Sorry, Excuse Me!

As the famous major fool and bootlicker of the early stages of The Unrivaled Tang Sect, if he didn't fleece a few Mysterious Water Pills out of Xu Sanshi, Xiang Jun would be too embarrassed to call himself a time-traveler.

As an outstanding youth who grew up under the red flag in his previous life, although Xiang Jun was irreconcilably opposed to gambling and drugs, missing out on Xu Sanshi as this God of Wealth would be just a little too regrettable.

Besides, not knowing the outcome was what you called gambling.

Knowing the outcome—that was investing!

"I'll bet! Out with it, what are we betting on?" Xu Sanshi suddenly felt as though he had fallen into some sort of trap, but for the sake of his pride, he could only bite the bullet and agree.

"I'm betting this. I wonder what kind of item you can take out as collateral." Xiang Jun tossed the jade bottle given by Yan Shaozhe toward Xu Sanshi.

As the jade bottle opened, a rich floral fragrance immediately permeated the air, and a drop of bright golden liquid was visible lying quietly inside.

This was... Sea Hibiscus nectar?!

Xu Sanshi's pupils shrank violently, and a surge of joy instantly climbed into his heart.

Good grief, coming out of his way to deliver a good thing to me, huh?

For the sake of the Sea Hibiscus nectar, this lord will go a bit easier on him later!

"I'll use Mysterious Water Pills as collateral!"

"One isn't enough. At least three."

"It's a deal!" Xu Sanshi agreed in a single breath, not thinking for a moment that he would lose.

The news that Xu Sanshi, one of the Twin Stars of the Outer Court, was going to engage in a Soul Arena match against someone else quickly spread throughout Shrek Academy, attracting countless melon-eating onlookers to come watch the battle.

"Teacher Xiao Ya, what kind of thing is a Mysterious Water Pill?" Huo Yuhao inside the spectator stands voiced the question in his heart to Tang Ya.

"A Mysterious Water Pill, well..."

Tang Ya stroked her smooth chin. "The Mysterious Water Pill is a top-tier medicinal pill with a very wide reputation on the continent. Not only can it expand the meridians and purge the impurities within a user's body, but for a soul master with extremely low innate talent, it can even raise their Innate Soul Power by a full rank, you know!"

Purge impurities? Raise Innate Soul Power?

Huo Yuhao blinked, suddenly remembering the blue medicinal pill he had consumed a short while ago.

"Then Teacher Xiao Ya, this thing must be very expensive, right?"

"Of course! This thing is an unpassed secret of the Xuanming Sect, an existence that is priceless on the continent. It costs a whole ten thousand gold soul coins each!"

Ten... ten thousand gold soul coins?!

Huo Yuhao's pupils shrank violently, and he instinctively touched his lower dantian, his breathing slowing by half a beat for a moment.

Big Brother Xiang Jun, he...

"Stop spacing out, Yuhao. Teacher Xiao Ya is going to take you to play for high stakes!" Not sensing any abnormality, Tang Ya dragged Huo Yuhao and sprinted toward the betting hall.

Time gradually passed. As Xiang Jun and Xu Sanshi both stepped onto the arena, the Soul Arena, which was already packed to capacity, instantly erupted with unprecedented cheers.

"Xu Sanshi, you're the facade of our Outer Court, don't you dare shame us!"

"Yeah, look sharp, don't lose face!"

"Xiang Bao, Mom loves you!"

"Handsome, go for it! If you win, Big Sis has a mysterious reward, oh~"

Listening to the female cadets around them cheering and rooting for Xiang Jun, Xu Sanshi felt a sour sensation in his heart.

A bunch of superficial women!

What the hell is the use of being good-looking?

This lord is going to use the Xuanming Shield to ruthlessly smack his face in a minute!

"State your names!"

"Year Five, Class Two, Xu Sanshi."

"Class One, Freshmen, Xiang Jun."

Unlike the furious Xu Sanshi, Xiang Jun maintained an aloof and indifferent demeanor throughout the entire process, as if he hadn't taken this soul arena match seriously at all.

Seeing this situation, the referee didn't drag things out either, shouting out in a loud voice directly: "Next, Xu Sanshi of Year Five, Class Two, versus Xiang Jun of Class One, Freshmen!"

"Soul battle, begin!"

Xuanming Possession!

Yellow, yellow, purple!

Following the referee's command, Xu Sanshi completed his Martial Soul Possession at the very first moment, his figure also rapidly darting toward the rear.

As a defense-type soul master, what Xu Sanshi excelled at most was defensive counterattacks, searching for an opportunity to secure victory with a single strike.

"Hehe."

Looking at Xu Sanshi, who wore a "come and get me" expression, Xiang Jun gave a faint smile, then stepped forward, proceeding ahead in a leisurely manner.

Watching the figure walking toward him at a strolling pace, Xu Sanshi's expression instantly froze in bewilderment.

What was the meaning of this?

Not only Xu Sanshi, but even the entire audience wore expressions of incomprehension.

"What is this kid doing? How come he isn't even summoning his Martial Soul?"

"Yeah, this is looking down on Xu Sanshi way too much!"

Ignoring the surrounding discussions, as the distance between the two of them grew closer and closer, Xiang Jun made his move.

He slowly raised his palm, and countless dazzling golden lights instantly converged within his palm, finally forming a five-foot-plus golden Seagod's Trident!

"Sorry, I'm in a rush, so..."

"Excuse me!"

With a smile on his face, bearing the howling sound of the wind, the Seagod's Trident smashed downward fiercely!

Looking at the incoming attack, Xu Sanshi's pupils suddenly shrank violently.

Wait! This kind of attack...

I'll die!

The bursting desire for survival in his heart caused Xu Sanshi to disregard his Soul Power consumption, unleashing all of his soul skills in one breath.

Xuanming Shock!

Xuanming Shield Formation!

Xuanming Power!

A layer of diamond-shaped tortoise-shell shields quietly emerged, firmly protecting Xu Sanshi within.

"If this is all your strength, then you might as well say goodnight to this world!"

Xiang Jun smiled cruelly, and the Seagod's Trident descended along with it.

Crack!

The sound of shattering rang out, and Xu Sanshi's proud Xuanming Shield Formation failed to hold out for even a single second, turning into fragments just like tofu!

How could this be?!

Warning bells rang wildly in Xu Sanshi's heart, and he hurriedly raised his arms, attempting to use the Xuanming Shield to block this heavy and powerful attack.

Boom--!!!

A huge, earth-shaking roar reached everyone's ears. Looking at the billowing thick smoke rising from the arena, everyone's hearts instantly leapt into their throats.

Xu Sanshi...

He should be fine, right?

The thick smoke slowly dissipated, and everyone hurriedly cast their gazes toward the location where Xu Sanshi was, yet the scene that entered their eyes left everyone so shocked they couldn't speak!

The arena, which was originally enough to withstand the full-strength attack of a Soul Emperor, had at this moment completely turned into a ruin, with only the ground beneath Xiang Jun's feet remaining completely undamaged.

As for Xu Sanshi... at this moment, he was sprawled atop the ruins, his life or death unknown.

What?!

Xu Sanshi, who was known as one of the Twin Stars of the Outer Court, had actually been one-shot by a freshman!

And this freshman hadn't even released his Martial Soul the entire time!

The entire audience fell pin-drop silent, yet when they looked at the tall and upright figure on the arena, a trace of fear was distinctly added to their gazes.

"Having the courage to challenge me is remarkable, but the only thing I can praise you for is just this much." Dusting off the dirt on his body, Xiang Jun withdrew the Seagod's Trident and strolled down the arena.

"The... the winner is Class One, Freshmen, Xiang Jun!"

"Hurry up, Yuhao, otherwise we won't get to see Xiang Jun brutally beating that big turtle!" Tang Ya, who had just finished placing her bet, dragged Huo Yuhao frantically toward the spectator stands, only for the scene that entered her eyes to fill her with doubt.

Where did he go?!