The Grandmaster of Transcendence onstage was Huangfu Taiyi's brother?

Shang Ying's face showed an interested expression as she interjected, "As far as I know, Qin Xuantian's strength is very formidable. Is this Huangfu Zhenyang really so confident?"

"Yeah." Li Jiao also nodded. "I've heard that Qin Xuantian even killed a Great Grandmaster from Japan. Huangfu Zhenyang, no matter how strong, is just a Grandmaster, right? He's probably no match for Qin Xuantian."

The few people who had been discussing earlier looked at them. Seeing the two women's beauty, their eyes lit up. They smiled and said, "You two are unaware. Huangfu Zhenyang is a direct disciple of the Innate Grandmaster of the Sun Temple. He reached the pinnacle of the Transcendence Realm by the young age of twenty-three. He cultivated the 'Sun Divine Chapter,' an unparalleled Divine Skill, mastering it more profoundly than Huangfu Taiyi. His strength even surpasses Huangfu Taiyi's. It's said that a year ago, he single-handedly tortured and killed an S-rank powerhouse from Western Europe!"

The so-called S-rank powerhouses in the West correspond to China's Innate Grandmasters. For Huangfu Zhenyang, with his Transcendence Realm cultivation, to single-handedly torture and kill an S-rank powerhouse was an astounding, world-shaking feat.

"That formidable?" Shang Ying looked towards Huangfu Zhenyang on the stage, nodding. "Just looking from afar, I get a sense of oppression. He truly is a powerhouse."

"PFFT." Li Jiao laughed. "Yingying, neither of us has even achieved Open Force, so how could you possibly sense a powerhouse's aura? Stop pretending, haha."

"This person's strength is indeed not bad," Qin Heng nodded and said. "He's slightly stronger than Huangfu Taiyi. However, to say he could slay Qin Xuantian? I'm afraid even another hundred years of cultivation wouldn't be enough for him."

"What!?" The expressions of the few people who were discussing earlier changed abruptly. They glared at Qin Heng and snapped, "What did you just say? With Grandmaster Huangfu Zhenyang's strength, he could crush you with a single finger!"

"That's right! You can't even begin to imagine Grandmaster Huangfu Zhenyang's power! Even Qin Xuantian is nothing but a posturing clown, sure to be killed by a single palm strike from him!"

"Kid, who are you? Don't tell me you're one of Qin Xuantian's lackeys?"

The gazes from the surrounding people turned somewhat unfriendly.

Clearly, most who had come to listen to the sermon acknowledged Huangfu Zhenyang's strength. Qin Heng's disparaging remarks naturally drew the dissatisfaction of many.

"Qin Heng, it seems you really don't understand much about the martial arts world," Shang Ying sighed. "It looks like tonight I'll have to properly explain to you how the Martial Dao world works. It's a world where the strong are revered, and if you don't have backing, you must be cautious with your words and actions."

"Mm-hmm." Li Jiao also nodded. "Qin Heng, if you still want to be involved in the affairs of the martial arts world in the future, you must pay attention to this. In the ordinary world, laws exist, and people seldom act rashly. But it's different among Martial Artists; disagreements can lead to killings in the street, and such incidents are not uncommon."

Both spoke earnestly, genuinely concerned for Qin Heng, afraid he might suffer in the martial arts world.

After all, in their eyes, Qin Heng was likely just a casual martial arts enthusiast. At best, he had some basic fighting skills, placing him at the very bottom of the Martial Dao world's hierarchy.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!!

Just then, the bell chimed again.

This meant the sermon was about to truly begin.

On the preaching platform, Huangfu Zhenyang slowly opened his eyes. He was tall, over 1.9 meters, and strikingly handsome, like a Heavenly God descended to the Mortal World. His pupils were light gold, like two miniature suns. He scanned the crowd below and nodded slightly.

He hadn't spoken yet, but the crowd below, who had come to listen to the sermon, erupted into a frenzy.

One by one, their faces flushed with excitement, they waved their hands and gesticulated wildly, as if they had witnessed their revered Sun God descending among them.

The excitement reached its peak.

"Grandmaster Huangfu!!"

"Grandmaster Huangfu!!"

"Sun God!!"

"Sun God!!"

...

This scene was even more exaggerated than the fan meet-and-greets of the most popular celebrities in the secular world.

Qin Heng could feel the intense emotions of the crowd transforming into strands of spiritual willpower, all converging towards Huangfu Zhenyang on the platform.

Through his Divine Sense, Qin Heng could see Huangfu Zhenyang enveloped in a faint golden light, reminiscent of bright sunshine—warm and comforting, yet possessing infinite power!

Absorbing the willpower of faith to condense a God Position? Qin Heng chuckled inwardly as he observed Huangfu Zhenyang.

He saw at a glance that Huangfu Zhenyang intended to use the crowd's worshipful emotions to consolidate the Sun God Position, thereby reaching a higher realm. This was also his hidden trump card.

A Grandmaster of Transcendence, by unleashing such Divine Power, could temporarily achieve the strength of a true Great Grandmaster!

Amidst the hubbub, Huangfu Zhenyang gently lifted his palm and waved, signaling for silence.

Instantly, everyone below the platform fell silent and motionless, their mouths closed. Only their eyes, filled with utmost reverence, remained fixed on Huangfu Zhenyang.

Their obedience was absolute, without a hint of defiance!

His charisma was so potent it could be called heaven-defying!

"Ladies and gentlemen," Huangfu Zhenyang began, his hands clasped behind his back, appearing like a lofty Heavenly God looking down upon them. "You have come to listen to my teachings to broaden your own Martial Dao, which is an excellent endeavor. However, the demonstration of Martial Dao has never been a solitary affair. I need someone to cooperate with me."

BOOM!

Instantly, the venue erupted once more. Everyone scrambled, shouting at the top of their lungs.

"Pick me! Pick me! Grandmaster Huangfu, I'm willing to cooperate with you!!"

"Grandmaster Huangfu, I've already mastered Hidden Force! Please, choose me!!"

The entire place went wild!

They practically worshipped Huangfu Zhenyang as a God.

Shang Ying and Li Jiao stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief. "This... this is too much."

Qin Heng gently shook his head. "It's just a minor trick to bewitch people's minds."

For cultivators of the Divine Dao, the ability to manipulate people's hearts is essential.

From the high platform, Huangfu Zhenyang looked down at the scrambling crowd, a hint of smugness in his eyes. Inwardly, however, he felt only disdain; to him, they were mere ants. Once he had harvested their faith, he wouldn't care if he casually crushed them.

However, his gaze fell upon three figures at the very back of the crowd—Qin Heng and his companions. His brow furrowed instantly.

They aren't even trying to get my attention!

Are they looking down on me?

Huangfu Zhenyang's expression darkened. He pointed a finger and declared, "You, young man. Yes, you. Come up to the platform and assist me in demonstrating Martial Dao to everyone."

WHOOSH!

In an instant, all eyes turned towards Qin Heng. Countless envious glares fixated on him.

"Damn it! Why him!"

"That kid looks so soft and delicate, clearly just a pretty boy!"

"Why would Grandmaster Huangfu choose such a useless person!"

The crowd murmured, though they kept their voices down, afraid Grandmaster Huangfu might hear.

Qin Heng looked at Huangfu Zhenyang on the platform, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "You want me to come on stage and assist your Martial Dao demonstration? Are you sure?"

"Audacious! How dare you disrespect Grandmaster Huangfu!"

"Kid, you've got some nerve!"

Some people cried out indignantly.

"Silence." Huangfu Zhenyang waved his hand, his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared at Qin Heng. "Come up. This is an honor countless people can only dream of."

However, a cold glint flashed deep in his eyes as he sneered inwardly.

Kid, once you're up here, I'll make you understand the price for ignoring me, Huangfu Zhenyang. I'll make you lose all face in front of these thousands of people, so you'll never dare show yourself in public again!

At that moment, Qin Heng suddenly shook his head. In front of thousands, he looked at Huangfu Zhenyang and said with a cold smirk, "You want me to cooperate with you? Who do you think you are? Are you even worthy?"