C113 Stellar Knightage Thousand Word Large Talisman(1)

Although Chu Yi was unfamiliar with the boss, he couldn't help but have a favorable impression of him. Legally, he was entitled to use the equipment at the Martial Arts Stadium for free in the lead-up to the college entrance exams. Yet, he recognized that this privilege still encroached upon the owner's interests. Other Martial Arts Stadium owners might grudgingly comply, but often with a scowl or even outright hostility.

Such incidents weren't rare; they cropped up every year around exam time. But the proprietor of the Black Ox Martial Arts Stadium had never once acted out or even uttered an extra word of complaint.

Chu Yi pondered for a moment. If he were in the boss's shoes, he doubted he could maintain such composure. The equipment here was far superior to that of the average franchise, and the astronomical maintenance costs alone would be enough to make anyone else irate over its free use.

"Young man, I've been watching you for quite some time—"

"Yes, for over a month now," Chu Yi acknowledged with a nod.

Indeed, it had been just over a month since he had arrived in this world.

"During this time, I've seen you evolve from an average Joe to a Bronze, and now to this—"

The boss paused, his eyes widening slightly at the numbers on the display before he let out a long sigh.

"You've reached Silver Peak."

"It hasn't been long since you were at Bronze Peak, right? It's been less than half a month."

"To climb from Bronze to Silver Peak in just half a month..."

The boss shook his head in disbelief.

"I'm aware your family has some influence, which certainly played a role in your rapid advancement. But think carefully—you're forcing the growth. While you may seem powerful now, you're actually compromising your future."

A look of regret crossed the boss's face.

"Relying on those resources, you've managed to reach Silver Peak in no time, and you're nearly at Gold."

"Your progress is undeniably fast. Resources are a crucial factor, but do you know what's even more important?"

What could it be?

Chu Yi glanced at Lee Zi, who appeared just as bewildered.

"It's your innate talent!"

Talent was the key!

The boss hadn't been concerned when Chu Yi was merely at Bronze, but now, in a mere matter of days, he had ascended to Silver Peak.

The boss was utterly astounded by the speed.

It was incredibly fast, almost unbelievably so!

Consider that even with unlimited resources at one's disposal, not everyone is capable of accelerating their cultivation speed to such an extreme level.

Some individuals have a natural talent ceiling at Gold. With enough effort, they might not reach Gold, but attaining Silver Peak is within the realm of possibility.

But to force growth in such a way...

Even Silver would be a pipe dream!

Hence, if Chu Yi managed to elevate himself to Silver in such a brief span of time, nearly touching Gold, it indicated one thing: Chu Yi's potential far exceeded that of Gold.

At the very least...

It was Diamond!

Yes, the boss realized that Chu Yi's ultimate potential was likely at the Diamond Level, or at the very least, that was the starting point.

Otherwise, there was no way Chu Yi could have reached that near-Gold status so swiftly on resources alone.

This realization was precisely why the boss felt such a profound sense of regret.

He believed he needed to intervene and correct Chu Yi's course; otherwise, such a promising talent might be utterly wasted...

After the boss explained, both Chu Yi and Lee Zi got the picture.

Mixed with a bit of bemusement, they were genuinely appreciative of the boss.

To be fair, the boss had no real connection to them, and there was even a hint of animosity.

It was their actions, after all, that had caused him a significant financial loss.

Yet, the boss had stepped up, willing to risk offending them, all to help them see the error of their ways.

What a spirit!

Ah...

Truly a spirit of greatness!

"Boss, you've got it wrong..."

Chu Yi wouldn't have engaged with someone out to ridicule him, but this man had approached him with good intentions and without causing any trouble.

For such a person, Chu Yi was ready to offer an explanation.

Times had changed. Previously, Chu Yi needed to be cautious, careful not to reveal too much, too quickly. But now, with the backing of the Chu Family, he could afford to be more open about his abilities.

After all, should any issues arise, he could always point back to the Chu Family.

"Hmm?"

The boss raised an eyebrow.

Was he mistaken?

Though his strength had waned, as a once formidable human warrior, the owner was confident in his ability to judge people accurately.

He remained silent, but his growing displeasure was evident in his eyes.

Chu Yi felt increasingly helpless.

He realized the owner had misunderstood him, taking his words as mere excuses.

After a moment's thought, Chu Yi's gaze landed on the nearby equipment.

"Alright, let me prove it to you..."

But how could he demonstrate his point?

"Boss, would you mind if I use some of your instruments for a moment?"

The owner gave him a cursory look and said offhandedly, "If you can prove me wrong, I wouldn't mind if you smashed all my equipment!"

It was a bold wager.

"I wouldn't dream of smashing them..."

Chu Yi approached one of the machines.

"Is this the limit tester?"

It looked much like any ordinary test instrument, and the principle behind it was similar, though this limit tester wasn't known for its precision.

But since it measured the extreme, and far exceeded one's own limits, precision wasn't a necessity.

"Boss, please pay attention."

Chu Yi's expression turned earnest as he spoke.

The next instant, he threw a punch!

Suddenly...

Boom!

The boss felt the entire Old Black Bull Martial Arts Stadium shudder.

His eyes widened in sheer astonishment.

The boss had witnessed such displays before, but those with such strength were always the true powerhouses.

And from this young man...

The boss would have bet that not even the top talents he had nurtured, nor the exceptional prodigies, could match up to him!

"This, this, this..."

A number flashed clearly on the display—

246T!

246 tons!

That was the force of Chu Yi's punch at full strength!

Of course, while this was termed a limit punch, it was far from Chu Yi's actual limit. Currently, Chu Yi could exceed his limit by more than thirty times.

Yet this was merely twenty-five times.

However, Chu Yi felt this level of explosive force was sufficient...

246T of force concentrated in a single fist, the devastating penetrative power was nothing short of astonishing.

It could likely pierce through a one-meter-thick steel plate with ease.

If these items weren't incredibly special, equipped with shock absorption and load reduction capabilities, they likely wouldn't have withstood such a ferocious blow. Still, the test instrument now sported a few cracks. Clearly, while this instrument was quite advanced, it wasn't truly high-end. It was akin to the extreme test instruments used by the Warrior Association. Those devices wouldn't have any issues with forces of two hundred tons, let alone two thousand or even twenty thousand tons. They are designed to test entities at the Gold or Diamond Level.

And for a Diamond, even a casual strike from a Great General at the Limit Diamond Level could generate nearly a thousand tons of force.

"How about that, boss? Do you believe me now?" Chu Yi couldn't hide his smugness.

Though he was a millennia-old demon, Chu Yi would never confess to that. In his heart, he was perpetually youthful.

"That's impossible!" The boss could only utter those words before he approached the test instrument to inspect it.

After a thorough examination, the boss still couldn't shake off his astonishment. He stared at Chu Yi with a complex gaze before finally conceding, "I was wrong."

His admission greatly increased Chu Yi and Lee Zi's respect for him. A person who can openly acknowledge their mistakes is truly admirable.

"No worries, boss. You were only looking out for me," Chu Yi reassured him. "And honestly, if we were talking about a regular prodigy or freak of nature, you would have been spot on."

"But as for me..." Chu Yi gestured to himself. "I'm just a bit unique."

Without a second thought, the boss asked, "What's so special about you?"

He immediately fell silent, realizing the folly of his question. After all, if Chu Yi claimed to be special, it wasn't something that could be easily explained.