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"It's you!" A startled voice echoed behind Keith.
Everyone turned their gazes, including Mark. When he saw the person's face, his expression darkened.
It was Edmund, the leader of the small group that attacked him back then.
"Sir, that's him." Edmund gritted his teeth in anger as he glared at Mark.
"Oh?" Keith revealed a look of interest as he swept his gaze towards Mark.
Jason stepped forward and stood in front of Mark as he shouted. "Keith, release our brothers!"
Keith stared at him mockingly. "Did you really think that I would let these two go?" He gave a hand signal to his subordinates and said with an evil grin. "Kill them!"
The members of the Iron Fist Gang jeered.
Pu-chi!
Pu-chi!
"No!" Jason's eyes flashed with rage when he saw his two friends being beheaded. He grabbed his spear and rushed forward, running towards the nearest enemy.
The members of the Unbreakable Valor brotherhood quickly followed him when they saw him charging alone.
"Attack!" Kevin lifted his axe and led the others to attack.
Seeing this, Mark followed closely behind the group. He felt that something was amiss. It was like someone was deliberately forcing them to make this decision.
"A bunch of fools!" Keith's smile deepened. He raised his hand and made a cutting gesture.
Following this, his subordinates quickly acted. They activated the traps they had prepared beforehand which caught Jason and the others off guard.
The ground parted, revealing hundreds of sharp spikes underneath.
Some people fell into the ditch. The sharp spears penetrated their bodies, but they didn't die immediately.
"Ahhh!!!"
"Helppp!!"
Jason almost fell into the trap, but he was pulled back by Kevin.
"Are you alright?"
Jason didn't say anything. He just stared at their unlucky friends who fell into the trap, screaming for help.
"Hahaha! Look at your ugly mug, Jason!" Keith guffawed.
Jason lifted his head. He gnashed his teeth furiously.
His hatred for Keith intensified.
Keith wasn't afraid of him. He curled his fingers tauntingly and smiled. "Come! Let me see how strong you've become!"
Jason pounced at him, raising his spear above the sky. When he was almost in front of Keith, he thrusted his spear, aiming to poke a hole into the latter's head.
Keith scoffed in disdain. The great sword in his hands moved aggressively. He didn't even bother to defend himself. He lifted his sword with both hands and swung it towards Jason. "Die!"
Swoosh!
Jason quickly shifted his body, evading the great sword by a hair's breadth.
Whoosh!
The air fluctuated violently from Keith's powerful move.
"Jason! Let's attack him together!" Kevin stood beside Jason. His face was serious as he looked at Keith.
Jason nodded. He knew that his strength was insufficient to defeat Keith. "Be careful."
Kevin nodded with a grave look.
Looking at the two of them, Keith chuckled. "With just the two of you? Do you really think that you guys can withstand my sword?"
"Enough talking! Die!" Kevin dashed instantaneously and brandished his axe.
"Hm?" Keith was momentarily surprised when he discovered that Kevin was so much stronger than before. When they last fought, this guy was only at the second level of Body Strengthening.
After recovering from his shock, Keith lifted his sword.
Clang!
Sparks flew in all directions as the axe and the great sword collided.
While smiling derisively, Keith said. "No matter how many of you come, you will only die beneath my sword!" He then kicked Kevin, sending the latter flying.
Bang!
While they were fighting, the members of the two groups engaged in a fierce battle. The sound of weapons colliding echoed across the forest, scaring the nearby animals.
There was almost no difference in their numbers, but the Iron Fist Gang held the advantage because of the momentum brought upon by their successive traps.
At this moment, Mark joined the clash. His presence became a beacon of hope for the members of the Unbreakable Valor brotherhood. Wherever his sword struck, heads would fall.
"Your opponent is me!" A vicious voice drifted into Mark's ears.
He saw Edmund pouncing towards him with a malicious look on his face.
If it was before, Mark would be afraid to face this guy head-on.
"I was waiting for you!" Mark unsheathed the Malicious Fire Tiger Sword.
The body of the sword ignited into flames.
Mark was a bit startled, but he noticed that the flame wasn't burning him. He could also sense the connection between him and the sword. It was as if he could control the flame of the sword with just a thought. This was the unique passive skill of the Malicious Fire Tiger Sword, {Fire Manipulation}.
Edmund was stunned when he saw Mark's sword burst into flames. "Huh?!"
Mark didn't give him an opportunity to gather his thoughts. He slashed down his sword, cutting Edmund's body in two!
Pu-chi!
Mark didn't even feel a hint of resistance! It was like he was cutting through butter!
Everyone nearby was dumbfounded at the scene. Edmund was a Body Strengthening Second Level cultivator, but he was killed in just one strike!
"His sword is an artifact! Don't get close to him! We have to kill that guy first!" Someone shouted.
More than five people surrounded Mark, glaring at him viciously. Their strength ranged from the first level to the second level of Body Strengthening.
Suddenly, a figure landed beside Mark. "Wolf, we got your back!"
It was Max. The guy grinned at him, disregarding the spiteful looks sent by their enemies. Not long later, two more people stood behind Mark. They were Larry and Mad Dog.
"Go and help those two. Just leave the rest to us." Mad Dog said with a stern voice.
"Alright. You guys take care." Mark jumped out of the encirclement.
The five enemies tried to block his path, but they were held back by Mad Dog and the other two.
Meanwhile, Keith also witnessed Mark's unstoppable assault. "That guy is actually a third level Body Strengthening expert!"
"Surprised? There are three of us at this level. Do you think you can stop the three of us, Keith?" Kevin chuckled.
Hearing this, Keith smiled mysteriously. "I think you two have forgotten something…"
"What do you mean?" Kevin furrowed his eyebrows.
Jason suddenly thought about something and blurted out. "Arman! Where is he?"
Kevin's eyes flashed with uncertainty upon hearing this name. "Don't tell me that guy has already stepped into the third level?"
Keith didn't say anything, but his dastardly smile said it all.
At this moment, a figure suddenly blocked Mark's path. It was an average-looking guy holding a sword.
Mark squinted his eyes. Somehow, he felt that this guy was very dangerous. "Who are you?" He asked.
The man smiled at him. "Arman… Have you heard of it?"