Beast Taming Star Journey

The entrance to the maze was deep and cold, with a damp smell hitting you.

I took a deep breath and patted Xiao Yan's mane.

"Let's go, partners, let's show them!" Xiao Yan roared, his golden pupils burning with fighting spirit.

The moment you step into the maze, the surrounding environment changes abruptly.

The once clear sky was obscured by the thick stone walls, and the light was dim, with only a few flickering torches providing a faint glow.

A strange, fishy smell filled the air, making both Xiao Yan and me feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The maze's passages are intricate and complex, with branching paths appearing every few steps, making it difficult to discern directions.

The ground was covered with gravel and dead branches, and there was even standing water in some places, making it very inconvenient to walk.

Xiao Yan nearly slipped and fell several times, so I had to be constantly vigilant to prevent it from getting hurt.

We hadn't walked for long when we encountered our first obstacle.

A thick wooden stake fell from the sky at an astonishing speed.

With lightning speed, I grabbed Xiao Yan's reins and narrowly escaped the attack.

The wooden stake slammed heavily onto the ground with a dull thud, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

"It seems this assessment isn't easy," I muttered to myself, a sense of unease creeping into my heart.

The journey ahead is even more arduous.

We encountered all sorts of traps, including fire-breathing mechanisms, poisoned arrows, and sudden ground collapses.

Little Flame seemed a bit lost. It paced anxiously, occasionally letting out a low growl.

Seeing Xiao Yan's unease, my heart sank as well.

This won't do; we must find a way to get through this maze as soon as possible.

I closed my eyes, trying to calm myself down. Recalling the beast-taming techniques my master had taught me, a new idea gradually became clear.

"Xiao Yan, trust me," I said softly, my tone firm yet gentle.

I gently stroked Xiao Yan's mane, conveying my thoughts to it through telepathy.

Xiao Yan's gaze gradually calmed down, and it looked at me with eyes full of trust.

I took a deep breath and began to guide Xiao Yan along the route I had planned.

We avoided some obvious traps and chose some seemingly dangerous but actually safe paths.

Suddenly, a towering stone wall appeared in front of us, blocking our way.

The stone wall was covered with sharp barbs, making it impossible to climb.

I carefully observed the surrounding environment and found a narrow gap next to the stone wall.

"Xiao Yan, it's right there!" I said, pointing to the gap.

Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, looking at the narrow gap and then at me.

I know he's worried, but we have no other choice right now.

"Trust me, Xiao Yan," I said again, my voice full of encouragement.

Xiao Yan finally nodded, cautiously approached the crevice, and then slowly crawled inside...

The bronze inspector looked at my reflection in the monitoring crystal ball, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Hmph, let's see what other tricks you can pull..."

The gap was narrower than I had imagined; Xiao Yan was practically hugging the stone wall as she moved forward.

I followed closely behind it, afraid it would get hurt. The crevice was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, and we could only rely on the faint light from the small flame.

A suffocating musty smell filled the air, and I couldn't help but hold my breath.

After an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light finally appeared before their eyes.

We crawled out of the crevice and found ourselves in an open space.

In the center of the venue stood a high platform, upon which rested a flag that shone with golden light.

I know that's our goal.

But the road to the high platform was not smooth.

The course features a variety of obstacles, including rolling boulders, fountains that shoot flames, and spikes that suddenly rise up.

The arrangement of these obstacles may seem random, but it actually contains a hidden mechanism.

I took a deep breath and patted Xiao Yan's mane.

"Little Flame, let's show our true strength!" I closed my eyes and went through the beast-taming techniques my master had taught me in my mind.

This technique, called "Telepathic Resonance," connects my mind with Xiao Yan's, allowing me to control its actions more precisely.

I slowly channeled my spiritual energy into Xiao Yan's body, while simultaneously conveying my thoughts to it.

A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's golden pupils; it seemed to understand my intention.

I began to guide Xiao Yan along the route I had set beforehand.

Xiao Yan's movements became exceptionally agile; it moved like a nimble cheetah, darting freely between obstacles.

It leaps, rolls, and dashes, each movement brimming with power and beauty.

The rolling boulder came hurtling towards them, but Xiao Yan easily dodged it by sidestepping.

A fountain of flames gushed forth, and Little Flame leaped high into the air, flames sweeping past its feet.

Little Flame had anticipated the sudden appearance of the spikes; it stopped abruptly, and the spikes narrowly grazed its nose.

Everyone present was stunned by Xiao Yan's amazing performance.

They had never seen such perfect coordination between beast tamers, nor such exquisite beast taming skills.

Even the bronze-clad examiner who had been making things difficult for me showed a look of surprise.

He originally thought I would not be able to pass the test at all, but he did not expect that I would be able to complete it so well.

"This kid actually did it..." he muttered to himself, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

Su Yao looked proud, clenched her fist, and cheered me on loudly.

"Nongyu, keep going! I know you can do it!" Xiaoyan and I fought our way through the challenges and finally arrived at the foot of the platform.

I leaped onto the platform and grabbed the golden flag.

"We did it, Xiao Yan!" I shouted excitedly, hugging Xiao Yan tightly.

Little Flame also growled excitedly, licking my face with its tongue to express its joy.

However, just as I was basking in the joy of victory, a cold voice suddenly rang out.

"Hmph, don't be too happy yet!" I turned my head and saw the zinc competitor standing in the crowd, looking at me with a gloomy face.

His eyes gleamed with jealousy and resentment, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.

He strode over, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Nong Yu, do you think you've won just like that?" He stopped in front of me, a hint of threat in his voice. "The real show is just beginning..."

He took a small metal ball out of his pocket and held it in his hand without making a sound.