Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 333 A Glimmer of Hope Appears

I led the beast tamers who supported our cooperation to an open training ground outside the city. The wind whipped up dust, which, under the afternoon sun, formed swirling beams of light. The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their curious gazes sweeping back and forth between Su Yao and me. I could sense a mixture of anticipation and unease in the air.

"The moment to witness a miracle has arrived." I took a deep breath and slowly raised my hands. Palms up, a warm energy flowed through my body, finally gathering at my fingertips.

I summoned my tamed beast—the Crimson Flame Lion. It stood majestically beside me, its mane billowing like burning flames. I gazed into its golden eyes, silently reciting the incantation of our contract. Golden light enveloped both me and the Crimson Flame Lion, and a wondrous sense of connection surged within me once more. My power, my senses, even my thoughts, were shared with the Crimson Flame Lion in this moment.

I felt a powerful force surge into my body; my muscles tensed, brimming with explosive power. I clenched my fists, feeling the energy coursing through my veins. The Crimson Lion let out a low roar; it too sensed my power, its eyes sharpening and hardening.

"Watch closely!" I shouted, and my body shot out like an arrow. I was faster than ever before, so fast that it was almost impossible to see my movements. I threw a punch, and the air exploded with a loud bang, the powerful force smashing a deep crater into the ground.

Immediately afterwards, the Crimson Lion and I displayed a flawless teamwork. I handled the close-range attacks, while the Crimson Lion provided ranged fire support. Every attack I launched was perfectly timed, and every breath of fire from the Crimson Lion was incredibly precise. We worked together seamlessly, as if we were one.

The previously hesitant beast tamers were stunned. They had never seen such power or such perfect teamwork. Some began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with astonishment and excitement.

"This...this is simply unbelievable!" a young beast tamer exclaimed.

"If only we could also possess such power..." another beast tamer murmured to himself.

"Perhaps, cooperating with this mysterious ally could really bring us unexpected gains..."

I saw a relieved smile on the Beastmaster's face; he knew I had succeeded. I turned to look at Su Yao, who was gazing at me with loving and proud eyes. I gave her a reassuring smile.

However, at that moment, I felt a hostile gaze. I turned my head and saw that the Beastmaster's face was ashen, his fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were white.

He walked towards me step by step, his voice icy as he said, "Nong Yu, that's enough..." The Beastmaster stood before me, the oppressive aura emanating from him like a mountain, making it hard for me to breathe. He glared at me, saying each word distinctly, "Nong Yu, that's enough! Do you think you can manipulate people with your petty tricks? Do you think you can change anything?"

His voice grew louder and louder, until it was almost a roar: "I'm telling you, impossible! We will never cooperate with those mysterious allies of dubious origin! You're inviting wolves into the house, you're courting disaster!"

The die-hard beast tamers behind him also started shouting, pointing at me with eyes full of hostility and disdain.

"My lies are deceiving the public!"

"Her intentions are sinister!"

"Get out of our world!"

Suddenly, the training ground was filled with angry roars, the atmosphere tense, as if a major battle was about to break out. I felt a chill run from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, and my heart pounded.

A warm hand grasped mine. I turned to look; it was Su Yao. She held my hand tightly, and the warmth from her palm brought me a sense of security. She looked at me, her eyes filled with love and encouragement. She didn't say anything, but I knew she was always there for me, and she would always support me.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I looked at the Americium Beastmaster and said firmly, "Americium Beastmaster, I understand your concerns, but have you considered that we have no way out now? If we don't cooperate with our mysterious ally, we will only become more and more passive, ultimately leading to our demise!"

"Nonsense!" the Beast Tamer roared. "When have we, the Beast Tamer race, ever needed to rely on external forces? This is an insult to our ancestors!"

I shook my head and said, "I don't want to rely on external forces, but rather seek cooperation! Our mysterious allies possess technology and resources that we lack. By cooperating with them, we can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly fight against external enemies!"

"That sounds nice!" a stubborn beast tamer sneered. "Who knows if they have ulterior motives? What if they want to use us?"

I looked at the beast tamer and said, “I know you have doubts, but I want to say that cooperation is based on mutual trust. We have been in contact with our mysterious allies for so long, and they have always shown sincerity. We have no reason to doubt them.”

"Hmph, who knows if they're putting on an act?" the Beastmaster sneered.

I looked at the Beastmaster, knowing it would be difficult to persuade him in a short time. So I turned to the Beastmasters who were still hesitating and said loudly, "I know that many of you are filled with doubt and fear. But I want to tell you that fear will not solve the problem. Only by facing it bravely can we find a way out! Cooperating with the mysterious ally may be risky, but if we don't cooperate, we will face even greater risks!"

I paused for a moment, then continued, "I'll make this clear today: I, Nong Yu, am willing to guarantee with my life that cooperation with this mysterious ally will absolutely not harm the interests of our Beast Taming Clan! On the contrary, it will bring us unprecedented opportunities for development!"

My words caused a stir among the crowd. Some of the previously hesitant beast tamers began to waver, and hope gleamed in their eyes.

Seeing this, a glimmer of hope ignited within me. I knew I hadn't lost yet; I still had a chance. I took a deep breath, looked at everyone, and slowly said, "Now, I will explain in detail how we will allocate resources and protect our own interests after cooperating with our mysterious ally..."

My voice echoed across the training ground, and everyone's eyes were on me... Su Yao's grip tightened.