NOVEL NEXT Chapter 169: She is woman
Stealing the research achievements of the Martial God Douluo and marking them as his own—only Yu Xiaogang would dare to do such a thing and even go so far as to publish it!
Even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, when incorporating this knowledge, clearly credited it and explained in the main text that this theory and research were the work of Zhongli, the Martial God Douluo.
When the Spirit Hall included it in their records, they even specifically sent someone to ask permission for its inclusion.
But Yu Xiaogang published it without the consent of the original creator. If that were all, it might still be forgivable.
After all, these theories weren't exactly secret.
But he actually went so far as to incorporate these theories into his own book!
And, he didn't even acknowledge that these achievements belonged to Zhongli!
Upon hearing this, everyone present felt a chill run down their spines, as though their scalps were tingling.
This… Yu Xiaogang is indeed fearless!
Some commoners have even read his book, never suspecting that it was acquired in such a manner…
No one doubted Meng Shenji's words, as he had no reason to lie about something so easily disproven.
Besides, as a Spirit Douluo-level powerhouse and the esteemed dean of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, did he really need to smear a nobody?
The title of "Grandmaster" associated with Yu Xiaogang was well-known among the older generation, but only as a pure joke.
No noble, or any faction with a bit of background, even bothered to pay him any mind.
In the original timeline, Ning Fengzhi once said, "Whoever gains the Master gains the world!"
And in fact, there was nothing wrong with that statement.
Setting aside Yu Xiaogang's own status, he had Tang San as his disciple, and even a former lover like Bibi Dong. Gaining the "Master" was indeed like gaining the world.
As for Yu Xiaogang's knowledge… well, that's another story.
Zhongli was stunned. He glanced at Yu Xiaogang in confusion, about to say something when a figure suddenly erupted with fury!
"How dare you!"
This figure's fury was so intense that the spirit power unleashed was many times more powerful than even Meng Shenji's!
"Who dares to steal my sect master's research achievements?!"
The speaker was none other than Du Bafang, standing beside Zhongli!
At that moment, he was furious beyond measure, and the waves of spirit power he exuded were as boundless as the sea.
"Ti… Title Douluo!!"
"He… he really is a Title Douluo!!"
Before, they had only suspected, with a ninety percent certainty, though there was a small chance he might not be.
But now, everything was clear. Right before everyone's eyes, he "revealed" his true strength!
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black(hint of red), red!
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red—nine spirit rings rose from beneath Du Bafang, elevating his aura to its peak!
"Hiss—"
Everyone gasped in shock, their faces filled with awe.
"A… a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring!!"
If observed carefully, one could tell that Du Bafang's eighth spirit ring was also close to a hundred thousand years.
It must have at least ninety thousand years to show that hint of red.
Chen Xin, Salas, Dugu Bo, and the others looked on with shock, feeling a chill down their spines…
This deputy sect master of the Body Sect, seated beside Martial God Douluo Zhongli, had remained silent the entire time, looking exactly like a "bodyguard."
They had already suspected that this "bodyguard" was likely a Title Douluo!
Otherwise, how could he, without even using his martial soul, kill two Spirit Sage-level powerhouses in an instant?
But not only was he a Title Douluo, he also had a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring!
Judging by the power he released, he wasn't just a Level 91 or Level 92 Title Douluo.
His strength…
At the same time, several tall, strong men in the hall rose to their feet!
They looked furious, their eyes seemingly ablaze with fire, causing the audience to freeze in place, afraid to move.
They swallowed hard, completely taken aback to find that the burly man sitting beside them was actually a member of the Body Sect!
The Body Sect was not far from Heaven Dou City, and even a Soul Master-level powerhouse could make the journey in less than half an hour.
Today marked the opening ceremony of the Continental Senior Soul Master Academy Elite Competition.
Both the sect master and the deputy sect master were present, and it was perfectly normal for some members to come along to join in the excitement.
Though there weren't three thousand disciples present, there were still five to six hundred of them, all ready to manifest their martial souls and prepared for action.
At first glance, most of these Body Sect disciples were at the third or even fourth ring level.
Of course, there were also some much stronger individuals, but their identities were different.
Two Soul Douluos and three Soul Sages!!
These were all high-ranking members of the Body Sect, and their aura was equally terrifying!
"Hiss—"
The crowd collectively gasped, hardly daring to breathe.
The Body Sect disciples were currently in a fit of rage, and provoking them was certainly not a wise move!
Du Bafang took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of Yu Xiaogang.
Before Flanders and Liu Erlong could react, he had already seized Yu Xiaogang by the throat!
With just a little pressure, Yu Xiaogang could meet his end!
"Xiaogang!"
"Teacher!"
"Master!"
The members of Shrek Academy changed their expressions dramatically, instinctively calling out.
Especially Liu Erlong, Flanders, and Tang San, who were the most anxious.
Tang San's eyes widened in shock, his gaze fixed on Du Bafang's hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
This… this was another Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring!
"You!"
Du Bafang ignored the Shrek members and addressed Yu Xiaogang directly. "You dare to steal the achievements of the sect master?"
His tone was utterly indifferent, as if he were looking at a corpse.
Yu Xiaogang's face turned red; he wanted to say something but found himself unable to speak with his throat in a chokehold.
At that moment, Yu Xiaogang truly felt fear!
He had thought that even if Zhongli learned of this matter, he wouldn't take it to heart.
Even if he wanted to trouble Yu Xiaogang, he would consider whether to give Yu Yuanzhen, his father, some face.
He never expected that while Zhongli wouldn't make an issue of it, the people within his sect would explode in rage!
"Let go of Xiaogang!"
Liu Erlong panicked and rushed straight toward Du Bafang without a second thought.
Flanders hadn't even processed what was happening when Liu Erlong was already in front of Du Bafang.
With a loud "smack," Du Bafang backhanded Liu Erlong across the face without any hint of mercy.
Talk about negotiating with members of the Body Sect? Don't be ridiculous!
"Get lost!"
Liu Erlong's head snapped to the side as her body involuntarily soared into the air, spinning two and a half times before crashing heavily to the ground.
"Boom…"
"No wonder he's the madman leader of the Body Sect; he didn't hold back at all!"
Everyone thought to themselves.
With just one blow, Liu Erlong nearly lost consciousness, but fortunately, being a strong attack-type soul master with a dragon martial soul helped her recover.
"Erlong!"
Flanders's eyes widened in shock. He struggled to suppress his rage, not allowing himself to act recklessly, yet his body trembled uncontrollably.
This was a manifestation of his anger, not fear.