C25 Immortal Power!
For Demonic Beasts capable of taking human form, transforming into their beastly state is a last resort they'd rather avoid. But this time, to ensure absolute success, the three Demonic Beasts had played their final hand.
Chu Yi observed the trio, each distinct in form yet equally imposing in stature. His expression was one of ease, but his eyes betrayed a serious intensity. He was no longer the Chu Yi known within the Immortal Demon Temple.
His true level was merely Bronze, and despite possessing the formidable red genetic power, he had yet to awaken it. Without its awakening, it was as if he had no power at all.
And the opposition?
Two were at the Bronze level, and one at the Silver level.
Moreover, these three Demonic Beasts were nearly unbeatable within their ranks.
The odds were not in Chu Yi's favor. Yet, the fact that he had drawn the Demonic Beasts here after gauging their strength showed he had substantial confidence.
To the Demonic Beast's surprise, Chu Yi was the first to strike. They quickly realized that Chu Yi must possess considerable skill to have dared to draw them into his trap.
A conceited young man, indeed...
His punch cut through the air with a whistling roar. Chu Yi's strength was now approaching 900 kilograms, far surpassing the force of a thousand kilograms. Even a casual blow from him held extreme power, enough to punch through a large tree.
But Chu Yi was up against a Demonic Beast—an even more formidable adversary.
As his fist flew, the three Demonic Beasts dodged with lightning speed. Renowned for their peerless agility, their ability to evade Chu Yi's attack was no empty boast.
Chu Yi didn't pause. No matter how swift they were, they remained within the perception of his primordial spirit. Indeed, Chu Yi lacked extensive combat experience, but with the aid of his powerful and fearsome primordial spirit, he was more daunting than those natural-born fighters with a talent for battle.
As the three Demonic Beasts evaded Chu Yi's punch, a leopard-like Demonic Beast, capitalizing on its speed, had already quietly maneuvered to Chu Yi's rear.
Its sharp claws lifted and, with a swift motion, raked across Chu Yi's waist.
Their ultimate aim was to apprehend Chu Yi and coerce the secrets from him; otherwise, that claw would have been aimed at Chu Yi's head.
The howling wind was swift, but the claw's velocity was clearly swifter!
While Chu Yi's punch still retained its force, the leopard Demonic Beast's claw had already reached his waist.
Chu Yi knew that with his mortal flesh, a strike from such a claw would likely leave him paralyzed.
Yet, he was in control of the situation.
As the claw struck, Chu Yi's back seemed to sprout eyes, and he twisted at an unbelievable angle to narrowly evade the leopard Demonic Beast's swipe.
His dodge was successful.
Chu Yi, riding the momentum of his punch, moved to one side.
Meanwhile, the other two slower Demonic Beasts didn't let their companion's miss slow them down.
They unleashed their formidable strength in a swift assault.
The wolf demon, though not as fast as the leopard Demonic Beast, was still alarmingly quick.
As Chu Yi touched down, another claw swipe came his way.
Once again, he contorted his body in an extraordinary fashion to dodge the blow.
This time, however, the opponent was ready, and the strike was far more potent than the leopard's rushed attempt.
Even though Chu Yi narrowly escaped, a streak of blood marked his body—a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
But the danger was far from over.
The most fearsome adversary, the bear monster, launched its powerful attack!
It was the slowest but also the mightiest in strength!
Moreover, the wolf demon was the most formidable Silver Warrior among the three Demonic Beasts. If Chu Yi were to be hit by this strike, he feared the worst.
Death was not an option; the enemy's intention was crystal clear—they wanted to take him alive, so they would not deal a fatal blow.
Yet, even a non-lethal hit from them could inflict unimaginable damage.
With his current physical state, he would likely sustain severe injuries!
At that moment, a faint ripple materialized around Chu Yi.
Wave after wave emerged.
It was as though innumerable droplets had formed in the void.
What appeared to be an excruciatingly slow coalescence was, in reality, a mere blink of an eye before these countless droplets fused into a series of water shields.
Upon witnessing this, both the wolf demon and the leopard demon's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Genetic battle skill!"
The bear monster's formidable punch struck the water shield, instantly shattering one after another—first one, then a second, and a third!
In just a flash, over ten water shields were obliterated by the bear monster's mighty blow. Yet, these water shields had ultimately halted the bear monster's deadly assault.
By the time the bear monster's punch reached Chu Yi, its power had diminished to less than a tenth of its original force.
Such a punch could no longer inflict significant harm on Chu Yi.
In that moment, Chu Yi spotted an opening in the bear monster's defense and launched his own powerful counterpunch!
With his fist cutting through the air, a roaring wind accompanied it, and a subtle fiery hue could be seen enveloping it.
"He's a fire-type genetic warrior!"
"No, he possesses water-type genes!"
"He's dual-genre!"
Indeed, dual-genre!
Chu Yi had previously demonstrated his water-type genetic battle skill, a feat only possible for a warrior with water-type genetic power.
Now, the fiery force on Chu Yi's fist was strikingly prominent.
Dual-genre!
This was indeed dual-genre!
The three Demonic Beasts looked on with terror in their eyes.
They recognized that Chu Yi was a genuine red-gene talent. With the addition of his dual-genre genetic power, then...
"Abomination!"
"And one of the most formidable at that!"
Exchanging glances, the three Demonic Beasts grasped the gravity of the situation.
Their resolve to capture Chu Yi alive only grew stronger.
Chu Yi's punch, imbued with the force of fire, made immediate contact with the bear monster.
Had the bear monster been just an average Silver Level Great Warrior of the human race, caution would have been necessary against Chu Yi's strike.
But the bear monster was no ordinary foe.
For it belonged to the bear monster clan, renowned for its immense strength!
In the bear monster's mind, even a freak of nature like Chu Yi couldn't possibly be its match. So when Chu Yi unleashed his mighty punch, the bear monster merely raised its broad palms, even intending to use the force of the recoil to severely injure Chu Yi. However...
Boom!
A thunderous explosion echoed through the air, creating ripples all around. The fearsome sonic boom ripped the grass from the earth in an instant! Dirt and debris flew into the air, and the sound waves caused the wolf demon and leopard demon to look on in shock.
"Be careful!"
Their warning came too late. The bear monster, which they had believed to be invincible, was now being hurled far away by the sheer force of the impact. Its once mighty bear paw now sported a massive hole, yet eerily, not a drop of blood was seen. The intense heat from Chu Yi's punch had cauterized the wounds instantly.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Moments later, anguished roars filled the air. No one had anticipated this turn of events.
"You're not Bronze!"
"You're Silver!"
"Yes, you must be at least a Silver Level Great Warrior!"
Panic was evident in the eyes of the wolf demon and leopard demon. The strike Chu Yi had delivered was beyond the capabilities of a Bronze level warrior. It was the mark of a human Silver Level Great Warrior!
Chu Yi massaged his wrist, acknowledging the thickness of the bear paw. Even though his punch had penetrated the monster's defenses, the backlash was still uncomfortable. He remained silent in response to the Demonic Beasts' cries.
Indeed, the strength of that blow was likely beyond even a true human Silver Level Great Warrior. But their limitations were not his. Having advanced to the Bronze level, Chu Yi now had access to some basic immortal arts. Like the Sound of Thunder he had used earlier, it didn't unleash its full potential, but it was still enough to astonish any creature in this world.
Chu Yi's recent punch and his earlier use of Water Escape were applications of these immortal arts, simply harnessing the power of these elementary forces. With the immense power of his primordial spirit, performing such feats was almost effortless for Chu Yi.
Although the energy gathered was limited, the presence of Chu Yi's primordial spirit meant that the fire attribute he wielded was far superior to the limits of power accessible to ordinary Bronze or even Silver Level warriors.
This was a difference in kind!
It was this very disparity that misled the three Demonic Beasts.
However, Chu Yi had no intention of offering an explanation.
"Alright, I've had enough of this game."
"You've brought me a great deal of joy."
Chu Yi had previously conceived this method of combat, but he had never put it into practice.
Now, these three Demonic Beasts had unwittingly become Chu Yi's sparring partners, allowing him to gain a true understanding of his current might.
Upon hearing Chu Yi's declaration, the remaining leopard demon and wolf demon were visibly shaken. They immediately turned to flee, abandoning the bear monster without a second thought.
Regrettably for them, Chu Yi was not about to let them escape.
Being a warrior was merely a facade for Chu Yi, a mask he wore while navigating this world.
The true Chu Yi never depended on the mere strength of a warrior.
Now, in this secluded spot devoid of onlookers, Chu Yi for the first time revealed to these creatures the awe-inspiring power of the immortal arts.
