I will eventually become a divine being through accumulating constantly

The plane drew ever closer to Yuan City, and Xue Jing suddenly noticed a layer of transparent, pale blue light enveloping the entire city from above.

The color of the light membrane was extremely faint; even with Xue Jing's vision, it was only after they had closed in and he concentrated his gaze that he discovered it.

"What is that?"

Xue Jing described the light membrane he had seen and asked Ning Yuantai about it.

Ning Yuantai was initially stunned, then after pondering for a moment, he said uncertainly,

"The thing you're describing... I'm not too sure, maybe it's some kind of wide-range holographic image generated by holographic technology?"

"I didn't see any light membrane..."

Hearing Ning Yuantai's reply, Xue Jing nodded and did not continue the inquiry, but he made a mental note of the light membrane's existence.

Although Yuan City was visible, it was only because the city was so large; in reality, the distance was still quite far.

It took a considerable while longer before the plane finally arrived over Yuan City.

"Yuan City might not be considered big among Inner Ring cities, but its total area is around twenty times that of Qingcheng,"

Ning Yuantai explained.

"Inside, there are fifty-five districts, divided into D1 to D23 districts, C1 to C19 districts, B1 to B10 districts, and finally, the A1-A3 districts."

"The U19 Grand Final you're slated to compete in will be held in the Super Arena located in B9 district."

Xue Jing said with a smile, "So the residents from D to A, the wealthier and nobler you are, the closer you live to A district, right?"

Ning Yuantai replied, "Xue is clever, it's pretty much like that. Though, the difference among the dozens of D to B districts isn't that big. Only those living in the three A-class districts are really rich or noble—without a certain status, it would be embarrassing to even enter."

"I remember there's an urban legend about Yuan City, saying that besides these fifty-five districts, there's a special district that only certain chosen people can enter, called 'Imaginary Special District'..."

As they chatted, the plane slowly descended.

Just as the plane came in contact with the pale blue light membrane that only Xue Jing could see, a burst of red light suddenly flickered ahead.

Accompanied by an alarm sound akin to a siren, holographic captions saying "Stop! Stop! Stop!" materialized out of thin air, encircling the whole plane with countless "Stop!" tightly packed together.

The plane obediently paused mid-air, hovering without moving.

Soon, several small flying vehicles resembling motorcycles without wheels flew over, with drivers all dressed in black uniforms, each sporting a silver trident-like badge on their chest.

"Hmm? It's not the sheriffs who've come but looks like it's folks from Black Tide Security, judging by the uniform," Ning Yuantai said, somewhat puzzled, then turned to Xue Jing and added,

"Don't worry, Xue, leave it to me."

After speaking, he stepped out of the compartment.

The compartment door wasn't closed, and looking out, Xue Jing saw the plane's door open with Ning Yuantai standing at the entrance, speaking with the Black Tide Security personnel who were floating outside.

"...this place feels weird." Miao Miao said from Xue Jing's arms, her young girl's voice clear and pleasant.

She looked down at her two forepaws which had automatically deployed the Serpent Slayer Spearheads.

Then she shook her cat tail, bringing the ring at its end in front of her.

"The Cat Tail Ring is a bit hot, and the blood flow in my body is speeding up..."

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "This place is the headquarters of the Dragon Cult, so 'Bastet's' powers probably sense the presence of 'Dragon'."

Miao Miao looked out the window at the city, saying distantly, "I wonder how Yun Qin is doing."

Xue Jing patted her head and was about to speak when Ning Yuantai's voice suddenly rose sharply outside:

"Recognizing this ID, you should know to which agency this plane belongs, so who gave you the nerve..."

His voice was filled with irritation.

Xue Jing stood up, placed Miao Miao on the seat, and walked out of the compartment.

No sooner had he stepped out than he saw the Black Tide Security personnel outside the plane speaking sternly,

"The rules in Yuan City are like this right now, and the order came directly from the Chief Councillor, so special treatment for no one; everyone entering the city must be checked, no exceptions."

He said coldly.

Laughing, Ning Yuantai crossed his arms and replied, "Eh, I just don't buy it. I'm not letting you in today, what can you do about it?"

The leading Black Tide Security personnel didn't respond.

After contemplating, Xue Jing spoke up,

"Dragging this out won't do any good. Since it's a special period, let's just let them check. There's nothing on the plane that can't be seen anyway."

Hearing this, Ning Yuantai scratched his head, "Since you say so, Xue..."

He stepped aside, mouthing, "Come on in then."