Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 664 - 662: Turning Against_1
Everyone was stunned, and all eyes converged on Wang Zhan. It wasn't that they didn't believe Wang Zhan's words; it was just that, in their view, this was simply an impossible task.
Since no one spoke further, they quickly headed off.
Following behind the man, Wang Zhan and his companions soon arrived inside the so-called refuge.
Wang Zhan squinted, examining everything before him. A large cave came into view, camouflaged with felled trees, but traces of its entrance were still discernible. Fortunately, the beasts hadn't inspected the area carefully; otherwise, this place would have been breached long ago.
He now fully understood why the man before him was so desperate to enter Tianxiong City. After all, staying here was no long-term solution; they would eventually be dealt with by these beasts.
"Shall I go in and announce our arrival first? Could you wait here?" The man beside him glanced at Wang Zhan and asked respectfully.
Wang Zhan smiled and nodded, then gestured to his companions.
Xiang Tian and the others stood by Wang Zhan, clearly not intending to go in with the man. After all, their purpose was to help these villagers, not to ask the villagers to do anything for them.
However, Han Xue hesitated. She naturally wanted to enter the refuge, as her parents might be inside. Only by going inside could she learn news of her parents.
However, several villagers had already walked inside, apparently with no intention of taking her along. Han Xue hesitated for a moment, then finally stood beside Wang Zhan, awaiting word from the villagers.
Time ticked by, minute by minute, but still no news came from inside.
Xiang Tian shrugged and said with a smile, "It seems we were a bit presumptuous, weren't we? They won't even let us in. Should we really keep waiting here? What do you think, Brother Wang?"
Xiang Tian's gaze fell upon Wang Zhan. After all, Wang Zhan was their mainstay, so everything depended on his decision. If it were just Xiang Tian, he would have left long ago. He would only respect others if they respected him first.
Wang Zhan just waved his hand at him and then said, "Try to see it from these villagers' perspective. If it were us, wouldn't we also be cautious about letting outsiders enter so easily? They need to consider their own safety, don't they?"
Xiang Tian remained silent. Since Brother Wang had already spoken, what more could he say?
Soon, footsteps were heard from inside the refuge.
Wang Zhan looked in the direction of the sound and instantly saw the man approaching them.
Behind the man were several plainly dressed villagers, their eyes filled with vigilance. Some of them even held weapons in their hands.
Seeing this, Xiang Tian frowned slightly. "Brother Wang, look at them. What do they mean by this? Are they treating us as enemies?"
Wang Zhan remained silent, his gaze fixed on the man who had guided them.
The man quickly reached them, cupped his fists, and said, "Esteemed sir, I am truly sorry. I have spoken with the village elders, but they do not agree to let you enter. Furthermore, they don't believe you can lead us into Tianxiong City."
"So..."
Before the man could finish, one of the villagers pushed him aside, raised the long spear in his hand towards Wang Zhan, and said coldly, "You'd better leave here now, or don't blame us for being impolite."
Xiang Tian chuckled indifferently and shrugged. He started walking step by step towards the villager who had spoken, but Wang Zhan quickly clapped him on the shoulder. Xiang Tian hesitated for a moment, then retreated behind Wang Zhan without saying another word.
"In that case, there's nothing more to discuss," Wang Zhan said with a smile. "We merely wished to guide you all into Tianxiong City." He then turned to leave, his expression open and unconcerned.
The villager who had spoken earlier scoffed, "Who do you think you are? Wanting to enter Tianxiong City? Isn't that a joke? Everyone here knows what kind of person the City Lord of Tianxiong City is. He would never allow outsiders like you to enter so easily."
The other villagers also burst into laughter.
Wang Zhan simply said, "That might be true for you, but as for me, I believe he would welcome me quite warmly."
As he spoke, Wang Zhan suddenly brandished the Deep Fire Blade. With a swift motion, he hacked towards a nearby tree, and a Fire Dragon instantly roared out, slamming directly into its trunk.
The next moment, the villagers saw that the tree had burst into flames.
"This…" Everyone's expression changed dramatically. After exchanging glances, they now believed the words of the man who had guided them.
After all, when that man had entered the refuge earlier, he had told them about Wang Zhan's strength. He had said Wang Zhan's power was terrifying, that he could even fight off so many beasts single-handedly. But at the time, most of them hadn't believed him, thinking he was merely exaggerating or lying.
Within a radius of dozens of miles, only one person was known to possess such skill—the City Lord of Tianxiong City.
But now, having witnessed Wang Zhan's display, everyone was utterly shocked.
"Truly formidable," a villager suddenly spoke up.
Then, twos and threes among the villagers began to discuss. Evidently, some were already inclined to side with Wang Zhan. After all, staying here was just waiting for death. Rebuilding their village was no easy task. But if they could truly enter Tianxiong City, then everything would get better.
With this thought, a villager stepped forward and hurried to Wang Zhan's side. "Sir, I don't care if they believe you or not, but I want to follow you into Tianxiong City! Please, I beg you, take me with you!"
With one person stepping forward, soon twos and threes among the villagers also came out. All of them wanted to stand with Wang Zhan, for him to lead them into Tianxiong City. This was their only way out.
The man who had guided them also quickly walked to Wang Zhan's side. He was the only one who had personally witnessed Wang Zhan's true strength. He knew that as long as they could stay by Wang Zhan's side, even if they didn't enter Tianxiong City, surviving on the Star War Battlefield would not be a difficult feat.
Wang Zhan smiled and nodded. "Since we've met by fate, if I can help, I naturally won't stand idly by. Besides, I also plan to enter Tianxiong City, so taking you along isn't a troublesome matter."
After speaking, Wang Zhan gestured to the crowd and said, "Time waits for no one. If you're all ready to leave with me, then gather by my side quickly. We must reach Tianxiong City before dawn; otherwise, delays may bring complications."
Everyone nodded. The news spread quickly, and the villagers who heard it all gathered behind Wang Zhan, clearly all wanting to leave with him.
Finally, after exchanging glances, the few village elders also walked over to Wang Zhan's side, their earlier stubbornness gone.
Xiang Tian, arms crossed, sneered, "And I thought they were all so tough. Didn't expect them to obediently follow us in the end, did we?"
The villager who had first stepped out with the long spear looked thoroughly embarrassed but dared not say a word. After all, if he could preserve his life, that was enough.
Besides, he had indeed been disrespectful to Wang Zhan earlier. For Wang Zhan to still be willing to take them along was already a sign of great magnanimity.
Wang Zhan glanced at Xiang Tian. Xiang Tian then Xu Xu said, "Alright, cut the chatter. You and Luo Xue, take the rear. If any beasts appear, notify me immediately."
Wang Zhan had taken a look earlier. Most of the villagers here were ordinary people, completely lacking cultivation. Even the few who did possess some cultivation were extremely weak.
Xiang Tian shook his head helplessly. "They were so unfriendly to us, yet you still treat them with such courtesy. You truly are fated to work hard."
Although he grumbled, Xiang Tian still did as Wang Zhan instructed, quickly taking Luo Xue to the rear of the group.
It had to be said, there were indeed many villagers from the refuge. Looking out, they formed a long procession, like a dragon.
However, Wang Zhan noticed that Han Xue's expression was a little off. He walked to her side and asked, "Were your parents not among them?"
While Wang Zhan and the others were talking, Han Xue had been constantly scanning the crowd. But looking around, she couldn't find her parents at all, nor did she see anyone else from her own village.
Han Xue shook her head, her eyes reddening considerably. "It seems... my parents probably didn't make it."
Han Xue said this softly, her head bowed, looking utterly pitiful. Wang Zhan felt a pang of sympathy for her.
But these were matters Han Xue had to process herself. Even if Wang Zhan wanted to help her move past it, it wouldn't be an easy task. Ultimately, one's own mindset had to be changed by oneself.
