Yu Xiaogang's mind went blank.
In fact, he had long suspected Liu Erlong's background, but he needed that powerful Three-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill too much, and he also needed Liu Erlong's companionship and admiration too much, so he kept deceiving himself, pretending that he knew nothing, and suppressing all his doubts in his heart.
But now, in front of thousands of people in Nuoding City, Qian Renxue personally tore away his fig leaf. All his pretense, all his pride, shattered into pieces at this moment.
Enraged, he completely lost his mind, violently unleashing his soul power and lunging at Qian Renxue like a madman. "I'll kill you, you bitch!"
But as soon as he took a step forward, an invisible barrier of soul power suddenly appeared in front of Qian Renxue. Yu Xiaogang crashed into it solidly and was instantly thrown back by the huge recoil, crashing heavily onto the hard stone slab of the high platform.
Luo Can, sitting in the audience, slowly withdrew his raised hand, giving him a cold glance. " In the Debate Arena, resorting to violence when you can't win an argument, Yu Xiaogang, is this your style of Grandmaster?"
"Pah! What a load of crap! You resort to violence when you can't win an argument!"
"A Grandmaster, my foot! I think he's a rogue Grandmaster!"
"With my own cousin... Ugh, just thinking about it makes me sick!"
"You plagiarize other people's theories and still dare to be so arrogant?"
"Get out of the Nuoding Academy! Our college doesn't need scum like you!"
The surrounding area instantly erupted in chaos. Scorn, ridicule, and chatter surged in like a tidal wave, completely engulfing Yu Xiaogang from all directions.
He lay on the ground, awkwardly raising his head to look at the contemptuous and mocking gazes of everyone around him, listening to the vile gossip. He felt dizzy and his ears were ringing.
His reputation, which he valued above all his life, his proud Martial Soul Theory, and the shameful and sordid things he had kept hidden all his life were all torn to shreds in public.
He was too ashamed to stay there any longer.
Yu Xiaogang scrambled to his feet, covered his face with his sleeve, and amidst the pointing fingers and laughter of the crowd, he squeezed out of the throng and fled Nuoding Academy like a madman.
This theoretical debate, which caused a sensation throughout Nuoding City, ultimately ended with Yu Xiaogang's disgrace.
On the high platform, Qian Renxue put away the book in her hand, walked quickly to Luo Can's side, her eyes filled with barely suppressed pleasure.
The pent-up frustration and resentment from his past life were finally released completely at this moment.
She looked up towards the direction of the Pope Palace in Spirit City, a faint smile playing on her lips, "See that? This is the man you loved and protected your whole life. In the end, he's just a selfish clown."
I really wish you could see this with your own eyes.
"Master... Madam! You're amazing! Yu Xiaogang was speechless after you roasted him!" Tang Ya squeezed in, her eyes full of excitement and admiration.
Luo Can chuckled and ruffled her hair. Just as he was about to speak, Su Yuntao strode over, bowed respectfully to Qian Renxue, and said to Luo Can, "Brother Luo, your wife is truly amazing! Today has really broadened my horizons!"
He paused, then remembered his business and added, "Oh, by the way, I should let you know that I'm leaving in five days to help the children in the surrounding villages Spirit Awakening. If you want to take your daughter to see it, we can meet at the city gate early in the morning five days from now!"
Luo Can's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded with a smile, "Alright! Then I'll trouble you, Brother Su. See you at the city gate in five days."
The group parted ways at the academy gate. Luo Can and his two companions followed Yu Xiaogang's scent and chased after him. Not far away, they found Yu Xiaogang sitting dejectedly on the riverbank outside the city.
Hearing footsteps, Yu Xiaogang numbly raised his head, his eyes empty and lifeless as he looked at the three men. "What? Did you come here specifically to laugh at me?"
Qian Renxue took a step forward, looking down at him. "I just want to ask you, what was your purpose in approaching Bibi Dong in the first place?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang suddenly let out a strange chuckle, "Heh heh... Bibi Dong? That bitch... Wasn't she the one who kept saying she loved me, that my theories were unique? Wasn't she the one who vowed to walk with me down an unprecedented path?"
He was panting heavily, his eyes darting around. "Since she thinks so highly of me, so highly of me, what's wrong with me using her to enter the Spirit Hall's Library of Martial Soul Hall, to read those books that ordinary people can't access, to absorb the wisdom of the ancients, and to improve my own theories...? As the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, she has that kind of power and resources; isn't it only natural for her to help her 'lover'?!"
His tone suddenly turned sharp and resentful, filled with bitterness at being betrayed. "But what was the result?! That hypocritical bitch! She promised to leave with me, promised to give up everything to be with me! And what did I get?! What did she tell me she wanted to break up with me?! She called me a piece of trash! She told me to get out! She told me to stop getting in her way! Hahaha... Hahahaha! Women! They're all liars! They're all hypocritical bitches!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qian Renxue kicked him in the chest, sending him flying a great distance. At the same time, she removed her disguise, revealing her stunningly beautiful true appearance.
"Take a good look at me. Do I look familiar?" Qian Renxue stared at him coldly.
Yu Xiaogang clutched his chest, struggling to look at Qian Renxue's face, and froze instantly. He saw an incredibly familiar shadow on that face.
"You... you are Bibi Dong? No, the appearance is wrong, who are you?!" Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled, his eyes filled with terror.
Qian Renxue stepped forward and stomped hard on his chest, her eyes surging with intense hatred and malice. "Do you know? That woman broke up with you back then to save your life! Even when she was driven to the brink, her only thought was to protect you, and you, you coward, didn't even ask her a question when she was at her most desperate, and just ran away without looking back!"
During this time, she learned too much from Luo Can about the love and hatred between Bibi Dong, Qian Xunji, and Yu Xiaogang. It was this man in front of her who made her never feel maternal love since childhood, and indirectly caused the death of her father, making her childhood live in endless repression and pain.
"Impossible! You're talking nonsense! She clearly told me she wanted to break up with me, and even called me a piece of trash, telling me to stay out of her sight!" Yu Xiaogang shook his head frantically, screaming hysterically.
Qian Renxue slightly increased the pressure on her feet, Yu Xiaogang instantly let out a muffled groan, a metallic taste rising in his mouth.
She was too lazy to waste any more words on this good-for-nothing, and turned to wave at Luo Can: "Husband, proceed according to our previous plan."
Luo Can nodded and slowly stepped forward. A majestic Golden Dragon shadow instantly appeared behind him, followed by a scarlet Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring that suddenly lit up beneath his feet.
"What... what are you going to do!" Yu Xiaogang was terrified when he saw the scarlet Spirit Ring, and shrank back in fear.
"Eighth Soul Skill, Golden Dragon Seal!"
As Luo Can's voice fell, the Golden Dragon shadow behind him seemed to come alive, its golden vertical pupils locking onto Yu Xiaogang on the ground.
At that moment, the sounds of the wind and water all disappeared, and it seemed that only the terrifying dragon's might remained in the world.
The next second, a clear golden vertical line appeared on Yu Xiaogang's forehead. The instant the line took shape, his martial spirit Luo Sanpao, was uncontrollably forced out, trembling beside him.
A golden thread extended from the dragon shadow, one end connecting to Luo Can's body, and the other end firmly wrapped around Luo Sanpao's body. The Golden Dragon Seal was complete!
To Luo Can's surprise, the Golden Sacred Dragon's essence within Luo Sanpao's body was exceptionally pure. However, the essence was bound by several shackles. These restrictions didn't seem to be placed by outsiders; rather, it seemed as if it had actively degenerated to adapt to Yu Xiaogang's frail body.
"What a waste of a piece of trash, such a top-quality martial soul." Luo Can couldn't help but shake his head, feeling full of regret. Since Yu Xiaogang had wasted so many years, it would be a waste to leave this martial soul to him; he might as well keep it for himself.
He lowered his head, looked at Yu Xiaogang who was lying on the ground with a terrified expression, suddenly smiled, and asked, " Yu Xiaogang, do you want to break through to level 30?"
Yu Xiaogang, who had thought he was going to die, was stunned. Although he didn't know what Luo Can was trying to do, the words "break through level 30" were like a thunderbolt, giving rise to a glimmer of hope in his lifeless heart.
He suddenly raised his head, his voice trembling, and asked, "You... you can help me break through to level 30?"