C59 The Secret Realm Is about to Open!

Initially, Chu Yi hadn't placed much emphasis on the Stellar Combat Body. Yet, following his recent breakthrough, he came to a profound understanding of what the Stellar Combat Body truly was, and what constituted a top-tier combat body within the Immortal Demon World.

The sheer magnitude of power absorbed during the breakthrough left Chu Yi astounded. The energy required for just an instant of breaking through was an astronomical amount. Pushing his primordial spirit to its limits, Chu Yi had nearly brought his physical body to the brink of collapse.

The formidable power of the stars he had absorbed was incredibly potent, yet even so, Chu Yi found himself needing five or six bottles of Fourth Level potions to transition from Bronze to Silver status.

Chu Yi estimated that not even the Exquisite Fruit would suffice. In fact, three to five of those fruits wouldn't be enough! This implied that without awakening his genetic power, Chu Yi would need at least five or six bottles of Fourth Level potions to achieve a breakthrough from Bronze to Silver!

Shocking, wasn't it? Absolutely.

Based on the information Chu Yi had gathered online, a single bottle of Second Level medicine should have been sufficient for someone in his situation to break through smoothly. But now, his power had surged to many times that of an ordinary person's breakthrough!

The Stellar Combat Body was the catalyst for it all.

Initially, Chu Yi felt some regret, considering the immense amount of energy required for just a minor Silver level. What would the future hold when he ascended to Gold, Diamond, or even War God status? Chu Yi was acutely aware that even at the War God Level, one is merely at the threshold of cultivation.

The power he required now was substantial, and he anticipated it would become even more so moving forward. However, upon sensing the transformation in his body and the newfound strength, Chu Yi's eyes gleamed with an intense light.

Yes, there was a pang of regret. But the results were beyond imagination.

The physical strength had only increased by a mere kilogram from the Bronze level, but it was the fundamental metamorphosis that was truly fearsome. This was precisely what Chu Yi needed most. After all, he required a robust physique capable of sustaining the formidable force of his primordial spirit. For Chu Yi, the primordial spirit's power was the essence; while his physical strength was commendable, it paled in comparison to the might of his primordial spirit.

The so-called physical body required by the primordial spirit is, in reality, merely a simple vessel.

Yet now, this vessel's development has surpassed Chu Yi's previous expectations.

"The Stellar Combat Body has granted me an essential metamorphosis, a transformation so profound it rivals the effects of over ten Exquisite Fruits!"

Chu Yi was aware that other humans, upon their advancement to Silver Level Great Warriors, would surely undergo similar metamorphoses. Nevertheless, theirs could not hold a candle to his own.

If such transformations were commonplace, the human world would be overrun with superhumans by now.

Given that his innate talent was modest, the extent of change he could achieve through transformation was finite. Hence, the remarkable degree to which he had evolved must be attributed to the Stellar Combat Body.

"Terrifying..."

Even from within the confines of the medical pod, Chu Yi could acutely sense the formidable and daunting nature of his physical form.

In comparison to the Bronze level, his strength had increased by a mere kilogram, yet his actual power had escalated significantly.

It wasn't just the might of his primordial spirit that had become more fearsome; the essence within every fiber of his muscles had also substantially increased.

To illustrate, previously, a standard punch from Chu Yi would yield a tenfold burst of power. Now, it could achieve fifteen, or even twenty times that!

As for the peak of explosive strength...

It was even more formidable.

Chu Yi had not yet tested the upper limits of his explosive strength, but he believed that it had increased by at least tenfold.

That is to say, it had reached a thirtyfold increase!

This was rather alarming.

Consider that some Silver Level genetic warriors, despite awakening potent genetic powers, would find it nearly impossible to reach a pure thirtyfold burst of explosive power.

Among Chu Yi's acquaintances, only a prodigy like Lee Zi could attain such a level.

Of course, Chu Yi was uncertain about the exact extent of Lee Zi's genetic power enhancement, but he was certain of one thing: surpassing a thirtyfold increase was a trivial matter for her.

After all, Lee Zi's regular amplification already exceeded twenty times. Chu Yi would staunchly refuse to believe that her genetic power's amplification fell short of tenfold.

Nonetheless, warriors who have awakened their genetic power are a rarity, and those who have are exceedingly rare!

For Chu Yi, a thirtyfold amplification of his power was more than sufficient to confront genetic warriors who were not exceptionally formidable.

Chu Yi was elated as he became aware of his body's improved condition.

What thrilled him the most, however, was the enhanced capacity to wield his Primordial Spirit's power following the upgrade of his physical form!

Before, at the peak of his Primordial Spirit's activation, it could only cover a range of about a hundred meters.

But now...

Four hundred meters!

Chu Yi even believed that four hundred meters wasn't his upper limit.

His Primordial Spirit's reach had quadrupled in diameter—an astonishing figure indeed!

In Chu Yi's mind, it was as though he was reliving a dreamlike state.

Of course, he was aware that it was not truly possible, especially considering his time in the Immortal Demon Temple—it was beyond imagination...

"Is all this your doing?"

Lee Zi, unable to hold back any longer, slowly spoke up.

Chu Yi turned to meet Lee Zi's slightly averted eyes.

"Thank you for earlier..."

Lee Zi paused, then looked around in confusion.

"What happened earlier? I have no idea."

Chu Yi chuckled genuinely at Lee Zi's feigned innocence.

"Indeed, considering our relationship, saying 'thank you' seems rather formal."

"Tch, what relationship do I have with you?"

She was adorable before, now feisty—Chu Yi found both expressions endearing.

Even the previously aloof Lee Zi now seemed to have a unique allure.

"Okay, enough fooling around."

Chu Yi's demeanor turned solemn.

"Indeed, I was responsible for last night's events."

"But to claim it was solely due to my strength would be an overstatement."

The celestial power that engulfed the heavens last night, though concentrated in a modest area, required an inconceivable amount of energy.

It was Chu Yi's doing, yet not a reflection of his true power.

Even now, Chu Yi doubted he could achieve such a feat on his own.

Without the synergy of the Stellar Combat Body, he knew it would have been impossible.

"However, I have certainly become much stronger than before."

While speaking, Chu Yi had already opened the medical pod's door and stepped out.

Lee Zi blinked in surprise at the sight. "Your wounds..."

Chu Yi offered a reassuring smile. "No worries. The breakthrough last night has pretty much healed them."

Yes, thanks to last night's breakthrough, Chu Yi's injuries have almost completely healed.

Now, he's in better shape than ever before.

Chu Yi's injuries from yesterday weren't as severe as they appeared.

But that's only when compared to how dire he looked; in reality, his injuries were quite serious.

For an average person, sustaining such damage would likely be fatal.

While Chu Yi could recover more quickly in the medical pod, under normal circumstances, it would take him at least three to five days to recuperate.

But now...

Although it's unclear how much of Chu Yi's combat strength has returned, at least on the surface, he seems to be injury-free.

"You..."

Lee Zi's eyes were wide with astonishment.

Everything about Chu Yi was stunning to her.

His terrifying burst of power, his unprecedented perceptual abilities, and now this incredible healing capacity.

All of this had utterly overturned Lee Zi's perception of Chu Yi.

Was he powerful?

Yes, Chu Yi was indeed formidable, enough to send shivers down one's spine. If Lee Zi weren't an elite Awakened Geneticist, she believed she would stand no chance against him.

"It's a minor matter."

Chu Yi gestured dismissively, signaling that there was no need for alarm.

Then, his demeanor turned serious once again.

"Lee Zi, I believe my hypothesis is correct."

Hypothesis?

Lee Zi lay in the medical pod, looking puzzled, as Chu Yi realized he hadn't shared his earlier speculation with her.

He had kept it to himself due to uncertainty.

But this time, Chu Yi was almost certain.

"A secret realm is likely to open in or around this area!"

Secret realm!

Lee Zi's pupils narrowed.

Unlike Chu Yi, whose knowledge of secret realms was largely confined to those within the Immortal Demon World, Lee Zi was from this world. She had been awakened since her sophomore year of high school and had the support of many, including the prestigious Adirang Academy. Consequently, Lee Zi was privy to far more information than the average person.

Lee Zi was, of course, no stranger to the concept of a secret realm.

"Are you certain?"

Lee Zi asked, her voice tinged with excitement.

What does the opening of a secret realm signify?

Lee Zi was acutely aware!

It represented wealth, resources, power, and an enormous opportunity!

Even the opening of a minor secret realm could bring benefits beyond imagination.

However, a moment later, something seemed to strike Lee Zi, and her complexion turned a shade paler.

"If that's the case, what about the Demonic Beasts?"

Lee Zi might not have known how Chu Yi came by his knowledge, but her trust in him was profound.

Thus, when Chu Yi spoke, she harbored no doubts.

Sometimes, Lee Zi's trust seemed so unfathomable to Chu Yi that it bordered on incredulity. Surely one shouldn't trust anyone, not even their own parents, so implicitly.

Chu Yi didn't linger on this issue and instead nodded emphatically. "Exactly, that's how it is!"

"The secret realm is on the verge of opening, and with it, some spiritual energy—"

Pausing to reflect, Chu Yi inquired, "You're familiar with spiritual energy, aren't you?"

Lee Zi gave an exasperated roll of her eyes. "Of course I know about the resurgence of spiritual energy!"

Chu Yi was momentarily taken aback, then smacked his forehead.

He had assumed that the people of this world were ignorant of spiritual energy, but he had clearly overlooked a crucial detail!

Given that the transformation at Kunlun Mountain was referred to as the resurgence of spiritual energy, they must be aware of it.

Well, that simplified matters. There was no longer a need for explanations.

"Since you're aware, that makes things easier."

"Prior to the secret realm's opening, it will gradually make contact with our world. During this period, some of the spiritual energy within the secret realm will start to seep into our realm."

"As the opening of the secret realm progresses, this leakage of spiritual energy will accelerate, and its concentration will rise. At the moment the secret realm fully opens, the intensity of the energy will peak."

"Meanwhile, the overflow of spiritual energy will cause a gradual increase in the ambient concentration within this region. The change is subtle, typically only perceptible to Demonic Beasts."

Indeed, Chu Yi did not rank among the Demonic Beasts.

"And this is precisely why Demonic Beasts are drawn to converge in this area."

Lee Zi nodded in understanding.

Humans had speculated about the reasons behind the secret realm's allure to Demonic Beasts each time it opened.

Chu Yi had previously suggested this explanation, but as he pointed out, humans couldn't detect the minute fluctuations in spiritual energy, so a definitive conclusion remained elusive.

"What's the extent of the secret realm's opening this time?"