Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 616 - 557: Negotiation

After ensuring safety, Chu Chen began to survey his surroundings.

The massive palace had only one entrance, flanked by two statues of white foxes, each with a circular mark on their foreheads.

It seemed that the two Emperor Level Peak Star Beasts had already entered the palace.

Chu Chen gazed at the palace's gate, hesitation filling his heart.

He hadn't contracted a Guardian Beast with the Time Attribute, so coming to this place of the god's inheritance seemed pointless, not to mention he might face attacks from two Emperor Level Peak Star Beasts. It seemed like an unwise risk.

Thinking of this made him want to retreat, but leaving like this left him unsatisfied.

After contemplating for a while, Chu Chen decided to go inside. After all, this was a divine inheritance. Even if he couldn't obtain it, seeing it was still worthwhile, especially since he was very interested in the Devouring Demon Tiger's talent.

With this thought, Chu Chen no longer hesitated and immediately proceeded towards the palace with his three Guardian Beasts.

Upon entering the palace, Chu Chen found that there were no rooms, just one gigantic hall.

He quickly looked towards the center of the hall, where he found a statue of a Fox Girl with a human body and a fox face.

The statue was white and felt like a giant piece of jade, standing hundreds of feet tall. The woman looked skyward, hands raised as if in prayer.

Below the statue were a tiger and a fox Star Beast.

The tiger was, of course, the Devouring Demon Tiger that had entered not long ago.

And the fox was the first Star Beast that had entered, eerily similar in appearance to the fox statues outside the gate.

As Chu Chen observed the pair, the two Star Beasts became aware of Chu Chen.

Seeing this, Chu Chen's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't immediately flee, instead observing the two beasts quietly.

The distance between them was considerable; Chu Chen planned to flee at the first sign of trouble.

Chu Chen noticed the two beasts' condition; they had clearly just been through a battle.

The white fox dripped blood from its muzzle and nose, with several deep claw marks on its side and a large chunk of flesh torn from its neck, bones exposed.

The Devouring Demon Tiger seemed a bit out of breath but unscathed.

Clearly, the white fox was at a disadvantage and seemed unlikely to hold on much longer.

Just then, the Devouring Demon Tiger roared a threatening growl at Chu Chen, clearly wanting to drive him away.

Unfazed, Chu Chen kept his gaze on the white fox.

He summoned the Slaughter Atlas with a thought, checking the fox's information.

Star Beast Name: Reincarnation Divine Fox

Life Level: Mature Stage

Star Beast Quality: Legendary Level (Upper Grade)

Star Beast Talent: Reincarnation

Star Beast Level: Emperor Level Ninth Rank

Power Talent: S+ Level

Defense Talent: S+ Level

Agility Talent: SS Level

Physical Talent: SS Level

Soul Power Talent: S+ Level

Star Power Talent: SS Level

Star Beast Attribute: Time

Star Beast Skills: Tearing Claw (Ordinary Level, Perfection Realm), Tail Whip (Ordinary Level, Perfection Realm), Time Pause (Elite Level, Perfection Realm), Temporal Disorder (Elite Level, Perfection Realm), Light and Shadow Claw (Excellence Level, Perfection Realm), Time Reversal (Perfect Level, Perfection Realm)

At this moment, the white fox suddenly spoke, "Human, are you willing to help me?"

Before Chu Chen could respond, the Devouring Demon Tiger grew agitated, threatening, "Human, if you leave now, I will spare your life. But if you dare interfere with our battle, I will make your life a living hell."

"Human, if you agree to help me, I will certainly reward you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "How would you reward me? This Devouring Demon Tiger is extremely dangerous."

Hearing this, the Reincarnation Divine Fox fell silent before hesitantly saying, "I can give you a Time Flower."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen's expression changed. The Time Flower was a Celestial Tier Middle Grade Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, as rare as any other Upper Grade treasure of a different attribute.

Chu Chen shook his head and said, "I don't have a Guardian Beast with the Time Attribute, so this is useless to me."

Hearing this, the Devouring Demon Tiger expressed joy, casting a mocking glance at the Reincarnation Divine Fox, "Little fox, it seems your offer isn't tempting him; you should just succumb."

"Hmph! You despicable creature, had you not ambushed me, you wouldn't be my match."

"Enough talk. Don't you understand the winner takes all? The inheritance of the God of Time is mine." With that, it charged at the Reincarnation Divine Fox again.

The Reincarnation Divine Fox immediately rushed towards Chu Chen's direction, evidently trying to draw disaster onto him.

Seeing this, Chu Chen coldly shouted, "If you dare come closer, I won't mind helping the Devouring Demon Tiger."

At this, the Reincarnation Divine Fox stopped its advance, staring coldly at Chu Chen, asked in a stern voice, "Human, what do you want?"

"I just stumbled in here and don't want to make trouble for myself. If you can't make me an offer I can't refuse, I'll leave immediately."

Listening to the conversation between the fox and the human, the Devouring Demon Tiger grew anxious. It shook its form and rushed at the Reincarnation Divine Fox, speaking hurriedly, "Human, as long as you leave now, you can choose any two treasures from my collection."

Once again, Chu Chen turned his gaze to the Reincarnation Divine Fox, clearly waiting for its offer.

In fact, Chu Chen didn't believe a word of the Devouring Demon Tiger's offer.

The tiger was not only cunning but also ruthless. If Chu Chen believed its lies, once the Reincarnation Divine Fox was dead, Chu Chen would surely be the next target.

However, Chu Chen pretended to buy into its words to pressure the Reincarnation Divine Fox into compromising.

The Reincarnation Divine Fox felt Chu Chen's gaze and gritted its teeth, saying coldly, "I don't have many treasures, only a Time Flower. What do you really want? Just say it clearly."

Chu Chen's face lit with joy as he pointed at the Reincarnation Divine Fox and said, "I want you to become my Guardian Beast."

"What? That's impossible. I'd rather die than agree to that," the Reincarnation Divine Fox roared in shock.

Not bothered by its reaction, Chu Chen calmly waved his hand and said, "Don't be in such a rush to refuse. I only need you to follow me for ten years. After that, you will be free, how about it?"

Hearing this, the Reincarnation Divine Fox scrutinized Chu Chen's face, as if looking for an unusual expression.

But Chu Chen looked at it with sincerity. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Ten years is not out of the question, but you mustn't force me to do things I am unwilling to do," the Reincarnation Divine Fox said hesitantly.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't contain his delight, nodding quickly in agreement, "Rest assured, I am a man of principle."

At this point, the Devouring Demon Tiger was furious. It roared at Chu Chen, "Human, you still have time to leave; all my treasures can be yours."

"Do you think your treasures can compare to the Reincarnation Divine Fox?" Chu Chen remarked with disdain.

The Devouring Demon Tiger's expression changed at these words, falling silent before saying coldly, "Human, as long as you don't intervene, I'm willing to become your Guardian Beast."

Chuckling mockingly, Chu Chen retorted, "I dare not take you as a Guardian Beast, knowing your treacherous tactics against the Time God Deer."

Given the Devouring Demon Tiger's strength, even if Chu Chen contracted it, it could easily break free, and he'd face retaliation.

Hearing this, the Devouring Demon Tiger's expression turned sour, icy eyes fixated on Chu Chen.

"Boy, you're asking for it. Even at the Emperor Seventh Rank, you dare meddle here? Even if you join forces, you are no match for me."