C20 Evolving

"Although this so-called talent doesn't impact my true combat strength, who wouldn't want to become stronger if given the chance?"

Chu Yi murmured to himself as he nonchalantly placed the Exquisite Fruit on the bed and slowly closed his eyes.

The next moment, the profound secrets of the Heaven Refining Technique burst forth in his mind!

The Heaven Refining Technique was among the elite demonic cultivation methods, far surpassing the Stellar Combat Body that Chu Yi had previously mastered.

As such, he couldn't approach the Heaven Refining Technique as casually as he had with the Stellar Combat Body.

Insight, insight, relentless insight!

The profound secrets of the Heaven Refining Technique continuously surfaced in Chu Yi's thoughts.

Without his exceptional primordial spirit, it would have taken Chu Yi at least three to five years to grasp the first layer of the Heaven Refining Technique.

But now...

Merely half a day later, Chu Yi opened his eyes.

At that moment, a mysterious aura enveloped him, making him seem like a black hole warping the space around him.

"This Heaven Refining Technique truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier demonic cultivation method. Not to mention its power, the complexity of mastering it is beyond any ordinary technique!"

Chu Yi was confident that with his current abilities, he could master any of the numerous top-tier demonic saint techniques within a day.

Yet, the Heaven Refining Technique had taken half a day of his time!

"Let's hope the results are worth it."

Chu Yi glanced at the Exquisite Fruit but refrained from refining it right away.

Instead, he placed it at the corner of the table and walked out of the room.

He had to be discreet; Chu Yi wasn't ready to let his parents in on his situation just yet. There were still things he needed to figure out how to explain.

So, for now, Chu Yi continued to keep up the pretense of attending school.

After waiting on the stairs for two hours, his mother finally made her belated appearance.

Chu Yi adjusted his expression and called out, "Mom, I'm home."

His mother was taken aback by his greeting, then responded in a daze, "Oh my, it's already ten o'clock. Just a moment, Yi. I'll start cooking for you."

As she spoke, she rose to her feet.

Chu Yi felt a hint of helplessness; he understood the reason behind his mother's absent-mindedness.

"Mom, I've already eaten at school."

"And it's only seven o'clock now!"

Chu Yi's mother looked surprised, prompting Chu Yi to quickly offer an explanation.

He had already prepared his excuse when he asked for leave.

The school had decided that the students were too exhausted, so they had canceled the evening study session.

"By the way, Mom, where's Dad?"

Chu Yi inquired with genuine curiosity.

Chu Yi's mother managed a strained smile. "Your dad's been putting in a lot of overtime lately. Don't worry about him."

Chu Yi nodded to show he understood.

"Okay, Mom, I'm going to head back to my room to study. If you get tired, just go ahead and sleep. There's no need to wait up for me."

With those words, Chu Yi retreated to his room.

He already had a plan concerning his parents. He knew that once his strength improved, he'd be able to tackle any issue that came his way!

With this in mind, Chu Yi's gaze intensified.

He retrieved the Exquisite Fruit from the corner of his desk and began his work.

In that moment, Chu Yi closed his eyes, and the same mysterious aura from the afternoon enveloped him once more—a sign that the "Heaven Refining Spell" was in motion.

Almost immediately, a nebulous aura began to spread, eventually enveloping the Exquisite Fruit in Chu Yi's grasp.

As the aura fully encased the Exquisite Fruit, Chu Yi's body gave a slight shudder.

His face, once calm, now rapidly drained of color.

Pain!

Excruciating pain!

Chu Yi had anticipated this.

He was, after all, refining the Origin Substance within the Exquisite Fruit using the "Heaven Refining Spell."

This substance was meant to transform his very being, akin to re-forging Chu Yi anew, and pain was an inevitable part of the process.

What caught Chu Yi off guard was the intensity of the pain—it far exceeded his expectations.

His pallor and the trembling were just the beginning; the process was far from over.

While it wouldn't take seven days to complete the refinement, he anticipated it would take at least three or four days...

Chu Yi spent the entire night in agony.

Upon awakening, he found that his mother had already left for work.

Gently opening his eyes, he observed the Exquisite Fruit in his hand, noting its subtle changes. Chu Yi decided not to pursue further cultivation at that moment.

His body could no longer sustain itself without nourishment. After a night of intense training, it was time to replenish his energy.

Exiting his bedroom, he discovered that his mother had prepared breakfast for him.

Quickly finishing his meal, Chu Yi exhaled deeply, his eyes filled with unwavering determination as he returned to his room.

With just over a month until the exams, time was running short...

...

Chu Yi endured three excruciating days.

Thanks to his previous experiences with such pain, he was able to stay lucid throughout. Anyone else, even with advanced technological aids, would likely not have been able to maintain such an intense training regimen.

Effort invariably leads to rewards.

Chu Yi was exceedingly pleased with his progress.

The transformation of his physical form and the leap in his life essence were immeasurable by any conventional means, yet Chu Yi could sense the profound changes.

Indeed, in the Immortal Demon World, there existed precise methods to quantify such shifts in life essence.

Now, Chu Yi had every reason to be joyful.

His physical essence might not rival the freakishly talented individuals with extraordinary gifts, but he was certainly among the elite.

Previously, Chu Yi's talent was merely passable, but now he had truly stepped into the realm of humanity's most exceptional talents.

With the support of his primordial spirit, Chu Yi could well be considered among the elite prodigies.

"Very powerful, very satisfying..."

A contented smile played on Chu Yi's lips.

Without undergoing any tests, he was confident that he had achieved the status of a Bronze warrior.

Considering Chu Yi's age, an eighteen-year-old at the Bronze level was indeed a genius, but not the crème de la crème.

Lee Zi, for instance, had already maxed out the Bronze level. Had it not been for her long-term aspirations, she would likely have ascended to the Silver Level by now.

One aspect where they simply couldn't match Chu Yi was in the time spent cultivating!

Less than half a month!

That's all it took for Chu Yi to transform from an ordinary person with barely enough strength to restrain a chicken into a Bronze-level warrior!

What's more, Chu Yi achieved this without relying on genetic power...

He stood up, exhaling softly.

Chu Yi opened the window to take in the resplendent starlight.

He reached out his hand, and the countless stars seemed to hover in mid-air.

Then, the myriad points of light that had been scattered in the atmosphere began to coalesce slowly around Chu Yi.

In just a short while, Chu Yi's arm glistened as if encased in crystal.

The spectacle was utterly bizarre, and Chu Yi quickly took notice, waving his arm gently to scatter the radiant glow.

He flung the window wide open and settled into a cross-legged position on the bed.

Chu Yi had moved his bed next to the window earlier, to better accommodate his practice.

Eyes closed, he slipped into a meditative state almost immediately...