C112 You will Harm Yourself!!

The Lee Zi of today is not even in the same league as the Silver Lee Zi of the past!

Previously, with the release of the three elements, Lee Zi was on par with an Elementary Gold, but now...

Forget Elementary Gold; if Lee Zi were to unleash her full strength, she could easily overpower a High Order Gold!

As Lee Zi's realm advances and the might of her combat body is further unleashed, her formidable power will only continue to grow.

It's not out of the question for Lee Zi to challenge and defeat a War God at the Diamond peak or even the pinnacle of Gold!

"You shouldn't use the bottle of wine Grandpa gave you on a regular basis."

"The spiritual energy it contains is incredibly dense. You're only absorbing a fraction of it right now, and most of it will go to waste."

"So, it's better to start with the resources Grandpa sent over..."

Lee Zi unconditionally followed Chu Yi's advice, since even her combat body was crafted by him. Chu Yi undoubtedly had a deep understanding of these matters.

And so, Lee Zi would visit Chu Yi's home daily to train together.

Thanks to those resources, both Lee Zi and Chu Yi's rate of improvement reached its peak.

Within a mere half-month, Chu Yi had already soared past the High Order Silver level and reached the state of Perfection.

Even with the same resources, other prodigies or freaks of nature wouldn't be able to match Chu Yi's rate of advancement. Of course, if they were unconcerned about their future prospects, perhaps they could progress even faster.

But achieving Chu Yi's speed while considering all factors was simply impossible.

This is a testament to the strength of the Combat Body.

The Combat Body consumes power and transforms it into its own primal force, bypassing the need for secondary purification and absorption.

This is precisely why those with a Combat Body can ascend through the realms so swiftly, provided they have sufficient resources.

Nevertheless, the key factor is Chu Yi's Stellar Combat Body!

This ability allows for cultivation both day and night!

Given its already fearsome pace, and now with effectively double the cultivation time, it would be odd if it weren't incredibly fast!

Others are not like Chu Yi, who possesses an extraordinary primordial spirit that ensures he is always brimming with vitality.

After a full day of training, most would be completely drained and in need of rest. Chu Yi, however, didn't have to worry about such limitations. Consequently, his rate of improvement soared to its peak. He was, in fact, just one step away from becoming a Gold General.

Lee Zi's progress was even more remarkable. Previously at the Intermediate Bronze level, she was now on the cusp of ascending to a Silver Level Warrior. Both Chu Yi and Lee Zi were at a critical juncture in their advancement. Although it seemed like a small gap, without a stroke of luck or significant self-cultivation, even their exceptional talents would require considerable time to make the leap—perhaps even longer than the time they had already invested in training.

But then, just five days before the exams, a stroke of good fortune arrived. The Chu family had secured the materials needed to activate the testing chamber, which were expected to arrive in three days. Chu Yi was confident that with the chamber, he could confront formidable opponents and achieve a breakthrough in record time.

Chu Yi was well aware that combat, more than any other method, was the most effective means of breaking through—not as a form of training, but as a catalyst for advancement.

"Let's take it easy today," he suggested.

Chu Yi was holding up fine, but Lee Zi was another story. The recent period of intense training had taken its toll on her. Continuing to train now wouldn't yield much benefit, so it made sense to take a break and recharge for the upcoming battles in the testing chamber, which could potentially lead to an immediate breakthrough.

Lee Zi agreed with Chu Yi's plan without hesitation. Since clarifying her relationship with him, she had become increasingly accommodating, shedding the aloofness and assertiveness that once characterized her.

Contentedly, Chu Yi took Lee Zi's hand, and they began to stroll together. It was their first real shopping trip as adults, discounting the outings of their childhood.

Now at ease, Lee Zi was exceptionally lively, her curiosity drawing her gaze from one thing to the next. Despite being a native of Redmarsh, she had never truly explored the city until now.

From her earliest memories, Lee Zi's parents never took her out to play due to family circumstances. Lee Zi knew from a young age that if she wanted to change her family's situation, it would require her own hard work. Consequently, she dedicated herself to her studies, spending all her time hitting the books while other children played with their parents. Even during her rare breaks from studying, Lee Zi would help out with whatever tasks she could manage at home. It could be said that Lee Zi's childhood memories stopped at the age of six.

Chu Yi, though he never voiced it, felt a deep sense of compassion for Lee Zi. He intended to give her a chance to have fun and recapture some of the joy of childhood she missed out on. Chu Yi now had every reason to feel confident.

The old man, fearing Chu Yi might face any hardship, had given him a credit card with a generous overdraft limit. Chu Yi wasn't sure exactly how much he could spend, but he knew it was substantial. Previously, Chu Yi hadn't received such support because Chu Xiong had intervened. But now that Chu Yi had been formally acknowledged by his ancestors, the old man had given him free rein.

Every time Chu Yi looked at the card, he felt grateful to his father. Without his father's relentless teaching, Chu Yi might have been living the life of a wealthy heir eighteen years too soon. But as it was his own father, Chu Yi bore the bittersweet feelings in silence.

"Lee Zi, this is where I did my testing before," Chu Yi said as they approached the Martial Arts Stadium. "Let me tell you, we have a special privilege now, and it expires if we don't use it!"

Previously, Lee Zi had noticed the newly opened Martial Arts Stadium, but back then, as a prodigy of Adirang Academy and one of its future stars, she had no need for such testing facilities. Now, however, the situation was different. With the support of Chu Yi and the Chu family behind her, she lacked for nothing.

"Let's go in and have a look," Chu Yi suggested, leading Lee Zi inside.

Chu Yi couldn't help but feel that even the heavens wouldn't ignore such an opportunity to get something for free!

"Welcome!"

Upon seeing the young man trailing behind the beautiful woman, the shop owner's face immediately soured.

He really wanted to ask why it always had to be him!

He had assumed that the other party had been absent for a few days due to final exam preparations. Yet, to his surprise, just days before the college entrance exam, here he was again!

"Boss, I've arrived!"

Chu Yi saw no issue with his presence and greeted the owner enthusiastically. The boss, on the other hand, simply waved his hand in silence, signaling Chu Yi to make himself at home, before slumping back behind the counter.

"Lee Zi, let's run a test!"

"I'm telling you, the test instruments here are far superior to those at your average Martial Arts Stadium!"

"This place is truly a Martial Arts Stadium with integrity!"

The boss smirked, feeling a fleeting sense of pride, which quickly vanished at the thought of Chu Yi freeloading once again.

Together, they approached the test instrument that Chu Yi knew like the back of his hand.

"Come on, give it a try and let's see the progress you've made these past few days!"

Both Chu Yi and Lee Zi had reached the pinnacle of their respective realms, with Chu Yi at the Silver Level and Lee Zi at the Bronze Level.

Lee Zi, more familiar with the instruments than Chu Yi, didn't hesitate and delivered a punch straight away.

The screen promptly showed a reading of 995 KG.

Only 5 KG shy of the perfect 1,000 KG mark.

Chu Yi, having gone through a breakthrough himself, knew all too well that this seemingly small gap of 5 KG could take a considerable amount of time to close.

However, Lee Zi was not the same person he had been before. Having already made a breakthrough and solidified his foundational skills to their limit, he no longer needed to focus on stabilization. With the requisite strength, Lee Zi could break through at any moment.

Moreover, the presence of his Stellar Combat Body meant that he faced far fewer obstacles.

This was yet another benefit of the Stellar Combat Body.

"Chu Yi, take a look at your performance..."

Lee Zi was already quite pleased with the result.

Without Chu Yi's help, Lee Zi wouldn't have been able to make the breakthrough into the Silver Level.

It wasn't that he was incapable of breaking through; rather, he chose not to in order to solidify his foundation.

Ultimately, the decision to break through was Lee Zi's to make.

Considering the teachers' attitudes at Adirang Academy, Lee Zi was well aware that despite his preferences, he wouldn't have much say in the matter when it came to achieving good results.

The score he had now was a true reflection of Lee Zi's abilities.

But compared to his past self, Lee Zi had become significantly stronger.

With such progress, what was there to be dissatisfied with?

Chu Yi smiled gently and approached the test instrument.

He inhaled deeply and then unleashed a punch onto the device.

"9985 kg!"

Indeed, nearly ten tons of force!

That was the Chu Yi of today.

The power range for the Silver Level spanned from one ton to ten tons, and now, a casual strike from Chu Yi boasted nearly ten tons of force—an utterly fearsome feat.

Silver Perfection!

Undoubtedly, 9985 was the pinnacle of Silver Perfection.

Just 15 kg more, and Chu Yi would officially ascend to become a Gold General!

"Acceptable..."

Chu Yi was very content with his performance.

He was confident that with just a few more bouts like the previous ones and the Chu family's resources, he could certainly achieve the Gold rank!

With this thought, a smile graced Chu Yi's lips.

"You know, continuing like this could ultimately be your undoing..."

At the moment when Chu Yi was basking in satisfaction and Lee Zi was elated, a voice suddenly interrupted.

"Boss?"

Chu Yi looked towards the boss, puzzled.

He had frequented the Old Black Bull Martial Arts Stadium on several occasions and had even had some conversations with the boss, albeit brief.

But later on...

Once the boss realized Chu Yi was freeloading, he became less inclined to chat.

Who would have guessed that just as Chu Yi's freeloading days were nearing their end, the boss would suddenly show up and drop such a bombshell?