C235 The Stellar Fleet Arrived
In the end, it had all come to a close. The entire world seemed as if it had been engulfed by a nuclear explosion, with everything vanishing into oblivion. Such fearsome might was beyond the realm of mortal imagination. Perhaps, this was the manifestation of a deity—the War God.
Lee Zi gazed on in stunned silence, while nearby, Adams struggled to sit upright. The scale of the battle had surpassed anything he could have imagined. Of course, Adams could come to terms with the Gold Horn King and the Sol War God possessing such formidable power. Both were legendary warriors, their prowess recognized worldwide for over a century.
But Chu Yi... Gold... Adams chuckled wryly to himself. It seemed the world might be misunderstanding the true essence of "Gold." He didn't know the extent of power held by the elite within High Order civilizations, but he had a hunch that even they would pale in comparison to Chu Yi, especially after witnessing his display of thunderous might.
Adams was aware that this was merely his own speculation, lacking any concrete evidence, yet he couldn't shake the feeling.
Lee Zi didn't linger. She dashed into the heart of the ceaseless destruction, confident that Chu Yi would be unharmed. Yes, he had to be safe! Despite her conviction, worry gnawed at her.
Under normal circumstances, Chu Yi would face no threat from the Sol War God and the Gold Horn King. But in a twist of fate, the two had chosen to embrace a warrior's forbidden art—sacrifice. The surge of power they released in that instant dwarfed their former peaks, a culmination of their entire being into one overwhelming strike. It was a pinnacle of strength they would never again attain in their lifetimes.
Facing such a force, regardless of Chu Yi's own strength, Lee Zi's concern was palpable, the anxiety in her eyes impossible to mask.
Amidst the relentless devastation, Lee Zi continued her search. With the menacing currents still swirling and not yet dissipated, she had no choice but to maintain her battle form for safety. Determined to find Chu Yi, Lee Zi was no longer concerned about revealing her combat prowess.
At the heart of the boundless void, Lee Zi finally laid eyes on Chu Yi, who had succumbed to unconsciousness. Despite Chu Yi's meticulous calculations, he hadn't anticipated the Gold Horn King and Sol War God's last-ditch decision to employ a forbidden sacrificial technique, signifying their abandonment of any hope for survival. Their combined might, at the pinnacle of the War God and Sky War God levels, ultimately exceeded Chu Yi's limits.
In the crucial moment, Chu Yi endured the onslaught with sheer physical resilience. Many would deem his actions as foolishness in the extreme. Possessing immense power yet choosing not to wield it, pushing himself to the edge of life and death—what else could this be if not sheer folly? But Chu Yi would never see it that way.
The aftermath of the battle made it clear that a direct elevation of his realm was out of the question. His rapid progression had necessitated a deceleration in his ascent to the Diamond level. Chu Yi's concern was not for the foundational experience, but the rapid advancement had begun to destabilize his power's equilibrium. Confident as he was in his ability to assimilate vast energies and ascend directly to Diamond, Chu Yi chose a different path.
The insights gained from this confrontation had illuminated a new trajectory for Chu Yi. Previously, he viewed his physical form as merely a vessel, a means to augment his body's robustness to harness the extraordinary power of his Primordial Spirit. Yet, this battle revealed to him unforeseen aspects.
The Illusion of the Heavens was a taboo technique from the Immortal Demon Era, a lethal art so rare that even across the numerous epochs of the Immortal Demon World, scarcely any of the exalted Immortal Kings, Immortal Sovereigns, or Immortal Emperors could execute it. By conventional wisdom, Chu Yi's formidable Primordial Spirit and robust physique should have been incapable of invoking the true essence of the Illusion of the Heavens.
He had employed the tactics of a warrior!
Though its power couldn't match the true Illusion of the Heavens, it was still remarkably potent!
Moreover, Chu Yi had an inexplicable feeling that as his physical strength and battle form level increased, the potency of the Illusion of the Heavens could be further enhanced!
This potential for growth was what Chu Yi valued most.
After all, Chu Yi's mind housed nearly every ultimate technique and ancient text from the Immortal Demon World!
Imagine if he could invoke these techniques as a warrior...
The thought alone was staggering!
In time, his physical prowess might rival that of his Immortal Dao path!
Of course, these were just Chu Yi's speculations.
Whether they would come to pass, Chu Yi couldn't be certain.
But he was convinced of one thing: the path of physical cultivation held immense promise.
That's why, in a moment of grave peril, Chu Yi had chosen to withstand the onslaught rather than shield himself with his soul's power.
Lee Zi breathed a sigh of relief upon assessing Chu Yi's condition.
Though Chu Yi appeared to have sustained grave injuries, an inexplicable force within him was rapidly mending his wounds.
The rate of recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
Lee Zi understood that Chu Yi's current shortfall was strength. With sufficient power, he could undoubtedly return to his peak condition in no time, just as he had during the first trial in the camp.
Now, Lee Zi could finally ease her worries.
But then, she sensed something.
She looked up at the dark clouds blanketing the sky, her eyes reflecting a glimmer of astonishment.
This was the Stellar Fleet!
There were no distinctions like the first or second Stellar Fleet.
There was only one name: the Stellar Fleet!
Of course, if one insisted on another designation, "Adirang Region" could precede it.
Apart from the Adirang Region, similar fleets existed in Yeidia, Oleini, Friaa, Croelian, and Yeidia.
The general populace was unaware of the Stellar Fleet. It wasn't classified, but it wasn't common knowledge either.
Lee Zi had learned of it through the Adirang Academy.
The Stellar Fleet was the ultimate trump card of the Adirang Region.
Rumors had it that it was a formidable vessel capable of effortlessly bulldozing through countless Life Restricted Areas.
This was also Redmarsh City's ultimate ace in the hole. With just three War God Level beings stationed there, the city feared nothing.
Even the Sol War God hadn't anticipated that Redmarsh's people would actually deploy it.
And it was upon witnessing the Stellar Fleet that both the Gold Horn King and Sol War God completely abandoned any hope of escape...
In reality, it's unfair to label the city's elite as cowards.
Initially, they didn't take the power fluctuations on the outskirts seriously. Even after reporting to the Sol War God and receiving no response, they never considered playing their final card.
But unexpectedly, a terrifying tremor soon emanated from the outskirts.
This was the aftermath of Chu Yi's earth-shattering arrow.
Redmarsh City was equipped with countless devices capable of detecting and analyzing the magnitude of power unleashed from a distance, thereby gauging the strength of the individual responsible.
Clearly, Chu Yi's previous strike was extraordinarily fearsome.
According to the instruments' analysis, Chu Yi had reached the pinnacle of the Sky War God's power, rivaling even the legendary Glory War God!
The Earth War God represented the standard level. Though seen as divine by many, within the ranks of War Gods, it was the most basic.
Typically, Earth War Gods handled the duties associated with War Gods.
The three leaders of Redmarsh might appear illustrious, but given the choice, they would gladly relinquish their authority to devote themselves to cultivation.
Once at the War God level, one realizes that power is everything.
Possessing the unmatched strength of a Glory War God on this planet meant that even without any official power, you would still be the preeminent force under the stars.
Regrettably, only those at the Sky Level War God status could afford to cultivate in tranquility, ignoring worldly distractions.
A Sky Level War God was indeed the bedrock of power.
The energy released in that previous strike had reached the zenith of the Sky Level, nearly touching the realm of Glory.
Such might was enough to send shockwaves through the entirety of Redmarsh!
They were no fools; they understood the significance of such power.
Even the most formidable War Gods on Earth would be shaken by such power.
And now...
Most—
Rather, nearly all of the top War Gods have departed from Earth, striving to elevate the Terran Federation's civilization level.
Hence, it's unlikely for humans on Earth to witness any Glory Level War Gods.
The combined might of all the top experts in Redmarsh City wouldn't stand a chance against such a fearsome force!
This is precisely why they utilized that dreadful power without a moment's hesitation.
At this moment, aboard the main vessel of the Stellar Fleet, War God Xu and War God Luo exchanged glances.
They had certainly witnessed the recent explosive event.
Though the details were unclear, and they couldn't identify anyone involved, the horrifying energy fluctuations were unmistakably felt.
The power was nearly at the Glory Level, an unfathomable and fearsome force.
Had they ventured there themselves...
They would likely have been obliterated in an instant at the epicenter of that destruction!
Indeed, such power was far beyond what the two Elementary War Gods could endure.
If not for the presence of the Stellar Fleet, they might have been tempted to flee without a second thought.
But that was merely a fleeting impulse. In reality, they would never abandon their post, even if it meant facing certain death.
After all, they were the final bastion of defense for Redmarsh City.
If they were to retreat, Redmarsh City would be left utterly vulnerable.
The safety of the city's two hundred million inhabitants would be at risk—a burden too heavy for them to bear.
"Old Luo, what do you think will happen now?"
The Stellar Fleet had arrived but remained on the outskirts, not daring to draw closer.
Clearly, they understood that even with their might, facing a potential Glory Level War God would come at a cost too great to bear.
So, they chose to wait with calm resolve.
"It seems two formidable beings have somehow erupted into conflict here."
"Let's continue to wait patiently."
