C134 Achieving the Gold Rank the College Entrance Exam Begins!!(1)
Gold was the singular objective for Chu Yi.
Attaining Gold status would grant him unparalleled strength in this year's Gaokao. Without even tapping into the full potential of his battle form, Chu Yi remained a formidable force at the pinnacle of power.
Hence, his focus was unwavering —
Gold!
Suddenly, Chu Yi found himself on a battlefield. Each preliminary round took place at a different location, yet one constant remained: the throngs of spectators. A special barrier, however, shielded Chu Yi from their cheers, likely designed to allow the prodigies to battle undistracted.
His adversary was merely a Fourth Level Genius. Having previously faced the Devil Clan's elite, Chu Yi had little regard for so-called Fourth Level Geniuses, and that sentiment had only grown.
A voice echoed from the void, inquiring. This judge was more talkative than those in prior matches, perhaps aiming to enliven the crowd. He even shared some basic details about the opponent.
Across from Chu Yi stood his opponent, a towering figure radiating pride.
With the introductions complete, the battle commenced.
No hesitation, no delay — as the fight began, it was over in an instant.
Chu Yi vanished and reappeared in a blink. He had no intention of expending unnecessary energy on these individuals, opting instead for swift and decisive tactics.
Relying on Fourth Level geniuses wouldn't allow Chu Yi to progress; he knew that even battling until the Gaokao wouldn't lead to a breakthrough. The assistance from Fifth Level geniuses was also minimal.
Only by relentlessly challenging himself against Fifth Level geniuses could he hope to advance. Chu Yi's current aim was to level up quickly to confront even mightier opponents.
With one punch, the opposing genius had no chance to react before being obliterated by Chu Yi's strike. The crowd fell into stunned silence.
The judge had not introduced Chu Yi earlier, lacking information about him. But they were well-informed about his opponent, a formidable Fourth Level genius with slim chances of reaching Fifth Level, yet with a definite shot at the main Genius Battle event.
Many spectators had some knowledge of that particular genius, and a few had even come here just to follow his remarkable career.
But the battle was over in a flash.
A sneak attack? Out of the question!
Those who made it here were either of noble status or among the strongest in the universe.
To them, a fight at Chu Yi's caliber was practically child's play.
They witnessed it with crystal clarity.
It was an utter domination.
The fight wasn't even on the same level.
Despite both contenders being at the Perfection of Silver, the disparity between them was as vast as that between Bronze and Gold – if not greater.
As the referee signaled the start, the Fourth Level Genius braced for an offensive.
Regrettably, he was too slow. Just as he readied himself, his opponent was already upon him, delivering a lethal strike...
That's the reality of a strength gap.
The crowd fell silent, even the referee seemed in disbelief.
They had expected a fierce, evenly matched contest, not such an abrupt conclusion.
"Human, Chu Yi, wins..."
The referee finally declared the outcome.
Without hesitation, Chu Yi vanished from the scene.
With a calm gaze, he listened to the familiar voice echoing through the void.
"Begin!"
The time had come. With over eighty points already secured, defeating just one more Fourth Level Genius would elevate Chu Yi to the ranks of the Fifth Level Geniuses!
Then, he would face the formidable Fifth Level Geniuses.
On the grand battlefield, Chu Yi sprung into action once again.
And in an instant, it was over...
The second match was just as decisive, but with less controversy since Chu Yi's opponent was merely a Third Level Genius.
A Third Level Genius was worth only one point.
Such a battle was pointless!
Whether by design or a system glitch, Chu Yi's next three bouts were all against Third Level Geniuses.
Had his opponents been Fourth Level Geniuses, a single victory would have sufficed for Chu Yi to achieve Fifth Level status.
Alas, all his challengers were Third Level Geniuses.
Facing such an opponent only garnered a single point per match.
But, upon reflection, it hardly mattered. Such battles scarcely taxed Chu Yi's abilities.
He gazed at his opponent and let out a soft sigh.
As the fight commenced, Chu Yi struck swiftly, dispatching his adversary in an instant.
His speed was unparalleled.
The battle was essentially over as soon as it began.
The next moment, Chu Yi found himself back in the void.
Upon hearing the signal, Chu Yi wasted no time and sprang into action.
By the time the countdown concluded, he was already on the battlefield.
And this time, his adversary was a Fourth Level Genius!
"Hu—"
Chu Yi exhaled lightly.
With a Fourth Level Genius as his opponent, there was no need for delay.
After this battle, he would ascend to the ranks of the Fifth Level Geniuses.
From then on, his challengers would all be Fifth Level Geniuses!
"Are both combatants ready?"
"Then, let the battle commence!"
Facing his final opponent, Chu Yi didn't hesitate. He sought a swift victory, striking with the utmost speed.
He may not have been the most powerful, but his velocity was unmatched, almost reaching Chu Yi's peak performance under normal conditions.
Yet, this encounter was unlike any before. It was entirely different!
As Chu Yi approached the genius, it seemed the latter had anticipated Chu Yi's strategy!
A myriad of lights sparkled, and a formidable presence emerged.
Battle Body!
A curious glint appeared in Chu Yi's eyes.
He hadn't anticipated that his last opponent would be a wielder of a Battle Body!
It was well known that among Fifth Level Geniuses, only a select few possessed such a gift.
He had previously faced one, the scion of the Donglai Clan, Donglai Chang'an.
And now, he faced another.
This one, even more formidable than Donglai Chang'an.
As the majestic presence descended and merged, just as Chu Yi's punch was about to land, an explosive force erupted.
In an instant, Chu Yi was sent flying backward...
In the distance, the genius advanced slowly, his form wreathed in dazzling flames.
"Human, Chang Jingkong."
Neither had mentioned their names before the battle, and Chu Yi had followed suit.
They had each viewed the other as an opponent who could be vanquished at any moment, unworthy of the effort it would take to remember a name.
But now...
Even after a brief first encounter, Chang Jingkong had come to recognize Chu Yi.
"Human, Chu Yi..."
He wasn't sure which type of Fire Combat Body it was, but Chu Yi could sense the formidable power it contained.
This Combat Body was infused with an abundance of Fire Origin Power.
A Combat Body with even a trace of Origin Power was considered formidable.
And the one Chang Jingkong wielded, Chu Yi estimated, was likely among the strongest of Combat Bodies.
His expression grew serious, yet a slight smile played at the corners of his mouth.
He was elated!
Truly elated!
Chu Yi had never imagined he'd find an opponent worthy of battle at such a time!
Of course, this was under the assumption that Chu Yi hadn't yet unleashed the full potential of his own Combat Body.
His Stellar Combat Body could rival two or even three of the types within the Five Elements Original Combat Body. But a Combat Body containing only a fraction of Origin Power didn't impress Chu Yi.
Still, such an opponent was quite commendable.
"I mentioned before that you are the final challenger in my ascent to the Genius Competition."
"I assumed you'd be just like the rest of my opponents, nothing special..."
"But I didn't expect..."
Chang Jingkong's aura began to surge. Countless flames converged upon him, and myriad runes emerged across his body. In a flash, Chang Jingkong was transformed into a crimson War God.
"Indeed, the final battle won't be so straightforward..."
