Yu Xiaogang's Lofty Ambitions

Shrek Academy, new student registration area.

Yu Xiaogang stood beneath the shade of a tree, his hands clasped behind his back and a mysterious smile on his face as he watched the long line of new students hoping to join Shrek Academy.

"Hmph, a bunch of mediocre fools. Staying any longer would only waste this Grandmaster's time."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head.

He had exceptionally high standards. In his eyes, the parents of students who proudly flaunted their century-old Spirit Rings were nothing more than attention-seeking clowns.

A mere century-old Spirit Ring was only the minimum threshold for becoming strong.

What he wanted were peerless geniuses with at least rank eight Innate Spirit Power.

Only such geniuses were worthy of receiving instruction from a theoretical Grandmaster like him.

Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to head deeper into the Academy, Li Yusong, who was in charge of the tests, suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

Yu Xiaogang turned toward the sound, his brows filled with disgust.

Among Shrek Academy's teachers, Li Yusong was the one he looked down on most.

This was the man who had beaten him into such a sorry state back then.

Yu Xiaogang would never forget that grudge for the rest of his life!

"Hmph, once Little San becomes a Title Douluo, this Grandmaster will make you kneel before me and confess your sins!"

But hatred aside, he still had to go over and take a look.

After all, if something could make that worthless Li Yusong cry out in surprise, the person's talent had to be remarkable.

"Teacher Li, what happened?"

Yu Xiaogang walked over and asked in a gentle tone.

The moment he spoke, the surrounding students and parents all frowned. Even the girl in black leather tights standing at the front for her test frowned.

Where did this duck come from?

Li Yusong found the voice extremely familiar. After all, he had been hearing it for six years.

"Grandmaster, take a look. This young lady's Spirit Power is rank twenty-seven, and she is only twelve years old."

Li Yusong lowered his voice and leaned close to Yu Xiaogang's ear.

He held this theoretical Grandmaster in tremendous respect.

Back then, after what he had done, this theoretical Grandmaster had not only refrained from blaming him, but had even thoughtfully said, "It's nothing. You and I could be considered acquainted through a fight."

Whenever Li Yusong thought of it, he wanted nothing more than to slap himself.

Look! This was the magnanimity of the foremost theoretical Grandmaster!

What a broad heart!

Yu Xiaogang was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Twelve years old and rank twenty-six. Her talent was far inferior to that of his disciple Tang San.

But it was enough. She was qualified to receive the teachings of a theoretical Grandmaster like him.

Yu Xiaogang raised his eyes and looked toward the girl Li Yusong had mentioned.

The first thing he saw was a pair of peaks even fuller than Liu Erlong's and Bibi Dong's.

Th-this was really the figure of a twelve-year-old? Wasn't this bigger than Erlong and Dong'er combined?

Yu Xiaogang hurriedly withdrew his gaze and silently recited his Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls to ensure that desire would not cloud his mind.

Back then, Yu Xiaogang had tried to get something for nothing from Lu Li and steal the secret of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's limit.

As a result, his Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls had never become the Eleven Core Competencies of Martial Souls.

This matter had left Yu Xiaogang depressed for many days.

"Mm, proceed to the next round of testing."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Zhu Zhuqing, whose black leather bodysuit perfectly accentuated her figure, and nodded approvingly.

After an entire morning, he had finally seen a student qualified to receive instruction from the continent's foremost theoretical Grandmaster.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded without speaking, but before leaving, she glanced back at Yu Xiaogang.

From the aura Yu Xiaogang had unconsciously given off, she could tell that this middle-aged man was only slightly stronger than her at most.

A Soul Grandmaster can be a teacher at this Academy?

Zhu Zhuqing asked herself this question, but for the sake of her fiancé, she still forced herself to walk inside.

If he has no ambition, I'll leave immediately!

Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself.

She had braved pursuit and traveled thousands of miles from the Star Luo Empire to Soto City in the Heaven Dou Empire.

It had all been for Dai Mubai. If Dai Mubai truly had gone out to find a safe place and cultivate diligently, just as he had said back then,

then she, Zhu Zhuqing, would certainly stay by his side and fight against their older brothers and sisters together with him.

After watching Zhu Zhuqing enter the Academy, Yu Xiaogang's mysterious smile returned.

"This won't do. We're still one person short of the minimum number of team members needed for the Soul Master Tournament. At this rate, who knows how long we'll have to wait?"

Yu Xiaogang was filled with worry. He had already decided that, so his disciple Tang San could participate in the Soul Master Tournament a few years later,

he would offer himself up and go to Heaven Dou City to find Liu Erlong and seek her forgiveness, allowing them to take Liu Erlong's Academy's tournament slot.

But unfortunately, they were still one person short!

Just as Yu Xiaogang was troubled over this, Li Yusong let out another cry of surprise.

It was immediately followed by his questioning voice.

"Does your family know that you came here?"

Yu Xiaogang looked toward the sound and saw a petite, adorable, delicate girl holding a seven-tiered glazed pagoda in her left hand.

"That's the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda!"

The moment Yu Xiaogang saw the glazed pagoda, his eyes lit up.

A Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Soul Master had come to Shrek Academy, which meant that she definitely intended to join Shrek Academy!

"The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda's support abilities are unparalleled across the continent. If she joins us, this Grandmaster is confident that we can win the Soul Master Tournament in a few years!"

Upon seeing the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, Yu Xiaogang felt that fulfilling his lofty ambitions was within reach!

Win the championship!!!

"Teacher Li, if she came here, then her family must know. There's no need for you to worry about it."

Yu Xiaogang stepped forward and positioned himself directly between Li Yusong and Ning Rongrong.

No matter what the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect member's purpose was in coming to Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang knew that if they rejected the owner of the continent's number-one support-type Martial Soul after she had practically fallen into their laps, they would lose everything down to their underwear!

Li Yusong looked at Yu Xiaogang, who had inserted himself in front of him, and let out a helpless sigh.

"Fine. Grandmaster, take this young lady inside. I still need to continue overseeing the new student registration."

Upon hearing that, Yu Xiaogang immediately ignored Li Yusong. He turned around and revealed what he believed to be a very kind smile.

"Hello, student. I'm a teacher at this Academy. You don't need to take any more of the subsequent tests. Just come with me."

Yu Xiaogang bared his teeth in a grin, his large yellow teeth fully exposed against his immaculate white face.

Ning Rongrong covered her nose in disgust. She had wanted to lash out, but considering that this was her first stop after leaving home, she swallowed her anger.

From the shadows, Lu Li watched the scene below and chose not to tear down Shrek Academy just yet.

Only Yu Xiaogang was here now. Flender and Yu Xiaogang's beloved disciple were both absent. If he played the Recording Stone's contents now,

it would be far too wasteful!

Flender had to see his beloved Second Dragon Sister.

Tang San had to see his master's wife.