Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 637 - 635: No Way Out_1

Luo Xue settled next to him and continued, "Did you come into possession of an item she considers very important?"

Wang Zhan shook his head and laughed self-deprecatingly. Luo Tianhong probably couldn't care less about any treasure right now, he thought. All he values is enhancing his own cultivation. This was understandable; humans indeed needed weapons and defensive equipment to improve their combat capabilities, but demonic beasts had no such need. If they transformed into their true demonic beast forms, not only would their defenses greatly improve, but their attack power would also become extraordinarily formidable.

Seeing Wang Zhan remain silent, Xiang Tian and Luo Xue didn't press further. It was clear Wang Zhan didn't seem eager to share the secrets between him and Luo Tianhong.

Little did they know, Wang Zhan was merely trying to protect them. After all, the more they knew, the worse it would be for them.

As they sat resting, a chilling sneer sounded from afar. "Well, now. I assumed you all had already departed. I didn't expect you to still be here. Surely you weren't waiting especially for me?"

That voice…

Upon hearing the spine-chilling sound, all three whirled around in unison, their gazes falling upon Luo Tianhong, who stood a short distance away. In less than a day, Luo Tianhong's cultivation had improved significantly; it was clear he had fully assimilated the cultivation he had recently absorbed.

"Damn it! How did this guy find us so quickly?" Xiang Tian exclaimed, then said with forced composure, "Since he's already here, there's no need for more words. Brother Wang, let the three of us strike together! Even if he kills us, at least we can cause him some trouble!"

Wang Zhan had been thinking the same. After all, the power gap between them and Luo Tianhong was immense, like an unbridgeable chasm. Therefore, if Luo Tianhong was determined to kill them, even if they used all their trump cards, it would change nothing.

"Wang Zhan, those two might be foolish, but are you foolish too?" Luo Tianhong said. "Have you forgotten something? The design of these ruins has always seemed to be circular. Back when we first entered the Illusion, didn't we both run for a long time before you and I finally met? So, these current ruins follow exactly that principle. Although you all ran for a long time, in the end, you returned to square one. That's why I've been standing right here, waiting for your arrival. And now, it seems my thinking was correct."

Wang Zhan frowned slightly. How could I have forgotten something so important?

Indeed, Luo Tianhong wasn't joking. The ruins before them were truly laid out in a circle. Therefore, Luo Tianhong didn't need to deliberately hunt them; he only had to stay in one spot and lie in wait. As long as Wang Zhan and his companions kept moving, they would inevitably be unable to evade Luo Tianhong's pursuit.

"Alright, since we've met again, I won't waste any more words with you."

Luo Tianhong stretched lazily, then slowly raised his hand. Streams of energy instantly converged in his palm. "To be honest, I really don't want to kill you. After all, you've helped me quite a bit. But since you know too much, I naturally have no reason to spare you. So, don't blame me."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Xiang Tian and Luo Xue. He continued, "I know you care a lot about these two little ones, but there's no longer any need to keep them alive. You've already missed your chance."

"If you had been killed by me earlier, before meeting these two, I might have spared them out of consideration for your face. But now, it looks like they both must be buried with you."

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue were both completely bewildered. They had no idea what information Wang Zhan had learned that could make Luo Tianhong turn hostile so quickly. One should know that earlier, in the fifth war zone, although they and the others had offended Luo Tianhong, he hadn't even bothered with them. Back then, they had merely thought Luo Tianhong was just a child with no combat ability at all.

However, after experiencing so much, Xiang Tian and the others had gradually come to understand that Luo Tianhong was far from being a simple child; previously, he had merely chosen not to concern himself with them.

"Wait a moment."

Wang Zhan suddenly spoke, stepping in front of Xiang Tian and Luo Xue. He continued, "Although we've met again, I knew I would encounter you sooner or later, and that you wouldn't easily let me go. That's why I haven't told these two anything about you."

"Oh? So you mean you don't want me to kill them?"

Luo Tianhong immediately shook his head and sighed. "Wang Zhan, I'm truly finding it harder and harder to bring myself to kill you. Look at you. We're at a life-or-death moment, yet you're not thinking about yourself, still thinking about those around you. Should I call you clever, or should I call you foolish?"

"Heh..." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Wang Zhan stood with his head bowed, then said faintly, "Not everyone is as cold-blooded and merciless as you. The greatest difference between humans and demonic beasts is that humans possess valor and emotions. Demonic beasts, however, lack these. To enhance their own strength, demonic beasts will even kill their own kind. But we humans do not engage in such internal strife. That is the main reason why the Star War Battlefield has always been dominated by us humans."

Wang Zhan spoke with veiled insinuations.

Although Luo Tianhong appeared young, he understood Wang Zhan's intentions. Yet, this time, Luo Tianhong did not get angry. He always seemed to maintain that gentle demeanor. However, if someone touched upon his vulnerabilities or discovered his secrets, they naturally wouldn't be allowed to continue living.

"Indeed. Since you know that all demonic beasts are cold-blooded and ruthless beings, then my killing you should be perfectly reasonable. You wouldn't mind, would you?" he inquired.

As he spoke, Luo Tianhong walked step by step towards Wang Zhan. Then, his small hand landed directly on Wang Zhan's chest. Instantly, the Heavenly Dragon Armor on Wang Zhan's body began to vibrate.

Before Wang Zhan could react, he heard the distinct sound of metal shattering.

The next moment, when he raised his head and looked again at his Heavenly Dragon Armor, he was shocked to discover that cracks had already appeared upon it. Moreover, those cracks were spreading with terrifying speed, like a spiderweb.

Then, with a loud BANG, the Heavenly Dragon Armor shattered completely, and Wang Zhan was blasted away by a powerful surge of energy.

This time, Luo Tianhong hadn't held back at all. After being blasted away, Wang Zhan clutched his chest and struggled to his feet, a mouthful of Fresh Blood spraying from his lips. He could only feel the energy within him uncontrollably surging outwards. He knew very well that such a state clearly meant his end was near.

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue quickly ran to Wang Zhan's side. Luo Xue's eyes, in particular, were already moist; from his appearance, it was evident he was about to cry. His voice hoarse, he desperately grasped Wang Zhan's arm. "Brother Wang, you have to hold on! Xiang Tian and I will definitely get you out of these ruins!"

Xiang Tian's expression also turned grim. He said in a deep voice, "You've saved me every single time, but I've never been able to repay your kindness. You can't let me be indebted to you for a lifetime, can you? You have to hold on for me!"

Wang Zhan, however, paid no heed to either of them. His gaze returned to Luo Tianhong. He then spoke slowly, "Considering all the times I've helped you, I ask only one thing of you: let these two leave. I'm truly not lying to you this time; they genuinely know nothing about your secrets. I haven't mentioned anything to them."

Clearly, escaping himself would not be an easy task, so Wang Zhan naturally couldn't bear to watch Xiang Tian and Luo Xue die here for nothing.

Luo Tianhong, at the side, hesitated for a moment. After stroking his chin and glancing at Xiang Tian and Luo Xue back and forth a few times, he finally nodded. "Alright, I'll believe you this once. But if they truly know some secret and you've deliberately concealed it, then even if I have to chase them to the ends of the earth, I will find them. And it won't just be the two of them who will have to follow in your footsteps; everyone in the entire fifth war zone will be buried along with you three."

Luo Tianhong wasn't joking. The three of them could also see it; Luo Tianhong's eyes held an expression that looked as if he was genuinely preparing to kill all three of them then and there. Moreover, they knew Luo Tianhong's strength; everyone in the fifth war zone combined would still not be his match.

Actually, Luo Tianhong wasn't just saying this to scare them; it was, after all, a way to give himself some assurance. He was indeed somewhat reluctant to kill Wang Zhan, but the situation was serious, and he had no choice but to do so. But Luo Tianhong knew very well that all the loved ones of both Xiang Tian and Luo Xue were in the fifth war zone. Therefore, they would absolutely not stand by and watch those people die needlessly.

"Good. As long as you can promise me this, that's all that matters. You can do it now."

Wang Zhan pushed aside Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, then slowly sat down on the ground, his face a mask of someone ready to meet death unflinchingly.

"Brother Wang!"

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue cried out in unison and started running swiftly towards Wang Zhan. However, Wang Zhan merely flicked a finger in their direction, and the two of them instantly froze in place. Evidently, Wang Zhan had set up a barrier to stop them.

They both roared incessantly, but Wang Zhan slowly closed his eyes, completely ignoring them.

Nearby, Luo Tianhong narrowed his eyes. Energy fluctuations once again appeared in his hands. Then, he lunged swiftly towards Wang Zhan.

"Don't!"

Luo Xue let out a near-roar, a hoarse shout of pure anguish, a sound like a cuckoo weeping blood.

However, the very next second, Luo Tianhong's palm had already landed on Wang Zhan's chest.

"Brother Wang!"