Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 488 Black Cloud Appears_1
So, it finally took action!
Then, in the next instant, a dense smoke, at times dispersing and at times coalescing, suddenly accompanied the emergence of a huge black cloud. It spread out rapidly with an unstoppable momentum. Although it didn’t reach the extent of obscuring the sky and sun, it was as if a demon had suddenly appeared within the Federation, making one’s brow twitch.
Wang Zhan found himself directly blocked by the giant snake; his vision was clearly separated from it by the black fog enveloping its surface. The only thing Wang Zhan could then hear was a constant creaking sound. It sounded like a rocking cradle, CREAK... CREAK... quiet and not very loud. However, as the sound reached Wang Zhan’s ears, he instantly pictured the scene in his mind.
That must be it... some prey driven to a dead end, a scene of them being tightly bound by a massive snake tail, like rice dumplings.
Wang Zhan even seemed to feel it. In the scene were the very beasts who, just moments ago, had been standing before him alive and well—those who had slaughtered their own kind in front of him and then madly cursed the giant snake! It was as if a sudden pang of empathy for their plight, a sorrow for fellow creatures, welled up in Wang Zhan’s heart. This emotion, accompanied by a strong vigilance and caution towards the giant snake, was potent enough to crush one’s morale and confidence.
Thus, at this moment, no more horrific sounds were transmitted. Likewise, no unbearable scenes were playing out. At this moment, the sky was blue, the earth dusky, and the distant clouds and birds once again wove a fairytale world. If one could ignore the huge black cloud in front of them... if one could ignore that huge black cloud!
CREAK... CREAK...
RUSTLE... RUSTLE...
Therefore, although only a few minutes had passed, Wang Zhan, standing in the distance, heard everything clearly, and his expression grew even colder. He took a deep breath. Clearly, that creaking sound, carrying a certain sharp undertone, was the final elegy of the defeated beasts. But the rustling sound that followed had already transformed into a lavish, incredibly rich feast for the giant snake before him—a creature of immense size, formidable strength, and martial arts derived from an innate bloodline talent—a feast consumed hidden from view!
So, Wang Zhan finally understood at this critical moment. This was one of the giant snake’s schemes. As its obvious prey, if he fell for it, he would face a dead end! Consequently, Wang Zhan’s initially calm and peaceful state of mind quietly changed again, and he refocused his mind, waiting... and waiting...
As for whether the giant snake would cooperate with those beasts—in fact, if someone else had used this trick, it might have worked. But against Wang Zhan, the only response he would give was to see through all its hidden traps and teach it an unexpected lesson! Because Martial Emperors are not to be fooled! Wang Zhan was still a vast distance from the Martial Emperor Realm, but fortunately or unfortunately, the total amount of Essence Energy in his body had truly reached that level! Furthermore, aided by his mental energy, which was saturated with bizarre and extraordinary unknown attributes, Wang Zhan could practically be considered a Martial Emperor—a Martial Emperor possessing mutated mental energy akin to that of the Martial Emperor Realm! Even if his strength was slightly inferior, his resilience and combat prowess were by no means inferior to an actual Martial Emperor.
That was why the Wang Zhan from before could discern the giant snake’s tracks. That was why, just a moment ago, Wang Zhan could detect the giant snake’s abnormalities! This was also the crucial reason why Wang Zhan had always been able to perceive things invisible to the naked eye. Therefore, although the giant snake had hidden every trace of itself behind that black cloud, Wang Zhan, who could never be fathomed by common sense, still formed a faint, clear perception in his mind! And if the giant snake were to use a ploy, Wang Zhan’s instincts would immediately sound an alarm, and he would instantly flee, making a swift getaway. Therefore, his still-calm instincts and mental energy had already proven to Wang Zhan that the fate of those creatures was undeniable: either they were completely dead, or they were slowly dying... The giant snake had not used any tricks.
However, just as Wang Zhan’s expression and mood grew increasingly somber, another RUSTLING sound reached him. Thus, his expression became even grimmer! Because this sound was somewhat hollow, much like the gurgling sounds food makes passing through a snake’s digestive tract as it fed! That sound signified the terror of death for some and the exultation of new life for another. Those that died were naturally suited to be food, the weaker ones. What was reborn was a new source of energy within the host’s body. The process of digestion itself embodied both life and death.
However, when this occurred right before him, Wang Zhan wasn’t lamenting the passing of life or the decline of vitality. Rather, it was a solemn respect and awe for the power possessed by royal-level entities—a power that utterly defied conventional understanding! So, the more abnormally the giant snake behaved, the more it proved just how formidable it was!
Thus, Wang Zhan quietly asked himself a question. If it were me, could I, in such a short time, render a King-level beast almost incapable of resistance or struggle, forcing it to choose surrender? That was clearly impossible. Who wouldn’t cherish their life! Unless pushed to a dead-end, no one would choose the option Wang Zhan hypothesized. Meanwhile, Wang Zhan was more inclined to believe that these powerful beings, truly at a dead-end, would likely prefer to stake everything on one last, desperate battle. This meant that compared to subduing them, the fact that it had dispatched them so calmly and effortlessly was far more terrifying, because this represented the formidable power the other party possessed!
So, at this moment, the relaxed expression on Wang Zhan’s face had completely vanished, replaced by an extraordinary solemnity. However, the more solemn he became, the more his bloodline felt as if it were about to boil and ignite, even his lips becoming dry. So, Wang Zhan’s gaze on the scene before him was dangerous, his eyes glinting with a bloodthirsty light, as he quietly thought, I’m afraid its strength isn’t merely that of an early-stage Martial Emperor; it must be concealing its true strength...
Although this kind of strength ignited a yearning in Wang Zhan, it also presented a new, enormous problem: Wang Zhan was no longer sufficiently confident! Therefore, Wang Zhan had to find reinforcements! After all, even if he truly could fight this giant snake one-on-one and potentially not lose by much, this outcome would completely derail his original plan. His plan to capture the giant snake completely and turn it into a part of his resource inventory would become nothing but an empty dream, with little chance of realization! Indeed, simply avoiding defeat at the giant snake’s hands, not being treated as it had treated its own kin, would already be a stroke of immense luck!
Moreover, based on what Wang Zhan had just witnessed, since this creature could mercilessly and unhesitatingly strike down even its own kin—the many King-level existences of the Beast Clan—it was clear how bloodthirsty, violent, savage, and venomous it was. Then, as a member of the Human Race, one could naturally foresee what unimaginable horrors awaited if Wang Zhan were defeated. Therefore, finding reinforcements to ensure he wouldn’t be trapped was an urgent contingency that flashed through Wang Zhan’s mind. And the nearest help? Undoubtedly, Qin Ying’s mysterious grand-uncle, the Old Man, was well-suited for this crucial role...
Of course, for Wang Zhan, fleeing was impossible; he would never run from a battle in this lifetime. Not to mention that since he began his journey, aside from situations of absolute disadvantage, he had mostly achieved victories by defeating stronger opponents! Just recall the time on the Oceania Battlefield: when Wang Zhan faced the almost frenzied pursuit by the original organization, nearly driven to a dead-end, he still had the courage to fight them! Let alone a situation like this, which appeared to be an even match, or at worst, one where he was only at a slight disadvantage. If he didn’t fight it until the heavens overturned and the earth shook, how could Wang Zhan do justice to his boiling bloodline, or to the unique System within him that had been diligently mending and patching up his body!
Therefore, although Wang Zhan was already considering his escape route, his principle of action was such that: the more he felt he might be outmatched, the more he had to fight. Only by fighting could he grow more rapidly. Only by fighting could he immerse himself more deeply in martial arts. And only by fighting could he continue to leave everyone else far behind while they desperately tried to catch up!
Battle, battle, battle!
This was the real Wang Zhan. If he couldn’t do this, how could Wang Zhan have earned a status almost akin to that between teachers and students with those Martial Emperors? How could legends of him be everywhere, even though he had never truly entered those top echelons?
Therefore, all of a sudden, Wang Zhan felt even more thirsty—a thirst that only a full-blown, exhilarating battle could completely quench! Fortunately, in his solemn and profound gaze, he seemed to see that Snot Worm silently digesting its gains from this encounter, and then, the battle would soon begin...
