C188 Chu Yi's Decision(2)
They likely never imagined he possessed space equipment!
Had it not been for the journey to the Stellar Tower, Chu Yi would have faced quite the challenge in transporting the Chaos Origin Crystals. But now...
The rain fell gently...
Turning, he observed Lee Zi, still brimming with excitement and tirelessly hunting for treasures. Chu Yi's gaze softened considerably.
The lair of this formidable demon was brimming with valuable items, the collective worth of which could easily surpass billions.
Yet, when compared to the Chaos Origin Crystals he had acquired...
There was simply no comparison. They were not even in the same league.
Chu Yi shot Lee Zi a meaningful glance.
Despite the pervasive darkness, a warrior needs only the faintest glimmer to discern much. Lee Zi, aided by the dim light of a flashlight, caught Chu Yi's eye.
Suppressing the thrill within, Lee Zi surveyed the vast wealth of resources, now somewhat conflicted.
"Chu Yi, are all these treasures ours?" she asked.
Chu Yi's smile was tinged with an air of enigmatic confidence.
"Since we were the ones who vanquished that supreme demon, all of this is rightfully ours!"
Chu Yi held this belief with unwavering certainty.
Setting other considerations aside, the Federation's power players wouldn't dare cross him over such a 'trivial' bounty of resources.
Indeed, to the average person, resources valued in the trillions were beyond comprehension, but to those at the pinnacle of power, they were merely trivial.
These were, after all, just resources, not treasures of inestimable worth.
Every family that had stood for over fifty years in Redmarsh boasted fortunes well into the billions!
And those were the lesser clans. The elite houses would hardly blink at a trillion in resources.
And Chu Yi himself...
His demonstrated prowess far exceeded that of any ordinary prodigy.
No longer confined to the ranks of the youth, slaying that Diamond-tier demon signified Chu Yi's ascent into the echelons of the mighty.
A man of his stature, with boundless potential for the future, was not someone many would choose to provoke.
Thus, Chu Yi was supremely confident that all these spoils were his to claim.
In the live stream, a hush fell over the countless viewers.
They conceded that Chu Yi was right.
It's often said that wealth can tempt the heart, but it really depends on what kind of wealth and who possesses it.
"Alright, let's get started with inventorying these items."
"Once we're back, I'll get in touch with the elder to see if he can arrange for someone to collect them."
Our primary goal for this journey has been met, and as for the remaining items...
They were definitely needed, but Chu Yi was no longer in a rush to acquire them...
Stepping out of the dark cave once again, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were greeted by the sunlight, filling them with an immense sense of joy.
"This time, the haul has been incredibly substantial..."
Lee Zi nodded in agreement, almost instinctively.
Sure, the viewers might think Chu Yi was referring to the plethora of resources, but Lee Zi understood that those weren't what Chu Yi truly valued.
"Alright, now it's time for you to focus on your training!"
With the defeat of the formidable Demonic Beast, Chu Yi's points had surged, and it seemed unlikely that Lee Zi could catch up, no matter how hard she tried.
Now that Chu Yi had no further desires, it was time to assist Lee Zi in her advancement.
Chu Yi had come to appreciate how valuable a sharp intellect could be.
Take Lee Zi, for example; her combat experience was growing exponentially.
And it wasn't just instinct she relied on in battle—she preferred to think her way through. Even with the power to dominate any challenge, Lee Zi habitually used the least amount of effort to resolve any issue.
This approach had its pros and cons.
But for now, the advantages certainly outweighed the drawbacks.
Meanwhile, traffic to the Redmarsh City official educational website was dwindling, but the news of Chu Yi's victory over the peak Demonic Beast was spreading like wildfire.
Chu Yi had achieved many firsts, and there was no overstating it—many now saw him as the valedictorian of this year's national exam.
Yes, it was a sure thing, with no room for mishaps.
Although many hadn't witnessed the event, there were plenty of replays available on the official site.
Once the footage was edited and released, the Redmarsh Education website was sure to see another surge of activity.
He walked with intermittent pauses.
Chu Yi no longer needed to sense the aura of the Origin Substance; he was utterly at ease, reverting to his usual demeanor. He was searching for a suitable Demonic Beast for Lee Zi to hone her skills against.
This time, Chu Yi's score had soared to over 28,000 points. To put it bluntly, aside from Lee Zi, even if you combined the points of all the other prodigies on the leaderboard, they likely wouldn't match Chu Yi's tally.
Consequently, Chu Yi's hold on first place was rock-solid.
And as for Lee Zi, securing second place was all but guaranteed.
The contender in third place lagged behind Lee Zi by more than 6,000 points.
To bridge such a gap by hunting Silver Demonic Beasts, one would need to vanquish at least sixty. While strength wasn't an issue, time certainly was. Unlike Chu Yi and Lee Zi, who could dispatch their foes with a mere gesture, even the most exceptional talents and monstrous geniuses, including those of the Gold Level, would need some time to defeat a Silver Commander-level Demonic Beast.
Besides, it's not as if a horde of Silver Demonic Beasts would just stand around waiting to be slain!
Thus, the top two spots seemed set in stone.
Of course, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were oblivious to these developments. Inside the Stellar Tower, they were cut off from the internet.
They were aware that rankings might have been established by now, but the examinees had no way of viewing them.
Nonetheless, Chu Yi was brimming with confidence. He was in first place, and Lee Zi was right behind him in second. After all, during their time in the first gymnasium, Chu Yi had scrutinized every single examinee, and there was no one who posed a significant challenge to either him or Lee Zi—not even those so-called Gold rank geniuses.
