Misleading Disciples: Yu Xiaogang

Tang San had never expected that Xiao Wu's identity was actually a transformed soul beast, and he looked at her with an equally astonished gaze.

"Xiao Wu, you are actually a transformed soul beast!"

Zhu Zhuqing also blurted out in surprise, even subconsciously taking a step back.

Just as Xiao Wu felt as though the entire world had abandoned her, Collei's voice rang out.

"Everyone, please remain quiet!"

Collei's words caused Tang San to swallow the comfort he had intended to offer Xiao Wu.

"The Akademiya has already abandoned such discrimination. If anyone dares to cause trouble here, Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali will bestow divine punishment upon you."

The moment the words "divine punishment" were spoken, everyone fell silent like cicadas in winter; the people of the Douluo Continent still held immense awe for the gods.

This reverence for the divine outweighed the greed in their hearts.

In truth, those words were not Collei's own; she was merely relaying Ouyang Kong's instructions, and she had also received orders from him to bring Xiao Wu to see him.

"Yan, keep watch. Xiao Wu, come with me."

"Wait a moment, where are you taking Xiao Wu? I'm going too!"

Collei glanced at Tang San and nodded.

"Very well!"

Collei first brought Tang San and Xiao Wu to Tighnari's side, arriving just in time to hear him dismantling Yu Xiaogang point by point.

"First, the three questions you answered have significant flaws. Beyond Tool Souls and Beast Souls, there is another category: Body Souls. Furthermore, as a scholar, you should not draw definitive conclusions when you are uncertain, lest you mislead others.

"Although Innate Soul Power is positively correlated with soul quality, it is not determined by it. Based on current theories, Innate Soul Power is at least also related to physical and mental strength.

"Similarly, the age of a soul ring is also related to the quality of the soul, physical strength, and mental strength.

"Soul quality, physical strength, and mental strength are a trinity; one must view the problem as a whole."

Yu Xiaogang was rendered speechless for a moment, but Tighnari continued.

"If it were only this, you might still be able to enter the Amurta to study, as your theoretical foundation is not entirely without merit.

"However, your attitude toward theoretical research is deeply problematic. I have seen many people like you—faking data in papers just to achieve results. This is a practice that all scholars find shameful.

"If you truly wish to be a research-oriented scholar, you must first correct your attitude.

"A true master always maintains the heart of an apprentice, but it is quite clear that you do not."

Tighnari shook his head, ceasing his lecture to Yu Xiaogang, and turned his gaze toward Collei, noticing Tang San and Xiao Wu as well.

Tang San's expression was extremely unsightly.

"You speak of my teacher this way—do you not think you are going too far?"

"Hm? I am merely stating facts. Moreover, given his theoretical level and attitude, he is very likely to lead others astray. Could you release your soul for me to see?"

Tighnari was quite kind-hearted; after all, in his eyes, Tang San was merely a child of twelve or thirteen, and adults do not typically hold grudges against children.

Tang San thought for a moment and released his Blue Silver Grass soul.

After Tighnari examined it carefully, his brows could not help but furrow.

"Was it he who chose your soul rings for you?"

Tang San nodded.

"Sigh! Truly leading others astray! It is fortunate that your Blue Silver Grass is not ordinary, otherwise, you might already be in mortal danger."

Tang San's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief.

"Teacher, the records indicate his soul is an unawakened Blue Silver Emperor."

"That explains it. Ordinary Blue Silver Grass does not possess such strong life attributes. If one were to attach a poison-attribute soul ring to ordinary Blue Silver Grass, the essence of the life-attribute soul would be contaminated.

"As I said earlier, soul quality, physical strength, and mental strength are a trinity.

"If the essence of the soul is contaminated by poison, the body will also be poisoned—this is what we call 'soul poison.' I have encountered this situation twice before."

Tighnari was naturally referring to the grandfather and granddaughter, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

"Your soul is an unawakened Blue Silver Emperor; its life attributes are stronger and can suppress the poison. But if you continue to attach poison-attribute soul rings, once the poison attribute surpasses the life attribute, you will undoubtedly face a life-threatening crisis."

Tang San had lived two lives, after all, and he could tell whether Tighnari was deceiving him or not.

At this moment, a hint of resentment toward Yu Xiaogang appeared in his eyes.

Tighnari suddenly turned to Yu Xiaogang, frowning as he said, "Not only is your academic attitude flawed, but your character is also deeply problematic. Have you been treating this child as your own experimental subject?"

Yu Xiaogang did not speak, but his changing complexion said everything.

"Hmph, you should be grateful that you are not part of the Akademiya, or else Cyno would certainly be looking for you to have a 'chat.' The Akademiya does not welcome people like you. Please leave."

Yu Xiaogang was driven out, and Flender and Liu Erlong remained willing to stand by his side.

Zhao Wuji and the others also departed together, while Ma Hongjun and Oscar, having grown up at Shrek Academy, naturally had to stand with the academy.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, however, hesitated; the Shrek Seven Devils had clearly fallen apart, and getting into the Akademiya might be their only chance to escape their fate.

In the end, they remained to continue the assessment, doing their utmost to gain entry into the Akademiya.

After Tighnari sent Yu Xiaogang away, he asked Collei what she needed him for.

"Teacher, the Grand Sage asked me to bring her to an audience."

Seeing Tighnari look at her, Xiao Wu was still nervous, but Tighnari smiled.

"Don't be nervous. Your name is Xiao Wu, and do you have two younger brothers named Daming and Erming?"

"Ah? How do you know? What did you do to them!"

"Don't get excited. They've already been incorporated by the Akademiya and are working under those people now. You'll see them if you have a chance to go to the main academy in the future. Collei, take her there."

"Okay, stay close to me."

Collei led Xiao Wu and Tang San to see Ouyang Kong, while Tighnari continued to preside over the assessment. Soon, it was Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's turn.

"Tell me about your situation, and I'll determine the assessment content."

"We will use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill? That is indeed a topic worth researching. Are you prepared to delve deeply into this topic?"

"Yes! Yes!"

Dai Mubai still wanted to hide it, but Zhu Zhuqing understood that telling the truth might be better at this moment.

"It's like this, due to our identities, we hope to enter the Akademiya for protection. As for research, we will do our best."

Tighnari nodded at Zhu Zhuqing. Honesty was a great virtue.

"What are the conditions for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

"Mutual understanding!" ×2

"What is the essence of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai looked at each other. They were typical examples of knowing what but not why.