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Chapter 151: Presumptuous Yu Xiaogang
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
"Oh, unconvinced."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's loud words, Sun Zhongjing on the high platform revealed a look of great interest and calmly asked, "What dissatisfaction do you have with my ruling?"
"Medicine King Your Excellency, on what grounds am I unqualified for this Test Stage?"
"Didn't you say that this Test Stage doesn't value Strength, but rather comprehensive qualities?" Yu Xiaogang questioned loudly, craning his neck.
"This Test Stage indeed doesn't value Strength." Sun Zhongjing nodded, then said, "But what it values is a Soul Master's comprehensive qualities. Do you think your performance just now was qualified?"
"This..."
Yu Xiaogang was stumped and had nothing to say. After all, his performance just now was indeed unspeakably poor. However, for him to just accept it like that was naturally impossible. Grandmaster Yu cared too much about his reputation; how could he admit his incompetence?
"But I believe that as a Teacher, the level of Strength isn't important. I presume, Medicine King Your Excellency, you must have heard of my *Ten Core Competencies of the Soul Master World* in the Soul Master World. I, Yu Xiaogang, am confident that as a theory Teacher, guiding Students is absolutely more than enough." As a last resort, he could only invoke his Grandmaster title in the Soul Master World.
"This old man has indeed heard a little of your theories." Sun Zhongjing nodded, then shifted his tone and said, "But as they say, hearing about something is not as good as seeing it. Your knowledge doesn't match your personal qualities. Logically speaking, if those theories were truly the result of your painstaking research, then you wouldn't possibly make such a significant Conventional Knowledge error."
"..."
When Yu Xiaogang heard him say this, his expression couldn't help but change. In certain past years, he had published many theories in the Soul Master World to make a name for himself. Some of those theories originated from Clans, some from Spirit Hall, and they were also mixed with some of his own Hidden Agenda. For example, that a Tool Martial Soul could absorb a Beast Martial Soul's Soul Ring, and so on.
Although those theories originating from Clans and Spirit Hall weren't particularly profound, they were nonetheless things that the Great Clans and Factions kept hidden, not wanting ordinary Soul Masters to know. After all, for these Factions with Clan Inheritances, it was naturally better for Commoner Soul Masters to be as ignorant and foolish as possible, so that they could always maintain their lead and forever dominate them!
And Yu Xiaogang, who publicized this Knowledge, had committed a taboo against all the major Factions. If it weren't for his background in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and his father being the current Sect Master, combined with the fact that what he leaked wasn't actually any profound secret, his act of leaking secrets would have long since gotten him assassinated on the street.
Furthermore, Yu Xiaogang's publication of these theories was certainly not for grand ideals like benefiting society. It was simply because of his own incompetence and being looked down upon, which made him desperately want to gain fame. That's why he defied his Sect's major taboos and made that Knowledge public, hoping to gain a good reputation. However, because he also mixed in some of his own Hidden Agenda, it instead made him a laughing stock among the High-level Soul Masters.
So, this guy does possess theoretical knowledge. But to say it's profound or the result of in-depth research... that would truly be giving him too much credit.
Yu Xiaogang was no research Grandmaster; he was just an Ordinary Person who only theorized in isolation and borrowed others' ideas without truly understanding them. At most, he possessed a bit of petty cleverness. That was all.
The reason he was so overpraised in the original work was precisely because he had a good Disciple who became a God. Other Factions, to curry favor with his Disciple, could only forcefully flatter and awkwardly praise him.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang stumped by his words, Sun Zhongjing had no intention of letting him off. Instead, he continued, "This Test Stage values a Soul Master's comprehensive qualities in various aspects. This includes the development of one's Martial Soul, the selection of Soul Rings, the application of Soul Skills, and so on. But from your performance just now, I saw no qualities whatsoever that would be worthy of the Grandmaster title."
"Regarding this, there's nothing I can do about that."
When Yu Xiaogang heard him say this, he began to argue strenuously, "My Luo Sanpao is a Malignant Mutation, and my Innate Soul Power is less than half a Level because of it. Cultivation to Level 29 is already my limit, so what development is there to speak of? As for hunting Soul Rings and choosing Soul Skills, my Luo Sanpao doesn't possess much potential. Even if I attach good Soul Rings, the Soul Skills obtained might not necessarily be good. I might as well take an unconventional approach and choose Soul Skills that can maximize its advantages."
"Therefore, the Soul Beasts I chose for my first and second Soul Rings were both Pig Soul Beasts, unlike my Clan's Seniors who chose to absorb Soul Rings from dragon-type Soul Beasts."
"So that's how it is."
After listening to his explanation, Sun Zhongjing nodded and calmly said, "Hearing you say that, this old man finally understands why your Martial Soul, despite clearly having great potential, was cultivated into this sorry state."
"Great potential?"
As soon as Sun Zhongjing said that, Yu Xiaogang immediately felt he was joking, and the Audience below the stage also showed incredulous expressions, starting to discuss among themselves.
"Medicine King Your Excellency said that this Pig has great potential?"
"No way, its innate soul power is only half a level..."
"I can't imagine how this Pig could be cultivated..."
"Let's see what Medicine King Your Excellency has to say..."
Facing the confused gazes of the crowd, Sun Zhongjing continued, "Your Martial Soul is actually far more special and has much more potential than you imagine!"
"At first glance, this Pig seems like a Pig, but it actually possesses the potential to evolve into a Dragon!"
"Sanpao, can it evolve into a Dragon?"
Yu Xiaogang revealed an incredulous expression, lowered his head to look at Luo Sanpao, who was also innocently staring back at him, then violently shook his head, his face full of disbelief as he said, "No! Impossible! A Pig is a Pig, how could it possibly become a Dragon?"
"Why not?"
Sun Zhongjing counter-asked, "You hail from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Even if your Martial Soul mutated, would it really mutate into a Pig? Moreover, it's a Pig that possesses unique Wisdom and can separate from the Soul Master's Main Body. With such a special Martial Soul, why would you assume it's like an ordinary Martial Soul?"
"..."
These words successfully plunged Yu Xiaogang into contemplation.
"Furthermore, this old man has also heard of the Golden Iron Triangle," Sun Zhongjing continued. "I heard that when your three Martial Souls undergo Spirit Fusion, your Martial Soul will transform into a Golden Saint Dragon. If it truly were just a Pig, how could it transform into a Dragon? And among the three of you, why would this Pig be the dominant one? Have you ever thought about this? Why would this be the case?"
"Because... Sanpao, is just a Dragon that looks like a Pig... and its Bloodline Level is far higher than the other two Martial Souls! That's why it's the dominant one!" Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled slightly as he voiced his conjecture.
Sun Zhongjing nodded, saying, "Exactly. It's well-known that Martial Souls can continuously grow stronger and even evolve with a Soul Master's Cultivation and the attachment of suitable Soul Rings!"
"Specifically, you can refer to City Lord Ye of White Cloud City. His Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower evolved from a Seven Treasures into a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower precisely because it attached high Lifespan Soul Rings and utilized that abundant Soul Power Origin!"
(end of chapter)
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
"Oh, unconvinced."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's loud words, Sun Zhongjing on the high platform revealed a look of great interest and calmly asked, "What dissatisfaction do you have with my ruling?"
"Medicine King Your Excellency, on what grounds am I unqualified for this Test Stage?"
"Didn't you say that this Test Stage doesn't value Strength, but rather comprehensive qualities?" Yu Xiaogang questioned loudly, craning his neck.
"This Test Stage indeed doesn't value Strength." Sun Zhongjing nodded, then said, "But what it values is a Soul Master's comprehensive qualities. Do you think your performance just now was qualified?"
"This..."
Yu Xiaogang was stumped and had nothing to say. After all, his performance just now was indeed unspeakably poor. However, for him to just accept it like that was naturally impossible. Grandmaster Yu cared too much about his reputation; how could he admit his incompetence?
"But I believe that as a Teacher, the level of Strength isn't important. I presume, Medicine King Your Excellency, you must have heard of my *Ten Core Competencies of the Soul Master World* in the Soul Master World. I, Yu Xiaogang, am confident that as a theory Teacher, guiding Students is absolutely more than enough." As a last resort, he could only invoke his Grandmaster title in the Soul Master World.
"This old man has indeed heard a little of your theories." Sun Zhongjing nodded, then shifted his tone and said, "But as they say, hearing about something is not as good as seeing it. Your knowledge doesn't match your personal qualities. Logically speaking, if those theories were truly the result of your painstaking research, then you wouldn't possibly make such a significant Conventional Knowledge error."
"..."
When Yu Xiaogang heard him say this, his expression couldn't help but change. In certain past years, he had published many theories in the Soul Master World to make a name for himself. Some of those theories originated from Clans, some from Spirit Hall, and they were also mixed with some of his own Hidden Agenda. For example, that a Tool Martial Soul could absorb a Beast Martial Soul's Soul Ring, and so on.
Although those theories originating from Clans and Spirit Hall weren't particularly profound, they were nonetheless things that the Great Clans and Factions kept hidden, not wanting ordinary Soul Masters to know. After all, for these Factions with Clan Inheritances, it was naturally better for Commoner Soul Masters to be as ignorant and foolish as possible, so that they could always maintain their lead and forever dominate them!
And Yu Xiaogang, who publicized this Knowledge, had committed a taboo against all the major Factions. If it weren't for his background in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and his father being the current Sect Master, combined with the fact that what he leaked wasn't actually any profound secret, his act of leaking secrets would have long since gotten him assassinated on the street.
Furthermore, Yu Xiaogang's publication of these theories was certainly not for grand ideals like benefiting society. It was simply because of his own incompetence and being looked down upon, which made him desperately want to gain fame. That's why he defied his Sect's major taboos and made that Knowledge public, hoping to gain a good reputation. However, because he also mixed in some of his own Hidden Agenda, it instead made him a laughing stock among the High-level Soul Masters.
So, this guy does possess theoretical knowledge. But to say it's profound or the result of in-depth research... that would truly be giving him too much credit.
Yu Xiaogang was no research Grandmaster; he was just an Ordinary Person who only theorized in isolation and borrowed others' ideas without truly understanding them. At most, he possessed a bit of petty cleverness. That was all.
The reason he was so overpraised in the original work was precisely because he had a good Disciple who became a God. Other Factions, to curry favor with his Disciple, could only forcefully flatter and awkwardly praise him.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang stumped by his words, Sun Zhongjing had no intention of letting him off. Instead, he continued, "This Test Stage values a Soul Master's comprehensive qualities in various aspects. This includes the development of one's Martial Soul, the selection of Soul Rings, the application of Soul Skills, and so on. But from your performance just now, I saw no qualities whatsoever that would be worthy of the Grandmaster title."
"Regarding this, there's nothing I can do about that."
When Yu Xiaogang heard him say this, he began to argue strenuously, "My Luo Sanpao is a Malignant Mutation, and my Innate Soul Power is less than half a Level because of it. Cultivation to Level 29 is already my limit, so what development is there to speak of? As for hunting Soul Rings and choosing Soul Skills, my Luo Sanpao doesn't possess much potential. Even if I attach good Soul Rings, the Soul Skills obtained might not necessarily be good. I might as well take an unconventional approach and choose Soul Skills that can maximize its advantages."
"Therefore, the Soul Beasts I chose for my first and second Soul Rings were both Pig Soul Beasts, unlike my Clan's Seniors who chose to absorb Soul Rings from dragon-type Soul Beasts."
"So that's how it is."
After listening to his explanation, Sun Zhongjing nodded and calmly said, "Hearing you say that, this old man finally understands why your Martial Soul, despite clearly having great potential, was cultivated into this sorry state."
"Great potential?"
As soon as Sun Zhongjing said that, Yu Xiaogang immediately felt he was joking, and the Audience below the stage also showed incredulous expressions, starting to discuss among themselves.
"Medicine King Your Excellency said that this Pig has great potential?"
"No way, its innate soul power is only half a level..."
"I can't imagine how this Pig could be cultivated..."
"Let's see what Medicine King Your Excellency has to say..."
Facing the confused gazes of the crowd, Sun Zhongjing continued, "Your Martial Soul is actually far more special and has much more potential than you imagine!"
"At first glance, this Pig seems like a Pig, but it actually possesses the potential to evolve into a Dragon!"
"Sanpao, can it evolve into a Dragon?"
Yu Xiaogang revealed an incredulous expression, lowered his head to look at Luo Sanpao, who was also innocently staring back at him, then violently shook his head, his face full of disbelief as he said, "No! Impossible! A Pig is a Pig, how could it possibly become a Dragon?"
"Why not?"
Sun Zhongjing counter-asked, "You hail from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Even if your Martial Soul mutated, would it really mutate into a Pig? Moreover, it's a Pig that possesses unique Wisdom and can separate from the Soul Master's Main Body. With such a special Martial Soul, why would you assume it's like an ordinary Martial Soul?"
"..."
These words successfully plunged Yu Xiaogang into contemplation.
"Furthermore, this old man has also heard of the Golden Iron Triangle," Sun Zhongjing continued. "I heard that when your three Martial Souls undergo Spirit Fusion, your Martial Soul will transform into a Golden Saint Dragon. If it truly were just a Pig, how could it transform into a Dragon? And among the three of you, why would this Pig be the dominant one? Have you ever thought about this? Why would this be the case?"
"Because... Sanpao, is just a Dragon that looks like a Pig... and its Bloodline Level is far higher than the other two Martial Souls! That's why it's the dominant one!" Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled slightly as he voiced his conjecture.
Sun Zhongjing nodded, saying, "Exactly. It's well-known that Martial Souls can continuously grow stronger and even evolve with a Soul Master's Cultivation and the attachment of suitable Soul Rings!"
"Specifically, you can refer to City Lord Ye of White Cloud City. His Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower evolved from a Seven Treasures into a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower precisely because it attached high Lifespan Soul Rings and utilized that abundant Soul Power Origin!"
(end of chapter)
