Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

The battle for the spiritual mine ended in a melee, with several major forces fighting each other to the point of bloodshed, and in the end no one was able to completely occupy the treasure land containing abundant spiritual energy. Gao Xingchen, Nanli, Xuanfeng, and Ling'er successfully escaped from the melee with their tacit cooperation and outstanding strength, and brought back a sufficient number of spiritual stones.

After returning to the sect, Gao Xingchen immediately went to find Pharmacist Li who taught him how to refine pills, hoping to refine more powerful pills to help him make further progress on the road of cultivation. Pharmacist Li looked at the spiritual stones Gao Xingchen brought back, stroked his beard, and his eyes were full of praise: "Not bad, Xingchen, you really did not disappoint my expectations."

"It's all thanks to my master's good teaching." Gao Xingchen answered modestly.

"However..." Pharmacist Li changed the subject, "If you want to refine a higher-level elixir, these spirit stones alone are not enough. You also need an extremely rare medicinal material..."

"What medicinal herbs?" Gao Xingchen asked hurriedly.

“Star Grass.” Pharmacist Li slowly uttered three words, “This grass is emerald green, with stars dotted on its leaves. Legend has it that it was nurtured by the power of the stars. It can greatly improve the quality of elixirs and can even be used to refine the legendary elixir.”

"Master, do you think this is it?" Gao Xingchen asked, taking out the herbs he had accidentally obtained a few days ago.

Pharmacist Li was surprised. He took the herb and examined it carefully. Then he shook his head and said, "It's just a weed. It must have grown near the spiritual mine and was contaminated by spiritual energy, which is why it looks like a spiritual herb."

"Master, do you know where to find this herb?" Gao Xingchen asked, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Pharmacist Li shook his head and sighed, "Star Grass is extremely rare. I have only seen records about it in ancient books. It is said that a thousand miles north of the sect, there is a place called the 'Valley of Death'. The spiritual energy there is extremely abundant, but it is also full of dangers. It is said that there are powerful monsters guarding it, and many people who enter it have never come out again... According to legend, Star Grass grows in that valley."

Gao Xingchen's heart trembled. He knew what Pharmacist Li meant by the "Valley of Death". It was a place where one could be in danger of death. But his determination to become stronger was firm. He was eager to improve his strength and protect the people he wanted to protect.

"Master, I want to go to the 'Valley of Death' to look for star grass!" Gao Xingchen said in a firm tone.

Pharmacist Li looked at him deeply, without saying anything, but sighed softly. He knew that he could not stop Gao Xingchen's determination, just like he had once embarked on an adventurous journey without hesitation in pursuit of a higher realm.

The rumors of the "Death Valley" stirred up a storm in Gao Xingchen's heart, and also made him look forward to the upcoming challenges. He knew that this journey was full of unknowns and dangers, but he believed that as long as he persevered, he would be able to find the star grass and achieve his goal.

"I'll go with you." A cold voice sounded, and Nan Li walked to Gao Xingchen's side without her knowing when, with a firm look in her eyes. She had also heard about the dangers of the "Death Valley", but she would never let Gao Xingchen face it alone.

Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He held Nan Li's hand and said solemnly: "Okay, let's go together."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li made sufficient preparations for this adventure. They bought a large number of talismans and elixirs, and consulted Pharmacist Li about the various dangers and countermeasures that might be encountered in the "Death Valley".

Three days later, at dawn, Gao Xingchen and Nanli bid farewell to Li Yaoshi, Xuanfeng and Ling'er, and embarked on the journey to the "Valley of Death".

The "Death Valley" is located deep in a towering mountain range. The valley entrance is shrouded in dense miasma, and it is eerie and terrifying. As soon as Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stepped into the valley, they felt a chilling breath coming towards them, which made them shudder.

"Be careful!" Nan Li shouted softly, and drew the sword in his hand. A sharp sword energy cut a giant python that attacked from the side into two pieces.

Gao Xingchen also reacted, waving the long knife in his hand and forcing back several poisonous bats that pounced on him.

"The monsters here are really powerful!" Gao Xingchen said with lingering fear.

"Well, we have to be extremely alert and handle it carefully." Nanli said.

The two of them cut through the thorns and went deep into the valley. The air was filled with the smell of decay, and the towering trees blocked the sunlight, making the entire valley seem even darker and damper.

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from the front, and the ground began to tremble. A huge bear appeared in front of them, with a fierce light flashing in its eyes.

"Be careful, this is a third-level monster, it's very powerful!" Nan Li warned.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not dare to be careless and joined forces to fight the giant bear. With the flash of swords and the stirring of spiritual energy, a thrilling battle began.

After a fierce battle, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li finally joined forces to repel the giant bear. Both of them were slightly injured, but fortunately they were not seriously injured.

"It seems that 'Death Valley' is indeed worthy of its reputation!" Gao Xingchen said, panting.

"Well, let's keep going. The star grass should be deep in the valley." Nanli said.

The two continued to go deeper into the valley, encountering several waves of attacks from monsters along the way, but they were all successfully resolved.

Finally, after going through many dangers, they arrived at a deep valley. The spiritual energy here was rich, with birds singing and flowers blooming, which formed a sharp contrast with the gloomy and terrifying other parts of the valley.

Next to a huge rock, there grows a strange plant with a completely green body and star-like leaves dotted with stars.

"It's star grass!" Gao Xingchen exclaimed in surprise.

Just as Gao Xingchen was about to pick the star grass, a figure dressed in black and wearing a bamboo hat suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way...

Deep in the valley, there was a refreshing fragrance, completely different from the smell of corruption they had encountered before. The flowers and plants were lush and colorful, as if they had strayed into a paradise. Next to a huge bluestone, there grew a strange plant. It was emerald green, with stars dotted on its leaves, emitting a bright glow. It was the star grass they had been looking for.

Gao Xingchen was so excited that he quickly stepped forward and was about to reach out to pick it when a deep voice sounded in his ear: "If you want the star grass, you must pass my test."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were startled and looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a figure in black clothes and a bamboo hat with an unclear face appearing in front of them. He was tall and straight, and exuded a powerful aura that made people dare not underestimate him.

"Who are you?" Gao Xingchen asked vigilantly.

"I am the guardian of this star grass," the man in black said calmly, "If you want to get it, you must prove that you are worthy of it."

"How to prove it?" Gao Xingchen asked.

The man in black didn't say anything, but just stretched out his finger and pointed it into the air, and a beam of light shot towards the open space in front of Gao Xingchen. When the light faded, a complex array pattern appeared on the ground, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"If you want the star grass, you have to go through this formation. Remember, you only have one chance." After the man in black said this, he stepped aside and observed Gao Xingchen quietly.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and looked at the formation in front of him with a determined look. He could feel the powerful energy contained in the formation. If he was not careful, he would be swallowed by the power of the formation. But his belief in becoming stronger became stronger, and he would never give up easily.

Nan Li walked to Gao Xingchen, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Be careful, I will wait for you here."

Gao Xingchen turned to look at Nan Li, his eyes full of gratitude and love. He nodded and resolutely stepped into the formation.

As Gao Xingchen stepped into the formation, it activated instantly, and rays of light shot up into the sky, enveloping Gao Xingchen. Gao Xingchen only felt a powerful force attacking him, trying to tear him apart. He did not dare to be careless, and quickly circulated the spiritual energy in his body to resist the attack of the formation.

Time passed by minute by minute, Gao Xingchen was struggling in the formation. His clothes were soaked with sweat, his face was pale, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. But he still did not give up, and his eyes still flashed with determination.

The man in black stood aside, silently observing Gao Xingchen's performance in the formation. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but more of it was worry. This formation was set up by him to protect the Star Grass. It was so powerful that even he himself did not dare to try it easily. He didn't know if Gao Xingchen could hold on to the end...

The man in black waved his sleeves, and a gentle force lifted up Gao Xingchen, who was about to collapse. Gao Xingchen was startled and was about to resist, but he heard the man in black say in a deep voice: "Your perseverance and talent have been recognized by me, Xingchen Grass, you can take it."

Gao Xingchen was delighted when he heard this. He looked up and saw that the originally violent formation had calmed down. In the center of the formation, the glowing star grass seemed within reach. He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and slowly walked towards the star grass.

The man in black looked at Gao Xingchen's back, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He had been guarding the Star Grass for many years and had seen countless people who wanted to seize the Star Grass, but most of them were greedy and selfish and could not be trained. But Gao Xingchen was different. He had clear eyes and a firm will. Most importantly, he had a tenacious spirit in his heart that would not admit defeat, which gave him hope.

Gao Xingchen walked to the Star Grass and carefully dug it out of the ground. As soon as he touched the Star Grass, a cool breath flowed through his palm and all over his body, refreshing him. He put the Star Grass in his arms, turned around and bowed deeply to the man in black, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your help, senior."

The man in black waved his hand and said, "The Star Herb is a magical thing from heaven and earth, and it is obtained by those who are destined to have it. Now that you have it, make good use of it and don't let it down."

"The younger generation will keep in mind the teachings of the elders." Gao Xingchen said solemnly.

The man in black nodded, and his figure slowly disappeared into the air, as if he had never appeared.

Gao Xingchen looked at the place where the man in black disappeared, his heart filled with awe. He knew that this mysterious man in black must be a hermit, and he was able to obtain the Star Grass because he had the approval of this hermit.