Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Gao Xingchen held the thin letter in his hand. The paper conveyed a cold temperature, but it burned the hope in his heart. Lin Feng, the fellow apprentice who was once as close as a brother, now forced him into a dead end in the name of a duel.

"Xingchen, what happened?" Nanli was keenly aware of Gao Xingchen's emotional fluctuations, and there was a hint of worry in his cold voice.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and slowly unfolded the letter of challenge. The flamboyant handwriting on it seemed to carry mockery and murderous intent, stinging his eyes.

"Lin Feng wants to duel with me," Gao Xingchen said in a low voice, every word seemed to be squeezed out of his chest, "It's at Broken Soul Peak outside the sect."

“What?!” Xuan Feng snatched the challenge letter, his handsome face instantly covered with gloom, “He wants to kill you! Broken Soul Peak is extremely dangerous, he clearly has bad intentions!”

Gao Xingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. He knew the malicious intent behind Lin Feng's move, but he had no choice. "I have to go. Only in this way can I prove my innocence and resolve this matter completely."

"Xingchen, are you crazy? Lin Feng has gone crazy, you are no match for him at all!" Ling'er exclaimed, her eyes red, her worry evident in her words.

Nan Li gently held Gao Xingchen's hand, and the cold touch brought a hint of warmth. "Xingchen, no matter what decision you make, we will support you. Even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire, we will accompany you!"

Gao Xingchen's heart warmed up, and he looked at these friends who cared about him, his eyes flashing with emotion. He knew that he was not alone, and for them, he must also win this duel.

"Thank you, but I can't let you take risks. This is a grudge between Lin Feng and me, and we must resolve it ourselves." Gao Xingchen said in a firm tone, his eyes revealing an unprecedented determination.

Xuan Feng wanted to persuade him again, but was stopped by Nan Li. She looked at Gao Xingchen deeply and nodded slightly, indicating that she understood his choice.

As night fell, Gao Xingchen came to the top of Broken Soul Peak alone, looking at the starry sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew that tomorrow's battle would be extremely dangerous, but he was ready. For himself, for his friends, and for the justice in his heart, he must go all out!

At the top of Broken Soul Peak, the night wind was fierce, scraping across Gao Xingchen's face like a knife. He tightened his clothes and looked up at the starry sky. The stars were like broken diamonds scattered across the sky, but they could not illuminate his confused heart at the moment.

Tomorrow's battle will determine life and death. Lin Feng's betrayal and determination are like a brand engraved in his mind, lingering. Could it be that the brotherhood they once had could not withstand the temptation of power?

Gao Xingchen couldn't help but recall the scene when he first entered the sect. At that time, Lin Feng was full of vigor and vitality. He practiced martial arts and sparred with him. The two were as close as brothers and promised to carry forward the sect together. Now, with the oath still ringing in his ears, Lin Feng went astray because of a little jealousy and even wanted to put him to death.

"Am I really wrong?" Gao Xingchen murmured to himself, a trace of confusion and self-doubt rising from deep in his heart. He practiced hard and made continuous breakthroughs. What was it for? Was it for personal glory or for the future of the sect?

At this moment, Gao Xingchen's mind flashed with the kind face of his master and the expectant eyes of his fellow disciples. He suddenly realized that his dream was not only for his personal honor, but also for the protection of the sect and the well-being of all disciples.

"Lin Feng, you have lost your way, but I will not give up. I will protect the future of the sect and everyone's hope!" Gao Xingchen clenched his fists, and a blazing fire rekindled in his eyes. He turned around and prepared to go down the mountain to continue making final preparations for tomorrow's duel.

However, just as he turned around, he saw a faint light flashing in the woods not far away. Gao Xingchen's heart moved and he slowly walked over.

Pushing aside the dense branches, Gao Xingchen discovered that there was a cave entrance hidden deep in the woods. The entrance was covered by rocks and it would be difficult to find without careful inspection.

"Why is there a secret passage here?" Gao Xingchen wondered, feeling uneasy. He felt that this secret passage might be related to Lin Feng, and might even hide some unknown secrets.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and decided to go in and find out what was going on. He drew the long sword from his waist and walked into the cave carefully. In the darkness, it seemed that something was waiting for him...

Gao Xingchen clenched the hilt of the sword, and the cold light reflected by the sword illuminated his resolute face at the moment. He decided to explore this secret passage first and uncover the secrets hidden in it.

The secret passage was dark and damp, winding and twisting, and no one knew where it led. Gao Xingchen moved forward cautiously with the weak light, taking every step carefully, guarding against possible traps. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he heard the sound of a conversation in front of him. Gao Xingchen was startled, and he walked over quietly with light steps.

"Lin Feng, are you sure this operation is foolproof? If it fails, we're all finished!" A rough voice said with a hint of uneasiness.

"Don't worry, I have arranged everything. As long as we wait until the full moon night, with the help of internal and external forces, we will be able to take down Qingyun Sect in one fell swoop!" Lin Feng's voice was filled with viciousness and complacency.

Gao Xingchen hid in the dark, his heart was filled with turmoil. Through the cracks in the stone, he saw Lin Feng sitting with several men in black, with several blueprints scattered on the ground. Gao Xingchen took a closer look and found that it was actually the defense map of Qingyun Sect!

"As long as we get the Qingyun Sect's treasure, we will be able to dominate the entire Nine Star Realm. At that time, we will enjoy endless wealth and glory!" Lin Feng's eyes flashed with greed.

Gao Xingchen clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white due to the force. He finally understood that this duel was not just a personal grudge, but a crucial battle for the survival of the entire Qingyun Sect! Lin Feng colluded with foreign enemies and intended to seize the sect's treasure. He deserved death!

Gao Xingchen did not alert the enemy, he quietly retreated to the secret passage, and deeply imprinted the conversation between Lin Feng and others and the drawings he saw in his mind. He must report this matter to his master as soon as possible, so that everyone can prepare in advance and crush Lin Feng's conspiracy!

After returning to his residence, Gao Xingchen went to the Elders' Council without any hesitation and told the elders of the sect what he had seen and heard. After listening to his report, the elders' faces became extremely solemn.

"Xingchen, you have made a great contribution this time! If you hadn't discovered Lin Feng's conspiracy in time, the consequences would be disastrous!" The elder said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, we will definitely support you with all our strength and protect Qingyun Sect together!"

A raging fire burned in Gao Xingchen's heart. He knew that an even more difficult battle would be waiting for him next, but he would never back down, because what he had to protect was not only his own dream, but also the future of the entire Qingyun Sect!