Only when Tang San's anxious shout rang out—"Teacher! Dodge!"—did he suddenly snap back to his senses.
But everything was already too late.
Yu Xiaogang possessed neither Tang San's agility nor Dai Mubai's defenses. He could only watch helplessly as several Bone-Piercing Nails shot toward his chest and thighs.
Several muffled pfft sounds rang out as the hidden weapons struck their targets with precision. Their sharp tips pierced through his clothes and buried themselves deep in his flesh.
"Ah—!"
A piercing agony instantly swept through his entire body. Worse still, the poison on the hidden weapons spread rapidly, an icy numbness crawling from the wounds through every limb and bone.
Yu Xiaogang convulsed in pain. His legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground, clutching his wounds and rolling around on the spot. His miserable screams echoed throughout the Spirit Arena exit.
"Teacher!"
Tang San's face turned deathly pale. Without a second thought, he lunged to Yu Xiaogang's side and reached out tremblingly to pull out the hidden weapons.
But the moment his fingertips touched a Bone-Piercing Nail, Yu Xiaogang shoved him away in agony.
"Don't touch it! It hurts... it hurts so much!"
The crowd of onlookers completely erupted. Watching Yu Xiaogang roll about on the ground, their remarks grew increasingly harsh.
"Isn't this karma for stealing someone else's achievements?"
"He has no ability himself, yet he raised a disciple who relies on sneak attacks. Now he's been wounded by his own disciple's hidden weapons. He deserves it!"
Xue Tianxing stood not far away, watching the scene coldly. His voice was not loud, yet everyone heard it clearly.
"Tang San, this is what you brought upon yourselves."
His gaze swept over the panicked Tang San, filled with undisguised contempt.
"If you've got the ability, fight openly and fairly. If