Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 644 - 642 Snow Mountain_1

Xiang Tian's expression suddenly turned grim. Given the close proximity, it was impossible for him to dodge. Just as the Fire Light was about to strike his chest, a Fire Dragon swiftly appeared not far away, forming a level barrier before him in an instant.

The two Fire Lights collided. It was evident that the Fire Dragon was much stronger than the azure Fire Light. With the level barrier's appearance, the azure Fire Light failed to penetrate it.

Xiang Tian turned his head and saw Wang Zhan standing nearby. Wang Zhan's Deep Fire Blade had already left his hand. High above, several Fire Dragons hovered in the sky. From the deep pit, the Skeleton Ghost gradually surfaced, looking far more wretched than before and clearly injured.

After staring at the Skeleton Ghost for a long moment, Wang Zhan said coldly, "You despicable creature! Since you're seeking death, don't blame me for being merciless."

Wang Zhan roared and lunged towards the Skeleton Ghost.

"Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation!"

Beams of Fire Light erupted in the sky, followed by Fire Dragons that swiftly converged within the formation.

It had to be said, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation was indeed far more formidable, completely suppressing the Skeleton Ghost the moment it manifested.

The Skeleton Ghost's aura grew increasingly weaker. Under the suppression of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation, its body had reached its limit. Even as a level 4 Demonic Beast, it couldn't withstand this formation. More accurately, Wang Zhan's cultivation had significantly improved, so the attacks he unleashed had also become increasingly powerful.

From the side, Xiang Tian clenched his fists, watching as the Skeleton Ghost was gradually consumed by the Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation. His expression gradually eased.

With a loud BANG, the Skeleton Ghost was reduced to ashes. Wang Zhan then withdrew his Deep Fire Blade.

In a few strides, Wang Zhan reached Luo Xue and untied the ropes binding her.

"I never imagined you actually possessed the strength to fight a level 4 Demonic Beast! Truly terrifying," Xiang Tian exclaimed, looking at Wang Zhan, his face full of excitement. Although Wang Zhan had previously claimed to have entered the realm of a Martial Saint, seeing it firsthand was entirely different from just hearing about it.

Wang Zhan merely shrugged indifferently. "This Skeleton Ghost might be a level 4 Demonic Beast, but its actual strength isn't that formidable, and dealing with it wasn't particularly difficult. If we were to encounter an even stronger level 4 Demonic Beast, the outcome would be hard to predict."

The truth was, Wang Zhan had won so easily because both he and the Skeleton Ghost used similar offensive means—elemental fire. Evidently, the azure flame produced by the Skeleton Ghost was no match for Wang Zhan's Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation, which was why Wang Zhan had such an advantage and could effortlessly crush it.

Xiang Tian gave Wang Zhan a thumbs-up. "It seems your strength has indeed improved significantly. This time, I'm completely resigned to the fact that I can't catch you. I suppose I don't need to keep trying to match your pace anymore."

"If that's the case, I'll have an easier time of it," Wang Zhan chuckled indifferently. After all, he knew very well that Xiang Tian had been trying to follow his footsteps and progress alongside him. But how could it be easy to catch up? Wang Zhan's cultivation was constantly improving, while Xiang Tian couldn't achieve the same. Of course, Xiang Tian would never know that Wang Zhan currently had the System's assistance, allowing his cultivation to advance much faster than that of ordinary people.

The two men quickly rescued Luo Xue from the tree. She was still unconscious, her eyes closed. Wang Zhan patted her shoulder, and after a moment, Luo Xue slowly stirred and woke up.

"What... what happened to me?" Luo Xue looked weakly at Wang Zhan and Xiang Tian. She clearly had no idea what had just transpired.

Xiang Tian sighed. "What else could it be? We've caused Brother Wang trouble again. If it weren't for him, you'd likely be a corpse by now."

Luo Xue gave a helpless smile. After all, this wasn't the first time, yet the two of them still hadn't grown accustomed to it.

Wang Zhan remained silent for a moment, then glanced at them and said, "Alright, now that this matter is resolved, let's head back to the camp and check the situation. However, it seems likely the people in the camp were killed by those level 4 Demonic Beasts, so there's probably no need to investigate further. Still, there's something suspicious about this Snow Mountain." Considering the lush greenery in the surroundings, the sudden appearance of a Snow Mountain was bound to make one think.

The two nodded and said in unison, "Okay, we'll follow Brother Wang's lead."

They quickly returned to the camp and, after some searching, found the entrance to the Snow Mountain. They then began to ascend rapidly, following a pre-existing path.

Due to the steepness of the Snow Mountain, their progress was extremely slow. Wang Zhan wasn't bothered by this, but Luo Xue's cultivation was relatively low, and Xiang Tian was still injured. Naturally, he had to take their situations into account.

Time passed, minute by minute. Night had fallen by the time they reached the halfway point up the mountain. Fortunately, there were no demonic beasts on the Snow Mountain, so their ascent wasn't hindered by any external threats. Otherwise, they likely wouldn't have even made it this far by now.

"Brother Wang, why is it so quiet here?" Xiang Tian, standing to the side, looked at Wang Zhan and asked with a smile.

Luo Xue also looked towards Wang Zhan. Then, she scanned their surroundings. She had to admit, it was indeed very peaceful, with no sign of any demonic beast activity whatsoever.

Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes, glanced towards the summit of the Snow Mountain, and then said, "Perhaps there's some terrifying presence at the peak. The other demonic beasts on the mountain might have cleared the way for it. There's a distinct ladder-type hierarchy among demonic beasts; powerful ones naturally possess the absolute strength to suppress those with lower cultivation."

"Is that a good thing for us?" Luo Xue asked, a little scared. "If there are powerful demonic beasts, won't that put even more pressure on us? Why should we continue climbing the Snow Mountain then?" She was genuinely frightened. After all, their previous experiences in the ruins were a persistent nightmare. It was only after leaving the fifth war zone that she had truly understood how terrifying the Star War Battlefield could be.

"From the current signs, there must be powerful demonic beasts at the summit of the Snow Mountain," Wang Zhan said. "If that's true, it likely means there are some kind of ruins there as well. Our most important task now is to improve our cultivation. If there really are significant ruins, it would be of immense benefit to us."

"Alright. In any case, as long as we're with Brother Wang, there's nothing to worry about." Xiang Tian and Luo Xue exchanged a look. They both knew they desperately needed to improve their cultivation. The potential discovery of ruins was indeed a welcome prospect. Of course, without Wang Zhan by their side, tackling such a place would be an entirely different, and far more troublesome, matter.

"However, judging by our current speed, we probably won't reach the summit tonight," Wang Zhan observed. "Let's rest here for a while." He surveyed their surroundings, then walked behind a nearby tree and settled down to rest. After all, he was indeed quite fatigued at this point.

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue chuckled from nearby. "Alright, we'll do everything just as Brother Wang intends."

Soon, the three of them had settled down and fallen fast asleep. They still had a long journey ahead and needed to rest to conserve their energy and recuperate.

「Just before dawn.」

Wang Zhan's eyes snapped open, and he glanced into the distance. During his light sleep, he had faintly heard the sound of soft, rustling footsteps. His eyes flew open, and he started to move swiftly towards the source of the sound. But after taking only two steps, he remembered Xiang Tian and Luo Xue resting nearby. He stopped and called out to them, "Get up, quickly! Someone just passed by us!"

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue quickly opened their eyes and hurried over to Wang Zhan's side.

"Brother Wang, are you saying there are other people on this Snow Mountain?" Xiang Tian asked.

Wang Zhan nodded. "But I didn't detect any trace of this individual at all. That means their strength is likely on par with mine, if not greater. We need to be extremely careful. We can't yet confirm if it's a human or a demonic beast. If it's a human, it might be manageable. But if it's a demonic beast, that bodes ill for us."

Xiang Tian's and Luo Xue's expressions turned grave.

"Brother Wang," Xiang Tian asked, "didn't you say earlier there were no traces of anyone on the Snow Mountain? What's happening now? Could it be that the other party is capable of concealing their presence so effectively, perhaps even being much stronger than you?"

Actually, Wang Zhan wasn't clear about this either. When they first set foot on the Snow Mountain, he truly hadn't detected any other presence. But now, it seemed things were far from what they initially appeared to be. Realizing this, Wang Zhan said in a deep voice, "Regardless, whether it's a formidable beast or a powerful human, as long as we remain vigilant, we should be fine. We won't provoke them, and they likely won't bother us. After all, I've already stepped into the Martial Saint realm. Dealing with me won't be an easy task for anyone."