"Hum hum ha ha ha ha!"
"I did it!"
At Shrek Academy.
In a dilapidated mud house, a crazy laugh suddenly echoed.
Ever since he was forced to come to Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang had been forcing students to undergo high-intensity training, while also continually researching new forms of power.
This was the power of Ma Hongjun—the Evil Fire.
Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul was called the Evil Fire Phoenix, but in terms of Martial Soul quality, most of its power actually came from the Evil Fire.
Without the Evil Fire, Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul would be no more than a fire-breathing chicken.
And now, Yu Xiaogang had successfully researched the Evil Fire. He believed that revenge was finally within reach, and naturally, he was very pleased.
"Xiaogang, are you saying it's really done?"
At that moment, from a nearby room, Flender ran out, barely calming his nerves after being startled. Yu Xiaogang's words shocked him again.
"Xiaogang, you truly deserve to be our smart corner; you've done in two months what others couldn't do."
Flender was very excited. After all, Ma Hongjun was his personal disciple. The Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul was something even he had been unable to fully solve. He never expected that Yu Xiaogang had cracked it in such a short time.
Years ago, when he accepted Ma Hongjun as a disciple, he noticed one night that Ma Hongjun was inexplicably making movements to release the fire within him, which had troubled him greatly.
"It's nothing, Little Ma is now also one of my beloved disciples."
Thinking about how he gave Ma Hongjun a soul tool and Ma Hongjun had taken him as his teacher, Yu Xiaogang felt quite pleased.
Without further ado, Yu Xiaogang began explaining the role of the Evil Fire to Flender.
"Little Ma's Evil Fire may make it difficult for him to train, but once he gets used to the torment of the Evil Fire, his spirit will become stronger, and his willpower will be more determined."
Yu Xiaogang raised a finger—this was the first part of his research. But at this moment, Flender looked at him with a puzzled expression.
If Ma Hongjun could strengthen his willpower, he wouldn't be called Ma Hongjun, would he?
Realizing Flender's strange look, Yu Xiaogang was quick to explain.
"Don't worry, I've already found a way to deal with the Evil Fire."
"The Evil Fire doesn't just torment Little Ma's spirit; it also enhances the destructive power of his Martial Soul's fire attribute and accelerates his cultivation."
"If we can use ice to cool him down, the torment from the Evil Fire can be ignored, allowing Little Ma to successfully reach the Soul Zong level."
"And during this time, we will choose soul rings for Little Ma that enhance emotional control and fire strength."
"Thanks to that paper by Xiao Yan, I've now decided to make Little Ma's Martial Soul continuously mutate, ultimately transforming it into a true Phoenix."
Upon hearing this, Flender's eyes widened, and after thinking for a moment, he also felt that this was a brilliant idea.
"However, Xiaogang, the Evil Fire will certainly become stronger as he grows stronger. Do you really think you can eliminate it?"
"Why eliminate it? The Evil Fire allows for rapid cultivation. What we need to do is help Little Ma quickly master this power."
Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly, very confident in his theory.
Not only that, but he also planned to use Oscar's sausage Martial Soul, which also had an auxiliary effect on training.
In Yu Xiaogang's understanding, with Oscar's innate full soul power, there were endless possibilities.
Even if Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire ultimately became uncontrollable, he still had Oscar.
He could simply find a soul ring that temporarily eliminated emotional, no, negative influences.
If Xiao Lin were to know about Yu Xiaogang's plan, he would undoubtedly curse him out.
What a rubbish theory—Ma Hongjun's descendant, Ma Xiaotao, has to use the Extreme Ice to solve the Evil Fire problem, yet Yu Xiaogang still plans to strengthen it.
Does he not know how to die?
Even though, in the future, after thousands of years of advancement in technology and teacher resources, they hadn't solved it, Yu Xiaogang was trying to reinforce the Evil Fire now.
Well, maybe it was Oscar's innate full soul power and food-based Martial Soul that could really have a chance to solve the Evil Fire's negative effects.
But that wasn't because Yu Xiaogang's theory was any good—it was because Oscar's talent was higher.
"Not good, Dean, Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire has erupted again."
At this moment, Zhao Wujie rushed to the door of Yu Xiaogang's room, shouting loudly.
"It's fine. I've already prepared enough ice for Little Ma's soul tool."
Yu Xiaogang waved his hand, with a confident expression on his face, showing the demeanor of a master.
"Oh, really? Then everything should be fine."
Zhao Wujie let out a breath of relief. As the vice dean, he was still very concerned about the students.
Although Yu Xiaogang's reputation had been slightly tarnished, who in the world could still be called a master?
Yu Xiaogang's knowledge of soul beasts far surpassed that of people like them, so Zhao Wujie chose to trust him.
However, soon, Zhao Wujie's tone changed, and he pulled out a new issue of the Martial Soul Report.
"Oh, right, Master, Flender, the Martial Soul Hall has released a new Martial Soul Report. You should take a look."
Zhao Wujie handed over the Martial Soul Report, his expression a bit strange.
Yu Xiaogang and Flender knew that Zhao Wujie wouldn't casually mention something, so they immediately started reading the report carefully.
The code 19735 on the report caught their attention.
"They sold this many?"
Yu Xiaogang and Flender exclaimed in unison, then looked at the contents of the Martial Soul Report.
"Super limit soul ring absorption?"
As they read through the paper's argument, Yu Xiaogang's expression became disdainful. This was his biggest achievement; how could ordinary people possibly overturn it?
But Zhao Wujie, in his blunt manner, said, "Master, your paper is outdated. According to the information, that experimenter from the Star Luo Empire successfully exceeded the limit of soul ring absorption. Experts have confirmed it with a soul ring from 443 years ago."
"What!?"
"This is impossible!"
Yu Xiaogang immediately retorted, not believing it, and then furrowed his brows, seriously reading the contents.
Halfway through, Yu Xiaogang suddenly became furious. Good, good, this Lin Dong actually used him as a counterexample.
Damn Lin Dong, and damn Xiao Yan.
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, nearly breaking them. With eyes filled with resentment, he continued reading.
In the end, after finishing the Martial Soul Report, Yu Xiaogang fell silent. He realized that this paper by Lin Dong truly followed objective principles. With successful case studies now available, Yu Xiaogang knew that his title as "Master" could no longer be his.
He would be forever humiliated by countless future scholars.
Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale as he staggered, almost falling backward.
"Xiaogang, are you okay?"
Flender caught him. His face didn't show any strange emotions.
After all, Yu Xiaogang had not done research in years, so it was normal for him to be overtaken by a newcomer.
Just like Zhao Wujie, Flender also believed Yu Xiaogang was still a top master, with top-tier wisdom.
Not to mention, he had seen the training plans that Yu Xiaogang had made for his direct disciple, Ma Hongjun, and he approved of them.
"I'm fine, thank you, Flender."
"I'm fine. I'm a master. I will train one or two monsters, a few Title Douluo. How could I be in trouble?"
Yu Xiaogang's pale face showed a forced smile.
Though he said this, with his pride, he would certainly write a new paper to get back at them.
Damn Lin Dong, how dare he use him as a counterexample.
(End of Chapter)