C221 The War God Descended!!
Adams had previously contemplated surrender, but this time, he was certain he would give up. Without a moment's hesitation, he turned and fled. As for the two allies he had called upon... well, they were on their own.
It was unfortunate because Adams had a solid plan and was decisive enough to make the right decision immediately. But some things don't go according to plan. He could decide when the battle started, but the end of the battle was now out of his hands.
A shadowy figure suddenly appeared before him, casting a shadow over Adams's eyes. Should he strike? Adams was confident that Chu Yi was wounded, far from his peak condition. In a one-on-one fight, Adams believed he had over a 70% chance of victory.
But at this moment, he wasn't facing Chu Yi alone. Adams had figured out Chu Yi's intention: to delay him. If Lee Zi managed to severely injure the other Great General, then even if all three were at their peak, they might not stand a chance against Chu Yi combined.
He couldn't afford to be held back. That was the singular thought in Adams's mind.
"Move!" Adams, who had always been the epitome of politeness, had no time for niceties now. His life was on the line, and if he didn't escape, death was certain. His usual grace was gone.
A formidable force coalesced in an instant. This was the most powerful and fearsome attack Adams could muster in haste, far more terrifying than any he could unleash in his normal state.
Adams knew this was his final opportunity, and he wouldn't allow anything to go awry. His attack was a fierce display of power.
Regrettably, Adams had made a grave error from the start. He had misjudged Chu Yi's injuries, Lee Zi's capabilities, and most critically, Chu Yi's true strength.
"Did I say you could leave?" A smile played across Chu Yi's face. As Adams unleashed his fearsome power, Chu Yi remained unfazed, his expression as calm as ever.
In that moment, Chu Yi simply raised his arm...
Adams saw it!
He witnessed a scene that was both familiar and utterly different!
Countless stars were cascading from the heavens.
It seemed like the same spectacle had just occurred.
He recalled the terrifying phenomenon triggered by Zhang Zhongqi's use of the forbidden killing technique.
And now, Chu Yi was surrounded by the same phenomenon.
Stars were tumbling down, their light enveloping him. Chu Yi was shrouded in the infinite starlight, hidden within the celestial glow.
To the observer, Chu Yi's current form would seem ethereal, a stark contrast to the god-like visage of Zhang Zhongqi. In this moment, Chu Yi was human, yet he exuded a divine majesty.
Every contradiction found its epitome in Chu Yi.
Could it be that Chu Yi was about to unleash that forbidden killing technique?
In that instant, Adams felt he understood.
He understood once more!
Chu Yi was able to halt Zhang Zhongqi's use of the forbidden technique, a force that even the War God Level Chu Tianfeng couldn't stop!
Yet, Chu Yi had done it!
The truth was now clear!
Chu Yi, too, was versed in this lethal art!
From the beginning, Chu Yi had known the weakness of the forbidden technique!
In that brief moment, Adams had another epiphany.
However...
The malice in Adams's eyes grew more pronounced!
The forbidden technique was immensely powerful.
But did Chu Yi think he was Zhang Zhongqi?
Did he believe that performing such a forbidden technique before the astute Adams would be successful?
The forbidden technique could be disrupted at its inception, not only neutralizing its might but also inflicting a terrible recoil on the user.
Adams had seen through this, and he was determined not to let Chu Yi succeed!
Yet, just as Adams was convinced of his own understanding, convinced that Chu Yi had made a fatal miscalculation, a déjà vu scene unfolded...
The countless stars were absorbed into Chu Yi's body, reminiscent of how Chu Yi had once consumed Zhang Zhongqi's forbidden technique, similar to when Lee Zi had radiated the starlight, becoming one with it.
And then, it was the same outcome.
The myriad stars were assimilated into his flesh, his body encased in innumerable runes. In the next moment, all the strange phenomena vanished, but Chu Yi's power had ascended...
One slap!
No, it wasn't a punch!
Confronted with the devastating surge of Zhang Zhongqi's power, Chu Yi refrained from unleashing any lethal moves.
Instead, he simply...
Slapped!
Yes, it was just a straightforward slap.
In an instant, Adams was sent flying.
A maelstrom of terrifying forces erupted from Chu Yi's body...
Amidst the chaos, Chu Yi emerged from the epicenter of destruction, his smile intact and his demeanor calm and collected.
Remarkably, not a single thread of his clothing was damaged!
"Impossible!"
Adams's voice was filled with disbelief. Struggling to his feet, he stared at Chu Yi, who appeared completely unscathed, his eyes contorted in shock.
It was utterly impossible!
Adams couldn't fathom what he had witnessed!
Had Chu Yi sacrificed greatly to withstand his formidable strike, Adams might have come to terms with it.
But now...
There was not a scratch on him!
Adams had been certain that his previous blow, though not his peak performance, was the most fearsome strike he could muster in that state.
It was a blow that not even a top-tier Diamond could have easily caught.
A Half Step to War God might not have emerged without a scratch...
Yet Chu Yi had accomplished it!
Without any artifacts or equipment, he had effortlessly caught Adams's strongest attack!
This couldn't be happening!
Unless Chu Yi was a War God, it was simply inconceivable...
Adams's mind went blank...
Of course!
If Chu Yi possessed the strength of a War God Level, then indeed, he could have caught that attack...
But could that really be possible?
Adams was lost in confusion.
Boom!
The distant roar snapped Adams out of his stupor.
Looking towards the source of the sound, he felt a surge of despair.
He witnessed the final scene unfold before him.
A figure was being shattered in the void.
Adams recognized the figure.
It was his comrade, the Great General whom Lee Zi had targeted.
Their clash with Chu Yi had lasted but a moment.
Yet, in that brief instant, a Diamond Level Great General, a High Order Diamond no less, had been obliterated by a Silver.
Silver, on par with the pinnacle of Diamond Level...
And there stood Chu Yi, merely a Gold, yet matching the might of a War God!
Was this truly the caliber of the younger generation?
These youths were incredibly adept at concealing their true power!
This was somewhat...
Unsportsmanlike!
Adams was completely bewildered...
...
Lee Zi watched Chu Yi with immense excitement.
Chu Yi, on the other hand, simply showed a smile filled with affection.
"Not bad, very powerful."
Nothing had happened outside of Chu Yi's expectations.
The Five Elements Original Combat Body truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most formidable Combat Bodies in the Immortal Demon World, second only to those of legendary status!
Though Lee Zi had not yet fully tapped into the potential of the Five Elements Original Combat Body, the sheer power she had just unleashed allowed her, a mere Silver, to contend with a Diamond!
"It's really powerful!"
Lee Zi had previously activated all her combat bodies during the Human Genius Elite Battle, but that was only in a simulated environment, and she was up against the very best prodigies from various civilizations.
No matter how exceptional Lee Zi was, she still fell short against those formidable prodigies.
Now, things were different.
Only upon unleashing her combat body in the real world for the first time did Lee Zi truly grasp the terrifying might it contained!
Diamond?
What's a Diamond in comparison?
Lee Zi now felt confident enough to take on those at the Half Step to War God and even at the War God Level!
Chu Yi, perceiving Lee Zi's mindset, chuckled and shook his head: "You might stand a chance against a Half Step to War God, but against a War God, you still have a long way to go."
"A being at the War God Level can wield the forces of nature."
"That kind of power is far greater than these mysterious and profound forces."
Lee Zi nodded, understanding Chu Yi's point.
It was akin to the difference between genetic power and ordinary strength.
A War God with the power of the heavens and earth was not an opponent she could face at the moment.
"Of course, I'm referring to the War Gods of our civilization. If we were to consider those from a higher-level civilization..."
Both Chu Yi and Lee Zi had witnessed the might of geniuses from higher-level civilizations and knew full well their strength.
The genius from the Devil Clan had nearly pushed Chu Yi to reveal all his strategies!
And in that battle, the genius from the Devil Clan was only a peer in terms of realm!
Chu Yi hadn't forgotten that the Devil Clan's genius was merely that—a genius, not a freak of nature or one of the ultimate prodigies.
A genius of the same caliber had nearly managed to suppress him.
That's the frightening aspect of higher-order civilizations.
Likewise, the War Gods from these advanced civilizations, thanks to their robust physical constitutions, are incomparable to the War Gods of our world.
Lee Zi understood this all too well, having battled such a genius herself.
"Alright, Lee Zi, take a break and watch for a bit..."
"It's my turn to step in now..."
Lee Zi paused, her gaze filled with puzzlement as she looked at Chu Yi.
With her current power, even if Adams and his two companions were at their peak, Lee Zi was confident she could defeat them.
Not just suppress, but annihilate!
Lee Zi held this confidence.
But now, Chu Yi was stepping forward...
Lee Zi was sharp. With just a few words from Chu Yi, she had already grasped his intent.
A solemn expression flashed across her eyes.
Chu Yi's smile was radiant as he looked at Lee Zi and playfully tousled her hair.
"Don't you know my strength by now?"
Lee Zi fell silent, then nodded.
She was well aware of Chu Yi's capabilities, yet concern lingered.
Lee Zi had come to a realization...
What did it matter if Chu Yi faced someone a Half Step to War God?
Before Chu Yi, even a being at the Half Step to War God Level seemed insignificant. The only scenario where Chu Yi would take things so seriously, to the point of invoking his Stellar Combat Body before the fight, pointed to one possibility.
With this thought, Lee Zi inhaled deeply.
"A War God?"
The words slipped from Lee Zi's lips, her heart quivering with their utterance.
Chu Yi's grin remained unshaken: "Exactly. A War God who prefers skulking in the shadows, much like a mouse."
While speaking, Chu Yi took a casual step forward, positioning himself at the center of the barren field.
Lee Zi watched intently. Adams, still lost in thought, and the Great General, previously wounded by Lee Zi, also turned their attention.
A War God?
Both Lee Zi and Chu Yi's words had reached their ears.
But could it truly be a War God?
