C262 Lee Zi's Battle
"Amazing, truly amazing!"
"I get that the government elite demon is formidable, but why is Lee Zi just as impressive?"
"Wasn't it mentioned that she was once a specially-recruited student at Adirang Academy?"
"Has Adirang Academy become that powerful now?"
Many were left marveling in confusion.
You see, the abilities Lee Zi demonstrated couldn't simply be chalked up to 'talent.'
"She's definitely a scholarly powerhouse, but even so, reaching this level seems beyond the norm..."
Lee Zi's reputation as an academic ace was well-known.
But such understanding doesn't come solely from being academically gifted.
Intelligence is crucial, but so is experience.
And speaking of experience...
The government elite demon had barely acquired his after numerous life-and-death battles.
But Lee Zi...
People just couldn't grasp how Lee Zi had managed to do it...
Lee Zi, of course, wasn't about to explain herself to each curious onlooker, nor was she inclined to.
Her focus was entirely on her adversary, the government elite demon!
Lee Zi's approach to combat was nothing like Chu Yi's.
Chu Yi would always employ overwhelming force to obliterate any opponent he faced.
This represented an ultimate form of violence, which, to Chu Yi, embodied the essence of martial arts.
Lee Zi, however, didn't see her path in the same light.
She believed that every battle should be fought with intellect.
Without wisdom, if battles were fought with sheer force, they would lose their meaning and become monotonous.
The opponents she had previously faced, even the formidable ones during the Human Race Genius Elite Battle, had similar tactics—always charging forward.
Lee Zi understood that this straightforward approach was the true martial way. Yet, if one's path was riddled with too much calculation, ascending to the pinnacle of martial arts would be all the more challenging.
But this was Lee Zi's chosen path, the one she treasured.
The second seed had once demonstrated complete control over the battlefield, leaving his opponent with no chance to fight back.
To Lee Zi, however, such control by the seed was nothing more than a facade.
He had merely been overpowering his adversary through sheer strength.
Now, Lee Zi had encountered a different kind of opponent, one who also reveled in strategic planning.
The government elite prodigy might not have been the strongest, but he was the perfect match for Lee Zi.
In a flash, Lee Zi had vacated her previous position.
The government elite demon watched from the opposite side of the arena, intrigued by Lee Zi's elusive maneuvers.
Her sudden shift at the final moment had left the government elite demon puzzled.
Such an opponent piqued the interest of the government elite demon.
"It was a mistake not to include you among the seeded players," he remarked, his credentials allowing him to assess the situation with authority.
He was familiar with the seeded player in their bracket and thus fully understood the extent of Lee Zi's capabilities.
"The only regret is that your level is somewhat low. Had you been at the Gold Level, a spot among the seeded players would have undoubtedly been yours!" These were the musings of the government elite demon.
Lee Zi simply smiled, offering no response.
Indeed, while nearly everyone recognized her talent and strength, they also believed she had no chance of making it to the end, let alone progressing further.
It all came down to one's level...
But Lee Zi never saw it that way.
Her thoughts were consumed by images of Chu Yi.
Would they speak the same of Chu Yi?
Lee Zi neither knew nor needed to know.
All she needed to know was that this time, she would demonstrate her strength to everyone!
And so, in that moment, Lee Zi struck.
Her punch was as powerful as ever, seemingly embodying endless variations and etched with a resolute will.
The impact of such force was astounding.
Indeed, Lee Zi relished a battle of wits, a clash of the intelligent.
Yet, this did not imply a lack of power on her part!
Quite the opposite, Lee Zi's strength was beyond imagination.
With one punch, she seemed to force the government elite demon to reassess her.
His expression turned grave as he sensed Lee Zi's punch closing in on him, a fearsome glow emanating from his body.
In an instant, a water-blue hue began to flourish, swirling continuously around the government elite demon.
Genetic Warrior!
This creature had unlocked the shackles of its genes!
The gene of water.
Just by observing the tangible water shield that surrounded him, Lee Zi could tell that the government elite demon had a profound understanding of genetic power.
He had already mastered some of the essence of the water gene.
This was a true top-tier demon. His physical body might not be exceptionally strong, but his deep insight into the nature of power made him a formidable top-tier demon.
"Quite impressive..."
Even Chu Yi, seated on the elevated platform, regarded the government elite demon with a trace of admiration.
The opponent was indeed impressive.
To call him the best would be an overstatement, but he was certainly much stronger than ninety-nine percent of the top talents Chu Yi had encountered.
Lee Zi's attack was terrifyingly powerful. Normally, the government's elite would not stand a chance against it, but by harnessing the formidable power of the water gene, he managed to withstand Lee Zi's offensive.
At that moment, Lee Zi's expression subtly shifted.
She could feel it!
It was a hidden strength within the water gene's power.
The force of wind!
The government elite controlled not one, but two types of genetic power!
A top-tier demon!
Truly top-tier, not just in the eyes of the public!
Even with an average physical constitution, the government elite was worthy of the top-tier demon title, thanks to his dual genetic powers.
Instantly, the dual genetic powers burst forth in full force. The wind, harbored within the water, transformed into countless razor-sharp blades, all aimed at Lee Zi, as if intending to completely dissect her.
A single wind blade or two wouldn't concern Lee Zi, but when faced with hundreds, even she struggled to cope.
In a flash, Lee Zi's body began to nimbly evade.
The government elite was cunning indeed; no one had anticipated that he was a dual-genetic warrior.
It was well-known that Lee Zi openly possessed dual genetic powers, and it was precisely for this reason that she had garnered so much attention, to the point where Adirang Academy spared no expense to recruit her ahead of time.
Now, another figure stood before them.
Lee Zi was incredibly swift, yet the wind blades were swifter still.
This was the outcome of Lee Zi remaining cautious, holding back her full strength.
Otherwise, the danger would have been far greater!
The arena was vast, spanning over ten thousand square meters—a colossal space a hundred meters in length and width.
In such an expanse, even tens of thousands of people could stand comfortably.
But at this moment, the arena was riddled with innumerable slash marks, densely packed and startling to behold.
It was upon seeing these grievous scars that many spectators began to realize something.
These prodigies, though young and monstrous, possessed undeniable strength, ranking among the very pinnacle of power on Earth.
Diamond!
To the average person, Gold represented an impressive status. Yet none of the prodigies showcased before the nation were of a caliber less than Diamond!
For many, Diamond represented the ultimate goal of cultivation, but the War God...
That was a domain reserved for deities.
Initially, many had underestimated these prodigies as mere youths. But after witnessing the clash between Lee Zi and the government's elite prodigy, where a single casual move wrought such devastation, they were forced to acknowledge their true power.
This was merely the beginning, not the end!
The dual genetic powers, kept secret for so long that even many close comrades were unaware, were now unveiled. The government's elite prodigy would certainly not accept defeat.
He wasn't officially recognized as a seeded player, but in his eyes, he possessed the strength of one.
Even his mentor, the legion commander, believed he had the potential of a seeded player. Yet, he had not been chosen.
But the government's elite prodigy was undeterred.
Was it over for him because he wasn't a seed?
No, certainly not!
If the government wouldn't acknowledge him as a seeded player, then he would carve out his own path to that status!
Such were the convictions of the government's elite prodigy.
In his current battle with Lee Zi, his formidable power had finally prompted him to reveal his ace in the hole.
The government's elite prodigy knew all too well that Lee Zi was a fearsome opponent. To think he could easily overpower her with his dual genetic powers would be a colossal mistake.
Therefore, he couldn't afford any oversight!
Having already gained the upper hand over Lee Zi, he was certainly not going to let this chance slip away. In the blink of an eye, as the wind blades were on the verge of fading, the government elite prodigy materialized in front of Lee Zi.
Without hesitation, he unleashed a ferocious punch!
Lee Zi was undeniably beautiful, but the government elite prodigy was well aware that her beauty was irrelevant to him. As he stepped into the arena, he was consumed by a singular belief: to defeat his opponent!
It didn't matter who the opponent was!
"Kill!"
A flash of crimson ignited in the eyes of the government elite prodigy.
With that mighty punch came a flurry of overlapping shadows of fists.
This was a supreme martial art, a legacy from his mentor, the legion commander, and not a possession of the government, which is why he had access to this heritage.
At that moment, the full might of the fist technique was unleashed.
Lee Zi's face was etched with gravity.
Her strength was undoubtedly far superior to that of the government elite prodigy.
But caught off guard by her adversary's true power, she found herself at a disadvantage.
Yet, Lee Zi was not disheartened.
Such turns of events were quite normal in combat; after all, she was human, not a deity.
She couldn't possibly foresee everything.
