Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 667 - 665 Metamorphosis_1

No one said a word; apparently, they already knew all this. But since Wang Zhan had remained silent, they didn't feel the need to speak up either.

In the blink of an eye, Ju Tian'en had walked off into the distance, with the crowd always close behind him.

Although it wouldn't take long for Tianxiong City to become the target of the beasts, being able to hide within Tianxiong City was still a good thing for them. At least they could find temporary sanctuary. And even if Tianxiong City were to fall, things presumably wouldn't be too dire, as Ju Tian'en would naturally have considered an escape route.

Soon, the crowd arrived at the foot of Tianxiong City. Due to Ju Tian'en's presence, the men guarding the gate opened it and looked at him respectfully. However, upon seeing the villagers following Ju Tian'en, their expressions shifted slightly. Apparently, they hadn't expected Ju Tian'en to bring other people into Tianxiong City.

"Tianxiong City currently faces a crisis, so it's important for everyone to work together," Ju Tian'en announced. "These are all nearby villagers. If we can help them, we naturally should."

Everyone nodded, and the warriors guarding the gate moved aside.

Meanwhile, Wang Zhan remained in the crowd, following them into Tianxiong City.

"Brother Wang, what do you think Ju Tian'en is up to?" Xiang Tian swiftly walked to Wang Zhan's side, his gaze fixed on Ju Tian'en at the front.

After all, no one currently knew what Ju Tian'en was really up to; he seemed to be unconditionally helping these villagers, a behavior that completely contradicted his reputed image.

Wang Zhan shook his head. "For now, I can't comprehend why he'd do this. But I sense he wants to win over these villagers. Or perhaps his conscience has kicked in?"

But on the Star War Battlefield, could people truly possess sympathy? After all, everyone needed to look out for themselves first and foremost.

"I get it!" Luo Xue suddenly exclaimed, her eyes widening as she stared at Wang Zhan, a look of shock and a hint of fear on her face. "Do you think he wants to use us as cannon fodder against those beasts?"

Han Xue, who was beside Wang Zhan, immediately grabbed Luo Xue's arm, her small hand trembling. After experiencing one beast attack, her courage had clearly diminished.

Wang Zhan shook his head again. "I don't think things are as bad as we're imagining. Besides, from what I've seen, Ju Tian'en doesn't seem like the type of extremely malevolent person. Most importantly, even if all these villagers were to stand outside Tianxiong City and fight those beasts, what difference would it make? They're just a group of powerless villagers. How could they possibly be a match for those beasts? They couldn't even slow the beasts' advance."

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue nodded emphatically. Wang Zhan's words were undeniably reasonable. Still, no one could understand why Ju Tian'en was acting this way.

If that was the case, it seemed likely that, just as Wang Zhan had said, Ju Tian'en had perhaps developed a conscience.

Wang Zhan gestured to the few of them and instructed, "Let's not worry about that for now. Since we're inside Heaven Dome City, we should focus on what we need to do. First, find a place to stay, then rest and conserve our energy for the beasts' attack."

"This..." Xiang Tian and Luo Xue were momentarily stunned. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Han Xue, beside them, asked in her sweet, childlike voice, "Brother Wang, why do I get the feeling you're eager to fight those beasts? Aren't you afraid of them?"

Everyone knew that although Wang Zhan was skilled and could contend with beasts, these particular beasts were notoriously vicious and numerous. Even someone as formidable as Wang Zhan would find it difficult to deal with so many.

Han Xue, of course, didn't understand where Wang Zhan got his confidence from, nor did she have any idea what he truly intended to do.

Wang Zhan ruffled Han Xue's hair and said with a smile, "It's because I want to continuously enhance my fighting strength. Only by encountering stronger opponents or more beasts can my body achieve a certain degree of transformation. Naturally, I crave battle."

Wang Zhan wasn't lying, but those around him didn't quite understand.

In Xiang Tian's view, Wang Zhan probably just wanted to improve himself through combat. After all, fortune favors the bold. Ever since he met Wang Zhan, Wang Zhan had seemingly never stopped pushing forward. His strength had been rapidly advancing recently, at a pace Xiang Tian himself had never witnessed. Otherwise, why would his father have allowed him to follow Wang Zhan?

Soon, everyone had entered Tianxiong City. As there were already many residents within the city, Ju Tian'en instructed them to temporarily house these villagers. Before long, all the villagers were dispersed among the various homes.

Fortunately, Wang Zhan and his companions managed to stay together, finding lodging in a hotel. It had to be said, Tianxiong City was surprisingly modern in some aspects. What surprised Wang Zhan the most was that there were even hotels here, though the rooms were rather simple. But that was more than enough.

Due to the sudden influx of so many villagers, rooms were scarce. Wang Zhan's group of four managed to get only two. In the end, Xiang Tian shared a room with Wang Zhan, while Luo Xue naturally stayed with Han Xue.

Once the four of them had settled in, they all gathered in Wang Zhan's room. In this unfamiliar territory, everyone preferred to stay close to Wang Zhan; only then did they feel a sufficient sense of security.

Wang Zhan stood by the window, quietly observing the scene below.

Tianxiong City was indeed orderly and had beautiful surroundings; no wonder everyone liked coming here.

"Brother Wang, what are you looking at?" Han Xue approached him, then craned her little head to peek downstairs.

Because these were critical times, different warriors patrolled every street, ensuring everyone's safety.

Han Xue had just peeked down when she saw those warriors. She quickly pulled her head back, glanced timidly at Wang Zhan, and then whispered, "Brother Wang, those guys look terrifying! Look at what they're wearing."

Wang Zhan chuckled. "That's just ordinary armor. After all, they need to fight beasts, so naturally, they need proper protection."

"Brother Wang, you seem to know a lot about everything, don't you?"

Wang Zhan smiled and shook his head. "Once you've experienced more, you'll be just like me. So, there's no need to worry about anything. Life is full of surprises, and life naturally requires experience. You'll understand when you slowly grow up."

Han Xue drew close to Wang Zhan, and after narrowing her eyes to study him for a good while, she asked in a low voice, "So, when I grow up, can I become Brother Wang's wife?"

This statement dumbfounded Xiang Tian and Luo Xue. Luo Xue, in particular, quickly rushed to Han Xue's side, grabbed her arm, pulled her to sit by the head of the bed, and urgently whispered, "Don't you dare get any ideas about Brother Wang, or I'll throw you out right now!"

"Why? Is it because Brother Wang is already married?" Han Xue looked innocently at Luo Xue, clearly not understanding her intentions.

Luo Xue laughed. "That's because Brother Wang is mine. By the time you grow up, I'll probably already be married to Brother Wang and have his children."

Hearing this, Wang Zhan was stunned, and Xiang Tian, who had just taken a sip of water, sprayed it out. He glanced at Wang Zhan in shock, then pointed between Wang Zhan and Han Xue, exclaiming, "You two haven't been doing things behind my back, have you?!"

"Get lost," Wang Zhan glared at Xiang Tian, then turned and walked towards the door.

Xiang Tian shrugged helplessly and followed Wang Zhan out.

"Oh, I get it now! So, Sister Xue likes Brother Wang, huh?" Han Xue grinned; she might be young, but she was quite perceptive. She moved closer to Luo Xue and said, "Well, it looks like we might be rivals in the future. Even though you're really nice to me, Sister Xue, for the man I like, I guess I'll have to become rivals even with my own good sister!"

Seeing Han Xue's precociously adult-like manner, Luo Xue could only shake her head resignedly. "Where on earth do you hear such things? Such a young lady, and not shy at all! Let me tell you, you need to improve your strength as quickly as possible. Do you plan on being a burden forever? I've been by Brother Wang's side for a long time. I know what kind of person he is; he doesn't like anyone who's a burden. That's why I've been diligently improving my cultivation. You and I aren't even in the same league, you know!"

Luo Xue was full of confidence. Though she knew she couldn't compare to others, and that Wang Zhan would naturally meet even more formidable people in the future, if she quickened her pace, perhaps she could always stay by his side? But no matter what, compared to the Han Xue before her, she definitely had many advantages.

Han Xue, however, just smiled nonchalantly, leaned close to Luo Xue again, and whispered right into her ear, "Sister Xue, you might have forgotten one thing. Although your cultivation is much higher than mine, I am much, much younger than you."