Chapter 3: Fierce Battle

Ma Wu observed the changes on the field; just moments ago, his mind had been scattered by the sudden shout of "Drink," leaving him feeling dizzy. The shopkeeper, noticing the unexpectedly appeared man, also adopted a serious expression.

Disciple, I am fine; I just sensed a fluctuation of the primordial spirit a moment ago. It seems that the traitor from our Xuan Yin Sect is in the village ahead.

"Senior brother, what happened?" one of the men asked

A burst of blood light, scalding fresh blood splattered onto Ma Wu's face. The woman loosened her grip, and the hairpin slipped from her hand. A head rolled to Ma Wu's feet, and at that moment, he recognized that the woman was none other than the daughter of Liu Da Niang from the village, who was exceptionally beautiful. Ma Wu had relied on the village's charity to survive since childhood, and Liu Da Niang often took care of him. He regarded this woman as an elder sister.

The remaining men who were watching the commotion from the sidelines experienced the same phenomenon. They could only watch in disbelief as Ma Wu relentlessly slashed at the lean man, yet they were powerless to intervene. Their bodies were completely immobilized

As Ma Wu lay in a deep slumber, his body began to undergo changes; one muscle after another started to harden, emitting a faint golden light. This golden light was similar to that seen during his battle with the shopkeeper, yet it was even more dazzling than that of the books. If the shopkeeper were present, he would certainly recognize this as the effect of the invocation of the primordial spirit.

The lean man continued to walk towards the horse at noon when suddenly his body became uncontrollable and his mind started to blur, just like what the shopkeeper had done to them earlier

After they finished speaking, both individuals began to undergo physical changes, as if a layer of something was enveloping their bodies, emitting a faint golden light

The shopkeeper had wandered around the village for a week without encountering a single living person, secretly cursing the brutality of those individuals. Just as he was about to return to the shop to tend to the horse, he saw two young men in white clothing approaching. A sense of vigilance began to rise within him

Disciple, you have just advanced and reached the initial stage of a Master. You can barely contend with that traitor. When the time comes, do not overexert yourself. Everything will be handled by your senior brother

Watching that woman die with my own eyes. Looking at the bodies of the villagers scattered across the village. Then thinking of the little dog. At this moment, Ma Wu's heart was completely filled with anger and hatred. A surge of power emanated from Ma Wu's body. Every muscle in his body tensed up.

The shopkeeper and the boss were fully engrossed in the battle; for them, even a moment's distraction would inevitably lead to defeat. Defeat meant death. They were completely unaware of what was happening around them

Upon hearing the words of the leader, everyone was perplexed and could not understand what they were saying. Even Ma Wu became confused, looking at the usually composed shopkeeper as if he had transformed into a different person

At the same time that this phenomenon occurred at noon, two young men arrived not far from the village, distinguished by their striking and unusual appearance. Dressed in white garments, they left no trace of dirt in their wake.

Ma Wu was in a coma and was placed in the shop by the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper then went to search for the survivors in the village and the remaining accomplices of that group

A lean man first attacked Ma Wu, and a flash of the knife passed by. Ma Wu timely dodged his body. The lean man's knife grazed along Ma Wu's clothing.

Meanwhile, Ma Wu recalled the words of the shopkeeper: "Ma Wu, soon I will be entangled by this boss, and his subordinates will rely solely on you to deal with them. Harness the power of that punch you threw earlier; I believe you will win."

As soon as the two young men in white entered the village, they saw corpses scattered everywhere. They also noticed the vigilance of the shopkeeper towards them. The master and the disciple could not help but become enraged, shouting: "Which wicked person has killed all the villagers, sparing neither the elderly nor the children? Come and face us!"

"Hmph, I was originally a disciple of the Xuan Yin Sect. I was discovered to possess a lower-grade Huang-level primordial spirit, and I have indeed cultivated some of the subtleties of the primordial spirit. How could a mere villager like you understand its application?" The leader asked fiercely.

Ma Wugang just felt as if he had been bounced back. His internal organs ached faintly from the shock

The lean man approached the horse on the ground, and at that moment, a naked woman, filled with hatred, lunged at him, wielding a hairpin from her head. The lean man sensed danger and immediately swung his knife at the woman.

You also understand the application of the primordial spirit; it seems you are not an ordinary person.

Senior Brother, do you think my current skills are sufficient to capture the traitor of our sect

After the shopkeeper dealt with the boss, he immediately went to assist Ma Wu. Upon seeing the scattered limbs and heads, the shopkeeper was greatly shocked: "All of this was done by Ma Wu. How could someone who does not know how to wield their primordial spirit accomplish such feats"

In their critical confrontation and within the *Book*, the leader's primordial spirit seemed to be suppressed by something, and for a moment, he could not muster his strength. Seizing the opportunity, the shopkeeper utilized his primordial spirit, causing the power in his fist to surge dramatically, striking heavily at the leader's chest. It was evident that a fist-sized hole had been pierced through the leader's chest, leaving him dead beyond any doubt.

At the right moment, as the lean man was about to sheathe his knife, Ma Wu's blade shot towards him like lightning

The shopkeeper looked towards Ma Wu, only to see him covered in blood, standing menacingly on the ground. Drops of fresh blood dripped down from the knife.

Then the boss also began to engage in battle, advancing towards the shopkeeper.

Ma Wu seized the opportunity to pick up the knife that Li Meng had dropped on the ground, preparing to attack. The men quickly reacted as well, each drawing their knives to launch an assault on Ma Wu

That senior brother was able to defeat him in an instant. This time, I am fortunate to have the support of my senior brother, allowing me to come down the mountain and enjoy myself. I have heard that the traitor has already gathered a group of bandits who frequently commit evil deeds. This time, we must eliminate him for sure

Feeling that Ma Wu was still breathing and that there was nothing unusual about his body, the innkeeper finally felt relieved. However, he remained curious about Ma Wu. "I can only wait for him to wake up and ask how he managed to slaughter these strong men without sustaining any injuries," the innkeeper thought to himself.

Upon seeing the shopkeeper, Ma Wu's muscles immediately relaxed. His vision darkened, and he fainted. The shopkeeper, disregarding the blood covering Ma Wu, hurried to his side and placed his hand near Ma Wu's nose

The junior disciple, without heeding the words of the shopkeeper, drew his sword and charged at the shopkeeper.

Just treat them as beasts, there is nothing to be afraid of, Ma Wu hinted to himself

Ma Wuping usually fights against ferocious beasts; this is his first time engaging in combat with a human. He cannot help but feel a bit nervous.

The lean man resembled a prey of Ma Wu, who first beheaded him and then severed his limbs. Ma Wu, like a demon, completed the act and turned to the group of men with a strange smile.

Both parties moved swiftly, exchanging dozens of blows in an instant. Ma Wu and the others watched in astonishment, realizing that their movements were beyond the capability of ordinary people. Everyone was engulfed in surprise.

After the shopkeeper conveyed the message, he rushed away like a leader. As his figure passed, a gust of wind formed behind him

With a single sound, the lean man's knife blocked Ma Wu's sudden strike, and then with a forceful flick, he threw Ma Wu, along with his knife, to the ground