Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 546 - 544 Heavenly Thunder Step_1

Old Mao paused, then quickly asked, "What do you want to learn, kiddo?"

"What do you think?" Wang Zhan smirked. The image of Old Mao moving like a meteor—so fast that Wang Zhan knew he'd be left in the dust—was still fresh in his mind. He quickly added, "The art of escaping!"

"No!" Old Mao refused, turning his face away.

"Do you know how many people want to learn my footwork techniques? People have even offered me a fortune, but I ignored them all. And you think you can learn it with just a few words? Who do you think you are?" Old Mao finished speaking and, without paying Wang Zhan any more attention, strode toward his small house.

Wang Zhan stood his ground, chuckling, not at all disheartened. He darted toward Old Mao again, quickly catching up. "Look," he said, "what if, after I learn this footwork technique, we go into the ancient ruins together? Don't you think that would be a good idea?"

"Don't you want to know what's inside the ancient ruins?"

Although Wang Zhan didn't know the exact location of the ancient ruins, he inferred from Old Mao's words that the old man already knew where they were.

Old Mao seemed moved. His eyes darted around, and he appeared lost in thought.

Seizing the chance, Wang Zhan pressed, "Once you teach me your footwork techniques, we'll be able to travel together inside the ancient ruins. I definitely won't be a burden, so..."

"Hmm..."

Old Mao pondered then finally nodded, a mischievous smile flashing across his face.

Wang Zhan suddenly had an ominous premonition.

The next second, Old Mao grinned. Pointing in the direction they had just come from, he said slowly, "If you want to master footwork techniques like mine, you'll have to take a stroll in the Sea of Thunder first."

"Are you kidding me?"

Wang Zhan rolled his eyes at him. The Sea of Thunder is filled with raging Heavenly Thunderbolts! he thought. Wouldn't I be pulverized if I went in there?

And more importantly, he still didn't know if the man in black had any other means. If so, how would he get away?

It's easy for him to say, since he's not the one risking his neck, Wang Zhan thought.

"Look, old man, if you don't want to teach me, then forget it! But there's no need to try and get me killed, right?"

Wang Zhan was getting impatient and stood up to leave.

"Wait a moment!" Old Mao had finally found someone suitable. How could he let him leave just like that?

In a few quick strides, Old Mao reached Wang Zhan, gave him a wide grin, and began, "Actually, I mastered my skills the same way. This technique is called Heavenly Thunder Step! It means moving as fast as, or even faster than, lightning!

"Of course, I'll be outside watching over you. If you encounter any danger, I'll immediately step in and get you out."

Wang Zhan squinted, weighing the pros and cons. The Heavenly Thunder Step is incredibly tempting, he admitted to himself, but it means risking my life.

If I get stuck in there and can't get away, wouldn't that be... disastrous?

"Old geezer, isn't there a less dangerous Sea of Thunder?"

If the mysterious entities in the Land of Death existed due to resentment and obsession, then their power levels should vary.

He just needed to find some relatively weaker ones—at least weak enough that he could withstand a single strike of their Thunder Power.

He preferred to keep his fate in his own hands.

"There are. But don't you think that would be no challenge at all?"

Old Mao smirked, his face a mask of utter nonchalance.

Seeing his casual attitude, Wang Zhan felt like slapping him. I'm gambling with my life here, and he's worried about a challenge?

"Alright, alright, you don't have to look at me like that."

After shooting Wang Zhan an irritated glance, Old Mao said testily, "Not far from here, there's a slightly weaker Soul Body. The Heavenly Thunderbolts it summons aren't too powerful. You should be able to withstand a few hits, right?"

Wang Zhan smiled, satisfied. That's perfect!

As they spoke, the two headed out. They hadn't gone far when Wang Zhan gave Old Mao a puzzled look and asked, "Can all the Soul Bodies in this Dead Zone control thunder and lightning?"

"Yes," Old Mao responded without hesitation. "I've been here for a while now. Every one of these things I've encountered controls thunder and lightning. I have to say, these entities are truly terrifying, but their strength varies, so you don't need to worry too much."

"Even if we can't fight these bolts of lightning, we can at least get away from here."

Old Mao was extremely confident in his Heavenly Thunder Step.

Of course, Wang Zhan could also see that it was indeed a valuable skill. After entering the Star War Battlefield, he would surely encounter formidable opponents, most of whom would be exceptionally strong. Without the Heavenly Thunder Step, he'd have to fight them to the bitter end, possibly without even a chance to get away. But with the Heavenly Thunder Step, if he sensed an opponent was too strong, he could get away immediately without any trouble!

At this thought, Wang Zhan felt his spirits soar.

Soon, Old Mao led Wang Zhan through a grove of withered trees. Not far off, a shadow floated in the air.

Upon seeing it, Wang Zhan's eyes narrowed.

This wasn't the first time he had encountered such a Soul Body. The lightning around the Soul Body before him wasn't very dazzling, which meant this one definitely wasn't as strong as the previous one he'd faced.

Old Mao walked up to his side. After handing the Heavenly Thunder Step cultivation method to Wang Zhan, he said, "Alright, I've given you what I can. As for what you make of it, that depends on your own ability."

Wang Zhan nodded gravely. Eyes narrowing, he locked onto the Soul Body in the distance and then charged towards it!

According to Old Mao, these Soul Bodies possessed less than one percent of their strength at their peak. Just thinking about it makes my legs feel weak, Wang Zhan mused. How terrifying would these entities be if they were at their full power?

With that sobering thought, Wang Zhan quickened his pace, not daring to delay any longer.

The Soul Body's reaction speed was extremely fast. Just as Wang Zhan neared it, the Soul Body suddenly flew above him.

Around him, streams of lightning instantly converged, forming a dense electric net that descended upon Wang Zhan!

The dense assault left no room for retreat!

Wang Zhan quickly used the Heavenly Thunder Step to dodge. However, to truly master the Heavenly Thunder Step, he needed to weave continuously through the electric net, never leaving the battlefield. Otherwise, all his efforts would be wasted!

Thinking of this, even as he faced the oncoming lightning, Wang Zhan didn't dare hesitate. He could only bite the bullet and rush deeper into the fray!

CRACK!

Bolts of Thunder Power descended, but Wang Zhan managed to weave through them!

Old Mao, standing not far away, nodded in satisfaction. Watching Wang Zhan's figure, he smiled and murmured to himself, "Who would have thought this little fellow's Talent was so high?"

Little did he know, Wang Zhan was already using every trick he knew!

CRACK!

A streak of lightning split the sky, and a massive electric arc struck Wang Zhan directly!

BOOM!

The spot where Wang Zhan stood was instantly blasted into a deep pit.

Old Mao's expression changed. This is bad! he thought, just as he was about to intervene. But then, a brilliant light erupted from the deep pit, and a moment later, a man clad in full armor leaped out!

That's... Old Mao stared.

Old Mao stared at the Sky Profound Battle Armor on Wang Zhan, feeling waves of intimidation emanating from it.

Wang Zhan possesses equipment that even I feel wary of?

Undeniably, Wang Zhan was becoming more and more intriguing.

Old Mao grew even more curious. Just who could have trained such an extraordinarily talented individual?

With the Sky Profound Battle Armor equipped once more, Wang Zhan's defenses surged. He leaped into the air, charging straight at the shadowy figure above!

At this moment, he no longer cared about practicing the Heavenly Thunder Step. Since this black shadow has battered me so badly, it must pay a heavy price!

With this thought, Wang Zhan, like a man possessed, unleashed his power to the absolute limit!

"Fatal One Slash!"

The massive blade shadow descended like a lightning bolt upon the figure, its speed astonishing.

Standing outside the battle zone, Old Mao could only shake his head helplessly. An attack of this level won't pose any threat to that black shadow.

After all, those things were once mighty powers from ages past, beings whose true strength they could scarcely imagine.

BOOM!

As expected, a gigantic halo of light spread out. Wang Zhan's Fatal One Slash hadn't even managed to break through the Lightning Barrier around the black shadow...

Damn it!

Wang Zhan cursed inwardly as the surrounding lightning descended again, trapping him once more in a vicious cycle...

After repeated assaults, his initial rage had long subsided. Now, he was like a cornered animal, constantly dodging the deadly attacks.

After what felt like an eternity of this back-and-forth, Wang Zhan was astonished to realize that his footwork was now significantly faster than lightning!

I did it!

Joy surged through Wang Zhan. He glanced at Old Mao, who was standing to the side, and shouted, "I did it!"

Old Mao gave a gratified nod. It seems my guess was right. Wang Zhan's Talent is even greater than I imagined...

Now that he had mastered the Heavenly Thunder Step, Wang Zhan wasted no more time. He quickly returned to Old Mao's side and got straight to the point, "So, can we go to the ancient ruins to look for treasure now?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Old Mao scoffed, "You think you can enter the ancient ruins with just this little escape technique?"