Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 647 - 645 Snow Mountain Ruins_1
Wang Zhan merely shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm sure you've heard the saying, 'Evil cannot prevail over good.' So what if your strength is outstanding? You already schemed against me once in the ruins before, but it turned into a blessing in disguise for me. This is what you call a karmic reward, understand?"
"Fine, fine. Since you're not concerned about me attacking you now, and you have no reservations with me, why should we continue to waste time? If we can't stand each other, it's best we part ways as soon as possible." Luo Tianhong said impatiently, then instantly transformed into a streak of light, swiftly heading into the distance.
Meanwhile, Xiang Tian hurried to Wang Zhan's side. After glancing in the direction Luo Tianhong had left, he frowned and asked, "Brother Wang, are you really not planning to check out the ruins on Snow Mountain? The ruins on Snow Mountain are so peculiar, especially with those walls; they must contain some good items. Besides, from the look on Luo Tianhong's face, he clearly wants what's in those ruins very badly. Wouldn't it be delightful if we could beat him to it?"
Luo Xue also chimed in hastily, "Me too! Me too! Don't you dare leave me outside the ruins! I'd rather die inside the ruins than not be by your sides."
Wang Zhan glowered at Luo Xue, then spoke in a deep voice, "Quit talking about death! PAH! PAH! PAH! The three of us have already found our footing on the Star War Battlefield, and our strength is continuously increasing. We'll only become stronger in the future. No matter what kind of demonic beast we encounter, we can face it head-on, so there's no need to worry."
"All we need is a calm attitude, and in no time, we should be able to leave this plane and ascend to a higher place. Won't that be grand—a vast world where we can roam freely?"
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue glanced at each other. Then, Luo Xue timidly looked at Wang Zhan and asked, "Brother Wang, do I really have a chance to enter a higher plane too?"
"Why not? We're all human, after all—one head, two legs. Why can't we achieve what others can?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Wang Zhan saw how hard Xiang Tian and Luo Xue had been working. He clearly understood their anxiety stemmed from the constant worry of holding him back. Hence, they wished to enhance their individual strengths and were working twice as hard. Wang Zhan noted all of this and was deeply moved. So, judging from their cultivation speed, how could they not stand their ground on the Star War Battlefield?
"Alright, let's not waste any more time on useless talk. Let's prepare and head towards the summit of Snow Mountain together."
Instantly, Xiang Tian's and Luo Xue's eyes lit up. Xiang Tian, in particular, grabbed Wang Zhan's arm and said, "Brother Wang, I knew you wouldn't give up on the ruins at hand! After all, Luo Tianhong is so detestable. How could you let him get his hands on such great things so effortlessly? Besides, if he became stronger, it would be of no benefit to us at all."
"I share your opinion on this. However, remember one thing: I believe Luo Tianhong wouldn't lie to me. He should be well aware of the dangers lurking within the ruins. So, when we enter, both of you must stick close to me and find ways to protect yourselves under any circumstances. As for me, you don't have to worry. I have my trump card. Even if I'm no match for what's inside, retreating safely won't be a problem."
Before entering the ruins, Wang Zhan naturally needed to make arrangements for them. Otherwise, if something unexpected happened once they were inside, things would undoubtedly become considerably more complicated.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue nodded earnestly. As long as they could be by Wang Zhan's side, that was enough. Besides, maybe they could even stumble upon some good fortune within the ruins.
"Alright then, since that's decided, let's not waste any more time. Let's hurry and catch up to Luo Tianhong. He probably hasn't gone far. After all, entering the ruins without him wouldn't be an easy task."
According to Luo Tianhong, he had been on this plane for many years and was well acquainted with all the ruins on it. Therefore, he was like a guiding beacon; they had to rely on him to enter the ruins.
This was why Wang Zhan initially wanted to cooperate with him. But since Luo Tianhong wasn't willing to include Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, Wang Zhan naturally wouldn't agree. Regardless, he had already planned to secretly tail Luo Tianhong. Even if Luo Tianhong discovered them, the worst that could happen was a fight. So what?
Moreover, continuous fighting also offered absolute benefits for Wang Zhan. He had already reached the realm of Martial Saint, so to continue his cultivation, he needed to fight demonic beasts of level 5 or above. Only then could he trigger the System. However, encountering a level 5 demonic beast wasn't easy. After all, the battles on the Fifth Battlefield had been extremely risky, yet the demonic beasts' side had only managed to send out a few level 2 beasts. Their combat power was indeed too weak.
Wang Zhan had been away from the fifth war zone for a long time and had only recently encountered a single level 5 demonic beast. This indicated a lack of powerful demonic beasts on their plane, making it difficult to advance his cultivation. However, since his encounters with Luo Tianhong, especially in the previous ruins, Wang Zhan seemed to understand something: cultivation didn't necessarily require activating the System. Instead, if one could find opportunities within ruins, cultivation speed could even be much faster than killing demonic beasts.
Soon, the group was swiftly moving towards the summit of Snow Mountain. Time passed, and the three of them soon stood on the peak. Before them stood towering ice pillars, resembling a grand Ice Palace. Even from a distance, Wang Zhan could sense the danger emanating from these ice pillars.
Wang Zhan stared at the ice pillars before him but couldn't discern anything unusual. Moreover, Luo Tianhong was not nearby, which caused Wang Zhan's expression to gradually darken considerably.
After all, every time they had previously entered ruins, Luo Tianhong was present. He guided them in every direction, and they didn't need to do anything but follow his instructions. But now, having to rely on themselves would undoubtedly require much more effort. Wang Zhan was more worried that Luo Tianhong might already be inside the Ice Palace. If so, by the time they managed to enter, would any treasure be left?
Of course, this wasn't his only fear. If Luo Tianhong's cultivation advanced again, Wang Zhan was sure he definitely wouldn't spare them. Although Luo Tianhong always smiled when speaking with them, Wang Zhan could tell the man hid a dagger behind his smile, ready to strike at the slightest disagreement.
Wang Zhan cautiously approached the side of the Ice Palace, then waved to his two companions behind him. "You two stay back. I'll go first and see what secrets are around here."
After all, ruins contained many peculiarities, and the slightest carelessness could lead to substantial danger.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue both nodded, standing quietly to the side. They knew Wang Zhan was doing this for their own good. Besides, Xiang Tian was still recovering from his injuries. It was his careless mistake of touching the Seven-star Barrier that had caused his injuries and had, as a result, burdened Wang Zhan and Luo Xue for so long. The thought of this filled Xiang Tian with guilt.
Just as Wang Zhan reached the side of the Ice Palace, a light chuckle suddenly came from behind.
That familiar voice… "Luo Tianhong?"
Their gazes all fell upon Luo Tianhong. Wang Zhan, who was at the front, quickly moved to stand beside Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, his expression wary as he watched Luo Tianhong.
Luo Tianhong clapped his hands, a sneer on his face, and spoke with undisguised contempt, "Well, well, look who it is! The three of you. Weren't you the one who was so high and mighty just now, not wanting to follow me up the mountain? But now, why are you sneaking up behind me? Wang Zhan, your behavior is truly despicable. Saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back—is that how a gentleman acts?"
"You? You're not even as good as a little girl like me." Luo Tianhong continued, covering his mouth as he laughed. His appearance was utterly hateful. If Xiang Tian and Luo Xue weren't outmatched, they would have attacked him already.
Meanwhile, Wang Zhan simply folded his arms and chuckled nonchalantly. "Since ancient times, Genius Earth Treasures have belonged to the worthy. These ruins weren't built by you, so what's the big deal if we want to enter? As for why I didn't walk with you earlier, don't you know the reason yourself? It's very simple. If you don't believe me, ask them if they know why."
Luo Tianhong's gaze fell on Xiang Tian and Luo Xue.
Xiang Tian sneered. "The reason is quite simple. We just didn't want to associate with a despicable person like you. After all, even traveling with such a person is disgusting, isn't it?"
Although Luo Xue didn't speak, she nodded vigorously.
In the next second, a formidable power burst forth from Luo Tianhong. He glared at Xiang Tian, pointed at him, and roared, "Say what you just said again if you dare!"
