C130 Return the Final Sprint Before the Exam!(1)

Origin Power?

The figure of light regarded Chu Yi with a gaze that suggested it was barely restraining itself from unleashing a torrent of curses, all for the sake of maintaining its composure.

"Items imbued with Origin Power are treasures beyond price, even in the most flourishing regions of the Star Domain!"

Indeed, such items were coveted secrets in the vast reaches of the cosmos. Save for the uninformed, any force that came into possession of them would guard the knowledge jealously, using them in utmost secrecy.

Origin Power!

Chu Yi was acutely aware of the profound significance behind these words.

Initially, when he noticed the Exquisite Fruit being neglected, Chu Yi had assumed that the inhabitants of this world were oblivious to the power of Origin. But it now appeared that...

He was simply too naive.

"So, providing me with some cultivation resources should be acceptable, right?"

"I'm not asking for resources brimming with Spiritual Qi. Just give me something with ordinary power, suitable for enhancing my physical body. That's not unreasonable, is it?"

Indeed, it wasn't unreasonable at all.

After all, such resources were considered the least valuable in any Star Domain.

But that was the perspective of others.

For Chu Yi, cultivation resources were of paramount importance.

Previously, his focus was on aiding Lee Zi. Now, presented with an opportunity to choose, Chu Yi was determined to secure some advantages for himself.

The figure of light glanced at Chu Yi and, with a sense of resignation, nodded in agreement.

It was utterly baffled by Chu Yi.

From its perspective, cultivation resources should be of little value to prodigies and monsters, as each was typically backed by a formidable power.

Even in this remote corner of the universe, where the might of the human race was less pronounced, it was expected that such exceptional beings would have the backing of a strong force.

Without such support, they wouldn't have been able to come this far.

Clearly, the figure of light was unaware that Chu Yi's circumstance was an anomaly—an enigma that eluded everyone's understanding.

Thus, it could not fathom Chu Yi's intense longing for resources, nor could it grasp that, for Chu Yi, these resources were indeed crucial.

"Since we're talking about ordinary cultivation resources, then..."

The figure paused, momentarily at a loss. Reaching the War God Level meant transcending the ordinary; cultivators at this stage required more than mere strength-enhancing resources.

Insight and spiritual energy are paramount; all else pales in comparison. Yet, as an ancient being who had reached the pinnacle of humanity eons ago, the figure of light and shadow struggled to think of any low-level resources that could bolster strength. Time passed, and just as Chu Yi began to suspect the figure might withhold his reward, a solution emerged.

"I do have something..." the light murmured, waving its arm once more. Instantly, a portal of light materialized in the void. With a casual tug, an array of pills appeared.

Chu Yi looked on with a bemused expression. Pills... He knew them all too well. In the Immortal Demon World, they were the norm, whereas the so-called medicines of this era were the novelties. In a universe dominated by technology, weren't medicines the go-to?

Why, then, had the light produced these pills? And upon closer inspection, Chu Yi was left at a loss for words. These pills... Frankly, in the Immortal Demon World, they'd be deemed unfit even for dogs. They were utterly worthless! Not due to any fault in the ingredients, but...

Upon a more careful examination, Chu Yi conceded that the ingredients of the pills were indeed basic, yet not so terrible that dogs would turn their noses up at them. It was the method of refinement that was the true issue. Such a technique was a travesty, a squandering of the materials.

Within the Immortal Demon Temple, Chu Yi excelled in all areas. His expertise, of course, was relative to the legendary figures of the Immortal Demon Era. Compared to ordinary beings, Chu Yi was akin to an Alchemy Saint. Thus, he could immediately spot the crudeness of the refinement process.

True pill refinement involved the intricate combination of various medicinal effects, enhancing materials with a mere 100% efficacy to achieve 120% or more. But what lay before him... To say that these materials had reached their full potential would be a gross overstatement; it was a wonder they achieved even half their potential!

"In the Immortal Demon World, those responsible for crafting such inferior pills would likely face annihilation at the hands of the alchemical masters, as a matter of principle!"

Chu Yi firmly believed this to be true.

In the Immortal Demon World, the alchemy masters were all considered fanatics, holding the Dao of Alchemy as the ultimate path, allowing no room for defilement.

And the method of refining they discussed was beyond mere defilement.

Chu Yi inhaled deeply.

"Are you referring to these items?"

The figure made of light seemed cautious.

"Don't underestimate their plain appearance; these are genuine treasures!"

"They can help you amass enough power in the shortest time to become a formidable force."

"While they only contain attribute power rather than the rare and precious Spiritual Qi, they are far from ordinary."

Chu Yi remained silent.

The figure of light mistook his silence for awe at the miraculous resources.

But he could never fathom the turmoil within Chu Yi's heart!

Especially since Chu Yi had just remarked that even dogs in the Immortal Demon World wouldn't touch these things!

"There's a decent stock of these at headquarters, but here..."

"We only have about ninety."

"Nevertheless, I believe they're sufficient. You shouldn't need any other resources until you reach War God Level."

Chu Yi might have deemed the pills worthless, but he couldn't deny the truth in Guang Ying's words.

Relying on these pills, Chu Yi figured he wouldn't need any additional resources until he ascended to War God status.

Moreover...

"These items are incredibly valuable, and taking them comes with no side effects whatsoever!"

Guang Ying said this with a hint of smugness.

Typically, even the highest-grade medicines from advanced civilizations come with some side effects.

Though minor, long-term use would inevitably lead to complications.

But items without any side effects...

They were exceedingly rare!

In general, even those that provided power, like these side-effect-free pills, were exorbitantly priced.

One only needed to look at the Exquisite Fruit for comparison.

So, these pills were more than adequate.

"Alright, no need for thanks..."

With that, Guang Ying presented the pills to Chu Yi. In his bemusement, Chu Yi was swiftly ushered out with a wave of Guang Ying's arm...

Watching Chu Yi's astonished face as he vanished, the luminous figure felt a twinge of disappointment.

He had hoped to witness a look of shock and gratitude from Chu Yi upon receiving such treasures.

However, it was clear that he didn't understand the true value.

To the light figure, the pills were more than just strength enhancers; they were free of side effects and each contained immense power. Consequently, their worth was on par with, if not greater than, tens of thousands of Spirit Crystals, especially in the Central Star Domain where they could easily surpass that value.

"Ah, he just doesn't recognize the treasure before him..."

Chu Yi's issue wasn't a lack of discernment; on the contrary, he knew too much.

And it was precisely because of his extensive knowledge that Chu Yi was left utterly speechless.

"Still, it's quite thrilling to discover such an exceptional human talent in this secluded region."

"Had he been born within the human territories, a bit of cultivation would surely make him a future figure of Heaven's Pride Level!"

After a moment's contemplation, the light figure nodded: "But it's not too late now..."

"The only regret is that I am merely a will imprint at the moment, and this place is just too far from the heart of the Central Star Domain..."

The light figure felt somewhat resigned.

The distance to the Central Star Domain was indeed vast, and bridging such a gap to inform his main body would take an eternity.

Naturally, they possessed an emergency communication channel that could facilitate swift contact.

If Chu Yi were merely an ordinary prodigy, the light figure might have resorted to using it.

But the issue was, Chu Yi was anything but ordinary!