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 Middle School, never lost his smile, which was as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum!

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

37 people are expected to be admitted to the Beast Tamer University! Among them, 28 people listed Pengcheng Beast Tamer University as their first choice!

This record-breaking achievement will make him proud in the education system and the animal trainers' association for quite some time!

The only minor regret is that Cheng Yuan and Zhao Lu did not choose to target those three top-tier schools; otherwise, there would have been ten or eight more banners displayed at the entrance of No. 1 Middle School.

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

Perhaps in the future, under their guidance, Pengcheng Beast Tamer 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 has finally freed up his time 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, shoveling rice into his bowl, 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 it take? Who are you going with? Is it safe?"

"Mom, don't worry, it's just me. I'll be taking my dog ​​and my old friend with me. I'll go 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 on the situation, but I estimate it will take about a month," Cheng Yuan explained.

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

Mr. Cheng, however, was quite easygoing. He took a sip of soup and said, "The kids are all grown up now, they have their own paths to walk. How can a professional animal trainer always stay at home? It's good for them 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, Old 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!" Upon hearing that they were going out, Gu Le Beast excitedly wiggled its increasingly round body on the chair, its mind filled with the descriptions of various delicacies from different places by Xiao Gou Beast.

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

The Gearmon of today is no longer the Gearmon with the factory girl vibe it once was.

Under the influence of the Pengcheng Institute of Evolution, 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.

The metal casing remains gleaming, and the electronic eyes gleam with rational and wise light, exuding a unique "intellectual charm" in every gesture.

Although it cannot add points through the system like the little dog beast, its data 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 curiously used the system's digital scanning function to secretly observe the changes in his own Gear Beast:

[Wealth Value -100]

Gear Beast

[Virus Type - Mechanical Type]

[Growth Period]

[Status: The seed of the digital knowledge spirit is being conceived (seed stage)]

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

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

The seeds of the digital knowledge spirit!

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

Gearmon has awakened its seed of knowledge on its own!

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

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

"Advanced 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 world of Welchland. 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 advanced programming language!

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

Yes, I'll find an opportunity to continue to squeeze every last drop of value out of the Dark Flower.

Now, Cheng's parents are keeping a very close eye on Gear Beast.

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 clung to their "little cabbage," they went into a state of high alert, fearing that their little cabbage would be abducted.

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

On this trip, Cheng Yuan brought everything he needed.

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

During this time, Yunyao also kept in touch with Chengyuan online.

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

She was relieved only 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 the core figure and the singer of the "Digital Divine Song", her schedule was packed and the two of them could not find a suitable time to meet.

Cheng Yuan was quite open-minded 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!

In order to conduct in-depth research on digital hit songs, the studio established a special expert team.

One of them is "I Wish".

Tests revealed that this ethereal and soothing melody 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 psychological trauma caused by the invasion of dark energy.

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

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 Digimon horde! Tests show that when three or more Digimon are marching together, the entire team's marching speed can be steadily increased by more than 20% with the melody of "Keep On" playing!

This is an absolute strategic marvel for beastmaster teams or legions that need to make long-distance raids and deploy quickly!

Imagine a team of Digimon that has gone berserk and is gradually brought back to their senses by the soothing power 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! This is amazing!

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

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

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

Huadu has always regarded Pengcheng, 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 descended and merged, the nearby digital spaces such as "Fairy Forest," "Emerald Dream" (a paradise for plant-type Digimon), and "Butterfly Valley" (a playground for small fairy and insect-type Digimon) provided it with a massive 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 been to 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 motorcycle beast carriage, with the little dog beast on his leash and the round, curiously looking around behind him, the scene before him instantly overturned his past perceptions and gave him a solid visual shock!

What hit me wasn't the familiar car exhaust and urban noise of my memory. Most strangely, the air seemed to be filled with countless tiny, vibrant "green fluorescent lights." Taking a breath, my whole being felt invigorated, as if every cell was cheering.

Where are the steel forests and 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 rooftop garden balconies around the trunk!

Skyscraper buildings – technology and nature achieve an incredible symbiosis at this moment!

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

On both sides of the road, giant fluorescent flowers with slightly curved tops and emitting a steady, 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 and uniquely shaped fairy-type Digimon can be seen flying and playing happily, or helping to maintain those aerial gardens, acting as sanitation workers, greeners and gardeners.

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

Baloo used its vines to deftly 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 its buds to nourish the delicate flowers;

The flower-shaped beast with petal-like arms is like a professional gardener, 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".

In Huadu, humans and digital creatures, the real skyscrapers and the fantastical ecosystem of digital space blend together 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?" Gu Le Beast 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 reputation. It seems that the beginning of this journey is going to be very interesting."

This is not just a city, but more like a living, massive ecosystem where digital 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, shaped like a giant flower bud and enveloped in blooming flowers and vines.

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 Huadu." 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 entwined with vines, was stopped by a rail security officer after only a few steps.

"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 dog 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 trainer's partner, and asked routinely, "A trainer? A high school graduate visiting Huadu?"

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 "consider" the Huadu Beast Tamer University.

“Yes, officer.” Cheng Yuan nodded.

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

"According to the Animal Trainer Management Regulations, animal trainers who are not registered locally need to go to the nearest digital center for temporary registration and record-keeping before entering the country. This is for the sake of urban safety and orderly management, please understand."

"After all, animal trainers are essentially 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 trainers who had also been stopped. Some of them had 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 Fusion Special Zone.' It's a testing ground and demonstration area for the accelerated fusion of the real world with digital spaces like the 'Giant Tree Forest' and the 'Fairy Garden,' thanks to 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. 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 and intricately rooted giant tree!

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

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

At the entrance of the huge tree roots, Cheng Yuan stepped onto a wide, 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, leading him to the registration hall located in the middle of the main trunk.