I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

Slowly withdrawing his gaze, Xue Jing thought for a moment and said in response to Xue Wan's questioning look:

"I saw a few people."

Xue Wan asked in confusion, "People? In the sky?"

She looked up and gazed at the sky through the stadium's open roof.

"Are you sure you're not mistaken? There's nothing there."

Xue Wan stroked her chin, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said:

"Wait, what you're seeing isn't a sky pirate crew, is it?"

"Sky Pirates?"

The name sounded familiar. Xue Jing thought for a moment and felt like he had heard it somewhere before.

"They are criminals who have recently been wreaking havoc on the outer ring of the Fifth Metropolitan Area. It is said that each of them is equipped with a cyborg or individual flight gear that allows them to fly."

Xue Wan explained.

"I've heard that there are many sky pirate groups in the inner ring, and they are very common criminal groups. But because of the ban on alien plants in the outer ring, there are very few sky pirate groups. I don't know where this batch of sky pirate groups in the outer ring came from."

“These people can all fly, so they are very agile and fast. They appear without warning, which is a big headache for the authorities.”

Xue Jing watched as the black dots slowly disappeared from his field of vision, and thought to himself:

"Just passing by..."

……

The day's competition ended quickly. After watching Yin Muhu knock out his opponent with just a few punches and kicks using the Vajra Ruyi Hand, Xue Jing introduced Xue Wan to her as she left the ring.

Xue Wan was quite shocked when she first saw this kind of muscular Barbie-like figure, and had a good chat with Yin Muhu.

She has a rather outgoing personality and gets along with almost everyone, including Yin Muhu. The two hit it off immediately and added each other on WeChat.

The next morning, Xue Jing received a call from Xu Ren, the captain of the White Crow 838 squad.

"Xue Jing, you haven't forgotten our promise, have you?"

Xu Ren's calm voice came through the receiver.

"Tomorrow is the deadline, are you ready?"

Xue Jing smiled and said, "I'm all ready. I'll head over after tomorrow's match... Captain Xu Ren, can you come pick me up?"

Xu Ren hummed in agreement: "No problem... By the way, the information on that border area has been updated after these past few days of exploration. I'll send it to you to take a look."

"Okay, please."

After chatting about recent events, Xue Jing hung up the phone.

He didn't have to wait long; Xu Ren quickly sent him some information through the Sixth Agency's app.

Xue Jing clicked on it.

【Boundary Location Serial Number: R278】

[Tentative Name: Roaring Falls]

[External area: 27.3 square kilometers, showing a slight expansion]

[Internal area: Based on multiple visual estimations, it is estimated to be between 560 and 1300 square kilometers, suggesting potential expansion.]

[Entry Requirements: It is clearly stated that applicants must be natural persons with a biological age of less than 6313 days (0% alienation rate)]

[December 11……]

[On December 1st, successful communication was established with the indigenous people of the border area's humanoid settlement; the indigenous language is being deciphered.]

On December 2nd, a creature suspected to be a core element of the border region was discovered; its true form is suspected to be a 'purebred dragon'...

[On December 3, a 'Dragon Thunder Plant' was discovered, confirming it as a pure-blooded dragon species. Its body length is approximately twelve to sixteen meters, and it is presumed to be in its juvenile stage.]

On December 4th, based on the fact that the area where it is located is a large waterfall, the boundary area was tentatively named 'Roaring Falls'.

……

After reading through all the materials, Xue Jing fell into deep thought.

"Pureblood dragon..."

"The king of the aerial species, a chosen one of heaven deeply loved by the sky, I wonder how strong he is, and what he looks like."

Xue Jing shook his head.

"However, my task is only to explore the border area and place 'monitors'... Pureblood dragons can just avoid it, and there shouldn't be any conflict with it."

"……probably."

As he continued, Xue Jing spoke with some uncertainty.

He's constantly being criticized for his "naturally troublesome" physique, which has made him a little insecure.

"Whatever, it doesn't matter. If it dares to come looking for me, I'll kill it."

Xue Jing muttered to himself.

He hasn't really put his divine skills and martial arts prowess to full use yet.

……

(Here's a free chapter to make up for the short one, I'm sorry the last chapter was too weak...)

(Anything I say now sounds like an excuse, so this is the only way I can go. In short, I'm sorry.)

Chapter 143 The True Dragon Emerges from Its Body, Materializing Dragon Qi to Protect Its Body, and Bows to Xue Jing (4K)

In the gym of the hotel room, Xue Jing's skin was flushed red, and steam was faintly rising from it.

He slowly calmed his blood, which was boiling like bursting sparks, opened his eyes, and turned on the control panel.

[...Fitness experience points +371]

[...Hidden Dragon Strength Experience Points +359]

He swiped away the reward notification and looked at the skill bar.

【Hidden Dragon Strength Lv6 (6309/7000)】

Since reaching Lv6 in Hidden Dragon Force on the cruise ship, he has gone through several life-or-death battles, real combat, daily simulated combat in the consciousness space, and daily practice of Hidden Dragon Technique and Shaking Armor Skill.

The experience points of Hidden Dragon Force soared rapidly, and in just a few days, it reached the point where it was about to level up.

"This experience point is still two more times away from being earned through the Shaking Armor Technique."

After a moment's thought, Xue Jing began to use his spiritual power to activate his life force, and the burning flame of life force forcibly restored the damage to his body caused by practicing the Shaking Armor Technique.

"Let's overdraw its life force and train it twice more to upgrade it."

He stood up and continued practicing the 'blood training' movement from the Shaking Armor Technique.

"Gudong-"

Thick, mercury-like, powerful blood surged and boiled within his body, producing the sound of ocean waves.

With each complex movement and breath, Xue Jing's heart began to pound wildly.

The heart and blood are interconnected. Among the five major training methods, blood corresponds to the heart among the five internal organs. Training the blood is training the heart.

Blood is the source of the body's energy. The stronger the heart, the more powerful the blood it can pump. Blood and the heart are also the other key organs, besides the lungs, for generating energy.

Oxygen enters the blood vessels and drives the blood, and the blood transports oxygen throughout the body; the two processes complement each other.

As time went by, Xue Jing completed another round of training in the Shaking Armor Technique, but he showed no sign of stopping. He immediately activated the Flame of Life to repair his body once more and continued his training.

He only stopped completely after practicing the Shaking Armor Technique for the third time today.

At this moment, his skin was red, swollen, and burning hot, steaming with wisps of vapor. His clothes were completely soaked, and there was an exaggerated pool of sweat on the ground beneath his feet. The temperature in the entire gym had risen slightly.

[...Hidden Dragon Strength Experience Points +366]

[...Hidden Dragon Strength Experience Points +361]

[Hidden Dragon Strength upgraded to Lv7 (36/9000)]

Slightly out of breath, Xue Jing picked up a large 2L bottle of mineral water from the ground and unscrewed the cap.

Then, like a whale swallowing its prey, with a series of clicking sounds, in just one second, two liters of water went straight into his stomach, and the entire plastic bottle was sucked dry.

The body's organs started working rapidly, and water was transported to various parts of the body at a rate ten times faster than normal, replenishing the dehydrated body.

"Phew, come to life."

With a light breath, Xue Jing took off his shirt, revealing a perfectly sculpted upper body, his entire body surging with energy.

The sweat clinging to my body suddenly exploded and burst out, forming a mist that spread around me.

"Oh? That's explosive!"

Xue Jing touched his arm in surprise.

It feels very dry, with no moisture at all.

Just a moment ago, he was covered in sweat, and his arms were soaked.

"Hidden Dragon Strength Lv7, I have officially reached the realm of 'not a feather can be added, not a fly can land,' and with a single tremor, not a drop of water remains."

Xue Jing inhaled deeply through both his mouth and nose, drawing a large amount of oxygen into his lungs, and then exerted his strength.

His entire body responded immediately, and under his inner vision, a real dragon, even larger than before, with clearer body details and facial expressions, appeared.

"Yin——"

The sound of the dragon's roar seemed to be mixed with joy and excitement.

Its spirituality has reached the point where it possesses distinct emotions.

With a thought, Xue Jing felt a dragon begin to swim within his body, and wherever it passed, muffled thunder rumbled.

After the dragon swam through his entire body, it suddenly soared into the sky and burst out from his shoulder!

A white, dragon-shaped energy emanated from Xue Jing's shoulder, coiled around his body several times, its ten claws outstretched, and its dragon head opened its upper and lower jaws, revealing sharp dragon teeth.