Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas

Watching the motionless Three-headed Flame Python, Chu Chen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This guy was indeed a tough kill. Without Star Power, it took every effort from both beasts to finally bring it down, showing just how troublesome it was.

Chu Chen took out a dagger and began collecting materials from the Three-headed Flame Python's body.

Three War General Level Fire Element Star Cores, Snake Fangs, Snake Gall, Snake Meat, Snake Blood, and Snake Scales—he collected quite a bit of each.

One must understand that the Three-headed Flame Python's physical body is at the Commander Level, and its materials are more valuable than the three Star Cores combined.

Finally, Chu Chen found Mu Chengxue's Spatial Bracelet inside the Three-headed Flame Python's stomach pouch.

He rinsed the bracelet's surface with some water to wash off the gastric juice, then tossed it to Mu Chengxue.

After catching the bracelet, Mu Chengxue hurriedly inspected it, and only after confirming it was undamaged, did she breathe a sigh of relief.

She put the bracelet back on her wrist and then showed a satisfied smile.

At this moment, Chu Chen handed some meat and a Star Power Pill to the weakened Lei Yao, then he went to the Star-Raising Fruit Tree to start digging.

Chu Chen has a preliminary plan for his family's future.

Father Chu has his own convictions and won't leave his job in the City Defense Army, but his job is too dangerous, and to ensure his safety, powerful strength is necessary.

To achieve this, the Guardian Beast's strength must be improved. High-quality Guardian Beasts and Cultivation Resources are indispensable, hence the need for a large amount of Alliance Coins.

Mrs. Chu's work environment is relatively safe, making her the most suitable to handle the money-making job.

Since Mrs. Chu is a Plant Cultivator, starting a new venture in a new domain is extremely challenging.

Therefore, Chu Chen plans to let Mrs. Chu establish a plant cultivation center.

He has already secured a starting fund of one million from Qian Jiadong, and with the Flesh Vine and Star-Raising Fruit Tree as selling points, the future looks promising.

By this time, Chu Chen had already stored the Star-Raising Fruit Tree in the Space Necklace.

Mu Chengxue somehow appeared beside him, with the Golden Armored Bull following her side.

"Now that it's all packed, hand over the Space Necklace," Mu Chengxue said coldly.

Hearing this, Chu Chen was stunned, slowly turning his head to look at her.

Mu Chengxue stared at him with a malevolent look, and the Golden Armored Bull let out a low growl, seemingly threatening him.

Chu Chen's face turned unpleasant upon seeing this.

"Mu Chengxue, you're repaying kindness with enmity? I risked my life to get your Spatial Bracelet back, and we're comrades. You can't do this."

Mu Chengxue burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Haha, look how scared you are. I dare you to shout at me again."

Seeing this, Chu Chen realized he had been tricked by her.

"This woman sure holds a grudge," Chu Chen muttered softly.

"Where should we go next?" Mu Chengxue suddenly asked.

Chu Chen looked at her in astonishment.

"What are you staring for, I'm asking you a question."

"Don't you have any tasks?" Chu Chen inquired, puzzled.

Mu Chengxue shook her head and said, "Cyan Dragon Daoist School hasn't given me any tasks. I came to this Secret Realm mainly for training."

"Given our current state, it's not suitable to continue exploring. I know a safe place, we can rest there first."

"Alright, lead the way," he agreed.

The two retraced their steps along the path they had come, having cleared the Star Beasts along the way, so nothing unexpected happened.

Before long, they arrived by the creek where Chu Chen had his lunch.

Their first priority was to wash their faces. Bearing a large dark face was extremely uncomfortable, and they teased each other for a long while along the way.

Through their conversations, they developed a basic understanding of each other.

Mu Chengxue came from a medium-sized city, Golden Radiance City, and was here thanks to signing a training contract with Cyan Dragon Daoist School, a B-level contract. Chu Chen found this ridiculous, as she got a B-level contract with her combat power, while he only got a D-level contract with his. He really doubted Cyan Dragon Daoist School's judgment.

In fact, Cyan Dragon Daoist School has a systematic selection standard for their trainees.

The current strength of combat power isn't the most important thing; they are more focused on individual potential.

Chu Chen's cultivation talent is only Yellow Rank Upper Grade, and if not for his outstanding combat power, likely he wouldn't even see the shadow of a contract.

Near the creek, Chu Chen found an abandoned cave. Its location was very hidden, making it a decent hiding spot.

"Mu Chengxue, I plan to let Lei Yao consume a Star-Raising Fruit. Can you assist me as a guardian?" Chu Chen asked quietly.

Mu Chengxue questioned him with confusion, "Having Lei Yao consume a Star-Raising Fruit now is a bit wasteful. It can reach the Peak of Ninth Rank with just one, it's better to save it for the next Guardian Beast."

Chu Chen replied solemnly, "I understand, but I have compelling reasons to use it."

Seeing that Chu Chen didn't want to say more, Mu Chengxue refrained from further persuasion.

"No worries, leave it to me."

"Thank you so much."

After expressing his gratitude, Chu Chen summoned Lei Yao.

Lei Yao was still weak, but its condition was much better than before.

Without hesitation, Chu Chen directly fed Lei Yao a Star-Raising Fruit.

Lei Yao savored the fragrant sweetness in its mouth and couldn't help but chew with large bites.

The delicious taste compelled it to close its eyes and slowly taste it, sheer enjoyment written all over its ape face.

Seeing this, Chu Chen smiled and started chomping down on a Star-Raising Fruit himself.

Soon, Chu Chen felt a surge of extremely pure Star Power within him.

Without delay, he entered meditation to convert the Star Power into Soul Power.

Simultaneously, Lei Yao also began its cultivation.

Mu Chengxue, seeing this, led the Golden Armored Bull to the cave entrance, fearing she might disturb them.

As time passed, the aura within one person and one beast began to gradually rise.

While the ascent wasn't fast, it was extremely enduring.

An hour later, both Chu Chen and Lei Yao concluded their cultivation.

At this moment, their auras had reached the Peak of Ninth Rank, just a step away from breaking through.

Unfortunately, Chu Chen already felt the pressure from the space here.

He had only two options to break through to Soul Warrior Level here.

The first is to slowly grind with time, which is obviously not feasible given that he can only stay here for three days.

The second is to consume Star Treasures like the Star-Raising Fruit, or the soul power feedback from Lei Yao breaking through to War General Level, to break the rules and enter the Soul Warrior Level.

However, the Star-Raising Fruit is extremely precious, and he doesn't want to waste it here. It could be exchanged for plenty of cultivation resources outside.

After the baptism of the Star-Raising Fruit, Lei Yao's condition had mostly recovered. With a few more hours of rest, it would be fully restored.

Therefore, Chu Chen decided to continue their journey. With Lei Yao's current state, as long as they didn't encounter terrifying existences like the Three-headed Flame Python, it would handle ordinary Star Beasts, especially with Mu Chengxue as a helper. Their safety was assured.