Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 547 - 545 Statue_1

Wang Zhan nodded heavily. Entering the ancient ruins was not his ultimate goal; he just wanted to leave this lousy place quickly. Only then could he encounter a better view of Heaven and Earth.

Otherwise, wouldn't his arrival at the Star War Battlefield be in vain?

Just as Old Mao was about to speak, Wang Zhan flashed a grin and spoke without hesitation, "I get it. Aren't you worried that once you go inside these ancient ruins, you won't be able to get out?"

"You're full of crap!" Old Mao sprang up instantly. Indeed, what he hated most was being underestimated!

Having grasped this leverage, Wang Zhan quickly continued, "In that case, why don't you go inside the ruins with me for a good look?"

"Alright then, let's go!" Old Mao sprang up again and said at the same time, "It's easy for me to get out, but as for you, I don't know."

"HEH..." Wang Zhan smirked; he truly didn't care about those things.

Soon, after Old Mao quickly gathered his things, he headed southeast at a quick pace. Wang Zhan followed him silently, never straying.

In the Star War Battlefield, danger lurked everywhere. Although Wang Zhan didn't know Old Mao's identity, since the latter had given him the Heavenly Thunder Step, it seemed to rule out any hostility from Old Mao.

Thinking this, Wang Zhan didn't hesitate for a second; he quickened his pace and rapidly ran towards the distance!

After an indeterminate period, the pair stood before a grand edifice. An aura of mystery and decay permeated the building. Even the air carried an unpleasant, decayed smell.

Just as Wang Zhan was about to step forward, Old Mao instantly grabbed him.

Gazing at the dark, gaping entrance that resembled an abyss, Old Mao narrowed his eyes and said, "I've been here before. Once you go in, you'll encounter a Thunder Net. The power of that Thunder Net far surpasses the one you came across with the Soul Body."

"So, what do we do now?"

Wang Zhan wasn't worried at all. Since Old Mao had brought him here, it proved they could certainly enter.

As expected, Old Mao smirked before slowly stating, "Luckily, I've been here before. I know a thing or two about what's inside."

"After several attempts, I discovered a loophole in these Thunder Nets."

As he spoke, Old Mao picked up a stone and threw it towards the nearby entrance.

"CRACK!"

In an instant, thunder and lightning raged around them, followed by deafening sounds! Lightning flashed everywhere!

Wang Zhan watched the spectacle in shock. Each time lightning struck, it created a gaping black hole in the ground, testifying to its formidable power!

He could only imagine what would happen if that lightning were to hit him...

Involuntarily, Wang Zhan grimaced and turned his gaze towards Old Mao. "The Thunder Net has been activated. It's your turn to perform. How do we make our way through this?"

"HMM..." After pondering for a moment, Old Mao continued, "These Thunder Nets don't exist all the time. Each time the mechanism is activated, they have a cooling-down period that doesn't last long—around one minute."

"However, the area covered by the Thunder Net is vast. Once we enter the opening, we'll have to pass through a long tunnel, and the scariest part is that the tunnel is lined with steel walls."

"You should know the conductivity of iron, right?"

Wang Zhan instantly nodded. If Old Mao wasn't just trying to scare him, it meant they had to pass through this area in the shortest time possible. Within a minute, they not only had to enter but also get through the tunnel...

Otherwise, they would end up trapped there forever.

But the more dangerous it seemed, the more excited Wang Zhan became. There must be something inside worth risking their lives for.

Old Mao continued, "However, we need to be extra careful after passing the tunnel. There are Stone Statues inside, all of them possessing extraordinary combat skills. A rough estimate indicates their power is above a Grandmaster's level."

"Judging by your current abilities, you might not be their match. So, think it over."

"As for what lies deeper within, I don't even know. Are you sure you want to go in?"

Wang Zhan frowned slightly. Power above a Grandmaster's level? That's indeed shocking... But having come this far, if I don't go inside, can I still call myself Wang Zhan?

With this in mind, Wang Zhan gave a slight smirk and then said, "Alright, old man, stop wasting time. I'll follow you inside for some fun."

Old Mao snorted coldly. "Be careful, you might lose your life in there!"

After speaking, Old Mao was the first to move.

While they were talking, the Thunder Net in front of them had gradually stopped. Without hesitation, Wang Zhan instantly followed Old Mao, one behind the other, as they charged directly into the darkness.

Wang Zhan blurted out, "Hey, old man, are we just going to travel in the dark like this?"

If they continued like this, they wouldn't be able to see the road ahead, let alone anything else.

Old Mao replied grumpily, "No worries. If you want to see some light, just slow down a bit. There should be thunder soon. Then, the light will be so piercing you won't even be able to open your eyes!"

Wang Zhan cursed him silently. Would he even get out of this place alive then?

Without further delay, the two quickly entered a large space. About ten seconds later, a deafening noise suddenly echoed from behind them.

Wang Zhan swallowed hard. If it weren't for his Heavenly Thunder Step, his speed wouldn't have been so fast. Wouldn't that mean he would have died here?

But before he could take a break, Wang Zhan saw several giant Stone Statues standing near Old Mao.

There were four Stone Statues, each with a differently colored bead embedded in its chest: red, yellow, blue, and green.

In this space, there was nothing else present except for these four Stone Statues.

Wang Zhan moved a few steps to the side, finally noticing a massive Stone Gate behind the Stone Statues.

He looked curiously at Old Mao and asked, "Do we need to take care of these big guys to advance to the next area?"

"PFFT..." Old Mao promptly scoffed, casting a glance at Wang Zhan. He grumbled resentfully, "I've already told you, I only just made it this far. I haven't even opened that Stone Gate! I'm not even sure how to deal with these big guys. If I didn't have the advantage of the Heavenly Thunder Step, constantly circling them and seizing opportunities to retreat the way I came, do you think you'd still see me alive?"

Wang Zhan flashed a grin. Apparently, these big guys weren't ordinary beings.

"So how do these fellows attack us?"

Just as Wang Zhan asked, they heard a mechanical sound.

What...? Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes, then saw that the four giant Stone Statues had started moving.

The red Stone Statue, standing at the forefront, raised its enormous hand and swept it towards Wang Zhan!

"THUMP!"

With just one strike, Wang Zhan felt a violent vibration. He quickly retreated using the Heavenly Thunder Step and turned to Old Mao, shouting, "Hey, old man! What are you thinking about? These guys are moving! Let's divide the work: you fight three, and I'll fight one!"

"WHOOSH!"

Old Mao's expression suddenly changed. He muttered discontentedly, "You really know how to do your math! Why don't you say I should fight all four of them?"

Wang Zhan smirked. "Well, that works too."

With that said, he didn't bother arguing with Old Mao anymore and swiftly charged towards one of the Stone Statues!

Wang Zhan moved very quickly, but the Stone Statue reacted promptly too! Its huge palm fell towards him again!

Wang Zhan leaped several steps to the side. Seizing the moment before the Stone Statue could react, he jumped up and kicked it hard!

"THUMP!"

There was just a dull thud, and the Stone Statue showed no change. But Wang Zhan was already drenched in cold sweat from pain. Is this creature's body really so strong?

Wang Zhan retreated rapidly, twisting his neck. He was beginning to regret his words. If I had known earlier, I would have let Old Mao take care of all four Stone Statues.

But when Wang Zhan turned to look at Old Mao, he noticed something: Old Mao was also retreating haphazardly, looking even more miserable than him!

This scene instantly made Wang Zhan laugh. But before he could enjoy it for long, the red Stone Statue rushed towards him again.

While dodging, Wang Zhan's gaze fell upon the red stone on the red Stone Statue's chest.

It seemed that when the red Stone Statue moved, the red stone would also light up. But it was only for a second or two, then the stone on the statue would return to a dull color.

Could it be…

Wang Zhan's mind raced. On the Star War Battlefield, although personal cultivation levels were crucial, other terrifying entities still existed.

These entities might not have high levels, but they mastered things others couldn't, like... technology!

The reason Alien Technology was so advanced was because of their technological achievements; it was the same with these beings.

So, in these ruins, there might be some manufactured creations!

Wang Zhan gritted his teeth. Since I've made up my mind, it's time for action!