C259 Chu Yi Won First Place!

Before the battle commenced, many believed that this national exam might reveal a Diamond, but only a few exceptional talents could possibly achieve that status.

It was like those seeded players—if they unleashed their full power, they would undoubtedly attain Diamond Level strength!

While it seemed far-fetched, the public's strongest figures believed it was plausible.

But now...

It was merely the beginning, the very start of it all!

And yet, the ones emerging were geniuses who had been underestimated, but their power...

All of them were at the Diamond Level!

Without exception, each one possessed Diamond Level strength!

There wasn't a single one who just barely made it to Diamond Level.

Each of them held Diamond Level power, and they were not just passable within the Elementary stage of Diamond Level, but strong.

This, this, this...

Did every single genius on these stages possess such fearsome strength?

Was this a complete reversal?

Absolutely, a total reversal!

Maybe the average person couldn't discern much; they simply sensed that these individuals possessed an incredibly terrifying strength.

But in reality, it didn't feel like much.

Only those who had truly trained, the more formidable practitioners, could truly grasp the full extent of it all!

Terrifying, unbelievably so.

As the masses reeled in shock, a sudden, intense disturbance rippled from the distance!

It originated from the No. 1 arena.

Through the screen, countless viewers witnessed an exceedingly frightening scene unfold in the No. 1 arena.

It was as though a massive dragon was roaring; even separated by the screen, they could feel the fearsome power of flames engulfing everything.

The shock was boundless, a power beyond imagination that exploded in an instant!

"That is..."

The No. 1 arena had always been the center of attention, and now, with such a terrifying presence revealed, nearly all eyes were drawn to it!

In a flash, they saw it!

What they saw was not the ongoing scene, but the aftermath!

There lay a figure on the ground, lifeless.

And there stood another, calmly on the arena, as if he had done nothing at all.

Some were clueless about what had transpired, but others had witnessed the entire event.

"This, this, this!"

"Is this truly the power of Chu Yi?!!"

"Bastard! He's simply invincible!!"

"Chu Yi is just an invincible force!!!"

At that moment, countless onlookers were struck with shock and terror, their eyes brimming with fear.

These individuals had all witnessed the events that had unfolded in Arena No. 1.

"Right, there's a replay feature!"

"Let's check out what exactly happened!"

The internet offered real-time replays, enabling viewers to rewind and revisit the action.

This feature allowed fans to relive the thrilling battles over and over.

Yet, no one anticipated that the replay would be needed right as the battle commenced.

Then, countless viewers simultaneously clicked the replay button...

...

The prodigy from the government was truly formidable.

His strength had undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of the Elementary Diamond Level, just a step shy of ascending to the Intermediate Diamond Level.

Among the many prodigies in the main competition, Chu Yi's adversary wasn't the ultimate powerhouse, but his strength still surpassed that of most contenders.

Facing Chu Yi, the government's elite prodigy wasted no time, unleashing his most potent force.

The geniuses were all too aware of Chu Yi's fearsome capabilities.

During the preliminary rounds, Chu Yi's match had captured the attention of all.

The elite prodigy knew well that Chu Yi's previous opponent was an entity no less formidable than himself.

Yet, even so, Chu Yi, starting at a disadvantage, had thoroughly dominated his opponent, who couldn't muster even the slightest resistance.

A single punch had decided the match.

The elite government prodigy realized that his own strength was comparable to the one Chu Yi had vanquished.

Chu Yi could effortlessly defeat the government's elite, and facing him would be equally straightforward.

Thus, he believed he had only one shot against Chu Yi.

He resorted to the same tactic used by the previously defeated prodigy.

That was to unleash his most powerful strike within a limited, fleeting moment!

By doing so, he felt he would leave no regrets behind.

However, in the end...

In the end...

The outcome was no different.

He was a true prodigy, not at all weaker than the one Chu Yi had defeated, and perhaps even stronger in a state of extreme frenzy.

It was a straightforward matter because he was a bona fide genetic warrior.

Having awakened his fire-based genetic power, his mastery over it wasn't particularly deep, but it was sufficiently synergistic with his own strength.

The lethal technique he deployed was a secret method provided by the government, a specialized fire genetic technique.

To the government's elite prodigy, it seemed that even if he couldn't best Chu Yi, such a formidable strike would at least inflict some damage. In a more hopeful scenario, his attack might even throw Chu Yi into disarray, potentially granting him a second opportunity to strike.

Yet, reality quickly dispelled his wishful thinking.

He had indeed thought too much.

Chu Yi's presence was beyond his wildest imagination. Despite the government's calculations and discussions suggesting Chu Yi wasn't as fearsome as anticipated, they were laughably mistaken when they finally confronted him.

Indeed, Chu Yi's power was not as they had envisioned; it was far more daunting.

When Chu Yi's punch approached, when he directly faced Chu Yi's assault, the elite government adversary felt as if he were up against the very heavens.

His furious dragon was mighty, seemingly capable of annihilating anything in its path, but against the vast expanse of the sky, it was as insignificant as an ant, utterly outclassed!

It was over in a flash, truly just a moment!

The government's elite had once dreamed of troubling Chu Yi, of making him remember his name, even of becoming known to all present.

But the harsh truth was that the fight ended as soon as it began.

Chu Yi's simple punch exerted the overwhelming pressure of the sky itself.

In an instant, his opponent was thoroughly subdued.

Without the slightest ripple.

The power he had wielded so impressively at the start now mirrored his defeat—equally spectacular in its despair.

The battle concluded with stark simplicity.

Chu Yi descended from the platform, as composed as ever, betraying no sign of the effortless way he had just dominated a top-tier Diamond Level contender.

The crowd erupted into a buzz of astonishment.

In that moment, they truly witnessed the extent of Chu Yi's strength.

Without comparison, there can be no understanding of superiority or inferiority.

Many had previously questioned Chu Yi's abilities, dismissing even the footage of him subduing a top-tier demon as fabricated—a mere stunt orchestrated by interested parties. Yet, when Chu Yi confronted a peer of equal standing before an audience of countless onlookers, they came to realize the true meaning of a reputation well-earned.

"Only the most exceptional of geniuses make it here."

"That government elite is a peerless genius of unparalleled terror!"

"Indeed, these government elites have earned their place by defeating the foremost geniuses from the major families in their respective regions!"

"But now, these government elites can't even withstand a single punch from Chu Yi!"

"How utterly terrifying..."

Some were rendered speechless, others driven to madness. No one had anticipated such an outcome, one that stretched beyond the limits of their imagination.

Chu Yi's battle concluded all too swiftly, nearly ending the moment the referee announced the start.

Meanwhile, the other seven challenge matches were just getting underway...

Chu Yi's fight lacked spectacle. Despite the profound shock it delivered, it was over before it truly began. What was there left for the audience to see?

The shock was palpable, yet even the cultivators in attendance barely registered what had happened, the battle concluding almost immediately after the elite government genius made their move.

As a result, although the battle briefly set the arena ablaze with excitement, it soon faded from discussion.

Inevitably, there was little to say about a fight with such a clear mismatch in levels...

At that moment, the other seven arenas were just beginning to witness the real clash of contenders.

No one was a fool. While seizing the initiative in battle often meant being closer to victory, it wasn't about who acted first.

The true initiative was about seizing the moment.

Initially, everyone opted for caution, probing their opponents rather than recklessly unleashing their full arsenal as the government elite had against Chu Yi.

After all, once a powerful move is used, not only is it unlikely to be used again soon, but even normal strength may be temporarily depleted.

Such tactics are typically reserved for a final, desperate gambit.

Only a fool would reveal their hand so early in the game.

However, no one would dare call that government elite a fool, especially since they had all witnessed Chu Yi's formidable strength.

Such a terrifying force rarely gives you the opportunity to strike twice.

So, if you don't go all out with your most powerful move from the start, you'll likely never get another chance.