Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 366 The Dawn of Power Awakening

Chapter 366

The stone door to the secret chamber slowly closed, emitting a dull echo, completely isolating me from the outside world. In the dim space, only a few luminous pearls embedded in the stone walls emitted a faint glow, illuminating the mysterious patterns on the stone slabs. I sat cross-legged, trying to feel the mysterious power stirring within me, like a sleeping dragon lurking in my veins, occasionally surging, yet remaining elusive.

I tried to guide this power using the methods my mentor had taught me, but I found it to be like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, completely disobeying my commands. The more I tried to control it, the more violently it resisted, causing me to feel waves of chest tightness and shortness of breath.

"Don't rush, take your time." The voice of the mentor, Jinba, rang in my ears like a clear spring, soothing my inner anxiety.

He walked behind me and gently placed a hand on my back. A warm feeling spread throughout my body from his palm, making me feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed.

"Feel the flow of this power, try to understand it, rather than control it," the Palladium Mentor's voice was full of guidance.

I closed my eyes and carefully felt the flow of this power. It traveled through my body, sometimes surging and turbulent, sometimes trickling gently, sometimes as violent as a volcanic eruption, and sometimes as gentle as a spring breeze.

“This is ‘Stellar Power’,” the mentor said slowly. “It originates from the stars and contains the mysteries of the universe. To control it, one must first understand it and coexist with it in harmony.”

He pulled an ancient-looking book from his pocket and handed it to me. "This is the 'Star Essence Manual,' which records the methods for controlling the power of star essence."

I took the book, opened it to the first page, and found it densely covered with ancient writing. I had never seen these characters before, yet I could understand their meaning. It was a strange feeling, as if these characters were directly imprinted in my mind.

I began cultivating according to the instructions in the "Star Essence Technique." At first, I still felt somewhat strained, but as time went on, I gradually found my footing. That mysterious power was no longer as violent as before, but became gentle, flowing slowly through my body under my guidance.

I felt my body brimming with power, as if I could shatter mountains with a single punch or shatter the void with a single step. This feeling filled me with immense excitement and exhilaration.

"Very good, you have already grasped the basics of Star Element Power." Instructor Jinba's voice carried a hint of satisfaction. "But this is only the beginning, and you still have a long way to go."

I opened my eyes, a confident gleam in them. "I will continue to work hard."

Suddenly, I sensed something strange. Someone was watching us! I turned sharply to look at the corner of the secret room, where there seemed to be a slight fluctuation.

"Who goes there?" I shouted sternly.

The palladium instructor also noticed something amiss, and his expression turned serious. "Be careful, there might be enemies infiltrating."

I clenched my fists, the stellar energy within me stirring, ready for battle at any moment. A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Su Yao stood beside me, her delicate hand gently stroking my shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm here," she whispered in my ear. "You're most captivating when you're focused." Her breath brushed against my neck, her soft body pressed tightly against mine, and I could feel her warm skin and her rapidly beating heart…

Su Yao's breath brushed against my neck, her soft body pressed tightly against mine. I could feel her warm skin and her quickened heartbeat. A faint, alluring fragrance wafted into my nostrils, making me somewhat restless. She whispered in my ear, "You're most captivating when you're focused." I turned my head slightly and saw her eyes sparkling, filled with fervor. I tried to concentrate on my cultivation, but Su Yao's closeness made it impossible for me to fully calm down. Her presence was like a flame burning in my heart, making me feel restless and agitated.

"Ahem..." Instructor Jinpa coughed twice, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere. "Cultivation requires focus; do not be distracted."

I took a deep breath, clearing my mind of all distractions, closed my eyes again, and continued to feel the flow of stellar energy. Su Yao tactfully stepped back, standing quietly beside me, watching me. Her gaze was gentle yet firm, like a guiding light illuminating my path.

Just then, I sensed an unusual presence, as if someone was spying on us. I abruptly opened my eyes and warily looked around.

"What's wrong?" Su Yao asked with concern.

“There’s someone outside,” I said in a low voice.

The gold-palladium instructor's expression also turned serious. "It seems we've been discovered."

The words had barely left his mouth when the stone door to the secret chamber was suddenly pushed open, and a figure flashed in. It was the Rhodium Beast Tamer. He asked anxiously, "Nong Yu, are you alright? I heard you were cultivating here, so I came to check on you."

"I'm fine," I replied casually, though my mind was filled with doubt. How did he know I was cultivating here?

"Are you really alright? I heard you..." The Rhodium Beast Tamer wanted to ask more questions, but Su Yao interrupted him.

“We are cultivating here and do not wish to be disturbed,” Su Yao said coldly.

The rhodium-plated beast tamer seemed to sense Su Yao's hostility and wisely shut his mouth, though his eyes remained full of curiosity. He gave me a deep look, then turned and left the secret chamber.

"How did he know we were here?" I asked, puzzled.

"Perhaps someone leaked the information," the gold-palladium instructor said in a deep voice. "It seems we need to be more careful."

The secret chamber fell silent once more, but my heart was filled with unease. The appearance of the rhodium-plated beast tamer made me realize that our secret might have been exposed. And this could very well lead to even greater trouble.

Just then, I sensed an even more powerful aura approaching. This aura was oppressive, making me feel suffocated.

"Oh no, it's the Iodine Messenger!" Instructor Palladium's expression changed drastically. He looked at me, his eyes filled with worry. "It seems the dark forces have already noticed your presence..." He lowered his voice, his tone urgent, "Someone... is monitoring Rhodium..."