Gu Yi hadn't expected such an event to occur. To openly come to the academy to sway students was an insult to the term "disgraceful". It was a direct slap in the face.
In reality, he had returned a few minutes earlier and wanted to see if anyone would be swayed. What surprised him was the extent of Dai Mubai's resentment. However, the others' loyalty reassured him that his efforts in nurturing them weren't in vain.
"How is this possible?" Liu Erlong stared in disbelief at Gu Yi, who was suspended in the air. The Clear Sky Douluo had said that Gu Yi was either dead or crippled. How could he still possess such formidable power?
Gu Yi descended and stood before the group, "You've worked hard. Now, let your teacher avenge you."
"Soldiers fight soldiers, generals fight generals. Now it's our turn to battle." Gu Yi said as he walked towards Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang. Nearby, Tang San and Xiao Wu were unable to move under his overwhelming presence, despite Tang San having summoned his Eight Spider Lances.
"What are you going to do? I am warning you, both Xiaogang and I are from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If you dare harm us, even as a Title Douluo, you'll be hunted down and forced to flee and hide." Liu Erlong threatened, knowing Gu Yi's strength far surpassed hers.
"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a bit troublesome but not insurmountable," Gu Yi replied. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was the weakest of the top three sects, far inferior to the Clear Sky Sect and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If it weren't for a Titled Douluo like Yu Yuanzhen, I'm afraid its title as one of the Three Upper Sects would be unstable.
"While seducing students isn't commendable, it's also not a major crime. But to openly sway my students and use force in the academy, you won't be able to walk out of Tianwen Academy unscathed." Gu Yi declared, slowly walking towards Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. He didn't even glance at Dai Mubai, who had already chosen his path and was no longer his student.
"Xiaogang, you go. I'll hold him off," Liu Erlong said, understanding the gravity of their situation. She released her martial spirit and spewed a fierce fireball at Gu Yi, intending to buy time for Yu Xiaogang's escape.
Yu Xiaogang gave Liu Erlong a deep look before running away, hoping to find Flender to help stop this.
"Leave? Not if I say so," Gu Yi activated his Primal Energy Domain. The massive fireball that was barreling towards him turned back into spirit power three feet from him and dissipated. Yu Xiaogang, who had just started to run, also became immobilized within the domain.
In his domain, Gu Yi could neutralize elemental abilities. Liu Erlong's attack was nullified instantly.
"Elemental stripping," he commanded coldly, terrifying Liu Erlong As a Spirit Saint, Liu Erlong is relatively sensitive to her own attacks. And at that moment, she had clearly felt that there was no attack. It was as if the flames were not allowed to exist in this world and dissipated directly, and Liu Erlong could now feel that her power seemed to be suppressed.
Gu Yi's strength was beyond her comprehension, defying conventional Spirit Master norms. His domain immobilized her and she watched helplessly as he grabbed Yu Xiaogang, pulling him close.
"You're the mastermind, the so-called Grandmaster," Gu Yi said, shocked that Yu Xiaogang had dared to provoke him after what had happened last time.
"Don't hurt him, I'm responsible for everything," Liu Erlong tried to take the blame, willing to die for Yu Xiaogang.
"Silence!" Gu Yi sealed Liu Erlong's mouth, making her unable to speak. Having heard their conversation, he addressed Yu Xiaogang, "Since you value Spirit Master power so much, why don't you experience being a cripple."
Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale, fear written all over. "No, please…"
The two things he longed most for in his life were to become a powerful spirit master and to be renowned all over the world. Although he has been unable to break through the level 29 barrier for so many years, he still has a glimmer of hope. But if Gu Yi crippled him, this ray of hope will be completely shattered.
Gu Yi didn't relent, "Every action has consequences. Next time you think of provoking me, remember what it cost you this time." With no mercy, he crippled Yu Xiaogang's spirit power, reducing him to less than an ordinary person. Yu Xiaogang spat out blood and fainted.
"And you…" Gu Yi turned to Liu Erlong, considering a unique punishment.
"Kneel," he ordered. Liu Erlong resisted, but the overwhelming pressure forced her down, blood seeping from her pores.
"Enjoy the dream I've given you," Gu Yi placed his hand on Liu Erlong's head, infiltrating her spiritual sea with his mental power. Despite some resistance, he easily broke through and left a "gift" before withdrawing.
"What… did you… do?" Liu Erlong gasped, the pain from her soul was unbearable.
"You'll find out soon." Gu Yi said, retracting his domain. He then approached Tang San and Xiao Wu.
(End Of Chapter)