Getting Stronger By Fighting

Of course.

If this severely wounded Martial General knew that beyond every person is another person, and beyond every mountain is another mountain, and that having beaten one madman, there is an even crazier Wang Zhan waiting, he would most likely be even more afraid and wish to stay tens of thousands of miles away from Wang Zhan!

Just as the phone call was ending, the madman roared, abruptly picked up a car with the poor, innocent little person inside it, and hurled it into the distance.

"Die, die, die! All of you, die for me!"

BOOM...

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...

As the madman raged, this entire area was intermittently filled with the sounds of explosions. Even the seven level 5 Martial Generals who originally wanted to pursue Wang Zhan were all frightened by this monster, their hearts filled with panic. Then, before they even had a chance to react, they were sent flying skyward. Immediately after, they transformed into a ball of fire that crashed into the mountain, thoroughly illuminating the brilliance of the day.

Moreover, these people didn't even know if the Spiritual Energy figure in front of them was Wang Zhan or someone else. All they knew was that in just one confrontation, almost all of them were utterly defeated, becoming part of the wreckage amidst the ruins. Before long, the area was completely empty.

Without a doubt, no matter who had tried to make a move on Wang Zhan this time, they were destined to return empty-handed, their forces decimated.

But in the car, Wang Zhan, who had abruptly pulled the madman's spirit back into his own domain, instantly turned deathly pale, a change clearly witnessed by Yang Cui and Yao Yao. Yang Cui's face was full of worry, while Yao Yao looked at him questioningly. But in an instant, Wang Zhan's complexion returned to normal, and his mental energy became full again.

"That madman's strength was too overwhelming, and his suction force was very strong too. Even if I didn't actively try to restore his strength, he could forcibly draw on my mental energy..."

It could be said that, to some extent, the madman had already become Wang Zhan's equal. Therefore, even though the mental energy clearly belonged to Wang Zhan, the madman could express his own hunger through his essence and then forcibly draw from it.

This is actually a good thing; it serves as motivation for me. There's nothing to worry about... Wang Zhan thought.

Raising his head to meet the worried gazes of the two people who cared about him, he gave a slight smile and said, "Don't worry, there's nothing wrong. I just had a little mishap with my training; it's quite normal. Mum, you just don't know, nowadays people practicing martial arts all experience this. One moment they're deathly pale, the next they're skinny as a rake, or they might be vomiting blood… you just get used to it, and eventually, it doesn't bother you. Really, there's nothing to worry about..."

Yang Cui wanted to say to Wang Zhan, Are you trying to fool a ghost?

But on second thought, that "dead person" she knew had also seemed to go through the same process: perfectly healthy one moment and utterly depleted the next. You wouldn't be able to see the inner workings unless you were part of it.

Upon this thought, what more could Yang Cui say? She could only accept it.

However, Yao Yao wasn't an ordinary person like Yang Cui. Although she was a powerful warrior created through Genetic Modification, she was also a bona fide Martial Artist; it was just that over ninety-nine percent of her strength was concentrated in her genetic modification. So, she cast a doubtful glance at Wang Zhan, then paid him no more attention. It wasn't a big deal; she could just ask him about it when they got back.

For some reason, in that instant, Yao Yao felt as if her contact with the surrounding Spiritual Energy had stagnated slightly, and she could also feel subtle fluctuations of mental energy...

Finally, after who knew how long, the person controlling things from the shadows afar noticed something was wrong. However, when that poor, forgotten level 5 Martial General reported what had happened, he was met not with sympathy or shared fear, but with endless ridicule and scolding.

"The Grandmaster suddenly became ten meters tall! Do you take them for a Martial Emperor?"

"He's just a mere Martial Master! Even if he has protectors, judging by your performance, you're all nothing but trash, deserving of death!"

"Losers! Losers! You're all losers! Seven Martial Generals were dispatched, and you didn't even touch a hair on his head! What use are any of you to me?!"

No one knew their fate.

「Meanwhile, at the Federal Martial Arts Academy.」

Wang Zhan, facing the vast, grand campus, sensed the solemn and silent atmosphere of the place, as well as the people constantly walking within. What was strikingly different from most Martial Arts Academies, even the Royal Martial Arts Academy, was that the students at the Federal Martial Arts Academy seemed rather somber. They didn't appear surprised by Wang Zhan's arrival, and no one even took the time to gather around and watch.

Yao Yao had already accompanied Yang Cui home, and Wang Zhan still had to deal with some company matters with Yu Lan. So, with Yuan Mengru and Xu Yuyu, two beautiful women, following behind her, the expressionless Yu Lan formally introduced Wang Zhan to the Academy, saying, "You're not mistaken; this is the Federal Martial Arts Academy. In fact, not every Martial Arts Academy is as arrogant and domineering as the Royal Martial Arts Academy that once opposed you! Here, the students on campus are somewhat somber. Only when they go to the battlefield and leave the academy will they truly show their brilliance..."

Wang Zhan understood her intentions, which were not difficult to comprehend. It merely demonstrated that the motto of the Federal Martial Arts Academy vastly differed from the ones he had encountered before, and this was what set them apart from other academies.

Then, Wang Zhan saw it!

Right in front of him stood a tall building that symbolized the honor and legacy of the Federal Martial Arts Academy itself—the School History Museum. On each side of the museum hung two large couplets:

"Study books, slay foes; their time is ever near."

"Yellow sands bury bones; the Federation's burial ground!"

A banner read:

"Die on the Battlefield!"

The calligraphy was powerful and ancient, the spirit tragic and heroic; yellow sand filled the sky, and vital energy drifted in the air.

This was the Federal Martial Arts Academy.

This was the Martial Arts Academy Federation.

Yu Lan also fell silent. She raised her head, her neck as white as porcelain, and whispered softly, "They all regard the Federation as their home. If the Federation is on the verge of collapse, how could anyone be happy?"

Wang Zhan remained silent. He felt as if he had entered a solemn graveyard, and the lightheartedness in his heart Xu Xu dissipated. Soon after, a trace of composure appeared on his face, devoid of any smile.

"Let's go. I'm getting more and more interested in it. First, let's see what you've made of the company."

Although Wang Zhan could find out indirectly, it was better to see it for himself, especially since Yu Lan had extended the invitation.

"Okay!" Yu Lan nodded.

"In fact, not much time has passed, and I only took over your plan on short notice. But perhaps due to existing demand, our platform has already captured a small share of the low-end transaction market..."

As they walked, Yu Lan faithfully reported on the completion status of her mission. Of course, this didn't stop her from keeping a sullen face towards Wang Zhan from beginning to end.

Wang Zhan also learned that Qin Ying had surprisingly brought Yuan Mengru and Xu Yuyu into her company, appointing them as promotion supervisors for the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy. In simpler terms, these two young women were largely responsible for promoting the trading platform, and the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy accounted for over fifty percent of its engagement. This was considered support for them from their fellow students—junior and senior—rather than from Wang Zhan.

"But there's a problem now," Yu Lan continued. "Although they did successfully promote our platform, its name has now become largely associated with the Four Major Martial Arts Academies. This is detrimental to our entry into the Federation market, as not everyone is keen on services or platforms linked to the Four Major Martial Arts Academies..."

Wang Zhan could figure it out even without Yu Lan explaining. He now possessed a Wisdom of 300, after all, exceeding ordinary people many times over. All he lacked were specific details and analysis.

The company was located on the entire seventh floor of Building A, one of several large buildings next to the School History Museum.

It was rare to see the stern-faced "Goddess" Yu Lan personally leading a young man—who seemed nonchalant yet carried a restrained aura of power—into the office. At this moment, all the male and female employees were curious and began whispering among themselves.

"Is he a newcomer?"

"Seems so, and he looks quite capable..."

"Hehe, he's handsome! We're in for a treat!"

"What's it to you if he's handsome? Hurry up! The Federation Military Martial Arts Academy is demanding another exchange point, the Jing State Martial Arts Academy is also requesting to join the network sequence, and there's also that Chu State Military Martial Arts Academy—I heard the boss brought them in. We need to get these done quickly. Otherwise, if she sees this, you'll all be in for it!!" a young woman, no older than seventeen or eighteen, stood up and sternly reprimanded those who were slacking off, hoping to get a better look.

Of course, she spoke softly, not daring to let Yu Lan hear, but she didn't realize that their actions could hardly escape the keen senses of a Grandmaster.

Looking at the spacious office, nearly three to four hundred square meters, and the staff—some responsible for network point construction, others for verifying low-tier trade items—it was all remarkably orderly. With a staff of over a hundred, Wang Zhan was surprised that Yu Lan had managed to achieve this level of organization in such a short time.

This efficiency could even rival some of the best management companies! He felt a surge of admiration, his respect for Yu Lan growing. This woman might be difficult in private, but professionally, she was outstanding—capable in all aspects, from the 'kitchen to the main hall.' For this, he had to give her a mental thumbs-up.

"Very impressive!" Wang Zhan said aloud.

Yu Lan remained unmoved, saying nonchalantly, "Thank you. Everyone has their specialty. If evaluated by the standards of a Martial Artist, perhaps I am just a woman."

Wang Zhan chuckled softly, choosing not to comment.