443: Chapter 443 Breaking Three Limits, Challenging the Sound Barrier! (Happy National Day!)

Shortly after four in the morning, a drizzle began to fall.

The world seemed washed in shades of ink.

Distant mountains slept in dark blue hues, their faint, indistinct outlines blurring into the dark.

A light mist drifted over the surface of Yulong Lake, making it look like a giant piece of dark jade soaked in rain.

In the deep night, so silent that one could hear the soft rustle of rain striking the ground, a figure was Running along the road surrounding the lake.

He was bare-chested, wearing only bright red athletic underwear, his bronze skin glowing faintly under the sparse streetlights.

Rain slid down his resolute face, trickling past his neck to mix with the steam rising from his chest.

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His Running speed didn't seem fast, roughly equivalent to an electric scooter cruising normally through city streets.

Yet his body moved with immense grace; his long strides were remarkably even, his steps so light it was as though he were keeping time to a silent rhythm.

Every swing of his arms, every breath he took, carried a sense of rhythm, seamlessly blending into the quiet, rainy night.

He didn't seem to be simply Running; it was more like he was using his body to feel the surrounding environment.

His skin registered the density of the drizzle, his ears distinguished the direction of the wind, and his eyes analyzed the shifting air resistance.

Simultaneously, his bare feet felt the minute undulations of the road, coordinating every fiber of muscle and bone to cushion each impact softly.

"Phew—"

Fang Cheng exhaled softly, his breathing deep and long.

He had been Running around Yulong Lake at this speed for nearly ten minutes.

For an ordinary athlete, even "jogging" like this for two or three minutes would cause rapid breathing, a sweaty brow, and aching calves.

But for Fang Cheng, this amount of exertion was merely the start of his morning workout, serving only as a warmup.

By now, the faint clicks of his joints and tendons loosening up had long faded into the sound of the rain.

With every stride, he could clearly feel the elasticity in his calf muscles and Achilles tendons.

Like a coiled spring gathering power, energy transferred from the arch of his foot to his thighs, supported firmly by his core.

His whole body was like a finely lubricated machine, every gear meshing perfectly.

He had already primed himself to his Peak state; waiting for just a single sign, he could explode with terrifying power.

A sharp light gleamed in Fang Cheng's eyes as his gaze settled on the far end of the road stretching straight into the dark.

"Now is the time."

Letting out a low grunt, he leaned forward slightly, and the moment his feet touched the ground, his method of exerting force suddenly shifted.

The next second, having gathered power for so long, he no longer held back; every muscle fiber in his body seemed to ignite instantly.

Bang!

A muffled boom exploded through the rainy night.

The wet asphalt beneath his feet caved into a shallow crater, splashing muddy water and gravel in all directions.

That destruction was caused by the sheer force of Fang Cheng kicking off the ground; the massive propulsion shot him forward like a launched artillery shell in an instant.

His Strength attribute of 65 points was displayed to perfection.

With every push-off, his triceps surae bulged abruptly, tightening like hardened iron blocks.

His quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus maximus contracted and extended with extreme intensity.

Then, like bowstrings pulled to their absolute limit, they launched his body forward.

Even the movement of his swinging arms became part of his power output.

His deltoids, pectoralis major, and latissimus dorsi worked in unison to provide a powerful, stable reaction force, combining with the twisting of his core muscles to maximize total kinetic energy efficiency.

Every muscle group involved in Running contracted and relaxed at a frequency far surpassing human limits.

Accompanied by the faint crackling sound of muscle fibers operating at high speed, it felt as if countless miniature spark plugs were firing in sync within his body, unleashing astonishing thrust.

His Agility attribute of 64 points acted as a "stabilizer" during his high-speed motion, allowing him to maintain unthinkable balance and coordination even at such terrifying speeds.

Even if the road was uneven or he occasionally stepped on puddles or gravel, causing him to veer sideways—

He could still instantly correct his posture through micro-adjustments in his ankles, knees, and hips, paired with timely force from his core muscles, keeping the process so smooth that no deviation occurred.

In this manner, Fang Cheng had virtually transcended the realm of "Running," looking more like an object flying close to the ground.

Relying on the instantaneous propulsion of his feet kicking off the ground, he rocketed forward continuously in a posture that defied the Laws of physics.

...

100 meters/second!

150 meters/second!

200 meters/second!

230 meters/second!

The numbers on his sports watch display flickered wildly like an out-of-control dashboard, shockingly surpassing his previous Peak numbers.

As his speed surged to the limit in an instant, the sound of wind in his ears rapidly shifted from a low wail to a sharp screech.

The fine drizzle, which had been light, now struck his skin like countless tiny needles, bringing waves of sharp pain.

Yet far from intimidating him, this pain acted like a stimulant, causing the Battle Intent within his body to boil even hotter.

"Still not enough!"

A scorching light flared in Fang Cheng's eyes.

After absorbing the flesh and blood of the crimson eye, his three attributes of Strength, Agility, and Physique had all broken through the 60-point mark, reaching heights he had never touched before.

Running in the rain in the early morning was originally intended to test the potential of his new Physical Body and push the boundaries of human physiological limits.

How could he stop at mere level as this?

As the thought crossed his mind, his engine-like heart accelerated its beat instantly.

The heavy, drum-like "thump-thump" pumped vast blood and vitality relentlessly throughout his entire body.

The muscle fibers already working at high speeds began contracting and relaxing at an even more astonishing frequency.

This unleashed even stronger thrust, continuing to propel his body forward at extreme speed.

In his field of vision, the asphalt road beneath his feet quickly blurred into a flowing black ribbon of light.

Trees, guardrails, and sparse streetlights on both sides blurred into lingering phantoms.

Fang Cheng seemed to have entered a super-high-speed corridor.

Everything in the world was instantly stretched into long straight lines, weaving a strange web of light in the dark.

250 meters/second!

270 meters/second!

290 meters/second!

...

The numbers on his sports watch jumped like wild horses out of control.

The displayed speed had reached a Domain unimaginable to ordinary people, surpassing high-speed trains and commercial aircraft in the real world.

However, as his Running speed climbed further, the resistance Fang Cheng felt increased exponentially.

It was an indescribable pressure, as if the surrounding air had turned into thick mud, clinging tightly to his body.

Every lift of his legs required several times more energy than before.

Inside his chest, his Breathing Technique was operating at its absolute maximum.

Every deep inhale felt like forcing icy air and rainwater down into his lungs, bringing burning waves of pain.

Fang Cheng's expression remained calm, and his breathing did not falter.

Though his speed far exceeded human limits, this was by no means the finish line.

His goal had never been merely "surpassing ordinary humans," but that coveted threshold capable of rewriting human understanding.

The sound barrier!

But to make his body break through the speed of sound, he had to face fundamental challenges rooted in human physiology.

It wasn't just about fighting the skyrocketing air resistance; more importantly, it was whether his Physical Body could endure the immense load brought by such terrifying speed.

300 meters/second!

310 meters/second!

320 meters/second!

When his Peak Running speed finally surpassed 300 meters per second, approaching the speed of sound...

Fang Cheng began to feel the truly terrifying challenge facing his Physical Body.

The gale screeched in his ears—no longer mere wind, but whistling blades slicing at every inch of exposed skin.

With every step, the oncoming airflow turned into countless hands grabbing him tightly, as if trying to tear him apart.

He could feel the air in front of his body being violently compressed, forming invisible giant waves that continuously pounded his chest.

With every breath, his lungs endured instantaneous, massive pressure differentials, feeling as though an invisible hand was violently squeezing them to the point of bursting.

Even more terrifying, the high-speed compression of air produced a tangible frictional heating effect.

In the night sky, the drizzle continued to drift gently down.

But the moment raindrops touched Fang Cheng's body, they were instantly vaporized by the terrifying heat on his skin, rising as visible wisps of white steam.

Fang Cheng's skin turned red like glowing iron, and fine beads of blood even oozed from his pores.

That was capillaries bursting instantly under high pressure and heat, like countless tiny sparks crackling against his bronze muscles, bringing unbearable searing pain.

Besides that, Fang Cheng felt a severe vibration penetrating deep into his bones.

This was not fatigue, but a resonance formed between his bones and muscles and the surrounding air as he was engulfed by high-speed airflow.

His spine, joints, and even internal organs trembled slightly, as if at any moment this resonance could tear him apart and break his body down completely.

This was no longer a simple race of speed, but a severe test of life's true nature—a direct brawl against the physical Laws of nature.

"Roar!"

Fang Cheng let out a roar deep in his heart.

The sound existed only deep within his Soul, yet it seemed to reverberate so intensely that the whole world resonated with it.

His eyes opened wide, his pupils reflecting a blurred, distorted world.

Along with the sky full of rain, dancing wildly in the wind and stabbing like steel needles.

Was it painful? Of course it was!

The tearing of muscles, the vibration of bones, the crushing weight on his organs—every single thing reminded him that his Physical Body had reached its limit.

Yet above this pain was an unprecedented wildness and thrill!

Fang Cheng felt the ultimate explosion of every inch of muscle, feeling his blood boil within his veins.

He even felt the freedom of breaking free from restraints and standing above all things after his vitality was drained to its limit.

He wasn't Running; he was crashing through, tearing apart the air, launching a primal challenge against that invisible barrier.

Sweat, rain, and blood mingled together, blurring his vision, yet making the desire in his heart crystal clear.

Faster! Just a little faster!

325 meters/second!

330 meters/second!

...

The Peak speed displayed on his sports watch was still climbing slowly.

However, every few meters gained brought resistance like scaling a mountain Peak.

Air was being insanely compressed in front of him, forming a dense barrier invisible to the naked eye.

Every impact made his body shudder violently, as though slamming into a high-tension wall.

That was not simple wind resistance; it was the strictest "sound barrier" in physics, a terrifying Domain never before tread by human flesh.

Meanwhile, Fang Cheng's body had heated to the extreme; a burnt smell even emanated from his skin, faintly perceptible through the rain.

The contraction frequency of his muscles had also hit the limit, every fiber trembling under the overload.

They cramped and wailed, looking ready to rip apart at any moment.

Yet under Fang Cheng's iron willpower, they miraculously held on.

335 meters/second!

336 meters/second!

...

The fluorescent numbers on the watch screen kept flickering.

His Peak Running speed struggled upward in tiny increments.

Engulfed in billowing smoke, Fang Cheng sped past the lakeside road like a jet aircraft.

That smoke was the rain and sweat instantly evaporating under the shocking heat generated by his skin.

Fortunately, it was still early morning, and there were no pedestrians on the road, preventing this bizarre sight from being witnessed by anyone.

Besides the high-temperature steam produced by friction, an invisible airflow swirled around Fang Cheng's body.

Subtle and restrained, this airflow greatly offset the oncoming wind resistance while enhancing his balance and coordination.

The skill effect of "Strong Wind Blowing" played a massive role at this moment, allowing Fang Cheng to conserve more of his stamina.

Had it not been for this, under such extreme conditions, his bodily functions would have collapsed long ago.

However, this ultimately only mitigated the external impact forces.

The resonance effect of high-speed airflow on his internal organs and his near-self-destructive body temperature continued to attack his body wildly.

Bloodshot, Fang Cheng's eyes burned with two blazing fires deep within his pupils.

In the boundless darkness, he vaguely glimpsed a door leading to an unknown world.

In this moment, time felt infinitely drawn out.

Only a single thought remained in Fang Cheng's mind.

Sprint!

Sprint just a little further forward!

I will break through that barrier!

I want to see with my own eyes just what degree a human body can achieve!

"Hah—"

Fang Cheng shouted to bolster his power.

The muscles in his legs exploded with power once more, focusing his body's full strength into a single point at this moment.

Bang!

The asphalt beneath his feet caved in under his step, bursting into countless fine cracks as asphalt debris mixed with rainwater exploded outward.

Fang Cheng was like a red-hot divine blade, slashing fiercely toward that invisible, faintly tangible barrier ahead.

RUMBLE—

A deafening roar exploded like thunder beside the quiet Yulong Lake.

It wasn't Fang Cheng's shout, nor was it the cracking sound of the road beneath his feet.

It was the echo of air being instantaneously torn apart, violently compressed, and then violently expanding.

The legendary "sonic boom"!

At the same time, Fang Cheng felt his body pushed forward violently by an irresistible force, while an equally powerful reaction force pulled him back fiercely.

It felt as though space itself was compressing and twisting around him.

A severe, stabbing pain immediately hit his eardrums, as if pierced by steel needles.

In his dynamic vision, Fang Cheng even saw a translucent shockwave expand rapidly in all directions centered on himself.

Wherever the shockwave passed, the fine curtain of rain was instantly blasted apart, and clear ripples expanded across the lake's surface.

Even the branches and leaves of the trees on both sides rustled and trembled.

He succeeded!

He had truly succeeded in breaking through the sound barrier with his Physical Body!

At this moment, Fang Cheng felt an unprecedented sense of freedom and relief.

The invisible barrier that had been oppressing him was finally trampled underfoot and torn to shreds.

His Running speed reached a brand new Peak, and the dark, wet world brightened in his eyes.

It was as if he had truly merged into the wind, becoming a part of the light. (End of chapter)