C136 Achieving the Gold Rank the College Entrance Exam Begins!!(3)

If Chu Yi were truly a top-tier warrior, he might have been able to silently activate his battle body and evade their detection.

Yet, they could discern Chu Yi's level of cultivation at a glance.

He was far from reaching the Starry Sky Realm. Could someone like him really elude their perception?

"So, what exactly is happening?"

Many were baffled and filled with confusion.

But on the battlefield, Chu Yi was anything but confused!

He was besieged by an onslaught of pain.

His body nearly shattered under the force of Chang Jingkong's punch.

It was a very close call!

Chu Yi realized that with just a bit more force, he would have been pulverized by Chang Jingkong.

Regrettably, he ultimately failed.

In his final assault, Chang Jingkong summoned all his strength.

Had he managed to concentrate that power to a single point for a full explosion, Chu Yi would have stood no chance.

But in the end, Chang Jingkong lost control.

Having endured such a devastating battle, Chang Jingkong's spirit had already suffered tremendous strain. Chu Yi was astounded that he had managed to persist until now.

The failure of his last strike was within reason.

Chu Yi had never really believed Chang Jingkong could deliver that final blow.

It was over.

With Chang Jingkong's last strike failing to finish Chu Yi, the outcome was sealed.

In the void, Chu Yi's ultimate strike unfolded.

Against Chang Jingkong, now defenseless, the strike was decisive.

At last, flames erupted in all directions, and blood sprayed freely.

Chang Jingkong's body was indeed obliterated by Chu Yi...

Standing amidst the void, Chu Yi's gaze held an infinite tremor.

This battle, though not rich in tactical learning, was immensely satisfying for Chu Yi.

His blood surged with fervor throughout the clash. Chu Yi even felt his soul cry out in exultation!

Never since the dawn of his memory had Chu Yi experienced a second battle of this caliber!

It was exhilarating.

Despite the agony, the transcendence he achieved in this battle made all the pain insignificant.

Yes, it was transcendence!

Chu Yi once viewed battle merely as a means to an end, but this time, he found himself reveling in the fight. His presence vanished entirely from the space.

A voice echoed in the void, yet Chu Yi heard nothing, for he had already logged off at that very moment. Indeed, Chu Yi had felt it—his shackles were finally shattered.

Unlike Lee Zi, who had broken through abruptly, Chu Yi decided to leave and achieve his breakthrough back in reality. He sensed that his Stellar Combat Body was on the brink of a significant transformation.

In the room, Old Master Chu regarded Chu Yi with a hint of surprise, while Lee Zi had already approached him.

"What's the matter, Chu Yi?"

Chu Yi met their concerned gazes with a gentle smile. "Nothing serious. I just feel like I'm on the verge of a breakthrough..."

About to break through? A glimmer of happiness shone in Old Master Chu's eyes. He was aware that Chu Yi had reached the pinnacle of the Silver state. Another leap forward, and he would ascend to the Gold rank—a young Gold rank at that!

An eighteen-year-old at the Gold rank might be commonplace in a Second Level civilization, but let's not forget that here, in a First Level civilization, it's quite extraordinary. And to think, Chu Yi had been cultivating for such a brief time!

"So why didn't you just break through there?" Old Master Chu inquired.

He knew well that breaking through within that illusionary realm had its advantages. The system would have swiftly crafted the most optimal path for a flawless breakthrough, as it had for Lee Zi previously. But Chu Yi had chosen differently.

The reason was simple: Chu Yi could acutely feel his body's needs—he was hungry. To be more precise, Chu Yi's Stellar Combat Body was craving power. A breakthrough within that realm would only elevate his state, leaving his Stellar Combat Body without any gain.

But a breakthrough in the outside world would mean an advancement for both his Stellar Combat Body and his state.

"Lee Zi, take note—when it's time for your Gold rank breakthrough, make sure not to do it in a similar environment."

"That will only slow you down."

Chu Yi felt no significant change when he advanced from the Bronze to the Silver rank. However, transitioning from Silver to Gold seemed to initiate a profound transformation in his physical body.

Lee Zi nodded in agreement. Although she was far from reaching such a state, she took Chu Yi's words to heart.

Chu Yi then turned to Old Master Chu. "Grandfather, there's no one spying on us, right?"

At night, any unusual phenomena caused by a breakthrough wouldn't matter much since most people would be asleep. But it was daytime, and Chu Yi was concerned that any anomalies might draw unwanted attention.

A flicker of intrigue passed through Old Master Chu's eyes. Abnormal signs during a breakthrough? Typically, the minor ripples of a breakthrough wouldn't raise any eyebrows, as they were a common occurrence. But Chu Yi's concerns, coupled with his previous conversation with Lee Zi, led Old Master Chu to a sudden realization, causing him to shudder.

In an instant, a surge of power emanated from Old Master Chu, enveloping the entire space. "Under the protection of my Law Barrier, no one can spy on us!" He paused, then added, "Among the War Gods on Earth, not a single one can peer through."

Reassured, Chu Yi didn't hesitate any longer and closed his eyes. The room was soon filled with an ineffable mystique.

Old Master Chu remained silent, simply observing Chu Yi. This mystique was a typical sign of the Silver to Gold breakthrough. But Old Master Chu was anticipating something beyond the ordinary.

Minutes passed, and Chu Yi reopened his eyes—much faster than expected. The speed of his breakthrough astonished Old Master Chu. He had witnessed Chu Yi's rapid advancement at the banquet before, but this was different. Previously, it was a minor realm, but now Chu Yi had overcome a major barrier, arguably the most significant one beneath the Starry Sky Realm. This marked the pivotal transformation from a warrior to a General, a fundamental metamorphosis in its truest sense.

For most geniuses, a breakthrough taking three to five days wouldn't be considered an exaggeration. Yet, Chu Yi managed to accomplish it in mere minutes!

Old Master Chu remained silent, simply exhaling deeply.

Chu Yi, feeling the surge of power within his body, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. "Is this what it feels like to be a Golden General?"

"Indeed, it's incredibly powerful..."

The difference between the Golden and Silver states was stark. Both fell under the Stellar Combat Body realm, but the essence of a General compared to a warrior was fundamentally distinct.

Chu Yi's physical strength had increased by only a dozen or so kilograms, but the transformation his body underwent significantly enhanced his explosive power, making it vastly superior to his previous state.

To put it simply, a measure of strength in the Silver state could exert a force of a thousand kilograms. But at the Gold level, even though the total increase was just over a dozen kilograms, the nature of that strength had transformed.

The same measure of power in the Gold state could potentially unleash tens of thousands of kilograms of force!

This is the crux of the difference between Gold and Silver.

The transformation of the body's essence, or rather, its evolution, would normally be a cause for celebration for Chu Yi. He would take the time to rejoice and assess how much of his soul force he could now wield. But not this time.

It wasn't out of laziness, but rather because Chu Yi simply didn't have the time to indulge in such reflections.

Old Master Chu, observing Chu Yi's beaming smile, mirrored his satisfaction with a smile of his own.

"Is it done?" he asked.

Chu Yi's smile was radiant. "Not just yet..."

While speaking, Chu Yi retrieved two pills from his pocket—yes, the very ones given to him by Guang Ying.

"Let's hope this is enough!"

With no hesitation, Chu Yi popped both pills into his mouth at once.

Typically, the power within a single pill would suffice for Chu Yi to absorb over an extended period, providing enough energy to elevate him from Elementary Silver to the Advanced level, or even to the pinnacle of Silver.

But now, for the sake of advancing through just one realm, Chu Yi had boldly ingested two pills.