Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 574 - 572 Encounter_1

"The central area of the fifth war zone is massive. Why don’t we split up to investigate the surroundings and see if we can find any clues?" Wang Zhan suggested, his gaze settling on Bai Yu. Luo Tianhong and Xiang Tian were also present, but their opinions carried little weight; after all, their combat prowess was evident, and on the Star War Battlefield, the power to make decisions always lay in the hands of the strong.

"That’s an idea, but..." Bai Yu squinted at Little Wu and Xiang Tian. Though Wang Zhan was only a Grandmaster, Bai Yu felt a strong sense of pressure emanating from him.

"I understand your intentions," Wang Zhan said. "Let’s do this: we’ll divide into three groups. After you and I head out, Little Wu and Little Qi can go in one direction together. If any emergency arises, we’ll regroup immediately." He stated this was the optimal solution under the current circumstances.

Although Bai Yu remained slightly worried, he nodded gravely, as there didn’t seem to be a better plan. As long as the Metal Maniac remained in the central area of the fifth war zone, the situation could be controlled. There were no demonic beasts on the battlefield of the fifth war zone. If the Metal Maniac broke through the defenses of the fifth war zone or entered other war zones, the consequences would be unthinkable. As one of the Eight War Deities, despite always being a loner, Bai Yu had to consider the bigger picture for the war zone.

"As long as it’s not about protecting myself, I can manage," Luo Tianhong said, a shallow smile playing on his lips as his gaze rested on Xiang Tian beside him. "If you’re worried, you can let this big guy accompany you. I don’t need a burden. It would be a hassle if, during an emergency, he couldn’t help and only ended up holding me back."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian’s expression changed instantly. Among the three present, he wouldn’t have gotten angry if Wang Zhan or Bai Yu had said such a thing; after all, their combat abilities were undeniable. But Luo Tianhong? Who did he think he was?

"Alright, alright, let’s not argue," Wang Zhan quickly intervened, seeing Xiang Tian’s discomfort. The pressing issue was to locate the Metal Maniac as soon as possible, not to engage in internal strife.

Xiang Tian remained silent. Luo Tianhong shrugged, pointed due south, and said, "I’ll search in this direction."

"Fine, we’ll split into three directions. But whoever encounters a problem must signal the others immediately," Wang Zhan reminded them once again. He was somewhat worried about Little Wu, who was just a young girl. More importantly, Wang Zhan couldn’t discern Luo Tianhong’s true power. There were only two possibilities: either Luo Tianhong had deliberately hidden his power using special items to suppress his aura, or Luo Tianhong’s abilities far exceeded his own.

"Then you come with me." Wang Zhan patted Xiang Tian on the shoulder, and they quickly headed east. Bai Yu would cover the other two directions; he was exceptionally fast and could investigate one direction thoroughly before turning back to probe the other.

Despite Xiang Tian’s reluctance, the Star War Battlefield was fraught with danger, especially with the level 1 demonic beast, the Metal Maniac, nearby. If he encountered it alone, he wouldn’t even have time to escape.

Once they made their decision, they split up and quickly disappeared from each other’s sight.

"Have you noticed something strange about Luo Tianhong?" Xiang Tian asked Wang Zhan. "Why is he so confident in his skills?"

It seemed Xiang Tian couldn’t stop thinking about what Little Wu had said. After all, while anyone could look down on him, he felt Little Wu had no right to do so.

"Who knows for sure?" Wang Zhan replied. "Regardless, I feel Luo Tianhong isn’t simple. Let’s just focus on our task here and not worry about other things."

Xiang Tian stopped dwelling on these problems and walked briskly up to Wang Zhan. He squinted at him for a moment before asking, "So, where did you say you were planning to go? You’re not keeping secrets from me, are you?" Although Xiang Tian hadn’t known Wang Zhan for long, he already considered him a teammate he could trust with his back.

Wang Zhan was about to reply, but he hesitated, remembering what Little Wu had warned him about. If everything Little Wu had said was true, he really needed to consider it carefully. After all, the treasure was limited, and bringing Xiang Tian along would mean one more person to share it with.

"What? Don’t you trust me? Are you still planning to hide things from me?" Xiang Tian shot Wang Zhan an irritated glance. Seeing him remain silent, he snapped, "Fine, fine! I won’t ask then! Do whatever you want! You think I’m dying to know about those things? I’m just worried you’ll be fooled by a little girl. That would be truly embarrassing."

Wang Zhan didn’t get upset by Xiang Tian’s rant. Instead, he just shook his head helplessly. Indeed, some people on the Star War Battlefield were overly naive. Wang Zhan was also acutely aware of this reality. The Star War Battlefield, though dangerous, exhibited a stark polarization. Some, like Wang Zhan’s group, were protected within the war zones, able to focus solely on improving their combat abilities without other worries. However, their peace was bought with the Fresh Blood of many people. That was the true horror of the Star War Battlefield.

They hadn’t gone far when a loud noise suddenly erupted in the distance, reminiscent of a train collision on Earth. The massive noise made Xiang Tian’s hair stand on end. He quickly looked at Wang Zhan, grabbed his arm, and asked, "What’s going on?"

"I’m not sure," Wang Zhan said, immediately picking up his pace. "It could be someone encountering the Metal Maniac. Quickly, let’s head towards the sound!" The fifth war zone, especially its central area, was deserted. This sound was clearly from a battle, so it was likely Bai Yu or Little Wu. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

They quickened their pace, and half an hour later, arrived at a battlefield. Not far away, the Metal Maniac was roaring continuously, energy fluctuations rippling around it like waves on a lake. Opposite the Metal Maniac, Bai Yu stood holding his Dual Guns, staring coldly at it, his eyes filled with intense killing intent. Along the way, Bai Yu had heard numerous accounts of the Metal Maniac. It was entirely responsible for the devastated state of the fifth war zone, and Bai Yu had no intention of letting it escape.

BOOM!

With a deafening sound, Bai Yu shot forward, instantly clashing with the Metal Maniac. The battlefield filled with the crackle of electric sparks and flashes of flame. Bai Yu was incredibly powerful, energy constantly surging around him. His long spear moved as if it had eyes, each strike pounding mercilessly onto the Metal Maniac. Despite this, no visible injuries appeared on the Metal Maniac’s body, and its momentum showed no signs of faltering.

Damn, I didn’t expect this guy to be so tough! Bai Yu furiously gritted his teeth, once again intensifying his attacks.

Wang Zhan, meanwhile, drew the Deep Fire Blade from his back. Bathed in the massive Fire Light, he leaped into the air, the Deep Fire Blade in his hand transforming into a giant Fire Dragon that plummeted towards the Metal Maniac.

"Fatal One Slash!"

With a roar, the enormous blade of light slashed directly onto the Metal Maniac’s body. This time, the Metal Maniac stumbled back two steps. Its gaze slowly settled on Wang Zhan. Bai Yu also seemed to register what had happened. Their eyes met, and Bai Yu shot Wang Zhan a grateful look. But this wasn’t the time for sentimentality. Wasting no time, Bai Yu gripped his Dual Guns and swiftly charged at the Metal Maniac again.

Amidst the cacophony, the Metal Maniac was steadily forced back. Wang Zhan joined the fray, and together, they gradually began to overwhelm the Metal Maniac.

A level 1 demonic beast, yet so formidable! Wang Zhan didn’t even dare to imagine what they would do if they encountered a level 2 beast or something even stronger. After all, a level 1 beast was already this difficult to handle.

Luo Tianhong, hearing the commotion from nearby, also hurried over. However, he didn’t intervene, his eyes fixed on Wang Zhan and Bai Yu.

Just as victory seemed certain, a loud sound suddenly emanated from the Metal Maniac’s body. The next moment, when Wang Zhan and the others looked back at the Metal Maniac, they were astonished. It had once again transformed into a massive sphere, reverting to the form they had first encountered.

Could this be its final form? Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes. They had cornered the Metal Maniac; escape was impossible for it now. Only two paths lay before them: be defeated by the Metal Maniac, or defeat it.

Bai Yu didn’t hesitate. His Dual Guns, like two soaring dragons, once again shot towards the Metal Maniac. Wang Zhan assisted from the side, unleashing a barrage of massive blade shadows. After transforming into a sphere, the Metal Maniac’s defense was astonishing. No matter how fiercely they attacked, they couldn’t inflict any fatal damage. It remained utterly unmoved.

Absolute Defense, huh? Bai Yu gritted his teeth. He hadn’t anticipated the Metal Maniac would be so troublesome.

"What should we do?" Wang Zhan quickly retreated to Bai Yu’s side, still gripping the Deep Fire Blade. "Is there any way to finish off this big guy quickly?"