Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 576 - 574 Difficult Decision_1

Bai Yu’s worries were also shared by Wang Zhan and the others. After all, a single metal maniac had already proven incredibly troublesome. They still didn’t know the situation in other areas or if there were any level 1 demonic beasts—such terrifying creatures.

But just as they were about to move, Luo Tianhong suddenly grabbed Wang Zhan’s arm and slowly said, "Did you forget our agreement?"

"Are you talking about the treasure?"

Luo Tianhong nodded heavily, then spoke again. "Now that everything else is settled, the top priority is to get the treasure."

Naturally, Luo Tianhong had her own concerns. The Fifth War Zone had become unstable, and they didn’t know when another demonic beast or fiendish beast might appear. Therefore, they had to race against time, using every possible means to open the treasure and obtain its contents.

Bai Yu, standing to one side, said nothing. He could tell that Luo Tianhong didn’t seem to have a very favorable impression of him.

"In that case, let’s all enter this treasure together. There’s strength in numbers," Wang Zhan spoke up without the slightest hesitation.

Luo Tianhong’s eyes widened as if she’d seen a ghost. She quickly rushed to Wang Zhan’s side, grabbed his arm, and asked in a low voice, "Are you insane?"

"Did you forget what I told you? The treasure I mentioned contains items that can enhance one’s cultivation. If too many people enter, what we each receive will be less, and our cultivation progress will naturally slow down considerably."

"Besides, you and Bai Yu are mere acquaintances. If I’m not mistaken, your relationship with Xiang Tian is similar, right? Why should they benefit for free?" Luo Tianhong was extremely perplexed, a hint of irritation showing on her face as she spoke.

Wang Zhan smiled and replied, "I understand your point, but given the current state of the Fifth War Zone, no one knows what we might encounter in there. If we enter the treasure’s location and run into a powerful demonic beast, are you planning to deal with it yourself?"

Truthfully, Wang Zhan knew he had only managed to defeat the metal maniac because Bai Yu had already weakened it. Furthermore, his Deep Fire Blade happened to be effective against it, which allowed him to succeed. Of course, even though Wang Zhan had now reached the late-stage Grandmaster realm, the gap between him and a level 1 demonic beast was still as wide as a chasm. Even encountering a particularly strong beast would be extremely challenging.

"I’ve already told you, it’s not very dangerous inside. As long as we enter, we can definitely get the treasure," Luo Tianhong said with conviction. Even Wang Zhan didn’t know where Luo Tianhong was getting her confidence from.

At this, Wang Zhan looked at Luo Tianhong and then spoke again, "I see. You must have entered before, so you know the internal structure?"

"Of course not! If I could enter by myself, why would I need you?" Luo Tianhong rolled her eyes irritably and continued, somewhat impatiently herself, "I just felt we had a fateful connection, and you saved my life back then, so I’m giving you this chance. Of course, if you don’t want to cherish it, then forget it. After all, *I* am the one who discovered the treasure’s location, and I will not allow anyone but you to enter."

Wang Zhan, however, was indifferent. He shrugged, paying no mind to Luo Tianhong’s words. After all, they still didn’t know what exactly was inside the treasure. Plus, he felt that Luo Tianhong was somewhat enigmatic. Of course, this didn’t mean Wang Zhan didn’t trust Luo Tianhong; it was just that it was always wise to be cautious. After all, Wang Zhan was no child, and here on the Star War Battlefield, everyone was scheming against each other, weren’t they?

Luo Tianhong looked at Wang Zhan again, delivering her ultimatum. "Are you going to do as I say or not?"

"I’m sorry, but if those are your terms, I refuse." Wang Zhan’s attitude was extremely firm. Having spoken, he was already preparing to part ways with Luo Tianhong.

Luo Tianhong stomped her foot fiercely. She glared at Wang Zhan for a long moment before her gaze finally shifted to Bai Yu and Xiang Tian.

Actually, the treasure ship Luo Tianhong mentioned was certainly not easy to enter. After all, this was the Star War Battlefield, where not only humans searched for treasures, but beasts and demonic beasts also vied for them. So, entering the treasure naturally involved some danger. Originally, Luo Tianhong had only wanted to find one reliable person to accompany her. With her ability to protect herself, plus one other person, things would become much easier. Wang Zhan had been the best candidate. But Luo Tianhong never imagined that Wang Zhan would remain unmoved when such a great opportunity—like a pie falling from the sky—presented itself. It was truly shocking.

"What on earth are you and that lass talking about? If you have nothing else, you can leave now," Bai Yu said, glancing at Wang Zhan who had walked over to him. He then shrugged and smiled. "You’ve helped me immensely this time. If it weren’t for you, not only would I have met my end here, but the Fifth War Zone would also have been submerged into a watery hell."

"Since everything is resolved, you don’t need to worry about other matters in the Fifth War Zone. So, if you have something else to do, go ahead and attend to it." Bai Yu was very magnanimous and, of course, genuinely grateful to Wang Zhan. Indeed, if Wang Zhan hadn’t intervened this time, his prospects would have been grim.

Xiang Tian turned his head to the side. He had never liked Luo Tianhong. Especially since her appearance, she often instigated Wang Zhan to do things. Several times, it nearly caused them to go their separate ways. However, seeing Wang Zhan and Luo Tianhong conversing seemingly well, and considering Luo Tianhong’s apparent youth, Xiang Tian suppressed his dissatisfaction and didn’t voice it directly.

Time passed, second by second. Wang Zhan remained rooted to the spot, unsure of his next move. If everything Luo Tianhong said was true, he could indeed part ways with Bai Yu and Xiang Tian. After all, on the Star War Battlefield, one had to constantly improve their combat strength to gain a firm foothold. The treasure Luo Tianhong spoke of was indeed a great temptation.

Luo Tianhong walked step by step towards Wang Zhan. Then, she impatiently glanced at Bai Yu and Xiang Tian, gritted her teeth, and said, "If that’s the case, then let’s all go together."

"But I’ll say this upfront: no matter how you three distribute what you get, I must have fifty percent."

"Let me be blunt: if anyone dares to eye what’s in my hands, don’t blame me for being impolite."

Luo Tianhong appeared young, but her words were extremely worldly-wise, which made Wang Zhan and the others feel a momentary urge to laugh.

Bai Yu, however, shrugged and said directly, "I’m not interested in your things."

Xiang Tian turned his face away further, scoffing coldly, "You think I care about your so-called treasure? This young master doesn’t give a damn about that stuff!"

Luo Tianhong smiled with satisfaction and continued, "If you don’t care, that’s for the best. Big Brother Wang Zhan just helped you deal with the demonic beast, which must have solved a lot of trouble for you. In that case, you (Wang Zhan) accompany us on this trip. We’ll split what we get fifty-fifty, and you two (Bai Yu and Xiang Tian) just don’t need to lift a finger."

"Of course, you said this yourselves; I didn’t force you. Am I right?"

Bai Yu, while wiping his Dual Guns, looked at Wang Zhan and nodded. "Shall we go then?"

It was obvious that neither Bai Yu nor Xiang Tian wanted to bother with Luo Tianhong. Even Wang Zhan found her personality somewhat disagreeable. Although on the Star War Battlefield one needed to be selfish and self-reliant, companions were still essential. After all, they had just been through several life-and-death battles together. Wasn’t that enough to be considered companions? But they never expected Luo Tianhong to draw such clear distinctions, to be so unfeeling.

"Alright, alright, time is short. Now that we’ve decided, let’s not waste any more time," Luo Tianhong urged.

Luo Tianhong smiled with satisfaction. This distribution was indeed to everyone’s satisfaction. It was likely no one would try to take their share, and they would also gain two free fighters.

Soon, the group had left the combat area of the Fifth Battlefield. Before them stood a towering mountain, so high its peak was a stark white.

For half a day, they scouted around the mountain, checking for the presence of any beasts. After all, having experienced the Hundred Beast Mountain Battle on the Star War Battlefield, they were naturally wary when facing such imposing and treacherous peaks.

Soon, Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon Luo Tianhong, and he asked, "Don’t tell me we have to go down into the Earth Core to find the treasure?"

If that were the case, even Bai Yu definitely wouldn’t be able to enter. Wang Zhan himself had already experienced the trial of the Earth Core Flames once; the temperature of those flames was enough to turn metal into dust. Of course, if not for the protection of the Heavenly Dragon Armor, even Wang Zhan wouldn’t have been able to enter the Earth Core.

Luo Tianhong smiled and said, "Of course not. Otherwise, why would I have brought you here?"

Meanwhile, Bai Yu and Xiang Tian sat to one side, acting as if it had nothing to do with them.

Luo Tianhong walked before them and spoke again, "Everything is ready. Shall we go in?"

They had already surveyed the area for a long time but still hadn’t sensed the aura of any beasts within the mountain. This suggested that, at least at the foot of the mountain, there were no beasts. Of course, if they proceeded cautiously, they would be able to react immediately should any beasts appear.