Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 481: The Reason_1

Therefore, the Old Man understood immediately. Three Seven was likely curious about that beast but, due to his family's circumstances, had no prior contact with such things. Hence, it would explain his current ignorance. Then, his curiosity transformed him into a child seemingly filled with a hundred thousand questions, constantly asking the Old Man for explanations.

Of course, this wasn't to say that the Old Man felt annoyed or anything of the sort. Instead, he suddenly realized something. It wasn't just that Wang Zhan and he shared a profound connection; even he himself, a Martial Emperor, found his opinion of this little rascal gradually improving.

Therefore, since they shared this rare connection, and even setting aside Wang Zhan's reasons, he found he didn't reject the idea. So, the Old Man patiently explained to Three Seven, "That kind of beast we saw earlier, In the final analysis, it's also a type of bear. It just looks much, much larger than the bears in our Earth Federation. Of course, you should also know that in our Earth Federation, apart from beasts, there are actually no longer any animals that can be considered entirely ordinary. So, we've given them numerous names based on their original bloodlines, such as the Three-headed Python, the Red-scaled Snake, and the Brown Giant Bear we just saw, and so on..."

Meanwhile, as the old and young, having just experienced a vast and rarely seen war involving a Martial Emperor's slaughter, were excitedly exploring and discussing the Federation's criteria for classifying the Beast Clan group.

「Far away.」

Approximately a hundred li distant, in a barren wasteland less than one hundred and fifty kilometers from Quan State, Wang Zhan stood aloof, hovering in mid-air. Surveying all the terrain and landforms before him from high above, his gaze was like a torch, as if it could penetrate the layers of soil—intense and exceptionally striking!

However, only Wang Zhan knew that his brows were slightly furrowed because he sensed something amiss!

Ever since he had daringly left the Old Man's side and, relying on the wings on his back, flown directly forward for nearly a hundred li, he had immediately noticed the numerous anomalies in the air.

The absence of human traces here was common. The problem was, not even a single small beast could be seen; it was deathly silent everywhere. Moreover, there wasn't even a trace of grass gnawed by beasts, or any droppings left behind by their movements. That was extremely abnormal!

Therefore, it was enough to prove to Wang Zhan that this place before him was far from simple.

Consequently, Wang Zhan, who had initially rushed over after detecting some unusual activity, immediately became highly vigilant. His nerves were taut, and he dared not miss the slightest clue.

He could feel it. In this desolate and barren wilderness, a pair of sinister, chilling eyes was fixedly watching him. However, it seemed his own strength had caused a slight, irreversible shift in the opponent's original plan.

Thus, under this shift, both sides became exceptionally quiet and extremely wary, each preparing for a fatal strike.

The disadvantage for Wang Zhan was that although he stood high in mid-air while his opponent was hidden deep in the earth like a burrowing rat, the offensive or defensive posture was never a basis for determining superiority or inferiority simply by who appeared more discomfited. Therefore, undoubtedly, Wang Zhan was currently at an absolute disadvantage, needing to be constantly on guard against a sneak attack.

However, Wang Zhan observed his surroundings with an icy gaze, his mind beginning to ponder.

What the hell is hiding down there? Is it human, or a beast? Could it be that something other than the Beast Tide has occurred outside Quan State, which is why no news can get out?

This should have been an impossibility. The Human Race's sole point of pride had always been its vast population base. It was this base that allowed them to win new wars. It was this base that allowed them to see more of the truth. And it was this base that made them stronger than before.

However, Wang Zhan, despite his clear-headedness, had no way to clearly and accurately determine just what kind of existence was hidden in the soil beneath his feet. After all, although the Human Race had not lost its path to evolution, everyone knew that this path was no longer solely in human hands.

That meant the entity below could be human. But equally, it could be a beast, and if it were a beast with a significant background...

In that case, such a situation became terrifying indeed!

Therefore, Wang Zhan made no move. He just vigilantly observed everything before him, simultaneously trying to discern some clues. However, it was evident that his opponent was also a seasoned expert in such matters, so it delayed its appearance before Wang Zhan.

It wasn't until the Old Man's battle over there had concluded, and as he carried Three Seven, beginning to withdraw from the battlefield and retreat to a distance, that a sudden, tremendous ROAR erupted from Wang Zhan's location!

Then, Wang Zhan felt his entire being jolt violently as he sensed an unprecedented pressure and threat. However, in his heart, he felt no fear or timidity, only endless excitement and exhilaration!

Therefore, a sharp glint flashed in Wang Zhan's eyes.

"Finally here!"

And then, he couldn't help but think.

It seemed that ever since returning to the Earth Federation from the Star War Battlefield and falling into the mental energy crisis, he hadn't fought a truly satisfying, all-out battle in a very, very long time!!

Before him now was the perfect opportunity!

So, seeing in the distance that colossal creature, resembling a giant dragon, suddenly burst forth from beneath the earth, kicking up endless soil and a fetid wind. Its pair of eerie green eyes was staring intently at him, enough to make anyone feel their hair stand on end and a shiver run down their spine.

Wang Zhan, however, roared with laughter.

"So, it's a Snot Worm! Hahahaha, excellent timing!"

The problem was, that remark made the giant snake pause for a moment.

In fact, if Wang Zhan hadn't been on the verge of detecting its traces through his meticulous mental energy search, this giant snake probably wouldn't have, out of fear, revealed itself so needlessly and unpreparedly.

The issue was, what had Wang Zhan just called it? A Snot Worm?

Evidently, this creature, possessing considerable intelligence, immediately grasped the insult the instant Wang Zhan's words left his mouth. Immediately, it became enraged!

Its demeanor changed instantly. Its eyes glowed an eerie green as if spitting fire, and on its viscous scales, many spots of iridescent, seven-colored light shimmered.

Without a doubt, it was furious.

And Wang Zhan was the first person it had encountered who actually dared to so audaciously provoke a powerful, King-level beast! This was simply unforgivable!

Don't beasts have face? Especially a creature like it, which held royal standing even among beasts.

So, immediately, its massive, forked tongue began flicking in and out incessantly. Then, an extremely icy voice emanated from the giant snake, directed towards Wang Zhan.

"Human brat, you're courting death!!"

Just as Wang Zhan was momentarily taken aback, not having expected to encounter a giant snake capable of speaking like an ordinary member of the Human Race, a loud ROAR, accompanied by a series of massive thuds beating against the air, suddenly resounded from above.

Then, Wang Zhan, instantly alert, whipped around to look behind him. He immediately saw a snake tail that looked immense yet was extremely sharp at the tip, like a sword or a venomous sting. It was swooping down on Wang Zhan from above, its speed pushed to the extreme. The whistling sound of its passage through the air could be clearly heard!

Without a doubt, if Wang Zhan had been even slightly unobservant and delayed for a few more seconds, he might genuinely have been doomed, pierced squarely by it and becoming this beast's prey. This showed just how venomous and dangerous these creatures were.

Originally, Wang Zhan had been laughing heartily, preparing to smash this fellow's head and sever its tail. However, just as he roared inwardly, calling for his weapon—the Liyun Blade—his expression suddenly changed.

Damn it! I forgot I gave the Liyun Blade and the Divine Shield to that little fellow for protection! That kid has really put me in a spot...

Of course, thoughts were thoughts, and forgetting was forgetting. Wang Zhan was, after all, a seasoned veteran, and his body's instincts were long ingrained.

So, almost at the moment the snake's tail was about to descend, as he was on the verge of an untimely death, and while the giant snake opposite had even begun to gloat.

"Hahahahaha, you actually want to fight me bare-handed? Human, who gave you such courage..."

Without a doubt, the giant snake was genuinely on the verge of laughing out loud. It had been on Earth Federation for far, far too long, so long it seemed it would have to stay here for all eternity, unable to return to the Star War Battlefield. So, through its continuous observation of the Earth Federation, it believed it had gained a preliminary understanding of the modus operandi of most members of the Human Race!

For instance, pride itself was never a sin; the problem was that when accompanied by foolishness, it could truly be fatal!

Therefore, the young man before it had presumably made such a mistake, leading him to dare face it, a king among beasts, bare-handed!

However, did he not know? In this world's true power hierarchy, wasn't the strength of the Beast Clan always a level higher than that of the Human Race?