CHAPTER 1725: CHAPTER 1726: PURGE

Although she believed this was the truth, Dou Yanlan didn’t act rashly. After thoroughly studying the file, she shared her findings with everyone. In fact, many people had noticed the opening, as it was so conspicuously placed.

However, contrary to everyone’s guesses, Dou Yanlan, after obtaining most people’s consent, took out a bottle of toxic potion. She didn’t immediately insert it into the opening; instead, she reached inside and fiddled with it a bit. As the metal plate slowly sank, everyone saw there was a place inside to put the bottle.

On the metal walls of the hidden space, the complete removal method was written: use D-27 potion.

Quite a few people curiously leaned over to take a look. Upon seeing the words, everyone just felt a toothache. This broken place had too many traps, didn’t it? Who would have thought the opening outside was a fake?

"Spiritual Energy Filling Port? Maybe... it has some use."

Wu Dingwu noticed the description on the document, rubbed his chin, and said. Dou Yanlan thought for a moment and said

"Other areas might have similar things, and besides, liquid spirit substances are radioactive, if we carry them..."

"The Data Domain currently can’t simulate the mutation caused by special energy radiation on real Spirit Beasts."

The Little Husky lounging on the Amu Tree Crown said while wagging its tail. Even though the simulation in the Data Domain isn’t omnipotent, it cannot simulate the change in the nature of life itself. It’s not just that the current Data Domain can’t do it; Feng Yuan speculated that even in the future, it would be difficult to achieve.

A fundamental rule of the Data Domain is not to easily damage and interfere with living entities in the real world. Even this simulation, though just a simulation, easily influences real life. Therefore, Feng Yuan estimated this change probably wouldn’t occur, and that’s why that thing is unlikely to carry dangerous radiation.

Unless the academy dares to use real objects to replace Data Domain simulation, but... that spirit substance, he doesn’t think such a thing actually exists in reality.

"The data about this radiation in the materials is somewhat vague. There might be other possibilities, like... it isn’t effective on humans, but rather... an attractant?"

Zhang Cheng rubbed his chin and said. Feng Yuan’s speculation wasn’t without reason. Even if the Data Domain could simulate it, no one could guarantee no harm would occur, let alone using real objects. Although the Beast Taming Academy’s courses inherently contain dangers, this definitely doesn’t include deliberately creating hazards.

Ultimately, everyone chose to fill all the glass bottles on the ground with spirit substances, and the existence of this possible attractant made them more cautious when putting them into their backpacks. They used various methods to seal the scents entirely, but unfortunately, Feng Yuan didn’t bring Kong Qing this time; otherwise, stuffing them into Kong Qing’s space would make scent leakage impossible.

Afterward, everyone walked through several Moonlight Dense Tree hidden areas, finding the facilities were roughly similar. The only difference was the internal archive materials varied until the last place appeared somewhat distinct.

Besides the archive library on that light screen, there was also the existence of a control panel. Out of safety concerns, Dou Yanlan didn’t activate the control panel but read through the archives first, researched them for a while, and then placed her finger on the control panel’s toggle button.

’Recognizing... Authority granted, assigning control permissions according to authority...’

Watching the prompts flashing on the light screen, Dou Yanlan felt something was wrong. But before she could think it over, the control interface of the entire plant area had already completed the switch. After searching for a while, she saw the Purge Button encircled in red; Dou Yanlan knew what she was looking for was that.

After consulting everyone, upon hearing no objections, Dou Yanlan activated that button. The warning that popped up midway disappeared along with the authorization recognition, and as the entire panel turned red, the potion inside the bottle containing the toxic potion was completely extracted.

Looking at an area outside the hidden region shrouded in deep purple fog, the Little Husky wagged its tail excitedly and said

"This special effect, is this warning us not to approach?"

From time to time, the sound of frenzied whipping from vines still came from the dense forest, but compared to before, the vines seemed a bit more bluster than real. As time went by, the sound of vines whipping gradually subsided. Yet, even so, the deep purple fog didn’t dissipate. Before anyone could suspect anything, Zhang Cheng spoke up

"This should be a warning, but do plants really possess such high intelligence? Do they know how to play dead and deceive people?"

"Don’t know, better not to try."

Shaking her head, Dou Yanlan said, glancing at Xiao Ji, who was curiously examining the area shrouded in deep purple fog, albeit without any intention of venturing in. Feng Yuan, transformed back into a Little Husky, hung on the Amu Tree Crown; it was still sane enough not to dart into a dangerous area.

"How long will this purple fog last?"

Sitting atop the Rainbow Bubbles, Veronia said with a strange expression. Even though this round might unearth the hidden secrets of the plant area, their time was limited; tomorrow would be the final moment. At this point, everyone was uncertain whether the progression had truly surpassed halfway. If they hadn’t escaped as time expired, they would likely be deemed failures.

"Shouldn’t be too long. Otherwise, we’ll have to take the risk of moving forward."

Looking at the dense deep purple fog, Dou Yanlan said with an inexplicable expression. If they were genuinely compelled to force their way into the fog-covered area, she truly couldn’t predict what might transpire.

Fortunately, the anxieties the group had didn’t materialize. The deep purple fog came quickly and went just as quickly. Yet, upon the fog’s dissipation, everyone was stunned to discover that the entire plant area had undergone enormous transformation. Those towering trees that blocked out the sky had all died, with the starlight unimpededly shining upon a floor of fallen leaves.

The bushes were reduced to dried branches as proof of their former existence. The cracks left by the giant vines were buried under the dead leaves, and the vines themselves had disappeared somewhere. Looking at this desolate land, everyone felt a strange pang of emotion in their hearts. Although they had anticipated causing damage to the plants when they took action, but...

"Really, it’s disheartening."

Tan Xueluo looked at the dead forest area and sighed. Even though this was merely a simulated environment in the Data Domain, the sensation of personally destroying a region was still unsettling for them.

"Let’s go. If there’s indeed another document there, I believe I’ve roughly guessed what the background of the research trial is."

Dou Yanlan glanced at everyone and said. Everyone, except for Feng Yuan, looked at Dou Yanlan in surprise. But upon thinking carefully, knowing the trial background didn’t change much, did it have any particular significance?

While most people seemed indifferent, Qi Chen and his group wouldn’t think that way. Dou Yanlan might not always be accurate, but in matters like this, unless there’s something critical, she probably wouldn’t say such a thing.

The core area of the vine monster had now transformed into a giant hemispherical pit. At the base of the pit, there was a metallic cubic area that from afar resembled a small room. Watching the pink butterflies dancing above the circular pit, Feng Yuan reverted back to his original form and walked over, extending his hand.

The pink butterfly landed on his fingertip, flapped its wings, and flew away again. Observing these pink butterflies, Feng Yuan spoke with amazement

"These things are quite amusing. Too bad they aren’t material objects in reality. If more were raised, the interval for contracting a second Beast Tamer might significantly reduce."

Upon hearing Feng Yuan’s statement, Xiao Ji looked at him, saying nothing. The situation of the other was not unknown to it. If truly seeking a second Spirit Beast, Feng Yuan wouldn’t be affected by the recovery time. After all, for ordinary people, this period is needed for enhancing spiritual power.

But alas, for Feng Yuan, accomplishing several Beast Tamer contracts in one go wouldn’t be a problem. Even though the spiritual power required increases later on, no amount has reached Feng Yuan’s personal limit.

"You mean these butterflies enhance spiritual power?"

Qi Chen inquisitively eyed Feng Yuan. In his view, these pink butterflies were merely decorations. Was it possible for something in the Data Domain to interfere with reality?

Thinking thus, Qi Chen mimicked Feng Yuan’s gesture and extended his finger. A pink butterfly landed on his fingertip, and he suddenly felt his perception range expand and his precision regarding the surrounding environment significantly improve. This abnormal sensation slowly faded only after the butterfly took flight.