Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 56 Unknown World

Gao Xingchen carefully examined the symbols on the golden invitation letter. A strange energy wave came from his fingertips, as if it was going to suck him in. Nan Li came closer, and a little surprise was revealed in her cold eyes: "I have never seen this kind of text, this energy..."

"Could it be a secret place passed down from ancient times?" Gao Xingchen murmured to himself, feeling both excited and nervous.

Just as they were puzzled, the carrier pigeon suddenly turned into a white light, and a handsome man in a white robe appeared in front of them. He smiled slightly, and his voice was as sweet as a spring: "You two must be Gao Xingchen and Nanli, right? I am here to welcome you to the unknown world."

"Who are you?" Gao Xingchen asked.

“I come from the outer world, you can call me a messenger,” the man replied.

"Heaven beyond Heaven?" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other. They had never heard of this name before. Could it be that as they guessed, this was a world completely different from the Nine Star Realm?

"This world is completely different from the Nine Star Realm. It is full of all kinds of rare treasures and opportunities for cultivation, and your attainments in the art of gourmet food are exactly what we need." The messenger saw their doubts and explained patiently.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, their eyes firmed up, and they decided to accept the challenge. Gao Xingchen turned to the messenger and said, "We are willing to go, but..." He looked at Xuanfeng and Ling'er behind him, "Our friends also want to go and see it, is that possible?"

The messenger smiled and said, "Of course you can."

As soon as the words fell, the four of them felt a flash before their eyes, and when they opened their eyes again, they were already in a completely unfamiliar environment.

The sky here is as blue as a mirror, the green mountains in the distance are rolling, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. However, what attracts their attention most are those strange plants that they have never seen before. Some emit colorful light, some are shaped like animals, and some can even float in the air, which is amazing.

"It's so beautiful!" Ling'er couldn't help but exclaim. She was like a happy butterfly, flying among all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, feeling extremely excited.

Xuan Feng was also amazed: "The spiritual energy here is so rich, it's simply a holy place for cultivation!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li paid more attention to those peculiar plants. They found that these plants not only looked peculiar, but also contained powerful energy. If they could be used in cooking, they would be able to create more delicious and powerful dishes.

"It seems like we have come to the right place this time." Gao Xingchen's eyes were shining with excitement, and he couldn't wait to start exploring this new world.

However, just as they were excitedly preparing to begin their exploration, a powerful pressure suddenly descended from the sky and enveloped them...

An invisible pressure suddenly descended, and Gao Xingchen and the others felt their breathing stagnate, as if an invisible hand was strangling their throats. Ling'er screamed, her body was unstable, and she almost fell to the ground. Xuanfeng was quick to support her and asked with concern: "Ling'er, are you okay?"

Ling'er's face turned pale, and she shook her head, trying to suppress her discomfort: "I'm fine, but this pressure... is too terrible!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li also looked solemn. The strength of this pressure was far beyond any enemy they had encountered before. Could this be the powerful being from Heaven Beyond Heaven?

"Don't worry, it's just a welcoming ceremony." The messenger still maintained a calm and composed smile, as if this suffocating pressure had no effect on him.

As soon as he finished speaking, the pressure receded like the tide, and Gao Xingchen and others suddenly felt their bodies lighten and their breathing became smooth again.

"Welcome to Tianwai Tian. I am the guardian of this place. You can call me Tianshu." A low and majestic voice sounded in their ears, but no one was heard.

"Lord Tianshu!" The envoy bowed respectfully.

Gao Xingchen and others also hurriedly saluted, and they had a new understanding of the powerful strength of this world.

"Messenger, are the two gourmets from the Nine Star Realm the ones you brought this time?" Tianshu's voice sounded again, with a hint of curiosity.

"That's right." The messenger replied, "They are Gao Xingchen and Nanli, who have extremely high talents and attainments in the art of gourmet food."

"Oh? Then I'd like to see it for myself." Tianshu's voice was filled with interest. "Just stay here and I'll send someone to arrange your food, lodging and training. I hope you won't let me down."

As soon as the words fell, the pressure completely disappeared, and Gao Xingchen and others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the following days, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li devoted themselves to exploring this new world. They found that the variety of ingredients and the exquisite cooking methods here were far beyond their imagination. Although Xuanfeng and Ling'er also encountered some difficulties in the new environment, they quickly adapted to it with their optimism and wisdom, and began to explore the food culture of this world.

Ling'er discovered that people here like to use a fruit called "Stardust Fruit" to make various desserts and drinks. Stardust Fruit tastes sweet and delicious, and contains rich spiritual energy, which is deeply loved by women and children. Xuanfeng has a strong interest in a food called "Flame Dragon Meat" here. Flame Dragon Meat comes from a powerful monster that lives near a volcano. It has delicious meat and contains powerful fire energy. It is an excellent ingredient for practicing fire-attribute exercises.

During a trip to look for ingredients, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li accidentally met a chef named Ares. Ares has long fiery red hair and a pair of deep blue eyes. He is enthusiastic and cheerful, has a generous personality, and has an almost fanatical love for cooking. He is proficient in various cooking techniques, and is particularly good at using the characteristics of various ingredients to create unique dishes.

Gao Xingchen and Nanli were impressed by Ares's superb cooking skills, and Ares was also moved by their love and persistence for food. The three of them hit it off and soon became friends.

"Are you from the Nine Star Realm? I've heard of that place. Do the people there also like to use delicious food to practice?" Ares asked curiously.

"That's right." Gao Xingchen nodded, "We have a cultivation system called 'food cultivation' where we can absorb spiritual energy and improve our cultivation by cooking and tasting delicious food."

"Food cultivation? I've never heard of it before!" Ares' eyes sparkled with excitement. "Tell me quickly, what is your food cultivation system like?"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li smiled at each other. It seemed that there were still many stories to happen between them and Ares...

Gao Xingchen and Nanli enthusiastically told Ares about the food cultivation system of the Nine Star Realm, from basic food processing to advanced cooking techniques, from common spiritual rice and vegetables to rare spiritual beasts and birds. Ares was stunned and amazed.

"What a magical cultivation system!" Ares said with emotion, "Although our world also has methods of using food to cultivate, it is far from being as systematic and complete as yours."

"Then what method do people in your world use to practice cultivation?" Nanli asked curiously.

Ares explained: "People in our world mainly rely on absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to practice, and food is just an auxiliary means to help us better absorb and refine the spiritual energy."

"I see." Gao Xingchen nodded, "Do you have any special ingredients or cooking methods that can help us improve our cultivation faster?"

"Of course." Ares smiled mysteriously, "In our world there is an ingredient called 'star core', which contains extremely powerful energy. If it can be incorporated into the dish, it will produce incredible effects."

"Star core?" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

In the following days, Ares began to teach Gao Xingchen and Nanli the cooking skills and cultivation methods of this world. Ares is indeed a top chef, and his understanding and control of ingredients far exceeds Gao Xingchen and Nanli's imagination. Under his guidance, Gao Xingchen and Nanli learned how to use the special ingredients and spices of this world to cook delicious and energetic dishes, and their cooking skills and cultivation have improved by leaps and bounds.

At the same time, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li also began to try to combine the food cultivation system of the Nine Star Realm with the cultivation method of this world to create a more powerful and unique cultivation system. They found that the food cultivation system of the Nine Star Realm focused on the understanding and use of the food itself, while the cultivation method of this world focused more on the absorption and refining of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. There is a possibility of complementarity and integration between the two.

However, just as Gao Xingchen and Nanli were immersed in the joy of cultivation and exploration, an urgent letter from the Nine Star Realm broke their peaceful life.

"The Dark Alliance... has made new moves again..." Gao Xingchen's hand holding the letter trembled slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Nan Li also realized the seriousness of the matter. She asked in a deep voice, "What else did the letter say?"

"The letter said that the Dark Alliance has been active in the Nine Star Realm recently, and they seem to be looking for something. Moreover, they have joined forces with some powerful forces, and their strength should not be underestimated." Gao Xingchen frowned, "Master asked us to return to the Nine Star Realm as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li both felt heavy-hearted. They knew that a new storm was about to come and they had to be prepared to meet the challenge.

"It seems that we have to speed up the progress." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination.

"Yes." Nan Li nodded, "We must quickly master the skills to survive and fight in this world so that we can protect ourselves and our companions in the next battle."

Ares saw their worries, he patted Gao Xingchen on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I will do my best to help you."

Under the guidance of Ares, Gao Xingchen and Nanli began to learn how to survive in this world, including identifying dangerous plants and animals, and finding water and food... They must race against time to be fully prepared for the upcoming challenges.