Rebirth of the Heavenly Beast Tamer

Chapter 22: The Hidden Realm's True Power Revealed

Lin Tian clenched his fists as the Masked One's chanting grew louder, the dark energy around them thickening like a suffocating fog. His beasts stood protectively beside him, their glowing eyes locked onto the enemy. Each of their forms flickered with raw power, waiting for Lin Tian's command.

But something about the Masked One's words gnawed at Lin Tian's mind. A key. A gateway. The hidden realm within him wasn't just a sanctuary—it was connected to something far greater, something dangerous.

"Do you even know what you possess?" the Masked One taunted, his voice echoing unnaturally. "That realm inside you is more than a gift—it's a prison. A prison for powers that even the gods feared."

Lin Tian's heart raced. He could feel the hidden realm resonating within him, its energy responding to the Masked One's words. The golden island, the ethereal beasts he'd encountered—all of it began to shift in his mind, as if unlocking a memory buried deep in his soul.

"Whatever it is, it's mine to control," Lin Tian growled. "And I'll never let you take it!"

The Masked One laughed, raising his hands. Tendrils of darkness erupted from the ground, snaking toward Lin Tian and his beasts. With a swift motion, Lin Tian unleashed his sword, its blade shimmering with the energy of his tamed beasts.

"Azure Wolf Strike!" he roared. His wolf companion howled, merging its energy with Lin Tian's blade. A streak of blue light slashed through the tendrils, disintegrating them instantly.

But the Masked One wasn't done. "Let me show you what true power looks like!" he snarled, slamming his hands together. The ground beneath them cracked, and a massive portal began to open. From within, grotesque shadow creatures crawled out, their bodies twisted and unnatural.

Lin Tian's eyes widened as the beasts charged toward him. "System, activate Beast Fusion!"

Ding! Beast Fusion activated!

Golden light enveloped his wolf and serpent, their bodies merging into a single form. What emerged was a towering beast with the strength of the wolf and the venom of the serpent, its scales glinting with an otherworldly glow.

The fused beast roared, unleashing a wave of energy that obliterated the shadow creatures in an instant. The Masked One stumbled back, his confident smirk faltering.

"This… this can't be!" the Masked One hissed. "You're not supposed to have this power!"

Lin Tian smirked, stepping forward. "You underestimated me. The hidden realm is more than just a key—it's alive, and it's on my side."

As if responding to his words, the hidden realm surged with energy, and Lin Tian felt his connection to it deepen. For a brief moment, he saw a vision of a massive, ancient gate locked with chains. Beyond it, a blinding light pulsed with an unimaginable power.

"You don't even know what you've awakened," the Masked One said, his voice trembling. "But mark my words—this is far from over."

Before Lin Tian could strike, the Masked One vanished into the shadows, leaving only his ominous laughter behind.

Lin Tian lowered his sword, his body still trembling with adrenaline. His fused beast stood by his side, radiating confidence.

"We've won this battle," Lin Tian said, his voice steady. "But this is just the beginning. If the hidden realm holds this much power, I need to uncover its secrets before it's too late."

As he turned to leave, the hidden realm pulsed again, its energy urging him forward. Lin Tian knew that his journey had only just begun—and that the true test of his strength was still ahead.