Ma Hongjun: Where He Can Go, I Can Also Go!

Even after venting for three minutes on the prostitute, Ma Hongjun, much like Dai Mubai, entered a state of post-coital clarity, and as his composure gradually returned, other thoughts began to stir in his mind.

Inside the brothel in Suotuo City, the air was thick with the scent of rouge and powder.

Ma Hongjun tidied his clothes with a sense of satisfaction, the evil fire in his eyes fading away, replaced by a gloom and calculating nature that stood in stark contrast to his chubby, honest-looking exterior.

One day in the God Realm is one year in the mortal world!

Counting his cultivation and the time spent in the God Realm, although Ma Hongjun's true age was not great, he was far more mature than he had been at six years old.

And so, just now, as he finished venting in this den of pleasure and his memories from after becoming a god had completely settled and clarified.

The regrets, unwillingness, and stifled grievances of his past life all came surging back.

Ma Hongjun was not like Dai Mubai, who was ambitious enough to want to seize Tang San's dual god positions directly.

However, this did not mean he held any respect for that "Third Brother" in his heart.

Even after awakening his memories, he had no desire to remain close and affectionate with the man.

On the contrary, the resentment Ma Hongjun felt toward Tang San was not a whit less than Dai Mubai's!

Of the original Shrek Seven Devils, everyone had reached a perfect ending.

Dai Mubai and Zhuqing became gods together, staying together for eternity.

Oscar and Ning Rongrong, the Food God and Nine-Colored Goddess, were a match made in heaven.

Even Xiao Wu was able to share the dual god positions with Tang San, accompanying him forever.

Only he, Ma Hongjun...

Even though everyone had become gods, he was the only one who ended up separated from Bai Chenxiang by the boundary of life and death, destined never to see her again.

It was not as if he hadn't begged Tang San, but the other man had simply dismissed all his obsession with a single sentence: the God Realm has its own rules.

Ma Hongjun had originally believed that was truly the case, and over the years of cultivation in the God Realm, he had slowly grown accustomed to it.

But what was the reality?

In Tang San's hands, the Douluo Continent had long since become the Tang Family Continent.

He had sent his own parents to godhood and made them the masters of the Douluo Continent plane.

He had even resurrected the long-sacrificed Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape, stationing them to guard the Clear Sky Sect just to ensure his plans succeeded.

Back then, after Tang San became the God King of the God Realm, he showed blatant favoritism toward the Tang family.

Using divine power and pulling strings—to him, those were never issues at all.

Ma Hongjun could have understood if Tang San had been unable to promise him anything when he first ascended to the God Realm because his foundation was unstable.

But what about afterward?

Once he sat firmly on the throne of the God King, had he ever thought about helping his brother out?

The answer was a resounding no!

Tang San had never once considered resurrecting Bai Chenxiang for him; he hadn't even given it a passing thought.

He had simply treated the original Shrek Seven Devils as the foundation for securing his own position as God King.

For his own family, it was a small, willful exercise of power, but when it came to others, he acted with impartial justice—how could this be anything but double standards?

So-called brotherhood, in the eyes of the Tang God King, had always been cheap toilet paper, looked at only when it was time to be used!

"Tang San, oh Tang San..."

Ma Hongjun rubbed his round belly, a cold sneer curling the corners of his mouth.

"Regardless of whether you have recovered your past-life memories, I will certainly not let you know that I have recovered mine!

After all, this is my chance—perhaps my only chance!"

In this life, he would no longer be a fool who followed Tang San's lead, nor would he pin all his hopes on so-called brotherly bonds.

He had to rely on himself, seize resources, and grow rapidly!

He needed to solve the evil fire problem of his Phoenix martial soul, make himself stronger, and protect Bai Chenxiang so as not to repeat the mistakes of his past life.

As for exactly how to do that...

Feeling his body acting up again, he pulled the prostitute back over to struggle with her once more, and after re-entering his state of post-coital clarity, a rough plan began to form in Ma Hongjun's mind.

He remembered—he remembered everything!

On the current Douluo Continent, there were three main core resources!

First and foremost was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower within it was his fated opportunity; it would not only completely eradicate the hidden danger of the evil fire but also allow his Evil Phoenix martial soul to undergo its ultimate evolution, transforming into a true Phoenix martial soul!

Beyond that, the other immortal herbs could also be used to increase his soul power and help him become a god sooner.

He didn't know about the others for now, but he was certain he could consume the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and the Nine Grade Purple Mushroom.

As for how to consume them, everyone had eaten them in front of each other when the immortal herbs were first distributed, so Ma Hongjun naturally knew the specific process.

The only problem was...

"If my memory serves me right, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is currently the territory of that old poison-peddler, Dugu Bo!"

Not only is it guarded by Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, but the surrounding area is also riddled with traps and lethal poisons.

In his past life, he relied entirely on Tang San to enter and exit safely.

Without Tang San's methods, he could not force his way in at all; he had to shelve the idea for now and plan for the long term.

Next was the Whale Rubber!

Whale Rubber can temper the body, a secret that wouldn't be discovered until over a decade later.

As of now, Whale Rubber is merely a tool used by nobles for aphrodisiacs and amusement.

Massive amounts of Whale Rubber can significantly temper the physical body, improve one's foundation, and pave the way for future cultivation.

In the early stages, the effects might not be too obvious, at most increasing the age limit of one's soul rings.

But once he reaches the later stages, after becoming a Titled Douluo, the advantages of Whale Rubber begin to manifest!

The only problem is...

Although this stuff isn't as hyped up as it will be in the future, as a tribute for the nobility, its inherent value is not low.

Right now, let alone himself, who is penniless, even Dean Flender doesn't have much in his private treasury; he simply lacks the funds to purchase it.

Both of the most critical paths were impassable.

Ma Hongjun narrowed his eyes, his thoughts shifting as he immediately locked onto a third opportunity.

Or rather, he locked onto a certain person!

Yu Xiaogang!

The man known as the "Grandmaster," who had cultivated a god!

"I have not brought shame to the family; I have cultivated a god!"

During the battle at Jialing Pass, Ma Hongjun had been standing right next to Yu Xiaogang, and he had heard those words clearly!

Yu Xiaogang dared to say it, and Tang San dared to acknowledge it—doesn't that speak for itself?

Seemingly low in strength, yet he held a complete set of martial soul theories and was the most critical guide on Tang San's path to godhood in his past life.

In Ma Hongjun's eyes, without the support of Yu Xiaogang's theories, Tang San might not have walked so smoothly, nor would he have been able to firmly grasp every opportunity.

"Tang San, your rise to God King owes much to Yu Xiaogang."

"In this life, I will poach him first and cut off your right-hand man."

"Without the Grandmaster, let's see how you, Tang San, can replicate your past path to godhood!"

"And with the Grandmaster's assistance, the one who becomes a god first might just be me, Ma Hongjun!"

Thinking of such a beautiful prospect, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but clench his fists, as if he were tightly grasping his own destiny.

Walk Tang San's path, and leave Tang San with nowhere to go!

While there was still plenty of time, he had to intercept him—he had to poach the Grandmaster!

With his plan set, Ma Hongjun no longer delayed. After pulling up his pants, he immediately turned around and rushed back to Shrek Academy, preparing to whisper in Flender's ear.

He had already thought of a reason: by sheer coincidence, he had heard news of Yu Xiaogang, who was currently at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.

With Shrek Academy just established, they were currently lacking talent.

Furthermore, this could be considered a way to revive the prestige of the Golden Iron Triangle.

Therefore, why not write a letter and poach Yu Xiaogang directly to conspire in great matters together?