Yu Xiaogang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Xiaogang (玉小刚)
Alias(es)	Grandmaster
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan (family) 39 40
Occupation/Role	Shrek Academy teacher and martial soul theorist 36
Status	Captured by Ye Xian and held in Martial Soul Hall's Frozen Death Prison 51 53 55
First Appearance	Chapter 36

Background / History

Yu Xiaogang worked as a teacher and researcher at Shrek Academy. His research notes covered soul-ring combinations, martial soul mutation data, and hypotheses; he was attempting to help Tang San overcome bottlenecks in soul-power cultivation and martial soul control through theory. 36

Martial Soul Hall's edict erasing the Clear Sky Sect from the continent deeply shook him. He immediately feared the effect on Tang San, whose father and bloodline were tied to the sect, and began to regard the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as Martial Soul Hall's likely next target. 36 39

After Martial Soul Hall issued wanted notices for Tang Hao and Tang San, Xiaogang collapsed and spat blood from stress and exhaustion. With Liu Erlong, he rushed to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to persuade his father, Yu Yuanzhen, and the elders to join an alliance against Martial Soul Hall; he succeeded in convincing them before beginning the return journey to Heaven Dou City. 39 40 43

Ye Xian intercepted Xiaogang and Liu Erlong at Black Wind Gorge. Xiaogang was frozen in place and unable to protect Erlong when Ye Xian shattered her Crimson Dragon True Body with a single finger strike. 44

During the ensuing confrontation, Ye Xian publicly compared Xiaogang's Analysis of the Ten Core Competencies of Spirit Souls with the Martial Soul Hall secret archive's Treatise on the Origin of Spirit Souls. The projected texts showed more than ninety-percent similarity in their core content, destroying Xiaogang's public reputation as the “Grandmaster.” 46 47

As Ye Xian escaped Tang Chen through a Space Rift, an ice claw seized Xiaogang and dragged him away. He was brought to the Frozen Death Prison, where Ye Xian presented him to the imprisoned Bibi Dong, triggering a bitter confrontation over their past and Liu Erlong. 51 53 54

Appearance

By the time of his interception, Xiaogang was physically frail from sustained worry, travel, and mental strain. His face was pale, his lips were cracked, and he appeared barely able to endure the harsh journey through Black Wind Gorge. 43

• Pale complexion and cracked lips during the return from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. 43
• His weakened body was easily immobilized by Ye Xian's cold aura. 44
• In the Frozen Death Prison, he is described as curled on the ice, shivering and mentally devastated. 53 55

Personality

Xiaogang is deeply invested in research and in Tang San's growth, responding to Tang San's cultivation obstacles by seeking theoretical solutions. He regards Tang San as his own son and acts urgently when he believes Tang San or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are in danger. 36 40

His resolve falters under overwhelming pressure. The destruction of the Clear Sky Sect, the wanted notice for Tang San, Ye Xian's assault on Liu Erlong, and the exposure of his theories each push him into shock, despair, or physical collapse. 36 39 44 47

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul Theory

Xiaogang is known as the “Grandmaster” for his work on martial soul and soul-ring theory.

• Researched soul-ring combinations, martial soul mutation data, and cultivation hypotheses. 36
• Authored Analysis of the Ten Core Competencies of Spirit Souls, a work widely treated as a major theoretical text. 46
• Ye Xian revealed that its core sections closely matched the restricted Treatise on the Origin of Spirit Souls held in Martial Soul Hall's archives. 46

Soul Power

Xiaogang's stated soul-power rank is twenty-nine, leaving him unable to oppose the high-level combatants at Black Wind Gorge. 45

• He was frozen and restrained by Ye Xian's cold power without being able to defend himself. 44
• No combat-capable martial soul or soul skill is documented in the provided material.

Relationships

• Tang San — Teacher and spiritual mentor; Xiaogang worries intensely over Tang San following the Clear Sky Sect's destruction and treats him as a son. Tang San remains devoted to him even after the plagiarism revelation. 36 40 51
• Liu Erlong — Reconciled lover and traveling companion. She attempts to protect Xiaogang from Ye Xian and is severely injured in the attempt. 40 44 53
• Bibi Dong — Former lover whose unresolved feelings turn into fury and jealousy when she learns of Xiaogang's reconciliation with Liu Erlong. 53 54
• Yu Yuanzhen — Father and leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Xiaogang persuades him to support resistance to Martial Soul Hall, but Yu Yuanzhen is later humiliated by the exposure of Xiaogang's alleged plagiarism. 40 43 46
• Flender — Xiaogang's closest friend; Flender supports his departure for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and is devastated when Xiaogang is captured. 39 52
• Ye Xian — Enemy and captor. Ye Xian ridicules Xiaogang's theories, publicly exposes the similarity between his work and Martial Soul Hall archives, then abducts him into Martial Soul Hall custody. 44 46 51

Story Role / Major Arcs

Clear Sky Sect Edict and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Mission

Xiaogang receives the Papal Edict declaring the Clear Sky Sect removed from the continent, fears for Tang San, and concludes that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan must prepare for Martial Soul Hall's campaign. He and Liu Erlong travel to secure the clan's support. 36 39 40

Black Wind Gorge Interception

On the return journey, Ye Xian, Qian Renxue, and Yue Guan ambush Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. Xiaogang is immobilized, watches Erlong suffer a crushing defeat, and is later targeted for rescue by Yu Yuanzhen and allied Titled Douluo. 43 44 45

Exposure of the “Grandmaster”

Ye Xian uses a soul-power projection to compare Xiaogang's published theories with Martial Soul Hall's secret texts. Xiaogang denies the accusation, but the displayed evidence causes his supporters, students, father, and Liu Erlong to lose faith in him. 46 47

Capture and Frozen Death Prison

Ye Xian forcibly takes Xiaogang through a Space Rift after Tang Chen's intervention. In the Frozen Death Prison, Xiaogang is used to torment Bibi Dong and remains trapped beside her amid mutual resentment and despair. 51 53 54 55

Notable Quotes

“The Clear Sky Sect... removed from the continent!” 36

“No... impossible... this is impossible!” 36

“Teacher!” 51