Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 587 - 585: High Fighting Spirit_1

"Are you joking? Reclaiming the lost territory?"

Uncle Qi, at his side, glanced at Wang Zhan, clearly not believing his words.

After all, they knew how dangerous the current defense line was. If it were just a single beast, perhaps it would still be under their control. However, when they left, they were already confronted by a wild assault of beasts.

How could a few people possibly deal with so many beasts?

Wang Zhan smiled. "Is there a better solution now? Or should we just watch our fifth war zone gradually become a battlefield for beasts and ignore it?"

"This place is our home, so we absolutely must not let the fifth war zone fall into the hands of the beasts."

"However, I see that not many of you are very strong fighters. Let's do this: we'll split into two groups. If anyone is willing to go back with Xiang Tian and me, stick with us. Those unwilling can choose to go back to the rear camp. I'll give you a map to guide you there."

Upon hearing Wang Zhan's words, everyone was taken aback. They had thought the newly appointed Ninth War God might compel them to return. After all, their numbers were too few. If they were to leave again, how would they have the resources or the courage to resist the beasts?

But no one had expected Wang Zhan to let them go so easily, even intending for them to return to the rear camp.

"Young man, you look very unfamiliar. You don't seem to be from our war zone, are you?"

Uncle Qi looked at Wang Zhan strangely. After all, he was an elder in the fifth war zone.

Any outstanding talents appearing in the fifth war zone would naturally not escape his notice. However, he had no impression of Wang Zhan and had never seen him before.

Thinking it over, Wang Zhan must not be from the fifth war zone.

"I only recently arrived in the fifth war zone. I ran into Xiang Tian and his son, Xiang Zhanfei, on the road, which is how I got involved in the conflict here."

"But whether I'm from the fifth war zone or not, the result is the same: we absolutely cannot let our territory become a battlefield for the beasts."

Wang Zhan spoke with a smile. His words were true. In his eyes, where humans existed, beasts could not. Otherwise, how could humanity survive?

Moreover, the factions of the fifth war zone were already too weak. He didn't even have a compelling reason to leave. If he left, the fifth war zone would likely fall into chaos once again.

After all, there weren't many people outside the fifth war zone. Just the eight War Gods were not enough to change the battlefield.

Of course, although he was just one additional person, he could help alleviate most of the pressure. This was also why Wang Zhan had chosen to stay.

"I never expected that you, not being a member of our fifth war zone, would be willing to sacrifice so much for us. If that's the case, what reason do we have to leave? After all, this is our home; it's our duty to protect it," Uncle Qi said.

Uncle Qi gripped his longsword and declared, "I don't care what others think, but I will stand or fall with you all."

The group of youths standing behind Uncle Qi exchanged glances, then fell silent. After all, returning to the previous defense line was tantamount to gambling with their own lives. Although they believed Wang Zhan was no ordinary person, the slightest misstep could cost all of them their lives.

For a moment, they all hesitated, unsure of what to do.

Of course, Wang Zhan didn't force them. He then said with a smile, "Well, in that case, the three of us will head to the defense line first. As for the others, follow the map I gave you to the camp. Chu Yunxiao is already waiting for you there."

"Once you get there, you won't have to worry about a thing."

"Although no War God is stationed in the rear camp, it's still a central point. In an emergency, the War Gods from the war zone will rush to assist immediately. At the very least, they won't lose the camp."

"Of course, while there are still many beasts within the fifth war zone, they are no longer a major concern."

"Moreover, Chu Yunxiao's combat power is extremely formidable; his protection should be more than sufficient for everyone."

Time ticked by, second by second, but the crowd didn't move.

Wang Zhan looked at them, puzzled, and asked, "Why haven't you left yet?"

Uncle Qi sighed helplessly. Wang Zhan was about the same age as the youths behind him, yet he possessed such courage to confront so many beasts and even intended to reclaim the defense line. But what about his own people?

They had already been scared witless by the beasts, their minds solely focused on how to escape safely.

It was truly disgraceful.

But he couldn't say much more. After all, everyone had their own aspirations, and he couldn't force them to return to the defense line. Besides, what combat effectiveness would a group of warriors already scared out of their wits possess?

Even if they returned to the defense line, they would only increase the number of casualties.

What Uncle Qi hadn't expected was for a young man in the crowd to suddenly turn around and declare resolutely to him, "I am willing to return to the defense line with you, Uncle Qi, and Wang Zhan to reclaim our camp!"

Uncle Qi's eyes lit up, his gaze falling upon the young man.

Then, the young woman standing beside the young man also stepped forward, declaring, "I am also willing to follow Uncle Qi and the others back to reclaim our defense line!"

"This..."

Uncle Qi's heart filled with elation. So, there are still some truly brave souls among us!

Thinking this, Uncle Qi said, "Luo Feng, Luo Xue, only one of you siblings needs to come with me. We still don't know the situation at the defense line. If something were to happen to both of you, I wouldn't be able to face your parents."

"How about this: Luo Feng will come with us. Luo Xue, you go back to the camp with the others. After all, you're a girl."

Wang Zhan's gaze also fell upon Luo Xue and Luo Feng. No wonder they looked so similar; so they're siblings.

However, upon hearing Uncle Qi's words, Luo Xue's expression changed. She shot Uncle Qi a glare and retorted irritably, "Uncle Qi, are you looking down on girls?"

"I may be a girl, but as you should know, Uncle Qi, my combat strength is hardly different from my brother's!"

Uncle Qi knew this, of course. But Luo Xue was, after all, a girl. If he had to choose one to take, it would naturally be Luo Feng.

Luo Feng then looked at his sister, his voice firm as he said, "Alright, Luo Xue. Since Uncle Qi has spoken, you should go back to the camp with the others first. You don't need to worry about what happens at the defense line."

"No! I'm going with you all! Otherwise, I'm not going anywhere!"

Luo Xue turned her head away, her expression hardening with determination.

Watching this, Uncle Qi felt a mix of concern and something else. Just moments ago, I was lamenting the lack of truly unyielding people, but look at these two... These siblings certainly have a fiery spirit!

The other youths quickly began to clamor, "We are all willing to follow Uncle Qi and assist the Ninth War God in recapturing the defense line!"

They had indeed been terrified before. However, after witnessing Wang Zhan's means, their attitudes had begun to change. They started to believe that perhaps Wang Zhan could alter the course of the battle.

Only by recapturing all the defense lines in the fifth war zone could they secure a home where they could survive.

Wang Zhan wasn't even from the fifth war zone, yet he was willing to step forward and help them fight the beasts and reclaim their defense line. How could they, the actual residents, continue to hang back?

If all the defense lines were breached, the fifth war zone would become an ocean of beasts. No matter where they hid, the final outcome would be the same.

Realizing this, the gazes of the youths once again fell upon Wang Zhan, awaiting his decision.

Wang Zhan hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting to Uncle Qi. After all, the final decision still rested with Uncle Qi.

More people on their side would naturally increase their chances of victory when fighting the beasts. However, it also depended on Uncle Qi's intentions.

Uncle Qi clenched his fists, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. At this moment, his heart swelled with fervent pride and warmth. The people I've led still have backbone! For all of them to dare to step forward at a time like this... that's enough!

Uncle Qi hesitated for a moment but then, his resolve firming, he declared, "Alright! Since everyone wants to follow the Ninth War God to go back and recapture the defense line, then we set out now!"

The crowd cheered excitedly, their shouts echoing one after another. Everyone's fighting spirit was ignited; they were all eager for a great battle to reclaim their home.

Witnessing this scene, a gratified smile touched Wang Zhan's lips.

Soon, under Uncle Qi's lead, the group set out once more towards the defense line.

On the way, Wang Zhan glanced at Uncle Qi beside him and asked, "When you retreated from the defense line, what was the situation like there?"

"What was the level of the most powerful beast you encountered?"

Hearing this, Uncle Qi grimaced and shook his head. "Actually, we didn't see any particularly powerful beasts. Of course, to us, even a single Thunder Beast was already an overwhelming threat."

"So, we couldn't afford to assess much. The moment we found an opening, we fled in this direction. If we hadn't run into you, that Thunder Beast alone would have been enough to wipe us all out."

Wang Zhan nodded. Indeed, it seems Uncle Qi and his group were no match for a Thunder Beast at all. The gap between their strengths was like a vast chasm.