Chapter 11 – An Iconic Moment, Was Yu Xiaogang’s Theory Stolen?

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"Dialogue": Represented in double quotes for conversations between characters.

'Thoughts': Represented in single quotation marks, indicating the characters' internal reflections.

[Diary]: Represented in square brackets, used for messages intended for the heroines or entries written by Tenshin.

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Girls: "No, keep going! This is amazing—we need to hear more!"

The heroines read Tenshin's detailed analysis with growing intrigue, absorbing the harsh conditions required for Twin Martial Souls. They were astonished by the complexity, realizing just how rare and extraordinary Tang San's circumstances were.

Liu Erlong initially felt proud of Yu Xiaogang's deduction but was shaken upon learning it was merely a lucky guess. Her confidence wavered, and she couldn't help but trust Tenshin's insight more, knowing his knowledge came from another lifetime.

As they processed the revelations, they grew uneasy about Tang San's murderous intent. It was unsettling to see such ruthlessness from a child's face, a stark contrast to his innocent appearance. Yet, understanding his Tang Sect background and his determination to protect his secret, some could rationalize his actions.

They acknowledged that his reaction was logical, given the rarity and value of Twin Martial Souls. However, his willingness to silence potential threats before fully assessing the situation seemed dangerously impulsive.

Reflecting further, they realized the precariousness of Tang San's position—unaware of his father's power and the devastating consequences that would follow if he acted rashly. Killing Yu Xiaogang would provoke Bibi Dong's wrath and the vengeance of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.

With this newfound understanding, they continued reading, reminded that they were merely observers with a god's perspective. For now, Tang San's fate was his own, and they could do nothing but watch events unfold and quietly await their next soul power reward.

At Nuoding Academy, Tenshin quietly observed the two people in front of him, finding their performance quite interesting.

Regarding Tang San's brief display of murderous intent toward him, Tenshin was not worried at all—not to mention that Tang San would eventually become Yu Xiaogang's disciple. Even if he didn't, Tenshin had already thought strategically and had been attentive to all of Tang San's movements. With this, along with his control over soul power to strengthen his body, defeating the current Tang San would be no problem.

As for why he was concerned, it was, of course, because of Tang Hao lurking in the shadows. At his current level, Tenshin was far from being a match for Tang Hao!

Noticing Tang San's eyes growing brighter as he listened, Tenshin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to pay close attention.

Shortly after Yu Xiaogang finished his speech, Tang San, having judged him to be a true master of theory, made his decision without hesitation. He suddenly took a step back, distanced himself, then kneeled on both knees and solemnly kowtowed three times before speaking in a respectful tone: "Teacher, please accept me as your disciple."

Yu Xiaogang, delighted that Tang San had finally chosen to become his disciple, helped him up with a smile of satisfaction, saying, "No need to kowtow to pay respects to a master, silly boy; such etiquette is reserved only for kings and parents. Worshipping a master only requires bowing."

Tang San, standing with sincere reverence, responded, "Once a teacher, always a father. It is right for me to worship you."

Moved by his words, Yu Xiaogang laughed heartily, "Hahaha, well, well, well, it seems I truly didn't choose wrongly." Grinning, he pulled Tang San's hand and said, "Come, Master will take you to the faculty office to report."

As if knowing that Tenshin would follow, he walked straight ahead.

"..." Tenshin tugged at the corners of his mouth and hurriedly pretended as if he had done something wrong by bowing his head and quickly following.

Tang San glanced at Tenshin with a sidelong look, his gaze flickering slightly, but he said nothing.

[As expected, even with my presence, Tang San chose to accept Yu Xiaogang as his disciple. However, the more striking moment came later, when Tang San, after becoming his disciple, directly acknowledged Yu Xiaogang as his father.]

[In Douluo Continent, the concept of being a master for a day and a father for life doesn't exist. Yet, Tang San's past life in an ancient world adhered to a strict apprenticeship system, one that emphasized deep, lifelong respect.]

[For someone like me, who comes from a modern world, this idea holds little significance, but it clearly shaped Tang San's actions. In the context of Douluo, which is almost akin to the ancient times of my past life, the notion of worshiping a single master holds great weight. To betray or disrespect one's master in this world is to invite infamy, a mark that will linger for eternity.]

The heroines were all somewhat puzzled by Tang San's actions. While they didn't fully understand what Tenshin meant by "modern," they did grasp that in Douluo, the loyalty to a single master for life was an unquestionable rule, and betrayal was a grave offense. It made sense that Tang San would honor his master so deeply, but the idea that he would turn around and call someone he had once sought to kill "father" seemed strange.

They were all used to the concept of one true master, but for Tang San to make such a dramatic shift, from wanting to destroy Yu Xiaogang to acknowledging him as a father, was unsettling. To them, that kind of abrupt transformation felt unnatural, as if loyalty was being tested in a way they hadn't seen before. The heroines couldn't help but wonder: how could one go from the depths of conflict to such acceptance? It was a difficult concept to grasp.

[When Yu Xiaogang loudly proclaimed that Tang San possessed twin martial souls, I couldn't help but wonder what was going through his mind, especially with me standing so close. Thankfully, he quickly suggested that a mutation could be a possible explain the situation, though he was quick to dismiss the idea, citing that most mutated martial souls tend to weaken rather than enhance. Seizing upon this slight gap in his reasoning, I interrupted Tang San's confirmation of the twin martial souls, raising the possibility that my own martial soul might be a mutation—drawing upon the information Grandpa had provided about our family.]

[That moment was simply an attempt to change the subject, to avoid discussing what I knew or believed about Tang San's twin martial souls. Yet Yu Xiaogang had the audacity to recommend that I absorb toxin-imbued soul beast spirit rings. It was baffling—after all, my martial soul is essentially a book. He even claimed that those with a book martial soul typically lack soul power, although they may experience a modest increase in intellect. This led me to believe, at the very least, that my martial soul should be classified as a mental or spiritual attribute weapon, right?]

[I honestly don't understand why Tang San was so impressed with Yu Xiaogang. After all, the "General Meditation Methods" from Spirit Hall, given to him by Su Yuntao during the martial soul awakening ceremony, contains all the information Yu Xiaogang presented—and more.]

[He probably never even bothered to open the booklet. I distinctly remember a moment when he looked at it with contempt. Of course, he wouldn't have read it; he likely assumed it was just a meditation or cultivation method based on the title. Tang San probably thought all other techniques were beneath his Mysterious Heaven Skill.]

[But, returning to Yu Xiaogang's knowledge, it's clear that much of his theories are essentially copied—nearly all of his data and insights are based on research from Spirit Hall.]

The heroines who were reading the diary all had different moods.

Liu Erlong sat in silence, her mind swirling with confusion and frustration. She had always admired Yu Xiaogang's intellect, especially his work on the "Ten Great Core Spirit Competencies," but the discovery that these ideas were not his own shattered the respect she had built for him. What she had once thought was wisdom now seemed like a borrowed illusion, and the truth left her feeling betrayed.

Her thoughts then turned to his reckless suggestion about absorbing toxin-imbued soul beast spirit rings. The absurdity of it infuriated her. A book martial soul and dangerous toxins? How could he propose such a reckless course of action? His lack of consideration for the risks involved—especially for someone with a unique martial soul—revealed a dangerous carelessness that tainted the image she had once held of him. The more she thought about it, the more it became clear that his judgment had always been clouded by borrowed ideas, not true insight.

Ning Rongrong's frustration grew as she read through the details of Yu Xiaogang's reckless suggestion. Absorb toxins? The notion was absurd, especially for someone who was supposed to be a scholar. Growing up surrounded by powerful figures like her father, Ning Fengzhi, and the esteemed Chen Xin and Gu Rong, Ning Rongrong had always been taught the value of integrity and respect for original ideas. To her, Yu Xiaogang's actions seemed shameless—if his theories weren't his own, he should have acknowledged their true sources instead of presenting them as his own.

Her thoughts drifted to her father's dismissive attitude toward Yu Xiaogang. Though he had recognized the man's theoretical expertise, he had never shown him much respect as a person. Ning Rongrong now understood why her father had been so indifferent. Yu Xiaogang's advice wasn't just impractical—it was dangerously reckless. This, she thought, explained her father's indifference. It wasn't just about his ideas being copied; there was something deeper, something flawed in Yu Xiaogang's judgment. The more she thought about it, the more Ning Rongrong's gut told her that this wasn't just poor judgment—it was indicative of a deeper issue with his mindset.

[Almost all of his theories are copied from Spirit Hall. He calls it 'organizing.' It's really shameless.]

[Furthermore, Yu Xiaogang simply copied them and published these theories, making the common people believe they were his original creations. As a result, he became a theoretical master on the mainland.]

[But hasn't Yu Xiaogang considered the consequences of publishing these theories? Is he the only one in the entire continent who is so smart, capable of publicizing these ideas and treating other sects and Spirit Hall as fools?]

[As long as a more powerful soul master is clever enough, they could deduce the correctness of these theories through their own experiments. And there are so many powerful individuals in various major sects—wouldn't they notice this?]

[For example, the correlation between innate soul power and the quality of the martial soul, the optimal configuration of soul rings, the ability to practice without additional soul rings when encountering a bottleneck at a certain stage, the respective development directions of soul masters, and so on—these are things that major sects already know. Do we need Yu Xiaogang to study and sort them out?]

[Why don't the major sects publish these theories? That's because they want to attract geniuses and cultivate talents within the sect. This is also one of the reasons why the disciples of sects can maintain an advantage over common people—the information gap.]

[Only Bibi Dong, the young Pope of Spirit Hall at the time, really believed that Yu Xiaogang was that smart and was attracted to him. Later, when she wanted to leave Spirit Hall with Yu Xiaogang, she could only be described as having a brainwashed mindset—it's scary how love can cloud judgment.]

As Ning Rongrong read the diary, she began to understand what her father had meant when he said that Yu Xiaogang was a master of theory, though his attitude towards him lacked true respect. It was becoming clear to her now—Yu Xiaogang's so-called genius was not as impressive as it seemed.

The heroines' attention quickly shifted elsewhere. It was then that they discovered something truly shocking—Bibi Dong, the current Pope, had once been completely infatuated with Yu Xiaogang!

Meanwhile, in Wuhun City, Bibi Dong sat silently, a cold, unreadable expression on her face as she read the diary in front of her. Beside her, Hu Liena stood frozen, her body tense, not daring to move an inch. Both women had diaries in their possession and knew that the other did too—an accidental discovery they had made. Yet, there was an unspoken understanding between them: as long as they both owned the same diary, nothing would change, and they could see each other's black diaries in silence.

Bibi Dong held her papal scepter tightly in one hand, her grip firm, as if trying to rein in the rush of emotions she felt upon reading the entries. She was doing her best to suppress the turmoil inside.

Liu Erlong's mood was complicated as she read about Bibi Dong's past with Yu Xiaogang. It pained her to think about Bibi Dong—Yu Xiaogang's first love—and how, despite everything, she still felt a certain sadness when recalling the woman who had once been so close to him. Though Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang had no relationship now, it was difficult for Liu Erlong to entirely let go of the emotional sting.

Just as the heroines expected Tenshin to elaborate further on Bibi Dong's romantic feelings, it seemed that he had no intention of diving deeper into this topic. Instead, he shifted his focus back to Yu Xiaogang.

[Deep down, I actually agree with Yu Xiaogang's decision to announce these theories. At least it allows the common people to gain more knowledge about martial arts cultivation, which can benefit their future progress. This will reduce the likelihood of them being restricted by sects.]

[However, I feel ashamed of Yu Xiaogang's behavior in taking credit for these theories as his own. These theories were simply copied from Spirit Hall's collection, with a little help from Bibi Dong's affection. At most, he added a few of his own ideas, but the originality is undeniably minimal.]

[With Yu Xiaogang's strength, all he can study is whether those with the Blue Silver Grass martial soul possess soul power. What level of innate soul power they have—such trivial matters that normal people would explore in their free time.]

[As for more advanced theories, those are beyond his grasp. He doesn't even understand the absorption of ten thousand year soul rings, where the soul master must withstand the resentment left behind by the soul beast's death during the absorption process. He doesn't know this at all!]

[And if Yu Xiaogang dares to publish the theories he compiled from Spirit Hall, he should be prepared to be targeted by the major sects on the mainland.]

[The reality is that if the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family had not protected Yu Xiaogang, he would have been beaten to death by people from various sects.]

[The above are the speculations of netizens from my previous life regarding the reason why Yu Xiaogang was expelled from the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family.]

[Otherwise, Yu Xiaogang is the son of Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family. Even if he is considered a waste with his level 29 mutated martial soul, he would not have been expelled from the family.]

[It is highly likely that Yu Yuanzhen had no choice but to expel Yu Xiaogang from the family.]

[But Yu Xiaogang didn't understand why he was expelled. He thought it was because he was too useless—because instead of awakening the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Spirit, he awakened a martial soul like 'Luo Sanpao.' He was expelled because his family didn't recognize him due to his martial soul.]

[This is why he seeks to find a talented disciple to worship him as a teacher and inherit his theories. When his disciple becomes a titled Douluo in the future, Yu Xiaogang hopes to prove to the world and his family that he wasn't useless. The achievements of the disciples he mentored will surpass most of them!]

At that moment, Bibi Dong in the Wuhun Hall felt a wave of relief wash over her when she saw that Tenshin had refrained from revealing any details of her past. The last thing she wanted was for her history to be exposed in the diary.

Now, she was aware that Hu Liena owned a diary, just like herself, which meant there were likely many others who did as well. The names of the girls mentioned in the entries were probably the other diary owners. The thought sent a chill through her—she really didn't want her secrets to be uncovered.

If Tenshin had dared to write about her past, Bibi Dong was certain she wouldn't have been able to control herself. The urge to silence him permanently would have been overwhelming. Of course, such thoughts were futile—she knew she had no power over the diary.

Bibi Dong still didn't fully understand the purpose of the diary or why she was its owner, but there was one undeniable perk: the guaranteed soul power boost every seven days. While she had only received a small fraction of the increase so far, her high original level meant that even the tiny boost was substantial. It helped her recover some of the strength that had waned during her time in the Rakshasa God Exam.

Meanwhile, Hu Liena, standing quietly by her side, let out a quiet sigh of relief. The pressure from Bibi Dong's aura had been suffocating just moments ago.

At that very moment, the diary continued to update, its content unfolding further.

[At this moment, Tang San appeared, and he was also the owner of twin martial souls. This not only met his expectations but far exceeded them!]

[And so, today's scene unfolded. Yu Xiaogang wants to take Tang San as his disciple, hoping that Tang San will rectify his name in the future!]

[However, I must say that I severely despise Yu Xiaogang: Tang San possesses twin martial souls with incredible talent, and his father is Tang Hao, Tang San has half the blood of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Even without his teachings, if Tang San doesn't die young, his achievements will undoubtedly lead him to become a titled Douluo. So why does Tang San need your teachings?]

[As for teaching Tang San theoretical knowledge, as long as Tang Hao is willing to take Tang San back to the Haotian Sect, reveal his twin martial souls, and sincerely admit his mistakes, the elders of the Haotian Sect will undoubtedly do their best to cultivate him—a prodigy with twin martial souls. Moreover, the leader of Haotian Sect is Tang San's uncle!]

[So, theoretical knowledge is not a problem at all. At worst, Tang San can slowly learn the mainland's theoretical knowledge through the academy. Without Yu Xiaogang, Tang Hao would certainly take action to ensure Tang San's future.]

The heroines read Tenshin's analysis in the diary and found it to be a logical and convincing perspective. They couldn't help but agree: if Yu Xiaogang truly wanted to prove himself, seeking to mentor someone like Tang San—someone already so extraordinarily gifted—was the wrong approach. Tang San, with his twin martial souls and unparalleled talent, was already destined for greatness. His father, Tang Hao, had the bloodline of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, and with that heritage alone, Tang San was on track to become a titled Douluo, regardless of Yu Xiaogang's involvement.

The heroines noted that if Tang San were truly in need of guidance, it would be his father, Tang Hao, who would step in to provide it. With his access to the Haotian Sect and the support of the elders there, Tang San's future was secured. The leader of the Haotian Sect, after all, was Tang San's own uncle. So, there was no question of whether Tang San needed Yu Xiaogang's teachings—he didn't.

They also pointed out that Yu Xiaogang's focus on theoretical knowledge seemed trivial in comparison to the opportunities Tang San had. Even without his teachings, Tang San could easily gain the knowledge he needed through the academy or his family's resources. It was clear that Tang Hao would ensure his son's future was bright, with or without Yu Xiaogang's influence.

The heroines thought that if Yu Xiaogang really wanted to prove himself, he should seek a disciple with a talent more similar to his own—someone who needed real guidance and training, rather than a prodigy like Tang San who was already set to surpass him. Alternatively, they suggested, Yu Xiaogang could focus on breaking through his own cultivation limitations—reaching a level beyond his current plateau of level 29 and shedding the title of "waste." Only then, they believed, could he truly prove himself worthy of the title of master.