Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 161 Chaos Crystal

The sheepskin scroll in Gao Xingchen's hand was indeed an ancient formation diagram called "Evil-breaking Golden Light Formation". This formation diagram was not obtained by chance, but he had fought desperately to snatch it from a thousand-year-old monster guarding a spiritual herb in the misty forest. In order to obtain it, Gao Xingchen was seriously injured and almost died.

However, when he injected his spiritual power into the formation diagram with hope and tried to activate the "Evil-Breaking Golden Light Formation", he found that things were far from as simple as he had imagined. The shield of the Fire Cloud Evil God seemed to contain some strange power, and no matter how Gao Xingchen activated the formation, he could not shake it at all.

"Damn it!" Gao Xingchen clenched his teeth, beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead.

Seeing the monster army attacking frantically outside the shield and suffering heavy casualties, Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious. Those monsters were his life-and-death companions, and now they fell in a pool of blood one by one to help him break through. How could he bear this?

"Brother Xingchen, what's wrong?" Nan Li noticed Gao Xingchen's abnormality and asked with concern.

"This shield..." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "I can't break through it for the time being."

"What?!" Nan Li's face changed. Although she didn't understand the formation, she understood what it meant.

Xiao Hei also turned around restlessly, making a low roar. It could feel the pain and self-blame in Gao Xingchen's heart, but it was powerless to do anything.

"No, I can't give up like this!" Gao Xingchen raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with determination. He tried to attack the shield in various ways again, even using secret methods to burn his blood, but it was still useless.

Failure after failure began to shake Gao Xingchen's confidence. He looked at the monsters that fell to protect him, and felt powerless. Could it be that I really don't have the ability to defeat the Fire Cloud Evil God and protect my companions?

Gao Xingchen clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his flesh, but he seemed not to feel the pain. His eyes were red as he stared at the impenetrable shield, struggling and roaring in his heart... Nan Li keenly caught the despair and self-doubt in Gao Xingchen's eyes. Her heart tightened, she gently held his hand, and said softly: "Brother Xingchen, don't lose heart, there must be other ways."

Xiao Hei also walked up to Gao Xingchen, rubbing his furry head against his legs, and making low whimpering sounds, as if to comfort him not to give up. Gao Xingchen looked down at this little friend who had always been by his side, and a warm current surged in his heart. Yes, he still had Nan Li, Xiao Hei, and so many friends who were willing to fight for him, how could he give up so easily?

"Li'er, Xiaohei, thank you." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and tried to calm his excitement. The fire of hope rekindled in his eyes. "I won't give up. I must find a way to break through this shield and protect you!"

Nan Li smiled gently, her eyes full of encouragement and trust. She believed in Gao Xingchen, just as she believed in herself. Xiao Hei also excitedly wagged his tail, as if to cheer for Gao Xingchen.

Gao Xingchen closed his eyes and carefully recalled the contents of the parchment scroll and his research results on the "Crystal of Chaos" during this period. He knew that ordinary formations could not shake the shield of the Fire Cloud Evil God at all. Only a treasure like the "Crystal of Chaos" that contained powerful energy could find a breakthrough.

The power of the "Chaos Crystal" is mysterious and unpredictable. Although Gao Xingchen has been able to use it initially, he still knows nothing about its deeper power. He knows that in order to break the shield of the Fire Cloud Evil God, he must have a deeper understanding of the "Chaos Crystal" and master its true power.

Thinking of this, Gao Xingchen sat down cross-legged, held the "Crystal of Chaos" in his palm, closed his eyes, and began to try to communicate with it with his mental power. As his mental power gradually deepened, the light emitted by the "Crystal of Chaos" became more and more dazzling, as if responding to his call.

At the same time, some blurred images began to emerge in Gao Xingchen's mind. These images were disorganized, as if they were fragments of memory from ancient times, but they contained some mysterious power. Gao Xingchen knew that these images might be the key to cracking the Fire Cloud Evil God's shield. He had to concentrate and try to piece these memory fragments together.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Gao Xingchen was still immersed in his research on the "Crystal of Chaos". He seemed to have entered a whole new world, a world full of infinite possibilities...

Gao Xingchen's spiritual world seemed to be pulled into a chaotic sea of stars. Countless star fragments flickered and rotated before his eyes, and finally gathered into a vast star map. This star map was mysterious, but it also had an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if it was a memory engraved deep in his soul. He felt a powerful energy surging in the star map, and he knew that this was the true power of the "Crystal of Chaos".

He guided this energy, integrated it into his mental power, and tried to construct a new formation according to the star map that appeared in his mind. This was an unprecedented formation, and its complexity far exceeded what Gao Xingchen had learned before, but he felt strangely at ease, as if he knew how to control this power by nature.

Nan Li and Xiao Hei anxiously waited beside Gao Xingchen, watching his expression sometimes solemn and sometimes relaxed, their hearts filled with worry and expectation. They could feel the energy fluctuations around them becoming more and more intense, as if a storm was about to come.

Finally, Gao Xingchen opened his eyes, with a determined light in them. He formed seals with his hands and whispered, "Chaos Starfall Formation, rise!"

In an instant, the surrounding energy surged wildly, turning into dazzling beams of light that shot up into the sky. These beams intertwined and converged in the air, gradually forming a huge formation totem, emitting a terrifying pressure that could destroy the world.

Nanli and Xiaohei were both stunned by the power. They felt that this formation contained enough power to destroy everything. Even the shield of Fire Cloud Evil God might not be able to withstand it.

However, just as the formation was about to be completed, something strange happened!

The originally calm Fire Cloud Evil God's shield suddenly fluctuated violently, and an even more terrifying aura burst out from it, as if a sleeping dragon was awakened.

"Who dares to disturb my meditation?!"

A voice filled with anger and majesty echoed between heaven and earth, deafening.

Gao Xingchen's face changed drastically. He knew that it was the Fire Cloud Evil God who sensed the threat and woke up early!

Before he could react, a blood-red beam of light shot out from the shield and instantly hit the formation totem that had not yet been fully formed.

"boom!"

There was a deafening roar, and the entire space began to tremble violently. A powerful shock wave swept in all directions, knocking Nan Li and Xiao Hei away and landing heavily in the distance.

Gao Xingchen was also shaken by this force, and his blood was surging, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. He looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief. The formation he had carefully prepared actually failed at the last moment!

As the formation collapsed, the surrounding energy quickly dissipated, and everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

Only Gao Xingchen's pale face and the blood on the corners of his mouth proved that the earth-shaking battle just now was not an illusion. He sat on the ground helplessly, his eyes full of frustration and despair. Could it be that he really couldn't defeat the Fire Cloud Evil God and protect his beloved woman and partner?

Gao Xingchen sat on the ground helplessly. The aftermath of the formation collapse had not yet dissipated, and the roar of Fire Cloud Evil God full of pressure echoed in his ears. He felt a deep sense of powerlessness. The carefully prepared plan and the formation that he poured all his efforts into actually failed at the last moment.

"Xingchen!" Nan Li and Xiao Hei, who had transformed into a human form, ran to Gao Xingchen anxiously, their faces full of worry. Xiao Hei was even more anxious, "Boss, are you okay? It's all my fault that I can't help you!"

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging blood in his body, and gave them a forced smile, "I'm fine, but... I didn't expect the Fire Cloud Evil God to be so terrifying."

"Yes, we still underestimated him." Nan Li frowned, a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes, "Although we failed this time, at least we see hope, don't we? Your 'Chaos Starfall Formation' did affect the shield of the Fire Cloud Evil God. As long as we find the cause and improve it, we will be able to break through it!"

Gao Xingchen nodded. Nan Li's words were like a warm current that dispelled the haze in his heart. Yes, one failure does not mean eternal failure. He still has a chance and time. He will definitely find a way to break through!

"You're right, we can't give up!" Gao Xingchen's fighting spirit rekindled. He stood up and looked firmly in the direction of the Fire Cloud Evil God. "I will definitely find a way to break through the shield and rescue Master!"

"But..." Xiao Hei scratched his head and said worriedly, "The Fire Cloud Evil God has awakened. It will be difficult for us to get close to him."

"Don't worry, I have a way." Gao Xingchen smiled mysteriously, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

In the next few days, Gao Xingchen locked himself in the room, deducing the trajectory of the "Chaos Starfall Array" over and over again, looking for the reason for the failure. He knew that the abnormal fluctuations of the Fire Cloud Evil God's shield were not accidental, and there must be some secret hidden in it.

At the same time, he also began to try to find other solutions. He read through countless ancient books, hoping to find a way to restrain the power of Fire Cloud Evil God. He also tried to contact other powerful people, hoping to get their help.

However, all efforts seemed to be in vain, and there was no progress. Gao Xingchen's anxiety grew day by day. He knew that the longer the time dragged on, the more dangerous the master's situation would be.

"Is it possible... that I really have no solution?" Gao Xingchen looked at the dark night sky outside the window, his heart filled with confusion and helplessness.

Just then, Nan Li pushed the door open and walked in, placing a cup of hot tea in front of him. "Are you still worried about the formation?"

Gao Xingchen smiled bitterly and nodded, "I have tried everything, but I still can't find a breakthrough."

"Don't be discouraged. I believe you can find a way." Nan Li comforted him softly, "Maybe we can change our thinking?"

"Change your thinking?" Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li puzzledly.

"Well," Nan Li nodded, a gleam in his eyes, "Since a frontal breakthrough doesn't work, why don't we try... to save the country in a roundabout way?"

Nan Li's words were like a flash of lightning, instantly illuminating the chaos in Gao Xingchen's mind. He stood up suddenly, his eyes full of surprise and expectation...