C193 You All Just Watch Obediently(3)

Chu Yi was well aware that it was an impossibility.

Lee Zi's potential would never surpass his own, because everything she had become was shaped by him.

"Chu Yi, who are these people?"

Lee Zi had been entirely engrossed in the battle and was oblivious to the events unfolding around her.

That was to be expected. With Chu Yi at her side, she didn't need to concern herself with anything else.

So, during the fight, she was completely absorbed.

Once the battle concluded, she was greeted by the scene before her.

Chu Yi gave a slight pout.

"These were meant to be a rough challenge."

"However, it seems their strength isn't all that impressive."

Upon hearing this, the seven prodigies hung their heads even lower.

Indeed, they had come to present a rough challenge!

But their abilities were far from the lackluster level Chu Yi had suggested.

They longed to object, yet they found no means to do so.

There was no helping it. Chu Yi didn't need to elaborate; merely his aura was enough to subdue them completely, leaving them without the slightest ability to resist.

And Lee Zi...

She was equally formidable.

In fact, if she chose to, she could take them on one-on-one or even three at a time!

Hearing from others that their strength wasn't great might stir some resentment.

But coming from Chu Yi...

They had no choice but to suppress any objections!

"So, what's the story with you all?"

"We've been eliminated..."

The seven prodigies remained silent.

If they could, they would wish for Chu Yi to spare them.

But was that even a possibility?

Having already attempted an attack on Chu Yi, could they expect mercy from him?

They knew they wouldn't have allowed it if the roles were reversed.

Moreover...

They were reluctant to concede defeat, but the overwhelming pressure bearing down on them was simply too much to withstand.

Without conceding, they were convinced Chu Yi would maintain this relentless suppression.

Currently, the entire city of Redmarsh was tuned into the live broadcast!

Even if each broadcast room wasn't packed, there were still millions witnessing their humiliating defeat!

Their own family members were among the viewers.

The shame was palpable.

If there was any conceivable way, they would refuse to concede. But the truth was, they were utterly out of options.

"Yes..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yi nodded in acknowledgment.

Instantly, the immense pressure that had been weighing down on the seven prodigies vanished into thin air.

In that moment, they regained control over their own bodies.

But...

The embarrassment was overwhelming!

Chu Yi regarded the seven prodigies with an expression of utter calmness. "Be more discerning in the future."

"Think about it, if you're going to cause trouble, you should pick on the weakest."

They all knew this principle well!

Yet, the issue was that, in their eyes, Chu Yi and Lee Zi had appeared to be the easiest targets!

But who could have predicted...

At this moment, the seven were beginning to doubt whether Chu Yi and Lee Zi—

Or rather, if Chu Yi alone were to unleash his full strength, then not just the seven of them, but perhaps even seventy prodigies wouldn't stand a chance.

They had clashed with Chu Yi...

Well, it could be considered a clash.

They were now painfully aware of the vast chasm between themselves and Chu Yi.

They couldn't imagine any prodigy capable of besting Chu Yi.

"Even those most fearsome prodigies probably wouldn't be a match for Chu Yi!"

"Especially if they're only at the Gold Elementary level, they'd definitely be no match for him!"

With this realization, the seven prodigies felt slightly less mortified.

After all, if even the most formidable prodigies couldn't stand against Chu Yi, what chance would they have?

Chu Yi, taking Lee Zi with him, departed, leaving the seven prodigies behind to stand in their place, sighing in helpless resignation.

"Tell me, you guys..."

"Why did you insist on challenging those who've already been eliminated?"

As the seven prodigies were ruing their ill-fated decisions, a figure emerged.

Seeing the newcomer, the seven offered a reluctant bow.

This was the Guardian.

"Sir, we truly didn't know..."

One of the prodigies managed to say, caught between laughter and tears.

They didn't even need to be aware of Chu Yi's strength; had they simply paid attention to Lee Zi's capabilities, they likely would have called off their plan.

But they had been blinded by the allure of advancement, and their past experiences had led them to this point of no return.

"Ah, indeed, we didn't know..."

"If we had known what Chu Yi had accomplished before, we wouldn't have been so reckless..."

What did he do?

The seven were taken aback.

"Now that you've been eliminated, it's okay to tell you."

The Guardian gave the seven a sidelong glance, and they instantly seemed disheartened upon hearing his words.

"Do you realize?"

"You were fortunate this time!"

"It's a good thing you didn't harbor a murderous intent. You even held back some of your power when the urge to kill was nearly upon you."

"Otherwise..."

The Guardian shook his head. "I wouldn't have been able to save you..."

Upon hearing this, the seven geniuses were momentarily stunned, a flicker of unease in their eyes.

"Sir, you must be joking."

"Can Chu Yi's strength really measure up to yours?"

The Guardians are all Diamond Level Great Generals. How could Chu Yi possibly compare?

So, when the Guardian made such a statement, not one of the seven geniuses believed him.

The Guardian nodded. "You're correct."

"The gap in strength between Chu Yi and me is indeed vast."

The seven geniuses breathed a sigh of relief.

The idea of a young upstart rivaling a Diamond Level Great General, even an Elementary one, was hard for them to swallow.

"Because, for Chu Yi, killing me would be effortless..."

The seven geniuses were petrified.

"Did you know that just yesterday, Chu Yi slew a mid-tier Diamond Level Demonic Beast?"

"Impossible!"

"I don't believe it!"

"That's absurd!"

Their reactions were vehement, a skepticism that would normally infuriate the mighty.

But the Guardian wasn't angry; he simply shook his head.

He understood how unbelievable it sounded, yet it was the truth.

It wasn't just them; even he had taken a long time to come to terms with the news.

And that was only after he had seen the videos himself.

"Let it be. Once you leave, you can check it out for yourselves."

"The video of Chu Yi defeating that Diamond Level beast is still featured prominently on the official website..."

The seven geniuses fell silent.

If that was the case, the likelihood of fabrication was virtually nil.

Yet, they still struggled to believe it.

After all, after all...

There was no 'after all' left to say...

...

"It's almost over."

"Yes, the three-day competition has come to an end just like that. I find myself feeling a bit nostalgic..."

"If it weren't for Chu Yi's spectacular performance in the past two days, I might have found the whole thing rather dull. But the competition on the third day? Absolutely thrilling!"

For the first two days, everyone was busy battling monsters and leveling up.

While Chu Yi was doing the same, he was taking on a massive dragon, which was a clear step up from the lesser creatures the others were tackling.

The level of excitement was on a whole different scale.

However, the final day was truly spectacular.

On that day, hardly anyone was grinding levels by fighting monsters.

The seven prodigies came to the same conclusion, and naturally, the other equally talented individuals who had been similarly educated reached the same realization.

As a result, the last day was essentially a free-for-all melee.

There were alliances that fought until it was impossible to tell who was aligned with whom.

Some formed pacts filled with mutual distrust, only to be outmaneuvered and eliminated.

And, of course, there were numerous intense confrontations.

Groups banded together to overpower those who were isolated, or larger groups dominated smaller ones.

Still, there were no significant shifts among the top contenders.

Previously, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were among the rare few who had formed a 'team' among the candidates.

But on the third day, Chu Yi and Lee Zi's duo became the smallest group in the field.

By the afternoon, most of the prodigies had formed teams with at least four or five members.

However, Chu Yi and Lee Zi's formidable strength was so fearsome that they remained unchallenged.

As for the elite few at the very top...