Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 674 - 672: No News At All_1

Before Xiang Tian could say anything, Wang Zhan had transformed into a streak of light and vanished before him.

Luo Xue quickly walked over, glanced at Xiang Tian, and hurriedly asked, "Brother Wang isn't angry, is he?"

"It doesn't seem like Brother Wang is very angry," Xiang Tian replied with a smile.

"We still need to find a way to make up for our mistake. After all, we have such a good relationship with Han Xue, yet now we've lost her."

At these thoughts, Luo Xue's expression shifted, and her eyes welled up.

Xiang Tian patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Since it has already happened, let's leave everything to Brother Wang. He should be able to find Han Xue."

"But don't you think there's something strange about this?" Luo Xue pondered, clasping her shoulders.

Han Xue wasn't an animal; she's a living person. Beyond Iron Rust City, there are only beasts. How could she have suddenly vanished? Besides, from what Luo Xue had heard, no beasts had burst into this hotel, so Han Xue had no reason to leave without a trace.

"Strange? In what way?" After glancing at Luo Xue, Xiang Tian moved beside her. He patted her shoulder again and suggested, "You better not dwell on it too much. Just stay quietly in the hotel. If Han Xue shows up, that would be best. If she doesn't, then wait for Wang Zhan to bring good news. If Han Xue can't be found, I don't think I need to spell out the predicament we'll be in."

Hearing this, Luo Xue's expression changed. She clearly understood the gravity of the situation. If Han Xue couldn't be found, Wang Zhan would undoubtedly be furious, and they might even be forced back to the Fifth War Zone.

After mulling this over, Luo Xue walked helplessly back to her room.

Xiang Tian sighed, clasping his shoulders. "Where on earth did you go, girl? This is truly worrying."

「At the same time」

Wang Zhan had already sped out of Tianxiong City and was now standing before an abandoned village. After burning for several days and nights, the village had long been reduced to ruins.

Wang Zhan walked amidst the rubble, searching back and forth, carefully examining the surroundings. Since all the buildings had collapsed and turned into charred wood, it was easy to see if anyone was present.

After searching for a while without finding any sign of Han Xue, Wang Zhan roared at the sky in frustration, "Han Xue!"

His voice echoed repeatedly across the area, but there was still no trace of Han Xue.

Sighing helplessly, Wang Zhan moved towards a distant area.

The refuge... that's the last place.

He hadn't known Han Xue for long, and the only places they had traveled together were the village and the refuge.

Now, since he couldn't find any trace of Han Xue near the village, the only option left was to search the refuge for the truth.

「In a flash」

Wang Zhan arrived at the refuge. However, after a thorough search, he found it completely empty, devoid of any human presence.

She's not here either? Wang Zhan frowned slightly. If Han Xue wasn't in the refuge, he had no idea where else to look.

This is truly puzzling. Where could Han Xue have gone?

Resting on a large boulder by the entrance of the refuge, Wang Zhan gazed towards Tianxiong City, murmuring to himself, "How could an ordinary person with no cultivation possibly break through the encirclement of fierce beasts and leave Tianxiong City?"

After all, among girls of Han Xue's age, only one person could achieve such a feat – Luo Tianhong.

Luo Tianhong had feigned harmlessness to approach Wang Zhan and his companions, successfully causing them to lower their guard.

But Luo Tianhong and Han Xue were different types of people. Wang Zhan could see that Han Xue didn't seem to be hiding her true strength; in his eyes, Han Xue truly appeared to be an ordinary person.

Back then, Wang Zhan and the others simply hadn't noticed Luo Tianhong's peculiarities. Luo Tianhong had indeed done many inexplicable and mysterious things, but Wang Zhan, trusting her too readily, had overlooked all these signs.

Recalling it now, it was somewhat chilling. After all, Wang Zhan had nearly fallen victim to Luo Tianhong's schemes before.

Since his search yielded no results, Wang Zhan decided not to waste any more time. Tianxiong City still needed guarding. Even though Ju Tian'en was the city lord, he required Wang Zhan's help to contend with the demonic beasts. With such heavy responsibilities on his shoulders, Wang Zhan couldn't afford to linger here.

「In the blink of an eye」

Wang Zhan was heading back towards Tianxiong City.

He had only taken a few steps when a sharp gust of wind sounded from behind. Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes, spun around swiftly, and the Deep Fire Blade in his hand flared.

A Fire Dragon descended furiously, lunging directly at the figure behind him.

The figure darted away nimbly. The Fire Dragon struck a tree, shattering it instantly, and the figure moved to one side.

Wang Zhan squinted. Upon recognizing the person standing before him, his expression darkened considerably, and his hand clutching the Deep Fire Blade trembled. "Why is it you?"

The person standing not far away was none other than Luo Tianhong. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Seeing this long-unseen acquaintance again, there was no trace of joy in Wang Zhan's eyes.

Luo Tianhong, however, shrugged her shoulders and said with a light laugh, "Shouldn't we celebrate a reunion after so long? Why such an attitude upon seeing me?"

Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes further, his fists clenched. "You and I are natural enemies. What is there to celebrate?" he said coldly.

"Besides, if I recall correctly, you were the one who nearly killed me. Am I supposed to be grateful and acknowledge you?"

Thinking of what happened within the barrier, Wang Zhan's face turned grim. He was no saint; he wouldn't easily forgive Luo Tianhong.

Moreover, he now knew Luo Tianhong's true identity. If he allowed her to continue developing, calamities would likely befall the entire Star War Battlefield.

"Fine. Since you're repaying kindness with ingratitude, I won't waste any more of my time here. My strength hasn't fully recovered anyway. This is a good chance for me to find a place and recuperate properly."

As she spoke, Luo Tianhong turned to leave, leaving Wang Zhan somewhat perplexed.

She's leaving, just like that?

Wang Zhan frowned slightly, then leaped into the air. In a few bounds, he was in front of Luo Tianhong, the Deep Fire Blade in his hand raised, summoning Fire Dragons out of thin air.

Wang Zhan stood proudly before Luo Tianhong, stating word by word, "Don't say I didn't warn you. Finish what you were about to say, or I'll kill you right here."

"Kill me?" Luo Tianhong crossed her arms, a playful smile tugging at her lips. She shook her head at Wang Zhan. "Don't say I didn't warn you," she said. "Even if my strength hasn't returned to its peak, dealing with you would still be as easy as lifting a finger."

Her arrogance was extreme.

"Alright then! Since you're so confident in your abilities, let's have a proper go at it!"

As he spoke, Wang Zhan brandished the Deep Fire Blade and charged swiftly towards Luo Tianhong.

"Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation!"

With a deafening roar from Wang Zhan, numerous Fire Dragons materialized, instantly enveloping Luo Tianhong. Upon closer inspection, there were exactly nine of them.

The nine Fire Dragons now tightly encircled Luo Tianhong.

The surrounding temperature soared relentlessly.

Luo Tianhong's face darkened considerably. Her eyes wide, she pointed at Wang Zhan and said in a low, stern voice, "Damn it, don't you know how to be gentle with a lady? How can you be so brutal towards a girl?"

If she remembered correctly, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation was one of Wang Zhan's signature skills, and also one of his most formidable.

She had never expected Wang Zhan to unleash such a powerful technique right from the start.

It seems he's determined to fight me to the death.

"Against someone like you, I don't need to hold back at all!" Wang Zhan clenched his fists tightly and lunged at Luo Tianhong once more.

Luo Tianhong's expression changed. Watching the Fire Dragons in the sky, her eyes widened. She raised her hands slightly, and a green light screen manifested before her.

The Fire Dragons rapidly smashed against the light screen.

Instantly, the space between Heaven and Earth flickered with myriad light spots.

Undeniably, it was a spectacular sight.

But neither of them had time to appreciate it; this was a battle of life and death where the slightest reservation could endanger their very lives.

"Damn it! Are you really prepared for a fight to the death? If so, you'll never see Han Xue again!"

Hearing this, Wang Zhan's pupils rapidly constricted, and he hastily withdrew the Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation.

In a few strides, Wang Zhan was before Luo Tianhong. He stared intently at her and demanded, "How do you know about Han Xue?"

Luo Tianhong crossed her arms and said with a smile, "I thought you didn't care about her life at all. I didn't expect you to be so concerned about that girl."

"Oh, I get it. You've fallen for her, haven't you?"