C220 The Terrifying Lee Zi!
Adams and his companions witnessed a spectacle of opulence they had never encountered in their lifetimes. It was a scene that left them in awe, one that seemed to transcend time itself.
Before their eyes, five resplendent beams of light emerged, swirling around Lee Zi's body, continuously appearing, merging, and intertwining.
The five forms of genetic power materialized, etching a vivid impression upon their minds.
"Five types! There are five types!"
"Five different kinds of genetic power!"
"But wasn't her genetic power supposed to be shattered?!"
"Why, why are there five types of genetic power?!"
Previously, Lee Zi was known to possess merely two types of genetic power.
But now, she wielded five!
Five types of genetic power...
Had such a thing ever been recorded in the annals of the Terran Federation's history?
No one could say for certain. It might have existed, or perhaps not. Yet, within the scope of their historical knowledge, such a being had never been documented.
"We can't wait any longer!"
Adams realized that although Lee Zi seemed unaware of her actions, if they allowed her to finish, they could be in grave danger.
Lee Zi's appearance was astonishing, and the emergence of five types of genetic power had completely upended their worldviews. Yet, in this critical moment, they remembered who they were, their mission, and most importantly, Lee Zi's level.
Indeed, no matter how miraculous Lee Zi's abilities seemed, she remained a Silver Level warrior.
Silver, no matter how formidable, could it truly compare to Diamond?
And so...
"Attack!"
In a flash, Adams and his allies sprang into action.
Their formidable power coalesced in an instant. Though none of the trio were among the elite Diamonds, merely average or commonplace at their level, they could not match the government's heavyweights. But their status as Diamonds was undeniable.
Diamonds, three of them, while Lee Zi was but a solitary Silver. The chasm between their levels was simply too vast.
In their minds, regardless of whatever ace Lee Zi might hold, they were confident that their assault would swiftly bring her down.
Their speed was extraordinary, each unleashing their full potential.
Regrettably for them...
Their speed was indeed impressive, but Lee Zi was faster still!
In that moment, Adams and the others beheld a sight to remember.
A boundless, brilliant light seemed to brighten the cosmos itself.
Lee Zi stood enveloped in this infinite radiance, resembling an eternal and exalted deity.
This was the Goddess, the most beautiful and powerful deity beneath the Nine Heavens!
The five prismatic lights swiftly merged into Lee Zi's body. For a moment, they glimpsed five indistinct apparitions materializing behind her. The visions were unclear and vanished as quickly as they appeared, leaving them questioning if they had experienced illusions.
Yet, the brief glimpse of those phantoms left them profoundly shaken, as if they had witnessed the presence of some supreme beings!
The astonishment didn't end there. As Lee Zi became shrouded in countless beams of light, myriad intricate runes danced upon her skin before sinking into her flesh.
As the runes faded, the celestial light also cascaded into Lee Zi, unleashing a fearsome aura that erupted from within her.
What seemed like an eternity was, in reality, a mere instant. By the time Adams and his companions reached Lee Zi, the transformation was complete.
Adams knew it was done.
Lee Zi had laid all her cards on the table. They were uncertain of the exact nature of her method, but one thing was clear—
It was immensely powerful.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Adams felt no hatred now, except towards the so-called intelligence organization.
Previously, Adams had regarded the intelligence organization as second to none, for they could always provide precise information about an adversary's capabilities.
But this time...
Adams was truly infuriated!
Was this the so-called 'depleted' genetic power?
Was this what they meant by 'ninety-eight'?
Ninety-eight didn't signify that Lee Zi's strength was the ninety-eighth among her global peers. Rather, it reflected a combination of her talent and significance, ranking her at ninety-eight.
But now...
Having sensed Lee Zi's power, Adams realized how absurd that ranking was!
With such formidable strength and the manifestation of five types of genetic power, Lee Zi deserved to be ranked first—
No, Lee Zi was undoubtedly the one who should be at the top!
While she might currently fall slightly short of Chu Yi's abilities, Adams saw Lee Zi's potential as unmatched for the future.
Regrettably, it was already too late for such reflections.
The unleashed force of their assault had at last reached Lee Zi.
The three Diamond Level Great Generals were a force to be reckoned with, so fearsome that even the top ten prodigies on the leaderboard would hesitate to confront them.
Yet, in that moment, all they were met with was Lee Zi's smile—a smile brimming with joy and exhilaration.
Their bewilderment was fleeting, for in the very next instant, they felt it!
A single punch!
Confronted with the full-force onslaught of the three Diamond Level Great Generals, Lee Zi responded with just one punch—a punch of utter simplicity!
This, this, this!
But Adams and his companions did not perceive Lee Zi's action as a slight against them.
Quite the contrary, they sensed the circulation of five distinct types of genetic power within her fist!
Such a feat seemed inconceivable, utterly impossible!
How young was Lee Zi?
Even if she had begun her training from the womb, it was inconceivable that she could have merged these five types of genetic power!
It was unthinkable, impossible!
This was no longer a matter of innate talent; it required time, accumulation, and insight!
It was impossible, absolutely impossible!
Yet, the reality stood before them.
What they were witnessing was no illusion—Lee Zi's punch had indeed fused five types of genetic power!
"Not good!"
This thought simultaneously struck Adams and the others.
Despite being far more powerful than Lee Zi, they felt utterly overpowered by her formidable strike!
The events of the evening had far surpassed their expectations.
Now was not the time for astonishment.
At last, the mighty attacks collided.
The fearsome power instantly surged through the cosmos!
Three figures were sent flying, but before they could even touch the ground, the goddess-like figure of beauty was on the move again!
Her speed, though not as swift as the Imminent Skyline, was still incredibly fast.
In a mere instant, she was already at the side of a Great General.
Her velocity surpassed even that of Adams and the other two Diamond Levels.
Even at their peak, they likely could not have evaded Lee Zi's assault, and now...
They had already experienced the impact of the initial clash.
It was indeed five types of genetic power, which, upon collision, had infiltrated their bodies.
This was the dread of a genetic warrior—not only did their genetic power provide a horrific boost, but once it entered the body of an adversary, eradicating it would come at a tremendous cost.
If they had known about Lee Zi's formidable strength, they wouldn't have taken any action this time.
After all, Adams and his two companions hadn't forgotten that their target for the evening wasn't Lee Zi, but Chu Yi!
Even injured, Chu Yi's strength was on par with any of the three of them.
And if Lee Zi were to team up with Chu Yi...
In a mere moment, all three realized the gravity of their situation.
They stood no chance against the likes of Chu Yi and Lee Zi.
Not even the most elite Diamond Level Great Generals or those at the Half Step to War God Level could take down Chu Yi...
So, upon realizing the futility of their mission, their only thought was—
Escape!
Indeed, Adams and his associates were decisive. They chose not to engage in a futile battle. They didn't wait until they were utterly powerless and unable to flee before they thought of escaping.
Their decision to retreat so early was not just due to Lee Zi's overwhelming power, but also because of their own resoluteness.
Yes, a resolute kind of cowardice!
As Adams and the others pondered their next move, Lee Zi had already confronted one of the Great Generals.
Without a moment's hesitation, she launched a punch.
This punch was as powerful as any she had thrown before!
The trio was terrified. They now understood that the previous punch was merely Lee Zi's standard attack, not the full extent of her power intended for them!
So, how could this be possible?
In an instant, the Diamond targeted by Lee Zi was sent flying, spewing blood from its mouth in a gruesome sight.
Just one punch, that's all it took!
A single punch had utterly vanquished a High Order Diamond!
This was beyond belief!
"Damn it, Silver!"
Could this really be Silver Level?
Could Silver possibly wield such immense power?
It was unthinkable, utterly inconceivable!
They refused to believe the scene unfolding before their eyes!
Diamond?
They would have believed if Lee Zi were a Peak Diamond, or even at the Half Step to War God Level!
But the idea of Silver being this powerful was ludicrous!
Regrettably, they no longer had the luxury of time to ponder.
For in the next instant, Lee Zi was already charging at the second Great General.
Having seen Lee Zi's speed, they knew that once targeted by her, they would meet the same fate as the previous Great General, effortlessly subdued by Lee Zi's might.
Therefore, the Great General, who was directly confronting Lee Zi, had descended into utter madness. He had unleashed countless measures of his genetic power, desperate to withstand Lee Zi's onslaught.
Meanwhile, Adams was done with any hesitation.
To kill Chu Yi?
That notion was utterly laughable!
Even if they joined forces, it was doubtful they could succeed—
No, it was certain they couldn't!
Despite any hidden aces they hadn't yet revealed, and their potential to grow even stronger, they were inevitably facing defeat this time.
Lacking the confidence to triumph over Lee Zi, even with all their aces played, the addition of Chu Yi—a peer in strength—sealed their fate.
They were facing certain death.
