Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas

Although the Three-headed Giant Python blocked both attacks, the surrounding weeds had been cleared out, creating a two-meter-wide path.

At this moment, the real situation under the Star-Raising Fruit Tree was completely visible to the two of them.

Near the Star-Raising Fruit Tree, there was a pit about a meter wide. The Three-headed Giant Python hid its body in the pit, while the three snake heads lay in ambush among the weeds surrounding the tree.

Any slight movement in the grass would catch its attention, and any creature or object approaching the fruit tree would become its target.

Each snake head of the Three-headed Giant Python was as large as a car, with dense scales on its body. These scales were fiery red, and each was the size of an adult's palm.

The Three-headed Giant Python also noticed Chu Chen and the other person, but it did not attack, instead glaring at them intently.

Seeing this, Chu Chen quickly called out the Slaughter Atlas to examine the information on the Three-headed Giant Python.

Star Beast Name: Three-headed Flame Python

Life Level: Mature Stage

Star Beast Quality: Excellence Level, Middle Grade

Star Beast Talent: Sturdy Body, E-level

Star Beast Level: War General Level, Third Rank

Power Talent: C-level

Defense Talent: D-level

Agility Talent: D-level

Physical Talent: D+ Level

Soul Power Talent: F-level

Star Power Talent: D-level

Star Beast Attribute: Fire Element

Star Beast Skills: Devour (Ordinary Level, Minor Achievement Realm), Fire Tail Whip (Ordinary Level, Great Success Realm), Death Entanglement (Elite Level, Minor Achievement Realm), Flame Spray (Elite Level, Minor Achievement Realm), Flame Strangulation (Excellence Level, Mastery Realm)

Looking at the attributes of the Three-headed Flame Python, Chu Chen's expression immediately turned grim.

Its strength could easily crush star beasts of the same realm because it possessed the body of a Commander Level star beast, while its opponent was merely at the War General Level.

Although its internal star power was much less than that of a Commander Level star beast, its sheer size and the toughness of its body were enough to dominate an area.

Mu Chengxue, seeing the massive size of the Three-headed Flame Python, immediately felt a desire to retreat.

"Hey, let's just leave. This big guy is not something we can handle." Mu Chengxue said weakly.

Hearing this, Chu Chen replied in a deep voice, "Aren't you concerned about your Spatial Bracelet?"

Mu Chengxue was suddenly caught in a dilemma upon hearing this. After a moment of contemplation, she said softly, "This matter started because of me. We can split it fifty-fifty; you compensate me with twenty million, and that's fine."

Chu Chen's expression became more unpleasant than eating a dead cockroach upon hearing this.

He really wanted to give up the Star-Raising Fruit and immediately distance himself from Mu Chengxue.

Chu Chen took a deep breath to suppress his anger and pointed at his clothes, saying in a deep voice, "Do I look like someone who can come up with twenty million? If it's two thousand, maybe I can consider it."

Hearing Chu Chen's words, Mu Chengxue finally took a good look at him. Dressed in ordinary sportswear, the items on him wouldn't amount to more than a thousand Alliance Coins.

But Mu Chengxue quickly noticed the necklace around Chu Chen's neck, though the style was clearly not meant for men, indicating it was probably borrowed.

Mu Chengxue sighed helplessly. Her family's Spatial Bracelet was a valuable asset; losing it would make it difficult to explain upon returning home.

After a moment of silence, Mu Chengxue said with a teary voice, "I don't care; it was you who lost the Spatial Bracelet, so you must get it back for me."

Chu Chen understood that Mu Chengxue was acting petulantly, but he wasn't her parent and certainly wasn't about to spoil her.

Immediately, he harshly scolded, "Shut up, let me think of a solution."

Mu Chengxue, having heard this, was suddenly furious. She glared at Chu Chen with wide eyes and then turned her head away, lost in thought.

Seeing her reaction, Chu Chen paid her no further mind and began contemplating how to break the deadlock.

He stared at the Three-headed Flame Python for a long time, which in turn stared back at him, also keeping an eye on Mu Chengxue.

This was one of the abilities of the Three-headed Flame Python: having multiple heads meant it naturally had multiple eyes and could keep an eye on several people simultaneously.

As he watched, an idea suddenly popped into Chu Chen's mind. After careful consideration, he determined that the chances of success were high.

Noticing the change in Chu Chen's expression, Mu Chengxue quickly approached and asked, "Hey, have you thought of a plan?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen replied gravely, "My name is Chu Chen, not 'hey'. I have thought of a plan, but you need to follow my instructions. Otherwise, any mistake could lead to both of us ending up as snake food."

Mu Chengxue, after hearing this, did not immediately agree but instead said in a serious tone, "Tell me what you're thinking first; if it's feasible, I have no problem letting you take the lead."

Chu Chen nodded and said, "Look at the Three-headed Flame Python; we've been here for quite some time, yet it hasn't shown any intention to attack. Why do you think that is?"

"Isn't it because it's full?"

"That could be one reason, but the fundamental reason is that it's guarding the Star-Raising Fruit Tree. You must understand how enticing a Rank One Star-Raising Fruit is for a Servant Level star beast. As long as it guards this tree, food will continuously present itself, so why bother hunting us down?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chengxue suddenly came to a realization, her gaze toward Chu Chen holding less annoyance.

"Then quickly tell me how we can defeat it."

"The strength of the Three-headed Flame Python doesn't lie in its high realm but rather in its formidable body and highly advanced skill levels. What do you think would happen if its star power were exhausted?" Chu Chen asked again.

"That's simple; it would just become an oversized python with power, and its strength would drop by at least fifty percent."

Upon hearing this, Mu Chengxue seemed to have an epiphany and quickly inquired, "You wouldn't be thinking of depleting its star power, would you?"

Chu Chen nodded in response.

"How is that possible? It's not a fool and won't just stand guard at the fruit tree forever. If it pursues us, what then?"

"This is precisely why I need you to follow my orders. Don't forget, it has three heads, which means it can observe its surroundings even while pursuing us. If it finds someone going for the Star-Raising Fruit halfway through the chase, what do you think it will do?"

"It would definitely return to protect the Star-Raising Fruit, right? Oh! You're planning to use a pull strategy to deplete its star power and stamina," Mu Chengxue exclaimed in surprise.

Chu Chen smiled and said, "The pull strategy requires precise distance control. It involves calculating the speed of the Guardian Beast and the Three-headed Flame Python, timing the interference correctly, and making constant adjustments. The physical endurance of both the Guardian Beast and the Three-headed Flame Python will decline over time. Overall, it demands a great deal of mental effort. If you can handle the distance control, I wouldn't mind handing over command to you."

After hearing Chu Chen's analysis, Mu Chengxue quickly shook her head and said, "You're truly a genius for thinking of all this. You take command; I'll follow your lead."

Facing Chu Chen, Mu Chengxue always felt like she was dealing with a senior family member—in the shrewd and stern kind.

"Let's not rush into the pull strategy. First, we'll have the Guardian Beasts use their skills to gradually consume its star power. Once it starts losing patience, we'll switch to the pull strategy," he said before directing Lei Yao to attack.

Seeing this, Mu Chengxue also directed the Golden Armored Bull to join the attack.