Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas

The opposing side has only five flight-type Guardian Beasts, while Chu Chen's side has seven, including one at Monarch Level.

Zhang Zhihao said to the strong man beside him, "Quick battle, quick decision."

Upon hearing this, the man nodded and immediately launched an attack.

The difference in strength was evident; in just one round, one of the opponent's Guardian Beasts was killed, and the other four were injured.

Realizing they were no match, they immediately turned to flee toward the cliff.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhihao coldly said, "Don't pursue."

Chu Chen nodded silently upon hearing this. Zhang Zhihao's decision was wise; those five Guardian Beasts were of average strength. If they dared to charge directly, there must be an ambush somewhere near the cliff.

Staring at the direction of the cliff, Zhang Zhihao coldly said, "Come out, such tricks cannot fool me."

A middle-aged man's voice came from the cliff, "Haha, as expected of Zhang Zhihao. I won't make things difficult for you, just have that Chu Chen hand over the technique for wagering the egg, and we will let you pass."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhihao's expression turned cold.

Chu Chen, feeling a bit helpless upon hearing this, said, "I'm really just lucky; that Epic Level Beast Taming Egg has already been given to Lord City Lord. As for the money, some was spent at the auction, and some hired the Shadow Squad. Capturing me won't do you any good. Think about it, I'm from a small border town. How could I have any special technique for wagering eggs?"

Scarcely had Chu Chen finished speaking before the man angrily retorted, "Nonsense, your words might fool others, but tricking me is a dream. Since you won't surrender it, I'll have to capture you and interrogate you slowly."

Before Chu Chen could respond, Zhang Zhihao snorted coldly, "Cowardly rat, keep hiding then." With that said, he directed the Wide-Backed Black Eagle to fly aside.

Clearly, he intended to bypass the cliff; it may be a detour, but it is safer.

"Hmph, where to run?"

As the man's voice fell, a dozen people rushed out from hiding.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhihao couldn't help but reveal a cold smile. He addressed the people behind him, "Lead them to that plain." With that, the group began to flee backward.

Seeing the pursuers behind them, Chu Chen's expression grew serious.

Their numbers matched Chu Chen's side, and their strength was not inferior. Escaping their pursuit wouldn't be easy.

After approximately fifteen minutes of escape, Chu Chen and his companions arrived at a plain.

Zhang Zhihao immediately commanded the Wide-Backed Black Eagle to land.

Upon landing, everyone summoned their Guardian Beasts.

The pursuers similarly landed.

Without the slightest hesitation, they immediately summoned their Guardian Beasts.

Seeing the leading pursuer's Guardian Beast, Zhang Zhihao's face changed drastically.

"Li Dehai, you have the audacity to ambush the genius of the Daoist School."

With Zhang Zhihao exposing his identity, Li Dehai stopped hiding. He tore off his face mask and coldly laughed, "What's there to fear? Once we kill you all, who will know?"

"You're truly arrogant," Zhang Zhihao scoffed.

"You won't know until you try, will you?" With that, he waved his hand, and the others commanded their Guardian Beasts to rush forward.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhihao immediately issued battle orders.

Instantly, the two sides clashed, and battle cries echoed across the plain.

The once smooth ground turned into a wasteland in mere moments.

Lu Hongfei did not engage but instead commanded the Golden-eyed Fire Eagle to hover in the air, protecting Chu Chen and another in his rear.

The destructive power of Lord Level and King Level Guardian Beasts is terrifying, with each attack causing tremendous damage.

Zhang Zhihao and Li Dehai stared at each other from afar, neither making a move.

Seeing the intense battle, Chu Chen frowned, predicting the final victory would belong to Li Dehai.

Chu Chen's speculation wasn't without reason.

Now, both sides have similar strength. Zhang Zhihao's side is merely escorting, with the worst-case scenario being a failed mission that results in a financial loss.

But Li Dehai's side, now exposed, would face certain death if Zhang Zhihao and his companions escaped, making them more ferocious in battle.

Eventually, Zhang Zhihao's side would surely collapse.

Fortunately, Chu Chen had more than one ace up his sleeve.

"Director Lu, let's escape first. This battle won't end quickly, and the Li Family has been engaged. Our departure will surely attract Zhang Kun." Chu Chen said in a low voice.

Lu Hongfei, upon hearing this, frowned and said, "Leaving abruptly may lead us into danger. Director Wang's arrangement is still a distance away."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen could only explain his previous analysis.

Lu Hongfei's face turned grim; he gritted his teeth and said, "We'll have to take the risk." With that, he commanded the Golden-eyed Fire Eagle to flee into the distance.

Seeing this, Li Dehai wanted to pursue, but Zhang Zhihao blocked him.

Having failed to pursue, Li Dehai glared angrily at Zhang Zhihao but soon calmed down.

Zhang Zhihao, seeing this, frowned slightly.

Li Dehai laughed coldly, "Don't think they can truly escape."

"What do you mean?"

"Do you think we wouldn't have a backup plan?"

"You? Do you have more allies?"

"Haha, it seems you know nothing."

"What exactly do you mean?"

"Pathetic, being a pawn without realizing it. Never mind, I'm in a good mood today; I'll let you die knowing."

"Chu Chen hired you to hold us off so he could escape, but none of you will escape today; you'll all die here because he offended the wrong people."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhihao's face turned visibly unpleasant as he glanced around, finding nothing amiss.

"Li Dehai, trying to scare me, huh? But you did remind me; I'm merely escorting. If the mission fails, I'll just lose money. I'll leave now; what can you do?" With that, Zhang Zhihao jumped on the Wide-Backed Black Eagle and fled toward Black Mist City.

Li Dehai immediately panicked, urging his Guardian Beast to chase.

Li Dehai deeply regretted his loose tongue; perhaps they wouldn't have fled otherwise.

Fortunately, the Wide-Backed Black Eagle wasn't fast; as long as he could hold them off, once Zhang Kun dealt with Chu Chen and the others, he would naturally come to assist.

At this moment, a man in black was watching everything from a distance.

Especially when looking at Li Dehai, the killing intent in his eyes almost materialized.

But he quickly suppressed his impulse; the priority was to resolve the damned boy before returning to dispose of this foolish group.

Thinking of this, the man in black wasted no time, summoned his Guardian Beast, and chased in the direction where the Golden-eyed Fire Eagle fled.

His Guardian Beast was a jet-black fierce tiger with wings.