Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 495: Lean Against the Mountain Reappears_1

Meanwhile, because they had to remain vigilant against Wang Zhan’s counterattack, their minds were taut. This idea was treated merely as a distracting thought and subsequently discarded. Then, they continued to focus on Wang Zhan’s attacks and counterattacks, so they didn’t consider this crucial point.

However, even if they were unaware of it, it seemed they were missing something, causing a small corner of their hearts to feel suddenly hollow. But this didn’t mean they were going to sit idly by and let Wang Zhan escape and become a future threat. Because in reality, it went without saying, all of these identical giant snakes knew very well. In order for the original body to monopolize all the credit this time and seize an unprecedented opportunity, it wasn’t nearly as relaxed as it appeared on the surface but was actually making an all-out effort!

Therefore, their intention didn’t change. Especially under Wang Zhan’s continuous provocation, they were growing increasingly furious. These habitually ferocious creatures fixated on a single thought:

Kill Wang Zhan!

So, although it felt like a blessing in disguise, who knew whether it was truly a blessing or a curse? Moreover, for them, these two entirely different paths perhaps served the same function and offered potentially massive benefits. They could also avoid more external interference and maintain their current murderous calm. Therefore, if they knew about the possible complications and severe consequences after killing Wang Zhan, presumably, their state of mind might have fluctuated slightly, creating loopholes in their formation. However, it was also possible they would only become more focused and determined to claim Wang Zhan’s life and the honor that came with it!

In short, it wouldn’t improve the situation for Wang Zhan. The only thing he could do was to keep resisting and struggling. And strive, before they completely laid him out on a platter, to truly escape from this world already thoroughly sealed by the giant snakes!

Therefore, finally, at a certain moment, Wang Zhan, his gaze growing increasingly bloodshot and terrifyingly fierce, seized another opportunity—a glimmer of hope! That is, the beasts before him, due to their intense focus and perfectly synchronized actions, had achieved an unprecedented state of powerful unity, moving and retreating as one. And as they all began to encircle him once more, Wang Zhan immediately grinned sinisterly. His entire body became a vast torrent of light, completely illuminating the darkness before him. Then, with a deafening roar, he charged into the sky. Only his voice could be heard, his figure unseen, yet one could feel the pervasive agitation and fierce flames in the air.

"Lean Against the Mountain!!"

This was Wang Zhan’s ultimate hidden technique. Back when Wang Zhan entered Jing State and inadvertently attracted sieges from numerous powerful enemies, this move had performed wonders! The powerful Grandmaster from the Royal Martial Arts Academy, who embodied most of their hopes, was defeated by this very move. Wang Zhan shattered his internal energy completely, slaying him on the spot and sending him to the Netherworld in regret.

In the meantime, because of this incident, it directly led to all the subsequent encounters Wang Zhan experienced, provoking Edward of the Royal Martial Arts Academy to personally intervene. From then on, he lost control of his own destiny, forced to act as a puppet—and that move was the very root of this tragic fate! Therefore, one could say that whenever the Lean Against the Mountain combination martial art appeared, it invariably signaled a major turning point for Wang Zhan, usually when he was at a severe disadvantage!

Not to mention, this martial art was inherently designed for life-or-death gambles. It used the Five Thunder Deity Refinement Method to mobilize the Essence Energy and vital energy within the body, pushing his physical power to its absolute peak. Meaning, the greater the total amount of Essence Energy and vital energy in his body, the greater the power it could unleash! Furthermore, if one could ignore the immense pressure and destructive force this martial art inflicted upon the body during its execution, it might well be one of the most powerful and perfect martial arts in Wang Zhan’s arsenal!

Simply because, for Wang Zhan, this martial art embodied the true essence of Wang Yidao’s Heaven and Earth Single Slash. Naturally, by standing on the shoulders of a giant, so to speak, he could see further and wider, to the point of looking down upon the entire world! However, it was quite obvious that the frenzied Wang Zhan at this moment wasn’t considering the complications of using this martial art in the slightest. His face was a ferocious mask, lips stretched into a terrifying grin, like a demon king from the depths of the earth, as he stared at the colossal creatures before him!

Then, as Wang Zhan’s aura surged, his momentum becoming utterly unstoppable, amidst Wang Zhan’s wild, resounding, and unending laughter, the giant snake clones finally saw his current state clearly. It turned out that in mid-air, a golden light, moving at Wang Zhan’s extreme speed, had been incredibly compressed. It had become a tiny dot, no larger than a sesame seed or a mung bean, yet it was as dazzling as the Sun, impossible for anyone to ignore!

Just as it was on the verge of completely entering the heaven and earth net laid by the giant snake clones, at that critical moment, all the giant snake clones instantly felt an intense threat. This was entirely opposite to their previous estimation and feelings towards Wang Zhan during the battle. It was as if, at this very moment, the Wang Zhan advancing before them, constantly pushing forward, truly resembled a miniature Sun! And within its core, that immense energy, compressed to the extreme, felt like a ticking time bomb, instilling a heart-pounding terror in all who could sense it.

Consequently, they all reacted, hastily reforming the great formation to mount a desperate defense against Wang Zhan.

"Be careful..."

"Assemble! We must hold him back..." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"No matter what, even if we all die, we absolutely cannot let this kid escape!"

At that moment, accompanied by Wang Zhan’s powerful attack and his resonant laughter that seemed to linger for days, the thirty-three giant snake clones all tensed their vital energy, skin, and spirit, not daring to relax in the slightest. But they simply couldn’t believe their eyes. They could only stare in disbelief at Wang Zhan, now so close it seemed they could see the fine hairs on his face. The sight was utterly inconceivable, making their own hairs stand on end.

Why! How can he wield power of this magnitude...

This isn’t the power of a Martial Emperor! Nor is it power Above the Martial Emperor! But why, why have I never witnessed such a thing...

This kid is too terrifying! He must die, he absolutely must die! No matter what, we cannot let him live...

After all, although they were unaware that the Federation Calendar once recorded a true, decisive genius, Wang Yidao, who was also the youngest Martial King in history. He had stood on the Federation’s stage and, under the watchful eyes of many great figures, declared to those dignitaries:

"Your Martial Arts Path is flawed! You have been wrong from the very beginning!"

Wang Yidao then created his own Saber technique. It had no rank and seemed quite unremarkable. But the Saber technique itself completely overturned the world’s understanding, for it could utilize Essence Energy to a point that was simply divine! Concentrated without scattering! Instantly injurious! Its lethality surpassed that of over ninety-nine percent of the Federation’s Martial Artists, potent enough to be called terrifyingly ferocious.

And later, this very martial art, inherently ferocious yet without any restrictions, fell into Wang Zhan’s hands through a fortunate coincidence! It was named Heaven and Earth Single Slash! And it allowed Wang Zhan to truly cement his title as a genius youth.

Now, these giant snakes, whose original body was incredibly powerful, having reached the unprecedented Martial Emperor level—the emperor of martial arts—were facing a martial art condensed by Wang Zhan using an equivalent compression principle! But, they were Martial Emperors, after all. So, when Wang Zhan finally channeled all his sharpness into this single martial art, poised to erupt in a dazzling radiance, they immediately sensed the danger! They were even prepared, if necessary, to sacrifice all thirty-three of their giant snake clones. Yet, they were still thoroughly awed by Wang Zhan’s martial art, anxiously wondering if their preparations were enough!

Unfortunately for them, no matter what defenses they erected, it was already too late. Because from the moment Wang Zhan initiated this martial art, he was destined to be truly unstoppable, with no one capable of blocking him!

Therefore, the next moment, as all eyes focused on the approaching Wang Zhan, a growing unease filling their hearts, in an instant, time itself seemed to freeze, as if solidified into jelly! Only a brilliant golden radiance bloomed wildly, unreservedly washing over the giant snake clones before them. Then, it was as if the air itself fell silent. The surroundings plunged into a stillness, quiet as the Abyss.

After two or three breaths, a hearty laugh suddenly erupted. Though punctuated by endless coughing, all the giant snakes could still sense the speaker’s triumph.

"HA HA... COUGH COUGH, HAHAHA! A bunch of losers! Trying to compete with me, HAHAHA..."

Then, as if this hearty and brazen laughter reignited the atmosphere of the entire area, suddenly, a series of tremendous rumbles began to echo one after another.