Yu Xiaogang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Xiaogang (玉小刚)
Alias(es)	“Grandmaster”; “Master of Theory”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy; direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan 8
Occupation/Role	Soul Master theorist and academy master
Soul Power	Level 29 Soul Grand Master 2 8
Martial Soul	Luo Sanpao 3 27
Status	Alive; reconstructing his stolen theories and illustrated guides 32
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Yu Xiaogang is a level 29 Soul Grand Master who presents himself as the “Grandmaster,” relying on his Martial Soul theories and social standing as the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s sect master. He was once Bibi Dong’s first love, giving him influential connections despite his poor cultivation progress. His Martial Soul mutated into Luo Sanpao, a result that fuels his resentment toward more successful mutations. 3 8

At Ye Feng’s Martial Soul awakening, Yu Xiaogang immediately took interest in the child’s mutated Light and Shadow Martial Soul. He declared that its apparent light-and-shadow conflict would make it self-collapse and prevent Ye Feng from reaching Soul Emperor, then offered his own “correct guidance.” 1

Ye Feng publicly corrected his assessment: Light and Shadow was a pure light-element shadow Martial Soul, not a dual-attribute one. When Ye Feng challenged Yu Xiaogang’s lack of successful disciples and exposed his level as only 29, Yu Xiaogang was left humiliated before the Nuoding City Martial Soul Branch staff. 2

Personality

Yu Xiaogang is proud, status-conscious, and deeply invested in being recognized as an authority. He frequently adopts a composed, superior posture—hands behind his back, chin raised—while treating his theories as definitive even when challenged. 1 8 22

His interest in Ye Feng is shaped by envy as well as a desire to validate his own ideas. He reacts bitterly to Ye Feng’s high innate soul power and beneficial mutation, particularly because his own clan-born Martial Soul mutation produced Luo Sanpao. 3

Despite repeated humiliation, he remains obsessive and persistent. After losing his notes and storage Soul Tool, he suppresses his resentment long enough to redraw the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls, believing that another gifted disciple could restore his reputation. 29 32

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul Theory

Yu Xiaogang has accumulated theoretical knowledge on Martial Souls and Soul Beasts, including illustrated guides that Ye Feng considers genuinely valuable.

• Formulated the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls, which he regards as the foundation of his reputation. 8 32
• Identified three high-level light-attribute healing Soul Beasts: Holy Light Lily, Radiant Sacred Beetle, and Radiance Sprite. 32
• Possessed detailed Soul Beast illustrated guides compiled by generations of Martial Soul Hall powerhouses. 31
• His conclusions about Ye Feng’s Martial Soul are repeatedly disputed or manipulated by Ye Feng; Yu advocated a support/healing path and dismissed its offensive potential. 1 8 22

Soul Master Cultivation

Yu Xiaogang is a level 29 Soul Grand Master, having remained at that bottleneck for much of his life. 2 8

• Possesses the Martial Soul Luo Sanpao. 3 27
• Remains physically vulnerable to a prepared ambush; Ye Feng, then at level 17, knocked him unconscious with a single soul-power-infused punch before Yu could summon his Martial Soul. 27
• His routine is notably rigid and predictable, allowing Ye Feng to choose an ambush location and timing. 27

Equipment / Items

• Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges — A conspicuous storage Soul Tool belt. Ye Feng steals it after attacking Yu Xiaogang. 28 29
• Soul Beast illustrated guides — Detailed reference materials later used by Ye Feng to research suitable Soul Beasts. 29 31 32
• Manuscripts of the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls — Yu Xiaogang’s life’s work; the loss of the original material forces him to recreate it from memory. 29 32
• Over 1,000 Gold Soul Coins — Stored in the stolen Soul Tool. 29

Relationships

• Ye Feng — Antagonistic target of Yu Xiaogang’s attempted guidance. Yu repeatedly tries to direct Ye Feng toward a support path and assert authority over him; their conflict ends with Yu Xiaogang being ambushed, beaten, and robbed. 1 8 11 22 27 29
• Ma Xiunuo — Nuoding City Martial Soul Branch Master. Ma Xiunuo knows Yu Xiaogang’s true level, disapproves of his conduct toward Ye Feng, and worries that he may retaliate against the child. 2 3
• Bibi Dong — Yu Xiaogang’s former first love and the current Pope of Martial Soul Hall. 8
• Dean Su — Tends to Yu Xiaogang after his ambush and informs him that the attacker escaped. 29
• Tang San — Yu Xiaogang is positioned as a potential mentor and protective figure for Tang San due to his clan and Martial Soul Hall connections. 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ye Feng’s Martial Soul Awakening

Yu Xiaogang enters the Nuoding City Martial Soul Branch during Ye Feng’s awakening and dismisses the newly awakened Light and Shadow Martial Soul as fundamentally defective. His claims are publicly dismantled by Ye Feng, damaging his standing before the branch staff. 1 2

Attempts to Direct Ye Feng’s Growth

He waits for Ye Feng at Nuoding Academy and claims to have spent two months researching Light and Shadow. He insists that light attributes are inherently suited to healing and support, attempting to steer Ye Feng away from an assault-oriented path. 7 8

When Ye Feng prepares to hunt his first Soul Ring alone, Yu Xiaogang warns that the decision will ruin his future. Ye Feng rejects the advice and later deceives him into revealing information on suitable healing Soul Beasts. 11 22

Loss of Authority at Nuoding Academy

Yu Xiaogang attempts to use Ye Feng’s academy-student status to demand respect and threaten consequences. Ye Feng’s early graduation removes any authority Yu Xiaogang believes he holds over him, leaving him able to offer only an empty threat. 23 24

Ambush and Theft

Before leaving Nuoding City, Ye Feng disguises himself, ambushes Yu Xiaogang, and knocks him unconscious. Ye Feng then steals the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges storage belt along with Yu Xiaogang’s wealth, guides, and theoretical manuscripts. 27 28 29

The robbery becomes a major source of public gossip and mockery in Nuoding City. Yu Xiaogang vows revenge but focuses on recreating his stolen Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls and reference materials. 29 32