Gu Sheng VS Ma Hongjun!

The young girl timidly produced a shriveled money pouch, her hands trembling as she held it out toward Yu Xiaogang.

Upon seeing this girl of decent appearance.

The attitudes of Yu Xiaogang and Ma Hongjun underwent an instant one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.

Especially Ma Hongjun.

Those small eyes, squeezed into slits by rolls of fat, immediately erupted with undisguised, lecherous light.

Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat with a pretentious air, putting on a face he believed to be gentle.

"Little girl, your Martial Soul is somewhat unique."

"Judging merely by the surface, even a Grandmaster like myself cannot provide the most accurate assessment."

"How about this: you need to cooperate with us for a more thorough physical examination."

"Only by fully understanding your body can we tailor a cultivation plan specifically for you."

Ma Hongjun, listening from the side, nodded repeatedly in agreement.

A trail of disgusting drool even faintly leaked from the corner of his mouth.

His fat hand reached out directly, intending to grab the girl's slender wrist.

Terrified, the girl's face turned pale as she let out a cry of alarm.

She hurriedly recoiled, her eyes instantly brimming with tears.

This scene shattered the bottom line of the surrounding crowd's patience.

Amidst the public indignation, a tide of curses surged forward.

"Have you two no shame left!"

"To actually make such a lewd request of a young girl—you are nothing but beasts!"

"Refund the money! Return all the money you swindled from everyone!"

The waves of condemnation against Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiaogang grew higher and higher.

Facing the accusations of the crowd, Ma Hongjun remained completely unbothered.

He shook the rolls of fat on his face, and instead of restraining himself, he burst into loud laughter.

"What would a bunch of penniless wretches like you know!"

"To have the Grandmaster and myself personally examine her body is a blessing she earned through eight lifetimes of accumulated merit!"

Hearing such deranged and shameless words.

Qian Renxue could no longer hold back.

She clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles emitting a crisp cracking sound.

The divine soul power within her body had already begun to surge wildly through her meridians, ready to erupt at any moment.

If not for the concern that she must maintain her disguise as Xue Qinghe and should not expose herself in public.

She would have long since drawn the Angel Holy Sword and hacked off this fat man's pig-like head.

Just as Qian Renxue was prepared to act regardless of the consequences.

Gu Sheng moved a step ahead of her.

A voice of extreme penetration, like the tolling of a great bell, exploded over the noisy street.

"A dignified Grandmaster, yet so unworthy of the name!"

His voice carried a strong sense of contempt, every word ringing with force.

"In broad daylight, you feast on the blood of others while engaging in the dirty business of taking money and doing nothing!"

"People like you are nothing but hypocrites who deceive the world for fame, and utter scoundrels through and through!"

This sharp denunciation instantly drowned out the clamor of the crowd, silencing everyone.

Under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, Gu Sheng released his hold on Qian Renxue.

He strode forward, stepping out from the crowded throng.

Gu Sheng stood with his hands clasped behind his back.

His gait was as steady as a mountain, without a hint of panic.

The black martial attire outlined his tall, upright frame perfectly.

His expression was as cold as ice.

His eyes locked onto Yu Xiaogang and Ma Hongjun in the center of the scene.

The surrounding crowd erupted into an uproar.

Everyone felt invigorated that such a young man dared to stand up and speak out for justice.

Finally, someone had the courage to step forward and deal with these two scumbags.

But soon.

Many keen-sensed spirit masters immediately detected the fluctuation of spirit power emanating from Gu Sheng.

Twenty levels.

A mere twenty levels of spirit power.

In front of a Soul Elder, such a meager amount of power was simply not worth mentioning.

A chorus of worried sighs rippled through the crowd.

"Oh dear, such a handsome young man, why is he only at level twenty?"

"Too impulsive; sticking his neck out like this is bound to end in disaster."

Exposed in public by Gu Sheng, Ma Hongjun flew into a fit of rage.

He whipped his head around, fingers pressed together like a sharp blade, and pointed directly at Gu Sheng's position.

"Where did you crawl out from, you bastard!"

Ma Hongjun cursed loudly, the fat on his face trembling violently, his eyes fierce.

"Daring to ruin my business here—are you tired of living?"

As soon as the words left his mouth.

The spirit power within Ma Hongjun surged forth without reservation.

His three spirit rings spun frantically, emitting a blinding light.

Immediately following, a terrifying aura erupted with a boom.

This pressure, like a tangible wave, crashed directly toward Gu Sheng.

Under the weight of this momentum, the bluestone slabs on the ground even began to emit faint cracking sounds.

The intense pressure caused the surrounding crowd to turn pale.

Everyone retreated instinctively, terrified of being caught in the wake of this power.

Yu Xiaogang stood beneath that large banner.

He kept his hands behind his back, doing his utmost to maintain his posture as an expert.

Yet, the slightly greenish tint to his complexion betrayed the anger simmering in his heart.

Yu Xiaogang glared coldly at Gu Sheng and demanded sharply.

"Ignorant junior, cease your babbling."

"You dare slander this Grandmaster's reputation in public—do you have any substantive evidence?"

Facing the overwhelming pressure bearing down upon him.

Gu Sheng stood as still as if he were merely feeling a gentle breeze against his face.

He walked straight to the side of the terrified girl who had fallen to the ground.

Bending down, Gu Sheng gently helped her to her feet.

After confirming the girl was unharmed, he slowly turned around.

Gu Sheng looked Yu Xiaogang straight in the eyes, unceremoniously stripping away his hypocritical facade in front of everyone.

"Evidence?"

"Of your so-called invincible theories, which one did you actually comprehend through your own diligent study?"

"You merely relied on having accessed the confidential archives of several great sects in your early years."

"You are nothing but a shameless plagiarist, picking up the wisdom of others and calling it your own."

These words were like a sharp blade.

They pierced with pinpoint accuracy into Yu Xiaogang's most sensitive sore spot.

Yu Xiaogang's breath hitched, and his eyelids twitched violently.

Gu Sheng did not give Yu Xiaogang a chance to retort, turning his head directly toward Ma Hongjun.

"Grandmaster."

Gu Sheng emphasized the pronunciation of these two words, dripping with mockery.

"You just kept saying that there are no trash spirits, only trash spirit masters."

"Then do you dare to say it in front of everyone here?"

"Between me and this so-called genius you've painstakingly cultivated, who is stronger and who is weaker?"

Hearing such an absurd question.

Yu Xiaogang and Ma Hongjun were stunned for a moment.

Immediately after, both of them burst into unrestrained laughter.

Ma Hongjun laughed until tears nearly streamed down his face, his expression full of contempt.

In their eyes, Gu Sheng had clearly been kicked in the head by a donkey.

A mere level twenty Soul Grand Master actually daring to challenge a Soul Elder.

This was simply the height of absurdity.

The massive gap in rank was laid out right there, an insurmountable chasm.

What's more, he, Ma Hongjun, was an Evil Fire Phoenix, a top-tier martial soul!

He was also a genius of Shrek!

Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could try to pick a fight with him!