the interest Feng Yuan has in things that simply move on ordinary roads is minimal. And sitting on those certainly requires queuing up, which makes Feng Yuan suspect they’d reach their destination faster by walking than by waiting in line.

As they walk, tourists sitting on the little trains can’t help but suspect Feng Yuan and his group are staff here. Despite having maps, not everyone knows how to view them, let alone Feng Yuan using the guide feature, unlike other tourists intent on wandering around, often pulling out the map to look.

Precisely because of this, the tourists misunderstood, with some even asking Feng Yuan’s group for directions. Despite the map being clear, not everyone knows how to use it. As a three-dimensional map, it doesn’t mark all place names, and the racing venue under default settings isn’t included.

"It seems quite fun. Should we give it a try?"

At this moment, having arrived at the racing venue and seen the information on the prompt board, Feng Yuan looked at Qi Chen and the group with an odd smile and said, realizing this racing venue was much like the place they had run through during treasure hunting, except here the structures were intact rather than broken ruins.

"Of course, we’ll definitely try before participating in tomorrow’s event."

Long Boduo commented, looking at the instance mode, somewhat puzzled and asked,

"Why does this instance mode require staff assistance to activate? And why must it be those who have signed up for the racing activity to enter?"

"It’s probably due to Data City’s space limitations. They need to reserve enough space for the treasure hunt activity. If they allowed extensive instance creation here, the emergency space might not suffice."

Feng Yuan wasn’t surprised by this. With the large number of tourists they witnessed, this situation didn’t seem strange at all. Data City’s spatial limit isn’t high unless they use the nearby Data Domain for assistance, yet Feng Yuan didn’t think Tiraya City could manage that.

Even Big Cat’s game-made Data Domain also had its carrying limit, so during game updates Big Cat would frequently remove unused instances and similar content.

"I think opening an instance might be better, but joining the tourists is also quite enjoyable."

Observing those running past them in the racing venue, Feng Yuan said. Those people didn’t have any major issues; however, quite a few Spirit Beasts ran riskily and could accidentally knock others over, especially those with large Beast Tamers. Without any items, Feng Yuan wondered if this was actually a racing game.

"Indeed, especially Ah Mu might have similar issues."

Dou Yanlan chuckled and looked at Qi Chen as she commented. Qi Chen scratched his head, his face reddening, uncertain if Ah Mu running with him would cause such issues. Beside him, Agunas glanced at Ah Mu and said,

"That shouldn’t happen. During the treasure hunt run level, I paid attention, and Ah Mu’s running ability isn’t bad, even showing signs of mastering Floating Ability."

"Floating Ability?!"

Upon hearing Agunas’s words, Feng Yuan was surprised, not expecting Ah Mu to have such high comprehension. As for Agunas being wrong? He had no doubts, given Agunas is a top-level Divine Beast, the likelihood of error is extremely low.

"If this ability can truly be mastered, Ah Mu’s mobility should receive a significant boost."

Studying Ah Mu, Feng Yuan said with amazement while Xiao Ji beside him looked at Ah Mu enviously. There was no help; having followed Feng Yuan for so long, Xiao Ji could only wait for natural growth and evolution, unlike Ah Mu. However, while Feng Yuan didn’t help boost its power, Xiao Ji knew a good way.

Feng Yuan was unaware that this news prompted Xiao Ji to once again attempt mastering new Divine Beast Techniques. In his view, Xiao Ji’s power would naturally grow gradually. As a Divine Beast, no matter how hard Xiao Ji worked, how much strength could it really gain? As for rapidly reaching Divine Beast Level, though Feng Yuan could achieve this, he would never do it. In his opinion, each stage is important, and he doesn’t need Xiao Ji’s combat power, so there’s no reason to sacrifice its low-level experiences by immediately turning it into a true Divine Beast.