Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 290: Dreams Blocked

"Heavenly Punishment"? Gao Xingchen and Nan Li exchanged glances. They had never heard of this name. What kind of organization dared to provoke Xingchen Pavilion so blatantly?

"Did they leave any words behind?" Nanli asked calmly, trying to find clues from the disciple's description.

The disciple tried hard to recall and said in a trembling voice: "They... they said that the Star Pavilion's delusion of changing the structure of the Nine Star Realm is simply a foolish dream and overestimating its own capabilities! They also said... they also said that they would make the Star Pavilion pay the price!"

Gao Xingchen clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. The rise of Xingchen Pavilion had affected the interests of the old forces, and those sects that stuck to tradition and did not seek progress naturally regarded Xingchen Pavilion as a thorn in their side.

"It seems that we have touched someone's reverse scale." Gao Xingchen said in a cold tone, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Pavilion Master, what should we do now?" Xuan Feng asked worriedly. Although Xingchen Pavilion was developing rapidly, its foundation was still shallow. Facing a powerful enemy of unknown origin like "Heavenly Punishment", its chances of winning were not great.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order down, all Xingchen Pavilion disciples should strengthen their vigilance and guard against the attack of 'Heavenly Punishment'! In addition, send someone to investigate the details of 'Heavenly Punishment'. I want to know everything about them!"

"Yes!" Xuanfeng took the order and left.

However, the development of things is far more complicated than they imagined. The action of "Heavenly Punishment" is just the beginning, and an invisible pressure begins to loom over the Star Pavilion.

Some sects that originally had high hopes for the Star Pavilion chose to remain silent under the threat of "heavenly punishment". Some even began to openly mock the Star Pavilion's philosophy, calling them "a group of unrealistic dreamers".

"Xingchen Pavilion? They are just a bunch of hot-blooded brats. Do they really think they can change the situation of the Nine Star Realm with their passion?"

"That's right. The order of the Nine Star Realm has existed for thousands of years. How can they change it just by saying so? It's simply a foolish dream!"

Similar remarks spread to every corner of the Nine Star Realm, eroding the reputation of the Star Pavilion like a plague.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at these rumors with mixed feelings. They had expected resistance, but they had not expected it to come so fiercely and so quickly.

"Are we really wrong?" Some members of the Star Pavilion began to waver and doubt their original ideals.

Inside the Star Pavilion, the atmosphere was so heavy that it was almost stagnant. In the meeting room, several Star Pavilion elders frowned and talked worriedly.

"Master, are we too radical? The appearance of 'Heavenly Punishment' is a warning. We should stay away from it for now and take it slow!" said a white-haired elder with a hint of worry in his tone.

"Yes, Pavilion Master, although our Star Pavilion has developed rapidly, its foundation is still unstable. Compared with those forces with a long history, we are still very weak. Since 'Heavenly Punishment' dares to provoke us so blatantly, it must have something to rely on. We must not take it lightly!" Another elder also echoed.

Gao Xingchen sat in the main seat, listening to these words, as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart. He knew that what the elders said made sense, the rise of Xingchen Pavilion was indeed too fast, and the unstable foundation was their biggest weakness.

"But if we retreat because of fear, then what is the difference between us and those old forces that stick to the old ways?" Gao Xingchen clenched his fists and said firmly, "What is the purpose of our Xingchen Pavilion? It is to break the old order and establish a more fair and just Nine Star Realm! If we can't even protect our own beliefs, then what qualifications do we have to talk about the future?"

Gao Xingchen's words were sonorous and powerful, but he could feel that the atmosphere in the meeting room did not become much more relaxed. He understood that the seeds of doubt had been planted, and it would take time to eliminate these negative influences.

"Xingchen, calm down." Nan Li, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. Her voice was as calm as ever, but it carried a force that could not be ignored. "The elders' concerns are not without reason. We do need to act with caution."

Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li with a questioning look in his eyes. He knew that Nan Li, like him, was full of hope for the future of Xingchen Pavilion, and she would never give up easily.

Nan Li gave Gao Xingchen a reassuring look and continued, "Although the appearance of 'Heavenly Punishment' has brought us trouble, it has also made us face reality. We can no longer just focus on development and ignore the changes in the external environment as we did before. What we need to do next is to unite all the forces that can be united and let more people recognize our ideas, so that we can truly change the Nine Star Realm!"

Nan Li's words made Gao Xingchen's eyes light up. He stood up suddenly and said with a firm look: "You are right! We cannot be intimidated by the difficulties in front of us. We must turn pressure into motivation and let those who doubt us see our determination and strength!"

However, just as the Xingchen Pavilion was working hard to eliminate differences and stabilize the morale of the troops, the external situation became increasingly severe... At the Xingchen Pavilion headquarters, on the training ground, Xuanfeng was leading a team of members in actual combat exercises. His eyes were sharp, and every move was full of power and skill, like a cheetah ready to go.

"You must remember that members of our Xingchen Pavilion must not only have strong strength, but also firm beliefs!" Xuanfeng's voice echoed in the training ground, "Everything we do is to break the old order and establish a more fair and just Nine Star Realm! Don't be intimidated by the difficulties in front of you, believe in yourself and believe in Xingchen Pavilion!"

The members were excited and full of fighting spirit. They sweated and practiced hard, hoping to become the backbone of Xingchen Pavilion as soon as possible.

At the same time, Nan Li led a team to deal with a vicious conflict. This conflict occurred between two small forces. The two sides fought for resources and caused many casualties.

"People from the Star Pavilion are here!"

"Will they really mind such matters?"

The crowd was talking about this, and most people were not optimistic about the Star Pavilion. In their opinion, although the Star Pavilion was developing rapidly, its foundation was still shallow, and it was impossible for it to offend other forces for such a small matter.

However, Nan Li's arrival broke their guess. She glanced at everyone present with a cold gaze, and said in an unquestionable tone: "The purpose of the Xingchen Pavilion is to maintain peace and justice in the Nine Star Realm! Anyone who dares to stir up trouble will be punished by us!"

As soon as Nan Li finished speaking, the members of the Xingchen Pavilion behind her quickly took action and subdued the troublemakers who were still resisting. Their actions were clean and neat, without any drag, showing their strong strength and deterrence.

After Nan Li dealt with the conflict, she did not leave in a hurry. Instead, she walked up to the frightened people and said gently, "Everyone, Xingchen Pavilion will do its best to protect your safety. We hope that you can trust us and support us."

Nan Li's sincerity and determination moved many people present. They expressed their gratitude to Xingchen Pavilion and expressed their willingness to believe in and support Xingchen Pavilion.

"Pavilion Master Nanli, you did a great job." Gao Xingchen's voice suddenly came from behind Nanli, his tone full of appreciation.

Nan Li turned around and saw Gao Xingchen walking towards her with a relieved smile on his face.

"These are just small matters, not worth mentioning." Nan Li said calmly, "However, I believe that as long as we stick to our ideals and do things down to earth, one day, Xingchen Pavilion will be recognized by everyone!"

Gao Xingchen nodded. He knew that Nan Li was right. Although Xingchen Pavilion had a great dream, the road was full of thorns. What they had to do was to overcome all difficulties and move forward unswervingly!

However, just as the Star Pavilion was united and beginning to gain recognition from the outside, a greater crisis was quietly approaching...

"Star Pavilion? They think they can change the Nine Star Realm? That's just a pipe dream!" A sneer came from the private room of the restaurant, the tone full of contempt and disdain.

In the private room, the wealthy businessman Li put down his wine glass with an embarrassed look on his face and said with a smile: "Young Master Wang is right. Although Xingchen Pavilion has some strength, it is still too young to shake those old forces."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood opposite the restaurant, taking in all of this. They came to visit the wealthy businessman Li, hoping that he could provide some financial support to Xingchen Pavilion. However, the wealthy businessman Li's attitude was ambiguous, and his words were full of hesitation.

"It seems that our plan is not going smoothly." Nan Li frowned slightly, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

Gao Xingchen clenched his fists and said with a firm look in his eyes: "It doesn't matter, we still have time. I believe that one day, we will be recognized by everyone!"

The news from the mysterious ally also confirmed that their situation was not optimistic. Although he used his connections to win some support for the Star Pavilion, it was far from enough. Those old forces were deeply rooted and full of vigilance and hostility towards the rise of the Star Pavilion. They secretly tripped them up and spread rumors, using every possible means.

Some wavering voices began to emerge within the Star Pavilion. Some members chose to leave because they could not bear the pressure, while others began to question the Star Pavilion's philosophy and goals.

Faced with various difficulties, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not give up. They stepped up the training of members and actively sought external cooperation to break the current deadlock.

However, just as Xingchen Pavilion struggles to cope with internal and external pressures, a greater crisis is about to approach.

"Master, this is bad!" Xuan Feng rushed into the meeting room, his face pale and panicked. "We received news that the Blood Demon Alliance is gathering its forces, and their target seems to be..."

"What is it?" Nan Li asked in a sharp tone.

Xuan Feng took a deep breath and uttered a few words with difficulty: "It's... our Xingchen Pavilion!"

The meeting room was suddenly silent, and one could hear a pin drop. Everyone realized the seriousness of the situation. The Blood Evil Alliance was the most notorious evil force in the Nine Stars Realm, known for its cruelty and bloodlust. If they really wanted to attack the Star Pavilion, the consequences would be disastrous.

This greater crisis will test the true strength of the Xingchen Pavilion. Can they survive this?

As night fell, Gao Xingchen stood alone on the observation deck of the Xingchen Pavilion, looking at the starry sky, his heart filled with confusion and self-doubt...