Beast Taming Star Journey

As the dazzling light gradually faded, a blurry figure slowly emerged from the depths of the cave. The figure was tall and majestic, surrounded by a strange aura. Its specific appearance was unclear, but it exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.

"This is... a guardian spirit?" Huang Yushou's voice trembled, tinged with disbelief. He had once read about guardian spirits in an ancient book; they were said to be guardians of secret realms, possessing immense power.

My heart sank. The appearance of the guardian spirit meant that if we wanted to obtain the treasure, we had to pass its test first.

The Purple Beastmaster was also stunned. A hint of fear flashed in his greedy eyes, clearly indicating that he had also heard of the legend of the guardian spirit.

The guardian spirit slowly raised its hand, and strange rays of light shot out from its hand, weaving into a light curtain that separated us from the treasure.

"If you want to obtain the treasure, you must pass my test." The guardian spirit's voice was ethereal and distant, as if it came from ancient times.

I took a deep breath, knowing this test was unavoidable. I patted the head of the Crimson Fox beside me and whispered, "Ready?"

The Crimson Fox growled, its eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit. "Come on!" I shouted to the guardian spirit, my tone firm and confident.

A hint of appreciation flashed in the guardian spirit's eyes. Then, it waved its hand, and phantoms appeared in the light screen. These phantoms were all kinds of ferocious beasts, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on us.

"Crimson Flame Fox, Blazing Storm!" I commanded. The Crimson Flame Fox roared to the sky and spewed out a blazing flame, forming a huge pillar of fire that instantly engulfed the phantoms charging at the front.

"Not bad," the guardian spirit said with a hint of approval, "but this is just the beginning."

As soon as the words were spoken, more phantoms surged out from the light screen, faster and more ferocious in their attacks. Although the Crimson Flame Fox was brave, it gradually began to feel its strength waning.

With a thought, I shared my power with the Crimson Flame Fox.

Instantly, the flames on the Crimson Flame Fox became even hotter, and its speed increased dramatically. It moved freely among the phantoms, shattering them one by one.

While directing the Crimson Fox in battle, I observed the reactions of the guardian spirits.

I noticed that the guardian spirit's eyes always held a hint of calm, as if it was not surprised by our performance.

"It seems you have other beast-taming companions," the guardian spirit's voice rang out again. A thought flashed through my mind; I knew it had seen through my trump card.

I smiled slightly and said, "That's right, my companions aren't just the Crimson Flame Fox." I reached for the beast-taming pouch at my waist, preparing to summon my other companions.

Just then, the guardian spirit suddenly said, "Wait."

It paused for a moment, then continued, "I have seen your courage and strength. Now, let me see your wisdom."

A radiant gem appeared in the guardian spirit's hand. It tossed the gem into the air, where it hovered, emitting a strange light.

"This gem contains immense power. Only by unlocking its secrets can you truly obtain the treasure," the guardian spirit's voice was full of mystery. "Now, begin your challenge."

I stared at the gem suspended in mid-air, filled with questions. What secrets did this gem hold? How could I unlock its secrets?

Su Yao walked to my side, her eyes filled with trust, and said loudly, "Nong Yu..." Su Yao stood beside me, her eyes filled with trust, and said loudly, "Nong Yu, I believe you can definitely pass the test."

Her voice flowed through my heart like a clear spring, dispelling my anxiety and sending a warm current through my body. I turned to look at her and nodded firmly.

Su Yao has always been like this; no matter when or where, she unconditionally trusts and supports me. This trust inspires me more than any other force.

I took a deep breath and refocused my attention on the gemstone suspended in mid-air. The gemstone emitted a soft glow, its surface smooth as a mirror, without any patterns or markings.

I tried to probe it with my mental power, but I found that there seemed to be a barrier inside the gem, blocking my exploration.

"What secrets does this gemstone hold?" I murmured to myself.

"Hmph, putting on an act!" came the sarcastic voice of the Purple Beastmaster from the side. "I bet you have no idea what to do."

I turned and glared at him, a surge of anger rising within me. This guy, all he does is stand by and make sarcastic remarks; he's completely useless.

"Ignore him, Nong Yu, concentrate," Su Yao said softly, while glaring fiercely at the Purple Beastmaster. The latter shut his mouth sheepishly, but his eyes flashed with resentment and venom.

I focused my attention on the gemstone again, carefully examining every detail.

Suddenly, I noticed that the gemstone seemed to be flashing regularly, at a very slow frequency, so fast that it was almost imperceptible without careful observation.

A thought suddenly struck me: Could the frequency of this flashing be the key to unlocking the secret of the gemstone?

I closed my eyes, carefully sensing the frequency of the gemstone's shimmering light, and tried to resonate with it using my mental energy.

As my mental energy resonated with the gem's radiance, I sensed that the barrier within the gem seemed to be loosening. Overjoyed, I increased the output of my mental energy.

Just as I was about to break through the gem barrier, the Purple Beastmaster suddenly shouted, "Watch out!" I was startled and opened my eyes abruptly, only to find a dark shadow rushing towards me at high speed.

I instinctively dodged backward, narrowly avoiding the attack from the shadowy figure. "What are you doing?!" I glared at the Purple Beastmaster.

"I was just trying to help you out," the Purple Beastmaster said innocently. "Who knew you'd suddenly dodge me?" I sneered inwardly; this guy was clearly just trying to cause trouble.

If I hadn't reacted quickly enough, I probably would have been ambushed by him. "I don't need your fake kindness!" I said coldly, then closed my eyes again and continued trying to resonate with the gem.

This time, I was even more careful and cautious, constantly on guard against the Purple Beastmaster's schemes.

Finally, after much effort, I successfully broke through the gem's barrier and entered its interior.

Inside the gemstone was a strange space filled with all sorts of symbols and patterns. As I carefully observed these symbols and patterns, I gradually began to understand.

These symbols and patterns appear to be a form of ancient writing, recording information about secret realms and treasures.

I tried to decipher these texts, but found them obscure and difficult to understand; I could only barely comprehend a portion of them.

Just as I was trying to decipher these words, I suddenly felt a powerful force coming towards me.

A jolt of surprise shot through me, and I jerked my eyes open… “It’s done!” I shouted, and the gem’s brilliance vanished abruptly… I walked towards the treasure, my heart filled with anticipation. Closer, closer…