C217 Ambush the Only Truth!

Today, Chu Yi provided invaluable assistance to those government officials.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he saved their lives.

Upon discovering that the forbidden technique of killing harnessed the power of ashes, Chu Yi was certain that if the officials had to endure it themselves, they would have faced instantaneous obliteration!

This was the power of ashes!

A precursor to the invincible power of destruction—the power of Eradication. Apart from a select few Origin Powers like the powers of life, death, and space, all other forces paled in comparison to the power of ashes.

By intervening, Chu Yi had effectively averted a catastrophic disaster.

Of course, Chu Yi was aware that despite the risks he took, the gains were beyond measure!

The advancement in his realm alone, leaping from the initial stages of High Order to the pinnacle of Gold rank, was incredibly rewarding.

But even more critical than that was the power of ashes!

This was the true boon that Chu Yi had gained!

Integrating the power of ashes into his being, Chu Yi was uncertain if it was a blessing or a curse, as such a practice was unheard of even in the Primordial Immortal Demon World.

Not even the Immortal Demon Temple had records of such a feat.

In this instance, Chu Yi had truly forged a path that no one before him had taken.

Before, even though Chu Yi was formidable, he was merely operating under the auspices of the Immortal Demon Temple. His achievements were confined within the framework it provided.

Without the support of the Immortal Demon Temple, Chu Yi would have amounted to nothing.

But now...

"The power of ashes, though its effects are currently unknown to me, seems likely to be incredibly fearsome!"

Chu Yi recognized that the power of ashes was his ultimate trump card, not to be used lightly under normal circumstances.

Simply put, the power of ashes had the distinct characteristic of devouring, destroying, and assimilating.

Once Chu Yi wielded the power of ashes to vanquish an adversary, the foe would be reduced to ashes and absorbed into his own body.

A modest amount of the power of ashes was trivial for Chu Yi; he could forcefully suppress it with his primordial spirit. But should the quantity of the power of ashes increase, Chu Yi would be left with no recourse.

"So, it's imperative that I control the quantity of the Ashen Power!"

The Ashen Power cannot be destroyed, unless one possesses the Origin Power — or rather, the Power of Creation.

Chu Yi wouldn't even consider the Origin Power. It's akin to the Power of Termination, a force that's utterly unrefinable and unattainable.

Hence, the Power of Creation is somewhat more plausible. Though Chu Yi regards it as a mere figment, it's at least grounded in reality.

Naturally, even if it's rarely usable, the more aces up one's sleeve, the better. Moreover, this will greatly aid Chu Yi in deciphering the Ashen Power and even the Power of Destruction in the future.

In his past life within the Immortal Demon Temple, Chu Yi lamented his inability to analyze the Ashen Power. But this time, it's a different story.

At this thought, Chu Yi's eyes brimmed with barely concealed excitement.

Then...

"Big brother, something seems off about this road..."

Since the incident with Lee Zi, Chu Yi has made it a point to always engage his primordial spirit power when accompanying her, to prevent a recurrence of that perilous event.

Chu Yi was acutely aware!

The flying car's trajectory was entirely different from the one they took coming here. Of course, Chu Yi wouldn't be puzzled by a mere change of route.

After all, there are countless ways home.

But the current heading...

It was unmistakably veering towards the outskirts!

The driver remained silent upon hearing Chu Yi's query.

Chu Yi's brow furrowed, and Lee Zi, sitting next to him, also sensed the anomaly.

"Where are you taking us?"

Without constant vigilance, one would never detect the shift in destination. Lee Zi was unaware, not being Chu Yi.

But with Chu Yi's prompt, Lee Zi too noticed the changing scenery.

The high-rises were dwindling, replaced by increasingly dilapidated structures!

Clearly, they were not moving towards the city center.

Chu Yi and Lee Zi's residence, though aged, was still centrally located — an 'urban village' in its own right.

But the flying car's current direction...

Perhaps it was Lee Zi's melodious voice that finally prompted the driver to respond, as he found her tone delightful to the ear.

"As expected of the most promising prodigy among the younger generation. Not only is his strength impressive, but his potential is truly extraordinary. He's also incredibly observant..."

"Indeed, quite impressive..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yi immediately realized that the man was no mere driver for a government official.

It was quite clear. Setting aside past favors, Chu Yi's current special status and significance alone were enough to deter any government official with a grudge from acting on their petty schemes.

He was backed by the Aristocratic Alliance, and unlike others, Chu Yi had the support of a War God Level powerhouse like Chu Tianfeng!

Even more critical was the imminent national examination and the country war!

If Chu Yi could indeed top the national college entrance exam and secure a victory for the Adirang Region in the country war, the benefits to those government bigwigs would be immense!

They might disregard Chu Tianfeng and the Aristocratic Alliance, but they would certainly consider their own interests.

Therefore, targeting him now was out of the question!

Then...

Could it be Zhang Zhongqi?

But that seemed unlikely, too. After their conflict, Chu Yi had left immediately, keeping Zhang in his sight the whole time. There was no chance for him to have orchestrated a plot against Chu Yi in such a short span.

Then...

In a flash, Chu Yi had a realization...

"Are you from the Demon Clan, or are you a proponent of the 'only truth'?"

Chu Yi had regained his composure.

"Haha, clever, very clever!"

"It's no surprise the organization has ranked you, Chu Yi, in the seventh position!"

"But after tonight's battle, I suspect you'll climb into the top three..."

Seventh, organization...

If Chu Yi hadn't figured out the other party's identity by now, he might as well have thrown in the towel.

"The only truth..."

Chu Yi uttered these words with vehemence.

This wasn't his first encounter with the 'only truth'. Zhao Jun, a member of the 'only truth', had previously attempted to kill Lee Zi and Chu Yi, but his strength was insufficient, and Chu Yi had turned the tables on him.

Now, the 'only truth' was persistent, sending an even more formidable warrior.

Indeed, Chu Yi had sensed the other party's level of cultivation.

A High Order Diamond Level Great General!

From the beginning, Chu Yi recognized the other party's strength, but he didn't give it much thought at the time. He simply assumed the individual was merely the driver and bodyguard for a government bigwig.

After all, the person who had picked up him and Lee Zi that morning had already attained the High Order of Gold.

Now, facing a bigwig's personal driver and bodyguard, it wasn't far-fetched to consider him a High Order Diamond Level.

So, Chu Yi didn't overthink it.

In this regard, it's unfair to fault Chu Yi.

"Actually, I'm quite curious. You must have been in the banquet hall earlier. Even if you hadn't, you surely must have witnessed my strength," Chu Yi said, his voice steady. Where others might panic in such a situation, Chu Yi remained unaffected.

"So, why do you dare to act this way?"

"Or do you believe you have the confidence to defeat me?"

Chu Yi didn't regard the other as a true top-tier Diamond Level existence.

A mere High Order Diamond Level likely wouldn't stand a chance against Zhang Zhongqi.

And if Zhang Zhongqi couldn't match him, how could this Diamond, who claimed to be the only truth, be confident enough to think he could defeat or even slay him?

The driver's laughter suddenly filled the air.

"Yes, I did plan to take you down on my own. While my strength is comparable to that of military officials, based on your earlier display, killing you seemed manageable."

"However, your subsequent explosion of power was truly astonishing..."

At this point, the sole Diamond sighed, "Honestly, I owe Zhang Zhongqi some gratitude. If he hadn't so rashly offended you, forcing you to show your true capabilities, I might have been in trouble this time."

Having remained undercover for many years, even becoming the personal guard to a minister-level figure, it's fair to say that this sole Diamond had done quite well for himself.

He had encountered countless top-tier talents and prodigies, many of whom ranked highly on the lists.

Yet, he never struck.

Because he didn't deem it worthwhile.

As the only Diamond, he was acutely aware that he had only one opportunity to act, meaning he could eliminate only one genius or monster.

After the kill, he would never linger, regardless of whether the flaw had been cleared. Thus, the opportunity was singular.

He refused to squander his invaluable, one-time chance on mere fodder. It had to be a top-tier talent to justify the action. The rewards and resources from slaying such a prodigy were beyond imagination.

Yet, for an ordinary top talent or a lesser prodigy, the Diamond deemed it unworthy. He had made significant sacrifices to reach his current status and had already amassed considerable resources.

Decades of patience had finally paid off. Chu Yi!

Undoubtedly, Chu Yi was an exceptional talent, hailed by many as the prodigy of their era, a figure akin to a War God.

Ranked seventh on the kill list of the only truth, eliminating Chu Yi promised benefits that could propel him to the pinnacle of Diamond status, or even grant a glimmer of hope towards the divine realm.

He was resolute in his decision to strike.

Even without tonight's prime opportunity, he was prepared to entice Chu Yi into the open and forge his own chance for the kill.

Regrettably, no one anticipated Chu Yi's defiance of the natural order.

Had it not been for the fierce clash between Zhang Zhongqi and Chu Yi, he might well have met his demise!

Despite being a High Order Diamond, he felt slightly outmatched by Zhang Zhongqi. Superior in realm, he was no match for Zhang Zhongqi, especially in a fight to the death.

Yet, Chu Yi managed to utterly dominate Zhang Zhongqi without resistance, an act that defied all logic!

He suspected that tonight, his sentiments were shared by many.