Getting Stronger By Fighting

Chapter 939: Chapter 937: The Man Who Likes to Eavesdrop

"From now on, we have to proceed cautiously. We absolutely cannot let ourselves be outwitted."

Wang Zhan reminded them once again.

During this period, the Sky Pavilion has constantly been rising, while Xiang Tian and Luo Xue have been floating quite a bit.

Thus, Wang Zhan naturally worried about potential mishaps.

The Divine Heart is extremely important and absolutely must not fall into the hands of others, or it would threaten both him and the Sky Pavilion.

Xiang Tian and Luo Xue both nodded solemnly.

Evidently, neither of them dared to say more.

In the blink of an eye, Wang Zhan and the others were ready to enter the mountain.

But they had only taken a few steps when they heard a cold laugh from behind, "Do you already consider the Divine Heart as something in your pocket? Such a ridiculous and ignorant bunch! Do you really think obtaining the Divine Heart is that easy?"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiang Tian was the first to turn his head. Seeing the man sitting atop a tree branch, his face gradually turned grim. He slightly clenched his fists, then coldly said: "You damned bastard, eavesdropping on us here? Are you courting death?"

In the next second, Xiang Tian’s aura exploded.

Next to him, Luo Xue also clenched her fists, her expression somewhat grim.

Only Wang Zhan kept his gaze fixed on the man atop the tree branch.

While they were speaking, he didn’t sense anyone eavesdropping nearby.

Yet this suddenly appearing stranger made Wang Zhan feel a hint of threat.

He couldn’t even assess the man’s strength, which was the most frightening part.

The man, ignoring Xiang Tian’s attitude, leapt down from the branch and stood in front of Wang Zhan, crossing his arms as he calmly said, "Relax, I was just joking with you, nothing else."

"If I had any hostility towards you, I wouldn’t have appeared by your side."

"But acquiring the Divine Heart is no easy task. Even if you could suppress all the factions’ experts, the Divine Heart might still evade your grasp!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian slightly furrowed his brow, and then calmly asked, "Why?"

"Does the Divine Heart require a recognition of ownership?"

Everyone knows what the Divine Heart is.

It’s only an energy formed from the life essence of certain experts before they die.

This kind of thing doesn’t possess its own spiritual wisdom.

So why such complexity?

The man beside them chuckled and shook his head, speaking faintly, "Seems like this is your first time hearing about the Divine Heart? Let me explain it for you then."

As he spoke, the man deliberately hesitated, staring at Wang Zhan for a while before continuing, "The Divine Heart contains extremely volatile energy. If you can’t completely integrate the energy of the Divine Heart with your body, it will put a huge strain on you, potentially even making your body explode, costing you your life..."

"So while the Divine Heart doesn’t require recognition, it does need someone with a certain destiny to acquire it. Thus, fighting for the Divine Heart won’t be easy."

Xiang Tian ignored him, walked to the man, and straightforwardly asked, "Did you come here to compete for the Divine Heart as well?"

"Of course."

The man didn’t conceal his intentions, replying with a smile, "Not only me, I imagine everyone here is drawn by the Divine Heart. If one could obtain it, the personal benefits would be immense, significantly enhancing one’s strength. Even sect masters would find the temptation of the Divine Heart irresistible, so how could a mere mortal like me resist this allure?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian slightly squinted his eyes.

As he was about to speak, Wang Zhan interjected, stepping in front of him, and waved his hand to stop him. Wang Zhan’s gaze then fixed onto the man again, and he said, "I am quite curious."

"Every faction here brought many people as a precaution. Having more hands should be beneficial in vying for the Divine Heart, right? Yet you’re alone? Are you absolutely confident in your skills?"

The truth is, Wang Zhan couldn’t discern the depths of the man before him.

This was Wang Zhan’s primary concern.

The man, however, shook his head, his lips curling into a faint smile as he said, "Don’t worry, I’m just hoping to pick up some leftovers. I’ve mentioned before that the Divine Heart has a certain exclusivity; not everyone can acquire it. If after all your efforts, no one can take it away, maybe I’ll get lucky and reap some advantages?"

At this, Xiang Tian immediately clenched his fists, "You..."

He never expected the man in front of him to be so blunt.

However, Wang Zhan’s lips curled into a slight smile, then he waved his hand and said calmly, "I am quite interested in you. If you don’t mind, the two of us can team up. When we enter the ruins together, perhaps we can become teammates. If the Divine Heart has some resistance towards me and my friends, I might be able to help you test this Divine Heart."

"Perhaps in the end, this Divine Heart might become yours."

Upon hearing this, the man nodded straightforwardly and patted Wang Zhan on the shoulder, smiling as he spoke, "I’ve been waiting here for a long time, but you’re the first I’ve seen that’s so straightforward."

"After all, even if those people can’t get the Divine Heart, I bet they don’t want anyone close to them to get it either. That would very likely become a future threat. But to my surprise, you’re so magnanimous and now even want to join up with me; this truly exceeds my expectations."

Wang Zhan’s lips formed another subtle smile, then he shook his head. "I just like walking with strong individuals."

But the man said nothing.

However, Luo Xue’s mind was stirring with doubt.

Strong individuals?

It’s been ages since Wang Zhan praised anyone like this.

In the blink of an eye, everyone had already headed towards the entrance of the mountain peak.

Taking advantage of the man’s inattentiveness, Luo Xue quickly stepped in front of Wang Zhan and quietly asked, "Brother Wang, is that guy extraordinarily powerful?"

"Hmm..."

Wang Zhan paused for a moment, then spoke plainly, "Although not an exceptional expert of the time, his strength should not be underestimated."

"Moreover, I can sense that if we were to fight, the chances would be equally matched."

Lately, Wang Zhan’s strength has advanced rapidly.

And among his company, only Feng Tianci could match him; even Dong Tianlei, who once overshadowed him, is no longer his opponent.

With Wang Zhan giving such high regard to the man before him, how could Luo Xue not be surprised?

Upon hearing this, Dong Tianlei’s eyes widened instantly, then he furrowed his brow and said, "If that’s the case, then why are we keeping him around? He’s nothing but a ticking time bomb and could pose a significant threat to us in the future!"

After all, among their group, Wang Zhan’s strength is the most formidable.

If Wang Zhan were to engage in a duel and be occupied, the man before them could indeed surpass everyone else.

And by that time, if the Divine Heart truly falls into their hands, it might be seized by the man before them.

Upon considering this, Luo Xue spoke, "Brother Wang, why don’t we drive him away now? Otherwise, he will certainly become a major threat to us in the future. We absolutely cannot afford any risks, besides, I don’t think this guy looks like any good."

It was clear that Luo Xue’s stance was quite firm.

Wang Zhan, standing to the side, waved his hand and smiled, saying, "Rest assured, he’s probably not as bad as you think. Besides, he is right; if he harbored malice towards us, he wouldn’t have shown up so easily."

"So just relax."

Luo Xue hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Not yet leaving, he saw the man beside him step in front of Luo Xue. After brushing against Luo Xue’s shoulder with his arm, he smiled and said, "Why do you harbor such hostility against me? Could it be because we have unfinished business from before?"

"I’ve never seen you before!"

Luo Xue gritted his teeth and retorted.

"In that case, why try to get your partner to drive me away?"

Clearly, Wang Zhan and his conversation had been overheard entirely by the man.

Luo Xue frowned and said, "You’re really annoying, always eavesdropping on others!"

"If you weren’t speaking ill of me, do you think I’d eavesdrop?"

The man grumbled irritably.

Wang Zhan then approached both men, smiling as he said, "Alright, we’re going to be teammates when we meet later, so don’t argue over trivial matters. Let’s discuss any issue after we get the Divine Heart."

"By the way."

With a change in tone, Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon the man.

He glanced at the man and then asked, "I don’t know your name yet...?"