bookrandom Chapter 111 Starlight
Chapter 111 Starlight
Gao Xingchen did not sleep all night. Nan Li's words were like a huge rock, pressing on his heart and making him breathless. He did not know where this "undercurrent" came from and how it would strike. Unease and anxiety entangled his thoughts like vines, making it impossible for him to practice quietly.
As soon as the sky was light, Gao Xingchen got up and left the room. He came to the courtyard, but found that Nanli was not there. There was a letter on the table, which was left by Nanli.
Gao Xingchen opened the letter with trembling hands, and the beautiful handwriting appeared on the paper:
"Xingchen, when you see this letter, I have already left to track down the source of the 'undercurrent'. I know you must be full of doubts and uneasiness, but please believe me, I will find out as soon as possible and come back to protect you.
During this time, you must take good care of yourself and don't lose your composure because of my departure. I know you have the determination and potential to become the master of the star field. Don't be intimidated by the difficulties in front of you. You must believe in yourself.
Xingchen, I am always by your side. No matter what happens, never forget this."
There was still a faint fragrance on the letter, which was Nan Li's unique scent. Gao Xingchen held the letter tightly, tears blurring his eyes. Nan Li's words were like a warm current, flowing into his cold heart and dispelling the haze in his heart.
"Nanli, don't worry, I won't let you down!" Gao Xingchen clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. He decided not to run away anymore, he would take the initiative to face the upcoming challenges, he would become stronger for himself and for Nanli!
Gao Xingchen found Xiao Hei who was practicing, stroked its furry head, and handed it Nan Li's letter. "Xiao Hei, let's go find her!"
The man and the beast ran in the direction where Nan Li left. Gao Xingchen didn't know what was waiting for him, but he knew that he had to go because he wanted to protect everything he cherished.
As the sun set, Gao Xingchen finally found Nanli in a valley. At this time, Nanli was sitting cross-legged on a boulder with her eyes closed. Feeling Gao Xingchen's breath, Nanli slowly opened her eyes, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"How did you come?"
"I came to find you." Gao Xingchen's tone was firm, "I don't want you to face danger alone."
Nan Li looked at the resolute young man in front of her, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She stood up and walked to Gao Xingchen, reached out and stroked his cheek, and said softly: "Silly boy, now that you are here, I am more worried about your safety."
"I'm not afraid." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand with a firm look in his eyes, "As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of anything."
Nan Li was touched. She knew that Gao Xingchen had really grown up and was no longer the boy who needed her protection.
The two stood hugging each other, the afterglow of the setting sun falling on them, making their figures look particularly slender. Behind them was the boundless night sky, dotted with stars, as if blessing them.
"Nanli, tell me about your investigation results." Gao Xingchen broke the silence first.
Nanli nodded and told Gao Xingchen everything she knew.
As night fell, the sky was full of stars. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li sat side by side on the top of the mountain, looking at the twinkling lights in the distance, with a lot of thoughts in their minds. What was waiting for them?
Nan Li's story was like a thunderclap, exploding in Gao Xingchen's mind. It turned out that this "undercurrent" did not come from within the Nine Star Realm, but from an unknown force outside the realm. They were lurking in the dark, intending to get their hands on the resources and power of the Nine Star Realm.
Gao Xingchen was filled with anger and worry after learning the truth. He clenched his fists, with fire burning in his eyes: "I will never let these guys go!"
Nan Li looked at the young man in front of her who was full of justice, and her heart was filled with relief. She knew that Gao Xingchen had already realized that he would become the master of the star field, and he would no longer fight alone.
“Xingchen, you must remember that your goal is to become the master of the star field and protect the peace of the Nine Star Realm. And to achieve this goal, you need more powerful power.” Nanli said earnestly.
Gao Xingchen nodded. He knew Nan Li was right. He took a deep breath and his eyes became very determined: "I will work hard to become stronger, and then defeat all those guys!"
In this way, accompanied by Nan Li, Gao Xingchen resumed his arduous training. He practiced hard day and night, constantly breaking through his own limits. Nan Li carefully guided him, explained the difficulties in his training, and helped him improve his strength faster.
Xiao Hei also joined the training team. Although it was just a spirit beast, it possessed extraordinary talent and strength. When Gao Xingchen was practicing, Xiao Hei would also imitate his movements and practice hard.
The interaction between Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei added a lot of joy to the boring training life. Whenever Gao Xingchen felt tired, Xiao Hei would run to him and rub his legs with his furry head, as if to cheer him up.
"Xiao Hei, you also have to work hard on your training. When we become stronger, we can go on adventures together to farther places!" Gao Xingchen said with a smile, touching Xiao Hei's head.
"Awooo!" Xiao Hei shouted excitedly, as if responding to Gao Xingchen's words.
As time went by, Gao Xingchen's strength continued to improve. He felt that the power in his body was getting stronger and stronger, like a star about to explode, emitting dazzling light.
However, Gao Xingchen did not become complacent because he knew that the enemy he was facing was extremely powerful and he needed to work harder.
"Xingchen, your strength is improving rapidly, but you must also remember that the path of cultivation is never-ending. Only by constantly surpassing yourself can you finally stand at the top." Nanli looked at Gao Xingchen and said earnestly.
"I understand, Nanli." Gao Xingchen nodded, his eyes full of gratitude. He knew that Nanli had always been thinking about him, and she was like a beacon, guiding him in the direction of progress.
In addition to training, Gao Xingchen also actively communicated with other disciples in the sect to enhance the relationship between them. He found that although these disciples had different talents, they all had a desire to become stronger.
Gao Xingchen shared his experience of cultivation with everyone and humbly asked other disciples for advice. He believed that unity is strength, and only by working together can we finally defeat the evil forces and protect the peace of the Nine Star Realm.
However, Gao Xingchen didn't know that a bigger crisis was quietly approaching...
In addition to cultivation, Gao Xingchen did not isolate himself. He actively participated in sect activities, exchanged ideas with other disciples, and enhanced their friendship. He found that although these fellow disciples had different talents, they all had a desire to become stronger and protect the Nine Stars Realm.
"Senior Brother Gao, your 'Star Art' is truly powerful. You can utilize the star power to such perfection!" A thin junior fellow looked at Gao Xingchen with admiration.
Gao Xingchen smiled and shook his head: "No, no, I'm still far away. Only if we work together and make progress together can we better protect the Nine Star Realm." He shared his experience in cultivation with everyone without reservation, and humbly asked other disciples for advice and discussed the way of cultivation together.
At night, the moonlight poured down on the martial arts training ground. Gao Xingchen was practicing the assassination techniques taught by Nan Li. Nan Li's figure was like a ghost, his movements were as fast as lightning, and his moves were deadly yet silent. Gao Xingchen was concentrating and trying hard to learn these techniques that were completely different from his previous training.
"Xingchen, the way of a killer is to be patient and decisive. You must learn to hide your breath and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy when he is off guard." Nanli instructed while demonstrating various techniques.
Gao Xingchen nodded. He knew that Nanli taught him these skills so that he could better protect himself in battle. He secretly made up his mind to work hard to master these skills and live up to Nanli's painstaking efforts.
As the days passed, Gao Xingchen's strength grew day by day, and he was full of confidence in the challenges ahead. However, the gears of fate turned quietly, pushing him and Nan Li into an unknown abyss.
On this day, Gao Xingchen was practicing, when suddenly, a paper crane flew through the window and landed lightly in front of him. The paper crane was completely black, emitting a strange aura. Gao Xingchen's heart trembled, and he slowly unfolded the paper crane, only to see a short line of words written on it:
"Three days later, the Black Water Pond, the Life and Death Stage, will be waiting for you."
There was no signature or inscription, only cold murderous intent permeating between the lines. Gao Xingchen clenched the paper crane in his hand, and an ominous premonition surged into his heart.
"What's wrong?" Nan Li noticed that Gao Xingchen was acting strangely, and walked up to him and asked.
Gao Xingchen handed the paper crane to Nan Li and said in a deep voice: "Someone challenged me to a duel on the Black Water Pond Life and Death Arena."
Nan Li took the paper crane and carefully examined the writing on it, frowning slightly: "This writing... seems to be written by 'Shadow'."
"Shadow?" Gao Xingchen was shocked. "Could it be that notorious assassin organization?"
"That's right." Nan Li nodded solemnly, "The Shadow acts in a secretive and ruthless way. This time, they suddenly issued a challenge to you. I'm afraid they have bad intentions."
A cold light flashed in Gao Xingchen's eyes. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "No matter who it is, I will not back down!"
"Xingchen, this matter is of great importance. We must make long-term plans." Nanli said calmly, "The power of the Shadow is unfathomable. We must figure out their purpose before we can formulate a countermeasure."
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath. He knew Nan Li was right. He nodded, his eyes firm: "Okay, let's go meet this 'Shadow' and see what they want to do!"