bookcurios Chapter 120 Turning defeat into victory
Chapter 120 Turning defeat into victory
"Who is it? Who is talking?" Gao Xingchen stood up suddenly and looked around, but there was no one in sight. His voice echoed in the empty room, but there was no response. Could it be that he missed Nan Li too much and was hallucinating?
"Child, don't be afraid, I am here to help you." The voice sounded again, low and deep, as if coming from all directions, making it elusive.
Gao Xingchen's heart was shocked. This voice was definitely not an illusion! He suppressed the fear in his heart and asked tentatively: "Who are you? What do you want to do?"
"Child, don't be afraid. I mean no harm to you." The voice seemed to carry a hint of smile. "Just follow me and I will tell you everything."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Xingchen felt an invisible force enveloping him. The scene in front of his eyes became blurry, and when he could see clearly again, he found himself in an unfamiliar forest.
The towering trees blocked out the sun, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground. The air was filled with the smell of damp soil, mixed with the fragrance of unknown flowers, which was refreshing.
"Where is this?" Gao Xingchen looked around vigilantly, his heart full of doubts.
"Child, don't be nervous. This is the depths of the Starfall Forest. I have lived in seclusion here for hundreds of years." An old voice came from not far away. Gao Xingchen looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old man in a gray robe standing under a giant tree, looking at him kindly.
The old man's hair and beard were all white, and his face was full of traces of time, but his eyes were bright and sharp, as if he could see through everything in the world. He was thin, but gave people a feeling of immortality, as if he had merged into this forest.
Gao Xingchen's heart moved. Could it be that this old man was the owner of that voice? He hesitated for a moment, took a step forward, and bowed respectfully: "Junior Gao Xingchen, greetings to the senior."
The old man smiled slightly, signaling Gao Xingchen not to be polite: "Child, from the look of your face, it seems that you have encountered some difficulties?"
Gao Xingchen was shocked that the old man could see his predicament at a glance. He took a deep breath and told him everything about himself and Nan Li, as well as the predicament of the competition.
The old man listened quietly, his face was calm. After Gao Xingchen finished speaking, he slowly said, "My child, I understand your feelings, but you must understand that your destiny is in your own hands. If you want to change your destiny, you must make more efforts and sacrifices than ordinary people."
Gao Xingchen looked at the old man with a firm gaze. He knew that the old man would definitely be able to help him.
The old man seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled: "Child, I have a skill here called 'Star Art', maybe it can help you."
Gao Xingchen was delighted when he heard this, and he knelt down to thank the old man. The old man helped him up and said earnestly: "My child, this skill is profound and it is not easy to practice, but as long as you are willing to work hard, you will achieve something in time." After that, he taught Gao Xingchen the formula and mental method of "Xingchen Jue".
From then on, Gao Xingchen followed the old man in this quiet forest and practiced diligently. He practiced hard day and night, forgetting to eat and sleep, and devoted all his thoughts to practice. The old man carefully guided him and answered his questions. Under the guidance of the old man, Gao Xingchen gradually mastered the essence of "Star Art", and the spiritual power in his body became increasingly pure. He could feel that a powerful force was awakening in his body, like a star about to explode, with unlimited potential.
At the same time, Nan Li's injuries gradually improved under Gao Xingchen's careful care. Gao Xingchen would boil fresh herbs into a decoction every day and feed it to Nan Li himself. Seeing Gao Xingchen busying himself for her, Nan Li was deeply moved. She knew that Gao Xingchen's feelings for her were sincere, and she gradually developed an indescribable affection for this kind and brave boy.
"Xingchen, my injury has almost healed, we should set off." Nanli looked at Gao Xingchen who was practicing and said softly. Gao Xingchen stopped what she was doing and turned to look at Nanli. She looked ruddy and energetic, and had regained her former elegance.
"Nanli, are you really okay?" Gao Xingchen asked with concern, his eyes full of worry.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." Nan Li smiled slightly and said with a firm look in his eyes, "We can't delay any longer. We must find the mysterious enemy as soon as possible and find out the truth."
Gao Xingchen nodded. He knew Nan Li was right. They had been here for too long. It was time to start again.
"Brother Xingchen, I want to go too!" Xiao Hei ran over from a distance, jumped onto Gao Xingchen's shoulder, and said excitedly.
Gao Xingchen touched Xiao Hei's head and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go together!"
So, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li took Xiao Hei, said goodbye to the old man, and set out again on the journey to find the mysterious enemy. This time, they were full of confidence, because they believed that justice will surely defeat evil, and light will eventually dispel darkness. And they will also go hand in hand and move forward courageously on this thorny road!
However, they didn't know that what awaited them would be a more difficult and dangerous test, as well as a more confusing truth...
After bidding farewell to the mysterious old man, Gao Xingchen, Nanli and Xiaohei set out on their journey again. This time, they were no longer confused, but instead were determined and hopeful. Gao Xingchen's body was filled with the power of the newly learned "Star Art", like a rising star, emitting dazzling light. Nanli's injury healed, she turned her wrist, and the sharp dagger danced at her fingertips, as if she was eager for the upcoming battle.
"Xingchen, where are we going next?" Nanli asked, his eyes full of trust.
"I sense a powerful dark force deep in this forest." Gao Xingchen closed his eyes and carefully felt the fluctuations of the surrounding spiritual power. "Our enemy is right there!"
The three of them fought their way through the thorns and finally arrived at an open space deep in the forest. In the middle of the open space, a figure wearing a black robe and with his face hidden under a hood was facing away from them.
"Who are you? Why are you attacking us?" Gao Xingchen stepped forward and asked in a deep voice.
The black-robed man slowly turned around, revealing a bloodless face. The corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer: "You self-proclaimed righteous people always like to meddle in other people's business."
"Stop talking nonsense and get your life!" Nan Li shouted delicately, and her body was as fast as lightning. She rushed in front of the man in black robe in an instant. The dagger in her hand flashed a cold light and went straight for his throat.
The man in black robe waved his sleeves calmly, and a powerful force pushed Nan Li back. Gao Xingchen saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to catch Nan Li, and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Nan Li shook his head, his eyes full of surprise, "This guy's strength is unfathomable!"
"Then let me see your skills!" Gao Xingchen protected Nan Li behind him, took a deep breath, formed seals with his hands, and the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, turning into rays of starlight that enveloped him completely.
"Star Art, stars fall like rain!" Gao Xingchen roared, and countless rays of starlight fell from the sky like a meteor shower, smashing towards the man in black robe with destructive power.
The man in black robe obviously didn't expect Gao Xingchen to be so powerful. He waved his sleeves in a hurry, trying to resist Xingguang's attack. However, Xingguang's power was beyond his imagination. His defense was like paper in front of Xingguang and was torn apart in an instant.
"Puff!" The man in black robe spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward.
Gao Xingchen took advantage of the victory and pursued the enemy, condensing a long sword of starlight in his hand and stabbing it into the black-robed man's heart.
At this critical moment, an old figure suddenly appeared in front of the man in black robe and blocked Gao Xingchen's attack.
"stop!"
Gao Xingchen looked up in surprise, only to see a mysterious old man appear in front of him at some point. His cloudy eyes were staring at him, filled with complicated emotions.
"Master, why are you here?" Gao Xingchen asked puzzledly.
"My child, the real victory is not to destroy the enemy, but to influence him with love." The mysterious old man said slowly, "Put down the weapon in your hand, walk towards him, and influence him with your kindness and sincerity."
Gao Xingchen hesitated. He looked at the black-robed man in front of him, then looked at the mysterious old man, his heart full of struggle.
In the end, he listened to the advice of the mysterious old man, put down his weapon, and walked towards the man in black robe step by step.
The man in black robe looked at Gao Xingchen who was walking towards him step by step, with a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes...