As soon as the message appeared on the Heavenly Curtain, many people across the Douluo Continent finally relaxed.
"It's finally over…"
A large number of spectators couldn't help sighing in relief.
The previous segment had been interesting, but it wasn't exactly the most exciting story for the audience.
Yes, Yu Xiaogang's past involved Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen and the powerful Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
And earlier scenes—such as Yu Yuanzhen mercilessly beating Yu Xiaogang during training—had even brought a sense of satisfaction to many viewers.
However, everyone watching lived in the Douluo Continent, a world where strength determined everything.
In such a world, power was the most fundamental standard used to judge a person's worth.
Because of this, someone like Yu Xiaogang—who in many people's eyes was destined to achieve very little in the future—naturally failed to attract much admiration.
Instead, what truly captured everyone's attention was the other version of Yu Xiaogang.
The one known as Dragon God Douluo Yu Xiaogang.
That Yu Xiaogang possessed the same background.
The same martial spirit.
Even the same low innate talent.
Yet somehow, in the end, he managed to rise against fate and become a Titled Douluo, standing at the peak of the continent.
For countless Spirit Masters who possessed only Level 1 or Level 2 Innate Spirit Power, this story was like a ray of light shining into their lives.
Hope.
Possibility.
A miracle.
Everyone desperately wanted to know how he did it.
If they could understand the path Yu Xiaogang walked…
Maybe—just maybe—they could follow the same path themselves.
Shrek Academy
Far away in the Heaven Dou Empire, several figures wearing the uniforms of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School arrived at the gates of Shrek Academy.
They walked directly toward a young girl standing near the courtyard.
"Ning Rongrong."
The leader bowed respectfully.
"Young Miss, the Sect Master has sent us to escort you back to the sect."
Although Ning Rongrong had not yet reached adulthood, her status within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was extremely high.
After all, she was the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, the sect master.
Even more importantly, she was protected by two of the most powerful Titled Douluo in the entire continent:
Sword Douluo Chen Xin
Bone Douluo Gu Rong
Because of this, even though Ning Rongrong had earned the nickname "Little Witch" due to her mischievous personality…
No one in the sect truly dared to offend her.
Ning Rongrong glanced at the group lazily.
"I'm not going back."
Her tone was firm.
"I'm staying here."
She pointed toward the distant group of students gathered under the Heavenly Curtain.
"I want to continue watching the broadcast."
The disciples exchanged awkward looks.
"Young Miss," one of them said carefully, "the Sect Master believes that because of the Heavenly Curtain… the Douluo Continent may become extremely dangerous in the future."
"If that's the case," Ning Rongrong replied impatiently, "then Father, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone should come here instead."
She crossed her arms confidently.
"Tell them that Shrek Academy contains Yu Xiaogang—the subject of the Heavenly Curtain's comparison."
"And not just him."
"There's also an entire group of geniuses here."
Her eyes sparkled as she spoke.
"In this tiny academy alone, there are three students with full innate spirit power."
"The rest all have innate spirit power of level seven or higher."
Ning Rongrong looked directly at the sect disciples.
"When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School discovers such a large group of wild geniuses…"
"Can the sect really pretend it didn't see them?"
The disciples were speechless.
Recruiting talented Spirit Masters had always been one of the most important responsibilities within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
And what Ning Rongrong said was completely true.
"Very well," the leader finally said.
"We will return and report everything to the Sect Master."
"Go ahead."
Ning Rongrong waved dismissively.
The group quickly departed.
Moments later, Ning Rongrong happily skipped back toward the other Shrek students.
She sat down beside Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.
"They came to take you back?" Zhu Zhuqing asked calmly.
"Yeah," Ning Rongrong replied.
"But I refused."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly.
She wasn't surprised.
Anyone familiar with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School understood the situation.
Although Shrek Academy looked simple and even shabby…
Every student here possessed extraordinary talent.
If Ning Rongrong truly left now, that would be the strange decision.
After a brief silence, Zhu Zhuqing leaned closer and spoke quietly.
"I overheard something last night."
"What?"
Ning Rongrong immediately became curious.
"The Dean and Grandmaster were discussing the academy's finances."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained calm.
"It seems the academy doesn't have enough money to continue operating here."
"They're planning to relocate."
"Where?" Ning Rongrong asked.
"To Heaven Dou City."
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up instantly.
"That's perfect!"
Heaven Dou City was extremely close to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Furthermore, the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire—Xue Qinghe—was actually her father's disciple.
If Shrek Academy moved there…
Her ability to recruit these geniuses would increase dramatically.
"I need to inform Father about this as soon as possible," Ning Rongrong murmured thoughtfully.
At that moment—
The Heavenly Curtain lit up again.
The broadcast resumed.
Ning Rongrong immediately pushed aside her thoughts and focused on watching.
The Heavenly Curtain
[The video continues.]
The scene shifted to another morning.
On the training grounds of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Xiaogang was sparring with his father—Yu Yuanzhen.
Although Yu Xiaogang had improved greatly, in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes his abilities were still far from satisfactory.
However—
Every powerful expert had once started from basic training.
More importantly, Yu Xiaogang now possessed a foundation so strong that even Yu Yuanzhen was shocked.
After countless examinations conducted by Yu Yuanzhen and the elders of the sect…
They had confirmed something unbelievable.
After absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Whale Jelly, Yu Xiaogang's physical body had undergone an incredible transformation.
His strength had already surpassed that of a normal Level 20 Spirit Master.
This meant something extraordinary.
With his current physical condition…
Yu Xiaogang could directly absorb a first spirit ring exceeding 800 years.
An eight-hundred-year first spirit ring!
That possibility stunned even Yu Yuanzhen.
If Yu Xiaogang's first spirit ring reached 800 years…
Then his second spirit ring could easily surpass 1,000 years.
His third spirit ring might reach 5,000 years.
And his fourth spirit ring could even exceed 10,000 years.
Yu Yuanzhen could barely imagine the future.
With such an incredible foundation, Yu Xiaogang's originally weak Level 1 innate spirit power no longer seemed like an obstacle.
For the first time in his life, Yu Yuanzhen felt proud.
Truly proud.
He raised his head proudly and declared:
"My son, Yu Xiaogang…"
"Has the potential to become a Titled Douluo!"
Training
"Bang!"
"Pa!"
"Thud!"
The sounds of combat echoed across the training field.
Yu Xiaogang tried his best to attack.
But against his father's overwhelming power, his resistance was meaningless.
With a simple flick of his hand, Yu Yuanzhen sent him flying.
Yu Xiaogang crashed onto the ground heavily.
He lay there motionless.
"Hahaha!"
Yu Yuanzhen burst into laughter.
"That's enough training for today!"
"For the next few days, your training will be suspended."
Yu Xiaogang slowly raised one hand weakly.
"Got it…"
His voice sounded exhausted.
Yu Yuanzhen continued laughing.
"Use these days to rest."
"Restore your spirit and energy."
"Because soon…"
"We will obtain your first spirit ring."
After saying that, Yu Yuanzhen left the training ground happily.
He rarely had the opportunity to see his clever and talented son in such a miserable state.
Meanwhile—
Yu Xiaogang remained lying on the ground.
He stared silently at the sky above.
Inside his heart, nervousness slowly spread.
The first spirit ring.
It was the beginning.
The first step toward changing his destiny.
It was also the moment when he would truly step into the world of Spirit Masters.
Although Yu Xiaogang had read countless books about martial spirits and spirit abilities…
Those were only theories.
When it came to his own future—
He couldn't help feeling anxious.
Yu Xiaogang clenched his fist slightly.
"I hope…"
"My first spirit ability will be something powerful."
He closed his eyes briefly.
In truth, he already had many ideas regarding spirit abilities.
But theories were meaningless without practice.
Everything would depend on what kind of spirit ring he actually absorbed.
And so—
Under the vast sky of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect…
Yu Xiaogang quietly waited for the moment that would determine his future.
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