Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 395 Internal Disputes Hinder Alliance

Chapter 395

The appearance of the golden boy warmed my heart; at least in this chaotic situation, there were still people willing to believe in me and in the Kingdom of Metal. His words, though immature, resonated deeply, stirring ripples in the noisy council hall. Some previously wavering beast tamers began to reconsider the possibility of an alliance with the Kingdom of Metal.

However, Jin Yi, a highly respected veteran beast tamer, stepped forward. His face was ashen, and his tone was forceful: "Absurd! To cooperate with a group of barbarians who don't understand the way of beast taming is simply beneath our dignity! How can we beast tamers allow them to tarnish our honor?"

His words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the flames of hope that had just been ignited in many people. Many beast tamers nodded in agreement, expressing their agreement with the beast tamer's point of view. I felt Su Yao's hand unconsciously tighten, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

“Senior Jin Yi,” I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, “I know what you’re worried about, but the enemy we face is stronger than ever before. It will be difficult for us to achieve final victory on our own. Although the Jin Jin Kingdom is not proficient in the art of beast taming, their technological strength should not be underestimated. You have witnessed the strength of the Jin Thallium Warrior firsthand; he is comparable to a Beast Taming Grandmaster! Cooperating with them is not lowering our status, but for survival, for final victory!”

I paused, looked around at everyone, and continued, "I know that breaking with tradition requires courage and taking risks. But we cannot be complacent and stick to the old ways. Imagine if we rejected this power and ultimately failed—that would be a true disgrace!"

My words caused many to fall into deep thought. Some who had initially supported the Metal-Iridium Beast Tamers began to waver. They realized that my words were not without merit. In a life-or-death situation, any sliver of usable power is invaluable.

The Beastmaster's expression darkened further; he seemed surprised by my firm rebuttal. He was about to speak when another voice interrupted him: "Beastmaster, have you forgotten our common enemy? Now is not the time to argue about tradition; we need to unite all forces that can be united!"

The speaker was a young beast tamer, his tone firm, his eyes filled with hope for the future. His words garnered considerable support, and the atmosphere in the council hall tensed once more. The two factions, supporting and opposing cooperation, were clearly divided, locked in a standoff, the air thick with tension.

The beast tamer glared at me fiercely, then turned to the young beast master and said, "You...you are..."

The beast tamer pointed at the young beast master, his finger trembling, barely able to speak: "You...you've betrayed us! You've betrayed the traditions of the beast taming world!"

"Betrayal?" The young beast tamer sneered. "Blocking the old ways is the real betrayal! We should embrace the future, not dwell on the past!"

The argument between the two was like a collision of planets, instantly igniting the entire council chamber. Those supporting and opposing cooperation erupted into a frenzy, rising to their feet, accusing and hurling insults at each other, the scene nearly spiraling out of control. Some slammed their fists on the table, others glared angrily, spitting as they spoke, the air thick with vile language. I felt a throbbing pain in my temples, a deep sense of powerlessness washing over me.

Just then, a warm hand grasped mine. I turned to look; it was Su Yao. Her eyes were firm, and she wore an encouraging smile. This familiar warmth, like a clear spring, instantly extinguished the restlessness and unease in my heart.

“Nong Yu,” her voice was clear and strong, standing out in the noisy council chamber, “I believe in you.”

Those four simple words struck me like lightning, piercing through the fog in my heart. Yes, I still have Su Yao, the golden boy, and those who are willing to believe in me. I cannot give up, nor can I back down.

I took a deep breath, stood up abruptly, and shouted with all my might, "Enough!"

My voice boomed like thunder in the council chamber. The noise stopped abruptly, everyone froze, and all eyes turned to me.

I looked around at everyone and said, word by word, "I know everyone has their own thoughts and concerns. But please remember, we are facing a common enemy! Internal strife will only lead to our destruction!"

I pointed to the sky outside the council chamber and said in a heavy tone, "Our enemies are watching us closely; they won't give us time to argue! We must unite to defeat them!"

My words resonated powerfully in the council chamber. Many people began to calm down and reconsider my words. I saw a determined light shining in the eyes of some who had been wavering.

The Beastmaster of Metal and Iridium still looked unconvinced, but he didn't utter another word in rebuttal. He pursed his lips tightly, looking at me with a complicated expression, as if he was deep in thought.

Just then, a sharp horn blast came from afar, breaking the brief silence in the council chamber.

The Mercury Envoy rushed in, pale-faced and panting, saying, "Report...report! The army of the Metal Kingdom...has...has begun their attack!"

My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately realized that the moment of the decisive battle had finally arrived. I turned to look out the window, and saw a strange army appearing in the distant sky. They wore strange armor and wielded oddly shaped weapons, surging towards the battlefield like a steel torrent… “Their formation…” I murmured.