Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 295 The situation is out of control

The gate of the ruins slammed shut behind Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, blocking out the mysterious man's angry roar. However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, deafening shouts of killing came from all directions, and the entire ruins were shaking violently, as if they would collapse at any time.

"Oh no, we've fallen into a trap!" Gao Xingchen's face suddenly changed. He looked around and found that this was not some paradise, but a desolate and dilapidated altar, filled with a disgusting smell of blood.

"Xingchen, be careful!" Nanli grabbed Gao Xingchen and pulled him behind a huge rock. Several black figures passed over their heads like ghosts, and the sharp blades drew a cold light in the air.

"They are coming for us!" Gao Xingchen's eyes flashed. These men in black were well-trained and ruthless in their attacks. It was obvious that they came prepared.

"It seems that we have underestimated the strength of that mysterious man." Nanli's face was solemn. They mistakenly thought that they could escape the pursuit by entering the ruins, but unexpectedly they fell into another trap.

"Let's break out first!" Gao Xingchen acted decisively. He drew out his sword, forced back the two men in black who were rushing up, and pulled Nan Li out of the altar.

However, the enemies were numerous and each of them was very powerful. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were no match for them and soon found themselves in a tough fight.

At this moment, a deafening roar came from outside the altar. Gao Xingchen's heart sank. He knew that something had happened in Xingchen Pavilion.

"Li'er, you go first, I'll cover you!" Gao Xingchen pushed Nan Li to the side and turned to face the black-clad men who were coming like a tide.

"No, let's go together!" Nan Li refused to leave Gao Xingchen behind and escape alone. She waved the soft sword in her hand and fought side by side with Gao Xingchen.

However, at this moment, an accident happened. A huge rock suddenly fell from the sky and separated Gao Xingchen and Nan Li.

"Xingchen!" Nan Li exclaimed and wanted to rush over, but was surrounded by the surging men in black.

"Lier, run away!" Gao Xingchen's eyes were bloodshot, but he was powerless. He was entangled tightly by the man in black and could not get away at all.

"No, I won't leave!" Nan Li's eyes were filled with tears. She waved the soft sword in her hand desperately, trying to cut a bloody path to meet Gao Xingchen.

However, two fists are no match for four hands, and Nan Li was eventually subdued by the man in black and taken away from the altar.

"Li'er!" Gao Xingchen let out a desperate roar. His eyes were red and he attacked the men in black around him frantically like a wounded beast.

However, all this was in vain, and Nanli's figure still disappeared from his sight.

Gao Xingchen knelt down on the ground dejectedly, his heart filled with self-blame and despair. He didn't know where Nan Li would be taken, nor did he know if he would ever see her again.

"Master, we can't hold on any longer, please leave quickly!" Xuanfeng was covered in blood, and he led the few remaining disciples of the Xingchen Pavilion to fight desperately against the enemy's attack.

"Xingchen Pavilion...is it over?" Gao Xingchen raised his head blankly and looked at the chaotic scene in front of him. He knew that Xingchen Pavilion was really in an unprecedented crisis this time.

Xuan Feng's words were like a thunderbolt, pulling Gao Xingchen back from the abyss of despair. Xingchen Pavilion was built with his own efforts, carrying all his hopes and dreams. He would never allow Xingchen Pavilion to be destroyed!

Gao Xingchen stood up suddenly, wiped the tears from his face, and his eyes were rekindled with fighting spirit. He snatched the sword from Xuanfeng's hand and roared: "Brothers of Xingchen Pavilion, follow me to kill! Even if you die, you must take a few people with you!"

"kill!"

The disciples of Xingchen Pavilion are all strong men. They have long put life and death aside. When they heard Gao Xingchen's call, their morale was immediately boosted. They all waved their weapons and launched a desperate counterattack against the enemy.

However, the enemy's offensive was too fierce. Although the disciples of the Star Pavilion were brave and fearless, they were ultimately outnumbered and fell one after another in a pool of blood.

"Master, we will cover you, please leave quickly!" A disciple of the Xingchen Pavilion desperately blocked the attacks of several men in black and shouted loudly to Gao Xingchen.

"If you want to go, let's go together. I, Gao Xingchen, will never abandon any of my brothers!" Gao Xingchen's eyes were red as he swung his sword and killed a man in black who tried to sneak attack him.

At this moment, a cry of surprise came from the crowd: "No! Let me go!"

Gao Xingchen was startled and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see Zhao Wanwan being held by two men in black, struggling to escape.

"Wanwan!" Gao Xingchen's eyes were bloodshot. He never thought that Zhao Wanwan would fall into the hands of the enemy.

"Hahaha, Gao Xingchen, your little lover is in our hands now. If you know what's good for you, just surrender!" A leader of the men in black laughed arrogantly.

Gao Xingchen suppressed the anger in his heart. He knew that now was not the time to act on impulse. He had to calm down and find a way to rescue Zhao Wanwan.

"What do you want?" Gao Xingchen forced himself to calm down and asked the leader of the men in black.

"It's very simple. Put down your weapons and surrender, and we can consider letting her go." The leader of the men in black said with a sneer.

"Okay, I promise you." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and slowly put down the sword in his hand.

Just when Gao Xingchen was about to surrender, a sense of alert suddenly flashed through his mind. He raised his head abruptly and looked towards the depths of the altar. There, it seemed that a pair of eyes were watching him in the dark...

Gao Xingchen threw his sword to the ground, and the sword made a crisp sound when it collided with the ground, which was particularly harsh in the midst of the fighting. He slowly raised his hands to indicate that he had no intention of resisting. Seeing this, the man in black took Zhao Wanwan and retreated step by step, his eyes always locked on Gao Xingchen vigilantly.

"Brother Xingchen, don't worry about me, let's go!" Zhao Wanwan's eyes were already soaked with tears. She struggled desperately, trying to break free from the man in black, but to no avail.

"Don't worry, I promised you that I would protect you." Gao Xingchen suppressed his inner anxiety and walked towards Zhao Wanwan step by step. With every step he took, he felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and breathing became increasingly difficult.

Just as Gao Xingchen was about to approach Zhao Wanwan, something strange happened! A creepy scream suddenly came from the depths of the altar, and the ground shook violently, as if something horrible was about to break out of the ground.

Gao Xingchen's heart was filled with alarm, and he realized that he had fallen into a trap! Before he could react, a black shadow flew out from the depths of the altar at lightning speed and rushed straight towards Gao Xingchen.

"Be careful!" Zhao Wanwan screamed and watched Gao Xingchen being hit by the black shadow and flying backwards.

"Brother Xingchen!" Zhao Wanwan shouted heartbreakingly, but was unable to break free from the control of the man in black.

Gao Xingchen fell heavily on the edge of the altar, spurting out a mouthful of blood. He struggled to stand up, but found that his body seemed to be filled with lead and was extremely heavy.

"You finally fell into my trap." A cold voice sounded in Gao Xingchen's ears, with a hint of teasing and ridicule.

Gao Xingchen raised his head with difficulty, and saw a figure in a black robe with his face hidden in the shadows standing in front of him, holding a dagger emitting a faint glow in his hand.

"Who are you? Why are you doing this?" Gao Xingchen asked gritting his teeth.

The man in black robe sneered and said slowly: "You are not worthy of knowing my identity. You just need to know that everything you cherish will be destroyed by me!"

After saying that, the man in black robe raised the dagger and stabbed it hard towards Gao Xingchen's heart.

"stop!"

At the critical moment, a red shadow flashed by and blocked Gao Xingchen.

"Nanli!" Gao Xingchen exclaimed, his eyes filled with worry and emotion.

Nan Li held a long sword and blocked the attack of the man in black robe. The two fought fiercely, with swords flashing and sabers flashing, and it was difficult to tell who would win.

"Who are you? How dare you interfere in my business?" The man in black robe's tone was full of surprise and anger.

"Deputy Pavilion Master of Xingchen Pavilion, Nanli!" Nanli said coldly, his eyes full of murderous intent.

"So it's you, you little bitch!" The black-robed man recognized Nan Li, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, "Since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

The men in black robes increased their offensive. Although Nan Li was a martial arts expert, he was outnumbered and gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Nanli, be careful!" Gao Xingchen shouted anxiously. He wanted to go forward to help, but he was unable to do so.

Just when Nan Li was about to collapse, Gao Xingchen suddenly felt a powerful force surge in his body. This force seemed to come from ancient times and was full of the breath of destruction...

The power in Gao Xingchen's body erupted like a volcano, shaking the stones around the altar slightly. He struggled to stand up, his eyes red, and a strong pressure emanated from him, making even the black-robed man feel a little uneasy.

“What’s going on? This kid…” The man in black robe was shocked and subconsciously took a few steps back.

Gao Xingchen ignored the black-robed man's astonishment. He walked towards Nan Li step by step. Every step seemed to be stepping on the black-robed man's heart, making him feel inexplicably fearful.

"Brother Xingchen, are you okay?" Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen's condition, her heart full of worry.

"I'm fine." Gao Xingchen's voice was hoarse and low, like a call from hell, "Nanli, protect yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Xingchen's figure turned into a flash of lightning and instantly rushed in front of the man in black robe. Before the man in black robe could react, Gao Xingchen punched him in the chest and sent him flying backwards.

"How is this possible!" The man in black robe looked at Gao Xingchen in disbelief. He was actually knocked back by this kid with just one punch?

Gao Xingchen didn't give him a chance to breathe. He rushed forward again, and his fists rained down on the man in black robe. The man in black robe was beaten so hard that he had no power to fight back and could only defend passively.

"Who are you?" the man in black asked in horror while resisting Gao Xingchen's attack.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that you won't be able to leave here alive today!" Gao Xingchen roared and punched the black-robed man in the chest.

The man in black robe screamed, blood spurted out of his mouth, and he fell to the ground, dying.

"Brother Xingchen, stop!" Nan Li saw this and hurriedly stopped Gao Xingchen, "Don't kill him. Spare his life. Maybe we can find out who is behind this."

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, turned to look at Nan Li, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Nan Li walked up to the black-robed man and asked coldly, "Tell me, who sent you? Why did you attack Xingchen Pavilion?"

The man in black robe coughed up a mouthful of blood and said weakly: "Ahem... I... I can't say it... If I say it... I will die..."

"Don't want to tell me? If you don't tell me, I will kill you now!" A hint of murderous intent flashed in Nanli's eyes.

“I say…I say…” The man in black robe felt Nan Li’s murderous intent and was frightened out of his wits. “I…I came here on orders…to find the Heart of the Star…”

"The Heart of the Stars?" Nan Li and Gao Xingchen looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion. "What is the Heart of the Stars?"

"The Heart of the Stars... is the most precious treasure of the Stars Pavilion... It is said to have the power to destroy the heavens and the earth..." The man in black robe said intermittently, "I... I don't know what it is... I only know... My mission... is to find it..."

"So that's it..." Nanli and Gao Xingchen then realized that the real purpose of the man in black robe was not to destroy the Star Pavilion, but to find the Heart of the Star.

"So, who sent you here?" Gao Xingchen asked, "Who wants to get the Heart of the Star?"

“Yes…” The man in black was about to say the name of the mastermind, when suddenly, his eyes widened, blood gushed out of all his orifices, and he fell to the ground and died.

"Oh no, he was silenced!" Nan Li's face changed, "It seems that we are in big trouble..."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li both realized that they had inadvertently been involved in a huge conspiracy, and this conspiracy might very well threaten the peace of the entire Nine Star Realm.