C57 Charging Towards Silver!!

Chu Yi was certain that a secret realm was on the verge of opening here. Only the spiritual energy that seeped from a secret realm could cause such a shift in the concentration of spiritual Qi across the entire region, attracting numerous Demonic Beasts to this spot.

He might not have been familiar with the secret realms of this world, but Chu Yi knew that in the Immortal Demon World, such realms were the ultimate treasures. The sheer amount of valuable items aside, the spiritual Qi preserved within the secret realm for countless ages was beyond the wildest dreams of any Immortal Demon.

Chu Yi was aware that the secret realms of this world might not measure up to those of the Immortal Demon World, but he did not underestimate their significance. "If this truly is the opening of a secret realm, then it's an incredible opportunity!" he mused.

However, his excitement quickly gave way to a sense of gravity. "But this also represents a massive risk."

Indeed, a crisis. Chu Yi was no fool; he fully grasped the sensation such an event would trigger. Just like the present moment, where Demonic Beasts were already converging on the location.

The current arrivals were likely just the ordinary Demonic Beasts from the vicinity, similar to the lizard beast from earlier, today's leopard demon, and the demonic ape. They were not particularly significant, drawn here primarily due to their proximity.

Yet, with time, more formidable Demonic Beasts would amass. Soon, Silver Level beasts and even greater Demonic Beasts would emerge in succession. While Teacher Cang and his colleagues might handle ordinary Great Demonic Beasts, the situation could escalate if top-tier ones appeared. And there could be more than just a handful of them.

Chu Yi's greatest concern, however, was the scale of this secret realm. What if it turned out to be vast? It could potentially draw not just the local Demonic Beasts and Great Demonic Beasts, but even the fearsome Demon Kings from the forbidden zones. Though these Demon Kings had been exiled and constrained by humanity, it was a mistake to assume they wouldn't dare oppose humans.

If the Demon Kings hadn't been so averse to suffering heavy losses, they wouldn't have secluded themselves in forbidden zones, choosing instead to confront humanity from a distance.

Typically, nothing short of a top-tier secret realm opening would stir the Demon Kings to action, and even amidst peril, they would rush in fervently.

So...

Chu Yi found himself in a state of emotional turmoil. He harbored a faint hope that this was indeed a top-tier secret realm. If so, Chu Yi believed that merely by entering and cultivating within it for a time, his abilities would skyrocket, propelling him to the status of a formidable warrior in record time.

Yet, on the flip side, if this truly was a top-tier secret realm, wouldn't venturing into it with his current power be tantamount to suicide?

And if humans gained control over the secret realm, would Chu Yi even be granted access?

Especially if it were a top-tier secret realm, his current frail form would mean he'd be trapped here indefinitely.

Upon this realization, Chu Yi's complexion darkened.

He had been so preoccupied with the potential benefits that he hadn't considered the possible consequences. Now, reflecting on it, he found himself at a loss for words.

"Let's just play it by ear," he decided.

Previously, Chu Yi hadn't felt such an urgent need to ascend to the rank of Silver Level Great Warrior, but now...

He understood that achieving the Silver Level would result in a dramatic metamorphosis of his physical form. With his enhanced physique, he could wield his immortal arts with greater frequency and potency.

Currently, if he were to unleash all his hidden strengths without regard for the aftermath, he could obliterate even a top Silver Level Great Warrior.

He would be a Silver Level Great Warrior with the awakened genetic power!

Naturally, this was assuming he disregarded all consequences. Even if he emerged victorious, Chu Yi suspected he wouldn't survive the ordeal.

However, if he could maintain control, Chu Yi believed he would face no difficulty against an average Silver Level Great Warrior.

And should he reach the Silver Level...

Though he had never clashed with a Gold Level General, Chu Yi was confident that with his body's enhancements and the ability to further unleash his immortal arts and the power of his primordial spirit, he could stand his ground against even a Gold Level General with awakened genetic power.

In other words, even when facing a demonic beast with an awakened bloodline talent, Chu Yi wouldn't be the least bit intimidated!

As for an ordinary Gold Level General...

If they were merely at the Elementary level, Chu Yi wouldn't take them too seriously!

"Damn, just a little bit more!"

Who knows when the secret realm will open? If it turns out to be vast, then it won't be an opportunity for him to seize advantage, but rather a time to flee for his life.

So, Chu Yi is incredibly anxious at the moment.

But he's aware that this sort of thing can't be hastened.

Breaking through this final barrier is incredibly challenging. Had it not been for the Exquisite Fruit he consumed, which elevated his life force, he wouldn't have been able to reach his current state.

"No, I've got to give it my all!"

With that thought, Chu Yi once again began to channel the Stellar Combat Body.

This time, however, was different from before. The speed at which Chu Yi circulated the technique was accelerating, and a formidable power seemed to ripple through the air.

This was an exceptionally rare and fearsome sight, only occurring when Chu Yi pushed the Stellar Combat Body to its extreme.

Typically, training the Stellar Combat Body is a gradual process. Yet, such phenomena can also occur in areas dense with star power.

But on this occasion, it was Chu Yi who voluntarily initiated the Stellar Combat Body's activation, a feat probably only he could achieve.

Those exceptional talents who practiced the Stellar Combat Body could only hope to drive it into such a frenzied state at life-or-death moments or within special locales. Usually, it's a passive occurrence, nearly impossible to initiate at will.

But Chu Yi, he can do it!

Stars began to emerge, blanketing the heavens.

At this instant, Chu Yi's spiritual essence was unleashed to its fullest extent, drawing in all the starlight from within a hundred-mile radius.

From outside the medical pod, one could see the entire heavens and earth bathed in a silvery-white glow.

Under normal circumstances, Chu Yi would never dare to be so conspicuous.

But now, he's unconcerned with such matters. When weighed against his own safety, everything else seems trivial.

Still, Chu Yi has kept a cautious eye on the situation.

He refrained from concentrating all the starlight within the medical pod. Instead, he allowed it to permeate the entire area under the control of his primordial spirit.

This made it challenging for anyone attempting to investigate to uncover anything substantial.

At that moment, the whole base was bathed in the boundless starlight. Without a powerful primordial spirit, one would be unable to pinpoint the true convergence of the starlight.

Sweat beaded on Chu Yi's forehead, only to be swiftly evaporated by the circulating air within the medical chamber.

The primordial spirit power Chu Yi had summoned was the most immense he had wielded since his arrival in this world.

Even now, his physical body was beginning to falter under the strain, exhibiting a natural response to the overwhelming force. Pushing it further could be disastrous...

Chu Yi had always known that surpassing the limits of his physical endurance to wield primordial spirit power would ultimately lead to his demise in an explosive death. Yet, he had never truly experienced it. He believed that with sufficient mastery over his primordial spirit power, he could skirt the brink of destruction!

With such control, he could consistently operate at his peak capacity.

However, once Chu Yi actually put this to the test, he realized his mistake.

His body wouldn't only collapse at the critical threshold.

The moment he began to push beyond what his body could bear, it was already on the verge of breaking down.

In essence, reaching that critical point would mean total collapse.

Thus, his prior strategy was no longer viable.

The students and teachers had all emerged from their quarters, their eyes clouded with bewilderment. Clearly, none of them could make sense of the situation.

The mystery of it all was overwhelming, materializing abruptly and unfolding right before them.

Moreover...

The teachers noticed the peculiar starlight engaging in erratic movements.

Some of the more formidable teachers even detected an odd force within the starlight.

Although faint, this force was profoundly unsettling given the vastness of the starlight convergence.

"Everyone, return to your quarters!"

"Activate all the camp's defense systems!"

Teacher Cang wore a grim expression, feeling that his luck had hit rock bottom.

He regretted organizing this training session.

Lee Zi's injuries were already a source of distress for Teacher Cang, and now he was faced with yet another predicament.

If it were only these issues, he wouldn't be suffering from such a severe headache. But Teacher Cang had become aware of the recent developments over the last couple of days. Something had changed in this region, causing an unending stream of Demonic Beasts to appear. He had led teams more than a dozen times, yet this was the first time he had encountered such a phenomenon. Furthermore, when he dispatched a drone for surveillance yesterday, he discovered that the dominant Demonic Beasts in the nearby territories seemed agitated, as if they were preparing to invade this area—a situation that would normally be unthinkable.

"My head is killing me..."

That evening, another bizarre event unfolded, pushing Teacher Cang's headache to its limits. Although he was unsure of the nature of these starlights, he decided to err on the side of caution and instructed the students to quickly return to their rooms. These rooms served more than just lodging purposes; often, they were the students' last refuge in life-threatening situations.

Outside the medical bay, chaos reigned, but it had no impact on Chu Yi. His body convulsed continuously, and his face was etched with agony. Countless stars were converging into his body, and Chu Yi's aura was undergoing an eerie transformation. The pain he endured was immense, as he had pushed his primordial spirit's power beyond the normal limits of his body in an attempt to achieve a breakthrough as quickly as possible.