Beast Taming Star Journey

I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at the unknown contestant. A strange smile appeared on his lips as he whispered, "The show is just beginning..."

A good show? What good show? A chill ran through me, and a strange unease welled up inside me.

Just then, I felt that the connection between me and Howling Moon Wolf seemed to become somewhat unstable. The feeling of being in sync was as if shrouded in a thin mist, becoming blurred and unclear.

The Howling Moon Wolf's movements also faltered slightly; its previously fluid dodging motions became somewhat stiff, and it was nearly struck by the giant tiger's claws.

I was startled and quickly issued another command: "Howling Moon Wolf, be careful!"

The Howling Moon Wolf seemed to have sensed something was wrong. It let out a low whimper, and a hint of panic flashed in its eyes.

Seizing the opportunity, the giant tiger pounced forward. Although Howling Moon Wolf barely managed to dodge the fatal blow, its hind leg was still scratched by the giant tiger's claws, and blood instantly stained the arena ground red.

A gasp erupted from the audience, and Su Yao stood up abruptly, her eyes filled with worry.

I gritted my teeth and tried my best to maintain the connection with Howling Moon Wolf, but this inexplicable interference grew stronger and stronger, as if an invisible hand was blocking our connection.

I had a bad feeling. Was someone plotting against me?

I looked around, trying to find the source of the disturbance, but I didn't find any suspicious people around the arena except for the spectators and staff.

"Howling Moon Wolf, come back!"

I made a quick decision to recall the Howling Moon Wolf to prevent it from suffering further harm. Upon hearing my command, the Howling Moon Wolf immediately rushed towards me.

However, at that moment, the giant tiger launched another attack, a golden lightning bolt slicing through the air and striking the Howling Moon Wolf in the back.

My heart sank. If this blow had hit, Howling Moon Wolf would have been in grave danger! I instinctively wanted to rush onto the field, but the tournament host stopped me.

"Athletes must not interfere with the competition!"

The competition host spoke in an icy tone. I was burning with anger, but I knew this was not the time to argue.

I could only watch helplessly as the giant tiger's claws were about to strike the Howling Moon Wolf.

At the critical moment, the Howling Moon Wolf suddenly sidestepped, narrowly dodging the giant tiger's attack. Dragging its injured hind leg, it limped to my side.

I quickly checked the Howling Moon Wolf's injuries and found that it had a deep wound on its hind leg, from which blood was gushing out.

I was heartbroken, and at the same time, I became even more certain of my suspicions. This was definitely not an ordinary match; someone was manipulating everything in the shadows!

I looked up at the unknown player, who was looking at me with a mocking expression, as if laughing at my helplessness.

I took a deep breath, suppressing my anger, and whispered, "What exactly did you do?"

The unnamed contestant sneered, not answering my question, but instead looking at the competition host and saying, "Host, I request a pause in the competition!"

The competition host hesitated for a moment before announcing a pause in the competition.

The unnamed contestant turned and walked off the field. Before leaving, he gave me a meaningful look and whispered, "Next time, you won't be so lucky..."

I held the Howling Moon Wolf tightly, its body heat seeping through my clothes and making me tremble slightly.

I gently stroked its wound, and a warm current flowed into its body, helping it stop the bleeding and heal.

My gaze remained coldly fixed on the departing figure of the unknown contestant, my heart filled with anger and confusion. Who was it, and why did they do this to me?

"Howling Moon Wolf, can you sense the source of that interference?"

I asked in a low voice. The Howling Moon Wolf whimpered, shook its head, and its eyes were filled with confusion. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down.

Since the source of the interference cannot be found, the only option is to find a way to resist it. I closed my eyes and carefully sensed the changes in the connection between myself and the Howling Moon Wolf.

That interference was like an invisible barrier, blocking the flow of power between us.

Wait, the flow of power... A bold idea suddenly popped into my head.

My beast-taming ability is different from others; I can sign an equal contract with beasts and share each other's power.

This shared power is transmitted via a special frequency. If I change this frequency, can I bypass the interference?

I immediately tried to adjust the frequency of the power transmission between myself and the Howling Moon Wolf. At first, my attempt was unsuccessful; the interference remained.

But I didn't give up. I adjusted the frequency again and again, and sweat dripped down my forehead.

Finally, after countless attempts, I felt the connection between myself and the Howling Moon Wolf become clear again! I suddenly opened my eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

It worked! I've successfully found a way to resist interference!

"The game continues!"

The announcer's voice rang out. I looked up at the giant tiger in the center of the arena, a cold smile playing on my lips.

The Howling Moon Wolf also sensed the renewed connection I had established. A glint of excitement flashed in its eyes, and it let out a loud howl before charging at the giant tiger once more.

This time, its movements were no longer sluggish, but full of power and speed. It nimbly dodged the giant tiger's attacks and waited for an opportunity to launch a counterattack.

"This...how is this possible?"

The host of the competition looked grim upon seeing this. He had thought I had lost my fighting ability, but he hadn't expected me to recover so quickly.

"Nong Yu, you have violated the rules of the competition!"

The competition host shouted, "You used a forbidden beast-taming technique!"

"I did not break any rules."

I said coldly, "I only adjusted the frequency of power transmission between myself and Howling Moon Wolf."

"Nonsense!"

The competition host angrily exclaimed, "This kind of technique simply doesn't exist!"

Just then, Su Yao's voice came from the audience: "Host, you're turning black into white! Nong Yu didn't break any rules; it's obvious someone is plotting against him!"

"Miss Su Yao, please watch your words!"

The competition host, his face ashen, said, "You are slandering the fairness of the competition!"

"Fairness?"

Su Yao sneered, "If this competition is truly fair, why would Nong Yu's opponent resort to such despicable tactics?"

Su Yao's question left the competition host speechless. He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't find any reason to do so.

In the end, he had no choice but to announce that the match would continue. I looked at Su Yao, my heart filled with gratitude.

I knew that if she hadn't stepped in, I probably would have been disqualified. Howling Moon Wolf ultimately defeated Giant Tiger and won the competition.

As I stepped off the field, Su Yao immediately came to greet me.

"Are you OK?"

Su Yao asked with concern.

"I am fine."

I said with a smile, "Thanks to you."

"Why are we thanking each other?"

Su Yao said with a smile, "However, the forces behind you will definitely not let this go. What underhanded tricks will they come up with to deal with you in the next round?"

I remained silent for a moment, then looked towards the venue where the finals were about to begin in the distance. A figure slowly walked out... The powerful aura he exuded made me gasp for breath.