CHAPTER 1466: CHAPTER 1467: RACING TRACK

"Later, I might not be able to watch out for you. If possible, it’s best to follow me while flying low-altitude. If that’s not feasible, just fly high."

Feng Yuan patted Xiao Ji’s head and said that unless Xiao Ji’s flying skills were high enough to continually circle around at high speed nearby, the best way would be to fly for a while and make sharp turns, or slow down to follow.

Xiao Ji let out a noise, looking quite eager to fight. Though because of height and Xiao Ji facing away from Feng Yuan, he didn’t notice it. Of course, even if he did, Feng Yuan wouldn’t care, after all, Xiao Ji has talent, but there’s still a difference in energy control compared to Ah Mu.

Xiao Ji was better at sensing and utilizing rather than controlling. Could it be related to Xiao Ji’s own thoughts? While procrastinating a bit, a large gap appeared in the front team, and people at the back couldn’t help shouting loudly. Seeing this, Feng Yuan quickly followed the group ahead.

Perhaps because no one gets injured in the Data Domain, only precautions were briefed with people wearing their equipment early without much preparation, not even checking whether protective gear was complete.

This made things easier for Feng Yuan since he didn’t need those things. If he really had to wear them, it would be quite troublesome. A young man checking his equipment noticed Feng Yuan’s situation, surprised as he met someone Feng Yuan’s age not doing any prep for the first time.

"All set?"

Feng Yuan patted Qi Chen’s shoulder, who was checking his equipment, worriedly asking.

"Really don’t need protective gear?"

"No need. In the Data Domain, as long as it’s clear you won’t get hurt, you won’t be harmed unless you break the limits of the Data Domain."

Feng Yuan smiled. As for things like Xiao Ji breaking through the Data Domain? There’s no way around that. The Data Domain can’t work beyond its protection range, that’s illogical.

"There won’t be unforeseen circumstances?"

"Relax, if it happens, Agunas is there. With a Rain of Life, what can’t be solved?"

Feng Yuan pointed to Agunas floating outside, smiling. He truly felt there was nothing to worry about; with strong team support, even if accidents occur, what big issues could arise?

Qi Chen scratched his head, realizing maybe he was overly worried. Feng Yuan patted Ah Mu’s trunk saying.

"When climbing walls later, Qi Chen’s yours. If possible, mastering Floating Ability would be a good thing ~"

The rustling of leaves sounded as Ah Mu shook its canopy, feeling unsure since Floating Ability was something it vaguely felt but didn’t truly believe it could master just because it wanted to.

Feng Yuan didn’t say more, encouraging it a few times before heading to the waiting line. At this time, most weren’t ready, so there weren’t many. Noticing Feng Yuan standing with no equipment, many felt surprised.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t do this; those who navigated the obstacle course without aid were elite-level Beastmasters, even higher. Of course, there were exceptions, those with special abilities or training could manage as well.

But, what ages were they? Feng Yuan outwardly seemed like a recently graduated high school student. Despite appearing a bit lazy, his youthful aura was unmistakable.

"Ready!"

One minute left to prepare, staff blew a whistle reminding everyone, as the preparation zone changed, telling everyone to quickly reach the start line.

When the countdown ended, Feng Yuan’s group rushed forward, Xiao Ji trying to master low-altitude flight. But, as predicted by Feng Yuan, it’s not easy to master, at least for Xiao Ji. Seeing Xiao Ji constantly crashing into nearby walls, Feng Yuan sighed.

Though Xiao Ji failed, its speed didn’t affect Feng Yuan’s progress. Soon, the first high wall appeared before Feng Yuan. Watching others climb, Feng Yuan smirked, summoning nine small shields, instantly forming a longbow.

Thud, thud, thud, black arrows pierced the solid wall. Though borrowing Xiao Ji’s strength, Feng Yuan handled the Divine Beasts’ aura within, preventing instantly destroying the wall.

Seeing Feng Yuan leap upward on the arrows, Qi Chen was shocked, hadn’t expected Feng Yuan to use such a wall-crossing method. But, it seemed quite like something he’d do.

Ah Mu anxiously watched Qi Chen below, ready to quickly control prepared vines to catch him if he slipped. At the same time, Ah Mu attempted mastering Floating Ability, akin to Xiao Ji with low-altitude flight, mastering Floating Ability wasn’t simple.

A while later, seeing Qi Chen reach the wall top, Ah Mu immediately controlled vines, lifting itself upward. After the first wall, the second quickly came, but Cotton in Dou Yanlan’s arms no longer stayed quiet, meowing once, Cotton activated Nether Cross, taking Dou Yanlan up.

By this second wall, most people were unleashed. Those with Beast support let them help; those without had to bitterly continue climbing. Clearly, Ah Mu didn’t intend further climbing for Qi Chen, it enlarged, carrying Qi Chen over the high wall with massive vine feet.

Glancing at Xiao Ji still crashing into walls, Feng Yuan waved a hand, nine small shields floated in the air. Feng Yuan leaped onto them, swiftly ascending the wall.

After a brief run, a high wall appeared ahead, extending skywards. Feng Yuan was sure this isn’t climbable, otherwise, Beastmasters unable to fly wouldn’t pass.

Indeed, ahead, an underground sewer entrance appeared, seeing this Feng Yuan looked surprised at Veronia, who was unfazed. Remembering Veronia had been in underground sewers during Maomu, Feng Yuan didn’t overthink it.

Calling Xiao Ji back, Feng Yuan carried it, running into the sewer, smoothing its ruffled feathers, complaining discontentedly.

"Why’s there a track in the sewer? Aren’t they worried about accidents?"

"Shouldn’t be, right? What dangers could there be here? Clearly, there are Beastmasters, yet issues happen in sewers?"

Long Boduo, running alongside, asked puzzled. This sewer was deliberately networked; with fluorescent clues mimicking reality, in lighting, easily overlooked, without it?

Generally, people lack night vision, even the sewer lights were spaced greatly. Even Feng Yuan used Divine Sense to view surroundings.

"Hard to say, Data City’s sewage might be fine, but city sewage? I don’t know if something flammable or explosive might be present. Definitely needs lighting, careful not to inadvertently ignite it, that wouldn’t surprise me."

Feng Yuan, eyeing faint fluorescent clues on the walls, truly worried such scenarios, though if the hosts seriously considered it, they might have countermeasures, but Feng Yuan couldn’t fathom the necessity of such a racing route.

"Hmm... Dead end? No! Trap door... aren’t they worried competitors might blow the bars open?"

Following markers, Feng Yuan found a grille suddenly blocking the sewer path. Wanting to act, recalling something, Feng Yuan reexamined the surroundings, noticing a secret door, not concealed but who’d guess its presence normally.

"Shouldn’t be, right?"

Long Boduo also found it strange, seeing the grille first thought was using Ultimate Move to break through.