C204 The Banquet(1)

Gold High Order!

Lee Zi had advanced from Elementary to High Order, and Chu Yi had achieved the same feat!

Gold High Order!

A smile of happiness briefly lit up Chu Yi's eyes.

In the past, such an achievement would have thrilled him, but now, it was just a moment of joy.

Chu Yi's outlook had evolved; he was no longer the person he once was.

Moreover, he was aware that his true power had yet to fully emerge.

His circumstances were also distinct from the others.

While some might need to consolidate their realm and, despite abundant resources, find it difficult to rapidly enhance their cultivation, Chu Yi was an exception.

His original realm was already exceptionally high, rendering such concerns trivial. Furthermore, Chu Yi didn't harbor great expectations for his physical body.

Of course, if he could bolster his physical strength, Chu Yi would be delighted.

But if not, he wouldn't go out of his way to achieve it.

To Chu Yi, the intrinsic strength of his physical body was paramount. As long as it could support his heaven-defying primordial spirit and allow his power to fully manifest, nothing else mattered.

That was Chu Yi's true focus.

"This upcoming national war..."

"It will undoubtedly be the moment I reach my pinnacle!"

Following the national war, the Milky Way Academy awaits.

Chu Yi harbored no doubts about securing one of the three coveted spots.

And he wasn't alone in this belief; Lee Zi felt the same.

Milky Way Academy...

Though Chu Tianfeng hadn't gone into detail about the academy, Chu Yi was far from clueless.

Destined to be the sanctuary all life in the Milky Way Galaxy aspires to, the prestige of the Milky Way Academy was self-evident.

Once admitted, with his qualifications, Chu Yi's rate of progression would be incredibly swift.

Indeed, Chu Yi's immediate goal was to attain the status of War God.

All else would be addressed after achieving that milestone.

On Earth, the title of War God might represent the ultimate achievement for all practitioners and people. But Chu Yi knew that even within this cosmos, War God was merely the beginning.

Thus, his march forward was relentless.

Having broken through once more, Chu Yi, now with an even more formidable realm, was acutely aware of his own terrifying potential.

His combat prowess had increased dramatically compared to before.

"Even a top-tier High Order Diamond Demon stands no chance against me now!"

The last peak Demon that Chu Yi had slain was merely Intermediate Level.

Yet, despite his seemingly effortless demeanor, Chu Yi had actually employed numerous tactics.

But now, to slay such a formidable Demon, Chu Yi wouldn't need to bother with such complexities.

"At this point, I suppose only a Genius Level Diamond High Order General could possibly contend with me!"

A Genius Level Diamond Great General is a being with combat strength that stands out even among the strongest.

Such a warrior is not outmatched by a Demonic Beast of the same caliber.

With a sufficient array of techniques, he could even defeat those top-tier Demonic Beasts.

Naturally, facing a top-tier Demonic Beast with a fearsome lineage might still be beyond his reach.

These top-tier Demonic Beasts are akin to the Genius Level Diamond among humans.

"Now, I truly qualify as one of the elite powerhouses of humanity."

"If I were to unleash my full combat strength..."

"Then surely, the term 'top-tier' wouldn't be an exaggeration..."

Fully unlocking my combat strength, even if it's just the Star Body, gives me the confidence to confront a War God, perhaps even to vanquish one.

"I'm curious to see how much strength I can now gain."

"I suspect my cultivation speed is significantly faster than it used to be!"

When Chu Yi first stepped into the Gold Realm, he could increase his strength by nearly a hundredfold each day.

That rate was already astonishing, and it's doubtful that even the prodigies from the Immortal Demon World with their Stardust Bodies could match it here.

But now...

As dusk turned to night, Chu Yi delved into his cultivation.

While he was already among the most formidable in the human race, his power paled in comparison to the vastness of the universe.

Chu Yi preferred to keep everything under his control, and only formidable strength could ensure that.

So, he cultivated!

Cultivation always made time pass swiftly.

By the time the morning sun cast its rays, Chu Yi had finished his daily cultivation.

The outcome...

"Excellent!"

"144 kg of strength!"

To have gained 144 kg of strength overnight was nothing short of phenomenal!

You should know that even for those geniuses and Genius Level Diamond Level Great Generals, their strength wouldn't increase by more than 50 kg after a single night of cultivation!

"The power of the primordial spirit has captured countless stars, and with my unique traits, my cultivation speed is astoundingly fast!"

At this moment, even Chu Yi couldn't help but marvel at his own progress.

His cultivation speed was now even faster than those experts who relied on resources to advance.

It was almost inconceivable.

*Beep! Beep! Beep!*

He picked up his communicator and saw it was his grandfather calling.

Without hesitation, Chu Yi answered.

"Grandson, how have you been these last couple of days?"

Seeing his grandfather making faces on the screen, Chu Yi was momentarily taken aback.

But he quickly grasped the situation and felt somewhat exasperated.

It seemed his grandfather enjoyed a good bit of gossip!

"Grandfather, let's focus on the important issues..."

Chu Yi was aware his grandfather wouldn't reach out just to indulge in idle chatter.

"Ah, but having a great-grandson is also very important," Chu Tianfeng muttered under his breath.

Indeed, it was the kind of muttering that Chu Yi could hear loud and clear.

However, Chu Tianfeng was not one to lose sight of what mattered; he knew when it was time for serious talk.

"Grandson, the date for the national exam has been set—it's the day after tomorrow."

The day after tomorrow...

Lee Zi had been cultivating on the first day, and I had been cultivating on the second day. Today was the third day.

So, after a day of rest, the day after tomorrow would be the fifth day!

That meant there were four full days to prepare for the national exam!

The extended preparation time reflected the high level of attention the government officials were paying to this event.

"The national exam will be held in Fairmoor."

"We'll need to set off tomorrow afternoon."

"Also, there's a celebration banquet scheduled for tonight."

They had mentioned a banquet to celebrate the achievements of those entering the national exam, but Chu Yi had thought that plan had been forgotten.

To his surprise, it was happening tonight.

As for the banquet, Chu Yi wasn't particularly interested. He even found the idea quite bothersome.

For many, such a banquet might be a prime opportunity to rub elbows with the influential, but to Chu Yi, it held little appeal.

If he had his way, Chu Yi would have skipped it entirely.

Yet, upon digesting the elder's words, Chu Yi resolved to attend—this time was a must.

The reason was straightforward: the event wasn't just any banquet, but one that also doled out rewards.

And these weren't the usual, prearranged kind of rewards; they were spontaneous, additional ones.

Beyond the assured prizes, there were extra resources up for grabs, and Chu Yi was keenly interested.

Even with a net worth in the billions, Chu Yi saw no reason to pass up freebies.

He made up his mind to go.

Naturally, Lee Zi would be going as well.

Where Chu Yi went, Lee Zi was sure to follow.

With his plans for the day set, Chu Yi wasted no time.

He reached out to Lee Zi via her communicator, briefed her on the situation, and then stepped out of his home.

At the alleyway entrance, he awaited the tardy Lee Zi, his eyes brightening at her arrival.

Despite it being barely more than a day since they last met, Chu Yi noticed Lee Zi's enhanced beauty.

Lee Zi was inherently stunning, and without the constraints of age, she would rival Mrs. Yanran without question.

Now, it appeared...

Chu Yi had slightly miscalculated the extent of Lee Zi's beauty.

He was aware that her life essence's improvement had not only advanced her in all respects but had significantly refined her aura as well.