Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 415

I looked in the direction the thallium warrior was pointing and gasped. On the surface of the Spirit Gathering Pearl, which was originally smooth, vein-like patterns had appeared, with dark red light flowing within them, like a beating heart, extremely eerie.

"What...what is this thing?" The golden-haired boy's face turned pale, and his voice trembled slightly.

Jinbo's strategist's face was also extremely grim. He muttered to himself, "This aura... is evil, too evil..."

The Mercury Envoy was so frightened that he retreated repeatedly, "This treasure... I'm afraid we can't keep it..."

Even the usually composed Beast Tamer of Metal and Iridium showed a look of surprise and uncertainty. He looked at me, his tone questioning, "Nong Yu, what's your opinion?"

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. The changes in the Spirit Gathering Pearl were too strange, and my heart was filled with unease. But I knew that now was not the time to panic.

“This restriction… doesn’t seem to be a simple protective measure,” I said slowly. “It’s more like a test, or rather… a selection process.”

"Screening?" Su Yao looked at me in confusion.

I nodded. "Perhaps only those with specific conditions can truly control this Spirit Gathering Pearl."

Jinbo's eyes lit up, "Specific conditions? Could it be..."

He seemed to have thought of something, but he didn't say it.

I closed my eyes and tried to summon my beast-taming power again. This time, I focused my attention on the connection with my beast—Little Gold. Little Gold is a golden-yellow spirit monkey with great strength and keen senses.

"Little Jin, can you sense the restrictions on this Spirit Gathering Pearl?" I asked in my mind.

Little Gold let out a low hum, as if in response to me. I felt a warm current emanating from Little Gold, flowing through my entire body, and finally gathering in my hands.

I placed my hands on the Spirit Gathering Pearl again. This time, instead of directly injecting spiritual power, I guided Xiao Jin's power out and slowly seeped into the Spirit Gathering Pearl.

The miracle happened!

The Spirit Gathering Pearl, which had originally repelled all power, began to absorb Xiao Jin's power. The dark red light gradually weakened, replaced by a soft golden glow. The "veins" on the surface of the Spirit Gathering Pearl also began to slowly recede, making the pearl more crystal clear.

"We did it!" the gold-plated boy exclaimed excitedly.

Everyone else also showed expressions of surprise.

However, I did not let my guard down. I knew this was only the first step. The restrictions on this Spirit Gathering Pearl were far more complex than we had imagined.

Just then, the Spirit Gathering Pearl suddenly emitted a buzzing sound, and a golden light shot into the sky, reaching straight into the clouds.

"What's going on?" the Beast Tamer exclaimed.

I looked up and saw the golden light transform into a huge golden rune in the air, slowly rotating.

"What is that..." A strange unease rose within me; a more powerful force was awakening...

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from afar...

The golden light shot straight into the sky, and enormous golden runes swirled in the air like a giant vortex, radiating a chilling power. The unease in my heart grew stronger, as if something terrible was about to descend.

Just then, Su Yao cheered and threw herself into my arms, her full breasts pressing tightly against me, almost making it hard for me to breathe. "Yu, you're so amazing, I love you so much!" she whispered in my ear, her voice filled with joy and adoration.

I held her in my arms, feeling the softness and warmth of her body, and a sweet feeling welled up in my heart. However, this sweetness was quickly interrupted by a chilling murderous intent.

"Boy, this treasure is not something you can possess!" a cold voice rang out.

I turned my head and saw the Beast Tamer of Metal and Iridium staring at me with a gloomy expression, his eyes gleaming with greed. He slowly drew his long sword from his waist, the tip pointing directly at me, exuding murderous intent.

"Jin Yi, what do you want to do?" Su Yao blocked my way, glaring angrily at Jin Yi, the Beast Tamer.

“Su Yao, this treasure is of utmost importance. I advise you not to interfere.” The Beast Tamer of Jinyi sneered. “This kid is nothing but a commoner. He has no right to possess such a treasure. Only I can unleash its true power.”

"Bullshit!" Su Yao retorted angrily, "This treasure was obtained by Nong Yu through his own abilities, what right do you have to steal it?"

"With my strength!" The Beast Tamer grinned maliciously, waving his longsword and unleashing a sharp sword aura that hurtled towards Su Yao.

Undeterred, Su Yao flicked her spear and charged forward. The two clashed instantly, their swords flashing and spears clashing, a chilling aura filling the air.

I was anxious and wanted to help, but I was also worried that the Beast Tamer of the Metal and Iridium would seize the opportunity to steal the Spirit Gathering Pearl. I gripped the Spirit Gathering Pearl tightly, feeling the powerful energy contained within it, and silently prayed that Su Yao would be safe and sound.

The advisors, including Jinbo, rushed forward to dissuade him, but Jinyi, the beast tamer, was blinded by greed and wouldn't listen to any advice. He fought with increasing ferocity, each move deadly, clearly intending to kill me.

Just then, the Spirit Gathering Pearl suddenly began to vibrate violently, and the golden light that shot into the sky became even more dazzling, like a sun about to explode.

"Oh no!" I was startled and quickly backed away.

A powerful wave of energy erupted from the Spirit Gathering Pearl, blasting away anyone who got close. I was pushed back by this wave of energy and almost fell to the ground.

When I regained my balance and looked at the Spirit Gathering Pearl again, the scene before me shocked me.

A massive golden light shield appeared around the Spirit Gathering Pearl, and within it, a colossal figure slowly emerged. The figure was hundreds of feet tall, radiating golden light, its exact appearance obscured, but an overwhelming pressure emanated from it.

"What...what is this..." I murmured to myself, my heart filled with fear.

The enormous figure slowly lowered its head, looked at us, and let out a deafening roar: "Who dares to disturb my slumber!"

The voice, like that of an ancient beast, carried boundless majesty and fury... My hand gripped the Spirit Gathering Pearl tightly...

The roar of the colossal shadow pierced my eardrums, and the Spirit Gathering Pearl in my hand hummed, as if responding to the beast's call. I suppressed my fear and tried my best to remain calm. Su Yao also retreated to my side; her face was pale, her eyes filled with horror, but her hand gripping the spear was unusually firm.

The beast tamer was stunned by this sudden turn of events, his longsword falling to the ground with a crisp sound. His previously greedy eyes were now filled with fear, and his body trembled involuntarily.

The strategist and his men were terrified, their faces pale. They huddled together, trembling, like a flock of lambs to the slaughter.

The colossal shadow looked down at us, its body bathed in golden light, obscuring its features. I could only see its enormous form, towering like a mountain, radiating a suffocating aura of power.

"You lowly creatures, how dare you disturb my slumber!" the giant shadow spoke again, its voice filled with anger and disdain.

I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "Senior, we didn't mean to disturb your rest, it's just that this treasure..."

Before I could finish speaking, the giant shadow interrupted me. "Treasure? This belongs to me. You ants dare to covet it!"

The giant shadow's voice was full of authority and left no room for doubt. My heart sank; I knew things were probably going to get complicated.

Su Yao held my hand tightly; her palms were a little cold, but I could feel the strength she was giving me. She whispered in my ear, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

I looked at her gratefully, a warm feeling welling up inside me. With her by my side, I felt as if I had boundless courage.

The Beastmaster, finally recovering from his shock, pointed at the giant shadow and stammered, "You... what are you?"

The giant shadow glanced at him disdainfully, "You are not worthy to know my name."

The beast tamer's face turned pale and then red, but he ultimately dared not say anything more.

At this moment, the strategist Jinbo stepped forward, took a deep breath, and respectfully bowed to the giant shadow. "Respected senior, we were unaware that this treasure belonged to you. Please forgive us if we have offended you."

The giant shadow snorted coldly, "Forgive? You disturbed my slumber, how can a few mere apologies resolve this?"

Jinbo's expression changed; he knew things were unlikely to end well.

Just then, the Spirit Gathering Pearl suddenly flew out of my hand, hovering in the air and emitting a dazzling light. The light shone on the giant shadow, and the giant shadow's body began to slowly shrink, eventually becoming a ball of light only the size of an ordinary person, hovering above the Spirit Gathering Pearl.

I stared at this scene in astonishment, my mind filled with confusion. What on earth was going on?

Suddenly, a voice came from the sphere of light: "I am the guardian spirit of the Spirit Gathering Pearl. I have been asleep for ten thousand years and have finally awakened."

I was stunned. A guardian spirit?

The guardian spirit continued, "You were able to awaken me, which means you are destined to meet me. I will grant you power, but you must also take on the responsibility of protecting the Spirit Gathering Pearl."

The guardian spirit's voice was filled with authority, leaving no room for doubt. Looking at the spirit-gathering orb and the guardian spirit floating in the air, a strong premonition suddenly welled up within me… This, perhaps, was a turning point in my destiny…

"Are you ready?" The guardian spirit's voice echoed in my mind.