Chapter 237: Yu Xiaogang's Mentality Collapse: I've Been Expelled from the Clan?
Yu Luomian was very dissatisfied with his elder brother, Yu Yuanzhen, for overstepping his authority.
He was now the Clan Leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Any decisions should naturally be made by him.
Besides, Tuoba Xi had already said that this was an order from above.
Although Yu Luomian didn't know how his useless nephew Yu Xiaogang had managed to offend such an important figure in the Spirit Empire, for the sake of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, expelling a mere useless clan member was no big deal.
Even if he were Yu Yuanzhen's son and his own nephew.
"Luomian, Xiaogang is your nephew."
Yu Yuanzhen earnestly tried to persuade him.
"Enough, Big Brother!"
"Are you really going to place the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in danger over a mere Yu Xiaogang?"
"Does the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan still exist in your heart, or is there only your son Yu Xiaogang?"
"Besides, Sect Master Tuoba only ordered us to expel Yu Xiaogang from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He never told us to take his life."
"Although Yu Xiaogang is nothing more than a useless Soul Grandmaster, surviving on the Douluo Continent won't be difficult for him."
Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen slowly unclenched his tightly balled fists and let out a deep sigh.
"Very well."
"I agree."
"Yu Xiaogang shall be expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and forever forbidden from returning to acknowledge his ancestors."
At this point, Yu Yuanzhen had no other choice.
Trying to protect Yu Xiaogang was simply impossible.
However, one thing still puzzled him.
Just how had Yu Xiaogang managed to offend such an important figure within the Spirit Empire?
Judging by the current situation, Yu Xiaogang was apparently still alive and hadn't been killed by that great figure.
It was simply too unbelievable.
In truth, the real reason was very simple.
Yun Yuan simply found Yu Xiaogang disgusting.
Since the Spirit Empire had taken over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and Yu Xiaogang was technically a member of that clan...
The moment Yun Yuan thought about it, he felt nauseated.
Wait.
How did Yu Xiaogang become one of my subordinates?
No way.
That's far too unlucky.
That jinx absolutely has to be kicked out.
And so...
The current scene came to be.
"Big Brother, it's good that you've come to your senses."
"Tomorrow I'll spread this news across the continent, just in case Yu Xiaogang ever tries to use the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's name to carry out any disgraceful schemes."
Yu Luomian patted Yu Yuanzhen on the shoulder with a satisfied expression.
Although he was Yu Xiaogang's second uncle, he had long since found him an eyesore.
The son of the Clan Leader had spent half his life accomplishing nothing and remained a useless waste.
He had completely disgraced the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
But even worse...
What Yu Luomian found absolutely intolerable was that this bastard had somehow made his daughter, Liu Erlong, fall hopelessly in love with him.
Several years ago, when he visited Liu Erlong and learned of this matter, he nearly died of anger.
This forbidden relationship only made Yu Luomian despise Yu Xiaogang even more.
After another round of discussion,
Tuoba Xi and the members of the Holy Dragon Clan left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
As for Golden Crocodile Douluo in the sky, he had departed long ago.
His purpose for coming here had merely been to intimidate them.
The task of persuading the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to surrender had always been left to Tuoba Xi.
The following day,
Yu Luomian ordered people to spread the news throughout the continent that Yu Xiaogang had been permanently expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
...
Suo Tuo City, Shrek Academy.
"The Star Luo Empire has fallen? How is that possible?!"
A handsome young man with golden hair, dressed in white, clutched a black-and-white newspaper as he let out a heart-wrenching roar.
This handsome youth was Dai Mubai, one of the princes of the Star Luo royal family.
Several years earlier, fearing the brutal struggle among the imperial princes, he had fled to this remote backwater known as Shrek Academy.
Over the past few years, his daily routine had consisted of frequenting brothels in an attempt to escape reality.
But today...
The reality he had been trying to escape no longer existed.
The Star Luo Empire had surrendered to the Spirit Empire.
As a former prince, he found it impossible to accept.
"Boss Dai, what's wrong? Hurry up and come with me to the brothel!"
"The girl from last night was incredible! I can't wait to conquer her again!"
A plump, round-bodied fat youth in red cloth robes rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"Fatty, stop bragging."
"With your three-second stamina, you still think you can conquer her? You're hilarious."
Standing beside the fat youth was another young man who looked strangely like a middle-aged uncle, with a somewhat lecherous appearance.
The fat youth was Ma Hongjun.
The lecherous-looking youth was Oscar.
The three of them were all students of Shrek Academy.
"Mubai, being so impatient, will never allow you to accomplish great things."
At that moment, a middle-aged man with a round face, crew-cut hair, and a full beard slowly walked over, immediately beginning to lecture Dai Mubai.
The newcomer was none other than Yu Xiaogang.
He had been teaching at Shrek Academy for several years and, thanks to his relationship with Dean Flender, had become Shrek Academy's Vice Dean.
Although...
Only Flender himself acknowledged that position.
"Greetings, Godfather."
"Greetings, Dean Yu."
Upon seeing Yu Xiaogang, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar both waved respectfully.
"Mm."
Yu Xiaogang placed his hands behind his back and nodded in satisfaction.
Then he turned his attention back to Dai Mubai.
"Oh, right, Mubai."
"Did you listen carefully to what I just said?"
"If you wish to accomplish great things, you must learn to remain calm."
"Just like me."
Yu Xiaogang shamelessly praised himself.
Hearing those words, Dai Mubai looked at Yu Xiaogang with open displeasure.
A useless soul master with no real ability...
What right did he have to lecture Dai Mubai?
Picking up the black-and-white newspaper in his hand, Dai Mubai tossed it toward Yu Xiaogang.
"Dean Yu."
"There's something about you in today's paper."
"Wouldn't you like to take a look?"
Dai Mubai smiled mockingly as he pointed toward the newspaper.
The black-and-white newspaper had been established by the Spirit Empire after unifying the continent to guide public opinion.
Its contents covered recent events across the continent, all written by members of the Spirit Empire.
Most of the articles praised the greatness of the Spirit Empire.
Given enough time, the hearts of the people throughout the Douluo Continent would naturally begin to lean toward the Spirit Empire.
At that point, the continent's public opinion would be completely unified.
"Something about me?"
Yu Xiaogang froze for a moment.
He hadn't expected this newspaper, which reported major continental events, to actually mention him.
Could it be… Had someone finally recognized his talent?
Or perhaps...
Had his theories finally received acknowledgment?
Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang eagerly began reading the newspaper.
Sure enough, in the bottom-right corner, he found an article concerning the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan...
And himself.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has joined the Spirit Empire. Former Clan Leader Yu Yuanzhen has stepped down, while Yu Luomian has assumed the position of Clan Leader.
...
Finally, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Leader Yu Luomian officially announced:
"Yu Xiaogang, you are unworthy of being a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
"Effective immediately, Yu Xiaogang is permanently expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. All ties between the clan and Yu Xiaogang are severed, and he shall never again be permitted to acknowledge his ancestors or return to the clan!"
After reading the announcement, the black-and-white newspaper slipped from Yu Xiaogang's hands and fell to the ground.
He frantically shook his head.
"No..."
"This isn't real!"
"How could I have been expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?!"
"This isn't real!"
End of Chapter
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