Grandmaster

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Grandmaster
Alias(es)	Yu Xiaogang; 大师 (Dàshī)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy — trainer and teacher 129
Occupation/Role	Martial Soul theorist; Spirit Master instructor
Martial Soul	Luo San Pao — mutated Beast Martial Soul 25
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 10 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 Spirit Master	19	Awakened with only half a level of Soul Power and reached Level 29 with support from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; remained unable to cross into Level 30 for many years. 19
Level 63 Spirit Master	986	Present during Qin Feng's challenge against the god-inheriting Shrek Seven Devils. 986
Spirit Douluo level / just above Rank 80	1129, 1131	His later cultivation remained the lowest among the assembled high-level figures, despite finally reaching the Spirit Douluo stage. 1129 1131

Background / History

Yu Xiaogang devoted his life to researching Martial Souls and Spirit Master advancement despite his limited cultivation. His research included thirty-nine exceptional geniuses, 120 ordinary geniuses, and 3,200 ordinary Spirit Masters, from which he developed the Fastest and Slowest Advancement Theory. 19

At Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy, he accepted Tang San as his direct disciple. Qin Feng's unprecedented advancement and Two-Form Heavenly Gang Hammer immediately drew his attention; he identified the Martial Soul as extremely rare and warned Qin Feng not to reveal it before gaining the strength to protect himself. 19

He personally led Tang San and Qin Feng into the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain their first Spirit Rings. During the expedition, he taught them Spirit Ring compatibility and placed his research into practice by encouraging Tang San to absorb the Black Mandala Snake's ring despite its incompatibility with conventional assumptions about plant-type Martial Souls. 25 26 27

Grandmaster was later poisoned nearly to death by the Black Mandala Snake. Qin Feng saved him and revealed a Thousand-Year first Spirit Ring, forcing Grandmaster to confront the limitations of his long-held theory on Spirit Ring age limits. 32 37

At Shrek Academy, he became the students' trainer and continued to direct their development. He trusted Qin Feng and Tang San to arrange Shrek's tournament lineup, but Qin Feng repeatedly rejected his instruction and refused to become his disciple. 129 341 413

His relationship with Qin Feng increasingly deteriorated as Grandmaster challenged Qin Feng's independence, questioned his choices, and attempted to assert his authority as a teacher. Qin Feng later reminded him that, as a Shrek teacher, Grandmaster was also his employee. 722

After Tang San and the others inherited godhoods, Grandmaster attempted to direct their Seven-in-One Soul Fusion Skill. Tang San explained that Grandmaster could not command a fusion of divine souls, while Liu Erlong forcibly removed him from the danger zone. 1106

Personality

Grandmaster is intensely scholarly, methodical, and driven to prove Martial Soul theory through practical results. He was willing to challenge accepted doctrine when guiding Tang San's absorption of the Black Mandala Snake Spirit Ring, and Qin Feng's abnormal Spirit Rings made him reconsider the certainty of his own research. 27 37

He also possesses a strong need for recognition. He admits that his publications and efforts were motivated by a desire to prove that Yu Xiaogang was not worthless, and he takes particular pride in Tang San's achievements as his direct disciple. 200 986

His confidence often turns into stubbornness and bluntness. He speaks in absolutes, underestimates Qin Feng repeatedly, and struggles to accept that his theories no longer apply to higher divine powers. 982 1105 1106

Despite these flaws, Grandmaster is genuinely protective of Tang San and concerned for his students' cultivation and safety. He personally searched for suitable Spirit Rings, warned against dangerous absorption attempts, and feared Tang San would be harmed by reckless choices. 19 26 319

Abilities & Skills

Luo San Pao

Grandmaster's mutated Beast Martial Soul is an independent, pig-like creature with an oversized head, balloon-like body, golden coloring, and concealed majesty. 25

• Can manifest separately from Grandmaster's body, unlike an ordinary Beast Martial Soul. 25
• Its powerful flatulence attacks can defeat Netherworld Wolves and slow the Black Mandala Snake. 26 27
• Its unusual mutated form is a source of embarrassment to Grandmaster, though it remains useful in combat. 25 26

Martial Soul Theory

Grandmaster is a renowned theorist whose research focuses on Martial Souls, Spirit Ring selection, absorption limits, and Spirit Master progression. 19

• Developed the Fastest and Slowest Advancement Theory through extensive research data. 19
• Identified the Two-Form Heavenly Gang Hammer and recognized the danger its rarity posed to Qin Feng. 19
• Evaluates Spirit Ring compatibility based on Martial Soul development paths, such as toughness and defense for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and strength for Qin Feng's hammer. 26
• Used Tang San's absorption of the Black Mandala Snake ring to test his theory that plant-type Martial Souls could absorb non-plant Spirit Rings. 27
• His established first-ring age limit was disproven by Qin Feng's Thousand-Year first Spirit Ring. 37

Instruction and Strategy

Grandmaster provides Spirit Master training, theoretical guidance, and tactical oversight.

• Led Tang San and Qin Feng through the Soul Hunting Forest and taught them how to identify and absorb Spirit Rings. 25 26
• Became Shrek Academy's trainer and set competitive training requirements. 129 350
• Entrusted Qin Feng and Tang San with organizing Shrek's tournament lineup. 341
• Could guide the Shrek team's earlier Seven-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but could not direct their later divine Seven-in-One Soul Fusion Skill. 1106

Equipment / Items

• Soul Hunting Forest token — Used to gain entry to the Soul Hunting Forest with Tang San and Qin Feng. 25

Relationships

• Tang San — Direct disciple. Grandmaster mentors Tang San's cultivation, uses him to validate Martial Soul theory, and remains deeply protective of him. 19 27 319
• Qin Feng — Tang San's elder brother and a gifted student Grandmaster repeatedly sought to mentor. Qin Feng rejected his teachings, leading to a long-running and increasingly hostile relationship. 129 413 722
• Bibi Dong — Former lover whose relationship with Grandmaster became strained by their opposing positions and Tang San's connection to Spirit Hall's enemies. 525 526
• Flender — Longtime companion and fellow member of the Golden Iron Triangle; Flender repeatedly tries to protect Grandmaster from the consequences of his provocations. 988 1131
• Liu Erlong — Fellow member of the Golden Iron Triangle who cares for Grandmaster but openly criticizes his pride, stubbornness, and dangerous overconfidence. 989 1105
• Dugu Bo — Frequently challenges Grandmaster's absolute predictions and confidence in his own theory. 1130 1131

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy and Soul Hunting Forest

Grandmaster becomes Tang San's teacher, identifies Qin Feng's rare Martial Soul, and takes both boys to acquire Spirit Rings. His theories are tested through Tang San's Black Mandala Snake ring and challenged by Qin Feng's Thousand-Year first ring. 19 25 27 37

Shrek Academy Training

He becomes Shrek's trainer, oversees the students' growth, and attempts to shape Qin Feng's mentality and methods. Qin Feng's refusal to accept him as a master becomes a recurring source of tension. 129 360 413

Conflict with Qin Feng

Grandmaster repeatedly questions Qin Feng's choices, independence, and lack of interest in godhood. His attempts to belittle Qin Feng culminate in him being caught in the aftermath of Qin Feng's overwhelming Ninth Soul Skill. 982 986 988

Divine Era

After Tang San and the others become gods, Grandmaster tries to reclaim a directing role by commanding their Seven-in-One Soul Fusion Skill. The group makes clear that his earlier Martial Soul theory cannot govern a fusion of divine souls. 1104 1106

Notable Quotes

“If Qin Feng and the others can return this afternoon, I'll twist off my head and let you use it as a chamber pot.” 1130

Trivia

• Grandmaster's Martial Soul, Luo San Pao, is powerful enough to aid in battle despite its comical pig-like appearance and flatulence-based attacks. 25 26
• Qin Feng's Thousand-Year first Spirit Ring was so anomalous that Grandmaster called Qin Feng a “trampler” of his Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul theory. 37