Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 404 Star Relics

Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious. He leaped up like a nimble falcon and chased in the direction where the Star Tear fell. The howling wind in the canyon made his clothes rustle. However, no matter how hard he tried, the tear that carried hope eventually disappeared into the endless darkness.

Nan Li followed closely and landed beside Gao Xingchen. The two stood side by side on the edge of the cliff, looking at the bottomless abyss, their hearts were cold. The Tears of the Stars was their last hope, and now that hope was shattered, they seemed to have fallen into the abyss of despair.

"Xingchen, what should we do now?" Nan Li's voice was full of helplessness. Her calmness and courage in the past seemed fragile in the face of the cruel reality.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, suppressed the grief and despair in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Li'er, we can't give up. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must try our best."

They searched along the edge of the canyon, hoping to find a trace of the Tears of the Stars. As time passed, their hope became increasingly slim. Just when the two were about to despair, Gao Xingchen suddenly discovered that there seemed to be a cave hidden under a huge rock.

"Lier, look there!" Gao Xingchen pointed at the cave, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

The two approached the cave cautiously and found that the entrance was covered by vines and weeds, which made it very hidden. After pushing aside the vines, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere came to their faces, and a faint light could be seen in the cave.

They lit torches and walked into the cave. The cave was not spacious, and ancient runes were carved on the walls, emitting faint spiritual fluctuations. At the end of the cave, they found a stone table with a torn sheepskin map on it.

"This is..." Gao Xingchen pointed to a place marked with a star pattern on the map, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

Nan Li carefully identified the mark on the map, and a ray of hope gradually lit up in her beautiful eyes: "If I'm not mistaken, this should be the location of the Star Ruins!"

The Star Ruins, according to legend, are the place where the Star God fell in ancient times, and contain endless secrets and treasures. If you can find the Star Ruins, you may be able to find a way to repair the Star Heart and save the Nine Star Realm!

In despair, the fire of hope was ignited again. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and saw determination and hope in each other's eyes.

"For the Nine Star Realm, we must find the Star Ruins!"

The star pattern on the sheepskin map was like a seed, planting hope in Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's hearts. The Star Ruins, this legendary place, now became their only goal.

"We must set off as soon as possible!" Gao Xingchen put away the map, his eyes determined, "The Xingchen Ruins are hidden, the journey is long, and there must be many dangers in it."

Nan Li nodded slightly and analyzed calmly: "That's right. We need to be fully prepared. Xingchen, you will be responsible for gathering people and selecting elite warriors to form a team. I will stay and continue to study the map and make a detailed plan."

Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li with a little concern: "Li'er, you are alone..."

Nan Li shook her head gently and interrupted him: "Don't worry, I'm fine. Have you forgotten who I am? I am a ghost in the dark night, no one can hurt me." She raised the corners of her mouth confidently, with a wise light flashing in her eyes, "What's more, Ling'er and Pharmacist Li are here, they will protect me."

Gao Xingchen looked at Ling'er and Pharmacist Li who were guarding Nan Li, and finally felt relieved. He nodded solemnly: "Okay, Li'er, be careful. I will come back as soon as possible."

After saying that, Gao Xingchen turned and left the cave. His back was straight and firm, like a sword drawn from its sheath, carrying an unstoppable momentum. He knew that it was his unshirkable responsibility to find the Star Relics and save the Nine Star Realm.

After Gao Xingchen returned to the family, he immediately summoned the elders and elite warriors of the family. He told everyone about the Xingchen Ruins and the mission to save the Nine Star Realm, which aroused everyone's passion and fighting spirit.

"My Gao family has been protecting the Nine Star Realm for generations. Now that the realm is in danger, we have no choice but to help!" The head of the Gao family was the first to step forward and respond, "Xingchen, tell me what you need us to do!"

"I am willing to follow the young master to the Star Ruins, even if it means sacrificing my life!"

"For the Nine Star Realm, we will not hesitate to die!"

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Gao Xingchen looked at the excited tribesmen and felt moved and powerful. He carefully selected a group of strong and experienced warriors to form a powerful team to meet the upcoming challenges.

At the same time, Nan Li also started her plan. She studied the sheepskin maps and ancient books day and night, trying to find more information about the star ruins. Ling'er and Pharmacist Li silently guarded her and provided her with help and support.

Finally, after a lot of hard work, Nan Li made a new discovery. She found some strange symbols in an inconspicuous corner of the map. She had never seen these symbols before, but she vaguely felt a familiar breath, a dark breath from ancient times...

Nan Li's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came over her. That breath was cold and evil, completely opposite to the power of the stars, yet strangely attracted to it, as if it were two sides of the same coin. Could it be that this star ruins was not just the place that guarded the Tears of the Stars as the legend said, but also sealed something terrible?

She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and began to read the ancient books she found from the head of the Gao family. These ancient books recorded the secrets of the Gao family's generations of guarding the power of the stars, and perhaps the key to solving the mystery was hidden in them.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Nan Li was completely immersed in the world of ancient books, forgetting time and fatigue. Ling'er and Pharmacist Li silently guarded by her side, adding tea and water for her, not daring to disturb her thoughts.

Finally, Nan Li found what she wanted on a yellowed parchment scroll. There was an amazing legend recorded in ancient words: in ancient times, in addition to the star power that created all things, there was also an opposing dark force called "Chaos". Chaos attempted to devour the star power and drag the world into endless darkness, and was eventually sealed by the guardian of the star power in the depths of the star ruins.

"Chaos..." Nan Li muttered to himself, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes. Could it be that those strange symbols are the key to sealing chaos? And the Star Ruins are not just to protect the Tears of the Stars, but more importantly to suppress chaos and protect the entire Nine Star Realm?

Thinking of this, Nan Li was filled with uneasiness. If this was true, then their mission would not be as simple as just finding the Tears of the Stars. They would be facing an enemy that was stronger than they had imagined, and a more dangerous challenge.

The night before departure, the Gao Family Manor was brightly lit. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood on the high platform, facing the family members and allies who came to support them, and held a solemn ceremony.

Gao Xingchen was wearing silver armor, with a long sword on his waist, looking heroic, his eyes full of determination and confidence. He raised his glass and swore to everyone: "Today, I, Gao Xingchen, will lead everyone on a journey to find the Tears of the Stars and save the Nine Stars Realm! I swear in the name of the stars that I will do my best to complete the mission and live up to the honor of my family!"

"Don't bring disgrace to the family!" Everyone shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.

Nan Li was dressed in black, looking very heroic, with wisdom in her eyes. She took the wine glass from Gao Xingchen and said firmly, "I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome all difficulties, find the Tears of the Stars, seal the chaos, and protect our homeland!"

"Protect our homeland!" everyone shouted again, their voices filled with hope and strength.

The night was dark and the stars were shining. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li led the team on the journey to the Star Ruins. Ahead of them were unknown dangers and challenges, but their hearts were full of hope and faith, because they knew that they were shouldering the fate of the entire Nine Star Realm.

After bidding farewell to the farewell team, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li led the elite forces and embarked on the journey to find the Xingchen ruins. In addition to the elite disciples of the Gao and Nan families, the team also included capable assistants such as Li Pharmacist and Ling'er.

They headed north, passing through dense jungles, desolate deserts, steep snow-capped mountains, and unpredictable environments full of dangers. During their journey, they encountered various obstacles: attacks from ferocious beasts, tests from the natural environment, and even secret obstructions from other forces.

Once, when the team was crossing a swamp full of poisonous miasma, they were besieged by a large number of poisonous insects. These poisonous insects were huge and venomous, and even masters like Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not dare to take them lightly. In the critical moment, Pharmacist Li, with his rich knowledge of herbal medicine, prepared an insect repellent sachet, which resolved the crisis.

Another time, the team encountered an avalanche while crossing a steep snowy mountain. The huge snow wave swept over like a roaring beast, instantly engulfing the team. At the critical moment, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li joined forces to exert the powerful power of the stars to open up a passage in the avalanche, thus protecting the safety of the team.

Despite the difficulties along the way, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li never gave up hope. They supported each other, led the team to overcome one difficulty after another, and moved forward firmly towards their goal.

After months of trekking, the team finally arrived at the area where the Star Ruins were located. According to ancient records, the Star Ruins were located in an area called the "Lost Land". This area was shrouded in thick fog all year round, with distorted space and chaotic magnetic fields. Even experienced explorers could easily get lost or even encounter accidents.

"The lost land is ahead. Everyone must be careful and vigilant!" Gao Xingchen stood at the front of the team, his eyes sharp and he said in a deep voice.

"Brother Xingchen, I feel a powerful aura deep in the Lost Land." Nanli frowned slightly and said in a serious tone.

"I know that it is the breath of the star ruins, but it could also be..." Gao Xingchen did not continue speaking, but a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Just as the team was about to enter the Lost Land, something strange happened.

"Hahaha, Gao Xingchen, Nanli, you could never have imagined that we meet again!" Accompanied by a burst of arrogant laughter, a group of mysterious people in black cloaks descended from the sky and blocked the team's way.

"It's someone from a mysterious organization!" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's faces changed, and an ominous premonition suddenly arose in their hearts.

It seems that a fierce battle is inevitable...