C184 Chaos Origin Crystal(2)

The thought of Chu Yi's battle with that formidable demon sent shivers down the spines of the three onlookers.

Others had only seen it on a screen, and even the government's top brass were no different.

But these three had been there in person!

Some might envy them for having the chance to directly witness such an earth-shattering fight.

But truth be told, they wished they hadn't seen it with their own eyes!

They were no longer the youthful prodigies, for whom such an awe-inspiring event would have spurred them on to greater heights.

Instead, it dealt them a crushing blow.

A profoundly crushing blow!

The impact was so great that they were at a loss for words.

Though reluctant to acknowledge it, the three Guardians were well aware that Chu Yi alone possessed the power to end their lives.

Yes, not just defeat, but end. There's a world of difference between the two.

"This Chu Yi..."

"He's truly terrifying..."

"Indeed..."

With those few words exchanged, the three Guardians fell into a heavy silence...

...

"What are Chu Yi and Lee Zi up to?"

After several minutes of silence, the live broadcast room buzzed with activity once more.

Viewers watched as Chu Yi took Lee Zi's hand, seemingly ready to venture into the mountain.

That mountain had once been off-limits, home to a top-tier Demonic Beast of Diamond Level.

But now, Chu Yi was the one to be feared, having forcefully slain the ruler of that domain.

"A battle in the wilderness?"

No sooner had these words appeared on the screen than the audience erupted into a frenzy of commentary.

"Didn't Chu Yi say he was going to show Lee Zi the empire he had conquered for her?"

"Even though that's not exactly the case, it still sounds incredibly powerful..."

Many viewers found themselves nodding in agreement in front of their screens.

"My guess? They're off to loot the place..."

There were always those among the netizens who kept a clear head.

As this suggestion was made, it dawned on many.

"Legend has it that besides the nomadic Demonic Beasts, most with established territories have a penchant for collecting treasures."

"Indeed, the more formidable the Demonic Beast, the more exquisite the treasures it amasses."

"The belongings of a peak Diamond Level Demonic Beast..."

The thought had clearly struck a chord with many.

While the treasures amassed by these Demonic Beasts might not always be exceptionally rare, they were, after all, from a peak Demonic Beast!

They were top-tier Diamond Level Demonic Beasts, and their lairs were bound to be filled with treasures!

This was a belief held universally, clear to all.

"Looks like Chu Yi is going to strike it rich this time!"

"I'm so envious..."

"Speaking of which, are we supposed to turn in the items we find during the assessment?"

This point hadn't been addressed in the assessment guidelines.

The reason was simple: items from ordinary Silver Demonic Beasts were of no interest to the government.

And even those from Gold Demonic Beasts weren't a big deal.

Indeed, when the government's elite had come to scout the area, they had already done their own search.

Gold Demonic Beasts had nothing of value!

But when it comes to Diamond...

Unless one fully overpowered the dwellings of these top Demonic Beasts, it was impossible to know what treasures lay within.

So, no rules had been set regarding this matter.

But now...

The guardians exchanged glances.

Truth be told, they couldn't care less about Gold Demonic Beast possessions.

To them, the items collected by Demonic Beasts were mere trifles, unworthy of their attention.

But Diamond...

Diamond was a whole different story from Gold!

It wasn't just about the level difference; reaching Diamond Level meant that the elite Demonic Beasts were gearing up for something big.

Transformation!

To ascend to Demon King status required transformation.

This transformation was a challenge in itself, demanding an abundance of resources and rare treasures for even a chance at success.

Of course, this was especially true for Demonic Beasts with top-tier bloodlines.

The more exceptional the bloodline, the more arduous the transformation and the greater the need for resources!

Even those with ordinary bloodlines didn't expect to succeed in their first attempt at transformation.

Thus, these top-tier Demonic Beasts would amass vast resources, ensuring that failure was just a minor setback.

Below the elite, Demonic Beasts would hastily use any resources they could get their hands on to bolster their strength.

After all, Gold Demonic Beasts were far from the pinnacle of the Demonic Beast hierarchy, and it was common for beasts of this caliber to perish.

By converting all acquired resources into personal power, they could secure the strength needed to vie for more resources later on, continually fortifying themselves!

Remaining behind...

Was he planning to become a transport squadron leader, aiding the enemy on purpose?

Even a Gold Demonic Beast wouldn't possess many assets.

But the top-tier Demonic Beasts, those at the Diamond Level, were a different story.

"I think it should be handed over."

"If it weren't for the government's arrangements, they wouldn't have had the chance to come here, much less slay those Demonic Beasts and claim their treasures!"

Maybe he was just naively brainwashed, or perhaps it was jealousy.

Many similar opinions were indeed flooding the screen.

Indeed, everyone seemed to think that if Chu Yi found something in the lair of a top-tier Demon King, then he ought to share it!

"What a bunch of holier-than-thou hypocrites!"

"How can you even utter such words?!"

"If you're capable of killing a Diamond Level top-tier demon, then you're free to take whatever you want!"

"Exactly, Chu Yi earned those items through his own efforts; they have nothing to do with anyone else! Why should he share with others?"

The screen was ablaze with arguments, but the commotion was short-lived.

Soon enough, a government heavyweight made a statement.

"Whatever is obtained during the examination belongs to the individual."

"There's no need to surrender it, nor is there a need to share a portion with the government."

"This policy applies to this examination and will continue for similar ones in the future!"

Well, the government had clearly laid down the law this time.

They were discussing an assessment, not a martial arts exam!

This meant that in any future assessments of this kind, participants could rightfully claim their rewards.

Chu Yi was unaware of the outside world's reaction.

But at that moment, his heart was racing with excitement.

Holding Lee Zi's hand, he could feel a slight tremble, and her eyes sparkled with excitement as well.

However, her understanding of the Origin Substance was limited since she only knew what Chu Yi had told her.

Her excitement was genuine, but it didn't match the intensity of Chu Yi's.

They made their way up and finally reached near the summit.

Confronted with the immense cavern before them, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were in awe.

"Is this the den of that top-tier demon?"

Who could imagine a cave stretching over a thousand meters in diameter?

That's no mere cave!

Yet, there it was, right before Chu Yi.

In this world, a structure towering over ten meters would be considered extraordinary, but here it was, a reality.

"Indeed, we've found their stronghold!" Chu Yi sensed it.

The mysterious treasure radiating with the essence of Origin Substance must be within this cavern!

Chu Yi's excitement grew by the second. Meanwhile, the live broadcast's chat had settled into a harmonious curiosity.

Everyone was on the edge of their seats. After all, this was the den of a formidable Demon King!

The treasures within were beyond their wildest dreams, too grand to even contemplate.

Under normal circumstances, they might never have the chance to witness such wonders in their lifetimes.

But now, thanks to Chu Yi, they were about to catch a rare glimpse.

Despite the cavern's staggering height of over a thousand meters, it was devoid of any light.

Peering into the abyss, it seemed like a black hole, an endless void akin to death itself.

"This place must be incredibly deep, or it wouldn't present such a scene," Chu Yi explained to Lee Zi.

In the Immortal Demon World, Chu Yi might have suspected the presence of a supremely terrifying entity altering the very fabric of this place, casting it into perpetual darkness.

But in the current world, that was out of the question!

It wasn't that such fearsome beings didn't exist here; the black coffin had already shattered Chu Yi's perception of this world.

However, such beings were exceedingly rare, not the sort one would stumble upon casually.

At least, Chu Yi didn't believe that Earth harbored such powerful entities at this time.