Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 364 Exploring the Secret of Power

Chapter 364

Withdrawing my hand from the cold runes, I let out a long sigh, sensing the strange energy lingering within me. Those ancient symbols seemed to come alive, flickering faintly in my mind, yet like the moon's reflection in water or a flower in a mirror, elusive and intangible. I opened my eyes, looking at Instructor Palladium, my gaze filled with thirst for knowledge.

“The power contained in these runes is indeed of the same origin as the power within you,” Palladium Mentor stroked his long beard, his gaze profound, “but merely touching it is far from enough; you need to feel it more deeply and understand it.”

I nodded and asked eagerly, "Then what should I do?"

The Palladium Master smiled mysteriously and took out a crystal-clear stone from his sleeve. "This is the 'Spirit Stone,' which can amplify your connection with mystical forces." He handed the Spirit Stone to me, "Hold it and feel the power of the runes once more."

I took the Spirit Stone; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a cool sensation flowed into my body through my palm. I placed my hand on the runes on the wall again, closed my eyes, and focused my mind. This time, with the Spirit Stone's blessing, I could clearly feel the power fluctuations of the runes surging into my body like a tide. This power was sometimes violent, sometimes peaceful, unpredictable and difficult for me to control.

"Relax your mind and body, feel the flow of power, and don't resist it." The Palladium Mentor's voice seemed to come from a distant place, carrying a hint of etherealness.

I tried to relax, letting that power flow through my body. Gradually, I felt as if I were in a vast starry sky, surrounded by countless twinkling stars, and I was one of them, floating with the rhythm of the galaxy. I seemed to have touched the essence of this power; it was not simply destructive force, but an energy that coexisted harmoniously with nature, containing the dual power of creation and destruction.

“Very good, you have begun to perceive its presence.” The palladium mentor’s voice pulled me back to reality. “Now, try to guide it and let it flow according to your will.”

I took a deep breath and tried to control the power within my body. At first, this power was like a wild horse, rampaging and causing me waves of pain. But I didn't give up. I tried again and again, failed time and time again, and tried once more.

Finally, under the patient guidance of my mentor, I gradually mastered the method of guiding this power. I could feel it flowing slowly through my meridians, like a gentle stream nourishing my body. I could even control it to flow to my palm, forming a faint sphere of light.

“You’ve done very well, Nong Yu.” Palladium Mentor nodded approvingly. “But this is just the beginning. You need more practice to truly master this power.”

I gripped the ball of light tightly, feeling the powerful energy it contained, my heart filled with joy and anticipation. I knew I was one step closer to becoming a true powerhouse.

I looked into the depths of the secret chamber, the tightly closed stone door seeming to beckon me, an inexplicable force drawing me towards it… “Master, I want to…” Before I could finish my sentence, I suddenly felt the mysterious power within me surge violently, as if it were about to burst forth from my body… I groaned, staggered backward, and the Spirit Stone slipped from my hand, crashing to the ground with a crisp sound. The power within me surged like a raging flood, assaulting my meridians, the intense pain making it almost impossible to breathe. I felt as if my body was about to be torn apart, a powerful energy wave emanating from me, crashing against the walls of the secret chamber.

"What's going on?!" Instructor Jin Pa's expression changed drastically, and he quickly stepped forward to support me. "Calm your mind and control it!"

But I couldn't control it at all! This force was too powerful, far beyond my imagination. I felt like a balloon about to burst, ready to rupture at any moment.

With a deafening roar, the walls of the secret chamber shook violently, and stones rained down. A powerful energy surge emanated from the chamber, causing the entire ground to tremble.

"Not good! This power is about to break through the barrier of the secret chamber!" Instructor Jinba exclaimed, his hands quickly forming hand seals, and beams of golden light shot out from his hands, reinforcing the barrier of the secret chamber.

Just then, a tall figure appeared at the entrance to the secret chamber. He was dressed in silver armor, held a halberd, and exuded a powerful aura.

"What happened?" he asked in a deep voice, his sharp gaze sweeping across the scene inside the secret room.

"Xenon Guardian!" Instructor Palladium exclaimed urgently, "The power within Nong Yu's body has suddenly gone out of control and is about to break through the barrier of the secret chamber!"

The Xenon Guardian frowned, stepped into the secret chamber, and his powerful aura instantly enveloped the entire space. He walked up to me, carefully examined me, and said in a deep voice, "This power is extraordinary; we must suppress it as soon as possible!"

I gritted my teeth, trying desperately to control the rampaging power within me, but it was all in vain. The power grew stronger and stronger, and I felt like a volcano about to erupt, ready to burst forth at any moment.

Outside the secret chamber, Su Yao paced anxiously back and forth, her hands clenched tightly, her eyes filled with worry. She could feel the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from within, and her heart was filled with unease.

"Nongyu, you must be alright..." she prayed softly, her heart filled with worry and fear.

"Bang!" Another loud noise rang out, and cracks appeared in the walls of the secret chamber, from which powerful energy fluctuations leaked out.

"Quick! Reinforce the barrier!" the mentor shouted, waving his hands frantically, sending beams of golden light shooting towards the wall in an attempt to repair the cracks.

However, this force was simply too powerful, and the barrier of the secret chamber was about to collapse.

I felt my consciousness begin to blur, and everything before my eyes became distorted. I felt as if I were in a state of chaos, and everything around me became unreal and illusory.

"I can't take it anymore... I'm about to lose control..." I managed to utter a sentence, my voice hoarse and weak.

A resolute glint flashed in the Xenon Guardian's eyes. He raised the halberd in his hand, and a powerful energy gathered at the tip of the halberd, emitting a dazzling light.

"Boy, forgive me!" he said in a deep voice, his halberd suddenly thrusting towards my chest... I felt a powerful force invading my body, trying to suppress the rampaging power. A sharp pain struck, my vision went black, and I lost consciousness... In the darkness, I heard a voice echoing in my ear: "What... is this power..."