C223 A Battle with the God!

Sol War God gazed at Chu Yi with a hint of melancholy.

Around him, his aura continued to surge.

"Chu Yi, Chu Yi, you're still so young," he lamented.

"Do you realize? You shouldn't have exposed me. Even if you had figured out the truth, it would have been wise to feign ignorance."

Chu Yi remained silent.

Adams seemed to grasp Sol War God's implication.

Indeed, even if Chu Yi was aware of Sol War God's presence and harbored hostility towards him, he should have kept it to himself.

The reason was straightforward: since Sol War God hadn't attacked earlier, he wouldn't do so now.

Chu Yi had demonstrated a strength that appeared to rival that of the War God Level.

For Sol War God, capturing Chu Yi would be no easy feat.

Moreover, the gains from eliminating Chu Yi weren't particularly significant for Sol War God.

He wouldn't risk attacking Chu Yi unless it was absolutely necessary. If he could eliminate Chu Yi, all would be well, but failure would spell disaster for him.

A betrayal at the War God Level would undoubtedly enrage the powerhouses of the entire Adirang Region. It was conceivable that a formidable War God would take it upon themselves to pursue Sol War God.

Thus, unless absolutely essential, Sol War God would likely refrain from acting.

Previously, Sol War God had been unaware of Chu Yi's suspicions, which is why he had descended so calmly.

Chu Yi should have also acted oblivious, allowing events to unfold without incident.

That would have been the safest course for everyone involved.

Regrettably, Chu Yi's approach was somewhat rash.

Chu Yi simply watched Sol War God and then smiled gently.

His smile was serene, betraying no regret.

Chu Yi understood Sol War God's thoughts.

But sadly, that wasn't the path Chu Yi wished to take.

While it might have been the best option for others, Chu Yi was not like the rest.

To him, anyone who bore ill will was an enemy.

And if someone was an enemy, there was no need for pretense.

Of course, this hinged on Chu Yi having the requisite strength to confront his adversary.

Moreover, Chu Yi had not anticipated that his hidden foe would turn out to be Sol War God. He had believed that the War God harboring animosity towards him would be the elusive one, the only truth-concealing War God.

The adversary would always remain an enemy, and with the chance to directly confront and eliminate them, Chu Yi deemed the risk worthwhile. After all, they were dealing with a War God! Despite Chu Tianfeng's protection, Chu Yi couldn't help but worry about the safety of his companions. If he could preemptively remove any potential threats, then he could finally rest easy.

Yet, Chu Yi had never anticipated that the concealed War God would turn out to be none other than the Sol War God! The revelation was both shocking and unexpected. "Well, it looks like I have no choice but to act now..." Sol War God sighed, a hint of resignation in his voice.

Indeed, he felt somewhat helpless. If Chu Yi's strength had been merely as the rumors suggested, Sol War God wouldn't have hesitated to strike him down. But Chu Yi's actual power had far surpassed his expectations. Such a formidable being, who now knew his identity and had become an adversary, was not someone Sol War God could afford to ignore.

He was acutely aware that while Chu Yi might not be a match for him at present, it wouldn't be long before Chu Yi could effortlessly defeat him. For the sake of his own safety, Chu Yi had to be eliminated. The previously subdued aura now surged wildly, exuding an intimidating presence that caused a vortex of spiritual energy to form on the ground, spiraling around Sol War God at its epicenter.

This was the power of aura! While the aura of an ordinary person was purely psychological, imposing a sense of fear, Sol War God's aura had a tangible effect on his surroundings, a physical manifestation of psychic force. Dignity, in this context, was a variation of psychic force, something characteristic of those who cultivated their physical form.

Chu Yi observed Sol War God with a serene gaze. This Sol War God was immensely powerful, certainly more so than the average War God. Rumor had it that Sol War God was the weakest among the three War Gods stationed in Redmarsh City, but that now seemed laughable.

Chu Yi wasn't certain about War God Xu's capabilities, but he had witnessed War God Luo in action. Sol War God's strength was undoubtedly superior to that of War God Luo. Currently, Chu Yi's own level was too low to fully comprehend the true power of those at the War God Level, making it difficult for him to judge who was the mightier between Sol War God and War God Xu.

At the very least, the Sol War God was more powerful than War God Luo—that much was certain.

"What a shame, a prodigy destined to make waves across the cosmos is about to fall by my hand."

Despite Sol War God's claim of regret, the thrill in his eyes was unmistakable.

Legend has it that every genius carries a measure of fortune, and the more extraordinary the talent, the greater their fortune.

Killing these exceptional beings or geniuses supposedly transfers their fortune to the slayer.

While there's no evidence to support this belief, many people subscribe to it!

This explains why so many are eager to slay these promising talents.

Of course, it's also because these geniuses and monsters haven't fully matured, making them easier targets.

Chu Yi exhaled softly.

Truth be told, Chu Yi was uncertain about the extent of his own power.

At the Silver level, if he unleashed his full strength in a peak state, he felt capable of defeating a War God.

However, it would come at a great cost, only possible when he was nearly fatally wounded.

Moreover, he had only slain ordinary War Gods of Earth.

But now...

Chu Yi had ascended an entire realm, reaching the pinnacle of the Gold rank.

So, how would he fare against a true War God now?

Chu Yi was eager to find out.

This was the perfect opportunity.

In an instant, Chu Yi's aura exploded.

It was distinct from Sol War God's—less dense, more oppressive.

Chu Yi's presence surged like a sword thrusting into the heavens, seemingly poised to tear through the fabric of the sky itself!

This was Chu Yi, boldly pressing forward, unflinching in the face of death.

As his formidable aura unfurled, the sky itself appeared to split open.

A flicker of intrigue crossed Sol War God's eyes.

He had clearly seen Chu Yi's powerful slap that sent Adams flying, sensing that Chu Yi's strength rivaled that of a War God.

But if one was not a War God, then they simply were not a War God.

At this moment...

Chu Yi's aura might not be on par with his own, yet his prowess was no less than that of an ordinary War God!

"You bring to mind those exceptional prodigies from advanced civilizations!"

"They, too, can challenge the gods while not being gods themselves!"

Being a reincarnated being, Sol War God was privy to many secrets.

He was well aware of the formidable capabilities of those prodigies in the higher civilizations.

Even at the Diamond level, they were capable of defying War Gods.

And they were defeating War Gods from civilizations of the same tier!

At this point, Chu Yi was nearly on par with those extraordinary talents...

A smile, cold and unforgiving, crept onto Chu Yi's lips.

"You sure do like to talk..."

Sol War God's aura faltered briefly, but he held his tongue.

The next instant, Sol War God made his move.

With a mere step, he unleashed a maelstrom of aura that furiously bore down on Chu Yi!

In Sol War God's view, Chu Yi had proven himself worthy of being his adversary, so he engaged him as he would any other formidable foe.

The oppressive force of the aura was part of his strategy.

Of course, even though Sol War God had acknowledged Chu Yi as his rival, deep down, he still underestimated him.

But one couldn't fault Sol War God for this; after all, Chu Yi was exceptionally young!

A multitude of majestic auras surged towards Chu Yi like a tidal wave!

This was the hallmark of a War God Level existence.

Not a single strand of these countless auras leaked out; they were all confined to a specific area.

And that area was precisely where Chu Yi stood!

Only a being of War God Level could wield such precise control over their aura!

Others simply couldn't achieve this feat.

The fearsome aura relentlessly bore down, yet Chu Yi's aura stood firm like an unyielding blade, unwavering despite the overwhelming pressure.

Aura suppression?

Indeed, Sol War God was not mistaken!

Had Chu Yi been merely a genius, or even a Heaven's Pride Level being, Sol War God's approach would have been spot on.

But Chu Yi was neither!

The aura suppression, this immense and formidable dignity, was ultimately a form of psychic force, a manifestation of Yuan Shen power.

Chu Yi was currently unable to harness a great deal of his Yuan Shen power, yet that certainly didn't mean he was defenseless against such force!

Even if the aura were amplified a hundredfold, a thousandfold, or even to the scale of hundreds of millions, Chu Yi would remain utterly unaffected.

Only if the aura became tangible, exerting physical suppression on Chu Yi, would it pose any challenge. Otherwise, it was futile.

Sol War God had come to realize this as well.

The gravity in his gaze grew increasingly pronounced.

Chu Yi's display had not only shocked him but also stirred a hint of unease within him.

From any perspective, Chu Yi's abilities didn't resemble those of a typical genius or prodigy.

Such a being posed a real conundrum for Sol War God.

With the aura proving ineffective, he resolved to...

Employ sheer brute force to eliminate Chu Yi!

And so, in that moment, Sol War God sprang into action!

Power surged into him, coalescing into a mighty strike akin to a warrior's embodiment.

Sol War God's speed was extraordinary, far surpassing that of the Diamond Level Generals.

Alas, he was up against Chu Yi, who had invoked the Stellar Combat Body, and Chu Yi, who possessed unparalleled perceptiveness!

Thus, as Sol War God materialized beside Chu Yi and his devastating blow descended, Chu Yi was already on the move.

With a swift sidestep, he evaded Sol War God's punch completely!

Clearly, Sol War God hadn't anticipated Chu Yi's ability to sidestep his strike. His expression shifted subtly the next instant.

He realized that Chu Yi had not only dodged his lethal blow but had also anticipated the trajectory of his attack!

Indeed, at that very moment, Chu Yi struck back.

He launched a punch of his own.

A faint glow enveloped Sol War God, but it shattered instantly upon contact with Chu Yi's punch.

The following moment saw Sol War God hurtling backward.

He created a crater in the ground where Chu Yi's strike had sent him crashing down!

Sol War God's overconfidence was his downfall. He believed Chu Yi couldn't see him, that Chu Yi couldn't possibly evade his deathly strike.

Thus, he had poured too much power into his attack, leaving himself with scant reserves to mount a defense once his punch failed to connect.

It was clear that engaging in combat with another War God was a grave taboo.

Sol War God was well aware of this fact.

Had his opponent been anyone other than Chu Yi, perhaps another War God, Sol War God would never have taken such a risk.

In the end, he had indeed underestimated Chu Yi.

"I underestimated you..."

There was no denying it.

Sol War God climbed out of the pit, his clothing in utter disarray, with the most noticeable sign of the battle being the streak of fresh blood at the corner of his mouth.

From a distance, Adams was at a loss for words, uncertain of his own feelings in that moment.

The wise Adams?

Hmm...