CHAPTER 97: CHAPTER 97: THREE TRUMP CARDS

The black-robed man looked at the suddenly arriving Chu Chen with a curious expression. He couldn’t understand why the other party dared to show up in such a situation. Could it be that he had some way to turn the tables?

However, this thought was quickly dismissed by him. The other’s Guardian Beast was merely a Thunder Ape at the First Rank of War General Level. Judging from its energy fluctuations, it seemed to have just broken through not long ago.

Chu Chen coldly said to everyone, "Put away your Guardian Beasts and hide behind. Leave this place to me."

Everyone seemed relieved upon hearing this and nodded. They dared not linger at all and quickly left with their Guardian Beasts.

The Blood Beast roared in dissatisfaction upon seeing this, but it didn’t pursue. Instead, it looked at Lei Yao with interest.

The Thunder Ape in front of it was looking at it without the slightest fear but rather with a hint of excitement.

At this moment, Chu Chen was also sizing up the Blood Beast. Its shoulder height was about ten feet, its body length could reach twenty feet, and its appearance was similar to that of a tiger-type Star Beast. However, its body surface was not covered in fur but in blood-colored scale armor. Its limbs were extremely strong, and its claws resembled curved blades, with eyes filled with a crimson hue.

Chu Chen could feel the cruelty and brutality from its eyes. It seemed to be an unfeeling killing machine.

Faced with such an opponent, Chu Chen dared not be careless. He hurriedly summoned the Slaughter Atlas to check the information of the other party.

Star Beast Name: Blood Tiger Beast

Life Level: Mature Stage

Star Beast Quality: Elite Level, Upper Grade

Star Beast Talent: More Resilient, E-level (every time it gets injured, it can enhance the Guardian Beast’s strength; the more severe the injury, the greater the strength increase.)

Star Beast Level: War General Level, Ninth Rank

Power Talent: D-level

Defense Talent: D-level

Agility Talent: D-level

Physical Talent: D+

Soul Power Talent: E-level

Star Power Talent: D-level

Star Beast Attribute: None

Star Beast Skills: Shattering Claw (Ordinary Level, Minor Achievement Realm), Bloodthirst (Ordinary Level, Minor Achievement Realm), Blood Demon Palm (Elite Level, Mastery Realm), Blood Armor (Elite Level, Mastery Realm)

Chu Chen couldn’t help showing a look of surprise. This Blood Tiger Beast was simply a Hexagon Warrior.

The talents in power, speed, defense, and physical capacity had all reached D-level, which was an extremely rare growth talent.

However, what surprised Chu Chen the most was the Blood Tiger Beast’s talent, "More Resilient," which seemed tailor-made for it.

It’s known that the Blood Beast’s recovery ability is already terrifying. Coupled with this monstrous talent, it would grow stronger the more it fights, no wonder the wolf pack was easily slaughtered by it.

There’s only one way to deal with the Blood Tiger Beast, and that is to annihilate it in an extremely short time, preventing its talent from coming into effect.

At this moment, the black-robed man suddenly spoke, "You are Chu Chen?"

Chu Chen was stunned upon hearing this, wondering how the other party knew his name.

"I am. Who are you, and why do you know me?" Chu Chen asked coldly.

The black-robed man smiled and said, "I am merely entrusted by someone. I didn’t want to meddle in this matter, but you came to me, just in time to deal with you and exchange for some cultivation resources."

Chu Chen frowned upon hearing this and said, "Who sent you, the Qian Family or the Zhao Family?"

Chu Chen couldn’t think of anyone who wanted to kill him; if he had offended anyone, it would be Qian Jiadong and Zhao Peng.

"Ha ha, the Qian Family and the Zhao Family, are they worthy of making me take action? Kid, it doesn’t matter if I tell you since you’re just about to die. The one who wants to kill you is Fang Tao," the black-robed man sneered.

"What, Fang Tao, how is that possible? When did he join the Blood God Sect?" Chu Chen asked in shock.

"Ha ha, this Fang Tao is indeed pitiful, but he will soon go down to accompany you. Go and ask him yourself if you have anything to say."

"Are you so sure that I will lose?"

"Ha ha, have you made yourself stupid from cultivation, kid? Then let me show you the gap between us. I look forward to you kneeling before me and asking such naïve questions."

Chu Chen, upon hearing this, did not speak anymore but stroked Lei Yao’s head and said in a deep voice, "It’s up to you next, remember to make it quick."

Lei Yao solemnly nodded in response. The Blood Tiger Beast before it was the strongest opponent it had encountered so far.

Gazing at the Blood Tiger Beast, Lei Yao’s eyes were filled with a strong fighting spirit. It let out a low growl and directly entered a frenzy state.

Lei Yao’s aura began to rise rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it ascended from the First Rank of War General Level to the Fifth Rank.

The black-robed man looked on with indifference and commented, "I thought you had some skills, but that’s it."

Chu Chen coldly said in response, "You’re happy too soon," and then he unleashed several soul skills.

The black-robed man shook his head and said, "If that’s all you have, don’t waste time."

At this moment, Lei Yao emitted another roar, and dense thunder elements swiftly gathered towards it, making its aura rise again until it stopped at the Seventh Rank of War General Level.

The black-robed man showed a hint of surprise, saying, "Not bad, you even learned a secret technique. Unfortunately, you cannot fully display it, otherwise even I wouldn’t be your match. If you admit defeat now, I can give you a chance to follow me."

Chu Chen smiled and said, "Really? How about you admit defeat, and I’ll spare your life."

"Kid, you’re courting death. Blood Tiger Beast, kill him for me!"

The Blood Tiger Beast immediately let out an angry roar upon hearing this, it was about to charge towards Lei Yao but suddenly halted.

Behind Lei Yao, a massive beast soul phantom appeared again, causing its aura to climb once more, though it was ultimately locked at Half-step Commander Level by the secret realm’s suppression.

The black-robed man’s expression suddenly changed, pointing at Lei Yao with a trembling voice, "This... this is impossible. You have two talents and can even use the Thunder Ape Secret Technique. It can’t be, I must be seeing things."

The Blood Tiger Beast, staring at Lei Yao, was filled with disbelief. It raised its foot sharply and then involuntarily stepped back a few steps.

Lei Yao, feeling the power within, couldn’t help letting out a euphoric roar.

Chu Chen, upon seeing this, looked satisfied, but he was keenly aware that such a state could only be maintained for a very short time.

"Lei Yao, attack."

With Chu Chen’s words, Lei Yao stood up straight, its powerful legs exerting force, and its sturdy body shot towards the Blood Tiger Beast like an arrow.

The Blood Tiger Beast finally came to its senses upon seeing this and hurriedly raised its sharp claws to strike at Lei Yao.

Lei Yao didn’t show any intention of dodging; its thunder-imbued fist directly pummeled the Blood Tiger Beast’s claws.

A "crack" resounded, followed by the sound of bones shattering.

Then, there was a scream of extreme pain.

The Blood Tiger Beast’s claws were shattered by Lei Yao.

The black-robed man, witnessing this, said in disbelief, "Impossible! How can your Guardian Beast be so strong?"

Chu Chen dismissively replied, "What’s so impossible about it? These three cards all enhance the combat power of the Guardian Beast, which is far superior to your trash that only elevates the realm."