Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 451 - 397: Making Things Difficult, Rebirth Pill
As the two chatted, the elevator stopped on the hundredth floor.
Brother Dong motioned to Chu Chen and then took the lead, heading toward the meeting room in the distance.
Seeing this, Chu Chen didn’t dare to delay and hurriedly followed.
"Chu Chen, when we go in later, don’t speak carelessly. The entire Alliance is divided into two major factions: one led by the Alliance Leader, and the other by the Vice Alliance Leader and the Grand Elder. I’m with the Alliance Leader’s faction, so as I take you in, the Vice Alliance Leader and Grand Elder’s faction will certainly make things difficult for you."
Chu Chen sighed helplessly and nodded, "I understand."
He didn’t expect that the upper echelons of the Alliance weren’t a monolith, but he realized quickly that in a power center like this, such things were not surprising.
Chu Chen wasn’t concerned about which faction to join; he was here solely for cultivation resources and wasn’t interested in power.
However, he didn’t want to become battle companions with second-generation heirs like Yin Junzhe. Although Brother Dong’s attitude implies that the possibility is low, he still felt uneasy.
"Brother Dong, Yin Junzhe should be with the Grand Elder’s faction, right?" Chu Chen couldn’t help but ask.
Brother Dong laughed and replied, "Of course, we wouldn’t want such a second-generation heir in our faction."
Although Chu Chen had already suspected this, he still felt a sense of relief after hearing the answer he wanted.
Chu Chen cupped his hands toward Brother Dong and said, "I am willing to join the Alliance Leader’s faction."
Upon hearing this, Brother Dong laughed heartily and said, "Haha, great! We’ll be battle companions from now on."
Chu Chen smiled and nodded, "Brother Dong, who are the key figures in our faction?"
Brother Dong did not hide it and immediately listed the important figures of the Alliance Leader’s faction.
The leading figure, of course, was the Alliance Hierarch, Zhao Wudi, followed by six Elders, and finally, the First Divine Son, Qu Ran, and the Third Divine Son, Dong Lingchuan.
At this time, the two had arrived in front of the office door, and Brother Dong knocked on the door.
A full, energetic voice came from inside: "Come in."
Without delay, Brother Dong opened the door and entered, with Chu Chen following closely behind.
The meeting room was very large, at least two hundred square meters, and the interior decoration was extremely luxurious.
In the center of the meeting room was a massive conference table, and in the central seat sat an elderly man of advanced years.
The old man’s face was ruddy, showing no trace of time, his hair and beard were white, yet he was full of vigor. Naturally, the one seated in the main position was the Alliance Hierarch, Zhao Wudi.
On his left was a tall, thin middle-aged man named Li Mochen, the Alliance’s Vice Alliance Hierarch.
On Zhao Wudi’s right was an elderly man of advanced age, named Sun Wenshan, the Grand Elder of the Alliance.
Seated on both sides were more than a dozen elders. To enter the Elder Council, one either had to have reached the Emperor Level in realm or have made a significant contribution to the Alliance.
Zhao Wudi, upon seeing Brother Dong and Chu Chen arrive, smiled and said, "Since everyone is here, we should discuss the matter of the Sixth Divine Son."
"Indeed, we’ve all reviewed the information, and this child’s combat power is extraordinary and should be listed as the Sixth Divine Son," a small elder chimed in.
Brother Dong whispered to Chu Chen, "This is Liu Hongzhi, Elder Liu."
Chu Chen nodded silently, understanding that Elder Liu supported Zhao Wudi and was thus part of their faction.
At this time, a middle-aged man spoke in a deep voice, "Chu Chen’s strength is good, but he doesn’t meet the threshold for the God Creation Plan."
The man who spoke was Zhang Heng, belonging to the Grand Elder’s faction.
The elders from the two factions then joined in the debate one after another.
A moment later, Zhao Wudi suddenly interjected sternly, "Enough, you’re hardly fitting the demeanor of elders. Wasn’t the Fifth Divine Son also not up to standard back then? And yet he joined the God Creation Plan. Chu Chen is no worse than him. I see no issue with him joining the God Creation Plan."
At this time, the long-silent Grand Elder, Sun Wenshan, spoke deeply, "The Alliance Leader is mistaken. Junzhe only falls slightly short in talent, but Elder Yin has made enormous contributions to the Alliance, setting a precedent. Yet, Chu the Kid’s cultivation qualifications are only at Green Rank Upper Grade, which still represents an improvement from an initial Yellow Rank Upper Grade. This difference is too significant from our standards."
Upon these words, Zhao Wudi’s face darkened. He raised his hand, flipped it, and retrieved a porcelain bottle from a Spatial Ring, saying: "This bottle contains thirty drops of Ten Thousand Year Stalactite Liquid. Chu Chen can take it to elevate his cultivation talent to Blue Rank, comparable to Junzhe. This should meet the standards, right?"
Sun Wenshan’s face equally clouded over at this, for Zhao Wudi was clearly prepared. Who would carry Ten Thousand Year Stalactite Liquid so casually? Furthermore, comparing with Yin Junzhe’s setting revealed his soft spot.
If he persisted on the cultivation talent issue, the other side could use it to topple Yin Junzhe.
Realizing this, Sun Wenshan forced a smile and said, "The Alliance Leader is right. With Chu the Kid’s demonstrated combat power, he can indeed be granted exceptional entry. However, he is still at Monarch-level Peak. If his talent means he hits a bottleneck and fails to break through before twenty, wouldn’t the God Creation Plan become a joke?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi’s expression darkened further. He looked at Sun Wenshan and asked solemnly, "What does the Grand Elder suggest?"
Sun Wenshan replied indifferently, "It’s simple. Why not wait until Chu Chen breaks through, and then we can discuss this matter again?"
Sun Wenshan’s move was obviously a delaying tactic. If Chu Chen couldn’t be added to the God Creation Plan today, they would certainly find ways to suppress and even directly intervene in the future.
In essence, Sun Wenshan wanted to weaken Zhao Wudi’s faction by any means possible.
Yet, given the rationality of Sun Wenshan’s words, even Zhao Wudi couldn’t forcibly intervene.
Amidst this impasse, Chu Chen suddenly cupped his hands and said, "I have a question. Can Elder Sun resolve it?"
Sun Wenshan looked indifferent as he replied, "Oh? Ask your question freely."
Chu Chen cupped his hands again and said, "Does the Grand Elder mean that as long as I break through to the King Level, I can join the God Creation Plan?"
Sun Wenshan nodded, "That’s right."
Chu Chen nodded, then turned to Zhao Wudi and said, "Alliance Leader, could I have a Cultivation Room? I will certainly break through to King Level within an hour."
Zhao Wudi quickly replied to reassure him, "Chu the Kid, don’t push yourself. Cultivation comes naturally; it cannot be rushed." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Chu Chen bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Lord Alliance Leader for your concern. I am confident in the breakthrough, and I ask that everyone please wait a moment."
Brother Dong quickly whispered to advise, "Don’t act on impulse. There is still room for maneuvering."
At this moment, Sun Wenshan spoke again, "All the Elders are busy. Who has the time to wait? What if you can’t break through?"
"If I cannot break through, I will never enter the God Creation Plan," Chu Chen said firmly.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi and the others tried to speak out to stop him.
But Sun Wenshan interjected first, "Then it’s settled. Don’t say I’m making it hard for you; I’m thinking for the Alliance. If you can break through to the King Level, this Seventh-Grade Rebirth Pill will be yours."
Everyone displayed envy at this, as Seventh-Grade Pills were extremely rare, not readily available to all even at the upper echelons of the Alliance.
The Rebirth Pill was a top-tier Treasure Pill among Seventh-Grade Pills. No matter how severe the injury, as long as there was a breath remaining, consuming a Rebirth Pill could ensure survival.
