Ma Hongjun climbed up from the ground and snorted softly. As he looked at Ye Xingchen, dressed entirely in white before him, a trace of wariness appeared in his eyes.
With a casual wave of his hand, his Soul Power erupted.
"You're the first person who's dared to talk to me like that. If I'm not mistaken, you're the new arrivals, aren't you?"
"Today, I'll show you what I can do and teach you what it means to respect your seniors!"
With those words, Ma Hongjun stamped his foot lightly. Wisps of flame immediately spread out around him, and a phoenix silently appeared above his head!
He glanced at Ye Xingchen and immediately pressed forward again. As his Soul Power erupted, a Flame Tornado swept toward Ye Xingchen to engulf him!
"Even a barnyard chicken can become someone's Martial Soul now? That's rather interesting!"
His expression calm, Ye Xingchen shook his head slightly. After delivering those words, he took a step forward.
At once, the Spiritual Power and Soul Power within him surged outward in every direction!
The Cloud Pattern Long Sword also silently appeared in his hand. Glancing at the approaching Flame Tornado, he slashed out a Sword Qi Blade without hesitation!
With an explosion, the Flame Tornado shattered like glass, immediately dissolving into nothing.
Ma Hongjun, standing behind it, looked livid. Staring at Ye Xingchen before him, he said through gritted teeth:
"I hate it most when people call my Martial Soul an Earth Chicken Martial Soul. If I don't make you pay today, then my name isn't Ma Hongjun!"
With those words, Ma Hongjun shifted slightly, then turned into a blur as he charged forward.
The instant he reached Ye Xingchen, he raised his pudgy fist and smashed it fiercely toward his face.
Ye Xingchen stood motionless and smiled. Watching the fist hurtle toward him, he made no move to dodge.
The Heavenly Emperor Cauldron Martial Soul appeared in an instant, and a muffled grunt rang out. Knocked back to the ground by a powerful rebounding force, Ma Hongjun shook his head.
Rubbing his somewhat reddened fist, he said bitterly:
"Your defense and attack are both so astonishing. Looks like Shrek Academy is destined to be lively this year!"
"But do you think I'll admit defeat just like that? This isn't over yet!"
Slowly rising, Ma Hongjun sighed softly. His red Soul Power began to burn, and the phoenix behind him let out a shriek.
At once, his Soul Power swelled without limit. With a phoenix's cry, he pressed toward Ye Xingchen again.
The enormous commotion immediately drew the attention of Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and the others.
When they arrived and saw the two fighting, a trace of pity involuntarily appeared in their eyes.
"Ma Hongjun actually picked a fight with Brother Ye. I think he's bound to suffer!"
Hearing Dai Mubai say this, Oscar couldn't help asking curiously:
"Why would you say that? Ma Hongjun's Earth Chicken Martial Soul might be a little funny, but his strength is far from ordinary!"
Tang San smiled with his arms folded. Glancing at Ye Xingchen, he said evenly:
"If I told you this guy defeated Teacher Zhao Wuji on the day we took the entrance test, would you still think he was easy to deal with?"
Hearing this, Oscar was utterly astonished. He turned to look at Ye Xingchen, a trace of wariness appearing in his eyes!
"Roar!"
With a furious roar, Ma Hongjun's eyes glowed red. Staring at Ye Xingchen before him, he lunged forward as though he had gone mad.
The Phoenix Martial Soul above his head also took the form of a giant bird and followed him!
Facing the mighty onslaught of flames that blotted out the sky, Ye Xingchen remained unmoved.
Looking at Ma Hongjun before him, he sighed softly, curled his hand into a fist, and punched forward hard.
With a muffled grunt, the surrounding flames melted away like ice and snow in an instant.
Ma Hongjun lay on the ground, utterly dejected, looking as though he had nothing left to live for.
Before him was a Martial Soul resembling a barnyard chicken, which stayed close behind him.
"You're killing me! Your Martial Soul is actually a barnyard chicken, yet you call it a phoenix. I bet you dream every day of that barnyard chicken turning into a phoenix, don't you?"
Watching from behind, Ning Rongrong couldn't help laughing when she saw Ma Hongjun defeated.
She walked over, glanced at the Earth Chicken Martial Soul, and promptly teased him:
"Now you know there's always a sky beyond the sky and someone better than you, don't you? Be more polite when you see me from now on, or I'll beat you up every day!"
Ma Hongjun sighed, unable to voice his misery, as he looked at Ye Xingchen, who was impervious to blades and spears and whom he was no match for whatsoever.
For the first time, he felt so helpless. Even against someone like Dai Mubai, he could at least put up a fight.
But facing this guy was like punching tofu, light and insubstantial, only to be injured by the residual force rebounding from that tofu.
"I'm convinced. You're just too strong. I bet even Dai Mubai isn't your match!"
Hearing Ma Hongjun's words, Ye Xingchen chose not to answer. He brushed the dust from his clothes, turned around, and patted Ning Rongrong's head. Just as he was about to leave with her,
he noticed Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others walking over!
"Boss Ye, that was way too cool! You finished off that barnyard chicken in no time. If it were me, I'd have needed two or three moves!"
Dai Mubai, who had long since acknowledged Ye Xingchen as his big brother, hurried forward at the sight and flattered him:
"You blind barnyard chicken, have you seen how powerful our Boss Ye is now? Treat him better from now on, or watch out-he'll beat you up every day!"
Seeing Dai Mubai behave this way, Ma Hongjun looked completely bewildered, unable for a moment to understand what had happened.
He glanced at Oscar, only to see him spread his hands, indicating that he knew nothing either.
"There's nothing unfair about your defeat. During the entrance test, he defeated Teacher Zhao Wuji all by himself!"
Tang San smiled with his arms folded. Glancing at Ma Hongjun, he explained.
Utterly astonished, Ma Hongjun swallowed. Looking at the white-clad figure before him, he no longer knew what to say.
Had he known this guy could even defeat Teacher Zhao Wuji, how could he have dared swallow a lion's heart and a leopard's gall and go against him?
"I'm speechless. Why didn't you tell me sooner? The flood nearly washed away the Dragon King's temple-one family almost failed to recognize its own!"
"Um... Brother Ye, please don't hold it against me. I'm not a bad person at heart..."
Watching Ma Hongjun strain to explain himself, Ye Xingchen smiled slightly. He naturally knew the boy wasn't a bad person. Nodding, he said evenly:
"Don't call me Boss Ye. I'm not your big brother. It makes me feel rather embarrassed!"
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