C131 The Final Sprint Before the Exam!(2)
Chu Yi, who had witnessed the unparalleled talents and prodigies within the main Star Domain, found everything about this situation to be almost beyond belief.
The light and shadow were aware that Chu Yi was undoubtedly the raw mold of a prodigy.
If such a monstrous talent remained unknown, all would be well, but once discovered, the news would surely spread.
And then...
The peak overlord civilizations were far from friendly with each other!
So, for the sake of safety, the light and shadow preferred to spend years cautiously relaying the message back.
"I hope you don't squander these next few years..."
...
Gazing at the city beneath the vast expanse of stars, Chu Yi exhaled softly.
The gains from this venture had been significant.
Previously, Chu Yi hadn't even considered these possibilities.
His sole purpose for coming here was to join the Stellar Knightage; in his mind, this was merely a trial by the Knightage.
But who could have imagined...
"No, wait!"
In that instant, Chu Yi had an epiphany!
Those items might still be inside the Stellar Tower!
"Damn, was I being fooled all along?!"
The thought made Chu Yi anxious.
He wasn't too concerned about the pills, despite their impressive effects; they still made him somewhat uneasy.
But the Spirit Crystals...
Those were vital for Lee Zi's future cultivation!
With this realization, Chu Yi's expression turned grim.
However, just as he was about to turn back, a figure materialized before him.
"You're Chu Yi, correct?"
Chu Yi nodded respectfully.
This figure stood at the War God Level, and he was likely no ordinary War God.
Chu Yi could sense a potent surge of law emanating from the figure.
"Yes, this was given to me to pass on to you..."
The War God said, handing Chu Yi a small pouch.
Chu Yi, puzzled, accepted it.
Upon opening the pouch, Chu Yi's face transformed with surprise.
The rewards from the assessment were all quietly nestled inside.
But what truly captured Chu Yi's interest was not just the contents, but the pouch itself.
A space bag!
Chu Yi remembered!
Isn't this the legendary space equipment?
Chu Yi had longed for one, but it was beyond his reach. Even his grandfather only possessed a single piece of space equipment.
And his fourth uncle? He didn't have any at all!
Chu Yi had previously dreamed that once he had enough money, he would definitely purchase one for himself.
But now, one had been given to him so nonchalantly.
Why was he so sure it was a gift?
The answer was simple: the War God had handed it to him and then turned to leave.
If the War God knew that Chu Yi wasn't moved by the precious pills, but was instead grateful for a space bag that dogs in the Central Star Domain would turn their noses up at, he would probably be frustrated enough to spit blood.
There was no helping it; the remote Star Domains were just different from the Central ones.
Chu Yi approached the edge of the teleportation formation, where the operator seemed to know exactly what to do.
After a cursory scan of Chu Yi with an unidentifiable device, the operator gestured towards the formation.
There was no need for explanations about Chu Yi's origins or his destination.
Without further ado, Chu Yi stepped into the formation.
In a flash, the world spun around him, and when Chu Yi opened his eyes once more, he found himself in a city in the wilderness—a city established by the Stellar Knightage.
Chu Yi's view of the Stellar Knightage had evolved; he no longer saw them as mere prey.
The deeper his understanding of the Stellar Knightage's foundations, the more he was awestruck.
Clearly, they were a force to be reckoned with—a true pillar of strength!
With the support of such a pillar, Chu Yi was certain that his future ventures into the starry sky would be much safer.
Thus, he was brimming with excitement at the prospect of joining the Stellar Knightage and becoming one of its members.
"How did it go?"
The examiner approached, followed shortly by the boss, who arrived at Chu Yi's side in a moment.
Greeted by their earnest looks, Chu Yi smiled and replied, "Perfectly..."
Indeed, the assessment had gone flawlessly.
He had even cleared it—what could be more perfect than that?
A rare smile broke across the examiner's stoic face, his earlier concerns about Chu Yi failing the assessment and harboring a deep-seated flaw now put to rest.
Reflecting on it now, it seems I was too narrow-minded.
"It's all good once you've passed, all good!"
"Right, just a moment..."
While speaking, the examiner produced an instrument from somewhere and scanned Chu Yi.
"Hmm, not bad. You've actually passed the first challenge."
"And you were very wise not to waste any more time..."
Chu Yi was taken aback.
"Did I pass the first challenge?"
Without any suspicion, the examiner gestured towards the display on the instrument panel before him.
There, Chu Yi's name was prominently displayed, indicating that he had passed the first level of the Stellar Tower.
For the second level, it was marked as 'abandoned'...
Chu Yi was truly taken aback.
Hadn't he cleared all the levels?
Could it be that one must clear all eight levels to be considered as having passed the first one?
Impossible!
In a flash, Chu Yi realized that this was absolutely not the case!
Without facing the genius of the Devil Clan in the final challenge, one could never comprehend their true terror!
Perhaps there were many in the universe who could defeat such an opponent in the same realm.
But within this Star Domain, especially among the human race here, it was impossible!
Chu Yi had great confidence in this belief!
Otherwise, the apparition wouldn't have mentioned that Chu Yi was the first to conquer all eight challenges...
So...
It dawned on Chu Yi in an instant!
Yes, that had to be it.
Chu Yi exhaled softly.
His achievement must be astonishing; there was no need for further contemplation. After all, he had bested a genius from the Devil Clan!
This was a top-tier genius from an Eighth Level civilization, hardly inferior to the prodigies of other Eighth Level civilizations.
And to have defeated such an opponent in the same realm was a testament to his exceptional talent.
If there were many like him, the human race would have long since dominated the universe.
Thus, his achievement was truly extraordinary. Perhaps the apparition had altered his results to protect him.
With this realization, Chu Yi felt a surge of gratitude.
He was no fool, blind to the consequences, seeking fame at all costs.
Chu Yi was acutely aware of the need for discretion. He understood that keeping a low profile was crucial at this juncture. Should his achievements become public knowledge, he might inadvertently attract the attention of spies from other races, which could be dangerous.
He had written his letter with a level head, his trust evident in his words. Given the circumstances, he felt a deep sense of gratitude was in order...
"Alright, Chu Yi, from this moment forward, you're a member of our Stellar Knightage," the examiner announced with a warm smile. His previous cold demeanor towards Chu Yi was simply because he had been an outsider. There was no need to extend courtesies to someone not yet part of the fold.
But now, Chu Yi was family. And not just any family member, but a prodigy with extraordinary talent, a fact that delighted the examiner.
"As a member of the Stellar Knightage, we're family now," he continued. "If you need help, just call on us with the badge you hold in your hand."
"Of course, the badge isn't all-powerful," he cautioned. "Without our Stellar Knightage protectors nearby, it won't be of much use."
Chu Yi accepted the Stellar Knightage badge with care. It wasn't a guaranteed safeguard, but in a pinch, it could very well be the ace up his sleeve that saved his life.
"The badge also contains other information, including an introduction to the Stellar Knightage and various rewards," the examiner added. "Make sure to review it when you get home. It would be quite embarrassing if you needed it and didn't know how to use it."
Chu Yi nodded in acknowledgment, though his mind was already racing ahead.
