Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 555 - 553: Rear Area_1

Ye Chen immediately began to explain, then chuckled and said, "I'd forgotten you haven't been here before. Actually, the home we protect is right behind us. There are people there who can't fight, but they are all future prodigies destined for the battlefield."

"Of course, some of them are also engaged in researching high-tech."

"After all, on the Star War Battlefield, any ability that can be utilized can become a means for us."

Wang Zhan looked at Old Mao in surprise. This… There's such a place on the Star War Battlefield?

But Old Mao didn't know.

Puzzled, Wang Zhan quickly glanced at Ye Chen and asked, "Then what's the difference between this rear area and our home on Earth?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen's expression changed slightly. They all knew where Wang Zhan and the others came from. However, although the people here had heard of Earth, none had ever actually been there.

"What's with that expression?"

Wang Zhan looked at Ye Chen curiously, grabbed his arm, and said, "Look, if you don't want to talk, I won't force you. But I'll have Old Mao summon those creatures back again."

"If the Beast Tide occurs again, I doubt you'd be able to resist it, right?"

Wang Zhan was clearly threatening them, but Ye Chen had no choice but to endure it.

After all, if Wang Zhan and Old Mao hadn't suddenly intervened just now, they wouldn't have stood a chance against such a formidable spotted tiger. This was especially true since that spotted tiger had already reached the royal-level beast stage, far beyond their ability to contend with.

Thinking this, Ye Chen frowned and said, "Actually, we've classified everyone from Earth as low-level humans."

"Of course…" Seeing Wang Zhan's expression darken, Ye Chen hurriedly continued to explain, "But it's not what you think. It's not that we look down on people from Earth. Aren't you also someone who distinguished yourself from Earth?"

"Anyone who can distinguish themselves on Earth will become an extraordinary talent upon reaching the Star War Battlefield."

"So, for you, it's also a good thing…"

Wang Zhan stared coldly at Ye Chen.

He understood now. People on Earth were essentially abandoned. The so-called Academy was merely a way to supply Fresh Blood to the Star War Battlefield.

They didn't care at all about the life or death of those on Earth; after all, the people here already had their own home.

Undeniably, these people were truly cold-blooded.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhan clenched his fists and said coldly to Old Mao, "Then what are we still doing standing here?"

Old Mao was taken aback, clearly not understanding Wang Zhan's intentions. He quickly asked, "Where should we go now?"

Old Mao could tell Wang Zhan seemed angry, but he didn't know exactly what Wang Zhan was angry about.

Aren't people from Earth always treated this way?

After all, if no one fought on the Star War Battlefield, Earth would have ceased to exist by now. So what difference did it make who was keeping them penned up, or where?

It was just the same issue, really. Not a big deal at all.

But while Old Mao could overlook this, Ye Chen couldn't quite understand Wang Zhan's intense reaction. After all, he knew everyone on Earth was striving desperately, all for the chance to step onto the Star War Battlefield.

But if they knew that the people on the Star War Battlefield already had a new home of their own, would those on Earth continue to strive so hard?

Would anyone, in their shoes, want to continue living like that?

They had, after all, become the abandoned ones.

Thinking this, Wang Zhan grabbed Old Mao's arm without a word and started walking towards the so-called rear area.

Ye Chen could only shake his head helplessly. Actually, Wang Zhan wasn't the first person to learn of this. However, the reactions of those before him hadn't been as strong as Wang Zhan's. Perhaps there truly were differences between people.

Wang Zhan was simply indignant on behalf of the people of Earth. But he seemed to have forgotten one thing: the very fact he could appear on the Star War Battlefield was proof enough of his own excellence. Even Ye Chen himself felt somewhat inadequate in comparison. After all, Wang Zhan's combat strength was exceptionally formidable. Though Wang Zhan was 'only' at the Grandmaster level of martial arts, his abilities didn't pale in comparison to Ye Chen, a Grandmaster himself. Especially Wang Zhan's defense—even the spotted tiger couldn't break through it. One should know that the spotted tiger had already entered the ranks of royal-level beasts, making it a peak existence on the Star War Battlefield. In the entire fifth war zone, no one could withstand a fatal blow from that spotted tiger, yet Wang Zhan had managed it. If that didn't prove Wang Zhan's capabilities, what could?

Ye Chen still had his duties, so he didn't pay any more attention to Wang Zhan.

Soon, Wang Zhan was heading towards the interior of the fifth war zone. However, because the fifth war zone was quite large, he walked a long way without seeing anyone else.

Old Mao followed him. Seeing Wang Zhan's persistently grim expression, he walked up beside him and asked, "What on earth is wrong with you?"

"Nothing," Wang Zhan said coldly. "I just feel the people on the Star War Battlefield are rather cold-blooded." He now just wanted to find a quiet place to be alone.

He even wondered if his sister had also been assimilated by this atmosphere on the Star War Battlefield.

If that were truly the case, he wouldn't know what he should do.

Old Mao folded his arms, sidled up to him, and grinned. "Are you really planning to hide in the rear and never come out? Let me tell you, I can see you're no ordinary person. You're so combative; you wouldn't even back down from a formidable spotted tiger."

"With a personality like yours, hiding in the rear would be a joke, wouldn't it?"

Of course, Wang Zhan didn't actually want to do that. He wanted to raise his level, and that could only be achieved through constant battle, especially against opponents stronger than himself. However, if he retreated to the rear, he would have no opportunity to grow stronger.

At this thought, a determined glint appeared in Wang Zhan's eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "That's right! Why should I hide? Since these people look down on those from Earth, I'll show myself right in front of them! I'll make them understand that people from Earth are countless times stronger than they imagine!"

Old Mao immediately grinned, leaned closer to Wang Zhan, and added, "Exactly! Otherwise, if I went to the rear with you, what would I do? Wouldn't I just be wasting time every day? The very thought of that kind of life bores me already."

"But it's different if we go into battle. I might be able to break through the Martial King level barrier sooner that way."

This was what Old Mao had always been pursuing. Even when he first entered the Land of Death, he hadn't paused his efforts. However, it wasn't an easy task. For all these years, Old Mao had never managed to touch the bottleneck, constantly probing the very edge of the Martial King realm.

Thinking this, Old Mao added, "But I have a feeling there's something special about you, kid. So if I stick with you, I might be able to advance quickly. What do you say?"

This… Wang Zhan looked at him strangely for a good while before frowning and asking, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"How about we team up? We won't accept help from any war zone. We'll just be rangers on this Star War Battlefield, okay?"

Old Mao looked at Wang Zhan pleadingly. This startled Wang Zhan; he had a feeling Old Mao was deliberately hiding something.

He stared at Old Mao for a good while before asking, "Tell me, what exactly are you scheming?"

"Huh?" Old Mao was taken aback. "What are you talking about?"

Wang Zhan glanced at Old Mao irritably. For now, he needed Old Mao as his hired muscle. As for what Old Mao was truly after, it didn't concern him in the slightest. Once his own combat strength increased enough, he would draw a clear line with Old Mao.

The two walked on, heading deeper into the interior, and soon reached the main area of the fifth war zone.

Many people were gathered here. Looking around, one could see numerous tents and wooden huts.

Wang Zhan shook his head and chuckled. "Who would have thought people on the Star War Battlefield lived so crudely?"

And these people dare to compare themselves to us from Earth?

Although these people might look down on those from Earth, Wang Zhan knew very well that the living conditions on Earth were far superior to this place. Their only advantage here was the abundant Spiritual Energy, which allowed for rapid improvement in combat power. Earth, on the other hand, was restricted, so their cultivation speed was naturally much slower. But that was absolutely no justification for their arrogance here.

Just as Wang Zhan finished speaking, a sneer came from the side. A young man then strode towards them, his face full of disdain. "Hah, with your meager abilities, you dare call our conditions crude?"

"If you've got the guts, go to the front lines and defend our home!"

"If it weren't for the people at the front holding back those beasts, do you think we'd even have a place like this to live?"

Wang Zhan grinned. Didn't we just come back from the front lines of the battlefield?

If it weren't for his and Old Mao's help, those defenders would have collapsed long ago.

Once Ye Chen's defence line was breached, the fifth war zone would undoubtedly suffer. More importantly, if a royal-level beast charged in here, could these people possibly stop it?

Utterly ridiculous.

However, Wang Zhan had no intention of explaining anything to them.

They were, after all, just a bunch of frogs in a well.

Wang Zhan ignored him and was about to leave when the young man called out from behind him, "I knew it! You must be one of those people from Earth, right?"