Divine Beast Creator

Chapter 2408 - 2409: Observations and Experiences

Time passes, and Feng Yuan and the others visited several areas, reliving the childhood thrill of a day at the amusement park, leaving Qi Chen and the others excited and exhilarated, even the looming war temporarily forgotten.

Although for Feng Yuan there’s nothing particularly special, after all, unlike ordinary Beastmasters, he can alter his strength to experience things like regular people; but the amusement facilities themselves are quite interesting, so Feng Yuan ended up enjoying himself.

"There’s a Ferris wheel ahead, shall we ride on it? Or should we split up?"

Looking at the towering Ferris wheel engulfed in blazing flames ahead, Feng Yuan asked, though they have ridden it together before, that was during an unexpected incident, completely different from leisurely fun.

"No need, why act separately? Isn’t acting together better? Or do you have something you need to discuss privately with them?"

Qi Chen decisively rejected the idea; the wheel does not spin fast, and Veronia and the others aren’t nearby, leaving Feng Yuan to ride alone didn’t feel right to him.

With a smile, Feng Yuan didn’t argue; to him, it didn’t much matter whether riding alone or not. Dou Yanlan didn’t oppose Qi Chen either, she preferring the lively atmosphere with more people, moreover, the war drawing near left her... a little apprehensive.

Her Parallel World self, what have they undergone... No! She mustn’t let the same misfortune befall her again!

Under the circumstances, Dou Yanlan really had no mood for enjoying any two-person world, after all, should an accident occur, she...

Feng Yuan had no inkling of Dou Yanlan’s thoughts, thinking he disturbed her time with Qi Chen; however, Dou Yanlan’s final consensus that everyone staying together was better left Feng Yuan somewhat baffled.

In Maomu City, the already busy Special Service Team was thrown into chaos, with the discovery of the Flaming Mine Theme Park in Baiman City by Agunas giving them a heads up, leading to only the top officials knowing besides Baiman City and Maomu City.

Naturally, they dared not act carelessly, particularly with matters at Cha Mu Town being critical enough to notify He Nanqing directly. However, due to Cha Mu Town’s semi-autonomous status, Maomu Special Service Team could barely breathe a sigh of relief.

Even so, conducting a full investigation was a massive undertaking, and not only that, they also had to prevent intrusions post-clearing.

As for the proposal to enter wartime status to strictly control comings and goings? Theoretically feasible, but beyond potential developmental impacts on the city, they lacked the authority to enact such measures.

To enforce wartime regulatory measures, it would necessitate involvement in a special situation incapable of reporting for approval; Maomu City lacked such jurisdiction.

"This matter really is unexpected, no one thought the war had receded, only to return with a counterattack however suddenly."

Liao Yu sighed helplessly; he wasn’t afraid of war, but when considering the upcoming tasks, it gave him a headache, as Maomu City had mobilized all available departments for clearing purposes.

And being year-end, the busiest period of the year made things even more hectic...

"If Feng Yuan hadn’t noticed in time, could’ve escalated majorly, now all that remains is hoping the leadership promptly decides, and while resting tonight, join me in scoping out a few suspicious locales, if those few are Imperial People, we must apprehend them immediately."

Ye Hanlei wasn’t complaining; whether they were pleased or not, matters have already transpired, and all they could do was exert their utmost, safeguarding Maomu City from damages amidst global warfare.

Huo Feng remained silent, unwilling to return to the old team, knowing former squads might not fare any better than the Special Service Team amid such scale of conflict.

Perhaps due to Feng Yuan, Maomu City had encountered numerous incidents, enabling him to fully appreciate the Divine Beasts’ might, understanding that such global warfare would ultimately see outcomes determined between Divine Beasts and formidable opponents.

Ordinary people like them could only strive to safeguard their small domain.

"It’d be great if Feng Yuan returned, then we could relax~"

Recalling something, Liao Yu quipped, only to be met with Ye Hanlei’s glare, her eyes seething as she retorted:

"When did we start needing regular people to protect the cities we safeguard?! Even if his capabilities surpass ours by far more..."

"In normal times such remarks might pass, yet now, were he present, Maomu City would naturally rest easy; however, even so, we cannot place all hope on one person."

Huo Feng uncharacteristically defended Liao Yu, prompting Ye Hanlei’s dissatisfied cold snort:

"Don’t expect beyond our capabilities, besides, we lack the right to demand anything of him."

"Sorry, sorry, I spoke without thinking."

Scratching his head embarrassedly, Liao Yu apologized, as Huo Feng glanced heavenward and sighed:

"Speaking thus, who among us hasn’t pinned their hopes on the ranks of the Divine Beasts?"

Upon Huo Feng’s remark, silence enveloped them; comprehending the Empire Timeline’s large-scale invasion signified possessing the capacity or belief to withstand Divine Beasts, empowering them to launch full-scale offense.

Despite being unsure where the enemy derived such confidence, they all knew one thing—the invaders’ power unfailingly surpassed theirs immensely.

Although they constantly professed protecting ordinary people as their duty, they all knew that in such times, they weren’t much different from regular people.

"Do our best, leave outcomes to fate we could only reach human limits."

Ye Hanlei shook her head, resigned, hoping for Feng Yuan’s return yet unwilling nor desiring to prompt his return when the time was ripe.

Not out of obligation but friendship’s wish, student days being blissful and transient regardless of the impending war, for now, the real battle hadn’t commenced yet.

Unaware that Veronia’s discovery threw Maomu City into chaos, even provoking considerations of wartime lockdown, Feng Yuan and the others reached the Ferris wheel’s peak, flames obscuring visions yet revealing glimpses of distant scenes enhancing the land’s peculiar beauty.

Amidst the flames, life isn’t barren; greenery held as principal despite atypical presence, unsurprising to Feng Yuan, as aside from areas occupied by true flames, remaining regions under human custody would inevitably see extensive plantation.

Given the Spirit Beast and Spirit Plant presences, even flames couldn’t hinder greening efforts, solely determining necessity.

In context of theme parks, greened zones typically lay beyond common tourist view as the entire park revolves around mine theme with most facilities underground.

Even roads and open spaces followed canyon-esque terrain, thus aerial terrains became opportunely utilized.

With Ferris wheel visibility intersecting vacant zones, farmland conversion was unfeasible, though planning allowed for flourishing planting within forest-like greenery.

Crops grown hence supplied culinary materials to theme park eateries, additionally rendering green areas offering improved experiences for Ferris wheel and limited other features.

"It’s truly beautiful; I expected nothing but barren wasteland."

Qi Chen expressed awe gazing out the window, the flame’s distortion unveiled forest upon yellow soil seeming surreal, yet they understood it’s mere illusion.

Qi Chen hadn’t anticipated any scenic wonders from the Ferris wheel, apart from the desolate location, but unexpectedly discovered concealed splendor en route.

"It’d be excellent if those forests found utile purposes, potentially yielding more interesting elements."

Feng Yuan scrutinized artificial forests interwoven amidst barren terrain turning verdant, contrasting starkly against barren mines.

"Expansion continuing, visitors can’t see the park entirely in one day—it’s not is a good thing."

Shaking her head wryly, Dou Yanlan commented, as Flaming Mine Theme Park was large enough already; incorporating the forest into the mix assuredly precluded a day’s full experience.