C186 Chaos Origin Crystal(4)

The cost of various technological devices naturally varies. Yet, even the most affordable pieces of tech could set you back by billions of Federation dollars!

Indeed, for humans on Earth, the prices of technological equipment are exorbitant.

Then there's the martial arts equipment.

This is the category Chu Yi is truly well-versed in – the gear from the Immortal Demon World!

The effects of this type of equipment, well...

There are significant restrictions. Generally, each piece of equipment requires a certain level and total strength, and even specific attributes.

As a result, most martial arts equipment is made to order.

The limitations for use are numerous.

In terms of power...

While martial arts equipment may be slightly less potent than the top-tier tech gear, the gap isn't overwhelmingly large.

Actually, the most fearsome aspect of martial arts equipment is its perfect synergy with the cultivators.

Moreover, this equipment doesn't require any energy replenishment.

Consider technological devices that need their energy manually restored after each use, some even being single-use in combat.

Martial arts equipment, however, is different!

As long as it remains intact, it can be used indefinitely!

"Take War God Xu, whom we've seen before. He showcased a long saber he uses."

"He paid a hefty sum for a master smith from the Milky Way Alliance to forge it specifically for him."

"Combined with War God Xu's 'Heaven-Shattering Blade,' the effect is simply too terrifying to imagine!"

Lee Zi had only encountered these items during her time as a student at Adirang Academy.

It was then that she discovered the dazzling diversity of this world.

"Of course, whether it's technological or martial arts equipment, neither is available on Earth."

"They are typically purchased within the Milky Way Merchant Union."

Milky Way Merchant Union...

Chu Yi made a mental note of the name.

"Oh, I've digressed."

"Chu Yi, do you realize? This so-called 'piece' of light stone before us..."

A piece?

Chu Yi gazed at the colossal light stone, stretching over thirty meters in length and towering over twenty meters high, and thought Lee Zi's choice of words somewhat understated.

"Its value could be several times that of the Dragon Shallow Tree!"

Considering the Dragon Shallow Tree's value exceeded ten billion, this light stone before him was worth potentially hundreds of billions!

Reflecting on this, Chu Yi felt a surge of excitement.

The Chu family was wealthy, and Chu Yi was poised to be its future heir, the sole direct descendant in the third generation.

Yet, unlike his peers from other families, Chu Yi never presumed that everything in the family was his by right.

Currently, he had no choice but to use the Chu family's resources for his cultivation.

Chu Yi was well aware that he was taking more than he was giving to the Chu family at the moment, but he was determined to give back once he came into his own.

The prospect of sudden wealth was, of course, a reason for joy.

This meant he could hold his head high within the Chu family.

Well, not that he wasn't already doing so.

Chu Yi disliked being in debt to anyone, with the exception of his parents and Lee Zi. He always found ways to repay any assistance he received, and the Chu family was no exception.

With the windfall that had come his way, Chu Yi believed he could achieve financial independence even without the Chu family's backing, long before he ascended to the status of War God.

Indeed, if he were to become a War God, these resources would pale in comparison.

After all, upon reaching the Starry Sky Realm and becoming a War God, cultivation transcends the need for lower-level powers and shifts to harnessing spiritual energy.

Spiritual energy is an exceedingly rare and valuable resource in any civilization.

Without dwelling on it too much, Chu Yi gazed at the items before him, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Besides the Light Gathering Stone, there were many other materials of even greater value, some vastly surpassing it.

Regrettably, these materials were scarce and not in the same league as the Light Gathering Stone in terms of quantity, so their overall worth, despite being precious, still fell short.

Beyond these, Chu Yi and Lee Zi discovered numerous other invaluable materials in the cave.

Some were ingredients for potent potions, while others could directly enhance one's strength, much like the Exquisite Fruit.

The staggering value of these items was undeniable; combined, the materials they had found were worth well over two hundred billion!

Of course, this was merely a fraction of it—a very small fraction!

Chu Yi had a feeling that if he kept on exploring, by the time he had seen everything in the cave, the number of resources at his disposal could surpass ten trillion!

Ten trillion!

Despite Chu Yi's usual disdain for money, the thought of such a staggering figure still sent him into a daze.

It wasn't long ago that his family nearly crumbled under a three million debt.

But now...

Was he on the verge of becoming a trillionaire?

Back in the old world, Chu Yi had looked up to those billionaires with envy. But now, he was on the cusp of becoming a trillionaire himself!

The richest man in the world, no less!

Of course, these were just whimsical thoughts in Chu Yi's mind.

Ten trillion...

In the old world, that would have made someone the richest person on the planet. But in this world...

This sum of money probably wasn't much...

Finally, while Lee Zi was still gleefully treasure hunting, Chu Yi came to a halt.

Lee Zi paused, a realization dawning on her.

She didn't make the mistake of asking anything at that moment. Instead, she continued her adventure, feigning nonchalance.

Chu Yi, too, was putting on an act. Soon, they 'accidentally' came across a pile of materials.

These materials were unlike the ones they'd seen before.

The smallest of the previous batch had been over two meters tall and three meters long.

But here, the materials seemed to be mere offcuts, odds and ends scattered about.

The largest were about the same size as Chu Yi and Lee Zi, while the smallest were no bigger than a fist.

At that moment, both Chu Yi and Lee Zi were curious. To the colossal demon they were dealing with, these materials must have seemed as insignificant as cells.

How had it managed to gather all these items?

Naturally, such musings were fleeting and now irrelevant to them.

What truly captured Chu Yi's attention was a stone amidst the rubble, flickering with a dim light.

The light shone briefly, as if to take in the whole scene, and then Lee Zi began to search around, feigning earnestness.

Chu Yi approached the dimly lit stone, his senses flaring to life.

And then...

If Lee Zi could have seen Chu Yi at that moment, she would have been astonished.

For in all the years she had known him, this was the first time she had witnessed Chu Yi so visibly excited.

Are you excited?

Absolutely thrilled!

Because Chu Yi had finally realized what it was!

A Chaos Origin Crystal!

It was indeed a Chaos Origin Crystal!

But, what's the deal with this Chaos Origin Crystal?

And to think, it was such a massive piece of Chaos Origin Crystal!

The Chaos Origin Crystal is a genuine treasure of heaven and earth, a supreme treasure by any measure.

Not just Chu Yi, even the powerhouses of the Immortal Demon World would lose their minds over it!