Chapter 133: Yu Xiaogang's True Colors Exposed
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Tang San's Haotian Hammer clashed violently with Cang Mo, who had transformed into a flaming meteor. At the moment of impact, flames exploded from Cang Mo's body, releasing his concentrated soul power in a torrent that surged towards Tang San.
Crack!
Under this terrifying burst, cracks appeared on the surface of Tang San's Haotian Hammer spirit.
"How is this possible?!"
Tang San's pupils widened in shock. "The Haotian Hammer is the number one tool spirit in the world—how could this happen?!"
"Fool!"
Cang Mo's voice sounded coldly. "What's so great about a lousy hammer? You don't even understand that there are always stronger people and forces beyond your comprehension. This continent is full of spirits that can surpass your so-called 'number one' hammer!"
As he finished speaking, Cang Mo intensified his soul power output. With a series of explosions, Tang San's Haotian Hammer spirit was completely shattered.
With his spirit broken, Tang San coughed up a mouthful of blood.
But Cang Mo's attack didn't stop. Driven by his soul power, the scorching heat of his ultimate fire engulfed Tang San in an instant.
Tang San immediately activated his soul power defense, covering himself with Blue Silver Grass to form a protective barrier around him. However, against the ultimate fire, this defense was as fragile as paper and was reduced to ashes in moments by Cang Mo's flames.
"Aaagh!"
The intense flames seared Tang San's body, the burning sensation so excruciating that he couldn't suppress a scream. The sound was gut-wrenching, chilling all who heard it.
"We surrender! We surrender!"
Hearing his student's screams, Yu Xiaogang's eyes reddened with desperation as he shouted towards the referee.
The referee gave Yu Xiaogang a dismissive glance before announcing, "Shrek Academy's team leader has declared surrender. In the second round of the promotion tournament, Nine Stars Academy versus Shrek Academy, Nine Stars Academy wins!"
With the referee's declaration, Cang Mo finally withdrew his soul power. The flames dissipated, revealing Tang San's charred figure, half-kneeling on the ground, barely able to support himself with one hand.
"Pathetic!"
Cang Mo sneered, "I thought you were something special, but you couldn't even withstand a single move. Who gave you the confidence to provoke the Nine Stars Palace?"
"You…ugh!"
Tang San managed to lift his head, looking up at Cang Mo, who was towering over him, disdain evident in his gaze. Ever proud, Tang San couldn't bear such humiliation, and spat out a mouthful of blood before collapsing, unconscious.
"Xiao San!"
Seeing Tang San faint on the stage, Yu Xiaogang rushed forward without hesitation to check on his godson's condition.
Taking in his student's pitiful state, Yu Xiaogang couldn't hold back anymore. Like a clown, he shouted at the referee, "Referee, the soul master from Nine Stars Academy wasn't competing—he was trying to kill! They violated the tournament's rules, and I demand they be disqualified!"
He then turned to Cang Mo with a fierce glare and said, "At such a young age, you strike so ruthlessly. How exactly were you taught? Do you not understand the principle of restraint in a tournament?"
Smack!
Cang Mo wasn't one to tolerate Yu Xiaogang's accusations. Without hesitation, he slapped Yu Xiaogang across the face.
"Who's this fool?"
Cang Mo shook his hand after delivering the slap. "An old waste stuck at level twenty-nine, and you dare lecture me? Daring to question my master—you're clearly tired of living!"
Yu Xiaogang clutched his stinging cheek, unable to believe what had just happened. At Shrek, with Flender and Liu Erlong shielding him, the teachers and students treated him with utmost respect. After living the good life for so long, he had nearly forgotten the days when people ridiculed him.
Cang Mo glanced at Yu Xiaogang with indifference. "What are you staring at, you old failure? Did you think I didn't know your dirty little secrets? You're a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the biological son of Yu Yuanzhen, yet you couldn't break through level 30 your entire life. And here you are, shamelessly fooling young, impressionable students, bragging about your so-called 'invincible theory.' Invincible theory? Who gave you such misplaced confidence? Aren't you embarrassed to spread that nonsense?"
"Oh my, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan actually has such a disgrace!"
"The clan leader's own son—surely he doesn't lack resources. If he's fifty years old and still hasn't reached level 30, then it's his own fault!"
Whispers erupted around them. Yu Xiaogang's face turned deathly pale as he felt countless disdainful eyes fall upon him. His narrow-minded and vengeful nature flared, and he shot a hateful glare at Cang Mo.
"Oh, still daring to glare at me, old fool? Didn't think the last slap was loud enough, did you?"
Cang Mo raised his hand, about to give Yu Xiaogang another slap, sending Yu Xiaogang scrambling backward in fear.
The referee standing between them took a step back, as if clearing the way for Cang Mo. To have a mere level 29 master yelling at him—it was only out of respect for his title that he hadn't given Yu Xiaogang a slap himself. As for Yu Xiaogang's complaints, please! Cang Mo only used a single soul skill. If his disciple couldn't even handle that, who was to blame?
"Xiaogang!"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang humiliated, Liu Erlong seethed, ready to unleash her inner fury and charge onto the stage. But Flender held her back firmly.
While Liu Erlong, in her love-struck state, had seemingly abandoned all reason, Flender wasn't foolish. They'd already seen the consequences of an instructor attacking a tournament participant; the Elephant Armor Academy had provided a clear example. And that was with the support of the Spirit Hall, one of the tournament's hosts. If Shrek Academy tried it, their fate would be far worse; they might even lose their teaching license.
Moreover, the Nine Stars Academy was backed by the mysterious Nine Stars Palace, not a force they could afford to offend. From the conversation between Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Bo in the Sunset Forest, Flender deduced that the Nine Stars Palace possessed strength on par with the top three sects.
Though Shrek Academy, formerly the Blue Tyrant Academy, had ties to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Liu Erlong was an illegitimate child not included in the clan registry. In the face of serious trouble, the clan would immediately sever all ties with them.
Flender could only hope that Ning Fengzhi on the stage would intervene, throwing him frequent glances for help.
Yet, on the platform, Ning Fengzhi feigned ignorance, pretending not to see Flender's silent pleas.
He hadn't forgotten how Yu Xiaogang had once threatened him in the Sunset Forest, using Tang Hao and Bibi Dong to force him into giving up the hundred-thousand-year spirit beast. Watching this arrogant man suffer brought Ning Fengzhi immense satisfaction.
After all, they were in the promotion tournament, and as long as Cang Mo didn't lose his head, he wouldn't actually kill Yu Xiaogang. Ning Fengzhi decided to enjoy the spectacle, watching Yu Xiaogang's disgraceful behavior for amusement.
Meanwhile, Emperor Xue Ye and Salas, after briefly exchanging disapproving glances at Yu Xiaogang, finally intervened to put an end to the scene on stage.
Emperor Xue Ye had taken note of Tang San's Haotian Hammer and, despite Yu Xiaogang's inadequacies, recognized him as Tang San's teacher. Wanting to maintain goodwill with Tang San and his father, Tang Hao, he chose to step in.
Salas, as a loyal follower of the new Pope, naturally made it his business to know everything about his superior's past. He was well-informed about the Pope's past relationship with Yu Xiaogang. Uncertain of how much influence this so-called "Master" still held in the Pope's eyes, he decided to help him save face, preventing an even greater embarrassment.
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