CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55: POWER-UP AND SLAYING THE WOLF KING

The Iron Armor Giant Lizard watched the approaching Wolf King, its thick tail lashing out like a steel whip.

The Wolf King paid no mind, easily deflecting the attack with a casual swipe of its paw.

Seeing this, Chu Chen’s expression grew serious. The Wolf King’s blackening had reached fifty percent; if it fully blackened, they would surely face death today.

Fortunately, the Wolf King was severely injured. Even with the boost from blackening, its power had not returned to its peak state. However, time was running out, and their only chance at survival was a desperate fight.

Thinking of this, Chu Chen quickly summoned the Slaughter Atlas.

Slaughter Value: 2,232 points.

Lei Yao’s power could only be increased in the short term through Talent Frenzy.

Currently, Lei Yao’s talent was E-level Frenzy. Last time, upgrading from F-level to E-level required a hundred Slaughter Value points. This time, upgrading from E-level to D-level should be sufficient with over two thousand Slaughter Value points.

Without hesitation, Chu Chen clicked the plus sign on the talent.

A golden radiance shot out from the Slaughter Atlas, quickly entering Lei Yao’s body in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Chu Chen showed a delighted expression and quickly checked the Slaughter Atlas, noting a deduction of a thousand Slaughter Value points.

Chu Chen finally summed up some experience: upgrading talents with the Slaughter Atlas consumes ten times the Slaughter Value.

According to this calculation, upgrading Talent Frenzy to C-level would require at least ten thousand Slaughter Value points.

This result was hard for Chu Chen to accept; it seemed that he would have to become a butcher in the future.

With the great enemy present, Chu Chen quickly collected his thoughts and browsed the post-upgrade description for Frenzy.

Talent: Frenzy (D-level) (Enter frenzy state when enraged; increases power, speed, and defense by sixty percent, doubles stamina consumption)

Upon seeing this, Chu Chen was instantly pleased, as the overall strength increased by sixty percent, and the downside of reduced rationality disappeared completely.

Next up were the skills, wielding Slaughter Value at critical moments to save life. At this juncture between life and death, he naturally wouldn’t be stingy.

Lightning Fist from Skilled Realm to Mastery Realm cost two hundred Slaughter Value points, so how much would it cost to upgrade from Mastery Realm to Minor Achievement Realm?

Chu Chen didn’t think much and directly chose to upgrade.

Once again, golden radiance surged from the Slaughter Atlas, and Lightning Fist was upgraded from Mastery Realm to Minor Achievement Realm, consuming only four hundred Slaughter Value points.

Slaughter Value consumption increased twofold, so upgrading Lightning Fist to Perfection Realm would require only 2,400 Slaughter Value points.

Thinking of this, Chu Chen’s heart burned with excitement, but the fire was quickly extinguished.

Even if it wasn’t Perfection Realm, upgrading Lightning Fist to Great Success Realm now would mean Lei Yao would immediately be taken for research and dissection.

"Since I can’t continue raising the limit, I can at least increase the quantity," Chu Chen muttered.

Another golden radiance shot out from the Slaughter Atlas.

Lei Yao felt many memories inexplicably appearing in its mind, generating a sense of unreality with the influx of memories, realizing it was a genius.

Thunder Blade upgraded from Skilled Realm to Mastery Realm, costing four hundred Slaughter Value points.

Looking at the remaining 432 Slaughter Value points, Chu Chen’s heart ached with a sharp pain, and his face turned pale.

So much accumulated over such a long time, consumed in just a few seconds; the psychological gap was understandable.

Chu Chen took a deep breath, striving to calm his emotions.

Through this skill upgrade, Chu Chen gained an understanding of Slaughter Value consumption.

Upgrading talents consumes tenfold Slaughter Value; as for Frenzy, upgrading from F-level to E-level requires a hundred Slaughter Value points, and upgrading from F-level to D-level requires a thousand points.

In other words, each level increase requires consuming tenfold Slaughter Value of the previous level.

Skills, however, consume Slaughter Value differently.

Lightning Fist, an Ordinary Level Skill, requires double the Slaughter Value for each level increase compared to the previous level.

Thunder Blade, an Elite Level Skill, similarly consumes double the Slaughter Value for leveling up.

However, their ranks differ; initial Slaughter Value consumption varies. As seen currently, Elite Level Skills initially consume double Slaughter Value compared to Ordinary Level Skills, and accordingly, Excellence Level initial upgrade consumes four hundred Slaughter Value points.

Chu Chen, after slight contemplation, drew his conclusions.

At this moment, the Iron Armor Giant Lizard was struck by the Wolf King, leaving four deep claw marks on its body. Without the iron armor’s protection, it might have been instantly killed.

Seeing this, Chu Chen said coldly, "No time left; I’ll handle the main attack, you guys feign attack, Lei Yao, unleash Frenzy."

The group was stunned at these words. Lei Yao was merely Eighth Rank Slave Level, while the Wolf King was Commander Level, separated by an entire major realm, akin to seeking death.

Even though the Wolf King’s power could only exert three to four tenths, Lei Yao wasn’t equipped to challenge it.

At this moment, Lei Yao suddenly roared. Its aura began a frenzied surge, quickly advancing to War General Level, yet the ascent hadn’t ceased, growing fiercer instead.

Finally, its aura stabilized at War General Level Third Rank.

Lei Yao’s erupted aura immediately captured the Wolf King’s attention, abandoning the Iron Armor Giant Lizard and charging toward Lei Yao.

Seeing this, Chu Chen hurriedly activated the "Light Body," "Stone Skin," and "Giant Power" Soul Seals.

With the Soul Seal’s reinforcement, Lei Yao’s confidence soared, it directly deployed Entry Realm’s Thunder Armor and charged forward.

The Wolf King lunged, its claws wrapped in Dark Element, aiming for Lei Yao.

Lei Yao responded immediately by executing Lightning Fist.

"Bang bang bang"

Lei Yao instantly delivered five punches, forcing the Wolf King back, before roaring and attacking again.

Witnessing this, the group expressed shock; Lei Yao, displaying efficiency, rivaled Star Beast of War General Level Fifth to Sixth Rank.

"Don’t just stand there, attack quickly; Lei Yao won’t hold out long."

The group, hearing this, snapped out of their shock, commanding their Guardian Beasts to join the battle.

"Cold Face, first heal the Earth Spider."

The Spring Tree Demon’s control scarcely threatened the Wolf King; spending star power would be futile, hence healing the Earth Spider first.

Soon, the Earth Spider’s injuries were fully healed.

With the Earth Spider joining, the Wolf King found itself cornered.

Lei Yao’s relentless assault kept the Wolf King busy defending, with no chance for a counterattack, while the other six Guardian Beasts awaited opportunity to strike.

Quickly, the Wolf King accumulated over a dozen varied wounds.

Seeing this, Chu Chen remained serious; although the Wolf King was further injured, none were fatal, and its blackening had reached eighty percent. Upon fully blackening, its power would further rise.

"No time left, Lei Yao, retreat behind the Iron Armor Giant Lizard; Earth Spider and Spring Tree Demon, buy me some time," Chu Chen shouted.

At his words, the group nodded solemnly.

Lei Yao once again executed Lightning Fist, pushing the Wolf King back, swiftly retreating behind the Iron Armor Giant Lizard.

The Wolf King, without hesitation, charged toward Lei Yao.

At that moment, Lei Yao began gathering Thunder Blade, entrusting its back to teammates.

The Iron Armor Giant Lizard roared lowly, charging at the Wolf King.

"Boom"

The massive body of the Iron Armor Giant Lizard was instantly knocked away by the Wolf King.

As the Wolf King prepared to attack Lei Yao, several roots entangled its limbs.

The Wolf King roared, exerting force to break free.

Then, the Wolf King was enveloped within a giant web composed of dozens of strands of spider silk.

"Charge," Chu Chen shouted.

The remaining four Guardian Beasts rushed to the Wolf King; the Green Poison Scorpion lifted its two giant pincers to clamp the Wolf King’s hind legs.

The Iron Armor Giant Lizard widened its mouth, biting the Wolf King’s left foreleg.

The Angry Wind Elf and Earth Rock Rat hugged the Wolf King’s right foreleg together.

The six Guardian Beasts exerted all their strength to keep the Wolf King firmly rooted.

Finally, Lei Yao completed the Thunder Blade consolidation.

The Mastery Realm Thunder Blade extended from one meter to two meters, surrounding electric currents glowed brilliantly, its inherent power increased by at least thirty percent.

The Wolf King sensed the threat of death, struggling desperately as its frenzied eyes regained a trace of reason.

However, it was too late; the Thunder Blade sliced the air, slashing into its waist.

The already injured spine couldn’t bear the added strain, shattering completely.

The Wolf King emitted a tragic cry, collapsing lifelessly, entirely losing the ability to resist.

An era’s Wolf King faded undeservedly under the group’s onslaught.