Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 108: Star Road

"The Fire Cloud Evil God has reappeared in the world. Is this news reliable?" Gao Xingchen frowned, his eyes full of worry.

"It's absolutely true," Senior Brother Yang said solemnly, "A few days ago, he showed up in Tianfeng City and slaughtered the entire City Lord's Mansion. Now he is heading towards the direction of Qingyun Sect."

Gao Xingchen's heart sank. The Fire Cloud Evil God, this name is almost synonymous with terror in the Nine Star Realm. According to legend, he is the reincarnation of an ancient demon god, with the power to destroy the world. Thousands of years ago, he caused a bloody storm and was eventually sealed by the righteous. Now that he has broken the seal, he will definitely bring new disasters.

"It seems that our plan needs to be advanced." Nan Li's calm voice broke the silence, "Xingchen, you need to improve your strength as soon as possible to deal with the upcoming crisis."

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, his eyes gradually firmed up, "I understand, I will do my best." He turned to look at Senior Brother Yang, "Senior Brother, the registration for the Immortal Sect Competition is about to end, right?"

Senior Brother Yang nodded and said, "Yes, there are still three days left."

"Okay, let's sign up now!" Gao Xingchen said firmly, with a dazzling light in his eyes. The Immortal Gate Competition is a grand event for the younger generation of the Nine Star Realm, and it is also the best stage to show strength and stand out. Gao Xingchen decided to seize this opportunity to prove his strength to the world, and at the same time prepare to fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God.

The registration site was packed with elite disciples from various sects, including some well-known geniuses. Gao Xingchen's appearance immediately caused quite a stir.

"Look, isn't that Gao Xingchen from Qingyun Sect? I heard that he has made rapid progress recently and has already broken through to the Spiritual Silence Realm!"

"Humph, you are just a lucky guy, and you dare to participate in the Immortal Sect Competition? You really overestimate your own abilities!"

Facing the discussions and doubts around him, Gao Xingchen remained calm and unmoved. He walked side by side with Nan Li and Senior Brother Yang, went straight to the registration office, and signed his name.

After the registration was over, the three returned to their residence. In the dead of night, Gao Xingchen sat cross-legged on the bed, thinking back to what Nan Li had said during the day.

"Xingchen, do you know why I became a killer?" Nanli's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was telling a past that he did not want to look back on.

"Because... you want to protect those innocent people?" Gao Xingchen asked tentatively.

Nan Li's eyes flashed with pain, and she nodded gently, "That's right. I once witnessed my family being killed by enemies, and I was powerless to do anything. Since then, I vowed to become a powerful killer, to use my power to protect the weak, and to prevent tragedy from happening again."

Gao Xingchen was silent. He felt deep sorrow and helplessness from Nan Li's story, and at the same time, he became more determined. He wanted to become stronger, strong enough to protect everything he cherished and not let anyone get hurt!

Gao Xingchen opened his eyes, and Nan Li's story lingered in his mind. He knew that he still had a long way to go and needed to make a lot of efforts. The Immortal Gate Competition was just the beginning. He had to keep moving forward on this road and eventually reach a height that was enough to protect everything.

On the morning of the second day, Gao Xingchen was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard when a graceful figure came over. It was Fairy Zhou from Qingyun Sect. She was beautiful and had an extraordinary temperament, and was quite popular among the disciples in the sect.

"Brother Gao, I heard that you signed up for the Immortal Sect Competition. That's really cause for celebration." Fairy Zhou smiled sweetly, her eyes moving with a hint of shyness and anticipation.

Gao Xingchen put away his sword and said, "Junior Sister Zhou, thank you for your praise. I just wanted to take this opportunity to train myself."

"Senior Brother Gao is extremely talented, and he will surely make a splash in this competition." Fairy Zhou said softly, with a bit of admiration, "I believe that with Senior Brother's ability, he will definitely achieve good results. Don't forget me, your junior sister, when the time comes."

Fairy Zhou's words revealed her love for Gao Xingchen. However, Gao Xingchen only had cultivation and goals in mind at the moment, and he had no intention of having a romantic relationship.

"Junior sister, you are too kind. I still have a lot of shortcomings to learn." Gao Xingchen said calmly, avoiding Zhou Xianzi's hint without leaving a trace. "It's getting late. I still need to continue practicing. I won't disturb you, junior sister."

When Fairy Zhou saw this, although she felt reluctant, she also knew that she couldn't force it, so she could only suppress her feelings and say goodbye and leave.

Three days later, the Immortal Sect Competition officially kicked off in the central square of the Nine Star Realm. Young talents from all forces gathered here, ready to show their strength in this grand event.

When Gao Xingchen, Senior Brother Yang and the others arrived at the square, it was already crowded with people and very lively. On the ring, the first match had already begun, and two contestants were fighting fiercely, with swords flashing and spiritual energy overflowing.

Gao Xingchen was not in a hurry to go on stage, but stood in the crowd, observing the strength and moves of other contestants. He knew that only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

Soon, it was Gao Xingchen's turn to play. His opponent was a burly man holding a huge axe and looking very aggressive.

"Boy, I advise you to admit defeat obediently, so as to avoid physical pain." The sturdy man said arrogantly, waving a huge axe.

Gao Xingchen had a calm expression and slowly drew out his sword. "Stop talking nonsense and show us your true colors with your hands."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Xingchen flashed and turned into a stream of light, rushing forward in an instant. The long sword in his hand was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, going straight for the strong man's vital point.

The sturdy man obviously underestimated Gao Xingchen's strength and could only raise his giant axe to block in a hurry. However, Gao Xingchen's swordsmanship was agile and swift, and unpredictable. In just a few moves, he broke through the sturdy man's defense.

In the end, Gao Xingchen stabbed the strong man's shoulder with a sword and easily won the first game. There was an exclamation from the audience, and everyone discussed the strength of this newcomer from Qingyun Sect.

Gao Xingchen ignored the discussions around him, he put away his sword and walked off the stage. He knew that this was just the beginning, the competition would be more intense, and he needed to work harder.

At this time, several young monks came over, all with friendly smiles on their faces, obviously attracted by Gao Xingchen's performance just now. A new encounter is about to unfold in Gao Xingchen's competition journey...

"My dear brother, my name is Li Qingyun. The sword skills I just displayed were truly brilliant and amazing!" A handsome young man in a green shirt came forward and said with a fist clasped.

Gao Xingchen sheathed his sword and said modestly, "Brother Li, you are too kind. I just won by luck."

"Haha, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. There is no such thing as luck. I see that your swordsmanship is sharp. You must be from a famous sect, right?" Another burly young man holding a long sword also came over and laughed heartily.

"I am Gao Xingchen from the Qingyun Sect. I wonder who you two are..."

"It turns out to be Brother Gao from Qingyun Sect. I've long heard of your great name! I'm Zhang Tie from Tianjian Sect, and this is Li Qingyun from Xiaoyao Sect. We all came here because of your reputation, and we hope to have some exchanges and discussions with Brother Gao." Zhang Tie said generously.

"You two are too kind. I also hope to learn a lot from you." Gao Xingchen bowed.

In this way, Gao Xingchen met Li Qingyun and Zhang Tie. The three of them were of similar age and had similar interests, so they soon became friends. They often got together to discuss their cultivation experiences, share their insights, encourage each other, and make progress together. During their exchanges, Gao Xingchen also learned more about the distribution of forces and the cultivation system of the Nine Star Realm, which was of great benefit to his cultivation path.

As the competition progressed, Gao Xingchen encountered increasingly powerful opponents, including some elite disciples from top sects, who possessed unique skills and extraordinary strength, bringing great pressure and challenges to Gao Xingchen.

However, Gao Xingchen did not back down. He always believed that only by constantly challenging himself could he break through his limits and achieve his goals. He carefully analyzed the characteristics of each opponent, looked for their weaknesses, and constantly improved his fighting skills. Every battle was a valuable learning opportunity for him, allowing him to continue to grow in actual combat.

In a battle with an opponent who used the power of thunder and lightning, Gao Xingchen was in a difficult battle. The opponent's attack speed was extremely fast and powerful, and Gao Xingchen was almost hit several times. But he did not give up. He responded calmly, dodged flexibly, and finally seized the opponent's flaw and defeated him with one sword.

Gao Xingchen's outstanding performance won applause and respect from the audience, and also made more people remember this young genius from Qingyun Sect.

However, just as Gao Xingchen was preparing for the next round of competition, a mysterious black shadow suddenly appeared in front of him.

The shadow was wearing a black cape and a mask, so his face couldn't be seen clearly. He said to Gao Xingchen in a low and hoarse voice: "Your dream will become your nightmare."

After saying this, the black shadow disappeared into the crowd without a trace.

Gao Xingchen's heart trembled, and an ominous premonition came over him. He knew that a bigger storm was coming...

The sword flashed like a rainbow, and the thunder roared. Gao Xingchen and his opponent fought fiercely. Both of them were born with extraordinary talents and their moves were exquisite. However, the opponent's moves were ruthless, directly hitting Gao Xingchen's vital points, forcing him to retreat again and again.

"Brother Gao, be careful!" Senior Brother Yang in the spectator booth couldn't help but worry for Gao Xingchen.

Fairy Zhou was even more frightened, her beautiful eyes were filled with worry, and she stared closely at the battle situation.

"Hmph, nothing more than that!" Seeing Gao Xingchen's defensive posture, the opponent felt even more contemptuous. The spear in his hand pierced Gao Xingchen's chest like a poisonous snake.

Gao Xingchen dodged sideways, but the gun still cut his arm, and the blood instantly dyed his clothes red.

"Gao Xingchen is injured!"

"It looks like he's going to lose..."

There was a lot of discussion on the viewing stand, and many people expressed regret for Gao Xingchen.

"Despicable villain!" Senior Brother Yang shouted angrily, but was stopped by Fairy Zhou beside him.

"Brother Yang, don't worry, I believe in Brother Gao!" Fairy Zhou's eyes were firm. She had an inexplicable confidence in Gao Xingchen.

Gao Xingchen endured the severe pain from his wound, staring at his opponent with a sharp gaze. He knew that he must not fall!

"Star Art, sparks set the prairie on fire!" Gao Xingchen roared, and the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, turning into stars in the sky that enveloped his entire body.

The opponent was startled by the sudden attack and was engulfed by the sparks before he could react.

"what……"

The screams resounded through the sky, and when the sparks faded, the opponent had already fallen to the ground, seriously injured and unconscious.

"Gao Xingchen wins!" the referee announced the result of the match.

The audience was silent for a moment, and then broke into thunderous applause and cheers.

"Gao Xingchen! Gao Xingchen! Gao Xingchen!"

Gao Xingchen's name resounded throughout the entire arena, and people were impressed by his tenacious will and strong strength.

Gao Xingchen smiled slightly, bowed to everyone, and then walked down from the stage.

"Junior Brother Gao, are you okay?" Senior Brother Yang and Fairy Zhou hurried over and asked with concern.

"It's okay, just a minor injury." Gao Xingchen shook his head, indicating that he was fine.