Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 193 Seemingly Improved

After Deacon Zheng left, Gao Xingchen felt like he was falling into an icy cave. Prince Wang's despicable means made him sick, and what made him feel even more powerless was that he seemed to have no way to deal with such powerful oppression. Was he going to give up just like that? No, he was unwilling to do that!

"Xingchen, what's wrong?" Nan Li's cold voice rang in his ears, pulling Gao Xingchen back from the edge of despair. He took a deep breath and told Nan Li about Prince Wang's collusion with the judges.

After listening to this, Nan Li frowned slightly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Gao Xingchen's shoulder and said firmly: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

Nan Li has her own intelligence network and is well-informed in Xingyue City. She noticed it when Prince Wang started to act and secretly collected evidence. But she didn't expect Prince Wang to be so unscrupulous and not even bother to cover up.

"This is the evidence of the private transaction between Prince Wang and the judges. I have sent someone to confirm it. There will be no problem." Nan Li handed a recording crystal to Gao Xingchen. The crystal emitted a faint light, and the information recorded in it was enough to bring Prince Wang down.

Gao Xingchen took the crystal, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He thanked Nan Li solemnly, and then rushed to Deacon Zheng's residence without stopping.

Deacon Zheng was surprised to see Gao Xingchen coming back. When Gao Xingchen handed over the recording crystal that Nan Li had given him, Deacon Zheng's expression suddenly became serious.

"Where did you get this?" Deacon Zheng asked in a deep voice as he checked the contents of the crystal.

"This is..." Gao Xingchen hesitated for a moment. He didn't want to involve Nan Li, after all, this matter was too dangerous.

"It doesn't matter who gave it to you," Deacon Zheng seemed to see Gao Xingchen's concerns, and he said firmly, "What matters is that these evidences are enough to prove Prince Wang's guilt."

Deacon Zheng's eyes sparkled. Young Master Wang's behavior had violated the laws of Xingyun City. Even the family behind him could not cover it up.

"Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation." Deacon Zheng put away the recording crystal, with a hint of determination in his tone. Deacon Zheng acted decisively and immediately decided to report the matter to the Elders Council. The Elders Council is the highest authority in Xingyue City, composed of the most respected elders in the city, responsible for handling all matters in the city.

Gao Xingchen followed Deacon Zheng to the Elders' House with a nervous mood. The Elders' House was a simple and elegant building, with exotic flowers and plants planted in the courtyard, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

Deacon Zheng took Gao Xingchen to the main hall, where three old men were sitting. They all had white hair and beards, but they were vigorous and their eyes were sharp. One of the old men was wearing a green robe and looked like an immortal. He was Gao Xingchen's mentor, Elder Li.

"Elder Li, this is Gao Xingchen. He reported that Young Master Wang cheated in the competition and provided conclusive evidence." Deacon Zheng reported to Elder Li respectfully.

Elder Li nodded slightly, signaling Deacon Zheng to present the evidence. He took the recording crystal and carefully examined its contents, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

"How can this be absurd! The Wang family is so bold and arrogant that they disregard the laws of Starfall City!" Elder Li slammed the recording crystal on the table and said angrily.

"Elder Li, please calm down. We need to find out the truth of this matter and not jump to conclusions." Another old man in a gray robe began to persuade.

"The evidence is irrefutable. What else is there to investigate?" Elder Li pointed at the recording crystal and said, "Young Master Wang colluded with the judges and secretly manipulated the results of the competition. The evidence is all here. Are you still going to cover up for him?"

"Elder Li, the Wang family is a prominent family in Xingyue City after all, we have to consider their reputation." The old man in the gray robe tried to excuse the Wang family.

"Face? What face do they have left?" Elder Li said indignantly, "If we allow this evil trend to spread, where will the reputation of Xingyue City be? Where will the fairness of the Spirit Pet Competition be?"

Elder Li's words were so powerful that the other two elders could not help but fall into deep thought. They all understood that this matter was no longer just a personal grudge between the Wang family and Gao Xingchen, but was related to the reputation and future of Xingyun City.

"Elder Li is right. We must not tolerate evil!" At this time, the third elder who had been silent spoke up. He was wearing a white robe, with a gaunt face, but his eyes were extremely sharp.

“Although the Wang family is powerful, they are not above the law! I suggest that this matter be thoroughly investigated immediately and the perpetrators be severely punished!” said the elder in white robes in a firm tone.

The three elders reached a consensus, and Deacon Zheng immediately sent someone to summon Prince Wang to the Council of Elders.

When the news reached Prince Wang, he panicked. He never thought that Gao Xingchen actually found evidence and even alerted the Council of Elders.

Under pressure from everyone, Prince Wang had to admit his mistake and was disqualified from the competition. The Wang family also lost face because of this incident, and their influence in Xingyue City was greatly reduced.

Gao Xingchen finally got justice, and his heart was filled with joy and gratitude. He knew that without Nanli's help and Elder Li's support, he would never have been able to defeat the Wang family.

However, this storm did not end here, it was just the beginning...

The defeat of Prince Wang gave Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei a precious respite. They no longer had to worry about those conspiracies and could devote themselves to preparing for the competition. Elder Li praised Gao Xingchen highly, not only personally guiding his practice, but also formulating a more rigorous training plan for him and Xiao Hei.

"Xiao Hei, we must go all out this time to prove our strength to everyone!" Gao Xingchen said to Xiao Hei while sweating profusely during training. Xiao Hei seemed to have sensed his master's determination and trained even harder, even taking the initiative to ask for an increase in the intensity of training.

Nan Li is still the silent and cold killer, but she always appears silently when Gao Xingchen needs help. She will prepare special medicinal food for Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei to help them recover their physical strength; she will also give guidance and help Gao Xingchen break through when he encounters a bottleneck in his cultivation.

Under the careful guidance of Nanli and Elder Li, Gao Xingchen's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, and his control over spiritual power became more handy. And Xiao Hei's changes were even more amazing. Its body was a whole circle larger than before, its black hair had a metallic luster, its eyes were sharper, and its every move exuded a strong pressure.

The day of the competition finally arrived, and the arena in Xingyue City was packed with people. The talented young men from various families brought their spirit pets, eager to try and show their strength in this grand event. Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei also came to the arena. They did not deliberately show off, but Xiao Hei's majestic posture and Gao Xingchen's firm eyes still attracted many people's attention.

"Look, isn't that Gao Xingchen? I heard that he was the one who exposed Prince Wang's cheating!"

"That black panther is so majestic! It feels even more powerful than Prince Wang's golden eagle!"

"This competition is going to be exciting. Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei are definitely the dark horses!"

Gao Xingchen heard the discussion in the audience, and he took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm. He knew that now was not the time to be proud, and only by winning the game could he truly prove himself.

The competition officially began, and Xiao Hei was the first to appear. He jumped up and landed lightly on the arena. His black hair sparkled like a shooting star in the sun, just like a meteor across the night sky. The audience was shocked by Xiao Hei's momentum, and for a moment, there was complete silence, with only the sound of Xiao Hei's steady breathing in the entire arena.

Faced with the provocation of his opponent, Xiao Hei was not in a hurry. He just waved his claws lightly, and a black lightning whizzed out, knocking the opponent to the ground in an instant.

In the next few games, Xiao Hei won easily with an overwhelming advantage. Its speed, strength and fighting skills were far superior to those of pets of the same level. Every attack was precise and deadly, like a battle-hardened general who could plan and win battles thousands of miles away.

The names of Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei began to spread throughout Xingyun City. People marveled at their strength and admired their courage to challenge the powerful.

However, just as Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei were about to step onto the final stage, a mysterious figure appeared on the stage. He was wearing a black cloak, his face hidden in the shadows, no one knew who he was, but the powerful aura he exuded made everyone feel an unprecedented crisis...

The appearance of the mysterious figure was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up waves. The audience whispered to each other, speculating on his identity and purpose. Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei also stared at this uninvited guest warily, ready to fight at any time.

"Who is it? How dare you trespass into the Starfall City Arena!" An old man shouted angrily at the referee's seat, and powerful spiritual energy emanated from his body, shocking the entire audience.

However, the mysterious figure ignored the old man's warning. He slowly raised his head, and a pair of sharp eyes appeared in the shadow under his cloak, as if he could see through everything. He looked around and said in a cold tone: "I came here to challenge Gao Xingchen and his pet!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was in an uproar. The audience never thought that this mysterious figure was coming for Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei. For a moment, all kinds of discussions, doubts, and ridicules intertwined together, turning the entire arena into a huge vegetable market.

"Did I hear correctly? Is this person here to challenge Gao Xingchen?"

"Who does he think he is? How dare he challenge Gao Xingchen who is currently in the limelight?"

"I think he is tired of living. He actually dares to act wild in Xingyue City!"

Gao Xingchen ignored the discussions around him. He stared at the mysterious figure and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you challenging us?"

The mysterious figure sneered and said, "You don't need to know who I am. You just need to know that I am here to avenge Prince Wang!"

"Young Master Wang?" Gao Xingchen was slightly stunned, then he realized that this mysterious figure should be a lackey of the Wang family, and he came here to save face for Young Master Wang.

"I've said it before, Prince Wang's affairs have nothing to do with me." Gao Xingchen said coldly, "If you're here for this matter, please go back. I don't want to waste my time with you."

"Humph, you still want to quibble after all this?" the mysterious figure shouted angrily, "My brother was severely injured by your spirit pet during the competition and has been in a coma ever since. You actually say it has nothing to do with you?"

"Young Master Wang's affairs will be handled according to the laws of Xingyun City. If you feel it is unfair, you can go and argue with the city lord instead of coming here and making trouble!" Gao Xingchen said without giving in.

"What a sharp tongue!" The mysterious figure laughed in anger, "Since you want to die so much, I will grant your wish!"

After saying that, the mysterious figure suddenly waved his right hand, and a black light shot out from his hand and went straight to Gao Xingchen...