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

"What's there to be afraid of! Let's just do it!"

"It seems like something has gotten mixed in?"

On the day of filling out college applications, Liu Guoliang, the principal of Pengcheng No.1 High School, never lost his smile, which was as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum!

Not only did Cheng Yuan, the "pillar of stability," return safely, but the high school's college entrance examination results this year were also astonishingly good!

37 students are expected to be admitted to the Animal Trainer University! Among them, 28 students listed Pengcheng Animal Trainer University as their first choice!

This record-breaking report card is enough to make him proud in the education system and the Animal Trainers Association for quite some time!

The only slight regret is that Cheng Yuan and Zhao Lu did not choose to aim for those three top-tier schools; otherwise, there would definitely be ten or eight more banners hanging in front of No. 1 High School.

However, on second thought, the fact that both of the most outstanding students chose to stay in Shenzhen, take root in their hometown, and contribute to it is the best embodiment of "education giving back to the local community".

Perhaps in the future, under their leadership, Pengcheng Animal Trainer University can truly become the pride of Pengcheng and even the entire southern district, just like Xu Xin!

Principal Liu felt increasingly pleased with himself, humming a little tune as he paced around his office.

With the help of the professional team Xu Xin found and Zhou Mo and Zhao Lu, the preparations for the Qilin Group gradually got on track.

The preliminary work, such as company registration and site selection, is progressing steadily. Cheng Yuan is finally free to implement his summer vacation plan of "traveling to big cities and broadening his horizons".

On the evening of June 18th, the Cheng family's dinner table was filled with delicious aromas. Cheng Yuan picked at the rice in his bowl and said, "Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you. I'm planning to take a trip in a couple of days. During the summer vacation, I'll go to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other major cities to broaden my horizons."

Mr. and Mrs. Cheng exchanged a glance. The joy of their son being admitted to Pengda University had not yet completely faded. Hearing that he was going on a long trip, they felt both gratified and a little reluctant and worried.

Cheng's mother put down her chopsticks: "Going so far? How long will you be gone? Who are you going with? Is it safe?"

"Mom, don't worry, it'll be just me, with my little dogmon and Gulemon. I'm going to see what it's like to be a trainer in other big cities, and check out their digital spaces. It'll be a good way to prepare for university life. As for the time, it depends, but I estimate it'll take about a month," Cheng Yuan explained.

"All by yourself..." Cheng's mother was still a little worried.

Mr. Cheng, on the other hand, was quite philosophical about it. He took a sip of soup and said, "The child is all grown up now, and he has his own path to walk. How can a professional animal trainer always stay at home? It's good for him to go out and explore the world. Cheng Yuan, remember, safety first! Don't be reckless if something happens, run if you need to! Little Dog Beast and Ancient Music Beast, you two have to keep a close eye on him!"

"Woof! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" The little dog puffed out its chest.

"Gurgle! Watch out! There's something delicious!" Gu Le Beast excitedly wiggled its increasingly round body on the chair when it heard that it was time to go out, its mind filled with descriptions of various delicacies from different places by the Little Dog Beast.

"Where's the Gear Beast? Aren't we taking it with us?" Cheng's mother looked at the Gear Beast, which was quietly charging on the living room sofa while using its mechanical arm to flip through a thick book, "Principles of Advanced Digital Energy Circuits."

The Gear Beast of today is no longer the same Gear Beast with the factory girl vibe it once was.

Under the influence of the Pengcheng Evolution Research Institute, it absorbed a massive amount of cutting-edge knowledge and technology, resulting in an explosion of data and a dramatic change in its overall character.

Its metal casing remains gleaming, its electronic eyes gleam with rationality and wisdom, and every gesture exudes a unique "intellectual charm."

Although it cannot add points through the system like the puppy beast, its data volume is steadily and significantly increasing through learning and mastering advanced knowledge.

Cheng Yuan shook his head: "It said it didn't want to go. The institute's important projects are underway, and following us around would only delay its work and studies."

Cheng Yuan had also secretly used the system's digital scanning function to observe the changes in his own gear beast out of curiosity:

[Wealth Points -100]

【Gear Beast】

[Virus Type - Mechanical Type]

[Growth Period]

[Status: The seeds of knowledge, digital spirit, and consciousness are being nurtured (seed stage)]

Solution: Strengthening the learning and mastery of advanced knowledge (especially high-level programming languages ​​and algorithms) can accelerate the incubation process of knowledge seeds.

Upon seeing this result, Cheng Yuan was so surprised he almost shouted out loud!

The seeds of knowledge and digital spirit!

Chapter 159 The City of Flowers, The Castle of the Forest

The Gear Beast has awakened its Seed of Knowledge on its own!

Although it is only a small bud now, equivalent to the growth stage, it means that Gear Beast is on a unique path of self-awakening and unlimited potential!

What will it be like when the seeds mature, blossom, and bear fruit in the future?

"High-level programming languages ​​and algorithms..." Cheng Yuan knew that this was definitely not referring to the basic textbooks on his bookshelf.

He thought of "ink".

He remembered that Mo had said he came from the Wichner world. Cheng Yuan remembered that in the Digimon setting of his previous life, this was an alternate-dimensional magical world, where magic was a kind of high-level programming language!

If... he sets his sights on the silent consciousness within the Dark Flower.

Yes, we should find an opportunity to continue to squeeze the remaining value out of the Dark Flower.

It's said that Cheng's parents are keeping a very close eye on the Gear Beast now.

Ever since they learned that a "cool" gear beast X (whom the two elders considered a "flashy scumbag beast") frequently visited the research institute and pestered their "little cabbage," they have been on high alert, fearing that their little cabbage would be kidnapped.

The Gear Beast affirmed Cheng Yuan's words: "Knowledge is power! Learning makes me happy! Cheng Yuan, 666!"

Cheng Yuan brought everything he needed for this trip.

Arc laser machine, functional chips, blank chips (Cheng Yuan bought a few more), and the Soul of the Dark Warrior!

During this time, Yun Yao also kept in touch with Cheng Yuan online.

During the month that Cheng Yuan was "missing," she sent him messages almost every day, her words filled with worry.

She was only relieved after Cheng Yuan returned safely and replied to everyone.

She wanted to meet Cheng Yuan, but the "Digital Queen Creation Camp" program was coming to an end and the national tour was in full swing. As a key figure and the singer of the "Digital Divine Song", her schedule was packed and the two could not find a suitable time to meet.

Cheng Yuan was quite relaxed about this. He didn't care whether he saw her or not. As long as the monthly copyright subscription fee arrived on time, the brighter Miss Yun Yao's career became, the brighter his "financial prospects" would be.

What made him even happier was that Yun Yao's studio successfully tested the functions of two new digital hit songs!

To conduct in-depth research on the digital hit song, the studio established a special expert team.

One of them is "I Wish".

Tests revealed that this ethereal and soothing song has a strong "calming" and "purifying" effect.

It can effectively soothe Digimon that have gone berserk due to external stimuli or their own data disorder, with remarkable effects. It can even help treat some mental trauma caused by the erosion of dark energy.

This is of great significance for frontline combat, Digimon rampages, and the psychological rehabilitation of Digimon.

The other one is "Keep On".

This song, with its strong rhythm and sense of movement, had an unexpectedly good effect!

It can significantly increase the marching speed of a group of Digimon! Tests show that when three or more Digimon are marching together, the marching speed of the entire group can be steadily increased by more than 20% with the melody of "Keep On" playing!

This is a strategic marvel for beast tamer teams or legion operations that require long-distance raids and rapid deployment!

Imagine a team of Digimon that has gone berserk, gradually regaining their sanity under the soothing influence of "I Wish";

Immediately afterwards, the rousing rhythm of "Keep On" began, and the entire team, as if injected with a powerful stimulant, rushed to the new battlefield at an unprecedented speed...

The visual appeal, the practicality! Niche? High functionality makes it more valuable!

He could already foresee the enormous benefits and influence these two hit songs could bring in specific fields.

Putting these thoughts aside, Cheng Yuan's gaze fell on the map of Dongda Guo on the wall.

Of the three major cities, Huadu is the closest to Shenzhen. Both are located in a large southern province and are easily accessible by light rail, taking about two hours.

Huadu has always regarded Shenzhen, with its rapidly rising economy, as its most direct competitor. Throughout its history, Huadu has been an indisputable trading hub with an extremely developed light industry.

After the Digimon arrived and fused, the nearby digital spaces such as "Fairy Forest," "Emerald Dream" (a paradise for plant-type Digimon), and "Butterfly Valley" (a paradise for small fairy and insect-type Digimon) provided it with a huge amount of Digimon food, daily necessities, decorative materials, and various plant resources containing special energy.

The ecological environment of Huadu has undergone tremendous changes compared to the steel and concrete jungle of more than 20 years ago, and it is known as "a city in the forest and a garden in the city".

Cheng Yuan had also visited Huadu in his previous life. In his memory, it was still a bustling metropolis like a steel and concrete jungle, with heavy traffic and constant noise.

However, when he stepped out of the streamlined light rail train car with his little dog beast on his leash and the round, curious Gu Le beast following behind, the scene before him instantly overturned his previous understanding and gave him a solid visual shock!

What hit me wasn't the familiar car exhaust and urban hustle and bustle, but rather, strangely, countless tiny, vibrant "green fluorescent lights" seemingly floating in the air. Taking a breath, I felt instantly invigorated, as if every cell in my body was cheering.

Where can you find any steel forests or skyscrapers in sight?

Instead, towering trees rise from the ground and pierce the clouds!

The trunks of these giant trees are as thick as the pillars of ancient giants, but their "bark" is not primitive and rough. Instead, it is covered with a smooth, clean, modern glass curtain wall that reflects the sunlight!

Residences, shopping malls, office buildings... these creations of human civilization are like "fruits" and "tree houses" that grow naturally from a giant tree, cleverly integrated and suspended at the forks of huge branches, or forming rings of sky garden balconies around the trunk!

The towering tree-shaped skyscraper—a remarkable symbiosis between technology and nature!

The tree canopies on both sides of the street intertwine to form a natural green dome.

Along both sides of the road, giant fluorescent flowers with slightly curved tops and emitting a stable and bright light have replaced the cold street lamp poles, standing like natural lampposts on both sides of the street. One can imagine how dreamlike the city will be bathed in their glow at night.

In mid-air, colorful fairy-type Digimon of various shapes and sizes can be seen flying and playing happily, or helping to maintain those sky gardens, acting as sanitation workers, greeners and gardeners.

Here, technology and nature, reality and digital technology blend perfectly together, forming a dreamlike "city of flowers".

Baloo used its vines to nimbly sweep across the glass curtain wall, brushing away the dust.

The seed beast busies itself in the suspended, three-dimensional garden, spraying life-giving dewdrops from the flower buds to nourish the delicate blossoms.

The flower-petal-armed beasts are like the most professional gardeners, skillfully pruning vines and branches to maintain the city's greenery;

The Lala Beast is using the sapling windmill on its head to create a small tornado, sweeping the trash into the trash can, fulfilling its duty as a "sanitation ambassador".

Huadu, where humans and digital beasts, the real skyscrapers and the fantastical ecosystem of the digital space, blend perfectly in a breathtaking way, coexisting and prospering together, transforming a modern metropolis into a living, breathing "City of Flowers" and "City of Forests"!

"Woof! So beautiful!" The little dog's bright blue eyes sparkled as it curiously looked around.

"Gurgle! Smells good! Where's the delicious food?" Gulemon sniffed, its round body wriggling excitedly as it smelled the unique sweet fragrance of digital plants permeating the air.

Cheng Yuan took a deep breath of the vibrant air, feeling the unique pulse of the city, and a hopeful smile appeared on his lips: "The City of Flowers... truly lives up to its name. It seems that the beginning of this journey is going to be quite interesting."

This is not just a city, but more like a living, vast ecosystem where digital technology and nature coexist.

His gaze swept across the station square, over the young, novice animal trainers, their faces showing either curiosity or defiance, before finally settling on a building in the distance, draped in flowers and vines, shaped like a giant flower bud—

Huadu Animal Trainer University was also his first "target" on this trip.

"Let's go, Little Dog Beast, Ancient Music Beast, let's find a place to stay first, and then... let's go 'pay a visit' to the senior students in Flower City." Cheng Yuan's voice carried a hint of eagerness and sharpness.

Chapter 160 Taming the Flower City

As I walked out of the Huadu Green Forest District light rail station, the exit, filled with natural charm and vines, was soon stopped by a rail security officer.

"Sir, please wait a moment." Behind him, a guardian beast painted in camouflage green stood quietly, its electronic eyes locked on Cheng Yuan and the little beast at his feet.

The Ancient Music Beast, due to its unique cognitive deception effect, seems to be subconsciously ignored.

Cheng Yuan stopped in his tracks, his heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface: "Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

The sheriff glanced at him, then at the small dog that was clearly the tamer's partner, and asked routinely, "A tamer? A college entrance exam candidate visiting the city?"

He could tell at a glance what Cheng Yuan's background and purpose were.

At this time of year, young people like this, carrying Digimon and with curious eyes, are probably here to "visit" or rather, "assess" Huadu Beast Tamer University.

“Yes, officer.” Cheng Yuan nodded.

“Hmm,” the sheriff confirmed his guess, his tone softening, but procedures couldn’t be skipped.

"According to the regulations governing animal trainers, animal trainers who are not registered locally must first go to the nearest digital center for temporary registration upon entering the country. This is for the sake of urban safety and orderly management; please understand."

"After all, animal trainers are like mobile units 'carrying special weapons,' and their management is different from that of ordinary citizens."

He pointed to the side, and sure enough, there were several other young tamers who had also been stopped. Some of them had their Digimon with them, while others had been detected by the detector when they left the station.

Cheng Yuan expressed his understanding.

Seeing his cooperation, the sheriff became more accommodating, informing him of the location and route to the nearest digital center, and casually adding, "The Green Forest District where you are now is our Huadu's 'Digital Space Integration Special Zone.' It's a testing ground and demonstration area for the accelerated integration of the real world with the 'Giant Tree Forest' and 'Fairy Garden' digital spaces, under the algorithmic technology and digital energy control of a massive number of top programmers. So it looks... well, a bit special, like a big forest. The other districts are closer to what you imagine a modern city to be."

"Thank you for your introduction, officer." After saying goodbye to the sheriff, Cheng Yuan quickly found the Green Forest District Digital Center following the directions.

The digital center here is a truly massive, intertwined tree!

The branches of the giant tree naturally fork and extend, cleverly supporting hemispherical glass functional cabins, like dazzling fruits growing on the tree crown.

The energy bands flowed subtly beneath the bark like new veins, intertwining with the real branches and vines.

At the entrance of the giant tree root, Cheng Yuan stepped onto a broad, thick, glowing leaf that exuded a fresh scent—it turned out to be a natural "leaf elevator"!

The leaves rose steadily, winding along the thick trunk to lead him to the registration hall located in the middle of the main trunk.