C201 Go Home and Prepare to Break Through!

If it weren't for Chu Tianfeng's reminder, Chu Yi might have completely overlooked the government's elites.

It's important to realize that despite the numerous prodigies within the noble families, the government's overall strength still surpasses theirs.

Indeed, a vast array of resources, including many pharmaceuticals, are tightly controlled by the government.

With an abundance of resources, the tutelage of the most elite experts, a variety of cultivation techniques, and a well-established system, not to mention being the primary liaison with extraterrestrial civilizations and having access to endless alien technology, it's no wonder the government can cultivate top-tier talents.

While noble families limit their search to their own kin, the government casts a wider net, seeking exceptional individuals from across the world without regard for their backgrounds.

The government virtually monopolizes educational resources, significantly increasing the likelihood of discovering talent compared to all the noble families combined.

Thus, it's inconceivable that the government lacks top-tier prodigies.

Chu Yi had never encountered these elite government-bred prodigies in previous battles, nearly causing him to forget the existence of this formidable power.

He now understands that there's a relatively healthy competition between the government and the noble families.

Indeed, a healthy one.

Since it's a competition, neither side wants the other to grow too strong.

Especially not when one has been instrumental in strengthening the other.

Consequently, the government would never freely allow the noble families' scions to access the valuable resources they provide.

Hence, the government's top prodigies are bound to make an appearance!

"They will emerge during the national war!"

"While the third stage of the assessment is underway, the government is also conducting an internal evaluation."

"Those top geniuses cultivated by the government will be eligible to participate in the national examination!"

When the time comes, the adversaries faced in the third stage won't just be the cream of the crop from the noble families, but also the formidable prodigies from within the government's ranks.

"Therefore, I'm not too optimistic about Lee Zi's chances."

Chu Tianfeng was forthright; he didn't consider Chu Yi and Lee Zi to be mere children.

Although they are young, the power they wield is frighteningly immense.

Moreover, the potential they hold for the future is beyond imagination.

Lee Zi simply nodded in agreement. She had already made it clear that she would not disclose her combat form.

Chu Tianfeng's words seemed to be an attempt to reassure himself.

Then, Chu Yi burst into laughter.

"Indeed, if we're talking about Lee Zi right now, she certainly wouldn't suffice..."

His gaze shifted from Chu Tianfeng to Lee Zi, his eyes filled with an indescribable hue.

"But what about the assessment in three or four days?"

Chu Tianfeng paused, a bit taken aback. "Grandson, there are only three, maybe four days left until the fourth stage of the national exam."

He was emphasizing the tight timeframe—just three to four days!

Chu Yi nodded, his smile growing even brighter.

"Grandfather, I'm well aware..."

For the other prodigies, those three or four days are for recuperation.

Even if they haven't sustained injuries, such a brief span of time won't allow for any significant changes.

Moreover, advancing in rank too quickly isn't always beneficial. Regardless of whether they are geniuses, monsters, or ordinary folk, they need to master their newfound power before they can advance further.

However...

For Chu Yi and Lee Zi, these concerns seem to be irrelevant!

Chu Yi's capabilities go without saying.

And Lee Zi...

She has faced off against countless formidable geniuses and monsters in the Elite Battles of the Human Race!

These are the true epitome of genius and monstrosity, all of them at least of the Five-star caliber.

A Five-star Genius would be considered exceptional even within a Fifth Level Civilization.

In a lower-level civilization...

It's not even a question.

Lee Zi has battled these beings numerous times, amassing combat experience that is horrifyingly profound.

Even a sudden leap in her level of cultivation would be a minor issue for her, as long as it's not an excessive jump across several major ranks.

Yet the question remains, how can one elevate their cultivation level?

"Truthfully, I wouldn't advise such a hasty increase in your level of cultivation. Doing so rashly might compromise your foundational strength in the long run."

Chu Tianfeng understood all too well that not only was there a risk of being unable to control one's combat power, but there was also the potential to compromise one's future foundation.

He could sense the deep concern his grandfather had for him.

In other families, such matters might be disregarded. Their focus would be on quickly elevating their status to gain enough strength for competition.

But what of the prodigies' futures?

Unless one was a formidable genius capable of dominating an era, few would bother with their fate. With ample resources, another could always be cultivated later. After all, these families excelled at nurturing exceptional talents.

Chu Yi's smile radiated, "Grandfather, you have nothing to worry about."

"Lee Zi is the one I love, the one destined to be by my side till the end."

"That's why I fully grasp the significance of a solid foundation!"

Had Chu Yi not been aware of this, he would never have dared to reshape Lee Zi's foundation in that decaying universe, risking the wrath of its very essence.

Chu Yi had harnessed an immense force. With such power, elevating Lee Zi to a level beyond anyone's imagination would have been effortless.

Yet, he chose to focus on building her foundation.

Chu Tianfeng knew his grandson well.

Had this been the Chu Yi of two months prior, Chu Tianfeng would have had no confidence in him. But now, facing the Chu Yi of today...

"That's all I wanted to say. Just keep it in mind."

Chu Tianfeng refrained from further comment.

Chu Yi simply nodded, offering no additional words.

As the flying car neared Chu Yi's home, Chu Tianfeng suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Chu Yi, you and Lee Zi should be extra cautious for some time."

"Yes, not just for now, but until you both are strong enough."

Chu Tianfeng's face took on a grave expression.

"I've received information that your ranking in the Sole Truth has skyrocketed, placing you now at seventh..."

The Sole Truth...

Chu Yi's thoughts drifted to Zhao Jun from the past.

The individual in question was a member of the nefarious Church of the Solo Truth. Chu Yi, upon reflecting on the Solo Truth's practices and teachings, didn't see any issue with being targeted by them. Yet, the fact that he was only in seventh place...

"Am I really only in seventh place?" Chu Yi mused.

At his words, Chu Tianfeng's mouth twitched slightly. Despite the Solo Truth being an organization that couldn't show its face in public, its power was undeniably formidable. The greatest challenge, however, was the difficulty in unearthing its members. It was entirely possible for one of your own relatives to be part of the Solo Truth, which is why there was a deep-seated fear of the organization in everyone's hearts.

"Don't underestimate the Solo Truth," Chu Tianfeng warned.

"The information hasn't been confirmed, but it's likely to be very reliable," he continued.

"It's said that there's at least one being of War God Level within the Solo Truth!"

A War God...

Chu Yi's eyes narrowed in concentration. He hadn't anticipated the presence of a War God Level fighter within the Solo Truth. It was common knowledge that even among the elite families, there were no War God Level figures openly acknowledged, let alone Chu Tianfeng himself.

Yet, the Solo Truth, a mere church organization, supposedly had a War God Level expert at its helm. The thought was both exaggerated and shocking.

Still, Chu Yi only felt a slight unease. He wasn't overly concerned with the actions of the Solo Truth. He was confident that they wouldn't casually dispatch a War God Level expert to confront him. After all, without a War God Level expert...

They would simply be delivering themselves to him.

"Grandfather, I'm really curious why I'm only ranked seventh," Chu Yi inquired with genuine interest.

Chu Tianfeng, at a loss for words, finally said, "If you were to fully unleash your Stellar Combat Body, you would undoubtedly be first."

"Even without revealing my combat body, I'm capable of slaying the most formidable demons," Chu Yi asserted. "Could there really be someone more exceptional than me?"

With a resigned shake of his head, Chu Tianfeng replied, "Don't compare our Terran Federation to those other First Level Civilizations..."

No further explanation was necessary; his statement said it all.

Chu Yi nodded in agreement.

There were indeed too many mysteries on Earth.

The sudden appearance of the black coffin and the Chaos Origin Crystal, which had never been seen in the countless epochs of the Immortal Demon World, were just a few examples.

None of these phenomena should be within the grasp of a mere First Level Civilization.

Moreover, Chu Tianfeng had mentioned the unusually high number of powerful individuals on Earth, which was not characteristic of a First Level Civilization.

"Let's not dwell on that. Just remember that you are the sole target of the truth now," Chu Tianfeng advised.

"With the college entrance exams underway and your recent rise to fame, you're under the spotlight, which makes it unlikely for them to act now."

"However, once the national exams are over, that's probably when they'll make their move."

"So, you need to remain vigilant at all times."

Chu Yi nodded, choosing not to elaborate further.

After Chu Tianfeng escorted Chu Yi home, he departed, confident in Chu Yi's safety.

Chu Yi was now the public face of Redmarsh, the city's pride and a key player in the national exams. The government would never allow any harm to come to him under any circumstances.

Thus, Chu Yi's safety was absolutely assured.

Chu Tianfeng may have left, but Lee Zi did not head home.

Lately, Lee Zi had been spending more time at Chu Yi's residence than at her own. Lee Zi's parents had watched Chu Yi grow up and trusted his character, knowing he was dependable.

Now that both Chu Yi and Lee Zi were pursuing the path of martial arts, their parents felt even more at ease.

They were aware that they couldn't offer much help to Lee Zi, but Chu Yi could.

Hence, Lee Zi's frequent visits to Chu Yi's home were met with no objections from her parents.

And as for the gossip and rumors, they had long since learned to disregard such trivialities after enduring many hardships.

That night, within the Chu family home, Chu Yi cautiously retrieved the Chaos Origin Crystal, the size of an infant's head, from his space equipment.

Despite confirming the absence of anyone nearby and extending his senses to their fullest, Chu Yi remained exceedingly cautious.

After all, he was handling a Chaos Origin Crystal.

Even within the Immortal Demon World, Chaos Origin Crystals were regarded as quasi-supreme treasures.

Moreover, those were merely tiny fragments. A colossal Chaos Origin Crystal like the one before him...

Not once had a second such crystal emerged throughout the countless epochs of the Immortal Demon World!

Indeed, the largest Chaos Origin Crystal ever documented paled in comparison to this one—it wasn't even a tenth of its size. They were simply not in the same league.

Chu Yi couldn't help but wonder if this Chaos Origin Crystal, were it to be brought into the Immortal Demon World, might be hailed as one of the top ten supreme treasures across its numerous epochs.

"Chu Yi, what's this?"

So far, Chu Yi hadn't had the chance to properly discuss it with Lee Zi.

"This is known as a Chaos Origin Crystal. It's a true..."

"Supreme treasure!"