Yu Tianheng was enraged by the way the Shrek members looked at him, his eyes tinged with blood.

Memories of the brutal beating he once suffered flashed through his mind, and a surge of fury erupted from deep within his chest.

"Thunder Dragon Claw!" he roared.

"I'm not the same as I was before. My strength has improved a lot recently!"

With a nimble leap, he shot into the air from his original position, exuding a proud and aggressive aura.

Over the past period, he had used a secret technique from his clan to greatly enhance his physical strength.

His current power far surpassed what it had once been.

Just his physical strength alone now exceeded that of most Soul Masters.

Crackling lightning surged along his arms.

A terrifying aura radiated in all directions, forcing many curious onlookers in the restaurant to back away in alarm.

"Is this the terrifying strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan?"

"Oh my god…"

"…"

The crowd looked on in astonishment.

Even Yu Xiaogang, standing nearby, looked surprised.

He hadn't expected Yu Tianheng to become this powerful.

Back in the clan, Yu Tianheng had always been the second most talented genius, behind only Yu Tianxin.

Now it seemed his power had grown dramatically—so much so that he was approaching the level of his own disciple, Tang San.

The thought of Tang San brought a hint of pride to Yu Xiaogang's face.

Tang San possessed twin martial spirits and innate full soul power—a rare genius.

Even compared to Yu Tianxin, the top prodigy of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, Tang San was in no way inferior.

"If Tianheng's strength keeps growing at this pace… today's outcome might not be so one-sided after all."

Yu Xiaogang had initially believed they stood no chance of winning today.

But now, after witnessing Yu Tianheng's display, a glimmer of hope began to stir in him.

Yu Tianheng's eyes burned with hatred as he charged at Ma Hongjun, increasing his speed again.

Yet Ma Hongjun didn't move. He didn't even summon his martial spirit.

"Is this kid frozen with fear?"

"No way. That earlier strike had serious power. Something's off."

Some in the crowd were beginning to have doubts.

Yu Xiaogang's face tightened as he turned to look at the people behind Ma Hongjun.

Dai Mubai watched Yu Tianheng with a look of disdain.

Oscar was grinning lazily, completely unconcerned.

None of them showed any signs of pressure or tension.

Something wasn't right.

Just as Yu Xiaogang realized this, the red-haired youth made his move.

A Qi and Blood Soul Ring appeared beneath Ma Hongjun.

He simply lifted his foot, stepped into the air, and with a swift movement—

While still mid-air, he delivered a powerful kick to the onrushing Yu Tianheng.

Before anyone could react, Yu Tianheng was already crashing hard into the ground, kicking up a massive cloud of dust.

Countless tables and chairs were shattered instantly, reduced to broken wood and sawdust under the shockwave.

All conversations ceased as the crowd stared in stunned silence at what had just happened.

They had expected a fierce and drawn-out fight, even if Yu Tianheng lost.

But to be defeated in a single instant?

Yu Tianheng lay on the ground, his face full of shock and disbelief.

He simply couldn't comprehend how he had been defeated so easily, so thoroughly.

"This is impossible!"

"How can your body be this strong?!"

He growled with a twisted expression as he struggled to his feet.

The attack just now had carried a crushing weight he couldn't resist. Stumbling, he looked up at the red-haired youth, eyes bloodshot.

Why?

Why is he still stronger than me?

Why is the gap between us growing wider, no matter how hard I train?

A deep sense of frustration and unwillingness filled Yu Tianheng's heart.

"Why did you have to take Dugu Yan from me?! You already have so many women around you!"

He shouted bitterly, eyes filled with resentment.

He didn't want to accept it, but there was no escaping the truth.

This fight had made one thing clear—he wasn't a match for the red-haired youth.

Ma Hongjun had been looking at him coldly. But when he heard the outburst, a trace of surprise crossed his face.

Sensing the gazes behind him, Ma Hongjun revealed a helpless smile.

Oscar strolled over with a mischievous look and slung an arm around Ma Hongjun's shoulder.

"Fatty, if I'm not mistaken, Dugu Yan used to be the vice-captain of the Royal Fighting Team, right?"

"That girl's a real beauty—slim waist, graceful figure. You got her too?"

"You're unbelievable!"

He gave Ma Hongjun's shoulder a hearty pat and quietly gave him a thumbs-up.

In an instant, Ma Hongjun felt several intense glares burning into his back.

Xiao Wu looked at him with fury, her jaw clenched so hard her teeth made cracking sounds.

So that's why Hongjun had been so indifferent that night—he had already satisfied himself elsewhere!

She'd actually felt guilty the next morning, thinking she had taken advantage of him.

Ning Rongrong clenched her fists, face full of disbelief.

She'd always thought she was lagging behind the other girls.

She hadn't realized that her competition included people like Dugu Yan.

And Dugu Yan was especially infuriating. She already had a boyfriend and still went after Brother Hongjun!

Ning Rongrong glared at Yu Tianheng in disgust.

If this guy weren't so useless, Dugu Yan wouldn't have thrown herself at Brother Hongjun.

To her, it was completely understandable that Dugu Yan fell for Ma Hongjun.

In her eyes, Brother Hongjun was so outstanding—how could any girl not fall for him?

Ma Hongjun felt like crying without tears. What did any of this have to do with him?

"There's nothing between me and Dugu Yan. What happened was just an accident."

"From beginning to end, I never had any improper thoughts about her."

Even though it sounded a bit heartless, hadn't he been on the receiving end the entire time?

Yu Tianheng froze.

A flicker of hope lit up in his eyes as he looked at Ma Hongjun eagerly.

"You mean… there's no relationship between you and Dugu Yan?"

The red-haired youth fell silent.

There may not have been any emotional attachment between them, but that didn't mean nothing had happened.

After all… it had happened.

Yu Tianheng collapsed emotionally and tried to lunge forward again.

But Dai Mubai grabbed him by the shoulders and forced him back down.

He looked at Yu Tianheng with a bit of pity in his eyes.

"Bro, why are you trying to compete with this guy?"

"You don't match him in looks, and your strength's even worse."

"Why bother comparing yourself to him? It's just a woman. If she's gone, she's gone. Don't humiliate yourself."

"You're just not on the same level as him."

Dai Mubai said it with complete sincerity.

To him, Ma Hongjun was a total monster—no wonder so many girls fell for him.