C7 Stellar Combat Body
The idea that his dad was caught cheating was nothing more than a joke.
Chu Yi could tell from the fragmented conversations and his mother's demeanor that their family was facing some kind of trouble.
While Chu Yi wasn't privy to the specifics of his parents' ordeal, he had already conceived a plan to assist them.
His solution was to become a cultivator.
By becoming a cultivator and joining the Terran Federation's federal government, he would be eligible for a substantial monthly subsidy.
Moreover, achieving certification as a cultivator would grant him certain privileges, including the ability to take out loans from the federal government!
With this in mind, Chu Yi believed he could alleviate his parents' difficulties.
He let out a sigh.
It was clear that becoming a cultivator was now an urgent matter.
In this world, to become a cultivator, one must awaken the Origin Power within their genes, also known as genetic power.
There are two methods for gene awakening: self-awakening or using gene awakening potions.
The adage goes, the wealthy use technology, the poor rely on mutations. The cost of gene awakening potions plunged Chu Yi into a profound sense of inadequacy.
The price tag for even the most affordable potion exceeded 100,000 federal dollars, and it soared with each percentage point increase in awakening probability.
Given his family's financial state, Chu Yi reluctantly abandoned the idea of using gene awakening potions.
On the other hand, methods for self-awakening were abundant online.
As he perused one method after another, Chu Yi's expression grew increasingly bemused.
"This is just body training, isn't it?"
"No, it's not just body training, yet it is!"
"It's merely a simplified version of body training!"
A spark of excitement lit up in Chu Yi's eyes.
The process of gene awakening in this world was fundamentally identical to the body training techniques of the Immortal Demon World, both aimed at fortifying the physique.
However, when compared to the Immortal Demon World's methods, the gene awakening techniques here were a basic, accelerated version.
Gene awakening focused solely on enhancing the external aspects of one's limbs and torso.
But the body training techniques of the Immortal Demon World involved not only reinforcing the external body but also continuously refining the internal organs.
Undoubtedly, the body forging techniques of the Immortal Demon World take longer to cultivate, but their ultimate effects are beyond compare.
Chu Yi stood by the window, gazing up at the blanket of stars above, and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
Just like genetic power, cultivating the body forging techniques of the Immortal Demon World quickly requires an abundance of resources.
The difference, however, lies in the fact that while resources for genetic power can be purchased with money, those for Immortal Demon Body Forging cannot.
Chu Yi had delved into alchemy, but as the saying goes, one cannot make bricks without straw—he lacked the necessary celestial materials and earthly treasures.
So, was there a technique that could strengthen his body rapidly without the need for such rare materials?
"Stellar Combat Body!"
Indeed, this was the body refining art that Chu Yi had just recalled.
Although the Stellar Combat Body wasn't the most powerful technique in his memory, it was unquestionably the most fitting for him.
The beauty of the Stellar Combat Body is that it requires no celestial materials or earthly treasures for its cultivation.
After waiting a bit to ensure his parents wouldn't return that evening, Chu Yi stepped out of his home and sprinted to the rooftop.
He breathed a sigh of contentment as he looked up at the vast starry sky, remembering how in his previous world, such a sight was nearly impossible due to severe pollution. The skies were always a murky gray, and even though Redmarsh had made significant improvements before his transition to the Immortal Demon World, the difference was still stark.
The sky, adorned with countless stars, was ideal for practicing the Stellar Combat Body.
Without hesitation, Chu Yi sat down cross-legged and immediately commenced the body forging practice as described in the Stellar Combat Body.
In under an hour, a soft starlight had begun to envelop him.
This was the process of drawing the stars into one's body.
The Stellar Combat Body texts stated that even those born with a star body would need at least a month to achieve this step.
Yet, Chu Yi had managed it in less than an hour!
As time progressed, his body shimmered with innumerable points of light, making him appear from a distance like a dazzling beacon.
It was fortunate that Chu Yi had chosen the rooftop for his practice; at this late hour, there was no one else around.
Otherwise...
The night flew by in an instant.
As the first rays of dawn broke across the sky, Chu Yi's training session came to a close.
Gazing at the rising sun, a peculiar glint shone in Chu Yi's eyes.
"Hu—"
The feeling was one of immense power.
Throwing a few casual punches into the void, Chu Yi could sense the formidable energy coursing through his body.
Fundamentally, the awakening of genetic power served to bolster the body's strength and establish a foundation for future levels.
It was clear that gene awakening was the most noticeable and quickest route to enhancement.
Warriors were categorized into four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
Typically, a Bronze Level warrior's strength could range from 500 kg to 1 ton.
Silver Level Warriors, on the other hand, could reach an upper limit of between one and ten tons!
A Gold Level General's benchmark was a ten-ton strength capacity, with their potential maxing out at a staggering million tons!
Above Gold, the Diamond Level Great Generals were akin to true humanoid beasts, their power starting at a hundred tons and potentially peaking at a thousand tons!
What does a thousand tons represent?
A single punch could effortlessly shatter an entire hill!
Assessing his own power, Chu Yi was uncertain of his current strength, but he was confident it had not yet met the Bronze Warrior standard.
Yet, Chu Yi remembered that this was merely the result of one day's worth of cultivation!
Such a rate of progress was significantly faster than any historical account.
*Beep! Beep! Beep!*
The sharp tone of an alert emanated from his wrist. Chu Yi glanced down to see a message from his close friend, Dakun.
"Brother Yi, time to head to school!"
Dakun and Chu Yi typically made their way to school together.
Dakun's family situation was markedly better than Chu Yi's. His parents were officials in the federal government. While not high-ranking, the benefits provided by the government ensured a comfortable life for their family.
Ever since elementary school, Chu Yi and Dakun had been classmates, a bond that remained unaltered through high school, unaffected by their disparate family circumstances.
Without further contemplation, Chu Yi departed from the rooftop.
Having spent the night in cultivation, Chu Yi felt not a hint of fatigue; on the contrary, he was brimming with even more vitality.
Before Dakun could arrive, Chu Yi quickly grabbed a bite to eat and took a brisk shower. By the time he finished, Dakun was already waiting downstairs at Chu Yi's place.
"How about that? Impressive, isn't it?"
Dakun gestured towards the hovering flying car with a grin of pride.
The Slaughterer - X3 model!
With a top speed of 2500 kilometers per hour, it was undeniably the king of speed on the planet!
And the price?
Priceless!
Indeed, the Slaughterer series wasn't intended for civilian use.
It was a military-grade flying car, and the X series in particular was reserved for high-ranking officers.
Chu Yi gave Dakun a look of confusion.
How did Kunzi manage to get his hands on such a vehicle?
While Chu Yi pondered, a figure descended from the flying car, causing his eyes to sharpen instantly.
A formidable presence!
"How's that? Quite the looker, right?"
Dakun's face was alight with pride.
"Chu Yi, let me introduce you."
"This is my cousin, Cai Zhen."
"He's a major in the Northern Military District!"
Feigning cluelessness, Chu Yi boarded the steel beast with a guileless smile.
The Slaughterer series, a pinnacle of military flying car engineering, lived up to its reputation for speed. In the past, a trip to school with Dakun in a hover car would take no less than half an hour. But in the Slaughterer...
It took less than ten minutes!
