C227 An Unknown Enemy
Indeed, the power within that beam of light held the potential to end his life.
But there was something even more critical.
The people close to him!
That was Chu Yi's greatest concern!
If they targeted his loved ones, defense was out of the question!
Chu Yi couldn't be by their side every moment. And then there was...
His thoughts turned to his grandfather, and Chu Yi let out a silent sigh.
Though Chu Tianfeng was a War God Level force to be reckoned with, the enigmatic being who had just made a move possessed the strength to slay a War God.
Even his grandfather was not safe. Relying on Chu Tianfeng for protection was simply not feasible.
As the surrounding silence enveloped him, Chu Yi's gaze grew intense.
He hadn't anticipated that Earth's complexities were far greater than he had imagined.
He had assumed that defeating the Sol War God, the reputed strongest in Redmarsh, would make him invincible within the city, with no further dangers to fear.
However, the current situation proved otherwise.
"There are only so many War Gods on Earth."
In the past, the number of War God Level powerhouses might have been significantly higher. At its peak, Redmarsh alone was home to more than ten War Gods.
But in pursuit of Second Level Civilization status and to successfully pass the Second Level Civilization assessment, nearly all Earth's War Gods had departed, joining forces with those training in other civilizations.
As a result, Earth's War God count had dwindled to a mere handful, leaving them with no option but to maintain the bare minimum of defense.
"If it weren't for this, the demons wouldn't have been able to infiltrate humanity..."
Chu Yi's expression momentarily stiffened.
Then it clicked!
Yes, strictly speaking, Chu Yi was now among Earth's most formidable humans. He might not claim the top spot, but he was certainly within the top three.
Even the Sol War God's prowess ranked him within the top five.
But the chilling power within that recent attack was undeniably fearsome, its wielder's strength undoubtedly surpassing that of the Sol War God.
Such an individual...
No, it wasn't a person at all!
Chu Yi realized the truth.
Demons!
It had to be demons!
Only they could execute such a fearsome assault from two kilometers away, an act beyond any Earthly expert.
Among the Earth's War Gods who remained, it was unlikely that any could achieve such a feat.
Hence, the assailant must belong to the Demon race!
Chu Yi took a deep breath, aware that time was running out.
Indeed, time had been running out for the Sol War God—if he had failed to slay Chu Yi, then upon the arrival of the experts from Redmarsh City, he would have had no chance of survival.
For the Sol War God at that time, time was truly of the essence.
But now, for Chu Yi...
Time was equally scarce, perhaps even alarmingly so!
Chu Yi had to locate and eliminate the concealed Demonic Beast.
The adversary was now aware of his strength, and should they spread the word...
Chu Yi could only imagine the ensuing chaos.
How could he, a native Earthling, possess such formidable power?
He suspected that many would find this intriguing.
Moreover, Lee Zi's power was evident. Despite having destroyed her genetic power and becoming useless, she had transformed into a more fearsome prodigy than before.
No one would believe there wasn't an issue here—not even a ghost.
Even if Chu Yi used the pretext of his battle body to deflect suspicion—
Both he and Lee Zi had awakened their battle bodies simultaneously.
Wouldn't people suspect that he had discovered a method to directly awaken battle bodies?
Chu Yi had already considered this possibility.
If he were in their shoes, he would likely arrive at the same conclusion.
After all, such an occurrence was extraordinarily peculiar!
Currently, he stood among the top three in terms of strength among Earth's human population.
Chu Yi had confidence in this regard, but this was only on Earth, not across the entire Terran Federation.
Chu Yi was well aware of his limitations.
Within the Terran Federation, while there appeared to be only a hundred War God Level beings, in reality...
Chu Yi was not delusional.
It was implausible that a mere hundred War God Levels could suppress the numerous Life Restricted Areas, deterring them from venturing beyond their boundaries.
Consequently, the number of War Gods within the Federation was certainly more than a mere handful, including some of the most elite warriors!
Otherwise, how could they stand against the top rulers of the forbidden zones within the Demon race?
Therefore, if he were to be exposed, the danger would be unparalleled!
Moreover, even if he could confront anything head-on, what about those close to him?
This was the scenario Chu Yi had considered: wealth has the power to sway hearts.
Thus, his circumstances could inevitably become known to outsiders.
Chu Yi was running out of time. If he couldn't locate the members of the Demon Clan before the arrival of Redmarsh's mightiest...
A cold glint flashed in Chu Yi's eyes.
There were no 'ifs' about it!
As a result, Chu Yi's aura began to surge.
Even during his battle with the Sol War God, Chu Yi had never fully utilized the Stellar Combat Body.
But now, he had activated it without hesitation.
He didn't just need the might of the Stellar Combat Body; he needed to push its power to the limit, strengthening his physical form.
Only by doing so could he endure the boundless psychic force within him!
Exactly, if two kilometers weren't enough, then he would simply extend the reach of his psychic perception!
Chu Yi refused to believe that the Demon King could remain concealed beyond a hundred miles!
In a flash, countless stars plummeted from the heavens, their light permeating the world, filling it with a cascade of luminescent colors.
Chu Yi stood amidst this endless cosmos, a sight of breathtaking beauty yet exuding an indescribable, terrifying majesty.
This was Chu Yi, yet it was not Chu Yi!
Lee Zi, watching from the side, was mesmerized by the scene.
Chu Yi was already strikingly handsome, and with the divine aura surrounding him, he truly resembled a deity about to ascend back to the celestial realms.
"What is this?"
Among them, Sol War God had the deepest understanding of the unfolding events.
Remember how fearsome Zhang Zhongqi was?
His realm might have been mid-level Diamond, but he wielded an overwhelming array of secret techniques.
And the forbidden art he summoned in his final moments was the epitome of terror.
It was a forbidden art capable of harnessing the power of the stars.
Such forbidden arts allowed one to punch above their weight class. Even though Zhang Zhongqi was merely a mid-level Diamond, the phenomena he conjured with his forbidden art were so extraordinary that even the elite Diamonds might not be capable of replicating it.
At that moment, everyone was convinced that Zhang Zhongqi had emerged from the stars like a supreme deity, unmatched and invincible!
But when compared to the current Chu Yi...
They simply weren't in the same league!
If Zhang Zhongqi was a god back then, Chu Yi now was a god king, a god emperor, the supreme being that all deities revered!
The heavens were awash with starlight, swirling around Chu Yi. In a flash, these countless beams of light poured into his body.
But the stars were too numerous to count.
Even as Chu Yi's body absorbed them relentlessly, an endless stream of starlight continued to flood into him.
Suddenly, Chu Yi's presence soared.
It was as though he had ascended to an entirely different realm.
This was a majesty that no amount of Gold or Diamond could wield.
Like a god king surveying the mortal realm from on high.
Under Chu Yi's imposing gaze, the Sol War God felt his very soul quiver.
What was this? What on earth was Chu Yi?
The Sol War God's inner turmoil erupted in a frenzy.
He had never witnessed such a fiendish being, one that utterly shattered the limits of his imagination!
Chu Yi had transcended all boundaries, reaching a state beyond description, unparalleled in the annals of history!
The Sol War God was truly driven to madness, to an unparalleled frenzy.
Yet Chu Yi, akin to a divine monarch in the void, had no more energy to spare for such concerns.
His eyes were now closed, and that once peerless dignity seemed to vanish in the blink of an eye.
Still, the terrifying aura never dissipated, permeating the entire universe.
His perceptive powers surged, expanding wildly in every direction.
Chu Yi, amidst the void, began to tremble, as bloodstains slowly appeared on his body.
The Sol War God's gaze turned eerie, while Lee Zi's eyes brimmed with boundless concern.
It was clear to anyone that Chu Yi was channeling some formidable divine power to locate the entity lurking in the shadows.
Yet such power was not to be wielded lightly.
Chu Yi was now enduring the severe backlash of unleashing such a fearsome force.
The Sol War God was acutely aware of the strength of Chu Yi's physical form.
In their previous encounter, even his full-force strikes with the photon blade had only managed to nick Chu Yi's skin!
Chu Yi's body was formidable, a testament to his terrifying strength.
Yet now, as he unleashed his divine abilities or powers, his body began to show signs of a catastrophic collapse. It was utterly inconceivable!
The more this happened, the clearer it became just how fearsome Chu Yi's powers were.
Indeed, Chu Yi was acutely aware of his predicament this time.
Employing such extreme force, although not as potent as the ultimate expression of his power, was proving too much for even his relentless exertion.
Two kilometers?
That was Chu Yi's threshold under normal conditions.
But now...
Five kilometers!
It might seem like a mere three-kilometer increase, but when translated into area, it was more than a tenfold expansion!
In other words, Chu Yi was now exerting over ten times his usual limit.
Despite invoking the celestial power to fortify his physical form, enhancing his body's resilience significantly, facing such a manifold increase in power was more than even Chu Yi could bear.
Chu Yi sensed that if his perception were to exceed seven kilometers, collapse would be the inevitable outcome.
Indeed, seven kilometers was Chu Yi's absolute limit—the ultimate boundary within his limits.
Should he push beyond that point, total collapse would ensue, reminiscent of his battle with the Devil Clan's elite in the Stellar Tower.
If he truly reached his breaking point, Chu Yi would undoubtedly surrender.
Even when nearing that threshold, Chu Yi surmised he would opt for surrender.
After all, he wasn't out of harm's way; a formidable foe was likely lying in wait somewhere.
While Chu Yi was uncertain of the suspected devil's strength, one thing was clear: the adversary was immensely powerful.
Certainly more so than the Sol War God he currently faced.
In the presence of such a force, Chu Yi dared not push himself to the brink, leaving himself in a vulnerable state.
Hence, if he still hadn't spotted his opponent upon reaching seven kilometers, Chu Yi would prefer to concede.
