Master Yu Xiaogang

After the audience and the other teams that did not advance to the Preliminary Round left, the five teams that advanced to the Preliminary Round slowly walked out of the Great Soul Arena.

Strangely, Oscar and Dugu Yan, who had previously gone largely unnoticed, are now being secretly observed by several pairs of eyes.

Among them are the team leaders Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and Yu Tianxin.

It's quite unbelievable that the captain and vice-captain of the Shrek Academy Team hadn't made a single move in the previous matches.

Has Shrek Academy not used its full strength yet? Is it possible that even Dai Mubai, whose Soul Power Level is as high as level 55, is not qualified to be the captain of the Shrek Academy Team? Or is this their scheme? Deliberately fabricating two captains and vice-captains? But judging from Oscar and Dugu Yan's demeanor, it doesn't seem fake. For a moment, this news left everyone from the Four Element Academy somewhat puzzled.

The Shrek Academy group paid no attention to what others thought, and calmly left the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena and returned to the academy.

With a month to go before the start of the Promotion Match, they had gained a lot of insights from the more than twenty days of battles. In particular, Tai Long had already begun preparing to break through to level 40, and now this month was enough for him to go into seclusion and achieve that breakthrough.

Like Tai Long, the others also relaxed for three days before throwing themselves into cultivation.

The battle with the Five Elements Academy made them realize that even with their current strength, unless they exposed Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong, they might not be able to achieve an easy victory.

This illustrates the saying that there are always people more capable than oneself, and there is always something beyond one's understanding. Moreover, they will face the Spirit Hall and rivals from the Star Luo Empire in the future.

However, apart from Oscar, the rest of the Shrek Academy students are unaware that a huge dark horse has quietly emerged in the Star Luo Empire's region, and it is also winning one victory after another with lightning speed and unstoppable momentum.

The Star Luo Emperor felt helpless about this. The disciples of the Sword Sect formed an academy, exchanged a competition qualification with him, and then began their domineering "rule" in his Star Luo Empire.

However, Star Luo Emperor could understand this situation, because in order to resolve the matter and avoid any misunderstanding from Star Luo Emperor, Gai Yue's clone personally met with the emperor and explained the original situation.

"The Sword Sect has two prodigies competing against each other, making it difficult to choose between them, hence this inferior strategy."

However, while I understand, the appearance of the Sword Sect's Lingyu Team would mean one less team for the Star Luo Empire. Moreover, the Lingyu Team is too strong, and fighting them would be a huge blow to the confidence of the younger generation of Soul Master in the Star Luo Empire.

Even the Star Luo Emperor was puzzled. This Lingyu Team was one that even their Star Luo Royal Academy might not be able to defeat, so what about the team of the other prodigy from the Sword Sect? What kind of strength would they have? The Star Luo Emperor suddenly regretted giving the Sword Sect a spot, since the strength the Sword Sect had shown made it difficult for them to see any hope of winning the championship.

However, it seems that it wasn't all for nothing. After all, his son received guidance and has just broken through from level 49 to level 50. It's a mixed blessing.

Spirit City, Pope's Palace.

There were only five people inside the magnificent golden hall. At the head of the table sat Bibi Dong, the current Pope of the Spirit Hall, and to her left was Yue Guan, the Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, who was dressed in golden armor but was also quite alluring and poised.

Below, in the main hall, three talented young men knelt on one knee. They were the three Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall: Saintess Hu Liena, and the captains of the Spirit Academy team Xie Yue and Yan.

"Get up." Bibi Dong glanced at the three young people below. Her eyes showed little emotion, but her lively yet slightly concealed gaze revealed that she was in a good mood.

"Nana, I heard you've been having trouble eating lately? This isn't something Spirit Hall Saintess should be thinking about, you know?" Bibi Dong said softly, but the moment she said those words, she was inexplicably stunned.

Back then... did that villain say the same thing to me? What is my mindset now? Am I the same as that villain back then? Will I ultimately become the dragon-slaying hero, or will my original intentions remain unchanged despite all the changes in the world?

Hu Liena dared not look up at her teacher, lowering her head even further. "Teacher, this disciple... this disciple is just a little worried about him..."

Looking at Hu Liena 'Hu Liena expression and hearing her words, Bibi Dong felt a strange emotion for a moment, but she quickly recovered and acted as if nothing had happened.

Bibi Dong's tone remained unchanged, still calm. "I understand your thoughts, but if you focus all your attention on one man, how will you make progress? I know Ao Yue's abilities, and I can see his ambition. If you continue like this, be careful he won't look down on you anymore."

Bibi Dong did not advise them to separate. Firstly, it was the general trend, and she did want to win over the Sword Sect. Secondly, she had her umbrella torn apart before, and this time she wanted to provide shade for her disciple.

Hu Liena was slightly taken aback, and after a long silence, she nodded. "I understand, teacher."

Bibi Dong knew Hu Liena's personality; once the other party listened, no matter what she thought afterward, she would keep it to herself and work hard on her own.

Then Bibi Dong took out a letter and handed it to Hu Liena Hu Liena, who took it and read it carefully.

After a long while, Hu Liena's expression changed slightly, and she handed the letter to her brother, Xie Yue.

Bibi Dong's voice rang out again. "According to what Ao Yue said about his younger brother's name being Oscar, and combined with the information compiled by Bishop Salas, it can be basically determined that Shrek Academy is the academy where his younger brother Oscar is located."

"However, Shrek Academy's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. Based on the strength they have shown so far, including one level 55 Spirit King and three Soul Ancestor, if we also include Oscar and the other three little guys who have not yet appeared, they will have at least two Spirit Kings, and their Soul Power Level will not be low."

Bibi Dong finished speaking, she met Hu Liena's gaze and asked, "Nana, are you confident in facing such an opponent?"

Hu Liena's mind was still preoccupied with that level 55 Spirit King. They were both young people, yet someone had already reached the Spirit King Realm at such a young age? A level 55 Spirit King at seventeen years old, while Hu Liena herself was only level 45 at seventeen. What kind of talent was this?

If one of the team members is already at level 55, what about Oscar, the captain? How terrifying would his strength be? Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena came back to her senses, and her pale yellow eyes flickered.

However, she quickly regained her composure. Shrek Academy was indeed strong, but firstly, that was just speculation; secondly, was Ao Yue weak? Was their Spirit Hall Academy Team weak? So what if they had two Spirit Kings? She and her brother also had their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Their Spirit Hall Academy's lineup of three Spirit Kings and four Soul Ancestor was enough to sweep away all their peers' geniuses! Hu Liena replied firmly, "Teacher, Nana is confident that this year's championship will still belong to the Spirit Hall!"

Xie Yue and Yan also said at the same time, "Your Majesty, we will do everything in our power to defend the glory of the Spirit Hall!"

Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction, then looked towards the door. "In that case, I'll give you another layer of insurance."

Hu Liena and the other two were somewhat confused by Bibi Dong's words. The next moment, the doors of the main hall opened, and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei walked in with a middle-aged man who looked to be about fifty years old.

The middle-aged man had an ordinary appearance, dressed in simple clothes, with a buzz cut, a straight nose and a square mouth. At first glance, he seemed aloof and detached from worldly affairs, giving people a great sense of distance.

However, upon closer inspection, one will find that he seems to be just an ordinary person: he is just pretending to be aloof in order to appear profound.

Just as Hu Liena and the other two were sizing up the unfamiliar middle-aged man, Bibi Dong concealed her special feelings towards him and calmly said, "This is Grandmaster, you can also call her that. He is one of the elders of the Spirit Hall and is proficient in various theories and training. He will give you special training for the next two months. How much you can learn depends entirely on your own understanding."

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena and the other two were startled. The middle-aged man's image became even more imposing. To become an elder of the Spirit Hall, one must possess extraordinary strength and have made outstanding contributions to the Spirit Hall.

Hu Liena and the other two bowed respectfully to the Grandmaster and said, "Greetings, Grandmaster. We will be trained under your Grandmaster and hope that you will impart all your knowledge to Grandmaster!"

Seeing how these three outstanding young talents treated him with such courtesy, Yu Xiaogang suddenly felt a sense of relief. Perhaps he should have come here much earlier.

That disciple I once placed so much hope in... Compared to him, that former disciple seems like a complete ingrate.

I had taught him with great care for six years, but he left me for only three months before switching to another teacher. Not only did he not acknowledge me as his teacher, but he also listened to the words of a child.

And that little brat, not only did he steal his apprentice who was supposed to prove his future, but he also slandered him as someone with shallow knowledge, a fraudster who stole fame and fortune.

Is Yu Xiaogang a person of shallow knowledge? Is he a fraud and a charlatan? The fruits of my decades of dedicated research and theoretical study are the result of my lifelong efforts!

Since you, Tang San, are not the real deal and have betrayed your master, then don't blame me for imparting all my knowledge to others! The Grandmaster helped the three up, his voice somewhat stiff. "No need for formalities. In the time to come, you will truly understand the power and professionalism of the Soul Master profession!"

Faced with the Grandmaster's words, Hu Liena and the other two were somewhat bewildered. Didn't they understand enough? As the most outstanding Golden Generation trio in the history of the Spirit Hall Academy, Hu Liena felt that she already knew the profession of Soul Master very well. However, this Grandmaster was arranged by their teacher, so even if she had many questions in her heart, she had no way to refute him.

After giving his instructions, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan led Hu Liena and the other two away, leaving only Pope Bibi Dong and Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang in the entire hall, without even a single guard.

Bibi Dong put away her scepter, adopted a more languid posture, and sat on the head seat, her gaze falling on Yu Xiaogang: "Are you satisfied now?"

Yu Xiaogang exchanged a somewhat awkward glance with Bibi Dong, then quickly turned his head away. "Thank you. I never thought that after all these decades, you would still be the one who truly accepts me."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong couldn't help but think of the information sent back by Ghost Douluo. She gave Yu Xiaogang a slightly sarcastic sneer, "No need to thank me, you should thank yourself. However, although I believe in your abilities, if you want to gain a foothold here, you still have to make them believe in your abilities."

"These three children are the most talented in the history of the Spirit Hall Academy. Nana is also my personal disciple. As long as you have the ability to make them believe in you, you will be able to make the name of Grandmaster famous throughout the Spirit Hall and even the continent in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists, let out a long sigh, and then slowly replied, "I understand, I will not let you down."

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he straightened his clothes, turned around and walked out of the main hall. Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang's back as he turned away, hesitant to speak, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

However, just as Yu Xiaogang was about to leave the main hall, he paused and his voice slowly came. "Although I don't know what you've been through all these years, I can guarantee that I will not back down this time."

"You... get some rest..."

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he walked straight out of the main hall. Since Bibi Dong had given him this right and this opportunity to prove himself, he would seize it and make everyone, including that ungrateful disciple, regret it for the rest of their lives.

When Bibi Dong was seated at the head of the table, heard Yu Xiaogang's last words, she was slightly taken aback. After Yu Xiaogang left completely, a smile inexplicably appeared on her face, and her thoughts returned to half a month ago.

At that time, she personally went out to choose the Fifth Spirit Ring for Hu Liena, whom she regarded as her daughter. When the two went out alone, she lost her Pope majesty and Bibi Dong talked to Hu Liena like a mother.

After successfully obtaining the Fifth Spirit Ring for Hu Liena, the two encountered the critically injured and dying Yu Xiaogang on their way back.

Bibi Dong's feelings at that time could only be described as a roller coaster. The man she had been longing for would actually meet her in this way. Bibi Dong did not expect was that Yu Xiaogang would break through the level 30 barrier after this life-and-death crisis. He only needed to add one more Soul Ring to advance to the Soul Elder realm.

For Yu Xiaogang, this experience was also a tremendous stroke of luck.

After being betrayed by his ungrateful apprentice and mocked by Oscar, Yu Xiaogang went through a period of confusion for half a year. In the end, he suddenly came to his senses and began to regroup on his own, embarking on the path of perfecting his theory.

Since Oscar said he hadn't put it into practice, then I'll go and put it into practice myself. With my level 29 Soul Power and all that common sense, although I can't study high-level Soul Beast yet, studying hundred-year-old ones shouldn't be too much of a problem.

However, after more than a year of hard work and practice, Yu Xiaogang proved most of the theories with his own experience. Although it was just an ordinary hundred-year-old Soul Beast, it was the beginning of a new world for Yu Xiaogang.

He was starting to vaguely agree with Oscar's sarcastic remarks: the theories of his predecessors were indeed a shortcut to learning, but they still needed to be perfected through his own practice before they could become his own.

However, Yu Xiaogang. First of all, he was powerless and limited in resources, and he was only level 29. Although he had new ideas and thoughts, he did not have the ability to put them into action.

He can no longer return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, or rather, even if he did, no one would provide him with so many resources for someone who can only remain at the Soul Grandmaster level for his entire life, not even if his father is the sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

However, that's just Yu Xiaogang's personality; he never gives up. Since his friend Flender and his family are unreliable, he thought of Liu Erlong again and happened to overhear some news about Liu Erlong.

However, to his surprise, just as he was about to put aside his awkward experience with Liu Erlong and go to find Liu Erlong, he discovered that the Blue Tyrant Academy founded by Liu Erlong had inexplicably become Shrek Academy.

Furthermore, Yu Xiaogang witnessed Flender and Liu Erlong traveling together, their intimate words and actions hardly resembling those of a good older brother towards his younger sister. These experiences nearly broke Yu Xiaogang, leaving him depressed for another three months. Yu Xiaogang then decided to walk his own path alone.

Furthermore, he knew even more how powerful his own Martial Soul was. If he could activate the bloodline of his Martial Soul, even though he was already fifty years old, he still had the potential to become a powerful figure.

The only thing he lacks now is opportunity, that kind of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Of course, by this time Yu Xiaogang was already somewhat mentally unstable, and all of this was just his delusion.

However, what Yu Xiaogang himself did not expect was that he actually encountered this opportunity.

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.