Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 527 - 525: The Old Man Makes His Move_1

Wang Zhan struggled with all his strength to utter these words while being held by the Demonic Rising Wolf.

The moment the Demonic Rising Wolf realized it had finally captured Wang Zhan and wanted to crush him with one swipe, a sense of crisis locked onto it from behind.

Frightened, the Demonic Rising Wolf, still clutching Wang Zhan, flashed to the side, narrowly dodging the attack.

The Old Man sighed as his attack missed.

Waiting all this time for such an opportunity, even using Wang Zhan as bait, and still, the Demonic Rising Wolf managed to escape.

The Demonic Rising Wolf stared at the Old Man with its blood-red eyes.

"Old Man, you're too despicable, hiding your true strength!"

Only when the Old Man made his move did the Demonic Rising Wolf realize the Old Man's strength was surprisingly in the same realm as its own.

The Old Man just smiled.

"What's despicable about that? Now, let the kid go."

Seeing that the Old Man finally remembered him, Wang Zhan struggled fiercely in the giant claw's grasp.

Facing the Old Man's attack, the Demonic Rising Wolf's giant claw ached with pain, allowing Wang Zhan to escape its grip.

It deeply regretted its lapse, but by the time it wanted to rectify the situation, it was too late.

"You humans truly are despicable!"

Wang Zhan glared at the Old Man; the feeling of impending death had just surged through his heart.

"Old Man, you actually used me as bait! I must tell Qin Ying about this!"

"I did this for your own good. Such a powerful beast for you to practice on, and you're still complaining?" the Old Man retorted disdainfully.

Upon hearing that a beast surpassing royal-level was meant for his training, Wang Zhan couldn't help but curse the Old Man inwardly.

What kind of strength is this!? How utterly insane!

Even though Wang Zhan had the System to rely on, he dared not be so arrogant. He could sense that the beast hadn't even used much of its strength earlier.

The Old Man's words thoroughly infuriated the Demonic Rising Wolf. Someone of my status, my power, being talked about as mere practice fodder for an ant!

In all its years of cultivation, the Demonic Rising Wolf had never been looked down upon like this.

Seeing the Demonic Rising Wolf's blood-red eyes fixed on him, Wang Zhan knew it yearned to tear him to shreds.

The Old Man's words were clearly meant to draw the Demonic Rising Wolf's hatred towards Wang Zhan. The Demonic Rising Wolf's power was significant within the Beast Clan, and even across the entire Federation.

Inwardly cursing the Old Man, Wang Zhan knew that if they didn't kill the Demonic Rising Wolf today, he would likely face an endless pursuit in the future.

The Old Man glanced at the Demonic Rising Wolf and shouted to Wang Zhan, "Kid, let's attack together! We absolutely have to kill it today!"

Hearing this, Wang Zhan instinctively retreated a few steps, afraid the Old Man was trying to trick him again.

The Old Man had already charged in front of the Demonic Rising Wolf, whose giant claw swiped down towards him.

It carried an imposing force, as if to smash the Old Man into paste. The Old Man threw a punch to meet the giant claw, and a shockwave rippled out from the impact.

Both the Old Man and the Demonic Rising Wolf stumbled back several steps. Large craters appeared beneath their feet, sending dust billowing into the air.

When the dust settled, expressions of shock were visible on the faces of both the Demonic Rising Wolf and the Old Man.

They had both misjudged each other's strength; both had concealed their true power.

"I never expected you beasts to be capable of hiding your strength too," the Old Man remarked, somewhat shaken.

How have these beasts become so cunning? They've even learned to deceive people! In the long river of history, when the Human Race first encountered beasts, they weren't nearly as powerful. It was the emergence of some greatly wise individuals, who exploited the beasts' mindlessness and devised stratagems to trap and kill many of them, that preserved the vital strength of the Human Race. Directly confronting beasts with brute force is the most foolish approach.

"Isn't this something we learned from you despicable humans?!" the Demonic Rising Wolf snarled.

The Demonic Rising Wolf was naturally cunning. To have cultivated to this realm, it had, frankly, suffered countless hardships at the hands of the Human Race.

Wang Zhan felt a wave of relief. If I hadn't held back when fighting the Demonic Rising Wolf from the start, I would have lost my life today.

The Old Man sneered. I intended to be the mantis stalking the cicada, but I almost became the cicada's prey.

"Kid, make your move now! If you delay and other beasts return to reinforce it, it'll be too late!"

Wang Zhan shot the Old Man a fierce glare, but his body acted honestly; he quickly downed another bottle of Essence Restoring Pills.

The Old Man himself wasn't confident he could handle the Demonic Rising Wolf alone. A desperate, all-out fight might have an uncertain outcome, and every extra second they lingered in this beast-infested territory increased the danger.

Wang Zhan rapidly recovered his strength, hoping to be of assistance.

The whereabouts of the royal-level beasts that had vanished were unknown. No one knew where they had gone or when they might return, so they couldn't afford to risk their lives.

The Old Man and the Demonic Rising Wolf were already locked in combat. This time, neither held back, unleashing a furious barrage of attacks upon the other.

"Humans, your cities will all be conquered by us, and your families will become food in my mouth!" declared the Demonic Rising Wolf.

As the battle wore on, the Demonic Rising Wolf grew increasingly alarmed. This Old Man is even a sliver stronger than I am! Logically, at the same realm, a beast should be more powerful than a human. Yet, this Old Man feels even fiercer; it's like he's completely suppressing me.

The Demonic Rising Wolf was shocked. Who on earth is this Old Man? Why is he so incredibly strong? If all human experts are this formidable, wouldn't the Beast Clan's advantages be utterly wiped out?

The Old Man gave the Demonic Rising Wolf no time to think, his attacks coming one after another.

He didn't forget to shout at Wang Zhan, "Kid, are you going to make a move or what? What are you waiting for?!"

Wang Zhan had been observing the fight between the Old Man and the Demonic Rising Wolf, marveling inwardly. This Old Man has hidden his strength incredibly well!

"Coming, I'm coming!"

The Old Man has called me several times now; I can't afford to slack off. It'll be hard to explain this to Qin Ying later. Wang Zhan dared not delay any longer.

Saber in hand, Wang Zhan charged towards the Demonic Rising Wolf, constantly harassing it from the side.

With the Old Man keeping it occupied, Wang Zhan continuously inflicted new wounds on the Demonic Rising Wolf.

This Demonic Rising Wolf was truly formidable, managing to hold its own against the Old Man. At their level, if the difference in strength wasn't too great, it was still uncertain who would ultimately perish.

"Humans, just you wait! Your cities will soon be razed by us!"

The Demonic Rising Wolf's voice had become somewhat hoarse as it spoke.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhan finally understood. So that's why the King-level and royal-level beasts of Quan State City vanished overnight as if they'd evaporated from the face of the earth! They've all gone to the front lines to attack other states of the Human Race! Are the beasts preparing for an all-out war? If it is an all-out war, what can be done? Is Mother in life danger? Has the Federation recovered enough to organize its forces and counter the beasts?

Dark tides were surging; Wang Zhan knew the Federation was now in a precarious situation.

The Beast Clan, having made no effective progress on the Star War Battlefield, intended to use the beasts left on Earth to tie down the Federation's effective forces.

Once the Human Race forces from the Star War Battlefield return as reinforcements, the scales of victory will tip towards the Beast Clan. Moreover, the beasts on Earth are essentially disposable, sent here to die.

Understanding the beasts' intentions, Wang Zhan grew more anxious. I can't contact Qin Ying right now, and I have no idea what's happening in the outside world. How many beasts have fallen? How many more Human Race cities have been razed? Has the war truly erupted everywhere? I don't understand why some in the Human Race would collude with demonic beasts. What's the benefit of doing this? Is it for training troops? Or to maximize profits?

Wang Zhan was somewhat worried about the safety of his good friends, his mother, Yao Yao, and others. Huang Pufeng should have gotten the medicine to treat Song Dongming by now, right?

He had last contacted Qin Ying about half a month ago. At that time, he learned that after the beasts had razed Quan State City, they had surrounded several of the Federation's state cities. However, order within the Federation had been restored a few days prior to their call. The Federation had reorganized its experts to intimidate the beasts, and the besieging beasts were hesitating to attack. The Federation was also rapidly mobilizing its troops, leading to a stalemate between the two sides.

Qin Ying had told Wang Zhan to focus on his cultivation, promising to inform him when a major war broke out.

More than half a month has passed, and still no news from Qin Ying. I wonder what's happening in the outside world.

He recalled Qin Ying's tired figure during their last video call. I could tell her smile towards me was a bit forced back then. The video call didn't last long. Qin Ying didn't show much concern for the Old Man, yet she still instructed him to protect me well. This infuriated the Old Man to the point of near apoplexy. He almost died of anger on the spot and had been sulking with me ever since. This nearly overturned my worldview! I never expected the Old Man to act like such a child.

Wang Zhan found himself lost in thought. I wonder how the war is progressing and whether the contingency plans I arranged have been activated.

Seeing Wang Zhan still dazed, the Old Man immediately cursed, "Kid, what are you spacing out for? Are you looking to die?!"

Hearing the Old Man's shout, Wang Zhan snapped back to his senses.

"Old Man, I didn't expect you to be struggling already! You couldn't even last this long?"

Wang Zhan still remembered how the Old Man had tricked him. It's true that fighting this Demonic Rising Wolf will rapidly increase my strength. But I also want to see the Old Man's true capabilities. He's been pretending to be weak all this time, hiding his strength so deeply!

Despite his taunting words, Wang Zhan had already raised his saber and was slashing at the Demonic Rising Wolf.

Sensing Wang Zhan's fierce attack, the Demonic Rising Wolf grew enraged. In my eyes, Wang Zhan is merely an ant! Yet this ant dares to attack me repeatedly!

While shocked by Wang Zhan's audacity, the Demonic Rising Wolf showed no mercy in response to his provocation. It abandoned the Old Man, and its giant paw swiped towards Wang Zhan.

It even opened its massive, stinking maw. The sight of its mouth, full of sharp fangs and reeking of a foul odor, made Wang Zhan's stomach churn.

"Old Man, hurry up and do something!"

Startled, Wang Zhan thought, Why is this Demonic Rising Wolf so fixated on me?

The Demonic Rising Wolf grew increasingly furious. Wang Zhan's speed is astonishing! He manages to dodge every time I lunge!

Each time, Wang Zhan didn't forget to counterattack. Even if I can't seriously injure it, I have to inflict some pain so it doesn't think I'm easy to bully!

As he fought, Wang Zhan felt the attributes in his body rapidly increasing. Having the System is incredible! Even if I can't win, I can at least drag this out and wear you down!

The Demonic Rising Wolf, now in pain and constantly on guard against the Old Man's attacks, became somewhat timid and hesitant in its movements.

The Old Man and Wang Zhan exchanged a look, and then they attacked together.

Having gained a general understanding of the Demonic Rising Wolf's strength, the Old Man no longer held back.

Wang Zhan stared at the Old Man, who was now enveloped in a Golden Light, his aura surging powerfully, exuding an intense intimidation.