Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 598 - 596: Fight to the Death, No Retreat_1

Uncle Qi glared at him and retorted in a low voice, "Have you forgotten what Wang Zhan said? He asked us to hold this defense line, and he definitely won't abandon us! If he finds nothing unusual over there, he'll certainly come back immediately. We just need to hold on until he returns!"

Everyone nodded. Although exhausted, they clung to one belief: Wang Zhan would surely return to support them. No matter how many beasts came, Wang Zhan would defeat them all, allowing them to escape the danger.

However, Luo Feng just laughed coldly. "Things aren't as simple as you think. Do you know how far this defense line is from the other one? Even if he learns we're in trouble here, it would still take him two or three days to get back. By then, the demonic beasts will have already killed us."

Every time, Luo Feng was the first to make cynical remarks. Of course, he was also thinking of his own survival. Unfortunately for him, Uncle Qi always stood firm on the battlefield, blocking any path of retreat. Besides Luo Feng, no one else wanted to leave.

"Can't you stop making such pessimistic remarks?" Xiang Tian, standing before the crowd, cast a cold glance at Luo Feng, then shouted sternly, "Weren't you the one always thinking about running away last time? I'll tell you one last time: if you want to leave, then go! If not, then hold your position properly at the defense line! Don't try to sow discord here. Otherwise, the next time I hear you agitating everyone, I will kill you immediately. Do you believe me?"

"You…" Luo Feng glared but dared not do anything to Xiang Tian. After all, Xiang Tian was the strongest fighter on the battlefield. Even if Luo Feng wanted to fight, he was no match for Xiang Tian; it would only lead to his own humiliation.

Uncle Qi glared at him harshly. "How did our camp end up with a useless coward like you? You don't think about fighting the enemy, only about how to escape!"

"Uncle Qi, it's not that I'm blaming you," Luo Feng said. "But we're just racking up casualties by staying here. What's the point of sticking to this defense line? And those people behind us are living in comfort. Even if we die, they won't remember our sacrifice. Why should we die here for nothing? We might as well run away."

"You…" Uncle Qi clenched his fists, looking at Luo Feng with bitter disappointment. He said sternly, "Go! Get out of here right now! Don't embarrass yourself further. I feel disgusted just looking at you."

The group of young guards nearby also nodded, clearly agreeing with Uncle Qi. Indeed, Luo Feng wasn't just unhelpful; he was undermining the troops' morale.

"Fine! I'll leave then!" Luo Feng retorted. "You think I like staying here? If it weren't for your age, I'd have left long ago!" He snorted coldly. "Since you don't need my protection, I won't waste my life here for nothing. Farewell!"

With that, Luo Feng turned and left, ignoring everyone present.

Uncle Qi shook his head. He never would have thought that someone he had brought along would turn out to be such a coward. It was truly shameful.

Xiang Tian didn't even glance at Luo Feng. To him, whether Luo Feng stayed or left was irrelevant; one person more or less wouldn't make a difference. Even if a level 1 demonic beast joined the battle, even he wouldn't be able to change the outcome. The end result would still be falling on the battlefield.

But Xiang Tian had people he had to protect. His father, his clan members, and the unarmed civilians were all behind him. Every moment he could buy them would give them a greater chance. After all, he firmly believed Wang Zhan would return to save them. It was only a matter of time. Once Wang Zhan and the others arrived, things would become much easier. So, he had to delay as much as possible and hold back the demonic beasts at the defense line. This was their last trump card.

But this was a gamble with their lives at stake. Xiang Tian couldn't force anyone. Seeing Luo Feng leave, he immediately turned and asked the young men behind him, "Does anyone else want to leave?"

Everyone exchanged glances. No one spoke; they just looked at Xiang Tian with determination. Although some were injured, there was no fear in their eyes. They were clearly different from before.

But Uncle Qi knew this was all because of Wang Zhan. Wang Zhan's appearance had changed them, banishing the cowardice and fear from their hearts. They had become true warriors. This fact made him feel extremely gratified. It was just unfortunate that Luo Feng was a blemish among them, repeatedly undermining the army's morale, and his unhesitating departure this time truly disappointed Uncle Qi greatly.

Xiang Tian smiled with satisfaction, then said, "Everyone, I know you're all worried about a level 1 demonic beast joining the battle, and you're also afraid we might not be able to hold out for Wang Zhan's arrival."

"But let me tell you, our lives are not the most important thing! Behind us are thousands upon thousands of people we are protecting. If we retreat even half a step and let these beasts enter our Fifth Battlefield, those people behind us will lose all protection!"

"Do you want to watch our families and friends be ravaged by these beasts? Our homes trampled by them?"

The crowd shook their heads. Clearly, they were all resolute, iron-willed men.

Uncle Qi smiled with satisfaction. The one he was most satisfied with was naturally Xiang Tian. At this moment, Xiang Tian could step forward, rally everyone's spirits, and yet show no worry on his own face. It was truly admirable, especially since Xiang Tian was still so young, barely an adult. To be able to do this was truly no easy feat; even Uncle Qi himself felt he couldn't compare.

Xiang Tian smiled with satisfaction again and said, "Since all of us are prepared to die, let's not take a single step back!"

"Remember, the defense line under our feet is our last stand and our dignity! Even if we die, we must die here! We must buy Wang Zhan time!"

"I believe Wang Zhan will arrive sooner or later. Even if we perish here, Wang Zhan will help us guard the defense line and protect the people we are sworn to protect!"

Everyone raised their weapons and roared in unison, "We swear to defend our homes to the death!"

Only then did Xiang Tian smile with satisfaction again. A corner of his mouth lifted as he pointed to the distance and shouted, "Then what are you waiting for? Brothers, charge!"

The next moment, Xiang Tian was the first to charge towards the beasts.

Instantly, everyone moved. With Xiang Tian taking the lead, the crowd seemed to have found their backbone. No one hesitated, and all charged towards the beasts in the distance. At this moment, they all understood that only by eliminating the beasts before them could they protect their homes and the people they needed to guard.

Uncle Qi stood behind the group, tears streamed down his aged face, his heart filled with emotion. He hadn't expected the people around him to show such courage; at this moment, they were fighting with their lives on the line, a far cry from their former selves. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

He remembered how in the past, when they encountered a Thunder Beast—a creature that hadn't even reached the level of a level 1 demonic beast—they were caught off guard and terrified. Everyone was just thinking about how to escape; who would care about so much else? But now, under the leadership of Wang Zhan and Xiang Tian, they had shed their old skin and were reborn, completing their transformation. They were even capable of confronting the beasts head-on. Now, to defend the line, they were willing to sacrifice everything. They were truly real men.

Although Uncle Qi was already seriously injured, he still picked up his longsword, his eyes bloodshot, and charged at the distant beasts. He couldn't stand by and watch his juniors fight alone. Even if he were to die, he would die on the battlefield!

As Uncle Qi joined the battle, Xiang Tian quickly noticed him and rushed to his side. He then asked in a deep voice, "Uncle Qi, why are you here?"

Uncle Qi waved his hand, his eyes narrowed as he said, "Everyone else is holding the defense line. You youngsters are fearless. I'm an old man with one foot already in the grave; naturally, I don't need to worry about my old life! Killing one beast means I don't lose out; killing two means I've profited. Isn't that right?!"

Hearing Uncle Qi's words, everyone was filled with even greater righteous fury and charged towards the beasts with all their might. Some of their pupils even turned bloodshot. At this moment, they all shared a single belief: to eliminate all the beasts before them and restore tranquility to their homeland.

Xiang Tian's eyes also became most bloodshot. He angrily clenched his longsword, then turned his head to look at the beast groups in the distance. His gaze turned colder as he shouted to his comrades, "Brothers! Kill!"

Shouts echoed everywhere as everyone charged forward without a second thought, as if embracing death.

Uncle Qi hesitated no longer and quickly threw himself into the battle.

As the fighting began, the number of companions around Xiang Tian gradually dwindled. After all, how could they possibly be a match for the beasts?

In a flash, on the battlefield, Xiang Tian and his companions were gradually cornered. Moreover, the beasts didn't seem to have the intention to kill them yet.

In mid-air, a giant figure slowly descended, landing in front of Xiang Tian's men. He swept a cold glance over the crowd and asked, word by word, "Where is the expert of this defense line? Tell him to get out here and see me!"

Obviously, Xiang Tian and the others knew who the demonic beast was asking for: it was undoubtedly Wang Zhan.

However, Xiang Tian just squinted his eyes and sneered, "I'm not your father. Why should I indulge you?"