From the Soul Motion Machine onwards, the Mechanized Douluo

Chapter 132 Impossible! Absolutely impossible! *Smack!* (Rice bowl!) [Bonus chapter for my hard work!]

"Master? I've heard so much about Master Yu Xiaogang." When Chen Hong saw Yu Xiaogang by the lake at Shrek Academy, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

It's like your wish comes true! I was just thinking about whether there were any Soul Masters with the second-ring Soul Emperor title, and now Yu Xiaogang has the right to speak on this.

"Just call me Yu Xiaogang. I dare not accept the title of 'Master.'" Yu Xiaogang glanced at Chen Hong silently, and only after confirming that the other party was not being sarcastic did his expression soften slightly.

He arrived at Shrek Academy in the last few days, and Chen Hong happened to be teaching his father, Chen Lin, the art of soul tool inscriptions, so he didn't notice Yu Xiaogang's arrival.

Of course, even if he noticed it, Chen Hong wouldn't be too surprised.

After all, putting aside everything else, Chen Hong's numerous half-baked theories alone were already enough to leave Yu Xiaogang far behind, so he naturally wouldn't have much interest in Yu Xiaogang. Although he sometimes liked to make a sarcastic remark, Chen Hong wasn't the type to hold grudges. The so-called sarcastic remarks were simply because some of Yu Xiaogang's martial spirit theories happened to overlap with Chen Hong's research, and instead of providing valuable experience, they added trouble to Chen Hong's research path. Naturally, this made Chen Hong unable to resist making a few complaints.

Just like in some civilized societies, some academic experts commit academic fraud and upload fabricated research data to academic forums. As a result, other unfortunate people work hard for years without any results, and when they start to doubt themselves, they are suddenly told that their references are academically fraudulent.

Yu Xiaogang didn't have that much influence on Chen Hong, since he had seen through the many imperfections in Yu Xiaogang's Ten Martial Soul Theories a long time ago. It just made Chen Hong have more questions at times.

"I know you. You are very intelligent. The talent you possess is unparalleled among the people I have ever met." Yu Xiaogang looked deeply at Chen Hong, his gaze profound.

He had already heard of Chen Hong's name before coming to Shrek Academy. After all, the influence of the Technology Chamber of Commerce had spread to almost half of the Heaven Dou Empire, and Yu Xiaogang had even taken the Chamber of Commerce's Soul Movement Bus when he came from Notting City.

Furthermore, during the few days that Yu Xiaogang had been at Shrek Academy, he had also learned some incredible information about Chen Hong from the Shrek Six Monsters.

Such as magical martial souls, magical soul skills, magical soul ring performance, and finally, Chen Hong demonstrated in front of the Shrek Six Monsters how to convert soul beasts on the spot and make them willingly sacrifice themselves to go to hell.

When these comments reached Yu Xiaogang's ears, he immediately exclaimed, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" *Smack!* (Rice bowl!)

However, after finally receiving affirmation from his disciple Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's heart was suddenly filled with a raging storm!

Yu Xiaogang could understand Chen Hong's changes regarding his spirit rings, but Chen Hong's later method of directly converting spirit beasts to obtain spirit rings was something Yu Xiaogang had never heard of before!

Therefore, filled with various doubts, Yu Xiaogang finally decided to take the initiative to visit Chen Hong, the dean of Shrek Soul Tool Academy. Even if the other party showed no interest in him, Yu Xiaogang was already used to being treated coldly, and even if Chen Hong was deliberately giving him the cold shoulder, Yu Xiaogang was determined to visit Chen Hong in order to resolve his doubts.

Unexpectedly, just as Yu Xiaogang was deep in thought, pondering what to say and ask Chen Hong after meeting him, he actually encountered Chen Hong himself on the road.

Although the other party did not say his name, from the first glance, Yu Xiaogang knew without thinking that the other party must be Chen Hong, the rumored young master of the Technology Chamber of Commerce and the dean of Shrek Soul Guidance Academy!

Of course, the same was true for Chen Hong. The moment he saw Yu Xiaogang, Chen Hong basically guessed the other party's identity.

The gloomy man whose soul power level was comparable to his own and who could move freely in Shrek Academy—Chen Hong could guess with his toes that the man's identity was that theoretical master, Yu Xiaogang, the direct descendant of the current sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

That's why Chen Hong revealed his name immediately, because he also understood that this path led to the Soul Tool Academy, and Yu Xiaogang was obviously going to the Soul Tool Academy to find him.

"Oh, really? To receive such high praise from Teacher Yu Xiaogang is no small feat." Chen Hong smiled slightly, then raised the "Soul Ring Intent Study" in his hand and said softly to Yu Xiaogang, "How about we talk as we walk?"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at Chen Hong, his gaze lingering briefly on the brand-new book in Chen Hong's hand, then nodded and said, "Okay."

After Yu Xiaogang glanced at the book "Soul Ring Theory" in his hand, Chen Hong suddenly felt a chill down his spine, perhaps due to psychological suggestion. He subconsciously moved the book away from Yu Xiaogang, afraid that Yu Xiaogang would see it first and publish it.

It would be fine if it were published, but it would be a bit awkward if, after publication, the name didn't actually belong to Chen Hong.

Chen Hong's subtle actions naturally did not escape the notice of the astute Yu Xiaogang. Understanding Chen Hong's wariness, Yu Xiaogang's face darkened, his voice hoarse as he asked, "Do you have some misunderstanding about me?"

"It's not really a misunderstanding." Chen Hong smiled slightly, generously handing the book in his hand to Yu Xiaogang, and said at the same time, "If it's just a matter of background, I can't beat you."

"..." Yu Xiaogang looked at the Soul Ring Theory book that Chen Hong handed him, his face silent, a surge of anger rising within him. However, he ultimately suppressed his anger; he had seen it all before, and a few more sarcastic remarks wouldn't make a difference. So, in the end, Yu Xiaogang accepted the brand-new book from Chen Hong and subconsciously flipped through the table of contents.

As Yu Xiaogang's gaze moved across the paper, his initially nonchalant expression gradually became serious, his face grew more solemn, and he even slowed his pace.

Chen Hong looked at Yu Xiaogang, who had slowed down, and said nothing. He chuckled and walked ahead, ignoring Yu Xiaogang, heading towards the Martial Soul Academy.

That was all Chen Hong said. He simply pointed it out. Yu Xiaogang seemed too self-centered to him. If he didn't point it out, Chen Hong was really worried that the other party might suddenly act recklessly.

And

I am not the same person I was back then!

(End of this chapter)