Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

"Enough! Let's get down to business. If anyone lays a hand on us again, don't blame me for being ruthless!" At that moment, a loud voice rang in everyone's ears.

Everyone realized that the dean was still watching all along.

Immediately, Yu Xiaogang's courage grew even stronger.

"What makes you slander my theory? My theory is supported by evidence, and the examples are even from students in the academy!"

Yu Xiaogang spoke with righteous indignation.

"Um, I need to explain something to everyone here." Teacher Su suddenly appeared, attracting everyone's attention.

"I should be the most qualified to speak on Lu Yan's cultivation speed," Old Man Su said casually, but with a hint of arrogance in his voice.

He was quite proud when he mentioned Lu Yan, not only Lu Yan, but also Lu Daguan, who was once his student!

"It's definitely not due to the 'underground mimicry cultivation method,' but rather the result of the mutation of the martial soul."

“Lu Daguan is my student. How could I not know about his ‘Earth-Entry Mimicry Cultivation Method’? It’s just like an ordinary mimicry cultivation method, or at least it’s only slightly better.” Old Man Su glanced at everyone and then continued.

"I know exactly how to do the 'Earth-Entry Mimicry Cultivation Method,' but that's Lu Daguan's personal secret, and I can't say for sure. But it definitely doesn't involve burying a person in the ground."

"That would be hilarious. Which of the old people here hasn't laughed at that?"

After saying that, Old Man Su almost laughed out of anger.

“Master Yu Xiaogang, I feel it’s necessary to emphasize that although the ‘Earth-entry Mimicry Cultivation Method’ is not very good, Lu Daguan’s research is just so-so.”

"But please respect my student's research findings." Old Man Su paused for a moment, "Even if he is just a lowly Soul Master."

"As for Lu Yan's cultivation speed, I was also puzzled. I thought Lu Da Guan had really figured something out."

As he spoke, Old Man Su shook his head, "How could that be! Who would think that a mere Soul Master could actually research anything?"

Upon hearing this, most of the people present merely twitched their lips; none of them had ever believed it before.

Of course, Lu Daguan did indeed make some progress in his research, and Old Man Su vaguely knew some of it, but he wouldn't ask about the specifics; it was a student's secret.

And it should be just as he said.

No?

People are arrogant; they wouldn't think they're inferior to even a lowly Soul Master.

"After this soul hunting experience with Lu Yan, I finally understand. It's because Lu Yan absorbed a decent soul ring that's about four hundred years old, and his martial soul has mutated again."

"It has mutated from a useless martial soul to the quality of a mid-to-high-level martial soul!"

After saying that, Old Man Su looked at Yu Xiaogang and said, "You are a master, so tell me why a spirit ring that is about four hundred years old can have such a great effect."

"No one would think we could defeat a top-tier soul beast that's around 400 years old, would they?"

"So why?"

When Yu Xiaogang was asked a sensitive question, he blurted out, "Of course it's because his martial soul didn't complete all the mutations when it awakened!"

"So after absorbing the first spirit ring, it quickly continued to mutate!"

Old Su and the others thought so too, which explains why Lu Yan's martial soul began to mutate as soon as he came into contact with the soul ring.

They thought about it for a long time before they finally understood.

Yu Xiaogang immediately knew the answer; there was something there, but... well...

Old Man Su sneered inwardly and replied, "So, Master, you should now understand why Lu Yan's cultivation speed is so fast!"

"He only demonstrated the cultivation speed after the partial mutation was fully completed. I've taught students for decades and I've heard of things like this before."

After saying that, Old Man Su looked directly at Yu Xiaogang.

"Impossible! You're lying to me, how could this be!"

Yu Xiaogang was enlightened by Old Man Su, and his face was filled with disbelief. Did that mean his guess was wrong?

All the theories he published are wrong!

"No, no, no, you're lying to me, I don't believe you!" Yu Xiaogang pointed at Old Man Su, his eyes bloodshot and panting heavily.

In fact, Yu Xiaogang believed it; what Old Man Su said made perfect sense.

How much knowledge could Lu Daguan, a mere commoner Soul Master, possibly have, and how could he possibly come up with anything?

It was him! He was blinded by his own desires!

He should have realized it sooner, he should have realized that Lu Yan's martial soul mutation might not be a complete mutation!

He's a master! An unparalleled figure in the theory of martial spirits.

But now his invincible golden body has been broken!

He published a flawed theory.

He asked Bibi Dong to help him spread the word throughout the continent.

Damn it! Why did this happen? His reputation is completely ruined this time!

How can anyone prove his theory of invincibility in the future? How can anyone believe him?

How could he prove his abilities to his family and to everyone else?

It's over, it's over.

Yu Xiaogang collapsed to the ground.

At that moment, he heard people talking.

It seems to be saying that the Spirit Hall has sent people.

Chapter 49 Apologies, Power, and Sealed Files

The Spirit Hall has indeed sent people.

The newcomer was Matthew, an old man in his eighties, who walked into the crowd with several subordinates dressed as members of the Spirit Hall.

"I'm here to announce some important news from Wuhun City."

"Regarding the previously promoted..." Matthew took out a note and looked at it, "This is the theory in 'Research and Explanation on the Earth-Attribute Martial Soul Earth-Entry Mimicry Cultivation Method'."

As people get older, their memory deteriorates; they can't remember things that are too long.

"This theory has major problems, and I want to apologize to everyone here. This was a mistake in our work."

After speaking, the eighty-something-year-old man bowed tremblingly to everyone, and then bowed to Li Shan.

"Mr. Li, we apologize for our mistake. Please come with me shortly so we can discuss compensation."

Then, Matthew continued, "We have received instructions from Wuhun City regarding our mistake."

"We must immediately halt this practice and make the public aware that this theory is flawed. We deeply apologize for this error!"

After speaking, Matthew bowed again, "I am very sorry to have let everyone down."

Then, Matthew frowned as he looked at Yu Xiaogang, who had fallen to the ground.

He then bowed to Yu Xiaogang and said, "I am very sorry, Master Yu Xiaogang. Due to our mistake, someone else has impersonated you and published incorrect theories."

"We are deeply sorry for this."

boom!

This bow and these words were like a muffled thunderclap, exploding in everyone's hearts.

Did they impersonate the master Yu Xiaogang?

Isn't this blatant lying?

They were right there!

Is there anyone here who doesn't know that this piece of bullshit theory was published by Yu Xiaogang?

However, the people from the Spirit Hall personally came to the scene to apologize to everyone and bowed to Yu Xiaogang in apology!

Everyone looked at Matthew and then at Yu Xiaogang.

Even the most naive person would know that the Spirit Hall is here to issue a notification.

This is to support Master Yu Xiaogang!

It was an order from Wuhun City!

Everyone understood this time!

This Yu Xiaogang not only has a powerful background, but his background is incredibly powerful!

Everyone's expression changed; the Spirit Hall had risked its reputation to support Yu Xiaogang.

If they don't know any better, then they might never know any better!

"I hope everyone can forget this unpleasant memory. Thank you all."

After saying that, Matthew left with his men, including Li Shan.

Matthew really didn't want to come.

He wouldn't tell everyone that what he had just said were actually two orders.

One came from the Sanctuary, and the other from the Papal Palace.

The call to stop, the correction, the admission of wrongdoing, and the compensation naturally came from the Hall of Offerings.

As for blatantly lying, that naturally comes from the Papal Palace.

But what could he do?

He's just an eighty-something-year-old man with a bad memory and a confused head; he'll be buried in a few years.

Do you really think he didn't read that bullshit theory?

But that was an order from the Papal Palace!

He's almost at the end of his life, so naturally he'll do whatever his superiors say.

Just like this time.

However, he still felt a pang of emotion; the Spirit Hall had changed over the years.

Your Holiness, what do you take the Spirit Hall's reputation for?