Sure enough, several ninth-rank experts appeared not far away, glaring angrily at Tuoba San...

"You're Tuoba San?"

A demonic cultivator carrying a summoning banner stepped forward first, staring at Tuoba San with his dead fish-like eyes and asking in a chilling tone…

"Tuoba San, the battle maniac, greets fellow Daoists. Today I have come to challenge the prodigies of the demonic path, to determine who is superior and to decide life and death..."

Tuoba San solemnly announced his name...

These words stunned the person on the other side, who thought to himself, "Weren't you here for a challenge? Why not just settle the score? Why risk your life?"

"Hey, you piece of trash carrying the summoning banner, hurry up and get on it! With that proud spirit of yours, you look like a hero who would sacrifice himself for the greater good. You absolutely mustn't have any fear of battle..."

Otherwise, all the demonic cultivators will be pointing fingers at you and calling you a coward. If you're a real man, hurry up and rush up so my son can kill you and gain some merit…”

The demonic cultivator carrying the summoning banner stared at me in bewilderment. He really wanted to ask, "Are you speaking human language?"

You haven't even fought yet, how do you know I'll become your son's merit? Your tone is sarcastic and unsettling. Are you worried I'll back down?

"Son, that soul-summoning banner of his is pretty good. I want to use it to fan myself. This damn weather is so hot; I think the breeze it produces will definitely cool me down..."

The demon carrying the summoning banner was on the verge of collapse, thinking to himself: "You fucking treat people like dirt! One minute you're asking me to use it as merit, the next you're using my magic weapon as a fan. Do you think I'm dead?"

"Father, don't worry, this request can definitely be fulfilled..."

Tuoba San gave me a reassuring look…

Those watching the scene in the market had already recognized the powerful figure carrying the soul-summoning banner...

"Isn't this the powerful figure from the Heavenly Ghost Sect who's known as the Ghost Banner Martial Emperor?"

"Haha... This time it's a sure thing. Tuoba San actually dared to block the market entrance and shout. He's a well-known and powerful figure. This time, we'll beat him to his knees and call him 'daddy'..."

"He's really arrogant and doesn't know his own limitations. He's bitten off more than he can chew. Let's see how he gets out of this mess..."

"Closing things up? Don't be ridiculous, we'll probably just have to collect the corpses..."

Just as everyone was discussing this, the provoked Ghost Banner Martial Emperor's eyes blazed with fierce fighting spirit, and he charged towards Tuoba San, carrying the Soul-Summoning Banner...

"Boy, kneel down and beg for mercy, and I might consider sparing your life..."

Ghost Banner Warrior Emperor's emotionless voice echoed through the market, attempting to undermine Tuoba San's confidence and influence his emotions...

But what he didn't know was that Tuoba San's thirst for battle surpassed that of anyone else...

"I'm not like you. Even if you kneel down and beg for mercy, I won't let you go..."

Tuoba San drew his longsword and charged towards Ghost Banner Martial Emperor...

"Tuoba San, I want to ask, how does it feel to be dumped by your fiancée? Isn't it like your self-esteem has been ruthlessly trampled on?"

The voice of the Ghost Banner Martial Emperor rang out once more, finally affecting Tuoba San's emotions. This allowed the Ghost Banner Martial Emperor to seize the opportunity, and several soul shadows rushed out from the Ghost Banner, entering Tuoba San's body...

These spirit shadows are Soul Devourers cultivated by Ghost Banner Martial Emperor; they can devour the flesh and blood of others to strengthen themselves…

Tuoba San hadn't expected to be at a disadvantage so early in the battle. However, while these Soul Devourers might be a powerful attack for others, they were actually nourishment for Tuoba San...

However, the one replenishing his soul wasn't him, but rather the senior Ling Feng hidden within him. Ling Feng's soul was severely damaged, making recovery extremely difficult. He could only recover by absorbing Tuoba San's power, but he dared not go too far, lest it affect Tuoba San's combat strength...

The two are currently in a state of mutual destruction and mutual benefit, so the stronger Tuoba San becomes, the more advantageous it is for him...

However, this foreign soul is different. Once the impurities are removed, it becomes the purest divine soul power, which is the best tonic for Ling Feng...

I'm not worried about the outcome of Tuoba San's battle. On the contrary, I'm a little puzzled as to why the Ghost Banner Martial Emperor would bring up the matter of annulling the engagement. This is Tuoba San's sore spot...

The greater the humiliation he suffered, the stronger his hatred for his fiancée became…

Unexpectedly, Onibatake Muou seized this weakness, but how did Onibatake Muou know all of this?

My doubts were answered shortly afterward, because Tuoba San's fiancée, Murong Xuanxuan, also emerged from the market...

Why is she here?

I had a bad feeling; even though we had made many preparations, it seemed we had still fallen into someone else's trap...

The Soul Devouring Spirit that had entered Tuoba San's body was completely devoured by Ling Feng, causing Ghost Banner Martial Emperor's expression to change drastically. He had to stop his forward charge, his eyes revealing surprise and uncertainty...

Soul Devouring is his most powerful attack method. Normally, if Soul Devouring enters a person's body, it can drain all their life essence within a few breaths, leaving only a shell...

However, his once-proud attack was now completely ineffective, and even the Soul Devouring ability had vanished, making Ghost Banner Martial Emperor realize that he was no match for Tuoba San...

He had intended to retreat, but upon noticing Tuoba San's eyes filled with hatred as he looked behind him, Guifan Wuhuang paused, then curiously turned around to look...

Upon discovering that it was Murong Xuanxuan who had appeared, he immediately knew who was behind it all—no one but Yuan Xiu. This was a devastating blow to his spirit…

"Tuoba San, I never thought you'd end up like this?"

Murong Xuanxuan's icy voice rang out, her tone filled with contempt. Even knowing that Tuoba San had already reached the Martial Emperor realm, she still maintained a disdainful attitude...

"This is all thanks to you. I only want to know one thing now: is the extermination of the Tuoba family related to you?"

Tuoba San stared intently at Murong Xuanxuan, trying to glean any clues from her eyes to determine if she had participated in the destruction of the Tuoba family. This matter had tormented him for a long time because he couldn't believe that a person could be so ruthless…

"The Tuoba family deserved to be wiped out, what does that have to do with me? I simply felt that my life shouldn't be wasted on a good-for-nothing..."

Murong Xuanxuan's words were like a knife, reopening Tuoba San's wounds once again...

Although he didn't know if Murong Xuanxuan was telling the truth, Tuoba San felt a little relieved. Compared to the hatred of being humiliated by the annulment of the engagement, the deep-seated blood feud of his family was more important...

Women were merely stumbling blocks in his pursuit of the pinnacle of martial arts; he didn't need them...

"My father once said, 'If you have no woman in your heart, you'll naturally be a god when you draw your sword.' I finally understand what that means..."

Tuoba San murmured, his gaze hardening once more as he clashed with the charging Ghost Banner Martial Emperor…