Yu Xiaogang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Xiaogang (玉小刚)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan
Occupation/Role	Soul master; clan leader Yu Yuanzhen's younger son
Martial Soul	Luo Sanpao, a mutated Piglet Martial Soul with a claimed dragon bloodline; following his White-Level One Trial, it is restored from an external beast Martial Soul into a normal possessed Martial Soul form. 280
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nearly Rank 3	10	Reports that he is close to reaching rank 3 in soul power.
Rank 12	44	Absorbs a roughly six-hundred-year Void Thunder Gas-Swelling Dragon soul ring; gains two ranks and his first soul skill.
Rank 20	147	Breaks through after five months at the peak of rank 19, aided by extensive resources.
Second soul ring acquired	155	Absorbs an eight-hundred-year Thunder Poison Phantom Scale Python soul ring and gains a second soul skill.
Rank 21	155	Advances one rank after absorbing his second soul ring.
White-Level One Trial completed	280	Endures an enclosed cloud of Luo Sanpao's gas and receives restoration of his Martial Soul to a normal possessed form rather than a soul-power increase.

Background / History

Yu Xiaogang was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as Yu Yuanzhen's younger son. Unlike his elder brother Yu Xiaogan, who possesses the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul and high innate soul power, Yu Xiaogang awakened with only innate half-rank soul power and the mutated Piglet Martial Soul Luo Sanpao. The contrast left him deeply resentful of his own circumstances and envious of more gifted relatives. 38

He and Yu Changge share the same innate soul power and a similar mutated martial soul, but are distant relatives beyond five generations. Yu Xiaogang initially treats Yu Changge as an imaginary rival whose lower standing he can use to reassure himself. 2 38

After Yu Changge begins studying martial soul theory, Yu Xiaogang dismisses theory as unnecessary and urges him to focus solely on cultivation. His objections persist even after Yu Changge explains that knowledge is necessary to identify and select suitable soul beasts. 10 24

Yu Xiaogang's jealousy turns openly hostile as Yu Changge's progress becomes apparent. He invokes his status as the “young clan leader,” despite this title being self-proclaimed, and repeatedly attempts to diminish Yu Changge to restore his own confidence. 15 26

Yu Yuanzhen eventually forces Yu Xiaogang to apologize to Yu Xiaogan and Yu Changge's parents, slaps him for his conduct, and orders him to attend the clan school. The punishment does not significantly improve his attitude; he continues to accumulate resentment toward the clan and Yu Changge. 38 39

At rank 12, Yu Xiaogang obtains his first soul ring from a Void Thunder Gas-Swelling Dragon. Though the absorption succeeds, Luo Sanpao manifests a flammable fart-based soul skill rather than the breath attack he expected, subjecting him to further ridicule. 43 44

He later reaches rank 20 and chooses an eight-hundred-year Thunder Poison Phantom Scale Python for his second ring. The resulting skill again takes the form of a foul-smelling fart, this time with hypnotic effects, worsening his humiliation and alienation from the clan. 147 155

When Yu Changge is revealed as a renowned theoretical master, Spirit Hall Honorary Elder, Soul King, and victor over Tang Hao, Yu Xiaogang suffers repeated public breakdowns. He believes Yu Changge deliberately concealed a method for evolving their shared type of martial soul from him. 164 165 177 179

After Yu Changge returns to the clan, Yu Xiaogang confronts him in a frenzied state, accuses him of withholding the martial-soul cultivation method, and attempts to seize his collar. Yu Changge dismisses him and kicks him away. Yu Yuanzhen subsequently confines Yu Xiaogang over his conduct. 190 194

During this period, Yu Xiaogang also becomes jealous after learning that Bibi Dong is Yu Changge's girlfriend and a potentially valuable marriage alliance for the clan. His remarks provoke Yu Xiaogan, who warns that he may be expelled from the family if he continues to covet her. 198

Following several months of confinement, Yu Xiaogang is released with a gloomier outlook. Acknowledging that resources alone will not carry him through his bottleneck toward rank 30, he requests real-combat sparring from Yu Yuanzhen and specifically asks to train against Yu Xiaogan or Yu Luomian. Yu Yuanzhen arranges for Yu Xiaogan to serve as his sparring partner. 215

During a later reunion with Yu Changge, Yu Xiaogang reacts angrily when Yu Changge acknowledges Yu Xiaogan while ignoring him. Yu Xiaogan restrains him and bluntly explains that Yu Changge is treating him as Yu Xiaogang had once treated Yu Changge. 255

Yu Xiaogang subsequently undertakes a White-Level One Trial. To pass, he remains inside an airtight soul-power barrier saturated with Luo Sanpao's yellow-green gas, enduring suffocation, nausea, burning eyes, and vomiting until the incense expires. His reward restores Luo Sanpao from an external beast Martial Soul to a normal possessed Martial Soul form, represented by a purple dwarf-dragon phantom behind him. 278 280

Personality

Yu Xiaogang is proud, insecure, and intensely preoccupied with talent, status, and comparison. His low innate soul power and Luo Sanpao's appearance cause him lasting shame, which he channels into arrogance toward those he considers beneath him and resentment toward those who outperform him. 26 38

He rejects advice when it threatens his self-image, particularly regarding theoretical study and the limitations of his martial soul. He later studies theory and boasts about it, but his showboating alienates both stronger and weaker students within the clan. 29 125

Despite his volatility, Yu Xiaogang can show restraint when faced with immediate danger. He ultimately accepts Yu Yuanzhen's warning not to force a thousand-year second soul ring beyond his physical limits. 149

Yu Xiaogang refuses to accept that Yu Changge escaped the fate he believes they shared. His envy develops into paranoia and entitlement: he interprets Yu Changge's success as proof that a cultivation method was deliberately hidden from him, then demands that it be handed over as the clan leader's son. 179 190

Although his post-confinement request for combat training reflects some awareness that he has stagnated, he remains concerned with avoiding the embarrassment of displaying Luo Sanpao before outsiders. 215

He is nevertheless capable of considerable endurance when he sees a path toward improvement. During his White-Level One Trial, he persists through prolonged oxygen deprivation and the severe effects of inhaling Luo Sanpao's gas, even after becoming physically sick. 280

Abilities & Skills

Luo Sanpao

Yu Xiaogang's mutated Piglet Martial Soul is believed to retain a dragon bloodline, though its behavior and abilities diverge sharply from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.

• Assisted Yu Xiaogang in bearing the pressure of his first soul-ring absorption. 44
• Its intelligence appears to decline after the first ring is absorbed. 44 45
• As an external beast Martial Soul, injuries inflicted on Luo Sanpao are partially reflected onto Yu Xiaogang when it is withdrawn, preventing him from seriously harming it despite his frustration. 125
• Yu Xiaogang's severely blocked meridians, along with his unsuitable lightning-attribute ring choices, are described as having pushed Luo Sanpao's development in the wrong direction and exhausted much of its potential. 45 125 197
• During the White-Level One Trial, Luo Sanpao remains beside Yu Xiaogang within the gas-filled barrier and responds to his request to bite him by affectionately licking his face instead. 280
• Upon completing the trial, Luo Sanpao disappears as an external beast and is replaced by a purple dwarf-dragon Martial Soul phantom, allowing Yu Xiaogang to perform normal Martial Soul Possession. 280
• Observers speculate that possession may cause Yu Xiaogang to assume Luo Sanpao-like traits and require him to release his existing soul skills through his own body; these consequences have not yet been demonstrated. 280

First Soul Skill

A flammable fart-based skill obtained from the Void Thunder Gas-Swelling Dragon.

• Also referred to as Farting Like Thunder, Earth-Shattering Luo Sanpao. 155
• Can make Blue Silver Grass wither instantly. 45
• Accidentally affects Yu Luomian and accompanying Soul Emperors upon its first use. 44
• Its ignition can blacken targets with lightning-fire effects. 45
• Intended ring selection sought a breath-type attack, but the resulting skill did not match Yu Xiaogang's expectations. 43 45
• Can be turned back against Yu Xiaogang by wind manipulation, as Luo Sanpao's released gas can be blown into his own face. 125

Fart Like Mist, Hypnotic Slumber Luo Sanpao

Yu Xiaogang's second soul skill, obtained from the Thunder Poison Phantom Scale Python. 155

• Releases a poisonous, foul-smelling mist.
• Can hypnotize some targets, demonstrated against hundred-year gray wolves. 155
• Older wolves flee from the stench rather than remain affected, limiting its practical control value. 155

Relationships

• Yu Yuanzhen — Father and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leader; supplies Yu Xiaogang with substantial resources but repeatedly reprimands his conduct and poor attitude. Following Yu Xiaogang's confrontation with Yu Changge, he confines him, then later permits his release and arranges sparring training with Yu Xiaogan. He later supervises Yu Xiaogang's White-Level One Trial, encourages him through its final minute, and removes the barrier after he passes. 29 38 149 164 194 215 280
• Yu Xiaogan — Elder brother; a talented Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul master. Yu Xiaogang envies him bitterly and rejects his attempts at sympathy or advice. Yu Xiaogan later warns him against coveting Bibi Dong and agrees to be his sparring partner. When Yu Xiaogang attempts to confront Yu Changge again, Yu Xiaogan physically restrains him and criticizes his inability to accept the consequences of his earlier behavior. 38 126 198 215 255
• Yu Luomian — Second uncle; accompanies Yu Xiaogang on soul-ring hunts, worries for his safety, and candidly evaluates his embarrassing skills. Yu Xiaogang considers him a suitable combat mentor but is ultimately assigned to spar with Yu Xiaogan instead. 43 45 155 215
• Yu Changge — Distant clansman and primary object of Yu Xiaogang's jealousy; their shared low innate soul power and similar martial souls intensify Yu Xiaogang's fixation. Yu Xiaogang eventually accuses him of concealing a martial-soul cultivation method and is kicked away after attempting to seize him. Upon their later meeting, Yu Changge ignores Yu Xiaogang entirely, intensifying his resentment. 8 24 165 179 190 255
• Yu Tianqing and Yu Shuyao — Yu Changge's parents; Yu Xiaogang is compelled to apologize to them for his behavior toward their son. 38 39
• Bibi Dong — Forms a strongly negative impression of Yu Xiaogang after hearing of his contempt for theory and treatment of Yu Changge, before ever meeting him. Yu Xiaogang later reacts jealously to learning that she is Yu Changge's girlfriend and covets her for himself. She later joins Yu Changge and other observers in laughing at the implications of Yu Xiaogang's restored Martial Soul. 39 198 280
• Luo Sanpao — His Martial Soul and frequent target of his frustration. Although Yu Xiaogang berates and kicks it, he cannot seriously injure it without suffering reflected pain himself. Luo Sanpao still displays attachment to him, including trying to comfort him during his White-Level One Trial. 125 197 280

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rivalry with Yu Changge

Yu Xiaogang repeatedly challenges Yu Changge's choice to study theory and cultivate Luo Sanpao carefully. His attempts to assert superiority fail as Yu Changge's cultivation, knowledge, and reputation outpace his own. 10 24 26

Clan Discipline

His jealousy toward Yu Xiaogan and hostility toward Yu Changge's family lead Yu Yuanzhen to impose a public apology and mandatory academy attendance. 38 39

Soul-Ring Failures

Seeking to prove himself, Yu Xiaogang selects dragon-blooded soul beasts for both early rings. Both choices produce fart-based skills, making him a target of widespread mockery despite their limited combat utility. 43 44 45 155

The Clan's “Public Enemy”

Yu Xiaogang's boastfulness after learning theory, combined with his continuing arrogance and disruptive martial soul, leaves him disliked by students, teachers, and much of the clan. 124 125

Collapse over Yu Changge's Success

Yu Changge's rise as an Honorary Elder and theoretical master destroys Yu Xiaogang's belief that they share the same fate. His resentment escalates into public hysteria, a lightning-strike incident, and a later breakdown upon learning of Yu Changge's Soul King cultivation and victory over Tang Hao. 164 165 177 179

Confrontation and Confinement

Upon Yu Changge's return to the clan, Yu Xiaogang demands the supposed cultivation method that he believes was withheld from him and attempts to physically accost Yu Changge. Yu Changge swiftly kicks him aside, and Yu Yuanzhen confines Yu Xiaogang for his reckless behavior. 190 194

Seeking Real Combat

After his eventual release, Yu Xiaogang recognizes that he cannot reach rank 30 through clan resources alone. Still unwilling to expose Luo Sanpao to outsiders, he asks to spar only with close relatives and is assigned to train against Yu Xiaogan. 215

Ignored by Yu Changge

When Yu Changge later encounters both brothers, he speaks amicably to Yu Xiaogan but ignores Yu Xiaogang. Yu Xiaogang responds with rage, only to be stopped and reprimanded by Yu Xiaogan for continuing to antagonize a powerful clan ally. 255

White-Level One Trial

Yu Xiaogang faces a White-Level One Trial by trapping himself inside a barrier filled with Luo Sanpao's own gas. He survives the ordeal despite extreme sickness and receives an unusual reward: Luo Sanpao is converted from an external beast Martial Soul into a normal possessed Martial Soul, rather than granting the expected increase in soul power. 278 280 281

Trivia

• Yu Xiaogang considers himself a future scholar whose theories will “shock the entire continent,” even as he is mocked for relying heavily on resources. 147
• His first and second soul skills both revolve around Luo Sanpao's flatulence, despite his efforts to select dragon-blooded, lightning- or poison-aligned soul beasts. 43 44 45 155
• Long-term consumption of Whale Rubber improves his physique and raises the potential age limit of his soul rings, though it also enables the continued development of Luo Sanpao along an unfavorable path. 125
• Yu Xiaogang is reluctant to summon Luo Sanpao before strangers, including when he seeks genuine combat experience, because of the humiliation associated with its fart-based skills. 155 215
• Although most trial participants receive soul-power rewards, Yu Xiaogang instead receives restoration of his Martial Soul's normal form, a result he considers unfair because it does not visibly purify Luo Sanpao's dragon bloodline. 280 281