C233 There Was No Way out

An indescribable aura descended from above, pregnant with berserk and destructive power that seemed poised to incinerate them into ash at any moment. They had even forgotten their plans to flee, simply staring blankly upward, their gazes lost in the void.

At that moment, they beheld an endless lightning tribulation, a myriad of ferocious bolts. Countless thunderclouds of extreme terror were forming in the void, each seemingly capable of obliterating the world. And now, a multitude of these horrific bolts flickered ominously.

Gold Horn King and Sol War God were no fools; they understood the gravity of the spectacle before them. Though it was hard to believe, they knew that no one but him could be responsible for this.

With great effort, they turned their stiff bodies around and saw the figure enveloped in the relentless assault of lightning and starlight.

Chu Yi had repeatedly shattered their perceptions. Once just a formidable prodigy in their eyes, Chu Yi was now a terror on par with the greatest figures in history. To them, beings of War God Level, Chu Yi had always seemed manageable.

But unexpectedly, whether human or Demonic Beast, all who held this belief had been dealt a staggering blow. Gold Horn King and Sol War God had thought Chu Yi, having already unleashed his battle form, had reached his utmost limit.

Chu Yi couldn't possibly grow stronger than he had been before. After all, the power of the battle form transcended the bounds of civilization. Even within the pinnacle of civilizations, the battle form remained at the apex of the pyramid. Possessing a battle form was Chu Yi's ultimate asset.

Yet, who could have imagined that Chu Yi still had an ace up his sleeve?

Confronted with the apocalyptic lightning storm, despair filled the eyes of Gold Horn King and Sol War God. They understood that under such formidable power, even at their peak, they stood no chance. A few isolated bolts might not be enough to take them down, but when the countless thunderbolts roared through the void in unison, not even if they were twice or several times stronger could they withstand the onslaught.

It seemed that the ending was inevitable.

Once Chu Yi had deployed such a tactic, it was clear—

No, it was certain they had no chance of turning the tide.

"Who exactly are you?!"

The Gold Horn King seethed through clenched teeth.

His towering three-meter frame was etched with countless sinister markings.

Such a sight only manifested when the Gold Horn King was consumed by extreme rage.

And right now, he was indeed incensed, feeling as though Chu Yi was toying with him like one would with a monkey!

How could he, one of the three mighty rulers of the Demonic Race's Underworld Forbidden Zone, stand for such humiliation?

Chu Yi's gaze had turned icy.

He watched the two figures before him, once and still among Earth's mightiest, yet his frosty eyes brimmed with contempt.

Did they truly merit the title of the elite?

In the Immortal Demon World, the truly elite beings were indeed infinitely more powerful, but what surpassed even their strength was the immortal conviction of the immortals and demons.

They harbored an unwavering belief in their invincibility, never retreating in the face of insurmountable challenges.

Among them were prodigies and those deemed worthless by the common eye.

Yet, ultimately, they all reached the zenith of their time, becoming the most invincible entities of an era.

Their success was rooted in the indomitable spirit that fueled their hearts!

Yet, the Gold Horn King and Sol War God before him, though they stood at Earth's summit, had lost that once relentless conviction.

Hence, their futures had been severed...

"Chu Yi, with such power at your disposal, you could have easily slain us. Why proceed in this manner?"

"Do you find pleasure in toying with a War God?"

Sol War God's psyche had utterly shattered.

He bellowed, his eyes wild with frenzy.

The Gold Horn King, though not broken, could not contain the terrifying fury in his gaze.

Chu Yi merely observed him with a detached coolness, seemingly above any need for explanation.

"It won't be long now before they make their appearance..."

The Gold Horn King and Sol War God understood that Chu Yi was referring to the eminent warriors of Redmarsh.

"In truth, neither you nor I would be concerned with the early arrivals from Redmarsh's elite."

"Our strength can easily vanquish them..."

These words rang true.

Before the Sol War God harnessed the power of the Demonic Crystal to ascend to the Sky Level War God status, he already wielded a boundless and terrifying might. At that time, he was the most powerful among the three great leaders of Redmarsh.

It's no overstatement to say that without Chu Yi, Sol War God, previously at the Earth War God Level, would have been considered the foremost figure in all of Redmarsh.

And the other so-called elite fighters? They posed no real threat to him.

Not even War God Xu and War God Luo, both War God Level beings, could challenge the Sol War God.

As for Chu Yi and the Gold Horn King...

Their strength surpassed that of the Sol War God.

Chu Yi's assessment was accurate.

"I know you're not concerned about this initial group; what truly concerns you are the tactics they possess!"

Chu Yi was no fool.

If Redmarsh truly possessed only a meager amount of power, then the preeminent beings among the demonic forces would have already emerged and overrun the entire Earth.

Their absence indicated that there must be some strategies within these top-tier cities that they feared.

The Gold Horn King remained silent, as did the Sol War God.

Both were aware that Chu Yi's speculation was on point.

"Truthfully, no matter how things unfold, we don't want those people to witness our battle, do we?"

The Sol War God and Gold Horn King maintained their silence, though their rage and frenzy had somewhat subsided.

They were far from foolish and understood that Chu Yi's words were not meant to taunt them.

This insight gave these two titanic figures a glimmer of hope once more.

"I'll give you a chance!"

Indeed!

The Sol War God and Gold Horn King exchanged glances.

In their current predicament, they had no leverage to negotiate.

"Before the top experts of Redmarsh arrive, engage me in an all-out battle!"

"Once they arrive, your fate—whether you live or die—will be in your own hands."

The Sol War God and Gold Horn King grasped the gravity of Chu Yi's statement.

Chu Yi would exert his full strength to battle them before the arrival of Redmarsh's top experts.

However, once those experts arrived, Chu Yi would step back from the fray.

At that moment, they would have the opportunity to escape. Of course, that was contingent upon their ability to hold out until then.

"Then..." He lifted his gaze to the terrifying dark clouds looming in the infinite void. Even when faced with Chu Yi's mighty Star Arrow, they had not felt such fear.

They truly had no idea who Chu Yi was or why he wielded such a fearsome power—a power utterly unlike anything known to warriors.

Chu Yi remained silent, simply waving his hand with a gentle motion. In an instant, the myriad dark clouds of disaster vanished completely.

"I will engage you with nothing but the power of a warrior," Chu Yi declared. "I hope there will be no further tricks from you."

The corner of Gold Horn King's mouth twitched slightly. He had grasped Chu Yi's intent. He was being used as a sharpening stone! For a towering figure like the Gold Horn King, this was an immense disgrace. Regrettably, he was powerless to change the situation, for Chu Yi possessed the strength to enforce his will.

They were left with no choice: either comply with Chu Yi's demands or attempt to flee and face certain death at his hands. Chu Yi didn't need them specifically; anyone could serve his purpose. But for them, death would be the absolute end. There were no alternatives.

In a flash, the auras of the Gold Horn King and Sol War God were reignited, their power even surpassing their previous peak in a subtle yet formidable way.

Both titans understood that their sole hope lay in Chu Yi honoring his word, provided they could survive that long.

Sensing the resurgence of the two supreme forces on Earth, Chu Yi smiled. "Excellent!"

As these words resonated, Chu Yi vanished, stepping lightly to appear before the Gold Horn King and Sol War God. Without a moment's hesitation, he launched a formidable punch.

With no avenue of retreat left, Sol War God and the Gold Horn King found that battle was now their only hope. So, they would fight!

"Kill!"

"Roar!"

In an instant, two brilliant flashes of light erupted, clashing against Chu Yi's fists. Chu Yi wasn't sent flying as before, though his speed had been significantly reduced.

The Gold Horn King appeared at Chu Yi's side, and without a second's delay, he delivered a thunderous punch towards Chu Yi's seemingly insignificant form—a punch that soared to the heavens!

Chu Yi withstood the powerful blow.

The next instant, a relentless shockwave erupted.

Chu Yi was sent flying backward, while the Gold Horn King coughed up blood instantaneously.

In the past, the Gold Horn King might have chosen to retreat or employ other tactics to skirt around and avoid further harm.

But this time...

The Gold Horn King, amidst the void, seemed to have lost his mind, utterly disregarding the grievous wounds on his body as he charged at Chu Yi once more!

The Gold Horn King had once been a paramount prodigy among the Demonic Beasts, an existence of extreme terror.

His rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of the endless summit was paved with battles throughout the era of the Spiritual Qi's revival.

Throughout his journey, the Gold Horn King had endured countless trials.

Indeed, perhaps the inability to advance for centuries had eroded the Gold Horn King's resolve, transforming him from the defiant fiend of old who would challenge the cosmos itself.

However, now left with no alternatives, the Gold Horn King unleashed his fury in full force.