Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 431 - 377: Thunderous Methods

"Boss, you agreed to this? Don’t end up making a fool of yourself," Wang Lei exclaimed.

Chu Chen responded nonchalantly, "Relax, dealing with his Shadow Kill will be more than enough."

In fact, what Chu Chen said earlier was merely to provoke those second-year students into accepting a bet with him, aiming to solve this trouble once and for all and avoid endless entanglement with them.

Deng Zihao saw Chu Chen agree, and with a wave of his hand, he summoned his Guardian Beast.

Suddenly, a giant snake, entirely white, appeared before the crowd.

The white snake was about ten feet long and about as thick as a water barrel.

Its name was the Frost Giant Python, and its quality was Epic Level Upper Grade, with a Realm of Soul Master Level Second Rank.

Chu Chen nodded inwardly at the sight; such strength held some interest, otherwise, it would have been too boring.

"Kid, summon your Guardian Beast. I want to show you the gap between us," Deng Zihao said smugly.

Chu Chen smiled and replied, "As you wish." After saying this, he summoned Shadow Kill.

Everyone’s expressions changed upon sensing Shadow Kill’s aura.

Deng Zihao said gravely, "How much was spent to raise it to this level? Honestly, it’s a waste of resources. Today, I’ll teach you that a Guardian Beast’s strength isn’t measured by its Realm."

The second-year students nodded in agreement, believing that Shadow Kill’s Realm had been achieved through resource investment and that its true combat power wouldn’t be too strong.

Chu Chen shook his head slightly, saying, "You’ll soon find out whether it’s resource-driven. Shadow Kill, take your time; I’m not in a rush."

Shadow Kill let out a cheerful hiss at the words. During battles, Chu Chen’s usual expectation was a one-hit kill, so this was the first time it had received such a command, making it eager to try it out.

Chu Chen didn’t make a move immediately but solemnly asked, "Is there anyone willing to be the judge?"

Deng Zihao laughed and said, "Kid, you’re not scared, are you? Don’t worry, I’ll go easy on you."

Chu Chen ignored him and asked again.

He insisted on having a judge, afraid that Deng Zihao would argue later if he lost.

At this moment, the door of the Task Hall slowly opened, and an elderly man with grayed hair and beard emerged.

"I’ll act as the judge. You youngsters are so restless; finish quickly and go pick up tasks."

Wang Lu quietly approached Chu Chen and said, "That’s Elder Sun from the Task Hall. It’s said that he’s a King Level Late Stage powerhouse. His judging will be impeccable."

Chu Chen nodded and then respectfully gestured to the elder, saying, "Thank you, Elder Sun."

The elder waved dismissively. When he looked at Chu Chen, his raised arm froze in mid-air.

He scrutinized Chu Chen and uncertainly asked, "Are you this year’s freshman?"

Chu Chen smilingly replied, "Yes, that’s right."

Elder Sun nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad, finally a promising one." Then he turned his gaze to Deng Zihao.

Pointing at Chu Chen, he asked Deng Zihao, "Are you sure you want to fight him?"

Deng Zihao replied confidently, "Don’t worry, Professor Sun, I’ll go easy on him."

Professor Sun looked at Deng Zihao with an odd expression and said, "Alright, you can begin."

Deng Zihao immediately commanded the Frost Giant Python to charge at Shadow Kill.

Shadow Kill’s form flickered and disappeared from everyone’s sight.

"Use Ice Armor," Deng Zihao commanded gravely.

Deng Zihao’s quick response showed he had some skills.

A thick ice armor rapidly formed on the Frost Giant Python, starting from the head, then the body, and finally the tail.

However, just as the ice armor was about to cover the tail, an ominous golden shadow appeared at its tail, and a dark golden blade slashed down, cutting about two meters off the snake’s white tail.

At Shadow Kill’s speed, it had already been behind its opponent’s head the moment the ice armor formed. It initially intended to end the fight immediately, but remembering Chu Chen’s command, it circled to the tail to begin its attack.

Professor Sun’s expression changed slightly at this, glancing at Shadow Kill, then back at Chu Chen.

Chu Chen knew that the professor’s perception could keep up with Shadow Kill’s speed, so he simply responded with a polite smile.

Professor Sun did not interfere with Chu Chen’s display of dominance.

A painful hiss emanated from the Frost Giant Python. Its massive body twisted violently, appearing to be in agony.

However, this was all just a facade to confuse the enemy. The pain from the severed tail was real, but it didn’t significantly affect its combat power.

At this moment, the Ice Frost Python suddenly raised its head to bite Shadow Kill.

But its speed was still a bit too slow. Shadow Kill vibrated its insect wings slightly, and its figure once again disappeared from everyone’s sight.

Before the Ice Frost Python could react, the dark golden blade light fell again.

The thick ice armor shattered in an instant, leaving a half-foot deep wound on the serpent’s body.

After the strike, Shadow Kill’s figure vanished once more.

A minute later, the Ice Frost Python’s body surface bore dozens of wounds, yet each seemed calculated, with none more than half a foot deep.

Such injuries wouldn’t endanger the Ice Frost Python’s life or significantly impact its strength; they merely bled it, causing pain to the opponent.

At this moment, everyone finally sensed something was amiss. All the freshmen watched Chu Chen excitedly, their eyes full of admiration.

In contrast, the sophomores wore sullen expressions, with a hint of fear in their gaze towards Chu Chen.

Deng Zihao stared angrily at Chu Chen, as if his gaze could kill, Chu Chen would have been torn apart by now.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He had to find a way to break the situation, leveraging the advantage of Guardian Beast to win.

"Kid, does your Guardian Beast only know how to hide? If that’s the case, this battle is meaningless. I can admit defeat, but I doubt others will recognize our bet," Deng Zihao threatened coldly.

The freshmen’s expressions changed at his words; he was about to cheat.

Chu Chen, upon hearing this, fixed his gaze on Elder Sun.

"I can assure you, every freshman can receive a task, but whether they can complete it is beyond my control," Elder Sun said solemnly.

Chu Chen nodded at his words and then turned his gaze to Deng Zihao.

"You will regret your decision."

"Oh? I’m quite looking forward to it."

"Shadow Kill, leave it with just one breath," Chu Chen said coldly.

Feeling its master’s anger, Shadow Kill no longer hid, instead openly appearing before everyone.

Deng Zihao’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent as he pointed at Shadow Kill and coldly said, "Kill it for me."

The tormented Ice Frost Python was already in a rage. Now able to fight head-on, it naturally had to go all out.

It let out a roar, unleashing its racial secret technique and talent. In the blink of an eye, its aura reached Monarch Level Sixth Rank.

At this moment, Shadow Kill also employed its racial secret technique and metal body, raising its aura to Monarch Level Sixth Rank as well.

The Ice Frost Python hissed and charged directly at Shadow Kill.

Shadow Kill didn’t conceal its form and charged towards the opponent as well.

The Ice Frost Python opened its mouth, gathering the dense Ice Power within, and shot a stream of extreme cold towards Shadow Kill.

This wave of cold was terrifying. The air moisture immediately crystallized into ice as it left the serpent’s mouth.

At this time, Chu Chen waved his hand, a white light surged into Shadow Kill’s body, raising its aura to Monarch Level Seventh Rank.

Chu Chen was using the Talent Amplification.

Watching the approaching chill, Shadow Kill directly activated the Demon-Slaying Blade Domain.

Shadow Kill instantly vanished from its original spot, enveloping the cold and Ice Frost Python within the Demon-Slaying Blade Domain.

The golden blade light flickered constantly, mixed with piercing screams.

All of this happened instantaneously. As the Demon-Slaying Blade Domain dissipated, only Shadow Kill remained flying in mid-air, but its aura showed obvious fluctuations, clearly exhausted from the recent strike.

On the ground now lay the barely breathing Ice Frost Python. Its head remained intact, and its internal organs weren’t harmed, but its body was already a bloody mess, covered in dense blade scars, with half the flesh shaved off, exposing stark white bones.

Seeing this, everyone drew a sharp breath, their eyes on Chu Chen filled with apprehension. They instinctively retreated a few steps, a natural bodily reaction.

Elder Sun quickly took out a healing pill and placed it in the Ice Frost Python’s mouth.

"Quickly, take it for treatment."

Deng Zihao, hearing this, snapped out of his terror and quickly gathered the Ice Frost Python into his Soul Sea, then fled pathetically.

However, as he left, he glanced at Chu Chen, and there was no hatred in his eyes, only fear.