The display of power did not last long.
Yet the impact it left behind—
Was immeasurable.
Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Long's First Spirit Ability faded, the light gradually dispersing into the air. Silence followed, heavy and suffocating, as if the entire space itself had been stunned into stillness.
No one spoke.
No one moved.
Even the elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, figures who had witnessed countless battles and miracles, stood rooted to the ground.
Their eyes were fixed on Yu Xiaogang.
Or more precisely—
On the unprecedented phenomenon he had just demonstrated.
After a brief pause, Yu Xiaogang slowly turned toward them.
His expression remained calm, but his voice carried a quiet certainty.
"Because I am the Spirit Master," he began, "I can directly mobilize the power of my spirit ring to release Spirit Abilities."
He gestured toward Xiao Long, who hovered beside him, its small body still radiating faint energy.
"And Xiao Long is my spirit. Naturally, the spirit ring's ability can also be released through it."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"For ordinary Spirit Masters, the spirit and the master are essentially one entity. There is no distinction—no separation. So when they release Spirit Abilities, it is simply considered normal."
His gaze sharpened slightly.
"But in my case… things are different."
"Xiao Long and I exist as two separate entities."
"And that means…"
"We can release Spirit Abilities simultaneously—without interfering with one another."
The words fell like thunder.
Yu Yuanzhen, who had been standing in silence, suddenly inhaled deeply.
He stepped forward, his usually composed demeanor cracking under the weight of his excitement.
Grabbing Yu Xiaogang's shoulders firmly, he stared straight into his eyes.
"Xiao Gang… do you understand what this means?"
His voice trembled—not with fear, but with anticipation.
Yu Xiaogang met his gaze and nodded.
"I do."
His answer was simple.
Clear.
Confident.
"Both Xiao Long and I can release Spirit Abilities independently," he explained. "That means, in battle, I alone possess the strength of two fighters."
"I grow as one person…"
"But the result—"
He raised his hand slightly.
"Is equivalent to two people growing stronger."
For a brief moment—
Yu Yuanzhen was speechless.
Then, suddenly, he burst into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
He patted Yu Xiaogang heavily on the shoulder, his excitement no longer concealed.
Turning, he walked toward Xiao Long and picked it up in his arms.
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Long did not resist.
Instead, it nuzzled against his chest affectionately, as if sensing his joy.
"Incredible… truly incredible!"
Yu Yuanzhen's voice rang out loudly.
"I originally thought Xiao Long's ability to increase your spirit ring absorption limit was already astonishing enough."
"But now…"
His eyes gleamed.
"It's beyond heaven-defying!"
He turned toward the surrounding elders.
"Think about it!"
"If Xiao Gang becomes a Spirit Saint in the future—"
"Our clan gains not one… but TWO Spirit Saints!"
"And if he reaches the level of a Titled Douluo—"
"Then we will possess the combat power of TWO Titled Douluos!"
The elders froze.
Then—
Understanding dawned.
One by one, they stepped forward, surrounding Xiao Long as if it were the most precious treasure in existence.
Their gazes burned with intensity.
With greed.
With hope.
They did not need to discuss it.
They did not need to vote.
At that moment—
They all reached the same conclusion.
No matter the cost…
Yu Xiaogang must be protected.
He must grow.
Because raising one person—
To gain double the power—
Was an opportunity no one could refuse.
Black World – Shrek Academy
As Yu Xiaogang's explanation echoed through the heavenly projection, the atmosphere in Shrek Academy became… strange.
Very strange.
"Soul Power Release… that's actually quite powerful," someone muttered.
"But… releasing is releasing, right?"
Another voice followed.
"Doesn't that mean… even farting is technically a kind of release?"
Silence.
Then—
Ma Hongjun leaned closer to Oscar, whispering with a mischievous grin.
"So… our Grandmaster's Spirit Ability and the Dragon God Douluo's ability are technically the same type?"
Oscar froze.
For once—
He had nothing to say.
Because logically speaking—
It was true.
Both involved releasing something from within.
The difference was merely…
One released refined spiritual energy.
The other released…
Something far less refined.
The surrounding students struggled to hold back their laughter.
Some covered their mouths.
Others turned away.
The difference between the two—
Was only a couple of words in description.
But in reality—
It was like heaven and earth.
As the projection continued and revealed that Yu Xiaogang himself could also release the Spirit Ability—
The atmosphere grew even more awkward.
Everyone began glancing at Yu Xiaogang.
Again.
And again.
Because if the "Dragon God Douluo" version could do it—
Then logically…
Their Grandmaster should also be capable of the same.
But then—
They remembered Luo Sanpao.
And its First Spirit Ability.
Instantly—
Expressions changed.
Disgust.
Horror.
Suppressed laughter.
Zhao Wuji couldn't help himself.
He quietly approached Flender and whispered:
"Hey… has Xiaogang ever tried using that ability himself?"
Flender rolled his eyes.
"Do you think he would tell me something like that?"
Zhao Wuji scratched his head.
Fair point.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang, who stood at the center of all these subtle glances, remained silent.
Of course he had tried it.
Back then—
He had personally used his First Spirit Ability.
And that memory…
Was worse than anything Luo Sanpao had ever done.
So he buried it.
Deep.
Never to be mentioned again.
White World – Spirit Hall
Compared to the awkwardness at Shrek—
The atmosphere in Spirit Hall was completely different.
Here—
There was only curiosity.
And awe.
"Your Eminence," Hu Liena asked, her eyes bright with interest, "is your First Spirit Ability still useful at your current level?"
After all—
A thousand-year spirit ring might have been impressive at the beginning.
But now?
When Yu Xiaogang had reached the level of a Titled Douluo—
Could such an ability still matter?
Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly.
"Not only is it useful…"
"It is, in fact, the ability I use most frequently."
Hu Liena blinked in surprise.
"Really?"
"Yes."
He raised his hand slowly.
"My First Spirit Ability possesses unparalleled adaptability."
"As my control over spirit power improved…"
"So too did its applications."
"Watch closely."
A soft glow gathered above his palm.
Spirit power condensed—
Compressed—
Shaped.
Within seconds—
A small ball of light appeared.
Then—
It began to change.
The energy stretched.
Twisted.
Refined itself.
And in the blink of an eye—
It transformed into a delicate pigeon.
Hu Liena's eyes widened.
"This…"
The pigeon flapped its wings gently.
Then—
It took flight.
Circling above the hall, it moved with lifelike precision.
Every motion.
Every sound.
Every detail—
Perfectly replicated reality.
"It's… alive?"
Hu Liena whispered in disbelief.
Yu Xiaogang smiled.
"Not alive."
"But close enough."
The pigeon landed lightly on his shoulder before dissolving back into pure energy.
Hu Liena covered her mouth.
"Incredible…"
"To think such a simple-sounding ability could evolve into this…"
She hesitated.
Then asked—
"What about its power?"
Before Yu Xiaogang could answer—
A cough interrupted her.
"Ahem."
Qian Daoliu.
"There is no need to discuss that."
Hu Liena turned, confused.
"But—"
Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly.
"Some things…"
"Are better left unsaid."
She didn't understand.
But she respected him enough to stop asking.
Yu Xiaogang, however—
Understood perfectly.
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
Among everyone present—
The one who knew the true power of this ability best—
Was none other than Qian Daoliu himself.
After all—
In the past—
During their sparring sessions—
Yu Xiaogang had used this very ability…
To cause him no small amount of trouble.
And clearly—
Qian Daoliu had no intention of becoming the example.
The hall fell silent once more.
But this time—
The silence was filled with awe.
Because they all realized—
What seemed simple—
Could become terrifying—
In the hands of someone who truly understood it.
And Yu Xiaogang—
Was precisely that kind of person.
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