Chapter 66: The Digital Wildlands

The unbound nature of the network led to the creation of "Digital Wildlands" – vast, unregulated sectors of the internet where anything was possible. Here, new forms of digital life emerged, self-replicating programs that evolved like biological organisms, and virtual realities that defied conventional physics. These Wildlands were both dangerous and incredibly fertile grounds for innovation. Jason, with his intuitive connection, could navigate these chaotic spaces with a degree of safety, acting as a guide for Luna and their team. They encountered both incredible beauty and profound digital horrors, witnessing the raw, unbridled creativity of the liberated network.