Beast Taming Star Journey

The golden Gale Leopard, like a god descended to earth, was awe-inspiring. Its body radiated golden light, completely suppressing the Crimson Flame Lion's blazing inferno. I was overjoyed; victory seemed within reach.

"Swift Leopard, Golden Light Assault!"

I gave the order loudly. The Gale Leopard transformed into a golden streak and instantly charged towards the Crimson Flame Lion. Just when I thought victory was assured, the Gale Leopard's movements suddenly slowed down.

It staggered, and the golden light dimmed slightly. Oh no! My heart sank; the Gale Leopard's previous injuries had recurred.

"Haha, what a great opportunity!"

Seeing this, Zhao the Beastmaster's eyes flashed with a fierce glint, "Crimson Flame Lion, Flame Impact!"

The Crimson Lion roared, and its flames surged once more, transforming into a fiery red streak that crashed fiercely into the Gale Leopard.

The Gale Leopard couldn't dodge in time and was struck head-on by the fiery impact, letting out a painful howl. It crashed heavily to the ground, and the golden light it emitted began to flicker.

"Swift Leopard!"

I was extremely anxious and was about to rush over to check its injuries when I saw Zhao the Beastmaster launch another attack.

"Crimson Lion, finish it off!"

The Crimson Lion roared and charged at me, its huge fiery claws, radiating scorching heat, viciously grabbing at me.

I was terrified. I had no time to dodge and could only watch helplessly as the enormous fiery claw drew closer and closer.

At this critical moment, the Gale Leopard struggled to its feet and stood in front of me.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Crimson Lion's attack slammed into the Gale Leopard. I was thrown back by the shockwave, crashing heavily to the ground, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of my mouth.

"Swift Leopard!"

I struggled to my feet, looking at the Swift Leopard lying on the ground, my heart filled with pain and self-blame.

The Gale Leopard was covered in wounds, its golden light had dimmed, and its aura had become very weak.

"Haha, your beast companion is no good anymore, admit defeat!"

Zhao, the Beastmaster, laughed smugly.

I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth and looked at Zhao Yuzhe with a determined gaze. "The competition is not over yet!"

I endured the excruciating pain and slowly stood up. My body swayed precariously, but my eyes remained unusually determined.

Su Yao, sitting in the audience, clenched her fists tightly, her eyes filled with worry. She wanted to rush down to help me, but was stopped by the guards beside her.

"Nongyu, you have to win!"

Su Yao prayed silently in her heart. A sinister smile appeared on Judge Ma's face; he seemed to have already foreseen my defeat.

I took a deep breath and focused all my attention on the Gale Leopard.

"Swift Leopard, can you hear me?"

I asked softly. The Gale Leopard slightly raised its head, a glint of light flashing in its eyes.

I was overjoyed and continued, "I know you're in pain, but we haven't lost yet. We must persevere!"

I slowly raised my hand, palm facing the Gale Leopard, and a warm energy slowly flowed into its body.

"Believe me, we can win!"

The Gale Leopard seemed to sense my determination; it struggled to its feet, its eyes rekindling with a fighting spirit.

"Zhao the Beastmaster..."

I spoke slowly, my voice low and firm.

"Zhao, the Beastmaster... do you think you've won just like that?"

My voice was hoarse, yet carried an undeniable firmness. A surge of power welled up within me, as if I were connected to the Gale Leopard.

I closed my eyes and felt the Swift Leopard's breath; its pain and its indomitable spirit became my strength.

I took a deep breath, opened my eyes again, and saw a resolute light shining in them.

"Swift Leopard, Blade of Wind!"

Instead of engaging in a direct confrontation, I utilized the Gale Leopard's speed advantage, directing it to launch attacks from a distance. Although the Gale Leopard was heavily wounded, its speed remained astonishing.

It transformed into a golden afterimage, constantly moving at high speed around the Crimson Flame Lion, its sharp wind blades slicing across the lion's body time and again, leaving streaks of blood.

"Roar!"

The Crimson Lion roared angrily, but could not catch a glimpse of the Gale Leopard. Its massive body became a burden, and it clumsily waved its claws, always missing its target.

I endured the excruciating pain, maintaining high concentration as I continuously adjusted the Gale Leopard's attack strategy.

I know that Gale Leopard's stamina is almost at its limit, so we must finish this quickly!

"Swift Leopard, the final wind blade, aim for its eyes!"

I shouted. The Gale Leopard let out a low growl, using the last of its strength to transform into a golden light, shooting straight into the Crimson Flame Lion's eyes.

"Ouch!"

The Crimson Flame Lion let out a miserable cry, and its massive body crashed to the ground.

"The winner is Nong Yu!"

The host's voice rang out, but it sounded somewhat weak and listless.

I staggered to the Gale Leopard's side and gently stroked its head. "We won..."

Suddenly, a soft body rushed into my arms.

"Nong Yu, you scared me to death."

Su Yao's voice was tinged with a sob, her body trembled slightly, and her full breasts pressed tightly against my body. I could clearly smell the fragrance of her hair, and my heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

I gently patted her back. "I'm fine..."

I felt Su Yao's body temperature, and a warm feeling welled up inside me. But I knew this was just the beginning, and the competition ahead would be even more difficult.

Moreover, my relationship with Su Yao might make me a thorn in the side of many more people.

I helped Su Yao to her feet, my gaze sweeping across the audience before landing on Judge Ma. His gloomy expression sent a chill down my spine.

After the competition, I headed towards the rest area, but Judge Ma blocked my way.

“Congratulations, Nong Yu,” he said with a forced smile. “You did a great job.”

I nodded slightly and prepared to walk past him, but he stopped me again.

“However,” his tone suddenly turned cold, “I hope you understand that some things are beyond your control.”

His words sent a chill down my spine, a coldness rising from the soles of my feet. I looked at Su Yao; she was looking at me too, her eyes filled with worry.

I took a deep breath, suppressed my unease, and calmly said, "Judge Ma, I think you may have misunderstood something..."

Before I could finish speaking, I saw Su Yao's expression change. She grabbed my arm and whispered, "Nong Yu, look..."

Her gaze drifted past behind Judge Ma, where a dark figure flashed by...