C132 !(3)

Chu Yi had previously shown a great deal of interest in the resources and rewards offered by the Stellar Knightage, but now things had changed. While the pills were somewhat rudimentary, they were undeniably beneficial to him. No longer the exalted being within the Immortal Demon Temple, he had lost the luxury of being choosy. So, he resolved to make use of them.

Chu Yi had experienced firsthand the potency of these pills. As the apparition had mentioned, these pills could indeed propel Chu Yi to the Starry Sky Realm. Naturally, this was specific to Chu Yi. For others, particularly those with formidable battle bodies, these pills might not only facilitate their advancement to the Starry Sky Realm but also enable them to progress significantly within it. The light figure had witnessed the formidable capabilities of Chu Yi's Starry Battle Body, and he was aware that cultivating such a powerful entity required substantial resources. This was the reason behind the mention of the Starry Sky Realm.

"I understand," Chu Yi acknowledged with a nod to the examiner, ready to follow the lead of his superior and depart. He had once regarded the Stellar Knightage as a fleece ripe for the taking, planning to shear it and move on. Now, however, he recognized the organization's potential to be a significant support in his future endeavors. Chu Yi might not be overly concerned with the resources, but given the opportunity, he was keen to make his mark within the Stellar Knightage. At the very least, he wanted its higher-ups—those referred to as 'people'—to recognize him as a prodigy devoted to the human race. And so, he would act accordingly.

...

"Chu Yi, was the assessment really that challenging?" Lee Zi inquired with a hint of curiosity at Chu Yi's residence.

Lee Zi felt her strength had grown to an extraordinary level. Although her realm might not have matched her past status, her power had undergone a radical transformation. She was confident that, at full strength, she could effortlessly vanquish even the most exceptional talents, despite a significant gap in their realms.

Now, with her power fully unleashed, only the appearance of a Diamond Realm Great General could pose a challenge to her. Consequently, Lee Zi was quite intrigued by the test Chu Yi had undergone, especially considering that he had only cleared the first stage before opting out of the second.

Lee Zi was well aware of Chu Yi's capabilities and temperament; it wasn't in his nature to simply give up, especially not abruptly.

Only under dire circumstances would he be compelled to do so.

Considering Chu Yi's current level of power, the thought of pushing him to such extremes...

It must be an incredibly arduous challenge!

Previously, Lee Zi hadn't paid much attention to the Stellar Knightage's tests, but now...

She realized it was time to take things seriously.

Chu Yi glanced at Lee Zi and offered a gentle smile.

The Stellar Tower, if deemed difficult, was indeed a formidable challenge.

Based on the genius selection battle, Chu Yi surmised that many so-called Third Level and even Fourth Level talents might falter within its confines!

Naturally, this referred to the initial stages.

But as for the final stage...

While Chu Yi had not yet encountered talents above the Sixth Level, he was confident that even a Sixth Level prodigy would stand no chance against the elite of the Devil Clan—such a confrontation would likely end in swift defeat!

There was no doubt about it.

As for Lee Zi...

"With your current abilities, it's impossible for you to clear all the stages..."

Chu Yi understood Lee Zi's thoughts.

He guessed she wasn't interested in any special admission slots. If given the chance, Lee Zi might even choose to walk in Chu Yi's footsteps.

"Have you cleared all the stages?"

Lee Zi quickly deduced the meaning behind Chu Yi's words.

"Yes, I've conquered all eight stages."

In the presence of the one he admired, Chu Yi couldn't help but boast, especially when he caught Lee Zi's admiring gaze, which only fueled his bravado.

"However, without tapping into my true power, defeating the final opponent would have been impossible."

"I had to fully activate my Stellar Combat Body and push everything to the extreme to narrowly secure victory."

It was a close call.

In the real world, Chu Yi would have been considered victorious, but the cost of such a win was beyond imagination.

It was a victory akin to a kamikaze attack.

"Of course, with your strength as it stands, you would only need to release two layers of the combat body. With caution, you should be able to navigate through the first seven levels."

Though these levels demanded strength, Chu Yi knew that Lee Zi, even with just two layers of the Stellar Combat Body, could easily make her way through them.

Of course, the prerequisite was that Lee Zi knew the intricacies of those levels and could evade the attacks.

"But the final level is incredibly difficult."

"You're not quite there yet, but Lee Zi..."

Chu Yi gazed at Lee Zi intently.

"You must understand that your true strength lies not in the present, but in the future!"

The Five Elements Original Combat Body is among the top-tier combat bodies in the Immortal Demon World, second only to those legendary combat bodies that even Chu Yi couldn't manifest.

Moreover, Chu Yi did more than just assist Lee Zi in developing her combat body.

The emergence of her inner world meant that Lee Zi, even without following the path of the Immortal Dao, could wield most of its supreme divine powers.

Lee Zi had genuinely achieved the cultivation of both Immortal and Demon Dao.

Chu Yi hesitated to predict her future because, even in the Immortal Demon World, there had never been a phenomenon like Lee Zi, who truly cultivated both Immortal and Demon Dao.

Lee Zi nodded slightly. She might question others, but she never doubted Chu Yi.

...

Only four days remained until the exam.

Chu Yi spent the day as usual, close by Lee Zi's side.

Lee Zi might not have realized it, but Chu Yi had already considered the future.

After the exams, the tranquility they knew would be a memory.

Entering university would mark the beginning of their intense cultivation journey.

With all their resources ready, all they needed to do was focus on their cultivation.

Their future would be hectic, and leisurely shopping trips like today's would likely become rare.

Chu Yi devoted the entire day to accompanying Lee Zi on a shopping spree.

But as always, the joyful times flew by, and the day quickly came to an end.

That evening, after escorting Lee Zi home, Chu Yi received a message from the elder.

It was just a simple update: the resources for the test chamber had arrived.

...

Three days remained until the exam.

Chu Yi and Lee Zi arrived early at the front of their residential area.

A nondescript vehicle pulled up before them.

It was sent by the Chu Family to collect them.

Chu Yi had come to understand quite a bit about the Chu Family. Even though he still didn't know exactly what the Chu Family's business was, he had a clear sense of their character.

The Chu Family truly valued their discretion!

Yes, just like Chu Yi!

They truly are family!

According to Old Master Chu, the Chu family ranks among the top three powers in all of Redmarsh City!

Of course, that's excluding governmental entities like the Warrior Association and other non-familial, non-church forces.

But the Chu family isn't one to flaunt their strength to boost their influence, unlike other families. Chu Yi, in particular, is incredibly low-key, to the core.

Chu Yi had visited the Chu family estate before. Unless one was in the know, no one would guess such a formidable family resided within those dilapidated walls.

Now, the time had come to pick up his flying car—

Yes, it was quite unassuming as well.

Chu Yi himself isn't one for ostentation, nor does he care for luxury.

Lee Zi, at his side, had been accustomed to thriftiness from a young age, so she naturally had no complaints.

Thus, after a brief exchange with the driver, the two boarded the flying car.

Little did they know, the driver was grinning with satisfaction.

This flying car was much slower than his aunt's, which was worth hundreds of millions.

But that's just the way it was; this was, after all, a very ordinary flying car.

After a journey of over an hour, the flying car finally came to a halt.

Having thanked the driver, Chu Yi and Lee Zi made their way upstairs.

"Aiyo, let me have a good look at my dear grandson!"

Before Chu Yi could utter a word, Old Master Chu enveloped him in a big bear hug, just as he had the first time they met.