C114 Stellar Knightage Thousands Word Large Talisman(2)

These were his secret weapons, his hidden aces.

"Alright, boss, you must believe me now, right?"

Relying solely on those resources to boost his power, it would be impossible to achieve a twenty-fold increase in his limit!

It's well-known that the mark of a prodigy is an eleven-fold increase!

Surpassing that, one earns the right to be called a genius, and Chu Yi's twenty-five-fold increase...

Well, those geniuses who simply stack their levels of cultivation could never reach such heights, not even the most exceptional among them.

"Alright, boss, the college entrance exams are right around the corner, and we won't be troubling you any further."

"If we were to come for another test, it wouldn't be just for fun..."

While talking, Chu Yi and Lee Zi made their way toward the exit.

Watching them get ready to leave, the boss snapped out of his reverie.

"Wait, hold on a second!"

Both of them looked back at the boss, confused about what he might want.

"Here's the thing..."

The boss inhaled deeply, steadying his emotions.

"Seeing that you haven't squandered your talents, I can rest easy."

"However, I do have an invitation for you."

Worried that Chu Yi might take it the wrong way, the boss quickly clarified, "Of course, it's merely an invitation. It's entirely up to you whether to accept it or not."

An invitation?

Chu Yi and Lee Zi exchanged glances, then decided not to rush off.

"Let's discuss it inside; this isn't the right place for a conversation."

Chu Yi nodded in agreement.

He wasn't the least bit concerned. The boss lacked any real strength, and Chu Yi sensed nothing in the entire Old Black Bull Martial Arts Stadium that posed a threat to him.

So, he was completely at ease.

Following the boss, the three of them made their way to the Martial Arts Stadium's lounge.

Though it was called a lounge, it was more akin to a conference room.

Chu Yi was puzzled as to why a martial arts gym would need such an expansive lounge.

"Have a seat."

The boss gestured to the sofa next to him, then walked over to the fridge and casually grabbed a few bottles of juice.

"Here, help yourselves to whatever you'd like."

With that, the boss took a seat across from Chu Yi and Lee Zi.

Chu Yi and Lee Zi refrained from drinking what the boss had offered them. Despite the boss's seemingly harmless demeanor, they knew better than to let their guard down—Chu Yi's senses weren't equipped to detect poison.

"So, what's the reason for this invitation?" Chu Yi asked bluntly, to which the boss showed no objection.

Gazing at Chu Yi with a hint of pride, the boss inquired, "Ever heard of the Stellar Knightage?" His question was rhetorical, the pride in his eyes unmistakable.

Chu Yi glanced at Lee Zi, only to see a similar look of confusion mirrored in her eyes. The boss's face twitched slightly.

"You've never heard of it?" he asked.

Both Chu Yi and Lee Zi shook their heads in unison, clueless. The boss's reaction suggested that the Stellar Knightage was quite renowned, yet it was completely unfamiliar to them.

"Alright then..." Realizing their genuine ignorance, the boss let out an awkward sigh. "Typically, offspring from influential forces and families are well-aware of the Stellar Knightage..."

He continued to mutter to himself, while Chu Yi and Lee Zi quickly pieced things together. Given Chu Yi's rapid progress, the boss had likely mistaken him for a scion of a noble house or a powerful faction. And in a way, that wasn't incorrect.

The Chu family might not be widely known or particularly powerful, but they were undeniably among the elite. Chu Yi had full confidence in this fact. After all, he was part of a legacy led by the War God himself.

Chu Yi belonged to the Chu family, not just as any member, but as the direct heir—the sole direct descendant and the future patriarch.

Regrettably, Chu Yi's tenure as the family's successor had only just begun. He was unaware of the knowledge typically reserved for heirs of such prestigious families, including the existence of the Stellar Knightage.

"How should I put this?" The boss scratched his head, unsure of how to proceed. Normally, the mere mention of the Stellar Knightage was enough to convey its significance.

"Let me just cut to the chase," he decided. "The Stellar Knightage is an organization formed by the Terran Human Race. Our mission is to cultivate elite warriors and defend our Earth from the threat of alien invasions."

The main purpose was quite lofty.

The Stellar Knightage exists to protect the very starry sky above us!

That is the true essence of the Stellar Knightage.

Just learning about their noble purpose, the Stellar Knightage seems quite admirable.

However, I'm not certain about the organization's true foundation.

In the world I came from, there were countless organizations like the Stellar Knightage, claiming to protect humanity.

But...

Most of these organizations were essentially cults, especially since that was a godless world.

Yet, in this world...

"I understand your concerns..."

The boss said with a chuckle.

"You have familial ties and are likely worried about potential conflicts with your family if you join the Stellar Knightage."

Chu Yi hadn't considered this before. Although he was now the heir to the Chu family, he wasn't raised with the same mindset as other heirs groomed from a young age.

But since the boss brought it up, Chu Yi wasn't going to argue.

"So, what's the Stellar Knightage like?" he inquired.

After a pause, the boss replied, "Well, the Stellar Knightage is quite a relaxed organization."

"Joining us won't cause any conflicts with your family or their influence!"

"If there's ever a conflict between the interests of the Stellar Knightage and your family's, you need not prioritize the Knightage's interests."

"However, there is one rule that is inviolable..."

"And that is you must never, ever harm the interests of the Terran Human Race!"

Indeed, the boss emphasized the Terran Human Race, not the Terran Federation.

Chu Yi understood the implication.

If it were solely about protecting the Terran Federation, there would be no need for the Stellar Knightage; one could simply serve the government well.

But that's not the case!

Clearly, there are things Chu Yi doesn't know, and perhaps there are times when the Federation's conquests might conflict with the welfare of the Terran Human Race...

"So, what are the benefits?" Chu Yi asked.

That was the crucial question.

Without any benefits, why join an organization only to end up with obligations? Who would want to be part of that?

The boss gave a slight smile, his face radiating smug satisfaction.

"The Stellar Knightage is comprised of core and peripheral members."

"Of course, those of you who are scions of noble families are unlikely to become core disciples of our Stellar Knightage."

"However, even the peripheral disciples receive quite lavish treatment."

Chu Yi regarded the boss with a discerning eye. Having lived through an information explosion in his past life, Chu Yi was far from a naive newcomer who could be easily swayed.

"What are the details?"

The details?

The boss paused to think.

"One thing's for certain: our Stellar Knightage has amassed a treasure trove of secret techniques, many of which were acquired from advanced civilizations!"

"So, even as a peripheral member, you'll have access to everything except for a few key techniques."

Secret techniques...

Chu Yi smirked.

He wasn't concerned about secret techniques. His mind housed an abundance of supreme techniques from the Immortal Demon Temple, which he couldn't utilize yet due to his current level.

But once he reached the appropriate level, those techniques would be insignificant to him.

To Chu Yi, secret techniques were less valuable than a bottle of Third Level medicine...

"Is there anything more specific?"

The boss's lips twitched.

Their Stellar Knightage was renowned for its secret techniques.

Without exaggeration, when it came to the breadth of techniques, they were among the top ranks of many factions.

They might not compare to the most formidable powers, but they were certainly considered major holders of secret techniques!

But now...

The boss didn't know which family Chu Yi hailed from, but regardless, one would expect him to show some interest in their techniques.

Yet Chu Yi seemed utterly indifferent.

The boss was certain of this because he saw no spark of interest in Chu Yi's eyes.

Indeed, Chu Yi was genuinely disinterested...

"Then, well..."

The boss was sincerely eager not to miss the opportunity to recruit such a talented individual.