Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 592 - 533: The Wager

Sect Leader Fu’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, clearly having anticipated it long ago.

As everyone fell into silence, Sect Leader Fu signaled to Wu Yuan Shan beside him.

This Wu Yuan Shan was the middle-aged man full of malice towards Chu Chen.

Wu Yuan Shan coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, with our abilities, we probably cannot rescue the Sect Leader, but what Sect Leader Fu said is not without reason. Someone within the sect must preside over the situation."

"Elder Wu’s words are reasonable, do you have any suggestions?" An elderly scholar dressed as an elder asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuan Shan immediately replied, "We can elect a temporary Sect Leader to handle the sect’s affairs until the Sect Leader returns. What do you all think?"

"This proposal is good. Elder Wu, do you have anyone in mind?"

"Is there any need to choose? Sect Leader Fu already holds the position of Deputy Sect Leader, is extremely familiar with the sect’s affairs, and his strength is the strongest. It is most appropriate for him to be the temporary Sect Leader." Wu Yuan Shan said with an air of certainty.

"That makes sense, I wholeheartedly support this. Does anyone else have other candidates?"

Sect Leader Fu shifted his gaze toward everyone upon hearing this.

Observing this, no one dared to meet his eyes, instead averting their gaze and pretending not to see.

Seeing this, Wu Yuan Shan said in a stern voice, "Since there are no objections, I declare..."

Before Wu Yuan Shan could finish speaking, Chu Chen raised his hand, signaling, "Enough with the three of you. You’re addicted to acting, aren’t you?"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this and turned their gaze to Chu Chen.

"Who is this brat? Daring to ruin Sect Leader Fu’s good deeds, he’ll soon get a taste of suffering."

"This kid’s aura is strong, but he’s just too impetuous."

"He returned with the Holy Maiden, probably as her summoned help."

"Emperor Level Second Rank is indeed very strong, and his talent is truly terrifying. But his opponent is Sect Leader Fu; the disparity in strength between them is vast."

As everyone was debating, Wu Yuan Shan shouted coldly, "Who are you, and why are you within our Deity-Chasing Sect?"

Only then did everyone return to their senses, training their eyes on Chu Chen, clearly awaiting a reasonable explanation.

Before Chu Chen could respond, Zhao Qingzhu spoke first, "This is Chu Chen, whom I brought into the sect."

"Chu Chen..." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Everyone ruminated over the name repeatedly, and soon someone thought of something and hesitantly asked, "Chu Chen? The Alliance prodigy who was imprisoned in the Soul Suppressing Abyss?"

Chu Chen replied with a slight smile, "I recently escaped from the Soul Suppressing Abyss."

Upon hearing this, everyone was visibly shocked. They never expected such a prodigious talent to join their Deity-Chasing Sect.

Compared to everyone’s shock, Sect Leader Fu and Wu Yuan Shan’s expressions turned extremely unpleasant.

The Deity-Chasing Sect was inherently a very loose organization, and Chu Chen met the conditions to join, making it impossible for them to prevent him.

Wu Yuan Shan signaled Sect Leader Fu, then used Soul Power to transmit, "Sect Leader Fu, what should we do about this matter? The opponent is a peerless talent capable of reversing Emperor Level battles. If he insists on obstructing us, we’re afraid it’s hard to accomplish our goal."

Sect Leader Fu’s brows furrowed upon hearing this. After pondering briefly, he transmitted back, "He just escaped from the Soul Suppressing Abyss, and his strength reached Emperor Level Second Rank, implying he used a method to forcibly elevate his strength. Such methods often exhaust the user’s potential. He is considered wasted, and my strength is sufficient to deal with him."

Wu Yuan Shan was relieved upon hearing this. Staring coldly at Chu Chen, he said, "Chu Chen, since you do not agree with Sect Leader Fu as the temporary Sect Leader, do you have any other candidates?"

Chu Chen replied solemnly, "Of course I do. Zhao Qingzhu is the Holy Maiden of the sect. In terms of abilities, she matches anyone, and her status is second to none. I believe having the Holy Maiden as temporary Sect Leader is most suitable."

Zhao Qingzhu was momentarily dumbfounded upon hearing this; her intention was for Chu Chen to assume the position of Sect Leader, but he unexpectedly deviated from expectations, pushing her forward. However, given the circumstances, she could not refute and could only silently support him.

Wu Yuan Shan hurriedly interjected, "Impossible, while Chu Chen’s argument is valid, within the Beast Master world, strength rules supreme. Sect Leader Fu ranks first within the sect in terms of strength and abilities, and therefore deserves the role of temporary Sect Leader."

Chu Chen, perceiving a desire to avoid further wrangling, coughed lightly and replied in a deep voice, "In essence, aren’t we still talking with strength? Since you are so confident, why don’t we wager on it?"

Seeing Chu Chen’s blunt proposal, Wu Yuan Shan ceased disguising and asked immediately, "How do you propose we bet?"

"Since you advocate for strength supremacy, I shall spar with Sect Leader Fu. If your side wins, the temporary Sect Leader position is yours. If our side wins, the position goes to the Holy Maiden. Do you dare?"

Wu Yuan Shan did not answer, instead turning his gaze to Sect Leader Fu and transmitting via Soul Power, "This kid dares directly propose such a wager, there might be fraud involved. We must be cautious."

"Hmph! You’re merely bluffing, trying to scare us away."

After stopping the transmission, Sect Leader Fu solemnly said, "Alright, but do any of you present have differing opinions?"

Individuals who joined the Deity-Chasing Sect were either naive scholars uninterested in power, as long as uninterrupted in their pursuits, or talented prodigies possessing strength and potential, without being competitors against Sect Leader Fu and unlikely to jump out, inciting his wrath.

Everyone present seemed to reach a consensus, all shaking their heads simultaneously.

Sect Leader Fu was satisfied seeing this, nodded, and said, "Since there are no objections, we shall duel here." Upon finishing, he summoned his Guardian Beast.

In a flash, a hundred-zhang-long, water-blue spider appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Chu Chen promptly summoned the Slaughter Atlas to analyze the spider’s information.

Named the Heavy Water Mystic Spider, it was a Water Attribute Guardian Beast, its Realm having reached the Emperor Level Fifth Rank Late Stage, its quality was only Legendary Middle Grade.

Upon examining the Heavy Water Mystic Spider’s details, Chu Chen shook his head helplessly; the Soul Suppressing Beast’s Earth Attribute was a natural counter against the opponent’s Water Attribute, leaving this battle largely without suspense.

Yet in Sect Leader Fu’s eyes, Chu Chen’s expression was evidently one of fear.

"Kid, you could surrender now." Sect Leader Fu boasted.

"Hmph! Regretting now is too late; having offended Sect Leader Fu, you’ll certainly face a good punishment today." Wu Yuan Shan said coldly.

Chu Chen, hearing this, shook his head helplessly, their antics reminiscent of clowns.

Chu Chen, uninterested in verbal clashes, aimed to resolve the matter quickly, considering the Star Beast army’s looming threat, not wishing to squander time.

With urgency upon him, Chu Chen hesitated no more and waved to summon the Soul Suppressing Beast.

Upon sensing its aura, Sect Leader Fu and Wu Yuan Shan’s boastful expressions froze.

Their pupils constricted, eyes filled with disbelief.

"This... This is impossible, how did you possess an Emperor Level Sixth Rank Guardian Beast."

Everyone, witnessing this, showed shock too; an Emperor Level Sixth Rank Guardian Beast was unexpected from a person in their twenties.

Chu Chen coldly replied, "Nothing is impossible; your incapability doesn’t imply others can’t achieve."