Beast Taming Star Journey

The heavy stone door slowly slid open with the combined effort of Su Yao and me, emitting a teeth-grinding grinding sound, like the low growl of an ancient beast. The sound echoed in the empty stone chamber, adding to the oppressive and mysterious atmosphere. I felt a mixture of excitement at the prospect of uncovering a secret and trepidation about the unknown dangers. The gap in the stone door widened, and a powerful surge of energy erupted from it, carrying an ancient and savage aura that nearly knocked me to the ground. I instinctively took a step back. Su Yao also sensed this powerful force; she gripped her longsword tightly, watching the stone door warily.

"careful!"

I gave a low shout, and at the same time, with a thought, I summoned my beast—the Crimson Flame Tiger.

The moment the Crimson Flame Tiger appeared, the temperature in the stone chamber suddenly rose, and a scorching aura swept out.

It let out a low growl, its golden pupils flashing with alertness, its muscles tense, ready to fight at any moment.

The Crimson Tiger is connected to me; it can sense my tension and unease, as well as the danger hidden behind the stone gate.

A warm current surged into my body; this was the feeling of sharing power with the Crimson Flame Tiger. My strength and speed were greatly enhanced, and my senses became much sharper.

I could clearly feel the powerful aura behind the stone gate; it was an ancient and mysterious power, filled with oppressive force.

"boom!"

The stone gate opened completely. A strong gust of wind, mixed with dust, rushed towards me. I squinted, trying to adjust to the sudden bright light.

When the dust settled, the scene before us made Su Yao and me gasp in shock.

Behind the stone chamber was not the treasure trove we imagined, but a much larger space, like a huge underground cave.

In the center of the cave, a colossal figure sat coiled. Its entire body was covered in golden scales, which shimmered in the shimmering light.

Its enormous wings were folded behind it, like two huge golden banners.

It had eyes as sharp as an eagle's, fixed intently on us, its gaze gleaming with a cold light. It was a divine beast! The aura it exuded was several times stronger than anything I had sensed before, even making me feel slightly suffocated. The Crimson Flame Tiger let out a deep roar, its fur standing on end. It felt the immense pressure emanating from this divine beast, but instead of retreating, it shielded me behind it, preparing for battle. I clenched my fists, feeling the surging power within me. Although facing such a powerful divine beast filled me with some trepidation, I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement.

This will be a major test on my path to becoming a beast tamer!

Just then, a series of noisy footsteps came from the passage outside the stone gate... The appearance of the divine beast made the air freeze, its huge body casting a shadow that enveloped us.

It let out a deafening roar that made the stone chamber tremble.

I felt like my eardrums were about to burst, and the Crimson Tiger was trembling with fear, clinging tightly to me for protection. I endured the discomfort and tried my best to remain calm.

Just then, the noisy footsteps grew closer, and the explorers hired by Chen the wealthy merchant finally arrived. They were stunned by the sight before them.

The leader, a burly man, had a greedy look on his face.

He turned to the wealthy businessman Chen and said, "Mr. Chen, it seems we're in luck! There's a mythical beast here! If we can tame it, we'll be rich!"

Chen Fushang rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with greed, but he quickly calmed down and said, "Don't act rashly. This divine beast is powerful, so we must proceed with caution."

I sneered inwardly. This wealthy businessman Chen was indeed cunning and shrewd; he knew to observe the situation first. I quietly moved my feet, trying to avoid their gaze as much as possible.

Su Yao gripped my arm tightly, her body trembling slightly with nervousness.

I felt her palms were a little cold, so I took her hand in mine and gave her some strength. She looked up at me, her eyes filled with trust and love.

A warm feeling welled up inside me, and a strong urge to protect her arose spontaneously. I must protect her!

Wu Gang and Lin Wan'er also came to our side. Their faces were pale, obviously frightened by the mythical beast in front of them.

Wu Gang said in a low voice, "Brother Nongyu, this divine beast is too powerful. What should we do?"

I took a deep breath and said, "Let's wait and see how things go before making a decision."

Thus, a delicate stalemate was formed among the three forces in the face of the divine beast.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, like a taut string that could snap at any moment. The mythical beast's gaze swept over us all, finally settling on me.

It seemed very interested in my aura, its eyes gleaming with a strange light. A chill ran through me; could this divine beast sense my special abilities?

Suddenly, the divine beast's gaze turned to a corner deep within the stone chamber. There stood a small stone platform, upon which rested a sphere emitting a faint glow.

A thought flashed through my mind—that must be the Beast Taming Evolution Treasure! The divine beast let out a low growl, seemingly warning us not to approach.

The explorers hired by Chen the Rich were eager to make their move, seemingly wanting to seize the treasure first. I had a bad feeling; a major battle seemed inevitable.

I turned to look at Su Yao; her eyes were firm and brave.

I gripped her hand tightly and whispered, "I'll distract the divine beast in a moment, and you can take the treasure while you're at it."

Su Yao shook her head and said, "No, I want to fight alongside you."

I was moved, but I knew this wasn't the time to play the hero. I had to make the most rational decision. Just then, the Ruins Spirit suddenly appeared before us.

In a flash, it appeared beside the stone platform and grabbed the glowing sphere. Then, it turned to look at us, a sly smile on its face.

Do you want this?

The relic spirit shook the sphere in its hand and said, "Then come and chase me!"

Having said that, it vanished in a flash into a passage deep within the stone chamber. Without hesitation, I gave chase…

"Wait for me!"

Su Yao followed closely behind.