Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 579 - 577 Key_1

White Feather glanced at Wang Zhan and immediately asked, "Aren't you afraid?" After all, no one knew exactly what lay below, making it difficult to react to an emergency.

Wang Zhan shrugged indifferently. "We all have one neck and two legs. If you're not scared, why should I be?"

Xiang Tian, who was nearby, also stepped forward and said directly, "Then let's all go down together. I don't mind either."

"What about me?" Luo Tianhong's expression changed instantly. She quickly moved to Wang Zhan's side, grabbed his arm, and said, "Since you're all ready to go, I can't possibly stay up here alone, can I? That would make me even more scared."

After some discussion, it was decided that all four of them would descend together, with no need for anyone to scout ahead.

"Wait, let me check the path below first," White Feather said, immediately taking the long spear in his hand and hurling it down into the cave.

In an instant, a white ray of light pierced the darkness, and the surrounding situation became crystal clear. Wang Zhan and the others could now clearly see what was below. Before them was a seemingly bottomless chasm, but fortunately, its surface was uneven. This meant they had many handholds and footholds, so descending this way would naturally not be very dangerous.

Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes and then swiftly descended into the cave. White Feather and the others quickly followed, keeping pace with Wang Zhan. After traversing tens of meters through the cave, one after another, they finally set foot on solid ground.

Wang Zhan took out his Deep Fire Blade, and the surroundings immediately lit up; after all, the Deep Fire Blade was wreathed in flames. White Feather, on the other hand, held his Dual Guns, which flickered with white light. The heavy-energy weapons now served as their illumination.

Soon, everyone could clearly see the outline of what lay before them: a giant Stone Gate. And on this Stone Gate were strange, ancient runes.

Wang Zhan quickly walked up to the massive gate and reached out to touch the peculiar runes.

With a deafening BOOM, the runes instantly emitted a dazzling light. Then, an energy ripple spread out. Wang Zhan was the first to be thrown backward, white dragons flashing around his body, followed by dragon roars that resounded through the sky. It seemed the Heavenly Dragon Armor had activated. Of course, without the Heavenly Dragon Armor, Wang Zhan could never have withstood such an assault under this kind of impact.

White Feather and the others were also caught in the blast. Everyone used all their skills to resist the energy ripple. Fortunately, the resulting energy fluctuations weren't overwhelmingly strong and remained within a controllable range; Wang Zhan and the others did not suffer any devastating blows.

Luo Tianhong and the others instantly rushed to Wang Zhan's side. Luo Tianhong quickly asked, "How are you? Are you alright?"

Even White Feather could hardly resist such an impact, let alone Wang Zhan who had borne the brunt of the damage. Everyone immediately grew worried.

Wang Zhan, however, simply raised his hand, waved dismissively, and said, "It's not a big problem."

Only then did White Feather nod. He walked step by step to the Stone Gate, stared at the runes on it for a long while, and then slowly said, "From the looks of it, someone has set up a formation technique here. It won't be easy to get in. Do you know how to break this formation technique?"

"I actually think it would be better to forcefully break through this formation technique," Luo Tianhong interjected from the side. "Of course, that's just my personal opinion. Anyway, I'm following you all. Whatever you decide, I'll go along with it."

Luo Tianhong appeared indifferent. Clearly, she had only provided the location; whether Wang Zhan and the others could enter or not was their problem and had nothing to do with her.

Xiang Tian, although he wanted to help and thereby prove his worth, was far too lacking in ability compared to Wang Zhan and White Feather. In this situation, he couldn't be of much help. Moreover, Xiang Tian had always lived a privileged life. Although his own combat power had increased rapidly, he had no practical combat experience, putting him at a great disadvantage compared to other Grandmasters.

Wang Zhan squinted, his gaze fixed on the strange runes before him, seemingly lost in thought.

Soon, White Feather's gaze fell upon Wang Zhan, and he slowly asked, "Well? Any ideas?"

Wang Zhan merely shook his head. Apparently, he didn't know how to break these formation techniques either. Moreover, this formation technique was so powerful, it proved that the person who set it up clearly possessed combat strength far exceeding their own. So, if any mistake was made, it would be extremely difficult for them to even escape. Since we've all made it here, we're companions. Therefore, I must be responsible for everyone's safety.

Wang Zhan walked to the side of the Stone Gate and then gently traced the runes with his fingers.

At this, the expressions of Luo Tianhong and the others changed. Oddly, however, as Wang Zhan's fingers touched the runes, they didn't emit the same intense burst of energy as before.

"Could it be that these runes are the key to unlocking the secrets here?" White Feather's eyes widened as he watched the wondrous scene unfold before him.

Wang Zhan, however, could only shake his head helplessly. In truth, compared to White Feather, he knew there was still a gap between them, and not just in terms of knowledge. For many years, White Feather had been in the fifth war zone, constantly battling demonic beasts. He possessed a wealth of practical combat experience and had naturally seen many strange things, thus he was quite knowledgeable. Compared to White Feather, Wang Zhan lacked considerable combat experience, and his foresight was naturally not as far-reaching. But I just had a feeling that these runes weren't as formidable as they seemed; it was almost as if they were beckoning me.

Thinking this, Wang Zhan then spoke, slowly saying, "I think I might know how to open this formation technique."

Instantly, everyone's eyes lit up. White Feather and Luo Tianhong rushed to Wang Zhan's side, especially Luo Tianhong, whose eyes flashed with excitement. After all, the reason Luo Tianhong had stayed in the fifth war zone was her anticipation of this treasure. Now that it was so close, and it seemed Wang Zhan and his group might have a way to access it, How could she not be excited?

"No, I just have a feeling, as if this place is very familiar to me," Wang Zhan immediately clarified.

Then, everyone's gaze fell upon Wang Zhan. Luo Tianhong, in particular, studied him strangely for a moment before asking, "I seem to recall you saying this is your first time on the Star War Battlefield?"

Wang Zhan nodded. He hadn't deceived them on this point; it was indeed his first time on the Star War Battlefield.

"Could it be..." As he spoke, Wang Zhan's eyes suddenly widened. He reached into his clothes and grasped the jade pendant—the last thing Old Mao had left him.

As Wang Zhan took out the jade pendant, the surrounding runes even began to tremble. Bursts of energy fluctuations flickered back and forth over the runes. The restless energy instantly made everyone's expression turn much grimmer.

"Not good! We must retreat quickly!" White Feather exclaimed. He immediately raised his Dual Guns, shielding Luo Tianhong and Xiang Tian behind him. After all, among the four of them, Wang Zhan definitely had the ability to protect himself. And although Luo Tianhong's abilities were unfathomable, she was, after all, still a teenage girl; no matter how early she had started her cultivation, how much could she have achieved? Xiang Tian's face also instantly turned grim.

Wang Zhan, however, showed no fear. He just stared at the jade pendant in his hand. Subsequently, the jade pendant began to shimmer brightly, and the colorful runes gradually drew closer to Wang Zhan. In an instant, streams of runes landed upon the jade pendant.

Wang Zhan squinted, watching the astonishing event. He then saw beams of five-colored light emit from the jade pendant, casting a vivid, rainbow-like glow that was almost blinding.

"What in the world is that thing?" Luo Tianhong was also shocked by the extraordinary sight. She now understood why she could never enter this place, no matter how hard she tried: she didn't have the key. But Wang Zhan, here for the first time, actually has the key to enter the formation technique?

"Is that the jade pendant Old Mao left you?" Xiang Tian instantly recognized the pendant's origin. The image of Old Mao saving them at that crucial moment surfaced in his mind, and the memory of Old Mao leaving behind such an important item was truly touching.

Wang Zhan remained silent. He walked step by step to White Feather's side and then said, "Let's you and I join forces to break through this Stone Gate."

White Feather raised no objections and immediately lifted his Dual Guns. Wang Zhan, gripping his Deep Fire Blade, coldly gazed at the Stone Gate as the runes upon it gradually disappeared and the energy fluctuations began to subside.

Then, Wang Zhan and White Feather, using all their strength, simultaneously attacked. A red light and a white light crashed into the Stone Gate.

In an instant, cracks appeared on the Stone Gate. This was proof enough that to enter, they first had to shatter the Stone Gate before them.

Realizing this, Wang Zhan's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he leaped into the air. The Deep Fire Blade in his hand pulsed with Fire Light, and in an instant, a gigantic Fire Dragon plunged directly toward the Stone Gate.