Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 360 Lost Direction

Gao Xingchen's voice was like a flash of lightning, splitting the fog in front of Nan Li's eyes. She looked up suddenly and met Gao Xingchen's eyes, which were as clear as stars. They were full of determination and encouragement, as if telling her: Don't give up, we can definitely defeat the inner demon!

Nan Li took a deep breath and tried to mobilize the power of the Heart of Stars. She knew that Gao Xingchen was right, the inner demon was just the embodiment of their inner fear, as long as they could overcome their inner fear, they would definitely be able to defeat the inner demon!

The two fought side by side, waging a desperate battle with their respective inner demons. They were knocked down again and again, and stood up again and again, their faith in their hearts became stronger and stronger, and the power in their bodies became stronger and stronger.

Just when they thought victory was within reach, a more powerful force suddenly descended. The surrounding scenery began to distort, the originally clear sky became chaotic, and the ground beneath their feet began to tremble violently.

"What's going on?" Nan Li exclaimed. She felt her consciousness being pulled by an invisible force, as if being dragged into an endless abyss.

"Don't panic, concentrate!" Gao Xingchen grabbed Nan Li's hand and pulled her to his side. He could feel that a strong mental force was invading their consciousness, trying to drag them into the illusion.

"Who is it? You're sneaking around, get out here!" Gao Xingchen roared, and starlight burst out around him, forming a powerful protective shield that protected him and Nan Li.

"Haha, you are just an ant, and you dare to challenge my authority!" A cold voice came from all directions, making people shudder.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked around warily, but could not see anyone. The voice seemed to come from the void, full of ridicule and disdain.

"Don't you want to defeat your inner demons? Then let me see how capable you are!" The voice sounded again, with a teasing tone.

Then, the scene in front of Gao Xingchen and Nan Li began to change. The originally desolate battlefield turned into a paradise with birds singing and flowers blooming. Nan Li saw her parents, who were smiling kindly and welcoming her with open arms. Gao Xingchen saw himself returning to Earth, back to the familiar yet strange hometown, where his relatives and friends were all there, showing him warm smiles.

It was all too real, so real that they almost forgot where they were and that they were fighting their inner demons.

"Xingchen, let's go home. This is our real home." Nanli murmured to himself, his eyes full of longing.

"Yes, go home..." Gao Xingchen was also a little dazed. He wanted to return to Earth, to his family and friends, and live an ordinary and happy life.

At this moment, a flash of lightning suddenly flashed through Gao Xingchen's mind. He woke up suddenly and realized that the scene before him was just an illusion, a trap created by the inner demon and the mysterious man!

"No, this is not true! We will not be deceived!" Gao Xingchen roared, and the starlight burst out again, tearing apart the surrounding illusion.

Nan Li was also awakened by Gao Xingchen's roar. She shook her head and tried to keep herself awake, but the confusion in her heart lingered. Who are they? What is their purpose in coming to the Nine Stars Realm? Can they really overcome everything and become the master of the star field?

For a moment, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li fell into deep confusion... The foggy confusion was like a worm attached to their bones, tightly entangled Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's minds. They were like being stuck in a quagmire, and every step they took was extremely difficult.

"Xingchen, can we...really do this?" Nan Li's voice was low and confused, and her past confidence and decisiveness were gone at this moment. She looked at Gao Xingchen, her eyes full of anxiety and helplessness.

Gao Xingchen was silent, his handsome face full of fatigue and confusion. He clenched his fists, feeling the weak fluctuations of the star power in his body, and an unprecedented sense of powerlessness surged into his heart. Once upon a time, he firmly believed that he could control the power of the stars and become the master of the star field, but at this moment, he began to doubt whether he really had this power, and whether his persistence was just a ridiculous dream.

They tried to practice again, trying to regain the feeling of controlling the power of the stars, but no matter how hard they tried, the star power in their bodies was like sleeping, without any reaction. The starlight that was bright and dazzling in the past has now become dim, as if it will go out at any time.

"Why? Why is this happening?" Gao Xingchen murmured to himself, his tone full of reluctance and despair. He couldn't accept that the power he had cultivated so hard had lost its effect at the critical moment.

Nan Li was also deeply confused. She looked at the boy who was once high-spirited and confident, but now looked like a lost lamb. She was filled with heartache and worry. She wanted to comfort him and encourage him, but she found that she couldn't find any suitable words either. Because she was also confused and afraid.

They just remained silent, letting confusion and fear spread in their hearts. Above the training ground, the originally bright starry sky also became dim, as if responding to their current mood.

"Brother Xingchen, Sister Nanli, what happened to you?" Xiaobai's voice rang in his ears, breaking the silence. He and the four sacred beasts looked at Gao Xingchen and Nanli worriedly, not understanding why they had become like this.

"Yeah, haven't you always been confident? Why suddenly..." Qinglong also asked, but was interrupted by Xuanwu before he could finish his words.

"Young people will inevitably encounter some setbacks. You must believe in yourself and you will definitely be able to overcome them." Xuanwu said in a deep voice, trying to enlighten them with his own experience.

However, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li seemed not to hear their voices, still immersed in their own thoughts, unable to extricate themselves. Their eyes were empty and confused, as if they had lost their direction. The words of Xiaobai and the four sacred beasts were like playing the lute to a cow, unable to penetrate the fog in their hearts.

Xiaobai looked at Gao Xingchen and Nanli with concern. Its little paws scratched the ground nervously, and its round eyes were full of anxiety. The four sacred beasts also surrounded them, each in silence.

"Brother Xingchen, Sister Nanli, have you encountered any difficulties? Can you tell Xiaobai? Although Xiaobai's strength is weak, he will do his best to help you!" Xiaobai's voice was crisp and tender, but full of sincerity.

Qinglong also said anxiously: "Yes, it's not a good idea for you to keep it to yourself. Tell us and we can think of a solution together. It's better than you carrying it all on your own."

Although Xuanwu and Baihu didn't say anything, they nodded slightly in agreement. Zhuque gently stroked Nanli's shoulders with his wings, hoping to bring her some comfort.

However, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li seemed to be trapped in their own world, turning a deaf ear to everything in the outside world. They lowered their heads, their eyes were empty, and their minds kept replaying every bit of the past.

Gao Xingchen recalled the scene when he first traveled to this world. At that time, he was just an ordinary boy, full of longing and hope for the future. With his love for food, he has come to where he is today, becoming a famous genius chef in the star field.

"Delicious food..." Gao Xingchen murmured softly. This word that once filled him with passion and motivation now seemed extremely strange.

He recalled every delicious dish he made, which not only satisfied people's taste buds but also brought them joy and happiness. He once firmly believed that food has the power to change the world, and he wanted to pass this power on to more people with his own hands.

However, in the process of pursuing power, he gradually lost his way. He longed to become stronger and to stand at the top of the star field, but he ignored his original dream.

Nan Li also fell into deep thought. She remembered the reason why she became a killer, it was for revenge and survival. She was cold and ruthless, killing people without hesitation, and her hands were stained with blood.

The appearance of the Heart of Stars gave her hope. She thought she could use this power to change her destiny and control her own future.

However, when she truly realized the power of the Star Heart, she discovered that this power was so strong that it was powerful enough to destroy everything, including herself.

"Power...is it really what I want?" Nan Li's heart was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li spent a long time in confusion and reflection. They didn't know where to go, nor did they know if they could find their original intentions and find the direction to move forward again...

A light flashed through Gao Xingchen's mind. It was a bowl of steaming noodles, made for him by his mother. The familiar taste in his memory instantly brought him back to reality.

"I... I remember!" Gao Xingchen raised his head suddenly, and the light of hope rekindled in his eyes, "I came to this world not to pursue supreme power, but to protect! To protect my family, my friends, and those who need my protection!"

He clenched his fists, and the power of the Heart of the Stars surged in his body, no longer a violent destructive force, but a warm and firm protective force. He finally understood that power itself has no good or evil, the key lies in the person who uses it.

Nan Li saw the change in Gao Xingchen, and her heart was also in turmoil. Gao Xingchen's words were like a flash of lightning, illuminating her confused heart. Yes, she was struggling to pursue power, but what was the ultimate goal? Was it just for revenge?

She thought of the souls who died under her sword, and the look in their eyes before they died, which showed fear, unwillingness, and relief. She suddenly realized that she had been running away all along, running away from her guilt as a killer, and running away from her inner fear and anxiety.

"I... I was wrong..." Nan Li's voice trembled, tears welled up in her eyes. She clenched the dagger in her hand. This weapon that once brought her strength and security now made her feel extremely heavy.

She remembered the mission given to her by the Heart of the Stars, which was to protect the peace of the star region and all living things in the world. She wanted to use this power to make up for the sins she had committed and to protect those who needed protection, instead of continuing to sink into hatred and killing.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li are experiencing earth-shaking changes in their hearts. Their eyes gradually become firm, and the light of the heart of the stars begins to shine again. Can they find their original intentions and find the direction to move forward again? The answer seems to be about to come out, but it is hidden in the fog, waiting for them to reveal it.