Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 575 - 573 Level Rising Step by Step_1

"How did you break its defense before?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhan reluctantly lowered his head, his eyes filled with bitterness.

If Old Mao hadn’t helped him back then, he might have become a corpse by now. How could he have had the chance to break the Metal Maniac’s defense? Even if the Metal Maniac were standing before him right now, he would be helpless.

"This guy should be in recovery mode right now. If we don’t crush it directly during this period, the consequences would be unthinkable. Once it recovers, even the four of us combined might not be its match."

Before coming here, Bai Yu had even been confident enough to directly confront the level 1 demonic beast, the Metal Maniac. But after seeing the Metal Maniac, where would he find such capability? Of course, it wasn’t that Bai Yu was incapable. Rather, among the eight war gods in the fifth war zone, the strongest were, at most, at the Martial King Realm. However, for a mere Martial King to confront a level 1 demonic beast was no simple matter.

"Let’s do this: we’ll both attack it simultaneously again."

Right now, Wang Zhan couldn’t think of a better solution and could only resort to brute force to try and break its defense.

As Bai Yu nodded, the two of them once again rushed toward the Metal Maniac at high speed. Their combat power was pushed to the maximum, all their trump cards deployed. Then, they saw flashes of Fire Light erupting around the Metal Maniac. Under the intense assault of the Dual Guns, showers of sparks flew.

"ROAR!"

With a loud crash, the Metal Maniac abruptly stood up. The next moment, a massive energy ripple spread out. Wang Zhan felt a sudden intense pain in his chest and was thrown backward. When he looked at Bai Yu, he saw that Bai Yu was in an even more wretched state than he was; after all, Wang Zhan had benefited from the Heavenly Dragon Armor’s protection. If it weren’t for the protection of the Heavenly Dragon Armor, Wang Zhan would have been seriously injured by that blast.

Then, they saw the Metal Maniac swiftly get to its feet.

"Foolish humans, you’ve successfully angered me! Today, I will make sure all of you die here!"

The Metal Maniac roared, clenching its fists. It prided itself on its formidable defense, yet it had never imagined that these two could break through it, leaving it in such a sorry, disheveled state.

Wang Zhan paid no heed to its words. In a few strides, he reached Bai Yu. Thanks to the Heavenly Dragon Armor’s protection, Wang Zhan hadn’t sustained much damage, but Bai Yu was a different story; his injuries were severe. Cracks had appeared on his dazzling white armor, and Bai Yu’s Dual Guns had been knocked dozens of meters away.

"You guys go first; this fellow is beyond our league," Bai Yu said in a deep voice. At this point, he had to face reality. After all, the Metal Maniac’s combat power was undeniable. Wang Zhan might be able to continue fighting it, but in the end, he would be no match for the Metal Maniac; it would only lead to more casualties.

"Do I look like the type of person willing to abandon his teammates?" Wang Zhan gave a small smile, his eyes filled with undeniable determination.

Bai Yu was moved. Clutching his chest with one hand to endure the intense pain, he patted Wang Zhan’s shoulder with the other and said, "The fifth war zone is now in chaos. All eight war gods have joined the battle, so manpower is urgently needed. You possess extraordinary skills; don’t throw your life away needlessly. After all, this level 1 demonic beast is beyond what we can handle. It’s better to join forces with the people in the camp first and figure out a plan later."

Before coming here, Bai Yu had been worried that if the level 1 demonic beast broke out of the fifth war zone, it would threaten the other war zones. But his own power was limited, so he had to change his strategy. The key to solving the problem was for Wang Zhan and the others to return to the camp, inform everyone about the situation here, and brainstorm a solution together.

Wang Zhan squinted, then picked up his Deep Fire Blade from the side and chuckled. It was unclear where he found the strength, but he helped Bai Yu up and had him lean against Xiang Tian.

"What are you trying to do?"

Bai Yu knew he couldn’t leave, given his injuries. If Wang Zhan and the others tried to take him along, it would slow them down. Ultimately, the Metal Maniac would catch up, and their small squad of four would be annihilated.

Wang Zhan ignored Bai Yu’s words, placed him in front of Xiang Tian, and said, "Take care of him."

Then, like a shooting star, he rushed toward the Metal Maniac at breakneck speed. Wang Zhan had pushed his speed to the absolute limit, and the Deep Fire Blade in his hand pulsed with an intense red light.

"How dare an ant-like being challenge me?" The Metal Maniac looked at Wang Zhan with disdain, then lifted its arm and brought it smashing down towards him.

Wang Zhan’s eyes turned red as he swiftly raised his Deep Fire Blade. A massive beam of light from the blade descended, and scorching fire waves instantly filled the area, even beginning to melt the Metal Maniac’s body.

Previously, Wang Zhan hadn’t considered the most crucial point: the Metal Maniac was of the Metal element, which is vulnerable to Fire. Moreover, the Metal Maniac’s metallic armor and weaponry would melt under extreme heat. Although this equipment provided the Metal Maniac with strong defense, it also had a significant drawback—a weakness Wang Zhan had just seized upon.

"Damn humans!"

The Metal Maniac roared furiously, but it was futile. The metal encasing its body continued to melt, and the surrounding heat waves grew increasingly intense. Under such intense heat, the Metal Maniac grew increasingly irate. It constantly waved its hands, sending tremendous energy fluctuations crashing towards Wang Zhan. But Wang Zhan showed no sign of fear; instead, he raised his Deep Fire Blade again and violently smashed it down onto the Metal Maniac!

A massive beam of light from the blade descended, followed by a loud BANG. The Metal Maniac’s defenses had been destroyed by the intense heat. Without the protection it relied upon, the Metal Maniac quickly found itself at a disadvantage.

Although Wang Zhan was exhausted, he didn’t let this golden opportunity pass. He lifted the Deep Fire Blade once more and brought it smashing down on the Metal Maniac.

After several enraged roars, the Metal Maniac finally let out a wild scream and fell into a frenzy. Not far away, Bai Yu squinted and quickly shouted to Wang Zhan, his voice filled with undeniable urgency, "Not good! It’s going to self-destruct! Get out of here, quickly!"

A level 1 demonic beast self-destructing?

Realizing this, Wang Zhan no longer dared to remain entangled with the Metal Maniac. With a few leaps, he reached Little Wu’s side, grabbed Luo Tianhong, and sped off into the distance. Behind him, Bai Yu and Xiang Tian used every ounce of their strength to frantically sprint away.

Behind the fleeing group, anguished roars echoed, the sound utterly tragic.

"You damned bastards!"

The Metal Maniac, enveloped in Fire Light, roared continuously. It could withstand the temperature of magma at the Earth Core, so why could the heat from the Deep Fire Blade destroy all its defenses?

Wang Zhan and the others paid no mind to the Metal Maniac. It’s just a spent force, yet it still has the gall to threaten us? How utterly ridiculous!

Soon, the four of them had escaped the combat zone. Standing at a distance, they could still see the massive Fire Light, and beneath it, a figure swaying unsteadily. Everyone knew it was the Metal Maniac.

Suddenly, a loud BOOM erupted in the distance. Centered on the Metal Maniac, a huge wave of energy rippled outwards. Wang Zhan and the others quickly retreated further. Fortunately, the aftermath of this energy ripple wasn’t very strong and didn’t cause them any secondary injuries.

Just then, Wang Zhan heard a clear chime in his mind. The System’s control panel instantly popped up.

Wang Zhan

Origin Point: 2 (2/2,000 +++)

Essence Energy: 14,000 +++

Limit: 0 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Strength: 17,121

Physique: 17,250

Charm: 1,200

Wisdom: 3,000

Mental Power: 44,999 ++

Wang Zhan was stunned. He hadn’t expected the kill to be credited to him; all the experience from the Metal Maniac had been recorded by the System, and his own combat power was rapidly increasing.

Bai Yu, standing nearby, averted his gaze from the distant explosion. As he looked at Wang Zhan, he asked in astonishment, "You’ve reached the late-stage Grandmaster realm? How is that possible?"

Since Bai Yu had stepped into the Martial King Realm, he could see Wang Zhan’s true level at a glance. He clearly remembered Wang Zhan being only an early-stage Grandmaster before. How could he have directly advanced to late-stage Grandmaster after just one battle? Such speed of advancement was enough to make anyone green with envy!

Xiang Tian, also nearby, looked at Wang Zhan with curiosity. Although he couldn’t discern Wang Zhan’s current realm, Bai Yu’s statement left no room for doubt. Luo Tianhong, on the other hand, merely shrugged nonchalantly, seemingly uninterested in such matters.

Xiang Tian, still in shock, grabbed Wang Zhan’s arm and asked urgently, "How on earth did you do it? How did you level up so quickly? When we first met, you were just a Martial Arts Grandmaster. But only a few days have passed, and you’ve already reached the late-stage Grandmaster realm, just a step away from becoming a Martial King! One should know, many people strive their entire lives yet never reach the Martial King realm. But now, it looks like you’ll reach that stage very soon!"

How could they know that Wang Zhan had the System? All he needed were endless battles, especially against opponents stronger than himself, and his combat power would continuously improve. It was true that fortune favored the bold, but this rate of advancement was genuinely astonishing. Even Wang Zhan himself found it somewhat unbelievable.

"Alright, let’s not dwell on that for now," Bai Yu interjected. "Since the immediate crisis is resolved, let’s hurry back to the camp and regroup with everyone. The fifth war zone is vast, and we still don’t know the situation elsewhere. If other camps have also encountered entities as fierce as the Metal Maniac, then things will become truly troublesome!"