C171 Able to Defeat!
Chu Yi's barrage of punches and kicks relentlessly hammered the guardian's body. Initially, the guardian managed to fend off Chu Yi's onslaught, anger simmering within him, yet he never lost sight of his identity and responsibilities. He was aware that the rules permitted him to strike back and potentially inflict severe injuries on Chu Yi for the aggression. But rules were one thing; the harsh reality was that if he dared to harm Chu Yi, the repercussions he'd face after the assessment would be beyond his worst nightmares.
The mere thought of the trouble Lee Zi's question had caused him was distressing enough. To think of harming this entity before him, a creature far more formidable and twisted than Lee Zi, was tantamount to signing his own death warrant. Thus, from the outset, the guardian had been diligently keeping his temper in check.
Regrettably, as the conflict wore on, his restraint began to fray, and he found himself fighting in earnest. It wasn't a matter of reluctance; the guardian sensed that if he continued to hold back, his very life might be at stake. Of course, abandoning the three individuals he was tasked with protecting would eliminate the threat to his life, but retreat was not an option he was willing to consider.
Despite knowing that his continued defense was futile, the guardian refused to back down. Had he been faced with an adversary of equal standing, perhaps he might have conceded, but Chu Yi was a different story. To withdraw now would not only undermine his authority but also shake the foundation of his martial spirit.
This battle had transcended the confines of mere rules; the guardian was now fighting for his own convictions. Chu Yi, without even unleashing his full might or revealing his Stellar Combat Body, was a force that no ordinary Gold-ranked prodigy could hope to match. In Chu Yi's formidable presence, the so-called Gold geniuses were nothing but a farce.
His overwhelming power erupted continuously, unleashing an undying force that dominated the heavens and the earth. The emergence of the gold and wind elements obliterated any disparity in strength between Chu Yi and the guardian. One punch shattered the earth; another caused the mountains to quake.
In that moment, the three prodigies were ashen-faced with dread. The realization hit them hard—Chu Yi was willing to wage war against the guardian for the sake of a woman.
What does this signify?
True love!
Before, everyone assumed Chu Yi was merely toying with Lee Zi, considering her unparalleled beauty.
But what good is beauty?
Does it enhance the family's strength or offer any significant assistance?
They were well aware that such a woman meant little to them.
The Chu family would certainly not acknowledge a commoner like Lee Zi, who had lost her genetic power, as one of their own.
Yet now, it appears that the situation is quite different.
A glance at Chu Yi's demeanor reveals the importance she holds in his heart.
Many scions of noble families are pragmatists, choosing their status over their love interests without a second thought.
But there's another scenario: when these heirs find true love, they're ready to risk everything, even if it means defying the world.
They're either deeply passionate or utterly indifferent.
Chu Yi, it's clear, is of the passionate kind.
Naturally, the three prodigies realized something else.
If Chu Yi stood his ground, would the Chu family yield?
Absolutely!
It didn't even warrant a second thought.
Given Chu Yi's recent actions, the Chu family would surely comply with his wishes, provided they weren't fools.
And besides, what does it matter if one lacks family support?
What is Chu Yi engaged in at this moment?
He's battling a guardian, locked in combat with a Diamond Level Great General!
What more does that convey?
At eighteen, he's on par with a Diamond.
What heights will Chu Yi reach in the future?
The future may not even be necessary to consider. In just two years, when Chu Yi hits his peak performance, imagine his capabilities...
These thoughts send shivers through the three geniuses.
They can almost see what the future holds...
"You're seeking your own demise!"
The guardian, too, seems to have lost his temper.
He's been holding back, not wishing to injure Chu Yi, but Chu Yi is evidently not holding back.
With every strike, he unleashes a formidable killing intent.
If his cultivation realm hadn't been vastly superior to that of Chu Yi, he would have sustained severe injuries long ago.
This is not hyperbole; it's the stark reality!
Chu Yi's lethal prowess had truly shaken him to his core, to the point where each of Chu Yi's attacks carried with it the palpable threat of death.
Eventually, the guardian's patience wore thin, and his anger erupted!
The outcome, if things persisted, was clear.
Even if it didn't result in death, severe injury was inevitable!
Thus, the guardian made a decision.
Despite the risk of a harsher penalty, it was preferable to the alternative of sustaining grave injuries.
He took action!
In a flash, darkness enveloped the world as if the sky itself was fracturing, with countless fearsome traces cascading down from above.
Upon reaching the status of a Diamond Level Great General, one could tap into the forces of heaven and earth.
And this force —
It belonged to an entirely different realm of power!
Chu Yi felt an overwhelming pressure from every direction, threatening to pulverize him into dust!
Of course, such an outcome was out of the question.
Even the guardian, bold as he was, wouldn't dare to slay Chu Yi.
Should he have taken such a step, his doom would be readily apparent!
Therefore, the guardian's intention was merely to inflict serious harm on Chu Yi and to bind him completely.
Regrettably, he had sorely underestimated Chu Yi!
A Diamond Level Great General.
And merely at the most rudimentary stage of the Diamond Level at that!
To other prodigies and freaks of nature, such a rank was insurmountable, the pinnacle of mortal cultivation.
But to Chu Yi, these were trivialities!
What of the power of heaven and earth!
Even if they wielded complete control over the rules, harnessing the force of rules that transcended the power of heaven and earth, Chu Yi remained undaunted!
The next moment was filled with the sounds of fracturing.
A look of horror overtook the guardian's eyes.
He had once deeply understood the might of heaven and earth, the very essence of what allowed War God Level beings to dominate those beneath them!
While War Gods claimed to perceive the rules and wield the power of rules, what they actually controlled was merely a fraction of the power of heaven and earth!
Hence, what was commonly referred to as the power of rules was, in fact, the power of heaven and earth itself.
The true power of the rules can only be unleashed when one has complete control over them.
And to have such control...
That transcends even the realm of the War Gods!
This very power allows the War Gods to utterly dominate those beneath them, rendering the most exceptional geniuses and freaks of nature incapable of challenging higher tiers.
Consider this: these top-tier prodigies and freaks have the strength to overcome those in the Diamond Realm even while in the Silver tier. Yet, in the Diamond Realm, they stand no chance against any War God.
That's the crux of the matter.
Though the Guardian doesn't truly command the forces of heaven and earth, he can channel some of their power through his equipment.
This is the privilege of being a Guardian, and it's also their foundation and ace in the hole.
This is why the government's Guardians are significantly more powerful than other Diamond Great Generals of the same rank.
He resorted to his ultimate trump card because he feared he couldn't fully control Chu Yi.
But now...
What good did it do to use his ultimate trump card!
He still failed...
"Impossible, impossible!"
The Guardian's confidence in suppressing Chu Yi stemmed from these ultimate trump cards!
But now...
When his trump card proved ineffective, the impact was even more devastating than if he had never had it at all!
To be distracted in battle is to court death.
Especially when facing an opponent like Chu Yi, who possesses an equal level of power!
Thus, the moment he was distracted, the outcome was seemingly inevitable...
In an instant, a myriad of forces converged, unleashing boundless might.
Just one punch!
A single, earth-shattering punch in which Chu Yi invested his entire being!
A punch that seemed capable of obliterating everything in its path!
Such a fearsome and awe-inspiring moment, yet only Chu Yi, the three geniuses, Lee Zi, the Guardian, and the high-ranking officials in the command center bore witness to it.
They were dumbfounded.
Bewildered.
At a loss for words...
Such a punch could indeed shatter everything!
Even though they were behind screens, the high-ranking officials understood that facing such a punch directly would likely result in severe injury, at the very least.
They were the epitome of excellence within the diamond echelon. Ordinary diamonds were mere rubbish compared to them, nothing but ants.
Yet, in this moment, Chu Yi, who wasn't even on the level of an ant, posed a threat to them.
This was a terror that completely defied their every conception!
Of course, they were aware that Chu Yi didn't yet have the standing to be called such, but it wouldn't take long for Chu Yi to evolve into a truly fearsome force...
...
Countless viewers were on the edge of their seats, waiting with bated breath.
Regrettably, they couldn't see a thing.
All that was visible was a screen full of static.
"Damn it, is this really the best the government can do?"
"What is this, a garbage network?"
"Can't they transmit a clear signal?"
"Trash, absolute trash, all of it!"
