Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 436 - 382: Nowhere to Hide

Chu Chen’s victory stirred quite the discussion, after all, it is indeed rare for a first-year student to participate in the competition and manage a lucky win.

In the eyes of outsiders, Shadow Kill’s win seemed like luck, as the Jade Stone Giant Elephant could have easily defeated its opponent once petrified, if it still had combat power.

Little did they know, this was all part of Chu Chen’s plan; naturally, this clumsy act did not fool those battle-hardened veterans.

"Old Long, your student is quite impressive. By the time he enters third or fourth year and participates in the exchange competition, he will surely achieve impressive results," Li Hu said admiringly.

Hearing this, Long Feiyang shot him a glance and snorted, "You’re underestimating people a bit. As fellow Half-Step King Level masters, I don’t believe he’s inferior to anyone."

Li Hu was taken aback at these words, knowing his old rival very well.

Getting such high praise from him was rare, and given his upright nature, he would never exaggerate the facts.

This implies that the young man before them is indeed extraordinary. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Oh, it seems you hold this youth in high regard."

"Naturally, don’t think having Hu Pei’Er makes you special; our academy’s Chu Chen is even younger," Long Feiyang boasted with pride.

Although Li Hu had his suspicions, seeing Long Feiyang’s prideful demeanor was somewhat annoying. He immediately retorted, "Hmph, you old dragon are getting more muddle-headed with age. A talent propped up by resources, don’t you know how competent he really is? To me, he’s just a flashy facade with only cultivation to his name."

The two immediately started bickering again, leaving Chu Chen and others speechless.

In a blink, three days had passed.

After three days of matches, both the individual and team competitions had entered the top ten rounds.

The seed teams from the five major academies were finally starting to take the stage.

Chu Chen ranked in the top ten in the individual competition, while Xiong Chen was eliminated.

Chu Chen’s strength completely won over Xiong Chen and his peers, and Xiong Chen even wanted to hand over the team’s command to Chu Chen.

However, Chu Chen refused, as Xiong Chen’s team had been in sync for a long time, making him the most suitable commander.

Soon, the individual competition’s top five matches began.

Amidst Xiong Chen’s blessings, Chu Chen took to the ring.

This time, his opponent was Li Muwan from Vermilion Bird Academy.

"A first-year student?" she asked, slightly surprised by Chu Chen’s youthful appearance.

Chu Chen nodded in response, "Greetings, Senior Li."

Li Muwan smiled and said, "Junior, you have quite a sweet tongue, but I won’t hold back. You’ll surely make a name for yourself in the next exchange competition."

Chu Chen shook his head and said, "I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you, Senior. I seize the day."

Li Muwan smiled back, "Very well, let me show you the difference between us."

She waved her hand, and a gigantic bird engulfed in flames appeared on the ring, four stories tall with fiery red feathers all over its body.

Seeing this, Chu Chen immediately summoned Shadow Kill.

Li Muwan sensed Shadow Kill’s aura, and her expression gradually turned serious.

With her strength and experience, she could see Shadow Kill’s extraordinariness; anyone who made it to the top ten was undoubtedly strong, and she wouldn’t make the mistake of underestimating her opponent.

Chu Chen, too, did not dare be careless and quickly summoned the Slaughter Atlas to examine the firebird’s information.

Star Beast Name: Burning Sea Sparrow

Life Level: Mature Stage

Star Beast Quality: Immortal Level

Star Beast Talent: Flame Incarnation

Star Beast Level: Half-Step King Level

Power Talent: A-level

Defense Talent: B+ Level

Agility Talent: A+ Level

Physical Talent: A-level

Soul Power Talent: B-level

Star Power Talent: A-level

Star Beast Attribute: Fire Element

Star Beast Skills: Pecking Strike (Ordinary Level, Perfection Realm), Tearing Claw (Ordinary Level, Perfection Realm) Giant Fireball (Elite Level, Perfection Realm), Flame Shield (Elite Level, Perfection Realm), Scarlet Feather Arrow (Excellence Level, Perfection Realm), Crimson Flame Sea (Perfect Level, Perfection Realm)

Seeing this, Chu Chen’s gaze turned serious; this Burning Fire Sparrow was formidable, truly worthy of being S-level genius of Vermilion Bird Daoist School.

At this time, the referee’s voice rang out.

"Begin the match."

Li Muwan waved her hand, and Burning Sea Sparrow immediately charged toward Shadow Kill.

Chu Chen was taken aback by this; their seamless coordination was evident in a single motion.

To achieve such synergy, they must have gone through countless battles to cultivate it.

Chu Chen snapped his fingers, and Shadow Kill instantly vanished from sight.

Burning Sea Sparrow stopped its charge upon observing this, not directly using defense skills, instead cautiously watching its surroundings.

Chu Chen nodded internally, acknowledging Li Muwan’s rich combat experience.

Ordinary Beast Masters would have their Guardian Beasts use defense skills immediately, but using a skill introduces a momentary delay, which is Shadow Kill’s best opportunity to strike.

For Shadow Kill, with its one-hit kill ability, a single strike can determine the battle’s outcome.

Shadow Kill did not rush into action but stayed at a distance, waiting; as an assassin-type Guardian Beast, patience and timing attacks are fundamental skills to master.

Li Muwan and Burning Sea Sparrow, on the other hand, were cautious, keeping a vigilant watch on their surroundings, highly alert.

As time passed, the heightened tension gradually wore Burning Sea Sparrow down.

After a few comforting words, Li Muwan managed to ease Burning Sea Sparrow’s feelings a bit.

But it was all an illusion; after a minute, it seemed Li Muwan had reached her limit. She immediately commanded Burning Sea Sparrow to retreat to the edge of the ring, then instructed it to use the Crimson Flame Sea.

She planned to cover the entire platform in flames, leaving Shadow Kill nowhere to hide.

However, Chu Chen had already foreseen her strategy.

Shadow Kill was continuously trailing near Burning Sea Sparrow, maintaining a safe distance, waiting to exploit any weaknesses for a decisive strike.

"Scree!"

Burning Sea Sparrow let out a long screech, and an intense fire element began to gather around it.

Shadow Kill moved at this moment, its wings buzzing as it suddenly vanished from sight, reappearing beside Burning Sea Sparrow.

Li Muwan showed no surprise, instead wore a slight smirk, as though her plan had succeeded.

Chu Chen’s expression changed drastically, wondering if he had fallen into a trap.

He wanted to command Shadow Kill to retreat, but it was too late.

A dark golden blade light fell, slicing Burning Sea Sparrow in half, but surprisingly, its body transformed into two clusters of flame.

Chu Chen muttered to himself, "Flame Incarnation," as he seemed to realize something.

On the other side of the platform, Burning Sea Sparrow reappeared, shrouded in a dense fire element.

"Scree!"

Burning Sea Sparrow gave an excited trill, and flames surged from under its wings.

Seeing this, Shadow Kill dared not linger and swiftly maneuvered across the platform, evading the flames.

Within just a few breaths, the entire platform was engulfed by a sea of fire, leaving Shadow Kill with no place to hide.

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