Yu Xiaogang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Xiaogang (玉小刚)
Alias(es)	“Master”; “Gangzi”; self-styled theoretical master
Affiliation	Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Martial soul theorist; Shrek Academy Director of Studies
Status	Alive; severely beaten and humiliated by Lin Wu 33
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Background

Yu Xiaogang built his reputation around martial soul theory and the “Ten Core Competencies.” At Nuoding Academy, he was known for publishing theories and invoking his connection to the headmaster, while his soul power remained stalled above level 20. 7

After identifying Tang San as an innately full-soul-power owner of twin martial souls, Yu Xiaogang sought to take her as his personal disciple. He believed training her into an elite soul master would prove that his theories were valid. 8

Tang San instead rejected him in favor of Lin Wu’s guidance. When Yu Xiaogang confronted the pair outside Dorm Seven, Lin Wu publicly challenged his credentials, defeated Luo Sanpao, and drove him from Nuoding Academy. 8 9

Having lost standing in Notting City, Yu Xiaogang sought refuge with his old friend Flender at Shrek Academy. Flender appointed him Director of Studies, giving him responsibility for students’ theoretical education and training. 32

Appearance

Yu Xiaogang is depicted as a gaunt, pale man who favors black robes and cultivates an aloof, scholarly demeanor. 8 32

• Short hair and a stiff, corpse-like face. 32
• Often stands with his hands behind his back to project authority. 8 32
• His appearance becomes badly bruised and swollen after Lin Wu assaults him at Shrek Academy. 33

Personality

Yu Xiaogang is deeply insecure about his stalled cultivation, but compensates through lofty claims about his expertise and a strong desire for public recognition. His pursuit of Tang San as a disciple is driven partly by his wish to validate himself before the continent and Bibi Dong. 8

He relies on his theoretical status and formal authority when confronting stronger opponents. However, when Lin Wu defeats or threatens him, his confidence gives way to fear, resentment, and pleas for mercy. 9 32 33

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul Theory

Yu Xiaogang possesses enough theoretical knowledge to identify Tang San’s innate full soul power and twin martial souls. He advocates a beast-ring, control-oriented cultivation route for her Blue Silver Grass. 8 10

• Promotes the “Ten Core Competencies” as the basis of his teachings. 8 32
• Advises Tang San to pursue control through beast-type soul rings, toxins, and hardness. 10
• Lin Wu disputes this approach, arguing that it contaminates Blue Silver Grass’s plant essence and neglects its vitality. 10

Soul Power and Luo Sanpao

Yu Xiaogang is a level 29 Soul Master whose cultivation has failed to reach level 30. 8 32

• Martial Soul: Luo Sanpao, a mutated purple beast resembling a pig-dog. 8
• Soul Rings: Two yellow hundred-year soul rings. 8
• Soul Skill: “Heaven-Shattering Earth-Splitting Luo Sanpao,” an all-out attack that causes Luo Sanpao to swell and release a foul blast. 9
• Limit: Luo Sanpao is effortlessly kicked away by Lin Wu and later by Tang San; the resulting backlash injures Yu Xiaogang. 8 9

Relationships

• Tang San — Intended disciple. Yu Xiaogang recognized her twin martial souls and tried to recruit her, but she rejected him and denounced his methods after siding with Lin Wu. 8 9
• Lin Wu — Enemy and source of repeated humiliation. Lin Wu exposes Yu Xiaogang’s stalled cultivation, defeats Luo Sanpao, forces him out of Nuoding, and later assaults him at Shrek. 8 9 32 33
• Flender — Old friend who shelters Yu Xiaogang after his departure from Notting City and appoints him Shrek Academy’s Director of Studies. 32
• Luo Sanpao — His mutated martial soul and combat summon. 8 9

Story Role / Major Arcs

Attempt to Recruit Tang San

Yu Xiaogang notices Tang San’s innate full soul power and twin martial souls, then waits for her to formally become his disciple. She does not appear, having chosen Lin Wu’s instruction instead. 8

Conflict at Nuoding Academy

He confronts Tang San at Dorm Seven and attempts to assert his authority as her master. Lin Wu ridicules his theories and level 29 cultivation, then kicks Luo Sanpao away. Yu Xiaogang’s desperate follow-up attack fails when Tang San herself sends Luo Sanpao flying and orders him to leave. 8 9

Director of Studies at Shrek Academy

After relocating to Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang becomes Director of Studies. He arrives while Lin Wu is humiliating Zhao Wuji and tries to invoke Shrek’s rules, only to recognize Lin Wu and panic. 32

Second Defeat by Lin Wu

Before Yu Xiaogang can finish invoking his theory, Lin Wu slaps him, breaks his ribs by stepping on his chest, and reduces him to begging for mercy. 33

Notable Quotes

“There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters.” 8

“Tang San, your master waited for you in his room for an entire afternoon. Why did you not come to cultivate with me?” 8