C81 A Brand New Realm!

Lee Zi might have been slightly inferior to Chu Yi, but she had now transcended all beings from the Era of Immortals and Demons, becoming a prodigy that defied all known and unknown, whether it was against or with the natural order.

She embodied something entirely new, something magnificent, a realm that surpassed all others!

However, as Chu Yi had previously mentioned,

Lee Zi's journey was not guaranteed to be without challenges. She and Chu Yi even had their differences.

Chu Yi faced far fewer constraints than Lee Zi. Her future accomplishments would depend on the will of the heavens, the opportunities that arise, and most importantly, on herself.

At last, the quivering of the boundless spiritual energy began to subside.

In that moment, Lee Zi's body was enveloped in five wondrous glows, nurturing, dazzling, and elevating continuously.

When the lights seemed potent enough to brighten the very fabric of time and space, they merged into the void and were fully absorbed into Lee Zi's being...

Chu Yi exhaled deeply, gazing at the now tranquil and unassuming Lee Zi, whose aura was perfectly still. A fond smile flickered in his eyes.

"The future is in your hands."

"I've done all that I can to assist you."

"Lee Zi, I hope to have you by my side at the pinnacle of our days..."

Chu Yi closed his eyes and began to focus on his breathing, immersing himself in cultivation...

...

Time passed unknowingly, and Lee Zi gently opened her eyes.

It was the most restful sleep she had ever experienced in her life.

The sensation was beyond words, almost making Lee Zi wish she could remain in that state forever.

But ultimately, she awoke.

She knew that as comfortable as this place was, it wasn't heaven, because he wasn't there...

Looking at Chu Yi's pallid complexion, a twinge of concern flickered through Lee Zi's eyes.

She remained silent, aware that Chu Yi was in the process of healing.

Lee Zi could not fathom the sacrifices Chu Yi had made to help her reformulate her battle essence, but she was certain the cost was immense.

The mere thought of condensing ordinary battle essence was unfathomable, let alone the superior battle essence Chu Yi had crafted for her.

Lee Zi might not know the extent of its superiority, but she was sure it was substantial.

Moreover, Lee Zi was acutely aware that Chu Yi's contributions to her went far beyond this single act.

There were countless things that Chu Yi had made possible for her. In that moment, moved by a deep realization, an epiphany sparked within her mind.

"Primitive Five Elements Battle Body," Lee Zi murmured, voicing the words that had surfaced in her mind.

Primitive Five Elements Battle Body...

Was this the battle body Chu Yi had crafted for her?

Moments later, a detailed introduction to the Primitive Five Elements Battle Body filled Lee Zi's thoughts.

Without realizing it, Lee Zi closed her eyes, and spiritual energy began to flood into her body with wild abandon.

The sensation was beyond words. Lee Zi felt an overwhelming surge of power!

At this point, she was starting from scratch, essentially an ordinary person.

But as she absorbed the spiritual energy, she sensed her realm soaring at an incredible pace.

She was still a long way from reaching the Bronze Level, yet Lee Zi's experience was utterly different.

She had this uncanny feeling that once she deployed the Primitive Five Elements Battle Body, her strength would be terrifyingly indescribable.

Previously, even when harnessing three types of genetic power and pushing herself to the limit, she was barely on par with mid-tier Silver warriors at her initial Bronze Level.

But now...

Lee Zi's eyes snapped open.

"Silver, easily slaughtered with a flick of the wrist!"

"Gold, a worthy challenge!"

Indeed, this was Lee Zi's sentiment.

She was acutely aware that once she attained Bronze Level status, even at its threshold, ordinary Silver opponents would stand no chance against her, and she was confident she could even take on average Gold warriors!

The implications were staggering...

It meant that at Bronze, with all her might unleashed, she could rival her former self at the Silver level.

This was no minor leap.

Moreover, Lee Zi understood that the true terror of the Primitive Five Elements Battle Body lay not in its early stages.

The body's defiance of the heavens was that the higher the cultivation realm, the more formidable the combat strength!

In essence, powerful at the outset, she would become invincible later on!

"How do you feel? Isn't it incredibly powerful?"

As Lee Zi reveled in the might of the Primitive Five Elements Battle Body, Chu Yi's voice broke through.

Turning to Chu Yi, a fleeting tenderness glimmered in her eyes before she composed herself once again.

"Yeah, I'm glad you didn't fool me. Otherwise, I'd have shown you just how tough I can be!"

Lee Zi raised her small fist in a mock threat.

Chu Yi offered a gentle smile and slowly rose to his feet.

"Alright, it's time for us to leave..."

Leave?

Lee Zi was taken aback.

"Why?"

In such an environment, rich with spiritual energy, both Chu Yi and Lee Zi could enhance their cultivation speed dramatically.

Lee Zi was confident that with just a month or even a mere couple of weeks of training here, she could surpass her previous peak.

With a wry smile, Chu Yi stood and gazed into the vast expanse.

"Somebody doesn't agree..."

Someone disagreed?

Lee Zi was suddenly alarmed.

There was actually someone else here!

She turned to Chu Yi, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Yes, someone doesn't agree..."

Chu Yi let out a deep sigh.

'Someone' might not be the precise term, but he had indeed received a warning.

A warning from within the infinite cosmos!

When he had assisted Lee Zi in refining the [Primordial Five Elemental Combat Body], Chu Yi had broken numerous rules, which eventually led to the stirring of a mysterious will within the universe.

This will was not that of a sentient being; it was more like the last vestige of will from this fractured cosmos.

If it came to a confrontation, Chu Yi was confident that he could stand unafraid against this residual will in the current environment.

Yet, Chu Yi chose not to act.

Helping Lee Zi refine the [Primordial Five Elemental Combat Physique] had already exacted a significant toll on the universe. Furthermore, by shattering the Immortal Demon Barrier and forging the world's origin within Lee Zi's body, he had broken an untold number of rules.

Such actions undoubtedly hastened the demise of the universe's last remaining will. Chu Yi's actions had not just slightly harmed it; the damage was substantial.

Chu Yi already owed much to the will of the universe. If he were ruthless, he could simply erase everything, claiming the remaining essence for himself, and in doing so, reach an unimaginable level of power.

But that would mean he would cease to be Chu Yi.

Such an act was unthinkable, not just for Chu Yi but for even the so-called demons of the Immortal Demon World.

The law of causality might not be a significant threat to a being of Chu Yi's stature, but breaking the chains binding his spirit was not so easily done.

Chu Yi preferred to take his time with improvement.

"Let's go. If we don't leave now, they'll start getting upset..."

Chu Yi really wanted to stay and cultivate a bit longer, aspiring to reach at least Diamond, or even Gold status, but sadly, that seemed out of reach.

Lee Zi refrained from asking further questions. Chu Yi had imparted to her not only the [Primordial Five Elemental Combat Body] but also essential knowledge about cultivation.

This new insight had given Lee Zi a fresh perspective on the world, and she was well aware that this was Chu Yi's true secret.

Without probing further, Lee Zi gave a slight nod of acknowledgment.

Despite the apparent decline in her realm and the loss of her triad of genetic powers, Lee Zi was acutely aware that she had gained much more.

When the right moment came, she was poised to skyrocket to unprecedented heights, surpassing all other formidable beings.

As they followed Chu Yi, both pondered the entrance that lay within the void.

Chu Yi could have reached it in a blink if he wished, but he chose to linger to absorb more spiritual energy.

The Cosmic Origin was aware of Chu Yi's intentions, yet it didn't rush him this time. After all, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were still relatively insignificant in the grand scheme, and their absorption of a bit of spiritual energy was trivial.

Moreover, the Will of the Origin could likely sense Chu Yi's soul's level. If it could avoid offending someone like Chu Yi, it certainly preferred not to.

"Alas, it looks like there's no hope for the college entrance exam this year."

Chu Yi nodded in agreement.

Even without his assistance, Lee Zi could have achieved a respectable score in the college entrance exam.

But that would be just that—respectable. Aiming for the top rank was out of the question.

Lee Zi was once a force to be reckoned with, wielding three types of genetic power at the Silver Level.

But that was the extent of it.

Below the triad of powers, her peak performance was merely on par with Gold. Just on par.

Defeating a Gold level was nearly impossible; at best, she could only contend.

While others might find this astonishing, it paled in comparison to the gathering of talents on the grand stage of geniuses.

Certainly, if Lee Zi were at the Silver Level, she would indeed qualify to be the top scholar in a region, but that's as far as it would go. Without Chu Yi's assistance, Lee Zi wouldn't have been able to make a flawless breakthrough before the college entrance exam. In that scenario, she would merely be at the pinnacle of the Bronze Level. Moreover, if she were to manifest only two types of her genetic power instead of three, the chance of becoming the top scholar in any region would be nonexistent.

Lee Zi had abandoned all her previous achievements. Although her combat strength had significantly increased, she was no longer even at the Bronze Level, which left her with virtually no hope for the college entrance examination. Catching a glimpse of Chu Yi's nonchalant demeanor, Lee Zi felt a twinge of discontent.

"Do you doubt my abilities?" she asked.

Chu Yi hastily offered a conciliatory grin. "Not at all... How could I possibly dare?"

Indeed, how could he dare? Chu Yi felt a pang of sorrow as he realized he had inadvertently set a trap for himself. If life continued without any surprises, he was bound to be at Lee Zi's mercy...

"Hmph, I thought as much," Lee Zi remarked, not lingering on the subject. She spoke with a hint of melancholy, "Truth be told, even without your help, I was determined to advance to the Silver Level before the college entrance exam. And if I encountered a formidable opponent during the exam, I wouldn't hesitate to reveal my full potential..."

Chu Yi was genuinely taken aback. He hadn't anticipated the extent of Lee Zi's willingness to sacrifice. To risk her future and even reveal her ultimate trump card just for the sake of one exam? That seemed rather extreme.

"Is it really worth it?" he questioned.

After a brief pause, Lee Zi nodded with conviction. "Yes, it's worth it."

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