Chapter 87: The Collapse of Yu Xiao Gang

Yu Xiao Gang, after hearing Yu Tianyun's words, instantly fell into mental chaos, his vision blackened intermittently, his legs went soft, and he could barely stand.

He heard none of what Fland said, and muttered under his breath:

"Father is ill? No, impossible! He is a Title Douluo, how could he just say he's ill!"

After a while, he finally regained his senses, recovered a bit, his eyes blazing as he stared at Yu Tianyun, like a fierce beast about to pounce, tightly gripping Yu Tianyun's shoulder, and low shouted:

"Tianyun, look at me—are the words you said all true?"

Yu Tianyun, seeing Yu Xiao Gang's near‑collapsing state, felt a chill in his heart and muttered to himself, "Damn, seems I've gone too far!"

He felt remorse, regretting deceiving Yu Xiao Gang, and in a weak tone said: "Actually, it's not as serious as you think, Uncle. Grandfather can still hold out for a few more years, but if Uncle could return earlier, Grandfather's illness would definitely improve faster."

Yu Xiao Gang, after hearing Yu Tianyun's words, let his tense body relax a little, released his grip on Yu Tianyun's shoulder, but his gaze still held urgency and worry: "Is it really no big deal?"

Yu Tianyun swallowed, finding it extremely hard to lie, but for Grandfather's happiness he risked it, carefully saying: "Uncle, as long as you go back, Grandfather will definitely recover!"

At this moment, Yu Xiao Gang regained some composure and said in a deep voice: "Tianyun, this time you're probably going to waste a trip. I've long since left the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect; I won't go back with you."

Sure enough, after learning that Yu Yuanzhen wasn't gravely ill, Yu Xiao Gang unhesitatingly refused.

Yu Tianyun had already anticipated this in his heart. So he asked: "Uncle, why do you so refuse to return to the sect? What's the reason?"

Yu Xiao Gang remained silent, seeming unwilling to say much to Yu Tianyun, standing still.

Yu Tianyun, seeing this, continued on his own: "Uncle, I think I know some of your reasons; you want to prove yourself, right? But over these years you've already done that. You're now honored in the Soul Master World as a Master; isn't that enough?"

"Return to the sect! No one will look down on you."

"Not enough, still far from enough!"

Yu Xiao Gang suddenly became emotional, shouting hoarsely: "What good is strong theoretical knowledge? No one believes my theory; I'm still treated as a joke by most people!"

"I want everyone to know that, although I'm a waste, I can cultivate an unparalleled genius!"

"So, Tang San is the person you, Uncle, need to prove yourself against?"

Yu Tianyun shook his head, speaking evenly: "Tang San's talent is indeed good, but even without your help, Uncle, he could grow! Moreover, he will never live up to the word 'unparalleled.'"

Yu Tianyun's words were extremely bland, yet exuded incomparable confidence. It was as if Tang San didn't even merit a glance; in his eyes Tang San was just an ordinary passerby.

"Tianyun… you?"

Yu Xiao Gang didn't expect his nephew to be so arrogant, with the same haughtiness as the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect members, even surpassing them, completely different from his first impression.

Yu Xiao Gang had thought Yu Tianyun would remain modest as before, but was surprised by such pride.

He felt it necessary to teach his nephew, and said in a deep voice: "Tianyun, I didn't expect you to be as proud as the clan's people. Yes, at fifteen you already have Level 48 soul power cultivation, which is indeed incredible, but do you think your talent makes you invincible? You're wrong; there are people with talent stronger than yours!"

"Uncle, you mean that person is Tang San, right?" Yu Tianyun's expression remained calm as water. He thought he needed to make Yu Xiao Gang face reality, continuing: "Tang San should have Dual Birth Martial Soul, innate full soul power; relying solely on Lan Yin Cao Martial Soul is impossible!"

Using Yu Xiao Gang's viewpoint, Yu Tianyun directly revealed Tang San's secret. Yu Xiao Gang inhaled deeply, looked at him, and said: "That's right, Tang San has Dual Birth Martial Soul, which is definitely higher than your talent. Tianyun, now you know there are people above you, and I hope you can keep this secret, not reveal it."

After speaking, Yu Xiao Gang's blazing eyes turned to Yu Tianyun and Ning Rongrong.

Yu Tianyun shook his head and sighed, saying: "Uncle, since I already know Tang San has Dual Birth Martial Soul, saying that means I don't care whether Tang San has Dual Birth Martial Soul."

Having said that, Yu Tianyun's soul power surged, a massive pressure rose, Yu Xiao Gang instantly lost his balance; fortunately Fland hurriedly steadied him, otherwise he would have fallen.

But at this moment Yu Xiao Gang didn't care about Yu Tianyun's rude act, his eyes widened like a cow's, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

The same expression appeared on Fland and Ning Rongrong's faces; they stared at Yu Tianyun as if looking at a monster, and the scene instantly fell silent.

Surrounded by four black ten‑thousand‑year Soul Rings, Yu Tianyun said lightly:

"Uncle, Dean Fland, I hope you can keep this secret, not reveal it!"

As a tight‑fisted Fland, as long as money isn't involved he can stay relatively calm; though extremely surprised by Yu Tianyun's unprecedented Soul Ring Ratio, he soon regained composure, nodded dumbly.

Ning Rongrong also stared blankly and said:

"Brother Tianyun, how did you do that?"

Yu Tianyun calmly withdrew his martial soul, the four Soul Rings hidden within his body, and lightly laughed: "When we get back later, I'll tell you."

Ning Rongrong nodded, and Yu Tianyun then continued to look at Yu Xiao Gang.

Yu Xiao Gang's eyes were vacant, stunned, leaning motionlessly on Fland. He was indifferent to Yu Tianyun's slightly sarcastic remark.

Yu Tianyun said nothing, just stared straight at him.

After a long while, Yu Xiao Gang finally moved, murmuring: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

He clutched Fland's shoulder with both hands, growling: "Fland, tell me, everything just now was an illusion!"

Fland also didn't want to believe, but it was indeed true, he said helplessly: "Xiao Gang, this isn't an illusion, it's real! I don't dare to believe either, but it truly is!"

Yu Xiao Gang's heart at this moment roared like a storm; Yu Tianyun's Soul Ring Ratio was truly terrifying!

His own nephew's talent was so high; as an uncle he should be happy, but Yu Tianyun's talent even surpassed his disciple's, making him unable to feel joy.

He shouted in pain inside:

"Why? Why does fate toy with me? I finally saw hope in Tang San, yet my nephew is so outstanding; how should I choose?"

Ning Rongrong gazed at Yu Tianyun's handsome profile, full of curiosity and admiration: "Brother Tianyun is so powerful, what has he experienced these two years? I really want to know his secret soon."

(End of Chapter)