C102 Fight Fivestar Thousand Word Large Talisman!(1)

This location had quickly become Chu Yi's personal proving ground. To him, these adversaries were hardly a challenge.

Despite the heavy toll Chu Yi endured in subsequent battles to vanquish his foes, he was far from reaching his full potential. Four-star prodigies stood no chance against him.

Even Six-star geniuses were merely stepping stones for Chu Yi to enhance his combat experience. Why else had Chu Yi joined the school's trials? It was to gain that very experience!

This arena surpassed the school's organized trials by leaps and bounds. Here, Chu Yi could unleash his full strength without any concerns about exposure or holding back.

What's the best way to gain experience? It's quite straightforward—engage in battles that teeter on the edge of life and death!

Indeed, this approach is simple, and surviving such a fierce battle can significantly boost one's combat experience. Yet, despite common knowledge of this tactic, who would willingly enter such perilous combat just for the sake of experience? Only the truly reckless would dare.

Would any sane person knowingly plunge into danger? Certainly not!

Chu Yi himself wouldn't have considered it previously, not out of fear of death—although, admittedly, there was some fear. But Chu Yi was confident he would survive.

However, emerging victorious from a life-and-death battle often meant a costly victory, leaving one with lasting injuries that could hinder future progress. The thrill of such a battle is undeniable, but the aftermath is more than most can handle.

Chu Yi understood this all too well, so despite his assurance of safety, he refrained from seeking out such extreme encounters. This caution extended even to those exceptional individuals with ample resources and support.

But now, things were different. In this realm, death carried no consequence. Unless there was a vast disparity in strength or no purpose to the fight, battles were inherently a matter of life and death.

In such conditions, Chu Yi sensed his combat experience—and even his own level—skyrocketing. The progress he'd made since arriving here far surpassed months, even a year, of isolated training.

He inhaled deeply.

Time to keep fighting!

While others might need a break, Chu Yi had no such concerns.

The voice in the void rang out again, distinct from before.

"Contestant Chu Yi, your star progress has surpassed 50%. You are now eligible for the cross-star challenge."

"Victory awards you 30 points. Defeat deducts 30 points. Would you like to initiate the cross-star qualifier?"

This time, the voice in the void didn't repeat its previous message.

Chu Yi paused, a surge of excitement in his eyes.

Truth be told, these adversaries allowed Chu Yi to enjoy the fight, but only because he was holding back his true power.

The so-called life-and-death battles were merely an illusion he had crafted by deliberately suppressing his abilities.

If he were to unleash his full power, Chu Yi could obliterate these foes in an instant.

A Four-star simply wasn't a match for him!

Chu Yi had wondered why he hadn't encountered a Five-star opponent, and now the opportunity had presented itself.

"I need to have more than half the points to stand a chance."

"After a victory, I'll jump to 80 points. Two such battles, and I'll be able to level up with ease."

"However, the penalty for losing is quite severe..."

Chu Yi exhaled softly.

Having fought seven battles, Chu Yi had a clear understanding of the prodigies in this place.

A One-star was a One-star, and a Two-star was a Two-star!

And the power of a Four-star was clearly superior to that of a Three-star.

Indeed, within the same tier, a Four-star's strength was unquestionably greater than that of a Three-star.

The star classifications were accurate to the last detail.

Next up, he would face a Five-star.

An adversary at the Five-star level—

Chu Yi was eager with anticipation!

"Initiate!"

"Matching..."

"Match successful, entering the battle..."

"Ten, nine, eight, seven..."

The familiar countdown began, and Chu Yi's mindset reached its zenith.

Suddenly, the environment transformed once again.

Perched above the boundless clouds, Chu Yi stood calmly on a floating platform that served as an arena.

Surrounding him, the clouds held countless seats, each seemingly occupied by innumerable spectators.

Chu Yi was uncertain whether his adversaries were human or of another race, and frankly, he had no interest in finding out. His excitement was reserved solely for the opponent he was about to face!

And there he was.

A young and striking figure emerged.

Chu Yi had always prided himself on his looks, yet upon seeing the handsome youth approaching, he had to admit that the newcomer's attractiveness was nearly on par with his own.

Well, almost, but not quite.

The youth's smile radiated warmth, yet his presence was chilling, exuding an aura sharp as a blade, constantly cutting through the void around him.

Chu Yi responded with a smile of his own.

Here stood a formidable opponent, seemingly younger than Chu Yi, but his strength...

It was terrifying!

Indeed, even Chu Yi couldn't shy away from using such a strong descriptor.

"Donglai Family, Donglai Chang'an."

"Human, Chu Yi!"

The Donglai Family...

That name must carry a sense of pride, or else this youth wouldn't preface his introduction with it.

Donglai Chang'an...

This was the challenger Chu Yi was up against.

"Both contenders are in place. Are you ready?"

Chu Yi nodded slightly and let out a breath, "Ready."

Donglai Chang'an remained unchanged, as if he had been ready from the start.

"Then, let the battle commence!"

The command was given...

This battle was unlike the previous seven.

In those earlier confrontations, Chu Yi had always struck first, seizing the initiative—a critical advantage in a clash of such extraordinary talents.

This was common knowledge.

Yet, the duel between Chu Yi and Donglai Chang'an was an exception.

To the ordinary eye, the subtleties of their standoff might go unnoticed.

But to those elite enough to be present, the true titans in Chu Yi's current realm, the tension in the sky-high arena was palpable.

More often than not, the outcome of a fight between warriors hinged on who acted first.

But there are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them!

Chu Yi and Donglai Chang'an were both exceptional prodigies.

Donglai Chang'an was a Five-star prodigy. To Chu Yi, who was oblivious to such rankings, a Five-star might just be a label. But to the audience, it signified the zenith of genius.