Chapter 385 - 385 The Hypocrite: Yu Xiaogang

The next moment, golden light condensed, and large characters appeared in the air.

The second-ranked hypocrite has suddenly appeared!

[Ranking #2 on the list of hypocrites]

[Character: Yu Xiaogang]

[Identity: Tang San's teacher, who boasts of unparalleled theoretical knowledge and is known as a master]

[Reason for being fake:]

1. Theoretical utilitarianism and plagiarism: Claiming to have invincible theories, but in reality, they have little originality. Many of their theories are based on the experiments, sacrifices, and research results of others. They simply summarize and integrate the results of others, claim them as their own, and seek fame and reputation.

2. Using his disciple to satisfy his vanity: He was weak and frustrated throughout his life. After taking Tang San as his disciple, he never truly cared for him. Instead, he used Tang San as a test subject to realize his theoretical ideals. He used Tang San's talent and achievements to prove his theories and satisfy his vanity and self-esteem.

3. Using love to seize resources: Knowing that Bibi Dong harbored feelings for him, he deliberately used this love to complete his theoretical research by leveraging the resources and power of the Spirit Hall. After achieving his goal, he completely abandoned her, showing ruthlessness and hypocrisy.

4. Escaping oneself and being arrogant: Awakening a useless martial soul, but being unwilling to accept reality, constantly escaping one's own shortcomings, and attempting to defy fate with so-called theories, being arrogant, but in reality being all talk and no action.

[Punishment: Theoretical insights are completely dissipated, personal soul power is reduced by five levels, a trace of true dragon bloodline is stripped away, reputation is ruined, one is despised by all soul masters, and one is forever barred from taking on disciples and passing on knowledge.]

When Yu Xiaogang's name and crimes were fully revealed, the entire Douluo Continent was once again thrown into an uproar.

The shock was even greater than when Tang Hao made the list!

"Yu Xiaogang? It's actually that master who's known as the invincible in theory!"

"My God! Shrek Academy has another student on the list, and they've jumped straight to second place!"

"It turns out his theories were all plagiarized from others; they weren't his original work at all. How shameless!"

"Not only that, he also used his own disciple as a test subject, taking advantage of Bibi Dong's affections to seize the Spirit Hall's resources. This is utterly despicable!"

"Bibi Dong is so pitiful! The Pope of the Spirit Hall, who holds immense power across the continent, was actually manipulated by such a weak person who used her love to seize resources!"

"What an invincible master of theory! He's just a hypocrite who seeks fame and fortune and is selfish and self-serving!"

"..."

The entire continent erupted in chaos, with discussions spreading like wildfire.

Everyone is mocking and criticizing Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang once rose to fame in the world of Soul Masters with his title of "Master".

Countless people admire his theoretical knowledge and regard him as the theoretical authority in the world of Soul Masters.

Even though their strength is weak, no one dares to underestimate them.

But now, the truth has been completely revealed, exposing his hypocritical mask.

His true colors as a fame-seeker, exploiter, and selfish person should be exposed to the public.

The so-called master is nothing more than a hypocrite who plagiarizes research, exploits his students' affections, and satisfies his own vanity!

In an instant, the title of "master" became a laughing stock across the entire mainland.

Yu Xiaogang's reputation plummeted instantly, and he became a figure despised by everyone.

...

Meanwhile, at Blue Tyrant Academy.

Yu Xiaogang was looking at the sky, still reeling from the shock of Tang Hao's ranking.

The next second, his name appeared prominently in the sky.

The list of crimes was clearly visible to him.

Yu Xiaogang froze, his face turning deathly pale before flushing red.

Shame, embarrassment, and anger surged into his heart instantly, making him feel utterly ashamed.

Previously, when Liu Erlong was listed, he was already implicated, becoming a laughing stock across the mainland and suffering endless criticism.

He thought this was the ultimate humiliation.

But he never expected that he would also be on the list of hypocrites, and even ranked second, ahead of Tang Hao!

The sky revealed all his pretense, all his selfishness, and all his shameful past to the world.

His theories were not entirely original; they were mostly developed by integrating the achievements of his predecessors and utilizing the resources of the Spirit Hall.

He did have ulterior motives when he took Tang San as his disciple. He wanted to use Tang San's talent to prove his theory and get rid of his frustration.

He did indeed take advantage of Bibi Dong's love for him to acquire countless resources, and after completing his research, he chose to escape and distance himself.

...

These were secrets he kept buried deep in his heart, secrets he dared not tell outsiders.

Now, however, it has been made public by the heavens, laid bare before Flander, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and all the soul masters of the continent!

"No...that's not how it is..."

Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself, his face flushed and his whole body trembling.

He wanted to argue, but couldn't utter a single word.

What could he say?

Are you saying that the Sky Curtain is a lie?

But every charge against him struck a chord with him; they were all true!

Flander, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong, who were standing to the side, looked at Yu Xiaogang with surprise, their eyes filled with unfamiliarity, doubt, and strangeness.

They have known Yu Xiaogang for many years, always trusting and respecting him, recognizing his theories, and following in his footsteps.

They never imagined that Yu Xiaogang's renowned theories were actually plagiarized.

I never imagined that he would take advantage of Bibi Dong's love and his own disciple to satisfy his own vanity!

Years of trust collapsed in an instant!

The three men no longer looked at Yu Xiaogang with the respect they once had; instead, their eyes were filled with doubt.

He sensed the strange, scrutinizing gazes of the three people beside him.

Yu Xiaogang's anger and shame reached their peak.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms. His face turned pale and then red, but he could only hold it in and couldn't utter a single word.

He could neither defend himself nor deny it.

He could only endure all of this, the scorn of the entire continent, and the doubts of his friends.

The once-glorious and revered master has now been completely disgraced and despised as the most despicable hypocrite in the entire continent.

"Boom boom boom!"

The punishment from the heavens also descended.

Yu Xiaogang felt a sudden blank in his mind, and the theoretical knowledge he had memorized vanished in an instant.

His soul power was instantly reduced, and his aura plummeted.

...

Unable to pass on their knowledge for life, their theoretical insights dissipate, their soul power level is reduced, and their martial soul becomes even more useless.

This is for Yu Xiaogang, who regards theory as everything and relies on the title of "master".

This is undoubtedly a punishment more painful than killing him!

Yu Xiaogang's vision went black, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

All that remained in my heart was endless despair and shame.

From this day forward, he will no longer be a master.

Instead, he is a hypocrite despised by everyone in Douluo Continent, destined to live a life of ridicule and contempt!

...

Several members of the Shrek Academy lineage have been successively listed on the hypocrite list.

From Flander, Zao Wou-Ki, and Liu Erlong to Yu Xiaogang, they almost occupy half of the list.

The infamy of being called a "gathering place for hypocrites" is like a leech, stubbornly clinging to Shrek Academy.

No matter who mentions it, it inevitably elicits laughter and disdain.

Discussions across mainland China are intensifying.

The sky hangs high in the heavens, its golden light still lingering.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Pope's Palace of the Spirit Hall.

The atmosphere, however, was colder than an ice cellar.

Bibi Dong sat on the papal throne, her fingers gripping the armrests tightly, her knuckles turning white.

The moment Yu Xiaogang climbed to second place on the list of hypocrites, she froze completely.

Above the sky, the charges against him were crystal clear!

They used her affection to seize resources from the Spirit Hall.

Once their goal is achieved, they abandon it without a second thought, showing no compassion or loyalty.

So-called theories are nothing more than plagiarized compilations, used for self-promotion and fame-seeking...

Every word was like a poisoned dagger, piercing Bibi Dong's heart.

For so many years, she has suffered the humiliation of Qian Xunlie, trapped in the Spirit Hall and never seeing the light of day.

The only light in my heart is the friendship I had with Yu Xiaogang when I was young.

Even though she later found herself powerless and her personality changed drastically, even though she took charge of the Spirit Hall and dominated the continent.

Deep in my heart, a trace of affection for him still lingers.

She always believed that Yu Xiaogang had at least been sincere towards her.

She believed that those separations and partings were all beyond her control and the cruel tricks of fate.

(End of chapter)