Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 345 Precarious

The deafening explosion echoed in the valley, as if foreshadowing a bigger storm was about to come. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li fled the valley, with the enemy's deafening shouts of killing behind them. They didn't know whether the mysterious man could withstand the enemy's pursuit, and they were full of worries.

"We must get back to Xingchen Pavilion as soon as possible!" Gao Xingchen's face was solemn, and he had a vague ominous premonition in his heart.

Nanli nodded, and the two of them no longer hesitated. They turned into two streams of light and rushed towards the direction of the Star Pavilion.

However, when they rushed back to the Xingchen Pavilion, the scene before them terrified them. The Xingchen Pavilion, which used to be solemn and dignified, was now engulfed in raging flames, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Shouts of killing, screams, and the sound of houses collapsing were intertwined, like a purgatory on earth.

"How could this happen?!" Gao Xingchen's eyes were red, and his heart was filled with anger and self-blame. He never thought that in the short time that he and Nan Li were away, Xingchen Pavilion would suffer such a devastating blow.

"Xingchen, now is not the time to blame yourself. We must control the situation first!" Nanli's calm voice pulled Gao Xingchen back from the pain.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He looked around and found that the disciples of Xingchen Pavilion were in chaos. Some were struggling to resist the enemy's attack, while others were panicking and fleeing everywhere.

"All disciples listen up, form a defensive formation and resist the enemy!" Gao Xingchen's voice rang out like a huge bell, spreading throughout the battlefield.

Hearing Gao Xingchen's voice, the originally panicked disciples seemed to have found their backbone, gradually calmed down, and began to form a defensive formation according to his orders to resist the enemy's attack.

However, the enemy's offensive was too fierce, and although the disciples of Xingchen Pavilion fought hard, they were still defeated. Many disciples were injured in the battle, and some even lost their lives.

"Master, what should we do now?" Xuanfeng, covered in blood, came to Gao Xingchen and asked anxiously.

Gao Xingchen looked at the tragic scene in front of him, feeling powerless. He knew that with the current strength of Xingchen Pavilion, it was impossible to resist the enemy's attack.

At this moment, a disciple ran to Gao Xingchen in panic and shouted in fear: "Master, it's bad! Alliance Leader Zhao is leading a large army to attack us!"

Hearing this news, everyone's faces became even uglier. Alliance Leader Zhao was the leader of the enemy army, and his strength was unfathomable. He personally led the army and came, obviously intending to completely destroy the Xingchen Pavilion.

"Hahaha, Gao Xingchen, your doomsday has come!" Alliance Leader Zhao's voice came from a distance, full of pride and ridicule.

Gao Xingchen clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination. He knew that this was a life-and-death battle, and he absolutely could not retreat!

Nan Li came to Gao Xingchen, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Xingchen, no matter what happens, I will face it with you."

Feeling Nan Li's warmth and determination, Gao Xingchen felt a strong power surge in his heart. He looked at the panicked disciples in front of him and said loudly: "Everyone, I know everyone is scared, but we can't give up hope! Xingchen Pavilion is our common home, we must not let it be destroyed! Today, we must live and die with Xingchen Pavilion!"

Gao Xingchen's words were like a flash of lightning, breaking through the haze that enveloped everyone's hearts. The disciples raised their heads one after another, and the flame of hope rekindled in their eyes.

"Live and die with the Xingchen Pavilion!"

The deafening roar resounded through the sky. In the raging fire, the disciples of Xingchen Pavilion gathered again, ready for the final battle. However, facing the powerful leader Zhao, can they really defend their homeland?

"Xingchen, no matter what happens, I will face it with you." Nanli's gentle voice sounded in Gao Xingchen's ears, like the warm winter sun, dispelling the chill in his heart.

Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and felt more at ease. He looked at the panicked disciples in front of him, knowing that he could not fall down, as the fate of Xingchen Pavilion was now in his hands.

“Everyone, don’t panic!” Nan Li’s voice was cold and firm, like a faint orchid in a valley, calming the fear in everyone’s hearts. “Xingchen Pavilion has stood for hundreds of years and has gone through many hardships. We will never give up easily! Believe in yourself, believe in Xingchen Pavilion!”

Nan Li's words were like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, rekindling the fighting spirit of the originally wavering disciples. They all tightened their weapons and looked firmly at the enemy in front of them.

"Madam is right! Let's fight them!"

"Swear to protect Xingchen Pavilion to the death!"

The disciples were very excited and shouted loudly with great enthusiasm.

Nan Li looked at the scene in front of her and felt a little relieved. She knew that she could not defeat a powerful enemy just by relying on passion and courage. Xingchen Pavilion was now under attack from all sides, with people inside in panic and powerful enemies outside. If she wanted to overcome this difficulty, she had to think calmly and make a careful plan.

"Xuanfeng, what's the situation of the enemy?" Nanli turned to look at Xuanfeng beside him and asked calmly.

"Madam, the enemy is coming in large numbers and with great force, and..." Xuanfeng hesitated to speak, his expression solemn.

"And what? Feel free to say it." Nan Li frowned slightly.

"Moreover, according to the intelligence we have collected, Alliance Leader Zhao seems to have received support from some mysterious force. His strength has greatly increased. Even the spies we have planted inside the enemy army are unable to detect the specific situation." Xuanfeng's voice was low, with a hint of worry.

Nan Li's face became more solemn when he heard this. Alliance Leader Zhao was already a powerful master, and now with the support of the mysterious power, his strength has reached a new level, which is undoubtedly worse for Xingchen Pavilion.

"It seems that we have to prepare for the worst." Nanli took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Madam, what should we do now?" Xuan Feng asked anxiously.

"The enemy is coming with such force that we should not confront them head-on." Nan Li pondered for a moment, "Pass the order down, all disciples, stay put and wait. No one is allowed to act without my order."

"Yes!" Xuanfeng took the order and left.

Nan Li looked at the flames rising into the sky in the distance, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind. Xingchen Pavilion was built on the mountain, with a dangerous terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack. This was not only the natural barrier of Xingchen Pavilion, but also their last resort.

"I hope it's not too late..." Nan Li murmured to himself, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

At this moment, a disciple hurried over and reported in a panic, "Madam, Military Advisor Sun wants to see you!"

"Military Advisor Sun?" Nan Li's heart moved. Could it be that he has thought of a countermeasure?

"Please come in!" Nan Li made a prompt decision. Military Advisor Sun has always been resourceful and may be able to bring a turning point to the current predicament.

A moment later, Military Advisor Sun walked hurriedly into the hall. He had a serious expression and a furrowed brow, and it was obvious that he was very worried about the current situation.

"Military Advisor, what's the situation?" Gao Xingchen stepped forward and asked anxiously.

"Reporting to Pavilion Master, the situation is not optimistic." Military Advisor Sun said in a deep voice, "The enemy is coming with great force and is well-trained. It is obvious that they are well prepared. What's more difficult is that Alliance Leader Zhao has been blessed with mysterious power and his strength is unfathomable. A head-on confrontation is extremely disadvantageous for us."

"Then according to the military advisor, how should we respond?" Nan Li asked.

Military Advisor Sun hesitated for a moment, and scanned the map, finally landing on a dense forest behind the Xingchen Pavilion. "We can use the terrain advantage of the Xingchen Pavilion to lure the enemy deeper, and then..."

Military Advisor Sun leaned close to Gao Xingchen and whispered a few words. Gao Xingchen's expression became solemn as he spoke.

"Is this... too risky?" Gao Xingchen hesitated. Although this plan had the opportunity to inflict heavy damage on the enemy, it also involved huge risks. If one was not careful, Xingchen Pavilion would be doomed.

"Master, in extraordinary times, we must do extraordinary things!" Military Advisor Sun said firmly, "We have no way out now. The only way we can fight our way out is to give it our all!"

Just as Gao Xingchen was still hesitating, a black shadow appeared silently in the hall. It was the mysterious man.

"Master, don't worry. I have a treasure here that may be able to help you." The mysterious man said, taking out a crystal clear jade pendant from his arms and handing it to Gao Xingchen.

"This item is called the 'Mountain Protection Seal'. It can enhance the defense of the Star Pavilion and resist foreign invasion." The mysterious man explained.

Gao Xingchen took the jade pendant, which was warm to the touch and emanated a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation, which made his originally shaken heart firm again.

"Thank you for your help, senior!" Gao Xingchen bowed solemnly to the mysterious man, his heart full of gratitude.

“No need to thank me. I just don’t want to see the Star Pavilion destroyed.” The mysterious man waved his hand, and then his figure flashed and disappeared on the spot, as if he had never appeared.

Gao Xingchen looked at the mountain protection seal in his hand, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "Okay, I will follow the military advisor's plan!"

He turned to look at Nanli and Xuanfeng, "Madam, Xuanfeng, go and make arrangements immediately. Make sure to complete the trap in the shortest possible time!"

"Yes!" Nanli and Xuanfeng took the order and left. They knew that a decisive battle that would determine the fate of Xingchen Pavilion was about to begin.

Just as they were busy preparing fortifications, a disciple came running over with a letter in his hand, "Master, the head of the Nan family sent someone to deliver an urgent letter!"

Gao Xingchen took the letter, opened it, and his face suddenly became extremely solemn. The letter did not contain much content, but it revealed a shocking secret about Nanli's life experience, and this secret might very well affect the future of Xingchen Pavilion...

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, suppressed the contents of the letter in his heart, and looked at the busy Nan Li with a complicated expression. He knew that now was not the time to worry about these things, Xingchen Pavilion was in danger and could not afford any mistakes.

He carefully put the letter away, walked quickly to the map, pointed to the dense forest behind the Star Pavilion, and said to Military Advisor Sun: "Military Advisor, let's do as you say. We will use the Star Pavilion as bait to lure the enemy into this dense forest, and then..."

Gao Xingchen's voice was deep and firm, and every word he spoke was filled with his determination to fight to the death. Nanli and Xuanfeng also walked to the map and listened carefully to Gao Xingchen's deployment.

"Madam, you take Xuanfeng and some disciples to set the trap. Make sure it is covert and quick." Gao Xingchen turned to look at Nanli, with an unquestionable command in his tone.

"Xingchen, don't worry, I know what to do." A trace of worry flashed across Nanli's eyes, but it was soon replaced by determination. She knew that now was not the time to be sentimental, and only by doing her best could she protect Xingchen Pavilion and their common home.

Nan Li and Xuan Feng followed the order and led the elite disciples of Xingchen Pavilion to set traps in the dense forest according to Gao Xingchen's deployment, preparing to give Zhao a "surprise". Gao Xingchen summoned the remaining disciples and began to reinforce the defenses of Xingchen Pavilion in preparation for the upcoming decisive battle.

The Xingchen Pavilion was bustling with activity, and everyone's face was filled with solemnity and determination. They knew that this battle would determine the survival of the Xingchen Pavilion, and no one dared to slack off.

As night fell, the Xingchen Pavilion was enveloped in a tense atmosphere. Gao Xingchen stood on the attic, looking into the distance, feeling mixed emotions. The secret of Nanli's life experience was like a huge rock, pressing on his heart, making him breathless.

"Master, what are you thinking about?" Military Advisor Sun walked to Gao Xingchen and asked softly.

Gao Xingchen retracted his gaze and shook his head, "Nothing, I'm just a little worried about tomorrow's battle."

"Master, don't worry too much. We have made all the necessary preparations and I believe we can defeat the enemy." Military Advisor Sun consoled.

Gao Xingchen forced a smile and said nothing. He opened his palm and looked at the letter from the Nan family, feeling uneasy. What secrets did Nan Li hide in her life? What impact would this secret have on Xingchen Pavilion?