Beast Taming Star Journey

The referee's cold smile was like a sharp thorn, piercing my heart. I could almost feel the air around me freeze, and the whispers in the stands were like buzzing mosquitoes, disturbing my peace of mind.

The giant ape pawed at the ground restlessly, as if it could sense my anxiety.

"Fairness and impartiality?" The chief referee finally spoke, his voice tinged with sarcasm. "Young man, on the field, skill is the only standard. As for fairness and impartiality, that's the excuse of the weak." His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over me, chilling me to the bone.

In this world, can strength truly prevail over everything? I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.

I cannot give up; I must fight to the end! For myself, for Su Yao, and for everyone who supports me!

Just then, a clear voice rang out: "Chief Referee, I have some evidence here that might prove Nong Yu did not violate the rules." I turned around and saw it was Ellie!

She was holding a device that looked like a recording crystal and was walking towards the referee's table. A warm feeling welled up inside me. Ellie, thank you!

I knew she must have sensed the judge's bias long ago and secretly gathered evidence. The judge's expression changed slightly; he clearly hadn't expected Ellie to step forward.

He tried to stop Ellie, but she walked up to him without fear.

“These recording crystals documented the entire process of Nong Yu’s competition,” Ellie’s voice, though not loud, was full of power. “I believe they can prove Nong Yu’s innocence.”

She handed the recording crystal to the chief referee, who took the crystal and his face grew even more somber.

He knew, of course, what was recorded in those crystals, and he also knew that his little tricks couldn't be hidden at all.

The audience stirred again, with people discussing the matter. Some supported me, some questioned Ellie, and others remained neutral.

Time seemed to stand still as everyone held their breath, awaiting the chief judge's final verdict.

The chief referee remained silent, staring intently at the crystal in his hand as if he wanted to crush it. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his expression grew increasingly grim.

I knew he was making a final struggle, weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he raised his head, his cold gaze sweeping over Ellie and me, and then slowly spoke: "This evidence..."

He paused, then said, slowly and deliberately, "That's not enough to overturn my verdict." Ellie took a deep breath, her eyes resolute: "Your Honor, you're covering up cheating!"

Enraged, the chief referee slammed his fist on the table, causing the recording crystal to tremble slightly. "Insolence! How dare you, a mere intermediate-level Beast Tamer, question my judgment!"

His eyes widened in anger, and a powerful pressure emanated from him, pressing down on Ellie.

I instinctively tried to stand in front of Ellie, but a warm hand held mine tightly.

I turned my head and saw Su Yao. She was standing next to me, her eyes blazing as she stared intently at the head referee, her gaze filled with anger and determination.

She didn't speak, but simply held my hand tightly, as if giving me strength. This silent support gradually calmed my initially flustered heart.

Although Ellie was only an intermediate-level beast tamer, she did not back down at all under the pressure of the chief judge.

She straightened her back, looked directly at the head referee, and showed no fear in her eyes.

"I'm not questioning your identity, but your impartiality!" she said, emphasizing each word. "As the chief referee, you should be upholding the rules impartially and maintaining fairness in the competition. Instead, you've been abusing your power and deliberately making things difficult for the participants. Do you deserve the referee's uniform you wear?"

Ellie's voice was firm and resounding, echoing throughout the arena. Many spectators began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with doubt and dissatisfaction as they looked at the chief referee.

The referee's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Ellie to be so bold as to expose his true colors in front of so many people.

"That's slander! What evidence do you have to prove that I abused my power?" he asked through gritted teeth, barely suppressing his anger.

Ellie met his gaze without flinching: "The evidence is in your hands!" She pointed to the recording crystal in the judge's hand, "Look for yourself, everything recorded inside is enough to prove what you did!"

The chief referee's hands trembled. He dared not look at the crystal in his hand, for he knew that everything recorded inside was undeniable.

Sweat poured down his forehead, and his face grew increasingly pale. The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly tense; everyone was waiting, waiting for the truth to be revealed.

I felt my heart pounding faster and faster, and my palms started to sweat. Su Yao's hand remained tightly gripping mine, and her unwavering determination gave me immense strength.

Suddenly, a majestic voice resounded throughout the hall: "What's going on?" We looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes slowly walking over. He exuded a powerful aura that made people dare not look him in the eye.

"Lord of the Realm!" Upon seeing the newcomer, the chief referee's face paled even further, and he hurriedly bowed in respect. The Lord of the Realm, the leader of the other Beast Taming Realms, the Beast Taming Saint!

His appearance made the atmosphere even more tense. The Realm Lord glanced around the entire arena, his gaze finally settling on the recording crystal in the Chief Referee's hand.

"Let me see the crystal." His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority. The chief referee, his hands trembling, handed the recording crystal to the realm lord.

The Realm Lord took the crystal and examined it carefully. Time seemed to stand still; everyone held their breath, awaiting the Realm Lord's judgment.

After examining the crystal, the Realm Lord's face turned extremely gloomy.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze like a blade shooting towards the chief referee. "What else do you have to say?" The chief referee trembled all over, unable to utter a single word.

"Guards, seize this man!" At the Realm Lord's command, several guards immediately stepped forward and took the chief referee away.

The crowd erupted in uproar, some applauding and others staring in shock. I watched the chief referee being led away, a mix of emotions swirling within me.

"The match continues." The Realm Lord's voice rang out again, interrupting my thoughts. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down.

The game continued, but... I looked at Su Yao, and her eyes were also filled with complicated emotions.

Ellie walked up to me and patted me on the shoulder. "Don't worry, justice will prevail over evil." Her words gave me a little comfort, but also made me more worried.

After the referee was exposed, the scene descended into brief chaos. I didn't know if the match would continue as normal, and I waited anxiously... Suddenly, Su Yao leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Be careful..."