Chapter 198: Everyone Hates Yu the "Great Master"

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Tian Dou Colosseum

The main lineup of Tian Dou Imperial Academy was effortlessly dismantled by Shrek Academy. Emperor Xue Ye's face darkened, but he reminded himself that Shrek Academy was technically "one of their own." After all, he had personally granted them land and titles. With a deep sigh, he resigned himself to the situation.

He couldn't afford to provoke Shrek Academy, especially since Dugu Bo—the royal family's honorary elder—was also an honorary dean of the academy. Moreover, Flender, the current principal of Shrek Academy, was now a Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring—one of the strongest Title Douluos in existence.

Shrek Academy wasn't an institution the Tian Dou Royal Family could trifle with.

However, this didn't mean Emperor Xue Ye wouldn't vent his frustration elsewhere. He already knew exactly who would bear the brunt of his anger!

By now, poison had seeped into Xue Ye's very bones, leaving him outwardly strong but inwardly frail. To outsiders, it appeared as though the emperor had experienced a second wind, but in reality, his days were numbered. A true expert in poisons might diagnose that Xue Ye had only about two years left to live. Furthermore, most of the Tian Dou Empire was already under Qian Renxue's control.

The emperor's influence was now limited to Tian Dou City and a few surrounding towns.

As for Yu Xiaogang, his reputation was utterly destroyed. Like a rat scurrying through the streets, he was universally despised.

After all, how could anyone respect someone with such poor character, who shamelessly plagiarized ancient knowledge from the Spirit Hall and claimed it as his own? Was this something any decent person would do?

Moreover, Yu Xiaogang had openly offended a Title Douluo. Did he still think he was the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Times had changed. The old dragon of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was long gone.

Could he still cling to the title of "Master"? Over the years, he had made countless enemies, including the vice-captain of Tian Dou Secondary Team—a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse who had long wanted to beat him senseless.

But these matters could wait. For now, one thing was certain: Shrek Academy had emerged victorious in their first match!

Li Luochen smiled faintly and led the Shrek team away. At this moment, the morale of Shrek Academy was at its peak, and their reputation had skyrocketed.

Especially after Flender revealed his soul rings—that scene of a Title Douluo-level principal fiercely protecting his students was incredibly impressive. Even some older female soul masters with a penchant for mature men couldn't help but admire Flender.

With their resounding victory in the first match, the students of Shrek Academy were brimming with confidence. Since Flender was a Title Douluo, Emperor Xue Ye invited him to sit in the VIP section for the next match.

Flender wasn't particularly pleased about this, but as a citizen of the Tian Dou Empire, he decided to show the emperor some basic courtesy.

Truthfully, Flender would much rather lie back in his wife's arms with his daughter by his side, watching the matches in comfort.

Hadn't they seen Li Luochen lounging between Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue? Talk about living the good life.

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Next Match: Xiang Jia Academy vs. Shrek Academy

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"This time, our opponents are Xiang Jia Academy. Their spirit, the Diamond Mammoth, is an incredibly powerful defensive-type beast spirit—one of the top-tier beast spirits.

For this match, we'll need strong attackers as well as Xiao Ao's Flying Swallow Sausage. Rongrong will also participate. After consuming the Swallow Sausage, she'll fly above the battlefield to amplify everyone's abilities."

Qin Ming analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Xiang Jia Academy for the members of Shrek Academy.

"The lineup for the next match: Oscar, Yu Tianxin, Dai Mubai, Niu Dun, Yang Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong."

The named members stood up—all of them were the main roster players.

"All members of Xiang Jia Academy are at the Soul Ancestor level. Their strongest member, Hu Yanli, has a soul power of level 43. However, due to their incredible defense, you can attack without restraint.

Tianxin, Mubai, Niu Dun, and Yang Wu—go all out. Rongrong, focus on support. If you don't need to use the Mirror Image Sausage, don't.

Xiao Ao, continue using Hongjun's Fire Phoenix spirit this time. This will mislead others into thinking your soul skill transforms you into a phoenix.

Stay by Rongrong's side and use Phoenix Meteor Shower and Phoenix Flame Line for ranged attacks.

Zhuqing, your task this time is to knock away enemies hit by our frontliners' fourth soul skills. Others may think agility-based attackers like you won't be useful in this kind of fight.

But Little Chen has high hopes for you. He said your strength surpasses even Tianxin's. It's all up to you now!"

A hint of joy spread across Zhu Zhuqing's face. Finally, Li Luochen had acknowledged her. She was thrilled.

Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, whose cold demeanor softened slightly. His heart sank—he realized he had no chance of winning her affection.

He didn't dare resort to underhanded tactics against Zhu Zhuqing. What if she had something going on with Li Luochen? He had already offended Li Luochen once and didn't want to risk doing so again.

Besides, he knew Zhu Zhuqing's personality well. Aside from her youthful appearance and voluptuous figure, there wasn't much else to her. She couldn't even perform Spirit Fusion Techniques anymore.

Dai Mubai could find better options in Tian Dou City. If worst came to worst, he could always purchase a catgirl from the Tian Dou auction house to satisfy his desires.

For now, Dai Mubai's sole goal was to defeat Dai Weisi in the finals. Only then would he have a chance to "survive."

Li Luochen, cradled by two beautiful women, watched Qin Ming guide the team's strategy.

Li Luochen wasn't skilled at tactical planning—it wasn't his area of expertise. He had his limitations and disliked amateurs directing experts.

Thus, he trusted Qin Ming to lead Shrek Academy to victory. Qin Ming was close to breaking through to level 79, and it wouldn't be long before he became a Soul Douluo.

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Meanwhile…

Yu Xiaogang was now crippled, and his reputation was in tatters. He couldn't stay at Tian Dou Imperial Academy any longer. Even Tang San refused to interact with him, and he couldn't take Tang San away.

Tang San was now the core and key control-type soul master of Tian Dou Imperial Academy. Emperor Xue Ye wouldn't let him leave.

Yu Xiaogang couldn't take Tang San by force either. When he tried to rely on his reputation to barge in, he was brutally beaten and thrown out of the academy.

Barely recovering, Yu Xiaogang limped through the streets of Tian Dou City. Not long after, he was attacked again. Not only was he beaten, but his dignity as a man was shattered.

Yu Xiaogang was in unimaginable pain. He shouted threats, only to be beaten even more severely.

"You pretentious fraud, you're nothing but an fake! Without your family, could you even call yourself a master?"

"Yeah, I heard from others that this fake was kicked out of his own family. Even his family doesn't want him. What's he boasting about?"

"I heard that the Thunder Douluo lineage within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was wiped out by other elders during the clan's internal strife. Other than this fake, the Thunder Douluo bloodline is extinct!"

"Is that so? Hahaha, serves him right! This fake really is a jinx. He even harmed his own nephew. Jinx!"

Though beaten repeatedly, Yu Xiaogang had developed a high tolerance for pain and remained conscious. He overheard that his entire lineage had been exterminated, and his heart was filled with anguish.

Amidst his suffering, his body began to undergo subtle changes. Luo Sanpao's inherent light attribute began to shift toward darkness, and Yu Xiaogang's eyes turned blood-red!

He vowed revenge!

He would train Tang San well and let his disciple avenge him!

But where could he go now? The Hao Tian Douluo? But he couldn't find him!

Ah, yes! The Hao Tian Douluo had once told him that if he couldn't find him, he could take his token to the Hao Tian Sect and seek out his older brother, Tang Xiao.

He would tell Tang Xiao that Tang San was his and Ah Yin's son. Tang Xiao would surely protect Tang San.

After enduring the beating, Yu Xiaogang hid in a corner until he regained enough strength to move. He then donned a black robe and fled Tian Dou City.

Carrying Tang Hao's token, Yu Xiaogang set off to find Tang Xiao, the Roaring Sky Douluo.

However, as a mere Great Soul Master, the journey to the Hao Tian Clan's territory would take some time.

Yu Xiaogang's visit to the Hao Tian Sect was coincidental. No one knew why Tang Hao had entrusted him with the token.

Even in death, Tang Hao had managed to secure a backup plan for Tang San. How intriguing.

However, Yu Xiaogang's visit to the Hao Tian Sect accelerated the clan's downfall.

The destruction of the Hao Tian Sect was inevitable—it was simply hastened by Yu Xiaogang's actions.

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