Getting Stronger By Fighting

Yu Huan.

That was the name of the Blood Wolf King.

As the king of the largest Blood Wolf Clan within a thousand miles, it had closely encountered the warriors of the Federal Human Race. Those mysterious airships, those unpredictable battle tactics and formations, and those foolish humans—all of it stirred Yu Huan's heart. It was moved by the power and majesty of the former two, and by the deliciousness of the latter.

Therefore, to distinguish itself from those lesser beasts lacking spiritual wisdom, and to casually flaunt its own grandeur and status while scorning the ignorance and coarseness of its kind, it deliberately spared a man in battle, one as ruthless as itself, leaving him half-dead. In the end, it took his place, stealing the man's name and, incidentally, turning him into food for its advancement.

Times changed. A mere decade had passed, and it had now become the king of a vast clan, with all its subordinates being its own strong offspring. Although they weren't highly skilled, generally possessing only General-level strength, it didn't matter. It had already reached the final threshold for all beasts: a top Lord-level beast.

With just one more step, it could transform into a true king. Then, like the powerful figures it had long admired, it could strive to enter the Frontline Battlefield and gain the right to act independently. At the same time, it could incarnate as a Deity for those foolish members of the Human Race, brazenly occupying a city and sating its hunger with their flesh and blood.

As a Blood Wolf King possessing a bloodline talent, its existence was not to be ignored; its dignity was to stand proudly at the pinnacle of the strong. This was its ambition, and also its confidence.

But today, it had never imagined that a youth, looking identical to those foolish humans but carrying the strong scent of the Federal Human Race, would suddenly walk out of the city. He dared to provoke it to its face, unrestrainedly using one of its own subordinates—one that had already developed spiritual wisdom—as a weapon to wantonly slaughter its kin!

Therefore, it, Yu Huan, was utterly enraged!

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"You... deserve to die!"

The Blood Wolf King stared at Wang Zhan, its eyes bloodshot. Its claws Xu Xu pulled out from the deep, dark hole in the ground, without a speck of yellow earth clinging to them. Immaculately noble, unstained by the mire.

Near or far, a single glance was enough to feel the undeniable imposing aura of this wolf king. Though its fur was snow-white, strikingly different from the surrounding Blood-color Wolf Pack, this trait had long since become a mark of its superior bloodline.

Sensing the wolf king's gaze fixed on Wang Zhan, the giant wolves of the Surroundings warily retreated a few steps, yet they continued to bare their teeth, watching Wang Zhan with restless aggression. If one drew closer, one would surely notice their chests heaving with ragged, blood-scented breaths, exuding an endless pressure that struck deep into the heart.

Wang Zhan's expression was stern, but his hands didn't pause. Without hesitation, he brutally wrenched the leader-level beast he held, causing the faint consciousness that this beast Fang Fang had gathered to instantly dissolve into boundless pain. Its spine already completely shattered by Wang Zhan, even baring its teeth posed no threat; at best, it could only serve as a mere rag in Wang Zhan's hand.

"If you want to fight, then fight. Enough with the pointless talk. Of course, if you're afraid to fight, I'll still honor my promise and give you a chance to serve under my command, to become my mount. How about it?" Wang Zhan said nonchalantly.

Truthfully, he genuinely wanted this giant wolf as his mount. After all, let alone its physique comparable to a Water Buffalo, the flame-like marking on the giant wolf's forehead alone—which gave Wang Zhan pause—was enough for him to discern the source of this top Lord-level beast's confidence. Its rank was not only comparable to his own, aided by external power, but it also possessed a bloodline talent. Wang Zhan had never encountered such a powerful and malleable beast before; how could he not be thrilled by such a prize and want to test it a few times?

However, Wang Zhan's casual demeanor ignited a burning rage in the eyes of many giant wolves present, let alone the Blood Wolf King, the master of the wolf pack! It was the true wolf king; in the terms of the Human Race, it was the progenitor of a clan's prosperity. The originally weak Blood Wolf Clan had reached its current state only through the Blood Wolf King's tireless support, guidance, mating... cough, through its painstaking efforts, that the giant wolf legion had achieved its current glory.

But who was Wang Zhan? A half-grown human with barely any skill, yet he dared to set his sights on it. Did he think it was one of those ignorant grey wolf pups that humans could keep as hunting dogs? Simply courting death!

Instantly, a cold glint flashed in the Blood Wolf King's eyes. Its figure abruptly vanished, already charging forward ferociously, its claws and teeth razor-sharp and distinct. It snarled, "Let me see how much of the Human Race's skill you've learned!"

Little did it know, although Wang Zhan felt immense pressure and killing intent the moment the Blood Wolf King attacked, the corner of his mouth lifted slightly. The Essence Energy within his body seemed on the verge of erupting. Good, bring it on! he thought.

He Fang Fang promoted, and he urgently needed to refine the Essence Energy within his body; he also needed combat to enhance his fundamental attributes. Without a doubt, the Blood Wolf King's actions played right into Wang Zhan's hands. Not only would it allow Wang Zhan to grow stronger through combat, sustaining his battle prowess by fighting, but it would also allow him to temporarily escape the predicament of being surrounded by the wolf pack. Wasn't this killing two birds with one stone?

With a sickening CRACK, the leader-level beast in his hand went limp, truly becoming like a tattered rag, beyond any hope of recovery. And what made it even more tragic for the dying beast was that it was now becoming a tool for this unknown, seemingly ignorant yet formidably strong young man to use against the king of its own clan.

CRACK! Wang Zhan lashed out with the beast's corpse, striking the path of the Blood Wolf King's charge. A sonic boom followed, but the wolf was nowhere to be seen.

...

The next moment, a breeze suddenly brushed past Wang Zhan from behind. Immense pressure and an internal alarm prompted Wang Zhan to instantly step forward and roll swiftly away. Turning, he saw at his previous spot a giant white wolf, its form adorned with faint red flames that made its white fur appear even more majestic. The wolf was quietly looking at him, and it said smugly, "Leaving the safety of the city without the ability to fight... Boy, you are no match for me, so today you're doomed!"

Wang Zhan's expression turned grim. This Blood Wolf King's speed... it's even faster than me. I can't even catch a glimpse of it.

It wasn't that Wang Zhan was too weak, or his Talent too poor; rather, the bloodline talent of the wolf pack was simply too formidable. Their speed had reached an extreme. Wang Zhan suspected it could even contend with experts of the Martial King caliber. Even if it couldn't win, it could definitely retreat unscathed with such speed alone.

No wonder this is the Star War Battlefield. His mere arrival had immediately served him a harsh lesson. Those who are arrogant will die!

Luckily, Wang Zhan slowly swept his gaze over the giant wolves in the Surroundings. Even if outmatched, he wouldn't lose his composure. He retorted defiantly, "What I'm afraid of is that while I may not be your match for now, your subordinates will be completely wiped out. In the end, you'll be all alone!"

You want a fight? Fine! I'll indulge you! Let's see who's faster: you killing me, or me wiping out your pack!

At this moment, man and wolf stood in a tense standoff, neither retreating an inch.

Finally, the Blood Wolf King roared to the sky, issuing a command, "All units, disperse! Fall back into formation and encircle to attack! Today, your king will provide you with a Human Race feast!"

"AWOOOO!"

In an instant, howls of wrath responded. The disciplined wolf packs, without the slightest hesitation, split into dozens of smaller groups, each comprising nearly sixty giant wolves. Clearly, this wasn't their first encounter with a troublesome enemy; this maneuver was their trump card, their well-honed means for dealing with irresistible foes. The wolf king leading the charge, with the pack coordinating the pursuit—they had truly become a formidable force. No wonder their clan was so vast.

However, the more Wang Zhan observed, the more his interest was piqued. If I had a beast like that on my side, where couldn't I go on this Star War Battlefield? Unfortunately, this Blood Wolf King was no ordinary being. Although there was some truth to Wang Zhan's earlier words, his main intention was to provoke them, to divide and conquer.

However, if I truly get a chance, I could actually try out beast-taming methods... I wonder if those beast-taming techniques would work... These so-called methods are actually a type of martial art. As luck would have it, I acquired some such ancient texts in the Small World. Though not high-grade, they're worth a try. Maybe I can even improve them. But... do you really think only your blood wolf pack possesses such speed? Wang Zhan's heart Xu Xu thinking, a smirk playing on his lips.

As it happened, back when he was still in Chu State, before he had even stepped onto the path of martial arts, he was renowned for his speed, and had earned quite a notorious... reputation.

If we're going to clash head-on, how could I not show some real skill!

"A Human Race feast? Such audacity... Wolf King, today, why don't I show you how to roast wolf meat? Wouldn't that be far more satisfying?"

...

As Wang Zhan was engaged in an increasingly fierce battle with the Blood Wolf King, back in Qian Shui City, his starting point on the Star War Battlefield, aftershocks continued to ripple through.

"Sir, the report is out!"

Inside Lin Hao's office, a young man dressed like a secretary placed a report in front of Lin Hao. To produce this report so quickly, the shop owner's corpse had been dissected countless times. Only by doing so could they provide answers to Lin Hao, and to Qian Shui City, within a mere hour.

"Good! You may leave. I'll call you later."

Lin Hao said little, merely taking the report and beginning to study it intently.

"...Complete Body Test Results: All organs undamaged except for the kidneys; heart pulse normal; vital energy flow normal; daily vitality normal..."

"...Blood Circulation Test Results: Normal circulation with no congestion or blockages; blood composition analysis normal; vascular structure normal; blood metabolism rate normal..."

"...Kidney Test Results: The internal structure of the kidneys previously suffered severe trauma; its internal blood vessels and glandular organs show partial blood stasis, while other parts are completely pulverized, resulting in loss of basic function..."