Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 594 - 592: Keep Up with Your Pace_1

"But rest assured, by staying with me, your strength will definitely improve significantly. And Xiang Tian is a good example. When he first joined me, he was just a greenhorn, but look at him now! Full of combat experience and already a formidable warrior capable of holding his own."

Xiang Tian and Wang Zhan were about the same age. However, compared to Wang Zhan, Xiang Tian was indeed less mature, and his combat experience wasn't as rich. There was a significant gap between them.

Luo Xue happily chimed in, "Really? Is everything you're saying true?"

"Why would I deceive you otherwise?" Wang Zhan replied. "If you don't believe me, just ask Xiang Tian when you get back. Let him tell you himself how much of a coward he used to be—if it weren't for me, he would've died countless times."

Of course, Wang Zhan was telling the truth. Xiang Tian had indeed been like that before—reckless and lacking a big picture view. If not for Wang Zhan's guidance and protection, Xiang Tian would undoubtedly have perished long ago.

But Luo Xue, at his side, shook her head and said, "I believe you, so that's not what I'm asking about. I'm not interested in what Xiang Tian was like before. I just want to hear you say, can I really stay by your side forever?"

The young man nearby overheard and chuckled. So Luo Xue has been openly expressing her affection, huh? No wonder Xiang Tian envied Wang Zhan; even he felt a twinge of envy. After all, Luo Xue was beautiful, seemed obedient, and was willingly devoted to Wang Zhan. Who wouldn't want such a girl?

Wang Zhan remained silent, momentarily unsure how to respond. Luo Xue, surprisingly, had made him blush.

"War Deity," the young man interjected, clearly moved, "after this joint battle ends, can I also stay by your side?" After all, everyone wanted to improve their combat strength. Only then could they establish themselves on the Star War Battlefield and contribute more to their war zone. Everyone wants to be useful, don't they?

Xiang Tian, however, laughed and said, "What I do every day is extremely dangerous; it's practically licking blood from a knife's edge. You should all stay safe in the Fifth War Zone and contribute more to the camp. Don't think about trailing after me all day. You could lose your life any time, you know?"

At this, Luo Xue choked up, and tears welled in her eyes, spilling down her cheeks the next second. This sudden display of emotion left Wang Zhan and the young man somewhat confused.

Just a moment ago, their conversation had been going well, but now Luo Xue was crying. They didn't think they had said anything wrong. Could it be because she was reminded that the war zone would soon be overrun by beasts, and that's why she was upset?

"You already promised me," Luo Xue sobbed, looking at Wang Zhan. "You said I could always stay by your side. How can you go back on your word? You're my great hero! If you break your promise, I'll be heartbroken."

Wang Zhan was momentarily speechless. He hadn't expected Luo Xue to be upset over this; he'd only been making a casual remark earlier. As for the future, who could really say? In any case, the priority now was to stop her tears.

"Alright, alright, I promise," Wang Zhan quickly soothed. "Once things here are settled, you can be my follower. I'll help you improve your combat power too. Trust me, I always keep my word; a promise is a promise."

At this, Luo Xue immediately brightened, a wide smile spreading across her face as she looked happily at Wang Zhan. Clearly, her objective had been achieved.

Suddenly, roaring sounds erupted from the distant battlefield. Then, they saw Bai Yu descending from the sky, his Dual Guns already blazing. Silvery-white dragons of energy streaked across the sky, and wherever they passed, the beasts retreated, clearly fearing Bai Yu's power.

After all, Bai Yu possessed his own trump cards. His high ranking among the Eight Great War Deities was a testament to his formidable strength. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

However, aside from Bai Yu, no other War Deities were visible, which puzzled Wang Zhan.

"Didn't you say earlier that all the War Deities in the war zone had come here for this joint battle?" Wang Zhan asked the young man. "Why is Bai Yu the only one here now?"

The young man looked puzzled too and quickly explained, "When I left to find you, all the War Deities were indeed here, preparing for a major confrontation with the beasts. I can't believe only War Deity Bai Yu is left now!"

Could it be due to some sudden, unforeseen circumstance? But that doesn't make sense either... the young man wondered.

The young man shook his head, utterly baffled. Bai Yu had already engaged, but the other War Deities were absent. It seemed Bai Yu was currently leading the defense here. Yet, when the young man had departed earlier, Bai Yu hadn't been the one in command. While Bai Yu's personal combat prowess was immense, his strategic leadership skills were known to be lacking.

Wang Zhan also noticed another issue. The beasts on the battlefield weren't particularly formidable; he couldn't even spot any Level 1 Demonic Beasts. Though numerous, they were all low-level creatures. Even if Bai Yu didn't intervene, the remaining warriors could probably hold the line against these.

Looks like we might have come for nothing this time, Wang Zhan thought. He then said aloud, "Well, since we're here, let's help Bai Yu clean up these pests quickly."

As he spoke, Wang Zhan immediately rose and, Deep Fire Blade in hand, shot towards the battlefield. With a wave of his blade, Fire Dragons materialized and swept across the combat zone. Bai Yu, who was engaged in fierce combat with the beasts, noticed Wang Zhan's arrival. His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Wang Zhan. "You finally showed up! I thought you were done for over there. Seems I really underestimated your strength!"

Wang Zhan shrugged and laughed. "They were just a bunch of useless losers. I took care of everything on that side right after I arrived. But what's going on here? Wasn't this supposed to be a major battle? I don't see any powerful foes around!"

At the mention of this, Bai Yu frowned slightly and explained, "We were tricked by those demonic beasts. They split their forces to attack our defense lines simultaneously, aiming to catch us off guard. While this tactic might not tear open a single major breach, it could potentially create multiple smaller openings along the line."

"Not good!" Bai Yu exclaimed suddenly, his expression turning grim. He said urgently, "If all the war zone defense lines are being targeted by the beasts, and you've suddenly come here, Wang Zhan, haven't we fallen for their ploy to lure the tiger from the mountain? If a Level 1 Demonic Beast reaches any of those defense lines, the warriors there won't be able to withstand its assault and devastation!"

Wang Zhan merely smiled. "Don't worry. Before I came here, I already dealt with a Level 1 Demonic Beast. It was likely the one leading the assault on my section of the defense line. Since I've eliminated it, those other beasts shouldn't dare to press the attack there for a while. So, naturally, I don't need to worry about that front."

"This..." Bai Yu stared at Wang Zhan in utter shock. "You're not kidding me, are you? How long has it even been? And you can already take down a Level 1 Demonic Beast?"

Previously, Wang Zhan had managed to defeat the Metal Maniac, but that was largely because Bai Yu had already significantly depleted its strength. Wang Zhan had delivered the final blow, effectively capitalizing on an advantage. Still, it had also demonstrated Wang Zhan's own considerable power.

But as Bai Yu's gaze fell upon Wang Zhan again, assessing him, he exclaimed in fresh surprise, "You... you've actually entered the Martial King realm! How on earth did your combat power increase so rapidly in such a short time?"

After all, when they last met, Wang Zhan had been a late-stage Grandmaster; Bai Yu had seen it with his own eyes. And when he'd first encountered Wang Zhan, the young man had only been an early-stage Grandmaster. That rate of progress was already astonishing enough to make people gasp. But to think he'd advance to the Martial King realm in such a brief period? How could there be someone with such a rapid advancement in level?

"Just a stroke of luck," Wang Zhan said with a shrug, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Of course, if there are any more Level 1 Demonic Beasts here, be sure to leave them for me. Perhaps I can continue to improve my cultivation. It's only through relentless combat that I can truly grasp the deeper meanings."

As Wang Zhan spoke, he continued to wield his Deep Fire Blade with deadly grace. The surrounding beasts had already been dispatched by him. With movements as smooth as flowing water, he dominated his section of the battlefield, his actions appearing even sharper and more decisive than Bai Yu's.

The onlookers suddenly began to exclaim.

"If I'm not mistaken, that must be Wang Zhan, the one who just became a War Deity, right?"

"I never expected his combat power to be so immense! No wonder he directly became the Ninth War Deity. He truly lives up to his reputation!"

"What's that? Don't you know his most glorious achievement? He single-handedly took down a Level 1 Demonic Beast!"

"..."

Everyone stared in utter shock. After all, a Level 1 Demonic Beast was so incredibly powerful that even War Deity Bai Yu, right before their eyes, couldn't easily defeat one without the combined efforts of several other War Deities. Yet, to think that Wang Zhan, at such a young age, could already battle a Level 1 Demonic Beast single-handedly?

"His age looks about the same as ours... How can he be so powerful?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's his extraordinary Talent, combined with relentless hard work."

"No! I mustn't waste any more time. I have to redouble my training efforts!"