The genius who counterattacked the mainland

After saving Weiguang Town, Xu Tiancai's fame soared, making him a hero in the eyes of the masses. His deeds spread widely throughout the universe, earning him admiration and praise. However, behind this glory, Xu Tiancai began to sense subtle changes.

As his fame grew, his social engagements and events increased. Some factions within the Universal Alliance began approaching him, attempting to recruit him to their ranks. In these situations, Xu Tiancai was forced to put on a smiling face and interact with all sorts of people. He began to learn to speak politely and put on a show to maintain his image and status.

At a high-level meeting of the Universal Alliance, Xu Tiancai was invited to give a guest speech. Standing at the podium, he gazed at the crowd, a complex wave of emotions welling up within him. He knew these people weren't just listening to him; they were scrutinizing him, assessing his worth. He began to deliberately emphasize his achievements and contributions to the Universal Alliance, embellishing his remarks with flowery rhetoric. After his speech, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, their praise and admiration pouring out. Yet, Xu Tiancai felt a sense of emptiness within him, as if he were gradually losing himself.

Meanwhile, Xu Tiancai encountered some bottlenecks in his cultivation and exploration of the power of the stars. He found that despite his considerable strength, he still felt powerless when faced with the more complex and mysterious cosmic phenomena. He began to doubt whether he had truly grasped the true meaning of the power of the stars, or whether the power he sought could truly bring him everything he desired.

In terms of relationships, the relationships between Xu Tiancai and Su Yao, Alice, and Lin have become increasingly complex. Su Yao has always been deeply in love with Xu Tiancai, but she gradually senses that he has become somewhat unfamiliar after his rise to fame. She finds that Xu Tiancai is no longer as open and honest with her as before, and their communication has become less and less frequent. Alice, on the other hand, silently watches over Xu Tiancai from the bottom of her heart. She has noticed the changes in Xu Tiancai, but she doesn't know how to help him. Lin has focused more on scientific research. Although she cares about Xu Tiancai, she believes that he should find solutions to his problems on his own.

One day, Xu Tiancai received a mysterious invitation to travel to a remote planet to attend a secret gathering said to be open only to the most powerful minds in the universe. Curious, Xu Tiancai decided to go and find out.

When he arrived at the planet, he discovered the gathering was a luxurious manor hidden in a valley. The manor was filled with powerful individuals from various galaxies, each exuding a powerful aura. As soon as Xu Tiancai entered the manor, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.

At the gathering, Xu Tiancai met some powerful individuals. They shared their experiences in cultivation and their insights into the universe, but Xu Tiancai sensed a deeper meaning hidden in their words. Among them was a man named Carl, who was particularly enthusiastic about Xu Tiancai, constantly praising his achievements and expressing his desire to collaborate with him.

Karl took Xu Tiancai to visit some of the manor's secret facilities and showed him some advanced technology and cultivation resources. Xu Tiancai was attracted by these things and began to imagine how great a breakthrough he would make in his cultivation if he could possess these resources.

However, as he interacted more and more with Carl, Xu Tiancai gradually noticed something amiss. He discovered that Carl's behavior revealed a hidden ambition, and his understanding of the power of the stars seemed beyond ordinary people. Xu Tiancai began to become wary, suspecting that Carl might have ulterior motives.

One evening, Karl invited Xu Tiancai to a secret room, saying he had something important to discuss. Xu Tiancai hesitated, but decided to go. When he entered the room, he noticed a mysterious aura. Karl stood in the center, a strange smile on his face.

"Xu Tiancai, do you know? You have enormous potential. You can become the most powerful existence in the universe." Carl said slowly.

Xu Tiancai looked at Karl without saying anything. He was waiting for Karl's next words.

"However, the path you are taking now is wrong. The Cosmic Alliance is just using you, and they will not really let you exert your full strength. You need to join us. We have a way to help you break through the existing bottleneck and gain real power." Carl continued.

Xu Tiancai's heart moved. He had to admit that Karl's words hit some of his worries deep in his heart. He was indeed dissatisfied with his current situation and was eager to find a way to break through.

"Who are you? What is your purpose?" Xu Tiancai asked vigilantly.

Carl smiled and said, "We are a group of people who pursue true power. We believe that only by breaking the existing order can we create a new universe. And you, Xu Tiancai, will be the key person in our efforts to achieve this goal."

Xu Tiancai's expression grew serious after hearing this. He finally understood that Karl and the others were a group of ambitious individuals intent on subverting the order of the universe. They had set their sights on his strength and potential, hoping to exploit him to achieve their goals.

"I won't go along with you. The power I pursue is to protect the universe, not destroy it." Xu Tiancai said firmly.

Karl's face darkened. "Xu Tiancai, don't refuse a toast. Do you think your current reputation and status can protect you? If you don't join us, you will become our enemy, and we will make you pay a heavy price."

After saying this, Carl suddenly launched an attack at Xu Tiancai. He released a black energy beam from his hand, striking Xu Tiancai. Xu Tiancai quickly dodged and counterattacked with the power of the stars.

The two engaged in a fierce battle in the secret room. Carl was extremely powerful, and his attacks were strange and fierce. Xu Tiancai gradually fell into trouble. He discovered that Carl seemed to have some unique skills in using the power of the stars, which could effectively restrain his attacks.

Just as Xu Tiancai was beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed, he suddenly recalled his experiences in Weiguang Town. He remembered his resolve to protect his hometown and its inhabitants at all costs. At that moment, a powerful force surged within him.

Xu Tiancai concentrated his mind, mobilizing all the star power in his body. A dazzling light emanated from his body. He unleashed his most powerful attack, sending a golden sword energy flying towards Carl. Carl, seeing this, quickly tried to resist with all his might, but he was still knocked back by the powerful force, slamming heavily into the wall of the secret room.

"You...how did you become so strong?" Carl looked at Xu Tiancai in surprise.

Xu Tiancai looked at Karl coldly: "The power I pursue is for protection, and this belief in protection is the true source of my strength. You will never understand."

After saying this, Xu Tiancai turned and left the secret room. He knew that he could no longer be deceived by the glory and temptations of the outside world. He must stick to his heart and continue on the path of pursuing power, working hard to protect the universe and everything he cherished.

After returning to the Universal Alliance, Xu Tiancai began to reflect on his actions and mentality. He realized that in his pursuit of power, he had nearly lost his way. He decided to re-evaluate his cultivation path, focusing more on inner cultivation and understanding the essence of power.

Regarding his relationships, Xu Tiancai also proactively communicated with Su Yao, Alice, and Lin. He apologized to Su Yao, admitting that he had neglected her feelings after becoming famous, and expressed his commitment to cherishing their relationship even more. He also frankly expressed his feelings towards Alice, expressing his hope for a good relationship. Lin encouraged Xu Tiancai to continue his efforts in scientific research and cultivation, believing that he would find his own path.

After this incident, Xu Tiancai has become more mature and resolute. He knows his journey is still long, and countless challenges await him. But he is no longer afraid, for he has found his true source of strength: the faith of protection. With this faith, he will continue to stride towards the pinnacle of the universe, writing his own legendary story...