As Li Si had pointed out, how could someone like Yu Xiaogang, a mere Rank-20 Soul Grandmaster, possess knowledge about the abilities and limits of higher-ranked Soul Masters?
Soul Masters were notoriously secretive about their abilities—whether it was their soul ring age, soul skills, or Martial Souls. How could Yu Xiaogang possibly have access to such secrets?
And this realization was precisely why Yu Xiaogang was brought to tears.
For so long, he had lived in a dream where he was revered as a master of Martial Soul theory.
But now, that dream had been shattered by a 12-year-old child.
After a long pause, Yu Xiaogang finally spoke, his voice trembling but calm.
"Tang San, I truly cannot teach you much.
But my connections are something you desperately need!"
"If my deductions are correct, your father is none other than the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!"
"Ever since the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, the only direct disciple remaining in the outside world is its former young master, Tang Hao!"
"Your age lines up perfectly with the time of Tang Hao's incident. And I've visited Holy Spirit Village—I know that you and your father moved there 12 years ago."
"And since you seem to know so much about me, you must also know my past and my identity!
"I am Yu Xiaogang, son of Yu Yuanzhen, the master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. And Bibi Dong, the current Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall, is my former lover!"
"Bibi Dong is also a twin Martial Soul wielder."
"Only I can help you uncover the secrets of twin Martial Souls!"
Yu Xiaogang's tone was eerily calm, but his eyes betrayed a hint of desperation.
Li Si stared at him in disbelief.
What the heck? So blunt?
Yu Xiaogang continued, his words growing more intense.
"Now that the Clear Sky Sect has shut itself off, no matter how strong Tang Hao is, he's just one man. He cannot face the Spirit Hall alone!"
"While I don't know the exact cause of the enmity between Tang Hao and the Spirit Hall, both the seclusion of the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao's withdrawal from the Soul Master world are tied to the former Supreme Pontiff, Qian Xunji!"
"In this world, without a powerful background or connections, you cannot survive!"
"If you acknowledge me as your master, the Spirit Hall will leave you alone, giving you the time you need to grow strong. With the might of your second Martial Soul and your father Tang Hao, overthrowing the Spirit Hall is entirely possible!"
Yu Xiaogang's voice grew louder and more fervent, his demeanor becoming almost manic.
He would never forget how Qian Xunji had forced him to leave the Spirit Hall and abandon Bibi Dong.
Tang San's second Martial Soul was his only chance for revenge.
Once Tang San became a Title Douluo and attached nine soul rings, each of at least 50,000 years, to his second Martial Soul, his power would skyrocket to Rank 97 or 98.
After a few more decades of cultivation, reaching Rank 99 was entirely feasible.
By then, who in the Spirit Hall could stop Tang San?
As for Bibi Dong?
Ha, Tang San's second Martial Soul was the Clear Sky Hammer, the most powerful tool Martial Soul in the world!
"Yu Xiaogang, give up."
"I am not your tool for revenge, nor am I your tool for proving your theories."
"My revenge is mine to take."
"And as I've said before, you are unworthy of being my teacher!"
Li Si's voice was resolute as he stared down Yu Xiaogang.
He had never expected Yu Xiaogang to spill so much.
And neither had Bibi Dong.
Yes, Bibi Dong had been secretly watching from the shadows.
She had received reports about a boy named Tang San who had repeatedly rejected Yu Xiaogang's attempts to take him as a disciple.
Curious, Bibi Dong had glanced at Tang San's Martial Soul Awakening records and suspected that he might be a twin Martial Soul wielder.
Twin Martial Souls weren't particularly rare, but what intrigued her was the idea of a boy who would repeatedly refuse Yu Xiaogang.
Intrigued, she had come to Nuoding Academy alone.
From the shadows, Bibi Dong had overheard the entire conversation between Li Si and Yu Xiaogang.
"Yu Xiaogang, you lied to me about your intentions to gain access to the Spirit Hall's library.
Now you want to exploit my feelings again to uncover the secrets of twin Martial Souls and train the son of your enemy?"
"Truly, I've never seen such a shameless man in my life!"
"And after you left Spirit City, it didn't take you even a month to meet Flender and Liu Erlong.
In less than three months, you had a relationship with Liu Erlong… despite knowing full well she was your cousin!"
"You even used her to solidify your position within the Golden Iron Triangle!"
"And just when you were about to marry her, you heard that Qian Xunji had died and I had become Supreme Pontiff.
You immediately sent a message to your uncle, Yu Luomian…"
Li Si could hardly believe it.
How could such a scumbag have been glorified as some perfect "Grandmaster"?
"Tang San, you've exceeded my expectations."
"You know far more than I ever imagined."
"Yes, I'll admit it. To achieve my goals, I'll use any means necessary!"
"Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong were merely tools for me to reach my ambitions!"
"But think about it—only someone like me can help you ascend to the throne of the Soul Master world!"
"Only I can make you invincible, capable of sweeping across the entire Douluo Continent!"
"Boom!"
Before Yu Xiaogang could finish his tirade, a slender figure appeared behind him.
Without hesitation, the newcomer punched him in the back of the head.
In an instant, Yu Xiaogang's eyes rolled back, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious without even a scream.
Li Si froze for a moment, staring at the new arrival.
A tall woman with purple-red hair stood before him, her figure graceful yet imposing, her presence exuding danger.
Her expression was icy and filled with murderous intent.
After a moment, she spoke.
"Little boy, are you Tang San?"
"Uh… yes."
Li Si nodded, his confusion evident.
He had a pretty good guess that this woman was Bibi Dong, and the realization made him swallow nervously.
He didn't have any ulterior motives—he was just terrified!
He lacked the strength to face such a powerful figure, and fear was only natural.
Li Si tried to maintain his composure, feigning calmness.
Bibi Dong's eyes flickered with amusement. She could tell Li Si was faking his confidence.
"You're much better than that heartless scoundrel lying on the ground."
"I should kill you right now to eliminate any future threats."
"But… seeing as you're just a little boy…"
"Forget it. I can't think of a good reason to kill you."
Li Si: "…"
What kind of mind games are these?! Just kill me or spare me, but don't toy with me like this!
Bibi Dong glanced at the unconscious Yu Xiaogang, then back at Li Si, seemingly deep in thought…
(End of Chapter)