Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 467 Uncertainty_1
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...
It seemed as though the sky itself had exploded awake, with violent roaring sounds reverberating everywhere. It was quite a lively scene.
However, while Wang Zhan seemed cheerful, the Old Master Zao behind him was about to die from anger. He hurried and scurried; if his physical body were present, he might have even been panting heavily.
But the problem was, by the time he could faintly glimpse Wang Zhan’s back again, Wang Zhan’s figure had vanished to who-knows-where! All that remained in that spot was a continuous, deafening ROAR, like the furious rage of the heavens, still rolling out and spreading in all directions. It undoubtedly startled countless birds and beasts.
Consequently, the Old Man could only stare in the direction Wang Zhan had disappeared, seething in helpless fury.
This is infuriating! Absolutely infuriating! What kind of monster is this kid? His strength is merely approaching the Martial Emperor Realm, so how can his speed be so astonishing...
After all, everyone knew that approaching the Martial Emperor Realm wasn’t the same as actually being a Martial Emperor. At least, before crossing those immense thresholds, at best, they could engage in occasional matched battles with those youngsters in the Martial King Realm and emerge victorious.
However, the Wang Zhan before him was like an absolute madman! The Old Man had finally figured it out. Although Wang Zhan’s speed couldn’t match a middle-high rank Martial Emperor, on a battlefield, as long as an enemy Martial Emperor wasn’t of middle-high rank or didn’t possess a flying-type bloodline talent, then Wang Zhan could definitely achieve complete victory, as easily as a cat catching a mouse. No one would be able to stop him!
Nonetheless, thoughts were thoughts, and anger was anger. The Old Man knew if he didn’t give it his all now, he might never be able to hold his head high in front of Wang Zhan again! But the problem was, he *had* already given it his all, even consuming the mental essence energy he’d set aside like money for funeral expenses! Yet he still couldn’t even touch Wang Zhan’s shadow, only able to watch helplessly as Wang Zhan sped off, leaving him in the dust and vanishing into the distance.
Therefore, at that moment, the Old Man was practically grinding his teeth in frustration.
Aaargh, just you wait! If I catch you, I’ll make you pay...
One should know, there was a bet between them. The Old Man didn’t even need to think; if Wang Zhan won, he himself might have to resort to some unsavory tactics. What a scene that would be, and how utterly humiliated he would be!
However, faced with such a person who seemed nice on the surface, but was, in essence, just like Wang Zhan—full of ill-intent, one could only imagine what would happen if Wang Zhan fell into *his* hands!
So at this moment, the two in the chase, who understood each other intuitively, didn’t voice their thoughts, but they both knew exactly what the other was thinking. It all depended on who would fall behind first, take the beating, and be forced to obey the other’s commands.
Therefore, both of them were absolutely determined. Among them, the Old Man unleashed the heroic spirit he had accumulated over many years, spending his energy like water, completely disregarding the consumption. He was clearly determined to engage in a battle of wills with Wang Zhan.
Wang Zhan, however, just laughed heartily, observing everything as he repeatedly fell behind only to surge ahead again. Moreover, Wang Zhan had already taken out a few Pure Essence Pills and stuffed them into his trouser pocket, just in case.
However, he hadn’t expected this old fellow, at his advanced age, to still be as stubborn as a child over a matter of pride.
Of course, as for Wang Zhan, he certainly wouldn’t back down half a step. After all, he was still young himself! In a battle of pride, even unreasonable actions felt justified! Did the old geezer really think he was invincible?
But Wang Zhan also realized the current situation was obvious at a glance. That old fellow was definitely provoked by him and was filled with indignation. That was why he was chasing so desperately, completely disregarding the consumption of his mental energy, pushing himself to his limits.
The problem was, peering with the Golden Light in his eyes, Wang Zhan could clearly see. This old guy was clearly at his Limit; his current speed was merely the result of him forcibly squeezing out his remaining potential.
Therefore, even though Wang Zhan’s body was also feeling the strain, and because of his chapped skin, he had lost a considerable amount of blood, causing his face to turn somewhat pale, it was still okay! Instead, he felt a surge of heroic ambition.
And, after all, Wang Zhan was someone approaching the Martial Emperor level, and he also carried a Storage Bangle that could replenish his supplies at any time. With all things considered, based on the comparison from earlier, if Wang Zhan ultimately lost to the Old Man and was at a disadvantage... He might as well go home, wash up, and go to bed!
Consequently, these two powerful Martial Artists, fundamentally understanding each other and driven by a fierce battle of wills, pushed relentlessly forward. Instantly, high in the skies of the Earth Federation, they chased each other madly. Neither was willing to admit defeat, and neither would stop. It was a relentless pursuit, a constant chase with no rest!
And on the road ahead, because the speed of these two surpassed even some of the Federation’s older fighter jet models, they quickly left the Chu State area. After that, they entered a vast region of swamps and rivers, then crossed three massive rivers—the Three Waters. They then pushed straight into Goose City, a metropolis renowned as the Earth Federation’s most technologically advanced civilian hub! Following that, they passed through layer after layer of barriers, constructed and reinforced over the long years of the Federal Human Race!
After that, they advanced like mad!
All the way, underneath the stars and moon.
All the way, proceeding despite wind and rain.
However, this chase, if made public, would have immediately caused a sensation throughout the entire Federation and allowed ordinary people to better understand the mysterious and powerful world of Martial Artists! Yet, it proceeded in silence from beginning to end, a silent roar with scarcely any witnesses. Even if someone detected the commotion and quickly dispatched soldiers to investigate, what greeted them, aside from the empty, trackless wilderness, was not even a shadow of those two insanely powerful individuals! Some people even directly requested to mobilize Meteorological Satellites for this purpose.
However, what was frustrating for them was that during the long days of waiting, as adjustments were still being made and preparations hurried along in the Federation’s centers of power, those seeking to observe were destined to temporarily lose all opportunity to deploy Meteorological Satellites and glimpse the full picture, whether via networks or direct sightings!
Of course, the Federation is large but also small. Therefore, for such a thing to go unknown, the only way was not to do it in the first place.
And so it was. Because of these two powerful and mysterious figures, who arrived and departed with such imposing momentum, some less critical cameras hidden within the Earth Federation’s network suddenly had their moment to shine.
Therefore, only after multiple decryptions and continuous magnification and analysis, did people finally discover two fleeting, blurry, and indistinct figures in the camera’s hazy images. But by analyzing certain superficial characteristics, they could confirm that one was an old man, and the other a young boy.
But these two, what astonished and made everyone envious was a shared trait: their power far exceeded that of anyone witnessing this event.
Therefore, someone said with some hesitation, "These two masters seem to be merely passing through by chance; it’s not worth us making a big fuss..."
"Correct. I’m also a Martial Artist, a Martial King at that, but I don’t think I’d survive if I were thrown in front of them, not like when I face those beasts..."
After hearing this, someone’s complexion instantly changed. If what this Martial King expert said was true, wouldn’t that mean both of them were individuals at or above the Martial King Realm? Such figures were unstoppable by anyone present!
One should know, even a single Martial King could cause immense headaches for many state cities with their destructive power. They weren’t afraid of fighting! They were only afraid that the opponent wouldn’t fight them directly but instead would turn around and start harassing from the shadows, continuing until the truly strong experts within one’s own city were alerted, thereby exposing one’s own incompetence! Not to mention existences clearly a whole tier stronger than the Martial King Realm!
So, some people immediately fell silent, while others remained quiet.
In fact, Wang Zhan, for his part, was unaware that because of their reckless passage, some people, with too much time on their hands or out of unease, were now fervently discussing them, and had even made Wang Zhan their hypothetical enemy.
However, it was understandable. After all, any powerful Martial Artist who wasn’t aligned with the Human Race posed an enormous threat to any city!
But Wang Zhan was oblivious because he was intently focused on observing the Old Man, hoping to discern more clues about him. So he paid no attention at all. The Old Man, on the other hand, was too caught up in his anger; that, coupled with his age, made his mind slow to react, so he also paid no heed.
Thus, this situation directly caused a scene that alarmed many. This was especially true now, with news that Quan State in the Southwest, once relatively peaceful, had become a target for beast attacks, with a Beast Tide besieging the city. Who could tell if these two were actually spies secretly probing the enemy’s situation?
However, as soon as someone proposed this suggestion, it was immediately rebutted by others on the spot. Because offending a powerful Martial Artist of unknown origin and intentions was simply asking for trouble.
Therefore, some quick-witted and sagacious individuals, along with the advisors of their respective teams, quickly began to persuade their leaders.
"Sir, those two have already vanished. Why should we frighten ourselves and invite trouble for no reason?"
