Chapter 438: Ma Cheng

Ma Cheng's contradictory reaction instantly made the present Ma Family members sense that something was amiss.

The Ma Family Disciple present mostly wore puzzled expressions, clearly having never heard of the Gu Wang Sect.

But Ma Xiaotian's complexion, the moment he heard the three words Gu Wang Sect, suddenly turned ashen, his eyes filled with Shock.

He abruptly lifted his head, stared dead at Ma Cheng, his entire aura turning ferocious, and scolded in a harsh voice.

"Evil Obstruction! How dare you join such an Evil Cult! You are practically leading our Ma Family down a dead road!"

Ma Xiaotian, as former Chairman of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, having lived most of his life, naturally had heard of the Gu Wang Sect's notorious reputation!

The Gu Wang Sect is the most mysterious and also the most insidious Poisonous school in the jianghu; its members each excel at using various sinister Gu Techniques, act without any bottom line, and to achieve their aims, they spare no innocent lives, their methods are Cruelty to a degree that makes one's hair stand on end.

Long ago, the Gu Wang Sect committed countless misdeeds across the lands, harming innumerable people, inciting public outrage.

The Empire had also dispatched large armies many times to encircle and suppress it, spending massive manpower and resources, finally eradicating the overt Gu Wang Sect and slaying many Core members.

But this Evil Cult still had many Remnant lurking in secret, continuing to stir trouble across the lands. In recent years, the Empire's Martial Arts Associations and official forces across the realm have continued to spare no effort in encircling the Gu Wang Sect Remnant.

Once discovered, never tolerate!

Ma Xiaotian could not possibly believe that his own great‑grandson could be linked to this universally condemned Evil Cult, and even be a True Disciple!

If the official or Martial Arts Association learned of this, the Ma Family, even with ten mouths, could not explain it!

Then, throughout the Ma Family could be implicated by this youngster!

Thinking this, Ma Xiaotian's back broke out in cold sweat; in his gaze at Ma Cheng, there was no longer any hint of grandparent‑grandchild affection, only thick Killing intent.

It turns out that this Evil Obstruction Ma Cheng is the Ma Family's greatest source of disaster!

Ma Cheng at this moment also wore Shock on his face, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

The Gu Wang Sect True Disciple status is his greatest trump card.

He originally planned, after fully controlling the Ma Family, to gradually integrate the Gu Wang Sect's power, fulfilling his greater ambition.

But he never imagined that Jiang Feng could so easily see through his background!

This fellow is far more terrifying than he had imagined!

Ma Cheng's heart pounded wildly, his Brain racing, contemplating how to retreat safely.

He knows clearly, once the Gu Wang Sect True Disciple identity is fully exposed, he will have no place to reside in the entire Empire, and wherever he goes he will be hunted!

"Evil Obstruction! Do you know you are wrong!"

Ma Xiaotian's voice was ice‑cold to the bone, bearing a murderous intent that roared like a tide.

He stared dead at Ma Cheng, as if to devour him alive.

"The Gu Wang Sect is an Evil Cult that everyone must eradicate; how dare you join it, and even use Gu Technique to harm your own elder brother; people like you, if left alive, are a disaster!"

He inhaled deeply, then abruptly turned his head toward the surrounding Ma Family Disciple, his whole being radiating Killing aura, and roared.

"Ma Family Disciple, obey! Follow me to seize this Evil Obstruction! If we do not eliminate him today, the Ma Family will perish because of him in the future!"

The Disciple present from the Ma Family, though still somewhat hesitant, upon seeing Ma Laotaiye's resolute demeanor and recalling Ma Cheng's prior deeds, all gradually reacted.

Regardless of whether Ma Cheng is a member of the Gu Wang Sect, his act of harming his elder brother is already unforgivable!

"Seize Ma Cheng!"

"We cannot let this traitor escape!"

In an instant, the Ma Family Disciple present roared in unison, surrounding Ma Cheng.

They encircled Ma Cheng tightly, giving him no chance to flee.

Ma Dongyang stood among the crowd, looking at his small son surrounded, his face full of disappointment.

He could not possibly believe that the son he raised single‑handed could become like this today.

But now, he has no other choice.

He looked at Ma Cheng with disappointed eyes, and, with a bitter yet earnest tone, began to speak.

"Xiao Cheng, hurry and surrender! Stop making mistake after mistake! Even for your own sake, admit your fault; perhaps there is still a sliver of hope!"

However, faced with the Ma Family's encirclement and Ma Dongyang's urging, Ma Cheng showed no hint of panic on his face, instead revealing a cold smile.

He slowly lifted his head, looked around, gazing at the Ma Family Disciple surrounding him, his eyes full of sarcasm.

"Just because you crooked melons and broken dates think you can move me?"

Ma Cheng's voice was cold and arrogant, bearing a Master Realm pressure that made the surrounding Ma Family Disciple's hearts tighten.

"Initially I thought, considering the Bloodline kinship, to spare your lives..."

He paused, his complexion turning grim.

"But now, looking back, I was too Merciful! Since you are so ungrateful and force me, don't blame my Cruelty! This is all self‑inflicted!"

As his words fell, a strange Blood Light flickered briefly in Ma Cheng's eyes.

That Blood Light flashed and vanished, yet carried an extremely sinister aura that made onlookers shiver.

Jiang Feng, who had been standing aside with a cold gaze, slightly changed his complexion the instant he saw that Blood Light in Ma Cheng's eyes.

He felt a thud in his heart, a bad premonition rising.

He immediately realized that Ma Cheng was about to act seriously, and the methods the opponent intended to use would be anything but simple!

"Retreat quickly!"

Thinking this, Jiang Feng shouted loudly without hesitation.

"Everyone, retreat quickly! Keep your distance from him!"

"Jie Jie? Only now thinking of retreat, is it too late?"

Hearing Jiang Feng's voice, Ma Cheng only let out a strange laugh.

Both hands had already swiftly formed seals, his Mouth muttering incantations, unknown what bizarre spell he was chanting.

A dense black mist suddenly emanated from his body, the mist carrying a pungent foul stench that made people want to vomit.

The black mist grew ever denser, quickly enveloping Ma Cheng's body, making him appear as if a demon had stepped out of hell.

The surrounding air temperature dropped sharply, a chilling, bone‑piercing aura spread, causing everyone present to involuntarily shiver.

Ma Xiaotian's expression grew solemn as he looked at Ma Cheng, shrouded by Black Mist, his eyes filled with shock.

"This is… the Gu Wang Sect's evil art! Evil Obstruction, you have actually cultivated to this level!"

Ma Dongyang was also in total Despair; he stared at the dense Black Mist and realized his son was truly beyond saving.

Jiang Feng, Standing, furrowed his brows tightly.

He could feel that the Black Mist contained extremely sinister and powerful energy, and Inside it were hidden countless tiny Gu Insects.

Once entangled by these Gu Insects, the Consequence would be unimaginable.

He had just warned everyone to retreat, fearing Ma Cheng would employ this large‑Scope Gu Technique, but he was still Slow by a step.

The Black Mist continued to spread, extending toward the surrounding Ma Family youths!