I, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, am being kept by the state.

Chapter 39 Ancestral Dragon Body Tempering Technique

The next morning, in the capital.

The atmosphere in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Blue Hall was eerily strange, like a silent play.

The Western journalists in the audience all had dark circles under their eyes and looked dejected.

Last night, not only did the top brass of Solomon Islands suffer, but even several informed Western intelligence agencies were severely shocked by the mental shock that crept in through the internet.

Although no one died, the terrifying feeling of "God watching you take a shower with a magnifying glass" was enough to give them nightmares for a long time.

"Regarding the unusual noises around Yufeng Mountain last night..."

The spokesperson adjusted the microphone, a signature gentle smile on his face, as the large screen behind him lit up.

It was a photo heavily pixelated.

The background of the photo is the detention room at Jinghu Base, where five naked white men are squatting in a corner with their heads in their hands, their eyes vacant like broken rag dolls.

"Upon investigation, these were confirmed to be five extreme sports enthusiasts who illegally entered the country."

The spokesperson spoke in a flat tone, as if remarking on the pleasant weather, "They claimed to be members of the 'Naked Night Run Association' who had wandered into our country's nature reserve after getting lost."

"We regret this behavior that disregards personal safety and ignores our country's laws."

In the audience, a CNN reporter's hand trembled, and the tip of his pen pierced the paper.

What a weird extreme sports enthusiast!

Naked night run?! What the hell?!

That's the "Ghost" squad, fully equipped with optical camouflage gear!

A top-tier killing machine with an individual soldier's equipment costing over two million US dollars!

"Excuse me……"

An AFP reporter stood up, forcing himself to speak. "If you're lost, why are there such strong energy fluctuations? There are rumors that..."

"Rumors?"

The spokesperson interrupted him, his smile unchanged, but his eyes turned colder. "My friend, believe in science."

"That was just a malfunction of the low-frequency sound wave animal repellent device set up in the reserve to drive away wild boars."

"As for the energy fluctuations? I think it might be that you didn't sleep well last night and were hallucinating."

"in addition."

The spokesperson tapped the table, emphasizing, "These five 'enthusiasts' are currently in extremely unstable mental states and appear to have suffered some kind of excessive shock. Out of humanitarian considerations, our country has sent them to a mental hospital for treatment. To date, no country has requested consular access."

"If no one claims the body, we will prosecute them for illegal entry in accordance with the law."

The entire room fell silent.

claim?

Who dares to claim it?

To admit that these are special forces sent by our own side? That would be an act of war.

To admit that these are mercenaries is tantamount to admitting that one's country is involved with terrorist organizations.

This is a loss that can't be swallowed.

Not only must they swallow it, but they must also smile and praise the Dragon Kingdom for delivering a resounding, brilliant, and excellent slap.

……

Across the ocean, in an underground bunker.

The atmosphere here is a hundred times more oppressive than in the Blue Hall.

The new display screen has been installed, but no one dares to turn it on.

Everyone was communicating using the most primitive form of paper and pen, as if they had returned to the pre-Industrial Revolution era overnight.

"The assessment report is out."

An intelligence officer, his voice hoarse, pushed a document onto the center of the table. "Based on last night's data... although it only lasted three seconds, the power that creature displayed did not belong to three-dimensional space."

"Mental interference with matter, the materialization of energy, and more..."

The intelligence officer swallowed hard. "That kind of dimensional reduction attack that ignores spatial distance."

Several substitutes were seated around the table.

Those real big shots from last night are still drooling in the ICU, calling out "eyes, eyes."

"in conclusion?"

The acting congressman asked, his voice trembling.

"The conclusion is that conventional military means are ineffective."

The intelligence officer took off his glasses and rubbed his bloodshot eyes.

"Unless we're willing to blow up half the Earth, don't even think about damaging it. And... it seems to be able to locate itself via network signals. If we make any more hostile moves, the next thing to explode might not be the screen, but our heads."

After a long silence, the newly appointed person in charge, sitting at the head of the table, took a deep breath.

"Notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

"I am applying to join the Yufeng Mountain Joint Expedition Team."

"Also... prepare a gift. Since we can't steal it, we'll beg for it. Even if it's just the water left over from that dragon's bath, we'll get some to study."

The hunter put down his rifle, knelt on the ground, and picked up the broken bowl he had been using for begging.

……

Jinghu Lake, the island in the middle of the lake.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and a faint fragrance of grass and trees filled the air.

Li Chen sat on the white jade platform, his dragon eyes slightly closed.

Last night's actions, though they consumed some of my spiritual energy, yielded rich rewards.

He could feel invisible forces continuously flowing into his body from the void.

That is "momentum".

The awe, fear, and worship of mortals intertwine to form the purest power of will.

Although it cannot compare to the incense offerings in the cultivation world, it is already a rare tonic in a place like Blue Star where spiritual energy is scarce.

"call--"

Li Chen exhaled a breath of stale air, and the golden light on the dragon scales seemed to deepen.

Seeing this, Wang Yijun couldn't help but ask, "Lord Dragon Lord, was that method last night... the power of a cultivator?"

"A trivial skill."

Li Chenlong lightly tapped the ground with his dragon claw, producing a metallic sound. "Just projecting my divine sense."

Wang Yijun felt his heart skip a beat.

"That……"

Wang Yijun's Adam's apple bobbed. "Can ordinary people...learn this?"

The air seemed to freeze when that question was asked.

Wang Yijun felt his palms were sweaty.

This may be the most important question in the history of the Dragon Kingdom.

Li Chen's golden vertical pupils stared silently at Wang Yijun, as if trying to see through his soul.

After a long while, Li Chen finally spoke.

"Blue Star's spiritual energy is depleted, making it a place devoid of spiritual energy."

The light in Wang Yijun's eyes dimmed instantly.

"but……"

Li Chen changed the subject, "Now that I have awakened, I must reopen a glimmer of hope in this desperate situation."

Wang Yijun suddenly looked up, his eyes bursting with ecstasy.

"Mr. Li means..."

"It's possible to learn, but it's difficult."

Li Chen extended a dragon finger and gently tapped it in the void.

hum!

The air vibrated, and a point of golden light appeared out of thin air, transforming into an intricate rune before dissipating.

"My strength has not yet recovered, so I am unable to preach on a large scale."

"Moreover, mortals have poor physical constitution and blocked meridians. Forcibly drawing qi into their bodies will only cause them to explode and die."

Li Chen looked at Wang Yijun and said, "If you want to cultivate immortality, you must first temper your body. Only by forging your body into a state of copper skin and iron bones can you bear spiritual energy."

"I have a beginner's version of the Ancestral Dragon Body Forging Technique here. It doesn't require spiritual energy; you can practice it by enduring hardship and taking medicinal baths."

"Go and choose the people."

Li Chen closed his eyes again, his voice becoming languid, "Choose those with the strongest willpower and the least fearlessness. The first batch, only thirty."

Wang Yijun was so excited that he trembled all over.

Thirty!

These aren't just thirty spots; they're thirty seeds!

It is the key for the Dragon Kingdom to reach the extraordinary era!

"yes!"

Wang Yijun turned to leave, but after taking two steps, he stopped, turned back around, and his eyes held a hint of inquiry and longing.

"Mr. Li... what exactly is this cultivation world you often talk about? Are there really immortals who can move mountains and fill seas? Are there elixirs of immortality?"

Li Chen kept his eyes closed and did not move.

Just when Wang Yijun thought he wouldn't answer, a detached voice came.

Don't ask.

"That's an abyss."

"Knowing too much, even just a single thought, can bring unspeakable terror."

Wang Yijun felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had been woken up by a bucket of cold water.

He dared not ask any more questions, bowed deeply, and quickly retreated.