Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 396 - 344: Supporting Alone

Ying Wenjie commanded the Shadow Demon to descend toward the ground.

Chu Chen hurriedly walked towards Mrs. Chu, finding her weeping as if she had suffered a great grievance, which made his heart ache.

Chu Chen quickly helped Mrs. Chu up and asked her what had happened.

Mrs. Chu, holding back tears, recounted the events of the Beast Tide and Father Chu’s actions.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen’s expression shifted abruptly, and he immediately turned to look at Ying Wenjie.

Ying Wenjie sighed and said, "There is nothing I can do about this matter."

Chu Chen frowned and asked, "Why is that?"

"It’s not that I don’t want to help, but I can’t. You know the precarious situation of humanity. If I intervene this time, the leaders of the Star Beasts will also step in. Plus, we would be the ones breaking the rules first, giving them an excuse to target other cities." Ying Wenjie explained solemnly.

Chu Chen was silent for a moment, then asked Wang Hu, "How many Beast Tides are there, and how strong are they?"

A moment later, Chu Chen muttered to himself, "This is quite a big move, there must be a powerful Star Beast supporting them from behind, perhaps the one who rescued the Beast King during the last Beast Tide."

At this time, Ying Wenjie said solemnly, "I can rescue your father, but I can’t help with the city defense battle."

Hearing this, Chu Chen replied firmly, "No need, Elder Ying, just send me back."

Ying Wenjie frowned and asked, "Are you planning to return to defend the city?"

Chu Chen nodded resolutely, "I am confident, Elder Ying, please help me."

"Very well, I’ll go with you. If it doesn’t work, I’ll intervene to help you leave." With that, he waved his hand and led everyone towards Celestial Star City.

Under Ying Wenjie’s command, the Shadow Demon accelerated to its highest speed, making everything around them blur as if they were traveling through a time tunnel.

On the walls of Celestial Star City, Father Chu was stationed at the west wall, now a mid-level commander managing a team of a hundred soldiers.

His promotion to mid-level commander was due in large part to the Shadow Golden Mantis; after months of bonding, the man and beast had developed a deep connection.

However, Father Chu’s Realm was low, so he couldn’t contract with the Shadow Golden Mantis yet, but he could command it in battle.

Though their coordination was lacking, the Shadow Golden Mantis was incredibly powerful, with rich combat experience.

Having advanced in its Realm over months of cultivation, if Father Chu could contract with it, he could raise his position to a squad commander.

Looking at the densely packed beast horde, Father Chu felt a sense of powerless. He stroked the Shadow Golden Mantis beside him and said, "Old buddy, seems you’ll have to fend for yourself from now on. Go, since we don’t have a contract, the beasts won’t attack you."

The Shadow Golden Mantis responded with a dissatisfied hiss, buzzing its wings before charging at the hordes again.

Father Chu watched and shook his head helplessly, well aware of its temperament; once it had made up its mind, nothing would change it.

At this time, a twenty-something City Defense Army soldier came to Father Chu’s side, his face pale, clearly having suffered a soul-rending blow from the death of his Guardian Beast.

"Captain, my Guardian Beast was sacrificed. I’m afraid we won’t be able to hold the line this time."

Father Chu patted the young man’s shoulder and said, "Don’t worry, reinforcements will be here soon. Let’s hold on a bit longer."

Father Chu knew all too well, though, that reinforcements would take two days to arrive, but they might not even hold for two hours.

But he hadn’t given up; behind him lay the home that gave him life, and he wouldn’t give up even if it meant dying.

While Father Chu was comforting his subordinates, a Lord Level Chameleon targeted him.

As a mid-level commander, Father Chu was naturally a priority target for the beast horde.

The Chameleon used its Talent, Disguise, to blend in with the horde.

It moved incredibly fast, reaching below the wall in just a few breaths. Its claws were strong; even without damaging the structure, it could cling to the wall easily.

This made its movements nearly undetectable, allowing it to climb swiftly towards the walltop, stopping just a zhang away from Father Chu.

It wasn’t planning to spare Father Chu, but it was already in its attack range.

Using its Skill would cause Star Power fluctuations, exposing its position; its tongue was its main attack means, and from a zhang away, it could easily kill its target.

It suddenly opened its mouth wide, its pink tongue shooting towards Father Chu like an arrow.

The tongue moved with lightning speed, like an arrow loosed from a bow.

Just as Father Chu sensed the danger, it was already too late.

A dark shadow suddenly appeared in front of Father Chu, a dark golden blade light flashing by, severing the Chameleon’s tongue.

The shadow did not stop; after reappearing on top of the Chameleon’s head, another dark golden blade light fell, beheading the creature.

Father Chu, seeing the dead Chameleon, felt a wave of relief wash over him, yet a look of puzzlement appeared at the black figure.

This shadow was indeed the Shadow Golden Mantis, yet it seemed somewhat different from his own, as its murderous aura was even more intense.

While Father Chu was bewildered, a familiar voice called from the sky, "Dad, are you okay?"

Father Chu promptly looked up and found that the speaker was his long-yearned-for son.

He couldn’t quite believe it, rubbing his eyes for fear it was a delusion.

When he saw the indignant face of Mrs. Chu, he became sure it was an illusion.

It wasn’t until Mrs. Chu grabbed his ear that he realized, it was all real.

"Ouch, easy there. I’m sorry, dear. I’m just trying to protect you," he exclaimed.

"Hmph, you think you’re the only one with feelings? Don’t forget, this is my home, too, and I must also protect it," Mrs. Chu responded angrily.

Hearing his father’s pleas for help, Chu Chen couldn’t help but smile. This warm family scene played out in these circumstances had a unique charm.

Only after teaching Father Chu a lesson did Mrs. Chu let him go.

She clearly realized now was not the time to berate her husband.

"Son, why did you come back? It’s dangerous here. You should leave quickly." After escaping Mrs. Chu’s clutches, Father Chu approached Chu Chen with concern.

Chu Chen smiled and said, "Don’t worry, leave it to me." With that, he summoned Lei Yao and the others.

At this moment, the Shadow Golden Mantis flew to Ying Kill’s side, circling him several times as if confirming something.

Only after Ying Kill emitted a joyful screech did the Shadow Golden Mantis realize that the stronger kin before it was its child from six months ago.

After the two beasts exchanged for a while, they joined the battle.

Lei Yao and others jumped off the city walls one by one, attacking the beast horde.

The west, south, and north beast hordes each had about fifteen thousand beasts, with the remaining hordes concentrated against the east wall, where the defense pressure was greatest.

Chu Chen didn’t immediately rush to the east battlefield for his own reasons.

First, there were two King-level Star Beasts in the east. If he appeared there recklessly, he would be impeded, which wasn’t the best strategic choice for the overall battle.

Second, the tiger-type Star Beast was at least at the King Level Second Rank; its exact Realm was unknown, and facing it now, Chu Chen wasn’t confident of victory.

Third, starting from the other three battlefields, the strength of Lei Yao and Nirvana could be further enhanced, significantly increasing the chance of victory against the tiger Star Beast later.