Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

”Everyone, sit tight!!”

Faced with the sudden appearance of creatures, it was obvious that the driver wasn’t encountering this situation for the first time. He stomped down on the gas pedal, and the next moment, the vehicle accelerated, rushing directly through the midst of these creatures. Clearly, these creatures couldn’t compete with the vehicle in terms of speed. From the way they turned around, it was evident that their reaction was a bit slower—this was normal, though, given that these creatures were as large as tanks.

However, the road was not easy to navigate.

”Boom!”

The vehicle suddenly swerved, barely scraping past the edge of a hole made by the creatures, its wheels grinding against the hard rock, causing the entire car to rock up and down like a small boat in a storm. The road ahead was full of holes dug by these creatures, and even the most experienced driver could only proceed cautiously, lest they accidentally fall into one of these holes—and that would mean death!

”Hmph!”

Seeing this, Fang Zheng let out a cold snort, and then the Dragon Might was instantly released, spreading over the ground before him.

To Fang Zheng’s surprise, under the influence of his Dragon Might, the creatures only slowed down for a moment before charging at the vehicle again.

What are these creatures, to be able to resist my Dragon Might?

Only now did Fang Zheng take this matter seriously. Previously, when he arrived here, he had merely set the creatures ablaze, turning them to ash. Consequently, he subconsciously thought they weren’t that strong. But now, sensing something amiss, Fang Zheng closed his eyes and felt carefully, discovering... there was actually a faint trace of divine power on these creatures?

Although it was as weak as the single white hair on a black dog, it was still divine power! Which means... could these creatures count as divine beasts?

No wonder they could resist my Dragon Might.

If that’s the case...

Thinking this, Fang Zheng no longer hesitated. He opened the car window and leaped out, standing atop the vehicle.

”Hey, what are you doing?!”

Seeing Fang Zheng jump out of the vehicle, the others were shocked. The young man who had been talking to Fang Zheng before was so frightened that he leaned out the window to watch Fang Zheng. However, Fang Zheng just shook his head without speaking. Next, he extended his hand, and a pitch-black greatsword enflamed with fire appeared in his grasp.

Aware of the threat from the Primordial Fire, the creatures finally showed a hint of fear. But unfortunately, their intellect was obviously insufficient to discern where the threat came from, so in a blink of an eye, they turned around again, lunging toward the vehicle, while Fang Zheng simultaneously swung his greatsword.

”Boom———!!!”

Scorching flames surged like rolling clouds, spreading in all directions. All the massive creatures engulfed by the fire immediately began to burn. The raging fire, under Fang Zheng’s control, clung to the creatures like evil spirits from Hell, swiftly reducing them to ash.

”Amazing!!”

Seeing this, everyone widened their eyes in astonishment, gazing at the sea of flames around them. The driver took advantage of the momentary destruction of the surrounding creatures to press the gas pedal, rapidly leaving the danger zone.

Once the vehicle was safely away from danger, Fang Zheng sheathed the greatsword and returned inside through the window. He had just settled in his seat when the young man beside him lunged toward him.

”Wow, you’re amazing! Are you an Ace Hunter too?!”

”I’m just a passerby.”

Fang Zheng chuckled, shrugged, but the young man wasn’t giving up easily.

”No, no, no, you must be an Ace Hunter from a city. You know, for a Contaminated Beast of that level, even Martial Artists usually need several people to handle it, but you annihilated it with a single sword... Which city’s Ace Hunter are you? What’s your name?”

”Hmm, let’s see...”

Hearing the young man’s question, Fang Zheng smiled softly.

”I come from the Heavenly Dao Palace, and I’m the captain of the Farron Undead Legion.”

”Heavenly Dao Palace, never heard of this city...”

”Well, we’re a bit different from regular cities.”

Finally, after some laughter and conversation, those who survived the ordeal arrived at the interior parking lot of Chrome Shelled Regios. There, Fang Zheng bid farewell to the other passengers and embarked on his journey of investigation.

”So this is a Mobile City.”

Walking down the streets, observing his surroundings, Fang Zheng squinted. So far, the entire city seemed no different from a regular city. If anything, its technology might be more advanced than Earth’s in the 21st century, given how moving such a large city is an enormous challenge, and implementing advanced greenhouse cultivation techniques ensures the city has enough food supply.

But where do the resources come from?

According to the young man earlier, it seems Mobile Cities compete for Energy Mines, and the location of these mines determines the movement range of the city...

But honestly, this technology is astonishing.

Standing in the Engine Room, watching the massive steel machinery rotate incessantly, Fang Zheng couldn’t help but marvel. Yet, even so, it seems this world can’t sustain itself much longer. According to that young man, the technology to create Mobile Cities was lost long ago, and each existing Mobile City is irreplaceable. At this rate, all cities will eventually face destruction.

As for living on the land... it’s likely impossible, as the earth is tainted by some substance, making cultivation impractical. This world’s situation mirrors that of Katori’s world, if not worse—after all, the Floating Island is stable most of the time.

But what will the people of this world do?

For now, Fang Zheng sees little hope of salvation for this world. It’s deeply corrupted, and the land is nearly lifeless. Achieving rebirth would require destroying the planet back to its primordial state and starting anew, as he did in the First Coordinate Point.

Yet, where could the people of this world relocate to? This isn’t as simple as the First Coordinate Point. More importantly, where could they be moved to?

In Louise’s world, it’s impossible. Not long ago, that world wanted to attack Academy City over territorial issues.

As for Academy City, there’s no hope there either. That place can’t find any open space to accommodate so many people.

As for Emilia’s world... also not feasible, for the same reason. Every country has divided up the land completely, leaving no opportunity for others. No matter the reason, to the people of that world, the people of this world are invading their territory.

Perhaps I should just place another order with the Chinese Federation, have them develop one or two more immigrant ships?

Forget it, we’ll see...

Fang Zheng was also quite troubled at this moment. More importantly, this world should logically have the material construction diagrams for creating coordinate points, but Fang Zheng doesn’t know where to find them...

”Hahaha--!”

Suddenly, a crisp laugh reached Fang Zheng’s ears. He looked up, surprised to find a blue little girl, looking quite cute and about the same size as Yui, curiously examining him.

Although it was their first meeting, Fang Zheng felt a sense of familiarity, as if...

”Hello, my name is Fang Zheng.”

As he spoke, Fang Zheng extended his right hand, and the little girl lightly chuckled and reached out to hold one of Fang Zheng’s fingers. Soon, Fang Zheng’s mind was flooded with information.

”Your name is Jernie? An electronic elf of this city? I see... you’re like a central computer... So who created you?”

Fang Zheng didn’t expect it would be this easy. He had just arrived, and the electronic elf revealed themselves—indeed, the electronic elf was one of the backup copies of the Order Coordinates left in this world...

Yes, one of them.

Just like in Katori’s world where those fools shattered the Star God’s soul to create Golden Fairies, someone in this world also had a similar thought, directly cutting up the backup Order Coordinates to create the central computer of the Mobile City’s electronic elves... To this, Fang Zheng could only say, ignorance is terrifying...

”Reclaiming them is impossible. Oh well, let me download the data first, then think of a way to reconstruct them...”

As Fang Zheng spoke, he opened his personal terminal and began scanning the electronic elf. The electronic elf seemed to be enjoying a massage of water pressure, giggling and squirming, but had no intention of leaving.

”Stay still, for a moment...”

”Who are you?!”

At that moment, a voice sounded, and Fang Zheng turned to see a girl with short golden hair, dressed in a uniform, glaring fiercely at him.

”Let go of Jernie!”

Before she finished speaking, the girl waved her hands, pulling out something resembling police batons, and charged directly at Fang Zheng. But Fang Zheng just shrugged, then turned his attention back to the electronic elf in front of him.

”By the way, can I ask, do you have any companions? Ah, you don’t know... Well, it’s quite troublesome. Looks like I need to go through every city, hoping your backup data is complete. It’s enough to drive me nuts, spending Divine Power for free... Anyway, I won’t say anymore... Thanks...”

While Fang Zheng chatted with the electronic elf, the golden-haired girl turned pale as she charged at Fang Zheng. Fang Zheng didn’t even turn his head, merely raised his left index finger, easily blocking the girl’s attack. No matter how hard she tried, Fang Zheng simply moved his arm up and down, forming an impenetrable barrier that prevented her from breaking through.

”Alright, then, stay in touch.”

Having downloaded the data, Fang Zheng put away his personal terminal and waved at Jernie, who also smiled before turning around and disappearing into the air. Only then did Fang Zheng turn back, glance at the golden-haired girl, and flicked his left index finger lightly.

”Bang!”

Fang Zheng’s finger struck the girl’s baton, and she let out a muffled grunt, flew backward, and crashed into a nearby railing. Fang Zheng lowered his hand and stretched.

”Phew... I didn’t expect things to be this easy. It’s worth being bitten before... If only every world were so simple...”

Speaking to himself, Fang Zheng left the Engine Room.

He was pleasantly surprised to have found a clue in this world so effortlessly. It seemed the blueprint data for the coordinate materials of this world was stored within the electronic elves of those Mobile Cities. Once Fang Zheng found these electronic elves, he could recombine the final part of the data to begin attempting the reconstruction of the Third Coordinate Point.

But... because the fool in this world had already used up the backup resources, Fang Zheng had no choice but to rely on his Divine Power to reconstruct them.

Meaning...

”I’m going to be drained again.”

Walking out of the Engine Room and back to the surface, Fang Zheng sighed deeply. Perhaps he should find someone to inquire about the situation with other Mobile Cities? Since electronic elves are part of the Fragment of Coordinates, he couldn’t rely on Ratziel to investigate and locate their positions.

Fortunately, people in this world should know the whereabouts of those Mobile Cities...

”Thud!”

However, at that moment, Fang Zheng suddenly heard a sound nearby. He turned his head to see a girl with waist-length silver hair, vigorously kicking at a well.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng was surprised and looked at her.

Miss, doesn’t your foot hurt?