Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 337 The Hardliners Are Isolated and Unable to Support Themselves

After the Beastmasters stormed off, the atmosphere didn't lighten; instead, an eerie stillness filled the air. I held Su Yao's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, yet a sense of unease churned within me. This calm, like the calm before a storm, was unsettling.

“They won’t let this go.” Su Yao’s voice rang in my ears, breaking the suffocating silence.

I nodded, took a deep breath, and scanned the faces around me—some confused, some worried, some resolute. The departure of the Beastmaster was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. The crowd began to stir, whispers rising and falling. I knew this was a moment of choice.

I stepped forward, unleashing the power of my beast-taming abilities, my voice clear and powerful, echoing throughout every corner of the plaza: "Everyone! I know that cooperating with our mysterious allies is a completely new challenge for us, and some of you may even have doubts. But I want to tell you all that closing ourselves off from the world will only lead to stagnation. Only through cooperation can we gain greater strength and better protect our homeland!"

I paused for a moment, then continued, "By cooperating with our mysterious allies, we can not only learn their advanced beast-taming techniques but also obtain rare resources to enhance our strength. More importantly, we can work together to resist external enemies and protect our world!"

My words resonated with the crowd, and many nodded in agreement. The Beastmaster, in particular, stood up excitedly and shouted, "Brother Nong Yu is right! We can't hesitate any longer; cooperation is our only way out!"

As more and more people expressed their support for the cooperation, the originally neutral Beast Tamers began to waver and eventually sided with the cooperative side. Seeing this, I breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The isolated and helpless Americium Beastmasters stood at the edge of the plaza, their faces ashen, their figures appearing exceptionally forlorn. The Americium Beastmaster clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with furious flames, glaring at me as if he wanted to devour me alive.

I felt his hostile gaze, yet I remained strangely calm. I knew this was just the beginning; the real challenge was yet to come.

Suddenly, the Beastmaster strode towards me, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly, his powerful aura pressing down on me. He stood before me, his gaze fixed intently, and said, word by word, "Nong Yu, do you think you've won this? Let me tell you, this battle has only just begun!"

The Beastmaster's words were like a thunderclap, exploding across the plaza. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and everyone's gaze was fixed on the two of us. I felt an immense pressure, as heavy as Mount Tai pressing down on me.

"What do you want to do?" I asked in a deep voice, my tone tinged with wariness.

“It’s simple,” the Beast Tamer sneered. “We’ll fight one-on-one, the winner takes all. If you win, I’ll acknowledge your point of view and fully support your cooperation with the mysterious ally. But if you lose…” He paused, a sinister glint in his eyes, “you’ll have to abandon your cooperation with the mysterious ally and leave the Beast Taming world forever!”

His words caused an uproar among those around him. This was not just a simple challenge, but a duel that would determine the future of the Beast Taming World.

Su Yao looked at me with concern. She walked to my side, gently stroked my face, and said softly, "Nong Yu, be careful. I believe in you." Her eyes were full of care and love, like a clear spring, washing away the tension and unease in my heart. I held her hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and a warm current surged in my heart. Under her encouraging gaze, my fighting spirit soared even higher. I leaned down slightly and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I won't let you down." Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently pushed me away, scolding, "So many people are watching!" However, I saw determination and trust in her eyes, and... a hint of barely perceptible shyness.

I turned around, looked directly at the Beastmaster, and said firmly, "I accept your challenge!"

"Alright!" the Beastmaster roared, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. "Let's settle this in the arena!"

The dueling arena was set up in an open area outside the city, and a large number of beast tamers had already gathered around it. They were discussing and speculating about the outcome of the battle. I and the America beast tamer stood at opposite ends of the arena, facing each other. The air was thick with tension, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

I took a deep breath, channeling my beast-taming power to its limit. I knew this battle was crucial to me. It wasn't just about my personal honor, but also about the future of the entire beast-taming world. I had to win!

The Beastmaster sneered and launched the first attack. He summoned his beast, a gigantic bear, which pounced on me.

I dared not delay and immediately summoned my tamed beast—a pure white spirit fox. The spirit fox was agile and extremely fast; it nimbly dodged the giant bear's attacks and waited for an opportunity to counterattack.

The atmosphere in the dueling arena grew increasingly tense, and the battle between me and the Americium Beastmaster intensified. The surrounding Beastmasters held their breath, their eyes glued to us, afraid of missing a single detail.

"Looks like you're nothing special after all!" the Beastmaster mocked as he controlled the giant bear to attack.

I snorted coldly, ignoring his provocation, and focused entirely on controlling the spirit fox to maneuver against the giant bear. I knew that now was not the time to decide the outcome.

Suddenly, a thought struck me, a bold idea surging into my mind. I took a deep breath and gave the spirit fox a command… “Spirit Fox, Thousand Illusions!”