Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 596 - 537: Things Have Changed

Just as everyone was sizing each other up, the three of Su Zixuan finally arrived.

Chu Chen sensed the change in Su Zixuan’s aura and smiled, saying, "Congratulations, you’ve broken through to the Emperor Level."

"Sir, you’re joking; without your help, I fear I might never have broken through in my lifetime," Su Zixuan replied respectfully.

Chu Chen shook his head at her words and said, "Sister Zixuan, there’s no need to be so formal; it’s what I should do."

The members of the Shadow Group listened to their conversation, their expressions collectively changed, and their gazes towards Chu Chen became increasingly fervent.

Among them, a dozen people had reached the Emperor-level Peak, but were unable to break through to the Emperor Level due to the quality of their Guardian Beasts.

Perhaps working for this lord might earn his favor, and breaking through to the Emperor Level would be incredibly easy.

With this thought, they suddenly became restless.

Xuan Chen sensed the commotion among his subordinates; he simply turned his head and glanced at them, and their expressions changed dramatically. A chill rose from the depths of their hearts, instantly suppressing their newly sparked desires.

As the leader of the Shadow Group, Xuan Chen was not only extremely powerful personally but also extraordinarily ruthless, causing even the members of the Shadow Group to feel immense fear.

After chatting briefly with Su Zixuan, Chu Chen turned his gaze to Zhu Dashan and Xia Gongyun, "Thank you both for your hard work during this period."

The two quickly waved their hands upon hearing this and said, "There’s no need for thanks, Sir; this is what we should do."

During the two years Chu Chen was imprisoned in the Soul Suppression, they helped take care of his parents. However, Chu Chen did not treat them poorly; he had given them cultivation resources and evolution formulas before his imprisonment.

They did not disappoint Chu Chen’s expectations; in the two years, they broke through to the Emperor Level, reaching Mid-Emperor Level.

"Alright, I won’t be polite with you; when you reach Emperor-level Peak, I can help you enter the Emperor Level. As long as I’m alive, this promise remains valid," Chu Chen said solemnly with a wave of his hand.

Upon hearing this, the two were overjoyed and said gratefully, "Thank you, Sir; we will never let you down."

The members of the Shadow Group became instantly excited, eager to pledge allegiance to him, as breaking through to the Emperor Level seemed easily achievable.

Xuan Chen was astonished upon hearing Chu Chen and others’ conversation. Recalling when he broke through to the Emperor Level, he had exhausted all means, not only depleting decades of accumulated cultivation resources but also owing the Alliance a substantial amount of resources, which was why he joined the Shadow Group.

"Time is tight, and the task is heavy, let’s depart immediately," Chu Chen said solemnly to everyone.

Everyone respectfully responded with "Yes." Their tones were full of reverence.

As a flash of white light passed, everyone disappeared in the Teleportation Array, reappearing in Cyan Dragon City.

Chu Chen’s purpose here was to fulfill a promise made years ago and to take the first step in integrating resources.

The arrival of Chu Chen and his group naturally caused quite a stir, given their terrifying power.

Even in the bustling Cyan Dragon City, they were still intimidating.

"For what matter have you all come here?" a member of the City Defense Army asked tremblingly.

Xuan Chen raised his hand and tossed out a token, saying coldly, "Alliance business, you should stand aside."

The City Defense Army checked the token briefly, quickly returned it respectfully, and promptly made way.

Years later, Chu Chen returned to Cyan Dragon City, and a wave of nostalgia rose in his heart. This was a place where he took off, apprenticed, and confessed, storing many beautiful memories.

Feeling nostalgic for a moment, Chu Chen headed directly to the Wu Family Auction House.

Chu Chen deliberately slowed his pace, looking at the familiar streets; today’s Cyan Dragon City was no longer as bustling as it once was.

The pedestrians on the streets had noticeably thinned out, and the shops had become cold and desolate.

With tensions at the frontline, many strong individuals in the city had joined the battle, leaving behind mostly women and children.

When Chu Chen arrived at the Wu Family Auction House, many curious eyes were cast, and naturally, the Wu Family noticed Chu Chen and others.

Before Chu Chen entered the auction house, a richly dressed middle-aged man smiled warmly as he came out to greet him.

When the middle-aged man saw Chu Chen’s face clearly, his smile instantly froze, his eyes filled with shock.

Seeing this, Chu Chen smiled and said, "What’s the matter? Brother Wu doesn’t recognize me?"

This middle-aged man was Wu Yingxiong, whom Chu Chen hadn’t seen for several years. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

At this moment, Wu Yingxiong snapped back to reality, quickly bowing respectfully: "Sir, you’re too kind; what happened back then was just some jokes, please don’t take them to heart."

From the time Chu Chen became a Divine Son, Wu Yingxiong had abandoned any intention of letting him return favors.

But when Wu Yingxiong heard of Chu Chen’s rebellion against Yin Haiping, he regretted immensely, fearing the Alliance would implicate the Wu Family.

Until a few days ago, when Chu Chen became the first person in the Alliance, the Wu Family only hoped he had forgotten the previous promise.

It was expected that the Wu Family hoped for this; many people who rose from obscurity often tried hard to conceal their broken past, some even going to extremes to erase those who knew about it.

Chu Chen frowned slightly upon hearing this; Wu Yingxiong’s overly respectful attitude was not what he expected.

However, Chu Chen quickly understood the reason behind it, showing a bitter smile: "Brother Wu, there’s no need for this; you know well who I am. I rose from obscurity, and without your help, I wouldn’t have grown so quickly."

Wu Yingxiong sighed with relief upon hearing this but still dared not be too casual and said respectfully: "Sir, you’re joking; our Wu Family merely added flowers to the brocade."

Chu Chen frowned upon hearing this and said, "Brother Wu, why are you distancing yourself? I’ve come to repay the kindness of the past. If you continue like this, I’ll leave."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yingxiong’s expression changed dramatically; he quickly asked Chu Chen to stay: "Brother Chu, don’t be angry; it was my fault. Let’s talk inside."

Chu Chen then smiled and said: "That’s the Brother Wu I know."

The two chatted as they walked, soon arriving in a private room on the third floor.

Chu Chen and Wu Yingxiong sat opposite each other, while Xuan Chen, Su Zixuan, and others stood by, and the members of the Shadow Group waited outside the room.

Feeling everyone’s presence, Wu Yingxiong became somewhat constrained.

Seeing this, Chu Chen smiled and said, "Brother Wu, no need to be tense; they’re all my friends."

"Yes," Wu Yingxiong forced a smile harder than crying.

Seeing this, Chu Chen knew what was on his mind; the disparity between their statuses now made Wu Yingxiong inevitably nervous, especially with Xuan Chen, known as a killer god, standing behind him.

Chu Chen sighed, turning to Xuan Chen and said, "Elder Xuan, please step out for a moment, and I’ll call you back in shortly."

Xuan Chen’s expression remained calm as he cupped his hands towards Chu Chen and said, "Yes, Sir." and immediately turned to leave.