Beast Taming Star Journey

A black aura surged, and the Howling Moon Wolf's once silvery-white fur now appeared as if soaked in ink, its eyes flashing with a chilling red light. Its mournful howl echoed through the valley, carrying an unsettling resonance.

I watched helplessly as it pounced on me. Su Yao's spear, like a silver dragon, barely blocked its attack, but the enormous impact forced her back several steps.

"Howling Moon Wolf!" My heart clenched. This familiar companion now seemed to be possessed by a demon, filled with aggression and destructive desire.

I have never seen it so out of control. What exactly is this black aura?

Su Yao steadied herself, her eyes sharp. "This aura is strange, like some kind of evil energy has corrupted it. Nong Yu, step back, I'll protect you!"

The spear in her hand shone even brighter, and a powerful fighting spirit emanated from her. I clenched my fists, my heart filled with a mixture of worry and fear.

Howling Moon Wolf is my partner; I can't just stand by and watch it be devoured by this strange power. I must do something!

"Su Yao, be careful!" I warned, while trying to calm myself down. The bead in my hand felt slightly warm, and a strange energy flowed down my arm toward the Howling Moon Wolf.

This energy was warm and gentle, forming a stark contrast to the surging black aura emanating from the Howling Moon Wolf.

Su Yao was locked in fierce combat with Xiaoyue Tianlang. Her spear danced, creating gusts of wind, but she was still unable to completely suppress the violent power emanating from Xiaoyue Tianlang.

I watched the figures of the man and the beast locked in combat, my heart burning with anxiety, yet utterly powerless to do anything.

Su Yao gently held my hand, her eyes full of tenderness and encouragement, "Don't worry, we will definitely find a way."

Her body pressed slightly closer to mine, and I could smell her faint fragrance. This familiar scent calmed my flustered heart a little.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, recalling what Senior Orange had said before, and the recent strange behavior of the Howling Moon Wolf. Could it be... evolution?

"Evolution..." I murmured to myself, a sudden thought flashing through my mind. Could the strange behavior of the Howling Moon Wolf be because it was undergoing some kind of special evolution?

This evolution comes with enormous risks, and this black aura may be a side effect of the evolutionary process.

If that's the case, then what we need to do now is not to suppress it, but to help it! Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart.

I carefully observed the Howling Moon Wolf, trying to find a flaw in its ferocious attacks, a clue that could help it overcome this crisis.

"Senior Huang once mentioned that there are some special resources deep in the Sunset Mountains that might help the Howling Moon Wolf evolve..." Su Yao suddenly said, as if she had thought of something as well.

Sunset Mountains! I suddenly looked up, a resolute glint in my eyes. "Su Yao, let's go to Sunset Mountains!"

Su Yao nodded slightly, "Okay! I'll go prepare now..." Her voice stopped abruptly, her gaze fell behind me, and her expression suddenly became serious.

I felt a chill creep up my back and slowly turned around... I slowly turned around and saw a tall figure that had appeared behind us at some point.

He wore a long black robe and a strange mask that covered his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes that stared at us like venomous snakes.

A powerful aura emanated from him, making it difficult for me to breathe. "Who are you people?" I asked in a deep voice, forcing myself to remain calm.

The man in black did not answer, but only gave a cold laugh, a laugh as chilling as the hooting of an owl.

He slowly raised his hand, and a black energy condensed in his palm, forming a black vortex that exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.

Su Yao stood in front of me, holding her spear horizontally, her eyes sharp. "This person is hostile! Nong Yu, be careful!" I took a deep breath, suppressing the fear in my heart.

The situation with Howling Moon Wolf is already dire, and now a mysterious enemy has appeared, making things extremely unfavorable for us. But it is precisely in times like these that I must not panic.

I need to calm down and find a solution to the problem.

I carefully observed the Howling Moon Wolf. The black aura around it was still surging, but upon closer inspection, there seemed to be a glimmer of golden light flashing beneath that black aura.

The golden light was faint, yet brimming with vitality, forming a stark contrast to the black aura. Could it be... this is the Howling Moon Wolf's new potential?

A surge of hope suddenly welled up within me. The evolution of my beast companions is fraught with unknowns and dangers, but it also signifies the awakening of new powers and potential.

The crisis that Howling Moon Wolf is facing now may be the crucial moment for its transformation! I must help it!

"Su Yao, we must stabilize the situation of Howling Moon Wolf first!" I said in a deep voice, while tightly gripping the bead in my hand, a gentle energy continuously flowing into Howling Moon Wolf's body.

Su Yao nodded, swung her spear to force back the man in black, then turned and fought alongside me, together resisting the violent power emanating from the Howling Moon Wolf.

While suppressing the raging Howling Moon Wolf, we tried our best to find clues that could help it evolve.

But the Sunset Mountains are so vast and we know almost nothing about them, that finding suitable resources in a short time would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Time passed second by second, and the condition of Howling Moon Wolf worsened. The black aura around its body grew thicker and thicker, while the golden light became weaker and weaker.

My heart grew heavier and heavier, a deep sense of helplessness washing over me. Are we truly at our wits' end?

“Sunset Mountains…Sunset Mountains…” I kept repeating these words, trying to find a clue from my memory.

Suddenly, I remembered a conversation I had with Beastmaster Huang. "That's right! Senior Huang!" I looked up abruptly, a glimmer of hope flashing in my eyes.

“Su Yao, let’s go find Senior Huang! He might know something about Sunset Mountains!” Su Yao’s eyes lit up. “Great idea! Let’s go find him now!” Just as we were about to set off, suddenly, an aged voice came from behind us: “Sunset Mountains is a dangerous place…”

I turned around abruptly and saw an old man in a yellow robe appear behind us at some point.

He was short, with a face covered in wrinkles, but his eyes were bright and piercing, radiating wisdom. "Senior Huang... Senior Huang!" I exclaimed in surprise.

Huang Yushou stroked his beard, his gaze falling on the Howling Moon Wolf, his brows furrowing slightly: "It seems you've encountered trouble..." He paused, then continued, "Deep within the Sunset Mountains, there are indeed some special resources that might aid its evolution..." He reached into his robes and pulled out an ancient sheepskin map, slowly unfolding it... The sheepskin map was yellowed, depicting mountains and rivers, its intricate patterns resembling ancient incantations, filled with a mysterious aura.

Huang Yushouzhe pointed to a place marked with a red circle on the map and said, "This place is called 'Silent Valley,' and it is said to contain a strange energy called 'Fountain of Life,' which may be helpful to your Howling Moon Wolf."

My heart leaped with joy, but I quickly regained my composure. "The Valley of Silence? Senior Huang, is there anything I should be aware of in this place?"

I had long heard of the dangers of the Sunset Mountains, and going there rashly would likely lead to even greater peril. Huang Yushou's expression was solemn. "The Valley of Silence, as the name suggests, is silent all year round, so silent that even the wind cannot penetrate it."

The terrain there is complex, and it's said that powerful guardian beasts reside there, making it extremely dangerous. He paused, then added, "However, the energy of the Fountain of Life is extraordinary. Obtaining it would be a tremendous opportunity for your Howling Moon Wolf."

Su Yao gripped her spear tightly, her eyes resolute. "Nong Yu, let's go! For the Howling Moon Wolf, we'll brave any danger!"

I took a deep breath, and seeing the howling wolf's pained expression, my heart was filled with determination. The howling wolf was my partner, my family; I could never abandon it!

“Alright! Let’s go to the Valley of Silence!” Huang Yuzhe nodded and handed me the sheepskin map. “This map shows the route to the Valley of Silence, but the mountains are unpredictable, so you must be careful.”

He then took out a palm-sized jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to me, saying, "This is a 'Silence Note,' which can shield your presence. It might come in handy in the Valley of Silence."

I solemnly accepted the map and jade pendant, and bowed deeply to Beastmaster Huang. "Thank you, Senior Huang!" After bidding farewell to Beastmaster Huang, Su Yao and I immediately set off, heading towards the depths of the Sunset Mountains according to the route on the map.

Along the way, we carefully avoided the powerful beasts and tried our best not to make any noise.

As we ventured deeper, the surrounding trees grew denser, the sunlight became scarcer, and a cold, damp atmosphere filled the air, making us feel extremely oppressed.

"The Valley of Silence truly lives up to its name," Su Yao said softly, gripping the spear even tighter.

I nodded and put the Silent Note on my body. A faint cool sensation spread throughout my body, and the surrounding air seemed to solidify.

We continued on our way, and the surrounding environment became increasingly quiet, so quiet that it made us feel somewhat uneasy.

Suddenly, I sensed something strange, as if something was watching us from the shadows. I stopped and looked around warily, but found nothing.

"What's wrong?" Su Yao noticed my unusual behavior and asked in a low voice. I shook my head. "I feel... like something is watching us." Su Yao also became alert, scanning the surrounding trees and bushes, but still didn't find anything unusual.

"Perhaps it's just your imagination," Su Yao said, but there was a hint of unease in her voice. I still felt uneasy, as if something was about to happen.

We continued walking, and the surrounding silence became even more oppressive, as if even the sound of breathing became exceptionally clear.

Suddenly, I heard a faint sound, like the sound of a branch breaking.

I turned around abruptly, only to see a dark figure flash by and disappear into the dense forest... "Su Yao..." I grabbed Su Yao's arm.