The Celestial Dragon Boy Who Wanted to Become Outstanding!

In the Land of the Gods, at the Cassius Family manor, a dozen maids and butlers watched in astonishment as a figure rose and fell across the lawn.

He was a handsome young man who was about 1.65 meters tall.

She wore a tight-fitting sleeveless white shirt on top and loose-fitting white trousers on the bottom. The skin on her arms was fair, but you could see that there were already slightly taut muscle lines.

Beads of sweat, like pearls, streamed down his face, neck, and chin.

Whenever he propped himself up with his arms, beads of sweat dripped onto the grass in the shadows.

He was steaming hot all over and looked a little shaky. His face showed great exhaustion, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.

"Three hundred and twenty, three hundred and twenty-one, three hundred and twenty-two"

A series of labored groans escaped the boy's lips as his movements slowed, until he counted to four hundred and four before collapsing to the ground, utterly exhausted.

"Saint Longinus!"

"Quick, bring the saline solution over!"

The butler panicked and rushed up with a towel while urging the maids on.

"Call----"

The boy sat up, panting, and said thank you expressionlessly as he took the towel.

He silently recited in his heart. "Expressing gratitude for the contributions of those in higher positions is a basic etiquette that reflects the quality and refinement of the World Noble."

This is one of the etiquette rules taught in etiquette class.

But his actions prompted the butler to quickly say that he dared not, stating that it was what he should do.

"Yes, that's what you should do, but what I'm saying is also what I should do," said fifteen-year-old Longinus coldly.

The butler dared not speak again.

He realized that the Celestial Dragons boy wasn't genuinely trying to thank him, but rather it was just a novel way of expressing his gratitude.

"What's wrong with my son? How could he have become like this?"

In the distance, inside a three-story luxury villa with an area of over a thousand square meters, Saint Elliott and Saint Gloria stood on the spacious balcony on the second floor.

The latter, as the mother, looked worriedly at Longinus was sitting cross-legged on the grass with his eyes closed, resting.

"Hmph, he came to me as soon as he got up this morning, saying he wanted to find a guard from the Cipher Pol to spar with, and that he wanted to get stronger. It's utter nonsense!"

Saint Elliott's face was filled with rage.

"So you refused?"

"Certainly!"

"Why should we Celestial Dragons become stronger? Who in this world dares to harm us? Even if there are some audacious fools, the Navy Admiral and the Aegis will handle them!"

In his view, exercising was something only lower-class people should do.

"But judging from the way my son looks, it must be the Celestial Holy Palace teaching them these things," Saint Gloria said worriedly.

"So everyone's just messing around!"

At home, Saint Elliott could say whatever he wanted without any restraint.

On the other side.

Feeling that his energy had almost fully recovered, Longinus stood up again to continue his training. He couldn't let his body cool down completely, as that would greatly reduce the effectiveness of his workout.

This is what is taught in Physical Arts class.

He then brought over a wooden sword that weighed the same as a real sword, but was not sharpened.

At the same time.

He began to constantly adjust his breathing rhythm, something that had been taught in his Swordsmanship class two weeks prior.

They described it as a Breathing Technique and required the trainees to first master the level of 'Total Concentration,' which means being able to enhance their physical fitness by breathing oxygen while concentrating their minds.

Before graduation, one must reach the level of 'Constant', which means making this breathing rhythm one's instinct, even while sleeping.

This is one of the items in the graduation assessment.

I've heard that there are many different schools of this Breathing Technique, and generally, you need to choose one that suits your personality.

However, the Breathing Technique taught to all these students were the same.

Sun Breathing!

"First Form: Dance"

"Second Form: Clear Blue Sky"

The next moment, Longinus meticulously executed one different sword move after another.

Although the sword didn't display any flame effects because the Breathing Technique hadn't been mastered yet.

But the determination in his eyes was enough to make the butler and maids around him take notice.

Even those in the Saint Elliott and Saint Gloria on the second floor could sense that their son was serious, which made them somewhat uneasy.

Because her son had become a stranger, even though she had only stayed at the Celestial Holy Palace for three months!

That's right.

Longinus's mind was resolute at this moment; initially, he simply enjoyed the feeling of his body gradually becoming stronger and more powerful.

He only found out everything later.

Because he was fifteen years old, his grade was among the highest in the academy, giving him access to more advanced information.

For example, things related to Star Gate and Otherworld.

After all, there's absolutely no need to hide anything from them on this matter; how many high-ranking officials in the World Government don't know this?

Another world, countless unknown worlds, are the greatest attraction in themselves.

This is in conjunction with another regulation.

At the age of eighteen, a graduation exam will be held. Those who pass will be awarded the title of 'Elite' and given access to high-level resources.

Such as a high-quality Devil Fruit or a Famous Sword.

It is said that some high-value resources from Otherworld will be added to the selection in the future, but it is clear that these first graduates will not be able to encounter them.

And after graduation.

They will then be assigned to various departments for two years of training.

Two years later, those who perform exceptionally well may even have the opportunity to be sent to Otherworld on behalf of the Celestial Dragons, where they can freely rule and develop according to their own preferences, with the only requirement being obedience to the World Government's orders.

It's equivalent to granting someone a fiefdom.

However, this fiefdom is quite large, an entire planet!

But if you fail the assessment, that's okay. You can choose to stay in school for another year and then be given a second chance to take the assessment.

But if they fail again this time, they will be sent back to the Land of the Gods, and unless there are special circumstances, they can forget about getting out for the rest of their lives; they'll just have to live a life of idleness and waiting to die!

This gave Longinus a strong sense of urgency.

"I must get out!"

"There are countless wonderful worlds outside, I absolutely cannot let my life be confined to this place!"

"If freedom and power can only be attained by becoming an elite, then I, Longinus, must become the best among the Celestial Dragons!"

Under such intense emotional turmoil, his knife-wielding movements became more skillful without him even realizing it, and his previously intermittent breathing rhythm gradually became smoother.

A moment later.

Just as he unleashed the fifth round of 'Tenth Form: Glorious Grace Light', the spiraling slash from top to bottom emitted a blazing flame as hot and bright as the sun.

This scene stunned the Celestial Dragons boy.

This disrupted his breathing rhythm, calmed his agitated mind, and extinguished the flames on the blade, but the flames in his pupils grew ever stronger.

"I will become strong. The strongest of the Celestial Dragons!"

The seven-day vacation passed by as Longinus's sweat poured out.

On this day, fifteen-year-old Longinus stood in the first-floor hall, expressionless, looking at the Palace of Saint Elliott and Saint Gloria, where they were preparing to see him off.

"Dear Father and Mother, this is my first time visiting home for a vacation, and it will also be my last before graduation!"

"For the next three years, I will devote all my energy to learning and self-improvement, striving to become better and stronger every day!"

After saying that, he ignored his heartbroken mother and father's Wrath rants and strode out of the villa without looking back.

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