C133 Return the Final Sprint Before the Exam!(4)
Chu Yi found himself at a loss for words, unable to express his frustration.
In no time, Old Master Chu released Chu Yi and began to scrutinize him from head to toe. After a brief moment, a glint of astonishment sparked in the old man's eyes. "Have you achieved Perfection?" Chu Yi had never disclosed his level of cultivation to his grandfather. When he departed from the Chu family, he was merely at the High Order of the Silver level, a breakthrough he had accomplished within the family's ranks.
Old Master Chu hadn't anticipated that in just a mere half-month, Chu Yi would have already attained the Perfection of Silver. The pace of his progress was astonishingly rapid. "There won't be any adverse side effects, will there?" The initial surprise quickly gave way to concern. Old Master Chu feared the swift advancement might have left Chu Yi with lingering consequences.
Chu Yi's face lit up with a reassuring smile. "Grandfather, please don't worry." "I'm fully aware of what I'm doing..." Old Master Chu had immense faith in Chu Yi, knowing his grandson to be a person of strong conviction. With his support, he was confident Chu Yi wouldn't rush his advancements.
"Ah, if only your father weren't so incompetent!" he lamented. "If he had even a shred of skill, you would have become a War God long ago!" Chu Yi responded with an embarrassed chuckle. Even with unlimited resources from his father, becoming a War God was not a feat he could have achieved, especially considering he had been back for less than two months. He simply continued to smile sheepishly, offering no reply.
"Lee Zi, come in here," Old Master Chu called out, noticing her presence. Lee Zi was regarded by the fourth member of the Chu family as even more exceptional and gifted than Chu Yi, but Old Master Chu wasn't swayed by such opinions. Moreover, he never truly saw it that way. During dinner the previous night, he had already discerned Lee Zi's true feelings towards Chu Yi. If Lee Zi were significantly more powerful than Chu Yi, her demeanor would not have been so affectionate—it was clear that her feelings for Chu Yi were genuine. While the fourth member of the Chu family lacked this insight, Old Master Chu understood it perfectly. Without revealing his observations, he led Chu Yi and Lee Zi to the room housing the testing pod.
"Who's going to start first?"
Old Master Chu was well aware that both individuals intended to use the testing pod for breakthroughs.
Indeed.
Combat is the ultimate catalyst for advancement.
With a sufficiently challenging battle, Chu Yi and Lee Zi could achieve Gold and Silver status in record time!
Chu Yi glanced at Lee Zi and gave a slight nod.
Understanding Chu Yi's gesture, Lee Zi stepped into the testing pod without a moment's hesitation.
In an instant, myriad beams of light emerged, connecting Lee Zi and the pod.
...
One whole day!
The entire day belonged to Lee Zi, who did not awaken for the full duration.
Previously, Lee Zi had emerged just an hour later, but this time she had endured for an entire day, which brought Chu Yi great joy.
He was familiar with what was happening inside.
The longer one stayed, the more battles they faced.
Now, what Lee Zi lacked most was not talent or resources.
It was battle experience!
Indeed, Lee Zi's combat experience once dwarfed Chu Yi's, but now...
The tables had turned.
Over the past year, Lee Zi had gained considerable battle experience, but regrettably, her opponents had been ordinary people, and even her teachers had only overpowered her through their higher realms.
Fighting such adversaries might add to one's experience, but the gains would be minimal.
Simple because those teachers, despite possibly being geniuses in their youth, couldn't compare to the caliber of opponents Lee Zi now faced in these battles.
Chu Yi even believed that prolonged combat with them could be detrimental.
But this time, Lee Zi was likely to reap substantial benefits...
Sure enough, as evening approached, Lee Zi's aura began to flicker erratically.
This wasn't a sign of danger, but an indication that Lee Zi was on the verge of a breakthrough.
A glimmer of joy passed through Chu Yi's eyes.
He had always known this day would come, and that it wouldn't take much time, but he was still thrilled when Lee Zi finally made her breakthrough.
This breakthrough was unlike the previous ones, which were minor and completed quickly.
The breakthrough marked the beginning of Lee Zi's true metamorphosis!
The transition from Bronze to Silver represented not just an evolution in realm but also a profound change in her combat body. Lee Zi's Five Elements Original Combat Body had officially reached the Initial Stage. As the realm ascends, the combat body's power grows exponentially. After achieving the Initial Stage, Lee Zi's strength had seen a tremendous increase, reminiscent of Chu Yi's own advancement. Chu Yi was genuinely overjoyed for her.
"Now comes the real transformation," Chu Yi mused, curious about the extent of Lee Zi's newfound power.
After spending an entire day and night in the testing chamber, Lee Zi had finally achieved her last breakthrough, ascending to the rank of a Silver Warrior. The fleeting spark in Lee Zi's eyes was all Chu Yi needed to see to know she had grown significantly stronger. Lee Zi nodded, her eyes alight with excitement, and said, "I feel that with a full burst of power, I could definitely take down an average opponent!"
Chu Yi understood without further explanation that by 'average,' Lee Zi meant an ordinary Diamond Level Great General. This level of improvement was indeed significant.
"Alright, Lee Zi, take some rest now. It's my turn," Chu Yi said, acknowledging her fatigue after a full day's battle. Lee Zi nodded in agreement, too tired to argue.
Old Master Chu was naturally thrilled by Lee Zi's breakthrough, but even his joy couldn't match the pride he felt for his grandson's success. Chu Yi nodded, laying down without a moment's hesitation, ready for his own challenge.
Having learned from his first experience, Chu Yi was no longer a stranger to the process.
His eyes closed swiftly...
"Challenger Chu Yi, welcome back to the Genius Elite Battle."
"Challenger Chu Yi, are you ready to enter the Genius Silence Battle?"
Chu Yi nodded serenely.
He had waited so long for this moment!
After his last encounter with the Devil Clan's prodigy, Chu Yi was teetering on the brink of a breakthrough.
If there had been any doubt in Chu Yi's mind about his ability to advance before, now there was none...
"Absolutely!"
"After this, I will achieve Gold status!"
"So—"
"Fight!"
