Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas

After a brief moment of excitement, Long Batian quickly regained his composure. He looked at Chu Chen and asked in a deep voice, "The All-Knowing Eye is so formidable, what is the cost to view the evolution paths and formulas of the Guardian Beast?"

Chu Chen responded seriously, "Indeed, some cost is required, but it won't harm the disciple, so there's no need to worry, Teacher."

Upon hearing this, Long Batian couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but he still confirmed again, "Is this true?"

"It is true."

Receiving the affirmative answer, even Long Batian's willpower began to waver.

Chu Chen noticed this and quickly said, "Teacher, don't rush. The All-Knowing Eye needs to view your Guardian Beast to be effective. How about we find a secluded place and I use the All-Knowing Eye for you?"

"Ah! Naturally, follow me." With that, he turned the pen holder on the desk slightly.

Amidst the sound of "kakaka," the wall behind Long Batian slowly moved to the right.

After the wall stopped moving, a secret room spanning thousands of square meters appeared before Chu Chen's eyes.

Seeing his disciple's astonished expression, Long Batian said somewhat helplessly, "Don't be surprised, this is the secret room I use for daily cultivation." He then stood up and walked towards the secret room.

Seeing this, Chu Chen hurriedly followed.

As the two entered, the wall slowly closed, and lamps began to illuminate the secret room.

Long Batian couldn't wait to summon his Guardian Beast.

First was an incredibly majestic Cyan Giant Dragon, with a body length reaching a hundred zhang, a body width diameter close to ten zhang, cyan scales about one zhang in size, four dragon claws strong and powerful, a pair of dragon eyes firmly fixed on Chu Chen, full of authority. Its aura made Chu Chen feel suffocated; just a flick of its finger could kill him.

Next was an entirely pitch-black fierce tiger, shoulder height reaching over twenty zhang, body length about forty zhang, robust limbs like four pillars, a strong tiger tail like a giant python poised to devour, eyes as large as lanterns, and its brown-yellow pupils shimmering with immense ferocity.

Lastly, there was a completely snow-white giant eagle, standing twenty zhang tall, with a wingspan of about fifty zhang, eagle claws appearing like golden iron, and snow-white feathers sharp as divine weapons under the light, looking extremely magnificent.

The realms of all three Guardian Beasts had reached Emperor-level Peak. If they could complete evolution, they each had the potential to reach Emperor Level.

"Check which Guardian Beast can improve its quality," Long Batian eagerly inquired.

Chu Chen smiled and replied, "Teacher, don't rush. I will check them now." With that, he summoned the Slaughter Atlas.

The Cyan Giant Dragon was named Cang Dragon, a Legendary Level quality with only two evolution paths: one was the ancestral lineage path to Cyan Dragon, and the other was Qing Cang Celestial Dragon. Neither was superior because both required sixty thousand Slaughter Value points for their evolution formulas.

Chu Chen detailed Cang Dragon's evolution paths to Long Batian.

The other barely hesitated before directly choosing Cyan Dragon.

Chu Chen was not surprised by this choice; as the master of the Cyan Dragon Daoist School, choosing Cyan Dragon was quite reasonable.

Chu Chen clicked on the Communication Bracelet and sent the materials required for Cang Dragon's evolution to Long Batian.

Upon receiving the information, he quickly checked it. However, the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

The materials required for Cang Dragon's evolution numbered in the hundreds, with over half being Heavenly and Earthly Treasures above the mysterious tier, and nearly ten Earth Tier Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. Even with Long Batian's current status, gathering these rare materials was by no means easy.

"What percentage of success does this evolution formula have?" Long Batian asked in a serious tone.

Chu Chen immediately grasped the hidden meaning in the other's words.

After all, preparing evolution materials requires a considerable amount of human and material resources, which ordinary people cannot afford.

"Ten percent," Chu Chen replied with a firm gaze.

Long Batian couldn't help but exhale in relief and immediately prepared to contact his subordinates to purchase materials.

However, he was stopped by Chu Chen, "Teacher, don't rush. Wait until all their evolution formulas are sorted out, and then procure in one go. Thus, no matter which Guardian Beast gathers the materials first, evolution can be completed, allowing you to achieve advancement sooner. Even if there's no success at first, we'll have twice the chance to overcome the bottleneck. With your accumulation, I'm sure you will achieve your goals."

Long Batian kept nodding with a look full of admiration, patting Chu Chen on the shoulder and laughing, "You speak wisely, but I've let my impatience get the better of me. Let's do as you say."

Chu Chen nodded upon hearing this and cast his gaze on the other two Guardian Beasts.

The second Guardian Beast was a tiger species, named Abyss Demon Tiger, also of Legendary Level quality with three evolution paths. The first path is Black Demon Tiger King, focusing more on Elemental, with combat means primarily as Elemental Attack.

The second path is Giant Power Demon Tiger, primarily using physical attack, adept at close combat.

The third path is the advanced type of Abyss Demon Tiger, which is more balanced.

Long Batian didn't think much and directly chose the third evolution path.

When he received the materials for the evolution formula, the smile on his face instantly disappeared.

Chu Chen did not notice Long Batian's expression, instead turning his gaze to the third Guardian Beast.

Its name is Wind Snow Eagle King, similarly of Legendary Level quality, with just one evolution path to become Ice Seal Divine Eagle.

Long Batian looked at the three lists on his bracelet, his expression full of complexity.

Happiness came too suddenly, and it was triple the happiness. But gathering so many materials seemed extremely difficult.

Seeing Long Batian's state, Chu Chen softly inquired, "Teacher, if gathering the materials poses a challenge, I might be able to offer some help."

Long Batian, surprised, looked at Chu Chen, eyes full of doubt.

Not hiding anything, Chu Chen explained the Wu Family's investment in him.

Long Batian stroked his chin, his eyes turning sharp, murmuring, "They're bold, daring to target you. Some pressure seems necessary, and we'll gain some materials in the process."

Chu Chen's expression changed subtly, realizing Long Batian plans to 'freeload.'

But he didn't stop him, knowing this act could be beneficial.

Though the Wu Family will fully support him, their control over how much support remains. Externally, they could claim full efforts, but Chu Chen could only passively accept.

Should Chu Chen grow powerful, the Wu Family's future demands might limit his responses, facing much scrutiny. This seemed unfair.

Long Batian patted Chu Chen's shoulder again, advising, "Don't mention the All-Knowing Eye to anyone else. Tomorrow, set off. I'm sure the Wu Family will offer more support."

Chu Chen nodded quickly, realizing Long Batian might take action today.