Beast Taming Star Journey

The Valley of the Netherworld truly lives up to its name.

The valley entrance is not a majestic and precipitous mountain peak or cliff, but a narrow and gloomy passage, like the gaping maw of a giant beast.

Thick fog enveloped the entrance like a veil, shrouding everything deep within the passage in chaos.

The air was thick with a damp, putrid stench that was nauseating.

What's even more unsettling is the faint, intermittent growls emanating from the depths of the passage, like the low cries of wild beasts or warnings from some unknown creature.

Su Yao gripped my hand tightly, and I could feel the sweat on her palm.

Although she is a valiant and skilled Valkyrie, she couldn't help but show some nervousness in the face of such unknown danger.

I gripped her hand tightly in return, giving her a reassuring look.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here," I said softly, my tone firm.

Taking a deep breath, I probed a wisp of my spiritual energy into the Beast Taming Ring, awakening my companion—Shadow Leopard, Little Shadow.

It was a leopard that was entirely black, with a lithe body, agile movements, and an extremely strong sense of perception, making it best suited for exploring this environment.

At my command, Xiaoying transformed into a black shadow and silently disappeared into the thick fog.

I carefully guided it through the passage using the senses I shared with it.

The thick fog obstructed the view, but Xiaoying's keen sense of smell and hearing allowed her to accurately detect the movements around her.

The passage was not flat; instead, it was filled with various traps and mechanisms.

Some are sharp spikes hidden in the fog, some are triggered rockfalls, and some are dark pits emitting poisonous gas.

If Xiaoying and I hadn't been so in sync, able to foresee the danger, we would probably be imprisoned long ago.

Xiaoying weaves through the fog like a skilled dancer, elegant yet deadly.

It deftly avoided one trap after another, sometimes leaping, sometimes crawling, sometimes turning sideways, each movement precise and fluid.

Watching Xiaoying navigate such a dangerous environment with ease, a sense of confidence gradually rose within me.

"It seems that Senior Titanium's information was correct; this passage does indeed lead to the Lost Beast Taming Tribe," I said in a low voice, a hint of excitement in my voice.

The passage was winding and twisting. After walking for an unknown amount of time, Xiaoying suddenly stopped.

Through shared perception, I "saw" a fork in the road ahead, with two paths leading in different directions.

"Two paths..." I frowned, pondering to myself, "Which one should I take?"

Just then, I sensed that Xiaoying's emotions suddenly became agitated. It let out a low growl at one of the passages, as if warning me not to approach.

"What's wrong, Xiaoying?" I felt a chill run down my spine, realizing that there might be a greater danger lurking in this passage.

I was just about to have Xiaoying explore the other passage when I suddenly heard Su Yao's voice in my ear: "Nong Yu..."

Su Yao's voice trembled slightly, tinged with worry: "Nong Yu, I... I don't feel well."

I quickly regained my composure and turned to look at her.

Her face was pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

"What's wrong?" I asked with concern, reaching out to support her shoulder.

"I don't know either..." Su Yao shook her head and bit her lip as she said, "I just feel... a little panicked, like something bad is about to happen."

My heart sank. Su Yao's intuition was always very accurate, and her uneasy premonition made me even more vigilant.

“Don’t worry,” I gently patted her shoulder and comforted her softly, “I’m here for you.”

Looking at my confident demeanor, Su Yao's eyes flashed with admiration: "Nong Yu, you're really amazing."

I patted her head affectionately and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Just then, Xiaoying suddenly let out a sharp scream, flew out of the thick fog, and crashed heavily to the ground.

Its body was covered with tiny wounds, and it was bleeding profusely.

"Xiaoying!" I exclaimed in surprise and quickly hugged her to my chest.

Almost at the same moment, a rustling sound came from the depths of the passage, followed by a group of small attacking beasts bursting out of the thick fog.

They are small in size, lizard-like, covered in sharp spines, and their eyes gleam with a fierce light.

As soon as these attacking beasts appeared, they pounced on us without hesitation.

Upon seeing this, Su Yao immediately drew her longsword, ready to fight.

"Wait!" I grabbed her arm. "I'll handle this."

Su Yao looked at me with some confusion: "Are you alone?"

I nodded, a glint of shrewdness flashing in my eyes.

Although these attacking beasts are numerous, they are not very strong, which is perfect for testing my newly mastered beast-taming tactics.

I took a deep breath and focused my mental energy into the Beast Taming Ring. In addition to Xiaoying, I also summoned two other beasts—the Crimson Flame Bird and the Armored Rhinoceros.

The Crimson Flame Bird circled in the air, letting out a clear cry. Blazing flames spewed from its mouth, forming a wall of fire that separated us from the attacking beast.

The armored rhinoceros stood in front of us, its massive body forming an iron wall that blocked all the attacks from the beasts.

Instead of letting them attack directly, I controlled them to move according to my planned formation, luring the attacking beasts to a specific location.

Su Yao looked at my actions with curiosity and doubt in her eyes.

She didn't understand why I was doing this, but she chose to trust me, standing quietly behind me, waiting for my next move.

"Now!" I shouted in my heart, quickly forming hand seals. A powerful wave of spiritual energy surged from my body, enveloping the three beasts.

The three beasts roared simultaneously, their auras surging violently, and a powerful force erupted from their bodies... I stared intently ahead, muttering, "Three Talents Formation, activate!"