Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 583 - 581: War God Li Jiu_1

Of course, Wang Zhan had his own trump cards and a desperate, all-out fighting style. In a life-or-death battle, he might be able to fight Li Jiu, and the outcome would be uncertain.

If Li Jiu wanted to defeat him, he might have a chance, but it would come at an extremely heavy price.

Bai Yu stepped forward to introduce the two, "This is our War God, Li Jiu."

"Hello, I am Wang Zhan."

Li Jiu nodded, then walked over to Wang Zhan and said, "Kid, were you the one who took down the Metal Madman?"

Wang Zhan glanced at Bai Yu beside him before chuckling, "I wouldn't have such ability on my own. If it weren't for Bai Yu's help, I'd probably have been taken out by the Metal Madman by now."

Bai Yu waved his hand dismissively, "Why be so modest?"

Hearing Wang Zhan's explanation, the crowd initially thought that White Feather must have actually exerted a lot of effort. After all, White Feather's status was well-known, and his reputation as 'Dual Guns White Feather' was thoroughly deserved.

But Wang Zhan? An obscure junior. How could he possibly be on par with Bai Yu?

Li Jiu then nodded. "So, the two of you took down the Metal Madman together, right?"

Wang Zhan nodded. "Of course, Bai Yu played a bigger role."

Seeing Wang Zhan not wanting to take all the credit, Bai Yu secretly admired him. In this era, many young people achieve fame, but those who achieve fame while remaining humble are rare. Wang Zhan, however, is both powerful and modest; his future is surely immeasurable.

He glanced again at the people in the camp. Indeed, compared to Wang Zhan, these people truly couldn't measure up.

He even began to doubt if Wang Zhan had truly come from Earth. After all, resources there were limited, and the most powerful creatures one could encounter were merely a few beasts.

Bai Yu knew very well that the fastest way to improve one's combat power was through relentless combat, specifically against demonic beasts stronger than oneself. Only through such a baptism of Fresh Blood could one grow, bit by bit, and simultaneously enhance one's own combat power.

Perhaps it was because of his Talent.

In the end, Bai Yu voiced his opinion. Whether it was due to Talent or not didn't ultimately matter; what was important was that Wang Zhan had become another powerful asset to their war zone.

"Alright, let's head into the camp first and discuss its defense?"

Chu Yunxiao knew Li Jiu's character. If they continued to chat, Li Jiu might challenge Wang Zhan to a fight, though Li Jiu bore no ill will.

It was just that Li Jiu was fond of fighting; if Wang Zhan displayed formidable strength, how could Li Jiu easily let him off?

At the very least, they would have to fight it out for Li Jiu to know.

Right now, they had to work against the clock to set up the defenses so that everyone in the camp could be safe.

Everyone nodded, and Wang Zhan followed the group, quickly entering the camp.

Soon after, Wang Zhan and the others were seated around a bonfire. Bai Yu and the other leaders also sat together, while the remaining younger people stood behind them.

"We have thoroughly checked the situation in the fifth war zone. Compared to before, the fifth war zone has been breached again, creating a new problem."

Chu Yunxiao didn't hesitate and stated directly, "Previously, we had eight War Gods, each guarding a sector, which was just enough to seal the existing breaches. But now we're short-handed, and there's an additional breach. The most urgent task is to dispatch someone to guard this new breach."

Bai Yu immediately picked up his Dual Guns, stood up, and said, "Then let me go."

"You obviously can't. I know your combat power is extraordinary, but you have your own mission. You also need to guard one of the breaches. It's just that someone is currently covering your post, and the pressure there isn't immense, but you need to depart tomorrow morning."

Chu Yunxiao continued, "Moreover, Li Jiu has already been assigned out on a mission. Therefore, we need to select another War God—the ninth one—to either defend that breach or eliminate all the beasts within it."

"Why don't I just handle it?" Li Jiu, who was nearby, stood up and lazily stretched. "I can deal with the new breach first, then return to defending the area I'm assigned to."

For him, a fight was a fight, no matter where. Once he returned to his own defense line, he would immediately launch an offensive against the demonic beasts there.

Bai Yu also stood up, holding his Dual Guns, and said, "I'll go."

"I'm used to working alone; it's more convenient for me."

As he spoke, Bai Yu was already preparing to leave.

But just as he took a few steps, Chu Yunxiao called out from behind him, "Hold on! Do you understand the current situation in the war zone? With multiple breaches opening simultaneously, do you think you have the time to rush back and forth?"

"And we cannot afford to gamble now. If any single breach is compromised, the consequences will be unimaginable; everyone will be plunged into an unprecedented catastrophe."

Bai Yu was stunned, his expression changing. "Then what do you suggest we do now? Are we supposed to just sit here and wait for death?"

"The current issue is straightforward. Once the ninth War God is chosen, they will be stationed at the new breach. As long as we can hold all our defense lines, we can begin planning a counterattack and, at the same time, work to restore the fifth war zone."

Then, Bai Yu and Li Jiu both turned their gazes towards Wang Zhan.

Xiang Tian spoke even more directly, "Isn't it simple? Just let Wang Zhan become the ninth War God. After all, Wang Zhan's combat power is evident, isn't it?"

Bai Yu, standing beside him, nodded in agreement. "Yes, I think that would work. Indeed, his strength is formidable, enough even to contend with a level 1 demonic beast."

Xiang Zhanfei and others echoed this sentiment, especially the camp inhabitants Xiang Zhanfei had brought with him. They were all aware of Wang Zhan's strength; if it weren't for Wang Zhan, they would all be dead by now.

Wang Zhan, however, said, "I'm young and inexperienced; it's hard for me to take on such a great responsibility."

Li Jiu interjected immediately, "Alright, stop being so modest. We're facing a major enemy; it's better to deal with these demonic beasts first. You can temporarily act as the ninth War God for now. Once all the problems are resolved, we can reconsider the selection for the ninth War God."

Then, everyone nodded in agreement. Clearly, all those gathered around the bonfire believed in Wang Zhan's combat power. The only exception was Chu Yunxiao, in whose eyes a hint of unease flickered.

"But there are quite a few who aspire to the seat of the ninth War God. We have already selected three candidates. If we designate Wang Zhan now, I'm concerned it might unsettle the troops' morale."

Bai Yu was momentarily stunned. He knew everyone in the fifth war zone quite well; the only ones with truly impressive combat power were these few War Gods. At this point, who else could possibly compare to Wang Zhan?

Besides, he was keenly aware that in a true head-on fight, even he would be no match for Wang Zhan.

Thinking of this, Bai Yu quickly said, "Isn't that simple? Why not just have them hold a grand competition?"

"I think that's a good idea!"

Li Jiu's eyes also lit up. After all, with a major enemy at hand, he hadn't had the chance to spar with Wang Zhan. But he, too, wanted to see just how formidable Wang Zhan's strength was and whether he was truly as powerful as the rumors claimed.

Wang Zhan chuckled and said, "No, no, no. Since others already desire this position, I won't compete for it. Besides, I'm not really interested."

Truthfully, the so-called title of War God, or the positions of the other War Gods, meant little to him. Although he was currently in the fifth war zone, he wouldn't be staying there permanently. Eventually, he still needed to forge his path and achieve something significant on the Star War Battlefield.

With this in mind, Wang Zhan promptly said, "So, just choose someone amongst yourselves. I'll remain in the camp. If any emergency arises, I'll be ready to respond."

Now that Wang Zhan was with them, they would all prosper or suffer together; their fates were intertwined.

If problems arose in the camp, it wouldn't benefit him either.

Chu Yunxiao, however, still appeared to be in a dilemma.

After a long moment, he finally spoke, "If my memory serves me correctly, Wen Tian should be in the camp, right?"

Everyone exchanged glances, and then someone from the crowd spoke up, "Wen Tian is indeed in the camp. Does the Camp Commander need him for something?"

"Go and bring Wen Tian to me. Since the position of the ninth War God is extremely important, we must naturally select someone with exceptional combat power and leadership abilities. Wang Zhan is here, and Wen Tian also happens to be in the camp. Among the three existing candidates, Wen Tian's strength is the most formidable, though he lacks leadership talent. If Wang Zhan can defeat Wen Tian, then the position of the ninth War God will naturally be his."

Wang Zhan, however, just smiled nonchalantly. "Is there really a need to make things so complicated?"

At this, the people in the crowd behind them began to murmur amongst themselves.

"Looks like this guy's chickening out, huh?"

"If he truly lacked ability, why wouldn't he back down? Besides, Wen Tian's strength is formidable; one careless move, and Wen Tian could beat him half to death."

"I knew it; this kid is just a wolf in sheep's clothing!"

The crowd chattered, soon breaking into laughter, their eyes filled with disdain.

Wang Zhan, however, paid no heed to their stares. Chu Yunxiao, on the other hand, observed Wang Zhan intently. He was extremely pleased with him; Such a disposition is truly rare. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The next second, Chu Yunxiao's eyes widened. He glanced at the crowd on the periphery and shouted sternly, "What's all this nonsense? All of you, shut up!"

"Go and bring Wen Tian to me."

Now that Chu Yunxiao had spoken, the people in the crowd dared not utter another word of nonsense. Someone immediately went to fetch Wen Tian.