C61 Lee Zi Broke Through!
Recovering fully in just four or five days was out of the question for Lee Zi, but she had her own methods to manage the situation. If necessary, she could always take some time to recuperate later on.
Chu Yi, on the other hand, was well aware of Lee Zi's intentions. He had been fully briefed by Teacher Cang by the time Lee Zi was brought into the medical pod, unconscious. Without a word, Chu Yi took a brief rest before resuming his application of the Green Emperor Longevity Spell.
A few moments under the spell could bring about recovery, but each session required Chu Yi to rest for one to two hours, and he could only sustain the spell for a maximum of half an hour at a time. Starting from the early morning and continuing until dusk, their efforts finally culminated in success.
Lee Zi emerged from the medical pod to find Chu Yi looking pale and exhausted. Concern flickered in her eyes as she watched over him, but ultimately, she remained silent, simply keeping a vigilant watch by his side.
The tranquility of the day, undisturbed by others, was precisely why Chu Yi was able to assist Lee Zi in her rapid recovery. Both had returned to their peak condition, with their combat abilities intact.
Yet, they did not leave immediately. Recovering in a mere day seemed far too implausible. Chu Yi's recovery was less surprising, given that he only had minor injuries, but for Lee Zi, the speed of her recovery was astonishing.
Despite their restored health, they both chose to remain in the medical pods, extending their stay for the full day.
That evening, as Chu Yi quietly absorbed the celestial energies, he was startled by an unusual disturbance nearby. It was an amalgamation of earth, water, and fire energies, weaving together in a dance of convergence, fostering a sense of miraculous rebirth.
Observing Lee Zi, with her eyes firmly shut, a glimmer of excitement shone in Chu Yi's eyes. He realized that Lee Zi was on the verge of a breakthrough. His relentless use of the Green Emperor Longevity Spell throughout the day had not only healed all of Lee Zi's internal injuries but had also reinforced her foundation, significantly accelerating her progress.
Lee Zi had been at the Bronze pinnacle for quite some time, and now that her foundation was perfectly solidified, her breakthrough was a natural progression.
Unbeknownst to her, Lee Zi's transition to the Silver state arrived effortlessly.
Chu Yi, careful not to wake the still-slumbering Lee Zi, understood that transitioning from Bronze to Silver was a metamorphosis of the body.
Such a breakthrough didn't require any external guidance; it was entirely self-actualized.
Should Lee Zi awaken, she would instinctively guide herself through the process, even if left to her own devices. However, that would not be ideal.
Chu Yi sensed the change briefly and nodded, pleased with the outcome.
Lee Zi's exceptionally strong foundation meant her breakthrough was significantly quicker than others.
While the breakthrough itself was swift, the physical transformation required time, yet a single night was more than sufficient.
With this thought, Chu Yi's joy grew.
Facing the looming unknown disaster or opportunity, Lee Zi's sudden ascent to Silver was an immense delight!
Post-breakthrough, Lee Zi could fully unleash her genetic power.
Before the breakthrough, Lee Zi at full strength was already on par with the weakest of the Great Demons.
What about now, after her breakthrough?
Chu Yi was aware that Lee Zi would not be far behind him in strength!
Most likely, the majority of Great Demons at the Gold General level would struggle to contend with Lee Zi...
"Excellent..."
His mood was buoyant, not only because of Lee Zi's advancement but also due to his own progress.
Tonight marked Chu Yi's first cultivation session since his own breakthrough, and the pace of his cultivation thrilled him.
Previously, Chu Yi could enhance his strength by 20 to 30 kilograms overnight by harnessing the power of his primordial spirit.
Now, after his own breakthrough, Chu Yi found his cultivation speed to be astonishingly fast!
In just half a day, he had already increased his strength by over forty kilograms.
At this rate, he could potentially gain over a hundred kilograms of strength in a single night.
Such a rate of progression was almost excessively astounding.
It's likely that even those prodigies who consumed Fourth Level potions like water couldn't match Chu Yi's cultivation speed!
"Indeed, the higher the level of the Stellar Combat Body, the more formidable it becomes. It all comes down to a solid foundation."
In the Immortal Demon World, all cultivation methods follow this principle. Initially, progress is modest, and paradoxically, the more advanced the method, the slower the early-stage cultivation.
The reason is straightforward: elite cultivation methods demand a rigorous foundation. Without it, not only is rapid advancement out of reach, but even progressing to the next level becomes impossible.
However, once one's foundation is sufficiently solidified, the entire game changes.
Many methods allow for easy advancement in the early stages, but become incredibly challenging later on.
Yet, with top-tier methods, the pace of cultivation accelerates as one progresses!
This is the hallmark of elite cultivation methods.
While Chu Yi's Stellar Combat Body is nowhere near the later stages, he's already experiencing the uniqueness of these elite methods.
"At this rate, I could reach Gold status in just a few months!"
The thought excited Chu Yi.
And this was without any medicinal aids. With enough of them, his cultivation speed could increase even more!
Gold Level General!
It's worth noting that one is only a warrior at the Bronze or Silver levels. Only at Gold does one earn the title of General.
In the demon race's system, that's equivalent to a Great Demon!
It signifies a leap to another dimension of power, transcending the mere warrior level!
Chu Yi continued to absorb the celestial energy while vigilantly monitoring Lee Zi, ensuring that no accidents occurred.
Before long, the night had slipped away.
As the morning sun rose, Chu Yi stretched lazily, soon noticing the watchful eyes of someone nearby.
"How do you feel? Good?"
Lee Zi's cheeks turned a faint pink.
Chu Yi noticed that Lee Zi had become prone to blushing since her breakthrough, which only made her more endearing.
"Not bad..."
Lee Zi assessed her condition and was quite pleased.
"Oh, the reason I made a breakthrough is..."
Lee Zi was no fool; she was acutely aware of her body's state.
Achieving a flawless breakthrough wasn't hard, but timing was another matter. Even at best, it might take until the college entrance exams to happen.
Besides the time needed for recuperation, healing the deep-seated damage inflicted on her body also required a considerable amount of time. Consequently, Lee Zi was aware that a breakthrough before the college entrance exams was out of the question. Yet, within the span of just one day, her foundation had become exceptionally solid. Moreover, Lee Zi could sense that the genetic power within her had grown purer—a measure known as the development rate. The purer the genetic power, the more potent the boost it could provide.
Quasi War Gods were formidable not only due to their immense physical strength but also because the development rate of their genetic power typically reached 99%! For a genetic warrior, enhancing physical strength was relatively straightforward, with various drugs available for rapid improvement. However, the real challenge lay in increasing the genetic power's development rate.
But now, the mere fact that Chu Yi had helped her repair her body in such a brief time was already astonishing to Lee Zi. To her amazement, she found that Chu Yi's power did more than just mend her body and solidify her foundation—it could also enhance the development rate of her genetic power! Such a feat was beyond comprehension.
The first two revelations were shocking enough, but the last one—if it became public knowledge, it would undoubtedly send shockwaves through humanity. Chu Yi would be seen as nothing short of a walking, talking panacea by the elite.
With this in mind, Lee Zi resolved to keep this secret buried forever. "Now, I can unleash my full power without restraint," she declared. "Against more formidable demons, I might not prevail, but for the average ones..." A confident gleam shone in her eyes. "They would pose no problem at all." Her assessment was spot on.
"Last night, I noticed an acceleration in the surrounding Spiritual Qi, indicating that the secret realm's opening is imminent." If the Spiritual Qi had remained slow, as before, it would suggest more time before the realm's opening. However, Chu Yi had distinctly felt a significant quickening of the Spiritual Qi the previous night. He was certain that a secret realm of unknown magnitude was about to be unveiled.
"Let's just see how things unfold," Chu Yi thought to himself, ready for whatever lay ahead.
"Regardless, they won't believe anything we say. Let's wait until the secret realm actually opens and then assess the situation," Lee Zi said, fully aware that their words held no weight at the moment. Despite Lee Zi's exceptional status, which even the likes of Teacher Cang from the Ministry of Education couldn't match, the whole affair seemed quite far-fetched.
If Lee Zi were forced to explain, it would inevitably bring Chu Yi into the mix.
And...
Lee Zi certainly didn't want to put Chu Yi in harm's way, so she had no desire whatsoever to discuss the matter.
"Ah, it's troubling to think about how many students might perish..."
Even the smallest secret realm would exact a tremendous toll for entry, given their current level of strength.
But to choose not to enter...
Well...
Lee Zi understood these people all too well.
The teachers might strictly adhere to the rules and fear punishment should any students come to harm.
However, if the potential rewards were substantial enough to dwarf any so-called punishment, then these so-called teachers' sense of duty would amount to nothing in their eyes!
They wouldn't spare a thought for the students' welfare.
This secret realm was enticing enough to drive them mad, to the point where they were willing to risk it all.
"Let's not worry about others for now. If this secret realm is large, we'll be facing danger ourselves," Lee Zi cautioned.
Chu Yi nodded in agreement, recognizing that Lee Zi had a deeper understanding of the situation.
"Moreover, if too many powerful demons appear, we might be better off just giving up..."
After a moment's thought, Lee Zi decided to express her concerns.
"Alternatively, we could use our abilities to break into the secret realm, but what then?"
What followed was a concern.
"If we can't gain enough advantages inside the secret realm to significantly enhance our power, we'll be facing real peril."
Indeed, they might manage to break in, but what about getting out?
The moment the secret realm initially opens is likely when its defenses are at their weakest.
Initially, only the nearby Demonic Beasts would be aware of the secret realm's opening.
But once it's fully activated, it wouldn't take long for the news to reach the most formidable Demonic Beasts.
At that time...
Maybe, by the time they returned with their gains, the Demonic Beasts would already be lurking at the entrance!
If the benefits were substantial enough to enable a swift transformation, then all would be well. But if the rewards were insufficient, it would be like trying to catch a turtle in a jar.
