C108 Find Him!!(2)

Only by passing the test can one earn the right to participate in the Genius Battle.

For many ordinary geniuses, the test is crucial as it allows them to identify their weaknesses.

Referring to it as a test instrument is inconsequential, yet for these ordinary geniuses, it is absolutely vital.

However, for the truly exceptional geniuses and prodigies, this so-called test holds no significance.

They can easily pass the assessment without exerting their full strength, and once they've passed, there's no further need for testing.

But the real challenge lies ahead in the Genius Battle!

This is where the elite geniuses and prodigies truly shine.

Not only can they gain battle experience and knowledge in this non-lethal arena, but they can also push their abilities to the limit, uncover their weaknesses, and continuously refine their techniques.

Besides, combat is acknowledged as the best method for improvement!

This is well-known among many.

Combat not only allows one to harness the latent power within but also speeds up the breakdown of barriers, facilitating a swift breakthrough to ascend to a higher realm.

Setting aside other considerations, Chu Yi himself has felt this. Were it not for a shortage of resources, he would be ready to advance to the High Order of Silver immediately!

Keep in mind, he's been at the Silver level for less than a week!

Thanks to Chu Yi's explanation, Chu Yun has come to understand all of this.

Yet, despite his understanding, Chu Yun is at an impasse.

As Chu Yi puts it, only those who pass the test can move on to the Genius Battle.

And the test is straightforward.

One must defeat their opponent within ten minutes!

But for Chu Yun, the idea of defeating an opponent in ten minutes is out of reach; merely enduring an illusory opponent's assault for thirteen minutes is already pushing his limits.

Thus, the Genius Battle is irrelevant to him.

If he were still young, Chu Yun would certainly feel discontented, but now, with a grown child, his outlook has mellowed significantly.

Put simply, he's become content with his lot.

Chu Yun's focus has shifted from personal prowess to the strength of his family.

While personal strength and family strength are not mutually exclusive, the focus of his efforts has indeed changed.

Fortunately, their family had Chu Yi.

...

"By the way, Lee Zi, how did you manage to become a Sixth Level Genius in such a short time?"

Chu Yi hadn't initially been impressed by the title of Sixth Level Genius, but after eight battles, he had come to deeply appreciate its significance.

Was Donglai Chang'an strong?

He had a formidable combat body and the backing of a powerful family, yet Donglai Chang'an was merely a Fifth Level Genius.

A Sixth Level Genius...

That was a level Chu Yi wasn't even qualified to challenge!

Lee Zi was somewhat embarrassed.

"After I completed the test, a voice simply informed me that I had reached Sixth Level Genius..."

Chu Yi pondered for a moment and then it clicked.

He hadn't shown his full strength during the test.

He hadn't used his soul force, his combat body, or even his top-tier powers.

Although he might have instantly killed his opponents just like Lee Zi, the level of power he demonstrated was different, and so was the rating he received!

Lee Zi must have utilized her combat body.

Even if she had only unleashed one of the elemental combat bodies, it would still rank among the pinnacle in the cosmos.

Chu Yi surmised that if Lee Zi's own power hadn't been so limited, and if she had more enhancements at her disposal, she might have been more than a Sixth Level Genius.

Especially if she could release the entire Five Elements Original Combat Body...

"Being Sixth Level is quite impressive. I'm only at Four-star..."

Lee Zi didn't offer false comfort to Chu Yi because she was aware of his capabilities.

"In subsequent battles, I encountered a Six-star genius. His strength was absolutely terrifying."

"Without unleashing my full power, I wouldn't stand a chance against him."

Lee Zi had also taken part in the Genius Battle, but unlike Chu Yi, she was immediately pitted against a Six-star from the start.

A Six-star Genius is indeed a force to be reckoned with.

Lee Zi's defeat was understandable.

After all, her ascent to Six-star status was solely due to her combat body.

"I could tell that his combat form was significantly inferior to mine. Had that not been the case, I might have been defeated in no time!"

Lee Zi suggested that if the Sixth Level genius she faced had possessed a formidable combat form, even one not as powerful as her own Origin Combat Form, it would have been enough to overpower her with ease.

"In this universe, there are an overwhelming number of geniuses and prodigies."

"And that's just among the humans!"

"Imagine if we included other races..."

Chu Yun had mentioned before that the human race, being of the Eighth Level, is one of the dominant forces in the universe, but not the sole one.

The human race's strength largely stems from its vast population.

This collective might is what allows humanity to be one of the universe's superpowers.

However, human geniuses pale in comparison to the elite prodigies of more fearsome races.

Chu Yi gave a slight nod in agreement.

"Are you two still talking?"

"Come on, it's time to eat!"

Auntie Si approached from the side.

Chu Yi and Lee Zi had been busy with tests and had missed lunch, and the old man had been tied up with something and hadn't returned either.

So, it was just Auntie Si and Chu Cencen left.

According to Chu Cencen, they should have eaten too, but unfortunately, she didn't know how to cook.

Without Auntie Si's cooking, Chu Cencen would have gone hungry, waiting for Chu Yi and Lee Zi to join her.

When Chu Yi and Lee Zi approached the dining table, they were greeted by Chu Cencen's look of longing and Chu Yun's cheerful expression.

"Yi, Lee Zi, come on over and taste what your Auntie has whipped up!"

Just as Chu Cencen extended her chopsticks towards a mysterious slice of lean meat on the table, she discovered that the tasty morsel had vanished.

Then, as she set her sights on another piece and reached out, she found, yet again, that it had disappeared.

Watching Chu Yi and Lee Zi relishing their meal, Chu Cencen's gaze grew even more wistful...

"This meat..."

After taking a bite, Chu Yi immediately noticed something unusual.

Chu Yun grinned, "What do you think? Can you feel it?"

Chu Yi nodded subtly.

The meat was infused with spiritual energy!

Though not abundant, it certainly matched the total amount he could absorb from a day's worth of training in the wild!

"These ingredients, like the fruits, were acquired through trade," Chu Yun explained.

"It's no exaggeration to say that these ingredients and fruits would be considered treasures within the Terran Federation."

Treasures? Absolutely, and that's no exaggeration.

The power within these items could rival that of Third Level Potions. Of course, the power is secondary; the spiritual energy is what's truly crucial.

And unlike those potions, these fruits and meat come without any side effects.

"This meat must come from War God Level Demonic Beasts, but the origin of the fruits is unknown."

Meat from a War God Level Demonic Beast...

That's Demon King meat!

No wonder...

Chu Yi and Lee Zi had slain Demonic Beasts before. While alive, these beasts contained a measure of spiritual energy, but once killed, that energy would rapidly dissipate.

Without the beast's life force to maintain it, the spiritual energy couldn't remain within the body.

However, Demon King Level Demonic Beasts had already integrated spiritual energy into their bodies. Even though it would still disperse upon their death, a portion would remain.

Naturally, the amount retained depends on the Demon King's level prior to its demise.

Chu Yi was overjoyed during the meal, and Lee Zi felt the same.

For them, these provisions were as welcome as rain during a drought. Chu Yi was better off, as he could easily enhance his abilities with potions, but Lee Zi, having undergone a transformation, now depended on more than just ordinary potions for improvement.

Spiritual Qi!

That was the key to Lee Zi's advancement.

Regrettably, this substance was exceedingly scarce and not particularly useful to warriors, so few people bothered to store it.

And even if it were available, the cost would be beyond what Chu Yi and Lee Zi could afford.

The fruits and Demon King meat brought by Chu Yun were like a godsend.

Having not yet eaten, Lee Zi had already commenced her breakthrough.

Yes, a breakthrough!

Lee Zi, who had recently reached the Bronze level, was now embarking on another breakthrough...