Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 646 - 644: People die for money, birds die for food_1

Wang Zhan squinted slightly, then glanced at Xiang Tian and Luo Xue. His gaze seemed to signal them to be quiet, and they immediately understood, clamping their mouths shut.

After all, the three of them had long been of one mind. Having spent so much time together, a single glance was enough to convey their thoughts.

Although Wang Zhan didn't explain, they unconditionally believed his words.

Nearby, Luo Tianhong squinted and chuckled. She slowly walked to stand beside Wang Zhan, laughed, and said, "Such skill, such audacity. I didn't expect you'd want to cooperate with me. Since you've proposed it, I should give you a chance; otherwise, wouldn't I seem too heartless?"

As she spoke, Luo Tianhong circled Wang Zhan, her voice filled with surprise. "I didn't expect your cultivation to improve so much in such a short time. You must have had a significant fortuitous encounter. Otherwise, how could your cultivation be almost on par with mine?"

"Whatever happened to me has nothing to do with you, and you don't need to worry about it," Wang Zhan said indifferently. "If you want to cooperate with us, then hurry up and lead the way. If not, then we should part ways."

"Alright, it's your luck to run into me. In that case, let's head towards Snow Mountain together. Indeed, there are ruins atop Snow Mountain, but they are far more terrifying than you could ever imagine. The reason I didn't bring you all here before was due to your insufficient cultivation. Now that your cultivation has improved so quickly, you are qualified to enter the ruins with me."

Luo Tianhong spoke with an air of profound experience, clearly very knowledgeable about matters on the Star War Battlefield. On this point, she hadn't deceived Wang Zhan.

Of course, Wang Zhan had always believed her. Judging by Luo Tianhong's methods, she was genuinely focused on continuously improving her cultivation and was constantly searching for ruins on the Star War Battlefield.

Therefore, her words about the ruins seemed quite credible.

"But don't blame me for not warning you," Luo Tianhong continued. "These two losers with you are indeed too weak. If they enter those ruins, I doubt you'll have time to protect them. So, why not stick to the old rules? Let these two losers wait outside while you and I enter?"

Luo Tianhong showed no concern for Xiang Tian's and Luo Xue's feelings. Her words, calling them 'losers' repeatedly, sounded extremely harsh. Though angry, Xiang Tian and Luo Xue didn't dare to retort. They were well aware of Luo Tianhong's strength. Although Wang Zhan was much stronger now, confronting Luo Tianhong head-on would still require him to use some of his trump cards, which wouldn't benefit Wang Zhan at all. Right now, they needed to focus on steady growth.

"Everything I've said is for your own good. Of course, if you don't like hearing it, that's fine too. But if you insist on being stubborn, who can you blame then?" Luo Tianhong argued, still sounding self-righteous.

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue exchanged a look, then walked to Wang Zhan's side. Xiang Tian spoke, "Brother Wang, even if she hadn't said anything, I wasn't planning to go in with you. After all, the ruins are indeed fraught with danger, and I don't want you to risk your life to protect us. We've already faced a life-and-death separation once; we definitely don't want to go through that again."

"You can rest assured," Xiang Tian continued. "Luo Xue and I will stay outside. I've recovered a lot now and should be able to protect Luo Xue. Besides, there are no beasts around Snow Mountain, so you don't need to worry too much."

Luo Xue nodded in agreement, clearly sharing Xiang Tian's opinion.

Wang Zhan frowned slightly. His eyes were always on Luo Tianhong; he was unsure whether her words were true or false. Besides, if there truly was something in the ruins, he naturally couldn't monopolize it. His relationship with Xiang Tian and Luo Xue was excellent, and he knew they were eager to rapidly improve their cultivation. So, if there were benefits, how could he enjoy them alone?

"Are you going to make a decision or not?" Luo Tianhong urged repeatedly, clearly impatient to enter the ruins. "Don't blame me for not reminding you that this Snow Mountain is very different from what the maps of the surrounding areas show. If you don't seize the opportunity, it will be lost. By then, forget about ruins, you won't even find a stray cat or dog."

"Hey, are you even listening to me? I know you don't see me as a teammate, but don't just ignore me. After all, if we go in, we'll be companions, side by side."

"Look, if our relationship becomes strained, aren't you afraid I'll stab you in the back?" Luo Tianhong smiled, seeming innocuous enough, but when Wang Zhan recalled all the things she had done in the ruins before, his face darkened further.

"Haven't you stabbed me in the back before?" Wang Zhan retorted. "It wouldn't be the first time, so why pretend to be so virtuous?"

Wang Zhan shot her a disdainful glance. Others might not know Luo Tianhong's true colors, but Wang Zhan knew well that if it weren't for his Heavenly Dragon Armor, he would already be a corpse.

All of this was because of Luo Tianhong.

Luo Tianhong's sudden innocent act disgusted Wang Zhan.

"Can we just leave the past behind, okay?" Luo Tianhong said, annoyed. "They say 'people die for wealth, birds die for food.' If our positions were reversed, could you guarantee you wouldn't attack me?"

"Of course, I don't need an answer from you, but don't act so noble in front of me. After all, we have different standpoints, so let's try to understand each other a little."

Wang Zhan had never met such a shameless person. She was clearly the one at fault, yet she managed to shift all the blame onto others. To think someone could be so shameless! No wonder Luo Tianhong was a Spirit Devouring Beast; she truly had the blood of a demonic beast flowing in her veins.

"Alright, have you guys decided yet? This young lady's time is precious!" Luo Tianhong urged again, losing patience.

"No. We still don't know what will happen on Snow Mountain. Xiang Tian and Luo Xue must stay by my side. If you don't agree, we can part ways right here," Wang Zhan declared, his tone firm.

"I never expected you to be so loyal and sentimental. But as I've told you, the ruins this time are indeed dangerous. If you insist on them staying with you, you'll only bring them harm, do you understand?" Luo Tianhong seemed eager to keep Wang Zhan by her side, rattling off a string of arguments. However, none of it swayed Wang Zhan.

Wang Zhan ignored Luo Tianhong, walked over to Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, patted them on their shoulders, and said, "I've said it before: no matter what we encounter, we face it together. We're a team. The situation on Snow Mountain is unclear, so I can't leave you here. Even if the ruins are dangerous, I believe with my strength, protecting you won't be difficult."

Tears of gratitude welled up in their eyes. It was indeed a great comfort to have a 'big brother' like Wang Zhan looking out for them. However, the thought of constantly holding him back made their expressions gradually darken.

Luo Xue approached Wang Zhan, grabbed his arm, and pulled him aside before speaking, "Brother Wang, your cultivation is close to Luo Tianhong's. If she gains something from the ruins, it will become even more difficult for us to deal with her. So, you should stay by her side and snatch everything she's after. This is a great opportunity for you."

Wang Zhan naturally had the same thought. Why else would he follow Luo Tianhong into the ruins for no reason? He had his own plans. Originally, Luo Tianhong had snatched away the cultivation that could have been half his. But heaven doesn't always grant one's wishes—or perhaps it does, in its own way. Wang Zhan, reaping what he sowed with his good deeds, not only survived but also broke through to the Martial Saint realm. Perhaps all of this was, in some way, connected to Luo Tianhong.

But Wang Zhan now understood one thing: when dealing with someone like Luo Tianhong, one needed to be ruthless. Only then could he remain undefeated. Otherwise, he wouldn't even know when Luo Tianhong might suddenly stab him in the back.

After all, Wang Zhan already knew Luo Tianhong's identity: she was an extremely fierce demonic beast, a fundamentally cold-blooded and ruthless existence.

"Fine then. If you two keep dawdling, I won't wait for you," Luo Tianhong said, squinting at Wang Zhan for a moment. "If you're lucky enough to find the ruins, that's your good fortune. But if you can't, then I'll be the one to benefit, and easily at that."

"Don't say I didn't warn you. I know you've entered the Martial Saint realm now. With your abilities, you can even take on a level 5 demonic beast. My current strength is comparable to a level 5 demonic beast. But when I come out of the ruins, my strength won't just be what it is now. If you want to deal with me then, it will be incredibly difficult."