C41 Berserk Potion!
Sensing the charged atmosphere, the students around the arena quickly made way, clearing a significant space in the center.
Lee Zi's eyes betrayed a sense of urgency for the first time. She was well aware of Chu Yi's capabilities, as well as Zhu Yu's, and she understood the disparity between the two.
"Chu Yi, enough is enough!"
Previously, Lee Zi had maintained a frosty demeanor, even when she spoke up to help Chu Yi.
But now...
For the first time, a look of anxiety crossed Lee Zi's face, a sight that touched everyone present.
At such a moment, few men could resist Lee Zi's plea, but Chu Yi was certainly not among them.
He cocked his head, wearing an unusual grin, "Lee Zi, didn't you say I lacked courage?"
"Well, let's see if I have it now."
Chu Yi teased. Without waiting for Lee Zi to respond, he had already approached Zhu Yu.
"If you lose, scram..."
Zhu Yu's face was a picture of dark fury. He nodded vehemently, and then both turned to the instructor standing by.
The instructor, with a poker face, announced, "Begin..."
Though they were in the equipment storage room, it was more than sufficient for a duel between Chu Yi and Zhu Yu, both at the Bronze Level.
Besides, should any problems arise, the dozen instructors present were more than capable of intervening.
So, as the instructor's words echoed, Chu Yi and Zhu Yu sprang into action.
Undoubtedly, Zhu Yu was a standout in this Trial Group, one of the few top-tier contenders alongside Lee Zi.
Lee Guoqiang had mentioned that seven members of this Trial Group had already attained the status of Bronze Warriors.
Three of these seven had achieved their breakthroughs only recently.
Zhu Yu, on the other hand, had reached the Bronze Level quite some time ago!
Had he not chosen to consolidate his foundation to enhance his chances of future advancement, Zhu Yu might have reached the Bronze Level even before Lee Zi.
Though his progress was slower than Lee Zi's, Zhu Yu's foundation was exceptionally solid. This meant that despite being a mere mid-tier Bronze Warrior, the power he could unleash was beyond imagination.
With a punch, he produced a whistling sound that reverberated through the air!
It was a feat typically associated with warriors in the later stages of the Bronze Realm.
Lee Zi's eyes were tinged with concern. The fight had already erupted, and there was no stopping it now. All she could do was hope that Chu Yi wouldn't suffer too much harm.
Zhu Yu's punch was formidable, a fact Lee Zi had acknowledged. She herself, at the pinnacle of Bronze Perfection, could have easily caught Zhu Yu's punch. But Chu Yi...
With a swift whoosh, Lee Zi's tension eased as she watched Chu Yi deftly dodge Zhu Yu's mighty blow.
Just as she thought...
Zhen Ye had held back his true power, yet his level remained. Even at the Bronze Level, he was far beyond the reach of ordinary Bronze warriors. Chu Yi's ability to render Zhen Ye's numerous attacks ineffective was a testament to the frightening prowess of his movement technique.
Zhu Yu was significantly weaker in comparison to Zhen Ye, so it was only natural for Chu Yi to evade with ease.
Lee Zi realized she should have anticipated this before the fight...
The battle raged on, with Zhu Yu unleashing a relentless barrage of punches that grew tighter and more refined, reminiscent of an ancient martial arts technique. Such skills were likely only accessible to those of Zhu Yu's prestigious background, as ordinary citizens had no combat methods to practice before becoming genetic warriors.
Yet, even with this ancient technique, Zhu Yu couldn't lay a finger on Chu Yi!
Whether Zhu Yu's fists stormed down like a tempest or fell gently like a persistent rain, they couldn't touch—no, couldn't even graze Chu Yi!
As Zhu Yu's energy waned and his eyes blazed with frustration, he spat out in anger, "Chu Yi, you're nothing but a coward!"
"What kind of warrior just dodges like that?"
"Do you think you can keep this up once we're out in the wild?"
Indeed, while agility could certainly improve one's odds of survival in the wild, the notion of relying solely on such skills to dominate was laughable.
Chu Yi maintained his smile throughout, yet unbeknownst to the onlookers, his gaze held a deep sense of pity for Zhu Yu.
Zhu Yu was indeed skilled, with a solid foundation and strength exceeding 700 KG. But Chu Yi? He had already reached the top of the Bronze Level.
Even though Zhu Yu had a plethora of tricks at his disposal, Chu Yi could easily overpower him by leveraging his own strength to exploit Zhu Yu's vulnerability in a flash.
Yet, Chu Yi refrained from doing so.
His restraint wasn't born from a desire to toy with Zhu Yu; rather, Chu Yi viewed Zhu Yu as a valuable source of experience.
Eager to enhance his combat skills, Chu Yi was determined not to squander any opportunity for battle.
And so...
Ignoring Zhu Yu's remarks, Chu Yi kept evading. Zhu Yu's repeated assaults, now numbering in the dozens, left him breathless and on the verge of defeat.
Aware that his downfall was imminent, Zhu Yu, with a fierce bite of his teeth, pulled out a potion and downed it in one gulp.
The nearby teachers' faces registered alarm.
Using potions during a fight was a clear violation of the rules.
Yet, their gaze shifted to the supervising teacher, who remained unperturbed, standing calmly at a distance.
Ultimately, the teachers held their peace.
The Berserk Potion coursing through him, Zhu Yu felt his strength surge. His body brimmed with such explosive force that he feared he might burst if he didn't release it.
Berserk Potion!
A Third Level Support Potion, its cost was incomparable to that of a standard Third Level Cultivation Potion, yet it still exceeded a million.
A million federal coins—a fortune that might take a commoner a lifetime to amass—was but a trifle for Zhu Yu.
True to its name, the potion was designed to amplify strength and induce a frenzied state.
Once ingested, it significantly boosted one's speed, attack power, and resilience to damage.
However, every potion came with drawbacks.
Post-consumption, Zhu Yu would be bedridden for at least a week, effectively bowing out of the trial.
Everyone knew that even without the school's safeguarding, Zhu Yu could freely embark on wilderness trials, with his family's protection far surpassing that of the school.
His reason for staying was simple: Lee Zi.
Now that his fate was sealed and he could no longer remain, Zhu Yu was determined to take Chu Yi down with him!
Yes, that was Zhu Yu's sole focus at the moment.
The Berserk Potion had its issues, not only with its aftereffects but also during its active phase.
True to its name, the potion's most significant side effect was inducing a loss of sanity!
But for Zhu Yu, the massive boost in strength made the loss of rationality seem insignificant.
At this moment, with a single punch, he had unleashed power well beyond 1T!
One ton was the benchmark for a Silver Level Great Warrior, yet Zhu Yu, having enhanced his strength through the potion, could not claim such a title.
Nonetheless, Zhu Yu's current might truly rivaled that of the fearsome Silver Level Great Warriors!
One ton?
No, it was more than that!
Chu Yi could sense the immense force carried in that punch, realizing it contained over two tons of power!
This meant the Berserk Potion had doubled Zhu Yu's strength!
Such a fearsome concoction...
The howling sound echoed in Chu Yi's ears as Zhu Yu's power now far exceeded the peak of Genetic Power that Zhen Ye had demonstrated during his tests.
But Chu Yi was not the same person he once was!
As the punch approached, Chu Yi's eyes blazed with an intense glow.
Swift and mighty!
The attack bore down on Chu Yi with overwhelming force!
In that instant, Chu Yi contorted his body, narrowly allowing the punch to skim past his waist, yet the sheer force shredded his clothing and reddened his skin.
On the other side, Zhu Yu had lost much of his sanity. His mind was consumed with the need to keep attacking, to overpower Chu Yi, to crush him utterly!
That was the singular thought driving Zhu Yu.
So when his punch failed to harm Chu Yi, Zhu Yu showed no signs of disappointment.
He immediately halted, pivoted, and launched another punch, its powerful gust aiming straight for Chu Yi.
Chu Yi appeared to be caught in that contorted stance, seemingly with no chance to evade.
As the punch was about to connect, everyone was certain that Chu Yi would sustain serious injuries.
But at the pivotal moment, a figure emerged.
Bang!
The collision was instantaneous, and both figures were sent flying backward.
The incident occurred so abruptly that even the instructors failed to react.
Chu Yi gazed at Lee Zi, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, and his mind went blank.
"You idiot, why haven't you conceded yet?!"
Madness painted Lee Zi's face, an expression seldom seen on her.
The students were momentarily dumbfounded, not anticipating the turn of events.
It was supposed to be a showdown between Chu Yi and Zhu Yu. How had Lee Zi become the one to intervene?
Zhu Yu slowly picked himself up off the ground, and upon realizing that Lee Zi was the one who had intervened, the frenzy in his eyes intensified.
"Lee Zi, what have you done?!"
A deep roar filled the air as Zhu Yu's veins bulged, a clear sign he was struggling to contain his rage.
