Chapter 4: Humanity Exists

Huolong bravely fought against two powerful men until his last breath .He could fight no more and was ultimately killed. His wife Xie jun suffered a heart attack from the shock.

Taijun was shaken by what happened. Meanwhile, Haijun engaged in a battle with Ling Ming. The two men wreaked havoc on the entire village, mercilessly killing innocent children, elders, and anyone in their path.

Haijun yelled for Taijun to escape, but before Taijun could move, one of the men stabbed him.Taijun's eyes shook with fear as he watched the two men grab Haijun and Ling Ming drive a sword into Haijun's chest.

Taijun dragged on ground to save haijun but he was too late.Despite Haijun's cries to run, Taijun couldn't move, unable to catch his breath at the horrifying sight before him.

Then, with terrifying strength, Ling Ming slashed Taijun's chest and thrust her hand inside taijun chest and ripped Haijun's heart from his body.

Ling Ming shouted loudly, saying she was going to get her power back. She will become strong again.Haijun fell to the ground, clutching his chest, which was torn and bleeding. Taijun was shocked by this horrific and brutally scene.

Taijun was also on the ground, but he was still alive, glaring at Ling Ming with anger in his eyes. One of the men asked Ling Ming if taijun heart was useful, calling him trash. Ling Ming order them that she will kill him.

Ling Ming approached Taijun and expressed her desire to kiss him. She instructed the men to hold Taijun's hands and legs. Ling Ming then kissed Taijun, but he spat on her face in response.

Taijun's rage erupted as he spat out,

"You bitch, I will kill you!

" With a swift motion, he strucky Ling Ming with his head. Unfazed, Ling Ming retaliated by stabbing Taijun ten times until he collapsed to the ground.

Surveying the scene, Ling Ming calmly instructed the boys, stating that their task was finished.

However, as she prepared to depart, a faint voice emanated from beneath her foot—Taijun's. Despite his grievous wounds, he vowed,

"You bitch, one day I will surely kill you."

Ling Ming's foot struck Taijun once more, the force behind it ending his life. As Taijun lay motionless, Ling Ming exhaled deeply, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.

"He's finally dead," she muttered, her voice tinged with a mixture of satisfaction and finality.

With a last glance at Taijun's lifeless form, Ling Ming turned away, bidding him farewell.

"Goodbye, Taijun," she said quietly, her tone holding a hint of closure.

"Let's go now," she declared, her resolve firm as she stepped away from the scene.

In this about fifty people lived,they were all killed. The village streets were covered in blood, a grim sight indeed.

After five long hours, scavengers, creatures desperate for food, arrived and started eating the dead bodies.

Then, out of nowhere, a strange thing occurred.

A bright red light came from Taijun's body, the only survivor of the massacre, and all the scavengers fled in fear. It was a moment of relief amidst the horror, but also a mystery to ponder.

Taijun woke up . Confused, he wondered where he was and remembered being stabbed.

Distraught, he pleaded with his brother not to leave him,. Filled with rage, he cursed Ling Ming , blaming her for everything that had transpired. Swearing vengeance, he vowed to send her to hell and declared his intent to kill everyone involved.

Taijun looked at his wounds and saw they had been treated. He wondered how they had been treated. Tears filled his eyes as he realized the condition of his brother.

Everywhere he looked, there were only lifeless bodies. His village lay in ruins. His heart sank as he saw his mother and father among the deceased.

Overwhelmed with grief, Taijun broke down completely, crying uncontrollably. With a heavy heart, he began preparing funerals for everyone .

Taijun embraced the lifeless bodies of his father, mother, and brother, grief weighing heavily on his heart.

Through tears, he whispered,

"I never wanted to fight. But now, I promise you, my village, I will grow stronger and avenge you all."

Determination burned in his eyes as he made a vow to himself and his lost loved ones.

Taijun was determined to become stronger, to rise above the tragedy, and to exact justice upon those responsible for the destruction of his home and the loss of his family.

Taijun set off on a new adventure, and as he traveled past a nearby village, he overheard an announcement about the Panzhu Sect recruiting disciples to help them grow stronger.

Excited by the opportunity, Taijun decided to join the sect. However, upon arrival, he was met with rejection and even physical violence from the guards, who mocked him as a beggar and insisted that beggars like him were not welcome to cultivate their skills there.

After being turned away from the Panzhu Sect, Taijun sought solace in the village's martial arts academy.

However, his arrival was met with hostility from the other disciples, who mistook him for a beggar because of his appearance.

They attacked him, leaving Taijun bruised and disheartened. Despite this setback, Taijun remained determined to prove himself and rise above the challenges thrown his way.

As Taijun departed from the village, his stomach grumbled with hunger, prompting him to seek sustenance at a shop nestled just outside the village limits.

With hope in his eyes, he approached the chef behind the counter, pleading for a morsel to eat. However, instead of a warm meal, he was met with a curt refusal.

"I will not give you food," the chef declared, his tone firm. "But I can offer you tea," he added, gesturing towards a steaming pot.

Taijun, undeterred by the meager offer, nodded eagerly, accepting the offer of warmth in his hands.

Intrigued by the boy's resolve, the shopkeeper watched closely, pondering whether the lad truly intended to hold the hot tea in his hands .

Determined to test Taijun's resolve, the chef poured the piping hot tea into his outstretched hands, waiting to see if he would flinch.

The chef questioned Taijun,

"Aren't you feeling pain in your hands because of tea?"

Taijun responded,

"I've felt so much pain already that I don't have much left to feel."

Just then, an elderly man arrived and pushed Taijun's hands, causing the hot tea to spill.

He scolded the foolish chef . He demanded, "How dare you treat him like this?

" Feeling remorseful, the chef apologized profusely, promising never to repeat his actions again.

In the dimly lit inn, amidst the whispers of weary travelers and the scent of simmering stew, an aura of kindness enveloped the weathered figure of an old man.

With deliberate steps, he approached Taijun, carrying a plate laden with steaming sustenance.

Gesturing for Taijun to follow, the old man led him to a worn wooden table, where he urged him to partake of the meal. Grateful, Taijun expressed his thanks, his hunger outweighing any sense of propriety as he eagerly consumed the offered food.

With a gentle smile, the old man introduced himself as Yang Jhangwei, his voice resonating with a quiet strength that belied his years. And so, amidst the flickering candlelight, a bond was forged between two souls, bound by the simple exchange of kindness and sustenance in the midst of life's trials.

As the old man noticed Taijun looking sad and hurt, he gently asked what had happened to you ?.

Taijun shared everything that had occurred. Seeing Taijun's pain made the old man feel very sad too. Taijun, his voice filled with anger, told the old man that he wanted to make those who hurt him pay and that he wanted to become stronger.

He explained how he had been traveling everywhere, trying to join a sect or academy, but sadly, he had been turned away by everyone.As Taijun stood before the old man, his eyes gleaming with determination, the elder saw something special within them, a potentiality that sparked hope.

With a voice weathered by years of wisdom, the old man revealed his affiliation with the prestigious Tianmin Sect, offering Taijun a chance to joining the sect .

Overwhelmed by a sense of relief and gratitude, Taijun eagerly accepted the offer, bowing respectfully to his newfound master. In that moment, a new chapter in Taijun's life began, marked by the guidance and teachings of his mentor within the esteemed Tianmin Sect.

The old man looked puzzled and asked Taijun about the girl he mentioned being a princess of the Ling Empire, even though there was no such empire in their land.

He wondered why Taijun's brother heart was taken. Feeling confused himself, he assured Taijun not to give up hope and promised to help him as much as he could. Taijun thanked the kind old man for his support.

Yang Jhangwei led Taijun to the Zhangyong Peak of the Tianmin Sect, where the serene beauty of the surroundings left Taijun in awe.

Taijun remarked on the beauty of the place, to which Yang Jhangwei replied with a sense of pride, expressing his love for the peacefulness of nature that surrounded his peak.