Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 594 - 535: Contracting the Defensive Line, Mobilizing the Entire Nation

Chapter 594: Chapter 535: Contracting the Defensive Line, Mobilizing the Entire Nation

"Everyone, time is of the essence. Please go back and pack your personal belongings immediately. We will meet at the entrance in an hour." Zhao Qingzhu arranged with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone rushed towards their residences, clearly afraid of wasting time.

After everyone had left, Zhao Qingzhu remained standing in place, with no intention of leaving.

Seeing this, Chu Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Aren’t you going to pack your personal belongings?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingzhu lightly shook her head and said, "My parents died at the hands of Star Beasts when I was three. If the Sect Leader hadn’t rescued me, I would probably have died long ago. Since the Sect Leader disappeared, I have spent ten years searching for him. During this period, I rarely stayed in the sect, and all my personal belongings are packed into the Spatial Ring."

Chu Chen heard her and comforted in a low voice, "As long as one is alive, there is hope. I believe you will definitely find Sect Leader Chen."

The Sect Leader of Divine Pursuit Sect is Chen Zong, a powerful Emperor Level late-stage individual.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingzhu nodded seriously, "I will definitely find him. Oh, this is the Key to the Eighth-Level Secret Realm." After speaking, she handed over a gray-white Key.

Seeing this, Chu Chen didn’t accept it immediately but looked at her full of doubts.

Zhao Qingzhu noticed this and smiled, explaining, "The position of acting leader should have been yours, and the Key naturally belongs to you. Don’t rush to refuse; Fu Hekun wants the leader position so urgently not because of the power but because of this Key. The Eighth-Level Secret Realm contains the inheritance of the Undead God."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen’s expression changed dramatically, filled with shock. The inheritance of the Undead God is equivalent to the inheritance of the Blood Ancestor, and Nirvana has undead attributes, potentially offering a chance to gain the inheritance.

Thinking of this, Chu Chen’s mind became active, and he hesitated before accepting the Key.

"This item is indeed very useful to me, I’ll accept it shamelessly. However, I won’t take it for free; I can provide you with an opportunity to break through to the Emperor Level." Chu Chen said solemnly.

"What? An opportunity to break through to the Emperor Level, is this true?" Zhao Qingzhu asked in shock.

"Yes, rest assured, I’m not misleading you. With your talent, you can break through to Emperor Level in less than a month."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingzhu fell silent again, eventually speaking excitedly, "Thank you so much."

"You don’t have to be so polite. You’re willing to join the Alliance against the Star Beasts; this is what you deserve."

Two days later, Chu Chen led the members of Divine Pursuit Sect back to the Alliance.

Just as Chu Chen returned to the Alliance, Long Batian came looking for him with several staff members.

"Chu Chen, leave the people you brought back with them." He gestured to the staff beside him.

Seeing this, Chu Chen realized that his teacher had something to discuss with him. He quickly said to Zhao Qingzhu, "You should settle down with the staff first. I have some matters to attend to and will find you later." After speaking, he briskly walked towards Long Batian.

"Teacher, is there something the matter?" Chu Chen asked in a low voice.

Long Batian nodded upon hearing this, "Let’s go, we will discuss it at the Alliance Hierarch’s place." With that, he walked towards the elevator.

Seeing this, Chu Chen couldn’t help but frown. Judging by Long Batian’s expression, there seemed to be more problems on the front line.

Not daring to delay, he quickly followed him.

Soon, they appeared outside Zhao Wudi’s office.

The door was ajar, and Chu Chen glanced inside through the gap.

He saw Zhao Wudi looking solemnly at the battle report in his hand, and the silver in his hair seemed to have increased.

Long Batian gently knocked on the door before walking directly inside.

Zhao Wudi relaxed his tightly furrowed brows upon realizing who had arrived.

"You’re back. How did the handling of matters go?" Zhao Wudi asked with a smile.

"Fairly smoothly. Has there been any change on the front line in the last few days?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi’s brows furrowed again. He sighed before saying solemnly, "The situation on the front line is even worse than I anticipated. The casualty rate of the Five Great Armies increases daily. If we can’t turn the tide of battle, we will be completely annihilated in less than a month."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen’s face became grim. After a brief silence, he inquired solemnly, "How many Evolution Potions have been made?"

"Time is tight; only ten thousand bottles have been produced, and the materials needed for the Evolution Potion are also running short."

Chu Chen sighed upon hearing this, "What we lack now is time. I wonder if the Alliance Hierarch has a way to buy time?"

Zhao Wudi nodded upon hearing this, "I discussed with the tactical department overnight and devised a way to buy time. However, this method might require sacrificing many civilians."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen fell into silence once more. Facing the full-scale attack of the Star Beast army, humanity cannot prevent it. To achieve ultimate victory, some sacrifices must be made.

"What is the method?" Chu Chen asked with difficulty.

"Contract the defense line, mobilize everyone."

Although Zhao Wudi only said eight words, the atmosphere in the entire office became extremely oppressive.

Contracting the defense line means many people will be displaced, abandoning their homes that they rely on for survival.

Mobilizing everyone is a scenario that only appears in siege warfare and is used as a last resort when the city is in imminent danger.

After a long silence, Chu Chen sighed and said, "We have no other choice now. Hopefully, we can buy more time. Once the effects of the Evolution Potion are fully realized, I believe the front-line situation can temporarily stabilize."

"So be it, we will announce this to the public soon. However, the shortage of materials for potion crafting is severe, even if we can buy some time, turning the tide of battle is unlikely." Zhao Wudi said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen immediately thought of the Wu Family Auction House. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He hesitated before speaking, "This matter isn’t difficult, but to succeed, we might have to use some forceful methods."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi laughed heartily.

Long Batian and Chu Chen looked at him in confusion.

Zhao Wudi’s laughter abruptly vanished, and he said coldly, "Humanity is at a life-and-death juncture. Why should we consider so many factors? If someone is blind to the situation, just cut them down. However, what do you intend to do?"

Organizing his thoughts, Chu Chen said solemnly, "Enhancing mid-level combat power is just the first step. To stand against or even defeat the Star Beasts, we must rely on high-level combat power, at least matching them in Emperor Level numbers. This will only widen the gap in evolution material needs."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi nodded, "Continue."

"I plan to integrate all resources. The Alliance’s factions are numerous, controlling less than ten percent of resources, while ninety percent are held by external factions. Therefore, to collect enough materials, we must reach out to these factions."

Zhao Wudi agreed, nodding, "Indeed, extraordinary times demand extraordinary actions. I will allocate a team for you; life and death decisions are in your hands. I won’t concern myself with the process, only the outcome."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen assured, "Rest assured, Alliance Hierarch, I will handle this matter well."

Upon hearing this, Long Batian shook his head, "It’s not appropriate. Chu Chen is now the strongest in the Alliance. If he does this, his reputation might be damaged; let me handle it instead."

Zhao Wudi nodded, "Elder Long’s words are reasonable; I didn’t consider this."

"Teacher, let me handle this. If humanity perishes, what significance do reputation or interests hold? Let’s settle it this way."

Exchanging glances, Zhao Wudi and Long Batian could only nod in agreement.