C238 Grandfather's Sect(1)

Adams's actions took Lee Zi by surprise.

Nobody anticipated that Adams would employ such a tactic.

Lee Zi had considered numerous outcomes, but she never imagined Adams would make such a grand—

Sacrifice!

Indeed, it was as though he had placed his life in Chu Yi and Lee Zi's hands.

Lee Zi could comprehend Adams's lies; after all, was he expected to confess?

To admit that he was the only purveyor of truth, and that Chu Yi, Lee Zi, and even the Sol War God's presence were all due to him?

If so, they would likely be done for.

Even if not fatal...

It might as well have been!

Hence, Lee Zi understood Adams's deception; it was a matter of self-preservation.

Adams was clever, convinced that his life was less significant than Chu Yi's concealed abilities. Thus, he spun his web of lies, confident that Lee Zi, even if present, wouldn't challenge him but would instead aid in maintaining the facade.

And that's precisely what happened.

Though the War Gods didn't inquire, had they done so, Lee Zi would have backed up Adams's story as he predicted.

For Lee Zi, Adams's fate was of little concern.

As long as he kept the truth hidden and Chu Yi's power under wraps, all was well.

Lee Zi believed Adams had narrowly escaped with his life this time and had already left the area.

After all, even though only Chu Yi and Lee Zi were privy to Adams's identity, it was no longer a secret.

And who can keep a secret indefinitely?

Naturally, it's...

A dead person!

Adams had seen Chu Yi's capabilities firsthand and knew he stood no chance against him.

So, if Chu Yi wanted Adams dead, it would be effortless.

Thus, Adams was bound to flee after this encounter.

But to Lee Zi's astonishment, Adams chose to stay.

This was beyond Lee Zi's wildest expectations...

In truth, for Adams or anyone privy to the situation, fleeing would have been the wisest move.

With Adams's Diamond Level prowess, his odds of survival were over fifty percent.

Though only a coin toss, it was far better than the alternative.

Indeed, this was Adams's initial line of thought!

However, ultimately, Adams took a gamble, making a decision that even he found unbelievable.

Stay behind—that's the decision!

Yes, to stay behind.

Though it appears fraught with peril, gaining Chu Yi's trust by staying could yield staggering benefits.

Adams is no fool. Had he been one, he wouldn't have spent decades undercover as a member of the Ultimate Truth, nor would he have risen to become the bodyguard of a high-ranking government official.

Over the years, Adams has witnessed a great deal while serving the minister, including the tragic fates of powerful humans who became wanted by their own kind.

Some are still at large, managing to survive.

But their current lives...

They're downright pitiful!

Far from growing stronger, they can't even maintain their regular training.

Their days are spent in constant hiding.

Indeed, some possess immense strength, rivaling even the top Diamond Level Great Generals.

But what of it?

Even a War God, once he betrays humanity, cannot hope for a good life.

In this age of technology, high-tech devices are ubiquitous.

No matter where you hide, you can be easily tracked down. Consequently, fugitives are always on the move, seeking a new place to hide.

In essence, they spend their lives in perpetual flight.

It's a grim existence, utterly grim.

Adams doesn't yearn for such a life. To him, death might be preferable to a life spent dodging and hiding.

And if caught, the end is even more horrific!

These are the primary reasons, of course.

But there's another, incredibly significant reason.

Adams has immense faith in Chu Yi's potential.

Frankly, that's stating the obvious, as anyone who has witnessed Chu Yi's capabilities holds him in high regard.

An unparalleled prodigy, his power is beyond imagination.

Currently at the Gold level, he has already slain two Sky Level War Gods.

Should Chu Yi ascend to Diamond status, or even become a War God?

Adams harbors no doubts about Chu Yi's ascension to War God.

He doesn't question it in the slightest.

Because it's an inevitability!

Others may be uncertain, but for Chu Yi to become a War God is all but guaranteed.

Moreover, Adams was convinced that Chu Yi's future would extend far beyond that of a mere War God!

Indeed, Adams was aware that the title of War God was not the pinnacle of cultivation.

In the realms of advanced civilizations, the status of War Gods merely marked the beginning of one's journey. For the peerless prodigies among them, reaching War God level could be accomplished in a mere two years.

Thus, while the War God held a formidable and fearsome presence on Earth, akin to a deity, within the context of a high-class civilization...

They were comparable to diamonds, gold, or even Silver and Bronze warriors.

At most, they commanded respect.

Only those who surpassed the War God level were the truly supreme beings capable of dictating all outcomes.

Soon, Earth would ascend to a Second Level civilization. Stripped of the special protection afforded to lower-tier civilizations, humanity would have to withstand the full brunt of the Cosmic Civilization's impact.

It would be an era of tumultuous change, fraught with unparalleled danger.

In such times, finding a powerful ally—or "thigh" to cling to—became crucial.

But not all "thighs" were created equal.

To the average person, the government bigwig Adams had previously served might seem like a robust and reliable "thigh."

Yet, in the world of martial arts...

He was merely another Diamond, and strictly speaking, his strength might not even surpass Adams's by much.

Such a "thigh" was hardly worth mentioning.

Then there were those of the War God Level...

Setting aside whether Adams could even align himself with such a force, what good would it do?

A War God Level being was formidable, but within the vast expanse of the Milky Way Galaxy, they hardly stood out.

Once the Terran Federation truly stepped into the Second Level civilization, it would be thrust into the competitive fray of the entire Milky Way Galaxy.

In First Level civilizations, a War God might be revered as a divine entity, but across the Milky Way Galaxy, they were insignificant.

So, it wasn't much to fuss over.

Adams had previously pondered what kind of "thigh" would be appropriate for him to seek out—assuming, of course, he could find one within his grasp.

Regrettably, he had never found such a "thigh."

Well, it wasn't that none existed. Adams had actually considered several candidates, given his position within the government. Although he wasn't a major power broker, conducting a bit of research was a simple task for someone like him.

However...

He had taken a liking to someone, but that person certainly wouldn't reciprocate his feelings.

As a result, deep down, Adams was quite fearful.

Ultimately, Adams resolved to depend on his own abilities for self-preservation!

Otherwise, Adams, who had enjoyed a comfortable life for many years, truly did not want to reveal his identity as the sole member of the Truth Department.

But now...

There was a silver lining, though. At the very least, Adams had encountered Chu Yi!

Initially, Adams was petrified of Chu Yi, especially since he had plotted to kill him, creating an unresolved enmity.

But now...

Of course, given the opportunity, Chu Yi would surely seek to kill him.

However, if Adams could obtain Chu Yi's forgiveness, perhaps he could really latch onto his powerful support!

Chu Yi's potential was beyond question—absolutely unfathomable.

And even at present, Chu Yi's strength was indescribable.

Adams realized that Chu Yi was merely a member of the Chu family with few followers—

According to what Adams had heard, Chu Yi had no one at all under his command!

This simply wouldn't do!