C231 A Battle Body!!
If there was someone to assist him, the Devouring Secret Technique would undoubtedly be among the most fearsome of secret techniques. On his own, however, it would be utterly useless.
Alone, even if he managed to completely immobilize his opponent, then what? What could he possibly do next?
But now, the Sol War God wasn't alone; he had a companion, and not just any companion, but one even more powerful than himself—the Gold Horn King.
As long as he could restrain Chu Yi, the rest could be left to the Gold Horn King. The Gold Horn King was a seasoned powerhouse, and his strength was beyond question.
Thus, the Devouring Secret Technique was unleashed in a flash. Darkness enveloped Chu Yi in an instant. Before he could even react, the technique had fully taken hold, anchoring him in place.
Chu Yi's expression subtly shifted. He felt his body ensnared by a multitude of forces. Though not completely immobilized, his speed was drastically reduced.
Breaking free wouldn't take long, but with the Gold Horn King, a formidable presence, lurking nearby, even a moment could make a significant difference.
Despite having anticipated this, Chu Yi was left with few options. If he unleashed his full power, he would be alright.
But Chu Yi did not want to forfeit this fight!
When the Sol War God took to the skies and the Gold Horn King entered the fray, Chu Yi felt an immense pressure. He realized that he was now up against the limits of his strength.
And a battle at the edge of one's limits was precisely what Chu Yi craved!
As Chu Yi pondered his next move, the Gold Horn King's deadly assault descended, piercing Chu Yi's chest in an instant. Even with today's advanced technology, such wounds were grievous.
Witnessing the scene, a glint of wild joy flickered in the Gold Horn King's eyes. Such an injury would be trivial for the Demon Race, but Chu Yi was human!
He couldn't believe that Chu Yi, as a human, would retain much fighting strength after sustaining such a severe blow.
Regrettably, the Gold Horn King had miscalculated; he had oversimplified the situation.
Indeed, had Chu Yi been merely an ordinary human, the grave injury might have been enough to strip him of all his remaining strength.
But he was no longer capable of resistance.
Is Chu Yi just an ordinary human?
In the blink of an eye, the Sol War God's devouring secret vanished, and the Gold Horn King reappeared at Chu Yi's side.
A torrent of power cascaded down from the heavens. If Chu Yi were to be struck by such a focused attack, he would be utterly obliterated.
Though it wasn't the Gold Horn King's most powerful strike, given the urgency, it was the pinnacle of his accessible power.
"Die, human!"
The Gold Horn King's voice thundered across the skies, unleashing a staggering force upon Chu Yi.
The Gold Horn King was eager to savor the sight of Chu Yi's fear in the face of death, a visage steeped in despair.
It was one of his favorite spectacles to behold.
Regrettably, he was to be disappointed.
The Gold Horn King saw no trace of despair in Chu Yi's eyes, only resignation.
Yes, resignation...
Chu Yi was filled with a profound sense of helplessness at that moment...
Ultimately, it was a lack of combat experience. He still had much to learn about the tactics of these supreme fighters.
Chu Yi believed that with his current strength, he should be on par with the Sky War Gods, but in reality, he was still at a disadvantage in battle.
Even with his formidable sensory domain aiding him, allowing him to predict his opponent's movements, the disparity in combat experience was not so easily bridged.
Thus, it was a defeat.
As the Gold Horn King's myriad of fearsome powers descended, seemingly about to consume Chu Yi completely, countless droplets of water materialized out of the void.
In a flash, these droplets transformed into a multitude of shields, clashing with the Gold Horn King's formidable forces in the void...
The world trembled as the collision sent both Chu Yi and the Sol War God reeling backward.
From afar in the void, Chu Yi touched his nearly pierced chest, his eyes tinged with a hint of helplessness.
"After all, I underestimated you..."
Chu Yi exhaled deeply.
Meanwhile, the Gold Horn King and Sol War God observed Chu Yi with an odd look.
"What is that?"
"Some kind of equipment?"
Indeed, to the Gold Horn King and Sol War God, it must have been Chu Yi's equipment that allowed him to withstand the Gold Horn King's fearsome blow.
"A one-time consumable item!"
"Absolutely!"
"Well then, let's go for another round!"
Although Chu Yi appeared to be gravely wounded, making further efforts seemed unnecessary. Yet, for safety's sake, they decided to coordinate once more before making their move.
Regrettably for them, Chu Yi wasn't going to afford them another opportunity.
He took a deep breath.
In the next instant, Chu Yi's eyes blazed with an intense will to fight.
"I initially thought you weren't worth the effort, but now..."
"You're still not worth it..."
You're still not worth the full display of my combat power, but time is not on my side.
Besides, I am still too weak, having not yet tapped into the full potential of this level of strength.
"So, you can meet your end with peace of mind!"
At that moment, the starlight above became even more dazzling and turbulent!
The night belongs to the Demonic Beasts, but it is also Chu Yi's domain!
Beneath the stars, Chu Yi—
is unbeatable!
"Unleash!"
Unleash, unleash, unleash!
Countless stars cascaded down, and the myriad runes that had merged into Chu Yi's body began to emerge.
Terrifying visions manifested behind him.
Chu Yi had displayed such fearsome sights in previous clashes, but they were fleeting.
One might have thought it was an effect of Chu Yi's technique.
But it wasn't!
And...
"Impossible!"
Watching the wounds on Chu Yi's chest vanish in mere moments, both the Gold Horn King and Sol War God struggled to come to terms with it.
Especially the Gold Horn King.
He was well aware of the severity of his strike, which was imbued with his own elemental power.
To heal, one would first need to neutralize his unique power from the wounds.
But now...
Chu Yi had recovered in just a few brief moments.
This should not be possible, it was inconceivable!
And what was even more baffling was the terrifying vision that had appeared behind Chu Yi.
It was an indescribable horror, a presence that alone exuded the overwhelming pressure of an expansive starry sky!
What kind of technique was this?
The Gold Horn King turned to the Sol War God, his gaze questioning when such a fearsome technique had emerged among humankind.
Regrettably, even Sol War God was at a loss.
Yet, his confusion differed from that of Gold Horn King.
Gold Horn King's knowledge was limited, confined as he was to Earth. Sol War God, on the other hand, was privy to much more.
Witnessing Chu Yi's wounds heal in an instant, sensing the terrifying aura emanating from behind him, and considering Chu Yi's exceptional physique that seemed beyond human, Sol War God had an inkling.
The astonishment in his eyes grew increasingly evident.
"This, this is..."
Sol War God's voice quivered.
Yes, it had to be!
What kind of monstrous being had he, Solalita, unwittingly provoked?
"What is it?!"
Gold Horn King, who stood nearby, seemed to catch Sol War God's fear, a shadow swiftly clouding his mind.
After several attempts, Sol War God barely managed to utter two words —
"Combat Body..."
Combat Body...
Combat Body?
Combat Body!!
In that instant, Gold Horn King's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Combat Body?!"
"Impossible, it simply cannot be!"
Even though he had never ventured beyond Earth, Gold Horn King understood the significance of 'combat body'!
It signified invincibility.
What was genetic power in comparison?
The combat body was eternal!
Sol War God was acutely aware that even among higher civilizations, the combat body was a thing of legends.
Indeed, within the vast expanse of the Milky Way Galaxy, a combat body might not emerge even once in a hundred years!
Such was the combat body!
The emergence of each combat body heralded the ascent of a future unparalleled legend.
Sol War God, aware of the combat body's existence, had never aspired to it.
For it was entirely unrelated to him, and it bore no connection to humanity either.
But now, a combat body had materialized before him...
In that moment, Sol War God came to a realization; he finally grasped the source of Chu Yi's immense power!
A peak Gold capable of challenging a War God.
Such might was beyond anyone's wildest imagination.
If not for the combat body, how else could Chu Yi achieve such feats?
"Are you certain it's a combat body?"
Gold Horn King's voice shook.
If it truly was a combat body, then what was the point in their struggle?
It's quite simple. Killing a war body is a formidable challenge, even with an equal level of strength.
The only way is to completely obliterate the source of the war body's power!
Otherwise, no matter how severe the injury, a war body can recover in record time.
Chu Yi's rapid healing just now has undoubtedly proven this point.
Defeating a war body is an incredibly difficult task.
Moreover, the Gold Horn King has realized that the wellspring of Chu Yi's war body's power lies in the celestial stars!
As long as night prevails, trying to deplete Chu Yi's war body of its power is laughable.
He doesn't possess the strength to do so, and neither does the Sol War God!
What does it matter if they currently have the advantage against an unkillable foe?
In theory, beneath the cosmos, Chu Yi's power is inexhaustible, at least until daylight arrives.
Their own formidable powers, though vast, cannot withstand such relentless depletion.
Just like the recent onslaught, they wouldn't need much—just a few more strikes and they would be overwhelmed.
But do they even have the chance to strike again?
The answer is, of course, no.
Thus...
Their fate seems to have already been sealed...
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