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Chapter 68: A Bountiful Harvest, the True Dragon is Born
Chapter 68: A Bountiful Harvest, the True Dragon is Born
Xue Jing initially thought that with the enemy putting on such a grand display, employing electromagnetic pulses and inhuman monsters, there would likely be more ambushes along the way.
However, to his surprise, the journey down the stairs was remarkably calm. Under his leadership, everyone safely reached the hotel lobby, bathed in its bright lights.
In that moment when they saw the light, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Never before had they felt so deeply the truth that humans cannot do without light.
"Are we safe now? Are we finally safe?"
"Thank goodness! Let's get out of here. I never want to set foot in this hotel again!"
"Wait a moment. We can't be sure yet. Let's call our families and the police first to come and get us!"
The group excitedly discussed their next steps.
The front desk receptionist, who had been yawning due to the hotel's lack of guests over the past two days, let out a startled scream upon seeing a bloody figure leading a group of people emerge from the stairwell.
"Ahh!"
"Are you calling your mother? Shut up!" Ye Chenlin, already in a foul mood, couldn't help but snap at the piercing shriek.
After his outburst, he seemed to realize something and glanced at Xue Jing with a hint of apprehension. Seeing that the latter didn't seem to mind, he relaxed.
Ye Chenlin's expression turned peculiar.
For some reason, he felt like he was in the presence of a fatherly figure...
The female receptionist was left trembling and silent after being scolded, her hands covering her mouth.
Xue Jing approached her and offered a smile. "Sister, may I borrow your phone, please?"
His body was covered in wounds and blood, making him look rather terrifying. The receptionist's face twisted in discomfort, and she looked like she was about to cry as she took out her phone and tremblingly handed it to him, as if she were being robbed.
Xue Jing paid her reaction no mind. After taking the phone, he unlocked the screen and dialed the police, thinking to himself:
"So the EMP's range only affected the banquet hall floor? The lobby here is unaffected, no wonder no one noticed anything amiss for so long."
"The device that emitted the EMP should still be up there. I'll let the officers know to search for it when they arrive."
His call to the police was answered, and Xue Jing briefly explained the situation. The law enforcement on the other end seemed to take it seriously, assuring him that they would send officers immediately.
He also called for an ambulance. While his injuries weren't severe, they still needed attention, and he wasn't sure if the monster's liquid splatter on his wounds could cause an infection.
There were a few others who had also been injured, either by the cockroach-like creature or during their frantic escape in the dark.
After making the necessary calls, Xue Jing handed the phone to Ye Chenlin and the others so they could contact their families.
With these matters settled, Xue Jing made his way to the lobby's sofa and sat down to rest.
The group didn't dare disturb him, but they subtly moved closer, feeling a stronger sense of relief the nearer they were to him.
Xue Jing paid them no mind as he opened the panel.
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, stimulating your body's potential. Fitness Experience: +1027]
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, tasting the sweetness of victory. Your mood is greatly improved. Health Experience: +829]
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, gaining new insights into rushing attacks. Running Experience: +538]
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, absorbing a trace of killing intent. Your charm has increased towards certain individuals. Charm Experience: +551]
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, improving your precision. Aiming Experience: +518]
[You have endured an intense life-or-death battle, achieving great enlightenment in close combat. Fighting Experience: +1539]
[You have experienced an intense life-or-death battle, successfully learning a new killing move and gaining a deeper understanding of channeling energy. Channeling Experience: +1347 (Specialization conditions met)]
[You have experienced an intense life-or-death battle, visualizing the true dragon sealing the clouds and sweeping across the sea. Visualization Experience: +1211]
[Fitness has been upgraded to Lv.7 (135/4500)]
[Health Cultivation has been upgraded to Lv.5 (298/2000)]
[Running has been upgraded to Lv.6 (359/3000)]
[Close Combat has been upgraded to Lv.6 (324/3000)]
[Visualization has been upgraded to Lv.4 (748/1200)]
Xue Jing had braced himself mentally, knowing that he would reap a substantial harvest, but he never expected it to be this bountiful!
There were a whopping four skill experiences with four-digit gains!
His entire body resonated with a bone-chilling buzz, his flesh, muscles, and bones squirming incessantly. All his wounds began to heal at a visible rate, right before his eyes.
His physical fitness soared to new heights, and the blood flowing from his wounds was exceptionally viscous, a pure crimson that resembled glowing rubies, almost luminous, and exuding a faint, pleasant fragrance.
However, Xue Jing paid no heed to the changes in his body and instead focused on the panel's display: [Channeling Lv.6 (Specialization available)].
What did specialization mean? He tapped on 'Channeling', and the interface immediately displayed a description.
[Conditions met. You may transform your basic channeling into specialized channeling. Do you wish to specialize?]
"Conditions... Does it mean I've comprehended the 'Cloud-Sealing Tail'?"
'Does that mean this 'specialized channeling' is related to the martial arts of the Dragon-Sealing Style?'
Xue Jing's eyes lit up as he discovered another new function of the panel, apart from the upgrade of his Fitness skill.
And unlike the insufficient conditions for the Fitness upgrade, this time, he could directly [Specialize]!
"Specialized channeling definitely seems more powerful than basic channeling."
Without hesitation, Xue Jing clicked on 'Specialize'.
[Specialization successful]
[Channeling Lv.6 (2080/3000). Total 6880 experience points transformed into Dragon-Sealing Technique Lv.4 (1880/4000)]
Dragon-Sealing Technique!
Xue Jing immediately began to practice the Shaking Armor Breathing Technique, channeling the energy within his body.
A sensation of extreme smoothness emerged.
It felt like an old, rusty machine that had been running for years had its rust removed and was freshly oiled, allowing the energy to flow smoothly through his body, moving freely at his command.
At this moment, if someone were close enough to Xue Jing, they would hear the sound of a mighty river surging within his body, along with faint, indiscernible dragon roars.
It was as if a mighty dragon was using his body as a river, turning the world upside down with its power!
"Yeah, Dad, come quickly. I almost died here. There must be..."
In the hotel lobby, a young man who was on the phone with his family suddenly fell silent, unable to speak.
A confused inquiry came from the other end of the line, but it went unanswered.
Not just him, but everyone in the lobby, including the martial artists Pei Tiancheng and several dojo disciples, silently turned their gazes toward the figure sitting on the sofa, their eyes reflecting a mix of awe and fear.
It was as if ancient commoners had entered the grand hall and beheld the true dragon emperor, an intangible yet palpable pressure that left them breathless.
A hint of dark golden light flickered in Xue Jing's eyes, and dragon aura permeated his body.
"The ultimate goal of the Dragon-Sealing Style is to seal a true dragon within one's flesh, so that with every movement, the power of a true dragon's roar and might is unleashed!"
"Here, a true dragon is born within me!"
...
(End of Chapter)
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