"Moreover, who in the Soul Master world hasn't heard of my teacher's Ten Core Competencies of Soul Spirits?" Tang San said, scanning the room with reverence for Yu Xiaogang.
"Ten Core Competencies of Soul Spirits? Never heard of it. You say your teacher is the Grandmaster recognized by the Soul Master world, but how come I don't know about him?" Xue Beng glanced at Tang San and his teacher with disdain.
Meng Shenji and the other two exchanged looks.
As renowned figures in the educational field, they were indeed aware of the Ten Core Competencies of Soul Spirits.
However, the knowledge within the Ten Core Competencies was basic to them, and even the unique aspects were merely rehashed from predecessors' ideas. Thus, they hadn't paid much attention to it.
But they never expected that the person who integrated these theories would stand before them today, revered as the Grandmaster.
"Ahem, we've long heard about the teaching prowess of Shrek Academy, and seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation."
"Yes, indeed!"
Meng Shenji, Zhi Lin, and Bai Baoshan exchanged glances and offered a few compliments.
In truth, compared to this Grandmaster, they were more interested in the Shrek Eight Monsters. After all, among them were former students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
They were quite familiar with the talents of Yu Tianheng, Ye Lingling, and others. If they could return to the academy, it would be a significant boost for the upcoming Soul Master Competition in half a year.
"You!" Tang San, seeing the lack of respect for his teacher, was instantly enraged.
The Sleeve Arrow hidden in his sleeve tightened involuntarily.
A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes as he memorized their faces, burying his emotions deep within.
These people had already chosen the path to their doom. But for now, he was still too weak. Once he grew stronger, he would surely reclaim the respect his teacher deserved.
"Hmph! Since the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy doesn't value our Shrek Academy, why should we stay here?" Flender walked over to Tang San, patted his shoulder, and feigned anger while secretly pleased.
He had been wondering how to find an opportunity to leave and head to the Blue Lightning Academy. Now, he didn't even need to come up with an excuse.
Upon hearing this, the Shrek members glared at Xue Xing and the others. They hadn't expected that their joyful arrival at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy would result in such a reception.
"Wait, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy isn't a place you can come and go as you please!"
Dugu Bo slowly stepped forward, and Spirit Rings began to rise from beneath his feet—two yellow, two purple, and five black, nine rings in total, emitting a dazzling light.
What was Dugu Bo planning?
The Shrek members couldn't help but change their expressions.
In the Soul Master world, there was an unspoken consensus: the higher the level of a Soul Master, the greater the gap between each level.
Once a certain threshold was reached, the difference between high-level and low-level Soul Masters became an insurmountable chasm, making resistance impossible.
Not to mention, the highest Soul Power among them was Flender, who was only at level 78.
"Kid, I noticed the look in your eyes just now seemed quite hostile?" Dugu Bo said with a half-smile, his overwhelming pressure enveloping the entire Shrek group.
He was already aware of Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's experiences in Suotuo City. Now that he had encountered them, as a protector of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he felt it necessary to mete out some punishment. After all, he couldn't just take a salary without doing any work.
"..."
Feeling the immense pressure on his body, Tang San clenched his teeth, a flash of resentment flickering in his eyes as he lowered his head. To resist Dugu Bo's overwhelming aura, the Eight Spider Lances on his back suddenly emerged, piercing into the ground to anchor himself.
At the same time, he raised his hand and released his Martial Soul. Two yellow and one purple Spirit Rings appeared beneath his feet.
The others from Shrek Academy were also struggling, each activating their Martial Souls to resist the pressure emanating from the Titled Douluo.
"An External Soul Bone?" Dugu Bo and Meng Shenji, among others, noticed the Eight Spider Lances extending from Tang San's back. A look of astonishment flashed in their eyes.
Among Soul Bones, the most difficult to obtain are undoubtedly the External Soul Bones. Unlike the skull, limbs, and torso, External Soul Bones grow alongside the Soul Master.
"You've got quite the luck, kid!" Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed with a sharp light as he looked at Tang San with a half-smile. He hadn't expected Tang Hao's son to be so fortunate as to obtain an External Soul Bone.
"What do you want?"
"..." The Shrek group was startled, and after a moment of realization, they all spoke up.
"How dare you!" Flender and Zhao Wuji, along with several other stronger teachers, stepped in front of Tang San.
"Arrogance requires the capital to back it up. Acting haughty with weak strength only invites disdain," Dugu Bo sneered, suddenly unleashing an even more powerful aura that enveloped the group before him.
Flender and Zhao Wuji were the first to bear the brunt, instantly bent over by the overwhelming pressure. Next was Tang San, who was using his Eight Spider Lances to support himself on the ground.
He felt his bones creaking under the pressure, but fortunately, the Eight Spider Lances were sturdy enough not to break.
The worst off was Yu Xiaogang.
Due to his own pride, he hadn't retreated even half a step when Dugu Bo approached. As a result, the distance between them wasn't far. Earlier, he had barely managed to withstand Dugu Bo's pressure through sheer willpower.
But when Dugu Bo fully unleashed his aura as a Titled Douluo, how could a mere 29th-level Soul Grand Master like Yu Xiaogang endure it? He was immediately forced to his knees by the overwhelming pressure.
"Teacher!"
"Grandmaster!"
"..." The Shrek group was shocked, exclaiming in unison.
Yu Xiaogang's face turned from ashen to red, then pale.
When had Yu Xiaogang ever suffered such humiliation? Even when he was labeled a failure by his family and left the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, he had always held his head high.
"Break!" Seeing his teacher in such a state, Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot as he mustered all his strength to straighten his body.
Yu Xiaogang raised his head with great difficulty, then forced a smile at Dugu Bo that was uglier than a grimace.
"Heh, you're after Xiao San's External Soul Bone, aren't you? Your Excellency, don't waste your effort. Through diligent cultivation over the years, Xiao San has already fully absorbed the External Soul Bone."
Dugu Bo's lips curled in disdain. How could he not see the state the kid was in? He then turned his gaze to Yu Xiaogang, who dared to sneer at him. "What kind of thing are you, to dare mock me?"
Dugu Bo's aura intensified once more.
Under this immense pressure, Yu Xiaogang, who had barely managed to lift his head, was immediately pressed to the ground.
The moment his hard skull made contact with the ground, a loud thud echoed. The smooth stone tiles at the entrance of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee cracked with fine fissures.
Blood quickly filled the cracks in the stone bricks.
Yu Xiaogang knelt on the ground, suddenly feeling dizzy. The anxious voices of the people around him reached his ears as nothing but a continuous buzz.
"Teacher!" Tang San's eyes were wide with fury.
Xiao Wu and the others couldn't help but step forward, wanting to help Yu Xiaogang up. "Grandmaster..."
Dugu Bo stood with his arms cro
ssed, sneering at the scene, completely indifferent to the life-and-death drama unfolding before him.
(End of Chapter)