Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 463 - 409: Reunion with Zhang Yuyan

Chu Chen summoned Lei Yao and other beasts.

The group of beasts looked at their new companions, unable to resist stepping forward to get closer.

Unyielding was naturally overjoyed by this, being of the dragon clan like Cage, it was exceptionally close.

The group played deep into the night, their enthusiasm unabated, finally stopped only by Chu Chen’s stern intervention.

The next morning.

Chu Chen appeared before the teleportation array to the frontlines with Su Zixuan and Xia Gongyun.

As for Zhu Dashan, he had been dispatched to Celestial Star City half a month ago to secretly protect his parents.

By joining Zhao Wudi’s faction, he inadvertently offended Sun Wenshan, and also angered the Fifth Divine Son, Yin Junzhe, while exchanging Space Crystals.

He was unsure of what retaliatory tactics the opposition might employ, so he had to be cautious.

Before setting out, Dong Lingchuan, Long Batian, and other elders came to see him off.

Long Batian had already agreed to join Zhao Wudi smoothly into the Elder Council, and to join his faction.

Sun Wenshan and others naturally opposed this vigorously, but Long Batian was well-qualified for the elder position, whether in strength or his achievements as Hall Master of Cyan Dragon.

Long Batian’s position was slightly adjusted as he joined the Resources Department, overseeing personnel appointments and resource allocation for the Five Great Daoist Schools.

As for the new hall master, naturally Ying Wenjie took the role, and Long Batian allocated him substantial cultivation resources.

With the aid of these cultivation resources, he could quickly ascend to Emperor-level Peak, securing the hall master’s throne firmly. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"This trip is perilous; be cautious in all matters. It’s inconvenient for the Alliance Hierarch to see you off; I hope you understand," Dong Lingchuan said gravely, patting Chu Chen’s shoulder.

"I understand, Brother Dong, your kindness is appreciated."

At this moment, Long Batian stepped forward and heavily pat Chu Chen’s shoulder, saying, "Disciple, you’ve grown too fast; I haven’t had the chance to fully teach you, but I’ve benefited much from our relationship. This time at the frontlines, give it your all; whatever happens, I’ll support you."

Chu Chen smiled and replied, "Teacher, no need to be modest. Without your support, I wouldn’t have come this far."

After bidding farewell to everyone seeing him off, Chu Chen took Su Zixuan and the two women and vanished into the teleportation array.

A familiar dizziness came over them, and the three found themselves crossing countless spaces into a dark underground stone chamber.

Before the three could observe their surroundings, a man in a combat uniform asked gravely, "What business brings you here?"

Chu Chen didn’t answer but instead flipped his hand, revealing a dossier.

After handing the dossier to the man, he began to survey the surroundings.

The stone chamber was hundreds of square meters, with walls inlaid with more than a dozen fist-sized fluorescent stones; aside from these, there was nothing else.

Even the soldiers stationed here numbered only four.

The middle-aged man had finished checking the dossier by now and promptly bowed to Chu Chen, saying, "Greetings, Commander."

Chu Chen nodded and said, "Hmm, take me to the Grand Commander."

"Yes."

The Alliance had arranged for him to take on the identity of a commander within the Cyan Dragon Army this time.

The ranks within the Cyan Dragon Army were not complex, ranging from squad leader, platoon leader, company leader, commander, grand commander, brigadier, general, to marshal, from lowest to highest.

Don’t think the commander’s position is small; he can direct a battle involving ten thousand.

The marshal oversees the main and vice generals; each general oversees ten grand commanders, each grand commander oversees ten commanders, each commander oversees ten company leaders, each company leader oversees ten platoon leaders, each platoon leader oversees ten squad leaders, and each squad leader oversees ten soldiers.

Thus, the total number of the Cyan Dragon Army exceeds a million, all of which are combat troops, with nearly ten thousand troops responsible for logistical support.

Led by the soldier, the three stepped out of the stone chamber.

Before them emerged a somewhat dilapidated fortress, the walls marred by claw marks from Star Beasts, stained dark red with blood; even a hundred meters away, the scent of blood wafted from the walls.

At that moment, hundreds of stretchers were passing by Chu Chen, carrying wounded.

Soldiers light enough to ride stretchers had injuries at least as severe as severed limbs; some had chests and abdomens slashed open by Star Beasts, with internal organs and intestines spilling out.

Witnessing this, the three couldn’t help but furrow their brows; the situation at the front far exceeded their expectations.

The soldier, unfazed by this, pointed to the soldiers and said, "Such small-scale skirmishes occur every three to five days; large-scale battles happen once every month or two. You’ll get used to it with time."

The three fell into silence upon hearing this, the words revealing deep helplessness.

For humanity to retain what land remains, they can only fill the void with human lives.

Chu Chen sighed and said, "Let’s go."

This is war; its essence is cruelty, and Chu Chen couldn’t change this reality yet.

Shortly after, the soldier led Chu Chen and the two to a tent.

Pointing to the tent, he said gravely, "The Grand Commander is inside."

Chu Chen nodded and said, "Thank you."

"You’re welcome. I have military duties to attend to, so I must go." With that, he hurried away.

Soldiers guarded the tent, and Chu Chen and the two women couldn’t escape questioning upon arrival.

"Wait outside for now; I’ll report," one said.

A moment later, the reporting soldier returned.

"Commander, the Grand Commander requests your presence."

"Hmm, Sister Zixuan, you wait here; I’ll be back shortly."

The two women didn’t say much upon hearing this; though this was the front, within the fortress, it was extremely safe.

Chu Chen tidied his clothes; meeting a superior for the first time required formality.

Entering the tent, Chu Chen found someone with their back to him, seemingly studying a map.

Chu Chen quickly said, "Subordinate Chu Chen pays respects to the Grand Commander."

No response came from the person, nor did they turn around.

They merely gestured to a nearby chair, indicating for him to sit.

Chu Chen couldn’t help but furrow his brows at this, but he patiently sat and waited quietly.

As time passed, Chu Chen’s patience waned.

Suddenly, the person spoke, "In these months, you’ve become much steadier."

Chu Chen froze upon hearing the familiar voice.

He leapt towards the source of the voice.

The person slowly turned, revealing an exceptionally beautiful face to Chu Chen.

Seeing the beauty before him, Chu Chen’s eyes instantly filled with bloodshot marks.

"Yu Yan, are you okay?"

"Hmm, I’m alright."

Not seeing Zhang Yuyan for months, she had noticeably lost weight, her skin darkened considerably, even her eyes became sharp.

Chu Chen embraced Zhang Yuyan gently saying, "I’m sorry for being late."