Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 651 - 649: Shifting Targets_1
After exchanging glances, the Ice Snake fixed its gaze on Wang Zhan, then frowned and said, "Kid, you must have noticed his strength is skyrocketing, right? If you plan for us to join forces against him, then don't hold back. Otherwise, we'll both die here. You understand that, don't you?"
Wang Zhan nodded. Then, step by step, he slowly approached Luo Tianhong.
The Deep Fire Blade materialized in his palm. After glancing at the blade, he shot a sidelong look at Luo Tianhong nearby and instantly hurled the Deep Fire Blade.
Streaks of Fire Dragons erupted, their thunderous roars echoing across the battlefield.
Clearly, Wang Zhan had already unleashed his killing moves. He still didn't know the white flower's uses or even its name; his desire to seize it was purely driven by curiosity. However, since both demonic beasts were interested in the white flower, it was evident this was no ordinary item. Moreover, Wang Zhan understood the nature of demonic beasts perfectly. The flower absolutely could not remain in their possession; otherwise, it would pose a huge threat to his side.
In the next second, Wang Zhan quickened his pace and shouted gravely at Luo Tianhong, "Today, we finally settle our old scores!"
Scenes from his past encounters with Luo Tianhong replayed in Wang Zhan's mind. Although Luo Tianhong had indeed helped him significantly, Wang Zhan knew Luo Tianhong's true agenda was simply to use him. Therefore, he felt no debt towards Luo Tianhong. Thus, Wang Zhan saw no reason to hold back. Furthermore, the old man had warned him about the terrifying nature of the Spirit Devouring Beast. If it were allowed to mature, it would wreak havoc on the Star War Battlefield and could even lead to the destruction of this entire plane. To prevent that, he had to eliminate Luo Tianhong as quickly as possible. This wasn't just for himself, but for everyone around him.
"I knew you were just an ungrateful person," Luo Tianhong said, a smirk playing on his lips. "But that's fine. I never considered you a friend, merely a tool. Since you're prepared to die here, why would I spare you?"
Luo Tianhong slowly rose, hovering in mid-air. Swirls of black energy, exuding a terrifying aura, appeared around his body.
Even from a distance, Wang Zhan could feel the terrifying power contained within that energy.
The nearby Ice Snake also instinctively retreated a few steps.
Then, with a sudden roar, the Ice Snake charged at Luo Tianhong. Wang Zhan had already sent his Deep Fire Blade flying and swiftly closed in on Luo Tianhong to engage in close combat.
High in the sky, the man and two demonic beasts clashed fiercely. Brilliant flashes of light from the thunderous impacts filled the air. Xiang Tian and Luo Xue watched with excitement. Now that Wang Zhan had allied with the Ice Snake, it would be very difficult for Luo Tianhong to escape, despite his formidable abilities.
Of course, Wang Zhan didn't stand idly by; he constantly moved around the Ice Snake and Luo Tianhong, exchanging blows with both.
Although the Ice Snake genuinely wanted to ally with Wang Zhan against Luo Tianhong, things weren't that simple. Once the battle began, the Ice Snake unleashed its immense power. The combined force of its attacks with Wang Zhan's was terrifyingly potent.
While Wang Zhan had to contend with the Ice Snake, he also had to focus on finding a way to defeat Luo Tianhong. In his opinion, while the Ice Snake was formidable, Luo Tianhong was the far more dangerous threat. Luo Tianhong was like a venomous viper, waiting for any opportunity to deliver a fatal strike.
Thunderous roars echoed through the sky as the three combatants clashed once more.
Not far away, Xiang Tian and Luo Xue felt the ground tremble beneath them. This entire area was constructed from ice, which wasn't very durable or solid. It clearly couldn't withstand the massive impacts of their battle for much longer.
They even worried that the Ice Palace before them might collapse at any moment.
"Do you think Brother Wang can handle those two?" Luo Xue asked, her voice laced with anxiety. "He seems to be struggling. If so, shouldn't we tell Brother Wang to retreat so we can leave this place? This Ice Palace looks like it won't last much longer."
Luo Xue was extremely anxious, her hands clenched tightly, her palms sweating for Wang Zhan. A single misstep could mean death. Luo Tianhong and the Ice Snake were both formidable and relentless opponents. Even for someone of Wang Zhan's strength, fending off their combined attacks was no easy feat.
Xiang Tian also clenched his fists tightly, then furrowed his brows and said, "It won't be easy to convince Brother Wang to leave with us now, and I don't think he'd do it anyway. For now, our best course of action is to observe the situation. If anything unexpected happens, we'll step in to help Brother Wang."
Hearing this, Luo Xue gave a helpless laugh. They knew Wang Zhan's personality well. Even if they offered to help, he probably wouldn't accept it, would he? Besides, their intervention would likely have no real effect on the battle and might even become a burden to Wang Zhan. He would then have to divert his attention to protect them. Their strength was simply too insignificant. Compared to the Ice Snake and Luo Tianhong, they were completely outmatched. Luo Tianhong could probably eliminate them both with a mere wave of his hand.
"So, are we just going to stand by and watch Brother Wang get into deeper trouble?"
Although Wang Zhan was still locked in a chaotic battle with the two, no one knew when a sudden turn of events might occur. If that happened, it would be too late to react.
Xiang Tian, standing beside her, clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth. "Let's not overthink it. We need to carefully observe the situation for now. Time isn't on our side. The most important thing is to wait quietly. If Brother Wang is truly in danger, while we might not be able to fight them off, we can at least help him escape."
The three of them were fighting solely because of that white flower. So, even if one of them was defeated, it wouldn't end the conflict; the remaining two would still fight to the death for it.
Luo Xue nodded. This was probably the best they could do for now; she couldn't think of any other options.
Within the battle, the three continued to clash relentlessly. None of them held back any trump cards, causing the Ice Palace to tremble violently. It was a life-and-death struggle. Everyone coveted the white flower and wanted to preserve their own life. Any hesitation now would be tantamount to suicide.
Time ticked by, second by second, but no victor emerged from the three-way battle. In such a chaotic melee, where everyone had to defend against multiple opponents, gaining an advantage was incredibly difficult.
However, there was one small advantage: Luo Tianhong still held the white flower, making him the primary target of the Ice Snake's attacks. But Wang Zhan couldn't afford to relax. After all, if Luo Tianhong failed to significantly weaken the Ice Snake, then even if Wang Zhan defeated Luo Tianhong, the power gap between him and the Ice Snake would remain substantial. The final outcome would still be grim.
Pondering the situation, Wang Zhan began to scheme. How could he make these two big guys injure each other? But the Ice Snake was a level 6 demonic beast with tough hide and immense vitality; it wouldn't be easy to deal with.
Another tremendous crash echoed from the sky, and Luo Tianhong plummeted downwards. Clearly, in a direct confrontation, he was no match for the Ice Snake.
Gripping his Deep Fire Blade, Wang Zhan shot towards the falling Luo Tianhong. This was the perfect opportunity to finish him off.
Watching Wang Zhan rapidly approach, a self-deprecating smile touched Luo Tianhong's lips. "It seems you'll soon dominate this battlefield. This prize will inevitably fall into your hands. I never imagined you would be the final winner. The Ice Snake and I... we merely paved the way for your victory, didn't we?"
Hearing Luo Tianhong's words, Wang Zhan's expression instantly darkened. He knew exactly what Luo Tianhong was trying to do: provoke another clash between him and the Ice Snake. This would undoubtedly benefit Luo Tianhong, potentially allowing him to escape in the chaos.
Sure enough, in the next moment, the Ice Snake's gaze fixed on Wang Zhan. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Kid, I advise you not to get any bright ideas. Although I'm slightly injured, dealing with you would still be easy. I don't want to harm either of you; I just want that white flower back."
"I've guarded that white flower for a long time. Its fruit was just about to ripen when you two suddenly appeared and tried to steal it. How could I possibly let you off?"
"If it weren't for the white flower, I wouldn't be showing you any mercy. So, you'd better cherish this chance. Take your people and get out of here, now!"
