Beast Taming Star Journey

The towering pagoda pierces the clouds, its body shimmering with an eerie light, as if it contains boundless power.

This is the arena for testing strength—the Tower of Beast Taming. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging emotions within me.

Although the matter of the Beastmaster has come to an end, it remains like a thorn in my heart, reminding me of the importance of power.

Stepping inside the tower, an ancient and mysterious aura immediately greets you.

The tower has a vast interior space, with a huge crystal pillar standing in the center, radiating a dazzling light.

Professor Barium stood beside the crystal pillar, his expression solemn, his gaze piercing, as if he could see through everything.

“Nong Yu, you’ve arrived.” His voice was deep and powerful. “This is the Pillar of Power. It will release corresponding power suppression based on your strength. You need to resist this pressure and persevere to the end.”

My heart sank suddenly, and an invisible pressure enveloped me, as if a mountain was pressing down on my shoulders.

That's when I realized that the real challenge of the test of strength had only just begun.

I summoned my beast companion—the Crimson Flame Lion, which let out a low growl and warily watched everything around it.

"Begin," Instructor Barium's voice rang out again. The light from the crystal pillar suddenly intensified, and a powerful force surged from all directions, crashing against my body like a tidal wave.

I gritted my teeth and mustered all my strength to resist the pressure.

The Crimson Flame Lion also sensed this powerful force. It roared and its whole body was engulfed in flames as it fought alongside me.

Time ticked by, the pressure mounted, my body began to tremble, and my breathing became rapid.

The flames of the Crimson Lion began to dim, and its strength was rapidly depleting.

"Hang in there, Nongyu!" Su Yao's voice came from afar. She was standing outside the tower, cheering me on.

Her voice gave me tremendous encouragement, and I gritted my teeth and persevered once again.

Suddenly, the pressure increased again, and I felt my bones creaking and cracking, as if they were about to be crushed at any moment.

The Crimson Lion let out a painful howl, its body swaying as if it were about to collapse.

Is this... my limit? No, I'm not resigned to this!

A surge of indomitable will welled up within me. I clenched my fists tightly and mustered the last bit of strength within me.

Just then, I felt a strange power surging out from my body. This power was warm and strong, and it quickly flowed throughout my entire body.

My eyes suddenly lit up, and I felt my body filled with power, as if I could shake the heavens and the earth.

I looked at the Crimson Lion, and its eyes gleamed with the same light.

"Roar!" The Crimson Flame Lion let out a deafening roar, and its body burst into flames once again, even hotter and more dazzling than before.

We... seem to have found a new source of power... I looked up at Instructor Barium, who was staring at me with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“This…is…” he murmured to himself…this power, like a sleeping dragon finally awakening, surged and roared within my body.

I felt an unprecedented connection with the Crimson Lion. We seemed to have become one, our powers merging to form a new and more powerful force.

The flames of the Crimson Lion were no longer ordinary flames, but carried a golden light, like sacred flames, scorching everything around them.

The pressure released by the crystal pillar still exists, but for me, it is no longer an unbearable burden.

I even felt that I was absorbing this pressure and transforming it into my own strength.

I clenched my fist, feeling the surging power within me, and an unprecedented sense of confidence welled up inside me.

"Roar!" The Crimson Flame Lion roared again, and the golden flames on its body suddenly surged, forming a huge pillar of fire that shot straight into the sky.

This powerful force actually pushed back the pressure released by the crystal pillar.

The light from the crystal pillar began to flicker erratically, as if it could not withstand the powerful force.

The surrounding space began to vibrate and make a buzzing sound.

I felt the power within me continuing to increase, and the connection between me and the Crimson Lion was becoming stronger and stronger.

We trust and rely on each other, and together we fight against this immense pressure.

Finally, the light from the crystal pillar completely disappeared, and the pressure dissipated as well.

The surrounding space returned to calm, with only the golden flames burning on my body and the Crimson Lion bearing witness to what had just happened.

I slowly exhaled, feeling incredibly relaxed all over.

I looked at Professor Barium, who was staring at me with an incredulous look, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration.

“Unbelievable…” he murmured to himself, “You actually… broke through the limit of power…”

I smiled, my heart filled with joy and pride. I knew this was not just my own strength, but also the result of my joint efforts with Crimson Lion.

Outside the tower, Su Yao rushed in excitedly. She hugged me tightly, her body pressed against mine, and I could feel her excited heartbeat.

"Yu, you always surprise me." Her voice was full of pride and love.

I gently patted her back, my heart filled with warmth.

Instructor Barium walked up to us with a smile on his face. "Congratulations, Nong Yu, you have successfully passed the test of strength."

I nodded, my heart filled with anticipation. I knew this was just the beginning; the road ahead was long, and many more challenges awaited me.

"Next is the test of collaboration..." Instructor Barium's voice rang out again, his gaze falling on me with a hint of meaning, "You need to complete this test together with your partner—Lan..."

I looked at Su Yao, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes as well.

Lanthanum...who is that? Why have I never heard of this name before?

A strange unease welled up inside me… “Lan…” I repeated the name, my heart filled with doubt… Then, I sensed a powerful surge of energy emanating from the depths of the tower…