A Battle of Theory to the Finish

In the Star Dou Great Forest, Bibi Dong was sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, absorbing the ten-thousand-year-old Lone Bamboo Soul Ring.

Yu Xiaogang was still rapidly calculating in his mind how to find an opportunity to use Qian Xunji to get rid of his four confidants. The most difficult thing was how to destroy the Image Recording Stone that had been copied thousands of times.

However, he hadn't even had a chance to fully refine his plan in his mind.

"Snap."

A large, broad hand suddenly patted Yu Xiaogang's shoulder.

The force of this large hand was immense. When it pressed down, Yu Xiaogang's entire body sank down, and she almost collapsed to her knees.

Yu Xiaogang's heart trembled violently. Just as she was about to turn her head, a breath suddenly pressed against her from behind.

Then, Youyou whisper came, "Xiao Gang, don't turn around, it's Dong'er."

Yu Xiaogang's hair stood on end, and her face turned deathly pale in an instant. That familiar force, and that familiar academic pressure...

His neck was stiff like a robot's, and he slowly and laboriously turned his head.

A shiny bald head, paired with a pair of refined-looking black-rimmed glasses, immediately caught the eye.

Beside the bald man, three other figures stood in a row – weren't they Brother Jie, Brother Wei, Brother Billy, and Brother Jiao?

The four top scholars of the Spirit Hall looked at him with amusement.

"Hey, what a coincidence, Gangzi."

Brother Jie grinned, revealing two rows of neat teeth, his smile appearing harmless.

"Brother Jie, I stumbled upon a fortuitous opportunity and broke through to level fifty. Today, I came to the Star Dou Great Forest specifically to hunt for my fifth Soul Ring, and unexpectedly, I ran into a kindred spirit here."

Yu Xiaogang's legs trembled uncontrollably. Looking at his four nightmarish confidants before him, he was filled with shock and fear, and stammered in a trembling voice:

"What are you trying to do? His Holiness the Pope is nearby, and Dong'er is absorbing Soul Ring up ahead..."

Brother Wei crossed his arms, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

"What for? Of course, researching theories in Spirit City is too boring. Since we're looking for excitement, let's go all the way."

Brother Jie leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said with a smile:

"Xiao Gang, Her Saintess Hall is absorbing Soul Ring up ahead."

"If you make a sound and ruin everything... you don't want her to explode and die from distraction at the crucial moment of absorption, do you?"

"You wouldn't want... those Image Recording Stone used for secretly researching Martial Soul Theory to appear anywhere in the Douluo Continent, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang swallowed back the cry for help that was on the tip of her tongue, and cold sweat poured down her back.

He glanced at Bibi Dong, who was absorbing Soul Ring ahead, then at his four confidants beside him, their faces filled with mockery, and his eyes were filled with despair.

"Come on, Gangzi, we've been studying this Martial Soul Theory problem for ages and still can't figure it out."

Meanwhile, in this Great Ferocious Land, within a newly opened small dimension...

Gu Yue was watching the movements of the Star Dou Great Forest with great interest.

However, after only a moment, the smile on Gu Yue's face froze. Yu Xiaogang and the others had actually started studying which came first, the chicken or the egg, and the molecular structure of proteins.

Moreover, this happened while Bibi Dong was absorbing Soul Ring, and they brazenly discussed Martial Soul Theory, even almost stepping on Bibi Dong's head.

"Hiss! These guys are actually openly discussing theories right in front of Bibi Dong, really..."

Just then, Gu Yuena Sea of Consciousness, also woke up and couldn't help but curiously observe through her divine sense.

Gu Yue dispelled his divine sense and tapped her on the forehead. "Kid, don't look around like that, or you'll get a sty."

Gu Yuena puffed out her cheeks in anger and protested, "I'm not a child anymore!"

Okay, okay, go to sleep now.

After getting rid of Gu Yuena, a thought suddenly flashed through Gu Yue's mind.

"Since the five of you are researching theories for the revival of humanity, as the sovereign of Soul Beast, I must also involve them. We can't let Soul Beast get too far ahead."

However, this important matter of introducing human "theories" to the Soul Beast Clan must absolutely not be known to Qian Xunji.

Okay... Actually, Gu Yue couldn't bear the shame; his pride wouldn't allow anyone to know he'd done something like this.

Gu Yue subtly interfered with Qian Xunji thought, making him feel that everything was normal and perfectly in line with his script.

Immediately afterwards, his divine sense swept across the Star Dou Great Forest and found a group of Yin-Yang Mating Ape were naturally belligerent and had excess energy...

Star Dou Great Forest.

Yu Xiaogang was completely absorbed in the theoretical discussions with the four scholars.

Seeing that it was almost time, Brother Wei was just about to call Brother Jie and the others to leave when a series of beast roars came from the dense forest ahead.

Amidst a shower of falling twigs and leaves, a dozen or so monkeys with messy black and white fur swung through the canopy like swings.

These ferocious apes, each standing more than two meters away, stared at the five people who were studying the theory with their scarlet eyes gleaming with a violent light. They pounded their chests with their arms and roared.

The sudden turn of events terrified Yu Xiaogang, leaving him completely bewildered. He recognized this kind of Soul Beast.

Yin-Yang Mating Ape!

And it was a whole large batch!

As Soul Master of theoretical research Grandwet their respective fields, Brother Jie and Brother Wei naturally recognized that the Yin-Yang Mating Ape was a renowned figure in the Soul Beast Realm in the field of "Martial Soul Theory research."

Brother Jie knew he couldn't escape, and since these Soul Beast were able to get here, it must be the Pope's doing.

Brother Jie's blood was boiling, and he roared loudly as the baring-toothed ape lunged at him:

"Come on! Who's afraid of who!"

Upon seeing this, Brother Billy, Brother Jiao, and Brother Wei also assumed perfect defensive stances, for the Martial Soul Theory is not to be profaned!

Amidst a hearty laugh, Brother Jie, brimming with heroic spirit, bent down and slapped Yu Xiaogang's short, flat head, shouting:

"Gangzi, call Luo Sanpao out here, and we'll fight until we're done!"

This shout nearly made Yu Xiaogang choke to death.

Is his name Luo Sanpao?

Is the war over yet?

He felt he could no longer understand Chinese, so translating from Chinese to English might be easier.

He's just a level 29 Soul Grandmaster. Besides farting a few times, eating a few white radishes, and sharing his senses with him, what else can Luo Sanpao do?

"Hey, Brother Jie, I can't do it... It can't withstand the Sanpao at all, and my Martial Soul Theory might not be enough against Soul Beast Grandwet..."

Yu Xiaogang was filled with fear and was unwilling to bring Luo Sanpao out to embarrass herself.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's retreat and disobedience, Brother Jie's magnanimous smile faded slightly, and he slowly took off his glasses—the seal of Jie was removed.

Brother Jie shook his head, a dangerous smile creeping across his lips. "Gangzi, you dare disobey me?"

"To be so hesitant and reluctant to learn when discussing Martial Soul Theory with close friends is truly courting death."

Brother Wei, standing to the side, crossed his arms and grinned, echoing:

"Yes, Gangzi, theoretical research needs as many people as possible so that thinking can be faster. You should know the consequences of disobeying, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang dared not refuse in the slightest.

"Enough nonsense! A real man stands tall between heaven and earth, how can you talk the talk? Show your Martial Soul, Gangzi!"

With a swift movement of his thick arm, Brother Jie lifted Yu Xiaogang off the ground like a chick.

Under the encouraging gazes of the four, Yu Xiaogang felt a chill run down her spine and had no choice but to summon Luo Sanpao.