C187 Chu Yi's Decision(1)

Chaos Origin Crystal...

Chu Yi had pondered what kind of supreme treasure imbued with Origin Power might appear here.

In just one day, he had considered hundreds of potential supreme treasures, each representing the pinnacle of the Immortal Demon World's treasures. Many were so rare they might only emerge once in countless epochs.

Yet, Chu Yi had never anticipated the appearance of a Chaos Origin Crystal!

Compared to other supreme treasures, Chaos Origin Crystals were relatively common in each era of the Immortal Demon World, often appearing in abundance.

However, the commonly found Chaos Origin Crystals were merely pseudo supreme treasures.

Their worth wasn't as monumental as one might think, even falling short of other supreme treasures infused with Spiritual Qi.

But those were merely the standard Chaos Origin Crystals of the Immortal Demon World!

While others might be oblivious to the purpose of these Chaos Origin Crystals, Chu Yi was well aware.

Their true function was to generate Origin Qi!

Yes, not merely contain, but actually produce!

This meant that these crystals could spontaneously cultivate Origin Substance.

This was a fundamental distinction from other supreme treasures that merely contained Origin Substance.

One would become useless after its contents were depleted, while the other could generate an endless supply.

The disparity was immense!

Naturally, there was good reason for the Chaos Origin Crystals in the Immortal Demon World to be deemed pseudo supreme treasures.

The reason was simple: the Chaos Origin Crystals in the Immortal Demon World were too small.

Though capable of producing Origin Substance, their efficiency was incredibly low, rendering the investment hardly worth the yield!

Moreover, the Immortal Demon World wasn't short on supreme treasures containing Origin Substance, making the use of Chaos Origin Crystals to convert Origin Qi a losing proposition.

As a result, most Chaos Origin Crystals discovered in the Immortal Demon World were completely absorbed upon discovery.

But now, the situation was different!

Chu Yi gazed at the Chaos Origin Crystal before him, the size of a baby's head, and his mind momentarily went blank!

It was simply too large!

In the Immortal Demon World, Chaos Origin Crystals were genuine crystals, with the smallest being the size of a grain of rice and the larger ones only as big as a cherry.

Chu Yi had discovered in the countless tomes of the Immortal Demon Temple that the largest Chaos Origin Crystal on record was merely the size of a fist! The value of a fist-sized Chaos Origin Crystal, when compared to the Origin Substance it produced and the resources it consumed, was essentially equivalent.

However, those resources were commonplace, readily available at any time, whereas Origin Substance was exceedingly rare. Therefore, the true worth of the fist-sized Chaos Origin Crystal went beyond mere absorption.

This fist-sized Chaos Origin Crystal had become part of the foundation of that sacred place, yet it vanished in a subsequent catastrophe. To put it into perspective, the size was comparable to that of an infant's fist—essentially the size of a small fruit. And this was the largest Chaos Origin Crystal ever documented in the Immortal Demon World.

But now...

It was the size of an infant's head!

This new crystal was dozens of times larger than the biggest Chaos Origin Crystal previously recorded by the Immortal Demon Temple. If the former crystal already held significant transformative value, what about the one before Chu Yi now?

Chu Yi's body quivered slightly. The Origin Power contained within this Chaos Origin Crystal was incredibly concentrated. He was convinced that if he absorbed the Origin Qi within it, his physical form would undergo a transformation beyond imagination.

Indeed, if he could absorb it, he wouldn't even need to advance to a higher realm; the sheer strength of his body would be enough to effortlessly overpower any War God. This included even the most elite War Gods that Chu Yi had never encountered!

Empowered by this extraordinary physique, Chu Yi's ability to wield his powers would be greatly amplified. He would become immensely powerful, truly formidable.

The temptation lay before him, and a flicker of indecision crossed Chu Yi's eyes. Ultimately, he chose to resist.

"Yes, in a very short time, I could become the most formidable force in this world, perhaps even among the elite in the Milky Way Galaxy," he mused.

"But what then?"

Chu Yi realized that once he tapped into his full strength, he might be capable of challenging beings even more powerful than the War Gods. But what would follow?

Chu Yi had come to a profound understanding: this world was far from the simple place he had once imagined. He had thought that upon his return, a steady ascent would suffice to make him an invincible being, even without reaching the heights of his past glory.

With his power alone, he could subdue any adversary, making the stars quiver and the cosmos bow in respect.

But now...

In just over two months since his return, Chu Yi had witnessed many astonishing things.

This put Chu Yi on high alert.

He hadn't forgotten that this was Earth!

As the light and shadow in the Star Tower had indicated, Earth's Milky Way Galaxy was considered a barren one within the vast universe.

Yet, even within such a desolate system, on a planet with the most rudimentary civilization, Chu Yi had encountered numerous wonders.

He couldn't begin to fathom the overwhelming shock he would experience if the entire universe's secrets were unveiled before him!

Thus, Chu Yi understood that he needed to play it smart.

This cunning approach didn't mean he should just skulk away and practice in seclusion; it meant that he should avoid using certain things carelessly.

Like at this moment...

Chu Yi briefly pondered whether to act now or wait for the future, and he swiftly made his decision.

If he chose to assimilate it right away, he would gain immense power quickly, but such power might seem insignificant within the grand scope of Cosmic Civilization. Moreover, his unique traits could attract unwanted complications.

On the other hand, if he refrained from assimilation and decided to wait until his resources were sufficient...

Chu Yi realized he didn't even have to choose anymore!

The advantages of waiting far outweighed the immediate gains of assimilation.

Suppressing the excitement within, Chu Yi took advantage of the solitude, opened his space equipment, and discreetly stowed away the Chaos Origin Crystal.