si-mexico Chapter 112: Star Trap
Chapter 112: Star Trap
Gao Xingchen frowned and repeatedly stroked the black paper crane in his hand. The cold touch seemed to foreshadow the impending danger. The words on the paper crane, "Black Water Pond, Life and Death Stage, awaiting your arrival," were like a curse that could not be erased from his mind. Why did Shadow, the killer organization that terrified the martial arts world, suddenly target him?
"Xingchen, don't worry, let's go meet them together!" Nanli's voice was firm and powerful, injecting a powerful force into Gao Xingchen.
Gao Xingchen raised his head and looked into Nanli's clear eyes, a raging fire of war ignited in his heart. Yes, no matter if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, he would not retreat, not to mention that Nanli would fight alongside him!
Three days later, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li disguised themselves as ordinary travelers and headed for the Black Water Pond. The Black Water Pond is located on the edge of the Nine Stars Realm, shrouded in thick fog all year round, eerie and terrifying, and is said to be a place haunted by evil spirits.
The road leading to the Black Water Pond was rugged and difficult to travel, and the two men advanced cautiously. Along the way, they encountered several waves of attacks by unknown people. These attackers were well-trained and ruthless, and they were obviously coming for Gao Xingchen.
"It seems that our whereabouts have been exposed." Nan Li analyzed calmly, "The Shadow does everything perfectly. I'm afraid they have other purposes for suddenly attacking you this time."
Gao Xingchen nodded, his heart full of doubts. Although his road to success was full of hardships, it was also fair and aboveboard, and he had never had any intersection with the shadows. Why did they want to kill him?
In order to escape the pursuit, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li had to choose a detour. They passed through dense jungles, climbed steep mountains, slept in the open air, and were exhausted.
"Xingchen, be careful!" Nan Li suddenly exclaimed and pulled Gao Xingchen behind him.
A flash of cold light passed by, and a sharp arrow nailed the place where Gao Xingchen was standing. Gao Xingchen was shocked. If Nan Li hadn't acted in time, he would have died on the spot.
“Who is it?!” Gao Xingchen roared, his eyes like torches as he scanned the surroundings.
The woods were silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind, as if nothing had happened.
"You rat in the dark, get out here!" Gao Xingchen roared again, his voice echoing in the valley.
However, the only response he got was endless silence.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not dare to be careless. They stood back to back, vigilantly observing the movements around them. They knew that the real danger had just begun...
As night fell, the fog around the Black Water Pond became thicker, like a snarling ghost trying to devour all living things. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li found a cave to rest for a while, and lit a bonfire to dispel the endless darkness and cold.
"These assassins' moves are vicious, but they are not the style of Shadow." Nan Li said after carefully checking the arrows on the ground, "It seems that the trouble we are facing is more complicated than we imagined."
Gao Xingchen looked solemn, and he also felt that things were not simple. Shadow's invitation was just a cover, and there seemed to be a bigger conspiracy behind it. Suddenly, a light flashed in his mind, and he thought of a person - Fire Cloud Evil God!
Huoyun Evil God is a notorious demon in the Nine Star Realm, with unfathomable strength. He once vowed to destroy all the righteous sects and establish his own dark rule. Gao Xingchen, as a leader of the younger generation, naturally became a thorn in his side.
"Could it be that the Fire Cloud Evil God is secretly obstructing me to prevent me from participating in the Immortal Gate Competition?" Gao Xingchen muttered to himself, and his mind gradually became clear. The Immortal Gate Competition is a grand event in the Nine Star Realm, gathering talents from all sides. If he can stand out in the competition, he will definitely become the backbone of the fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God.
"Very likely!" Nan Li nodded in agreement. "The Fire Cloud Evil God is full of tricks. He knows very well that he cannot defeat you in a head-on confrontation, so he resorts to such despicable means."
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the cave. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li immediately became alert, holding their weapons tightly and looking towards the cave entrance with vigilance.
"Xingchen, are you okay?!" a familiar voice came, and then a tall figure appeared at the entrance of the cave.
"Master Huo?!" Gao Xingchen looked at the person who came in surprise. It turned out to be Huo Tianxiong, the master of Xianjian Sect.
Huo Tianxiong is Gao Xingchen's mentor and takes great care of him. In this Xianmen competition, Huo Tianxiong has high hopes for Gao Xingchen, hoping that he can win glory for Xianjianmen.
"I received news that you were ambushed by the Fire Cloud Evil God, so I came here specially to help you." Huo Tianxiong said in a deep voice, his eyes full of worry.
"Thank you, Master!" Gao Xingchen was touched. With Huo Tianxiong in charge, they had a better chance of winning.
Huo Tianxiong looked around and said solemnly, "The Fire Cloud Evil God is insidious and cunning. We must rush to the Black Water Pond as soon as possible, otherwise something bad will happen!"
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li nodded, and followed Huo Tianxiong into the night. They didn't know that what was waiting for them would be a more dangerous test. The strength of the Fire Cloud Evil God was far beyond everyone's imagination. He was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also proficient in various evil arts. A fierce battle was inevitable... Over the Black Water Pond, dark clouds covered the sky and the wind howled, as if foreshadowing a catastrophe was about to come.
Gao Xingchen, Nan Li and Huo Tianxiong teamed up to fight against Huoyun Evil God, but Huoyun Evil God's strength was far beyond their imagination. He was surrounded by blazing flames, and every palm of his hand was powerful enough to burn the sky and destroy the earth, as if he was a demon from hell. Huo Tianxiong's swordsmanship was sharp, but he couldn't break through Huoyun Evil God's defense; Nan Li's body movements were ghostly, but he couldn't get close to attack.
Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious when he saw this. He took a deep breath, circulated his Qi, and attacked the Fire Cloud Evil God with a move called "Sparks Spreading Across the Prairie". However, the Fire Cloud Evil God just snorted coldly and waved his hand to dissolve Gao Xingchen's attack.
"You ants dare to challenge me?" Fire Cloud Evil God laughed arrogantly, his eyes full of disdain and contempt.
Before he finished speaking, the Fire Cloud Evil God flashed in front of Gao Xingchen and slapped him in the chest. Gao Xingchen was caught off guard and was hit in the chest, flying backwards with blood spurting out of his mouth.
"Xingchen!" Nan Li exclaimed, rushed to Gao Xingchen regardless of everything and helped him up.
"I'm fine..." Gao Xingchen endured the severe pain and struggled to stand up, but found that he was seriously injured and unable to move at all.
“Hmph, you overestimate your abilities!” Fire Cloud Evil God walked towards them with a sneer, a cruel light flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, Nan Li suddenly stood in front of Gao Xingchen. She drew the dagger from her waist, stared coldly at Huoyun Evil God, and said, "If you want to kill him, you have to get past me first!"
“You don’t know what you are capable of!” Fire Cloud Evil God snorted disdainfully and attacked again.
Although Nan Li was a skilled martial artist, he was no match for the Fire Cloud Evil God. The Fire Cloud Evil God struck out with one palm, and Nan Li was knocked away, blood gushing out of his mouth.
"Nanli!" Gao Xingchen's eyes were bloodshot. He wanted to rush forward to protect Nanli, but he was powerless.
Seeing the Fire Cloud Evil God approaching step by step, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were filled with despair. Are they going to die here today?
At the critical moment, an old voice suddenly sounded: "Evil creature, stop!"
Before he finished speaking, an old man in a grey robe suddenly appeared in front of everyone. The old man had white hair and beard, a gaunt face, but his eyes were bright and full of energy, as if he contained infinite wisdom.
"Who are you?" Huoyun Evil God was startled by the old man's sudden appearance and asked vigilantly.
"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that you can't kill innocent people today!" The old man said calmly, but his words were full of unquestionable majesty.
Upon hearing this, Huoyun Evil God frowned slightly. He felt a powerful aura emanating from the old man, and he was definitely not an ordinary person.
"Who are you? Why do you care about other people's business?" asked Huoyun Evil God in a deep voice.
The old man smiled and said, "I just can't stand you killing innocent people. You have done so many evil things, today is the day you die!"
After saying that, the old man slowly raised his right hand, and a powerful aura burst out from his body, and the air around him seemed to solidify. Seeing this, Huoyun Evil God's face suddenly changed. He felt the terrifying power of the old man's attack and did not dare to be negligent. He quickly used all his strength to resist.
Who is this mysterious old man? Why does he know so much about the Fire Cloud Evil God? Can Gao Xingchen and Nan Li escape danger? To know what happens next, please listen to the next episode.