Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 660 - 658 Entering the City_1

The sudden turn of events caused Wang Zhan's expression to instantly darken. He couldn't believe the warrior before him dared to speak. Is he not afraid of death?

However, Wang Zhan did not strike him down. After narrowing his eyes slightly and clenching his fist, he immediately fled to one side.

As the warrior cried out, everyone's attention was drawn to him. Fortunately, Wang Zhan managed to quickly escape to the other side, using the cover of darkness.

In an instant, Wang Zhan had left everyone's line of sight.

Hearing the shout, the other warriors quickly ran over and immediately broke into a heated discussion.

"What's happening? Where is he?"

"What on earth is going on? Making such a fuss in the middle of the night, you must have seen wrong!"

"There's no one around."

The warrior whom Wang Zhan had just controlled, his expression turning awful, gritted his teeth, pointed in a direction, and said, "That guy has entered the city! Hurry and inform everyone!"

Everyone was startled and immediately climbed onto another section of the city wall to look around.

Meanwhile, Wang Zhan had already disappeared into the night.

Soon, the entire Tianxiong City was thrown into chaos.

The city quickly filled with people rushing back and forth, and in moments, all roads were blocked.

In the darkness, Wang Zhan found a rooftop to take refuge on.

Watching the flickering firelight in the distance and listening to the surrounding footsteps, Wang Zhan's expression gradually darkened. He hadn't expected the defenses in Tianxiong City to be so tight.

Nearby, Wang Zhan listened as several warriors discussed something.

"How could a human have gotten in here? This whole area is full of demonic beasts. Leaving Tianxiong City is a dead end."

"That kid probably saw wrong, disturbing us like this in the middle of the night."

"The gates of Tianxiong City have been closed for years. Who knows, maybe someone wanted to get out and snuck onto the city wall?"

The warriors were clearly annoyed at having their sleep disturbed.

As their voices faded, Wang Zhan watched them leave and clenched his fists slightly. He had intended to go out and meet up with Xiang Tian and the others. However, he then saw a nearby window open, and a figure appeared in it, looking right at him.

Because Wang Zhan was in an elevated position, people on the ground couldn't see him, but those in the second-floor rooms of the houses could spot him clearly.

Wang Zhan's expression instantly darkened. He quickly approached the window. To his surprise, the person at the window didn't close it. Instead, they stepped aside, seemingly inviting Wang Zhan in.

In an instant, Wang Zhan rushed into the room.

A teenager stood before him, staring intently at Wang Zhan. After a long moment, the teenager timidly asked, "Are you the person those people downstairs are looking for?"

Wang Zhan nodded. "Why didn't you tell them where I was?"

If this boy had shouted just now, the people on the street would surely have heard, Wang Zhan thought. They would have come to surround me. That would have complicated things. Although those warriors aren't very skilled, there are many of them. Besides, the City Lord of Tianxiong City is said to have profound cultivation. I was naturally worried about being trapped. Xiang Tian and the others are still outside the city walls. Even though only a single city wall separates them from Tianxiong City, there are still many demonic beasts in the area. If Xiang Tian's group encounters them, they won't be able to get away.

"Why should I tell them your whereabouts?" the boy asked, his tone light. "Besides, I want to ask you something."

Wang Zhan was slightly stunned. He stared at the boy curiously for a good while before finally asking, "Well then, tell me. What is it you want to ask?"

The boy hesitated for a moment before finally continuing, "A few years ago, my parents left Tianxiong City. They said they were going on some mission. I tried to find the City Lord later, but he didn't tell me where they went. I haven't heard from them in all these years. I just wanted to ask if you've seen my parents."

"Your parents?"

Wang Zhan was taken aback. "That's absurd. Don't you realize how vast the Star War Battlefield is? Even if I came from the outside, finding your parents wouldn't be easy. Besides, I don't even know them. How would I know where they are?"

"If that's the case, may I ask you for a favor?"

The boy gazed at Wang Zhan once again, his eyes bright with a pleading look.

"I'm sorry, but we're not well acquainted, so I have no obligation to help you."

I'm highly vigilant, Wang Zhan thought. And I don't know anyone in Tianxiong City. I certainly wouldn't reveal my trump cards to this boy, nor would I rashly promise him anything. Although he's young, Luo Tianhong's existence has already shown me that appearance and age don't determine everything.

The boy hung his head for a while before whispering, "In that case, then you should go. I won't force you."

As he spoke, the boy moved aside, clearly having no intention of continuing the conversation with Wang Zhan.

Just as Wang Zhan was preparing to slip out the window again, he glanced back at the boy and asked, "Since you've asked me a question, shouldn't you answer one of mine?"

"What would you like to know?"

The boy lifted his head curiously, staring at Wang Zhan for a moment before asking.

Wang Zhan paused, then walked to the window. He looked out at the night sky before saying lightly, "I want to know about Tianxiong City."

"Tell me, what is the cultivation level of the City Lord of Tianxiong City?"

I'm only trying to learn more about this legendary City Lord, Wang Zhan mused, of course, in preparation for the future. Only then can I reach an understanding with the City Lord of Tianxiong City and get Xiang Tian and the others into the city. After all, if my strength is comparable to the City Lord's, I'll have more confidence when speaking to him. However, if the City Lord of Tianxiong City is terrifyingly powerful, I naturally wouldn't dare to visit rashly and cause trouble for myself.

The boy paused, scratching his head for a while before saying, "I don't understand what you mean."

"Right," Wang Zhan said with a sigh. "You don't have any cultivation. Asking you was pointless."

Shaking his head in disappointment, Wang Zhan swiftly flew out the window.

The boy watched him quietly, then sighed and murmured, "It seems I really can't find my parents."

Indeed, there were many displaced children on the Star War Battlefield. Most had parents who were likely out fighting demonic beasts, as numerous such creatures populated the lower planes of the Star War Battlefield.

This place was like the very bottom of the food chain. People living here could only struggle constantly, all for the sake of survival.

Many were also forced to leave their homes, hoping to protect those they cherished as best they could.

Wang Zhan, of course, was not one of them. He had only just arrived on the Star War Battlefield and didn't know many people. If he had any friends, they were confined to the fifth war zone. Now, far from the fifth war zone, he had little to worry about in that regard.

Beneath the night sky, Wang Zhan moved with increasing speed.

I need to find a viable way to get Xiang Tian and the others into Tianxiong City, he pondered. This really is a good place. It resembles a small city and likely houses many people. However, the warriors on the city walls are too weak. If not for Tianxiong City's significant geographical advantages, demonic beasts could probably invade easily. Of course, the City Lord might be the reason for its security. Han Xue did mention the City Lord of Tianxiong City was terrifyingly strong, but I don't know his actual level of power.

Wang Zhan had already circled the city wall completely but found no loopholes. The city wall is incredibly sturdy; even digging a tunnel through it would be extremely difficult. This means there's truly no way for me to bring Xiang Tian and the others in. And I can't just linger here. Once Xiang Tian's group is out of my sight, self-preservation will become incredibly difficult for them.

At this thought, Wang Zhan's expression became increasingly grim. He clenched his fists slightly, glanced at the city wall above, then gritted his teeth and sped towards it.

「Beneath the city wall.」

Xiang Tian and the others were still waiting for Wang Zhan's return.

"Brother Wang has been gone for so long. Could he be in some kind of trouble and unable to get away?" Luo Xue voiced his concern. Han Xue had described Tianxiong City as a terrifying place, and he feared Wang Zhan might have encountered some serious difficulties. Although Wang Zhan is skilled, he's still human, not a god, Luo Xue thought.

"That's unlikely. I believe he's capable of protecting himself," Xiang Tian said with an indifferent shrug. "Others might not know how terrifyingly strong he is, but surely you do? We've been with him for so long and witnessed all sorts of tough battles. A mere Tianxiong City shouldn't be enough to trouble him."