Meanwhile, the high-ranking, esteemed Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong was utterly captivated by Su Ran's handsome wave, her divine soul in a daze.
Watching Su Ran's carefree retreating figure, and then glancing at the token in the angel statue's hand, Hu Liena stared blankly:
"Teacher, he's so handsome, so dashing."
He just left, light as a cloud, treating the ten-thousand-year Spirit Bones with indifference, not even lingering over the exclusive token given by Teacher.
"Yes, indeed. There's no one else like him on the entire continent."
Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong murmured:
"Nana, do you think Teacher, having been single for so long, should find a man?"
"Ah?" Hu Liena was stunned.
"But Teacher, Teacher Su doesn't seem very interested in you."
"Nana, you're still young, you don't understand. I believe that's just Teacher Su playing hard to get, pretending to be calm."
"Is that really true, Teacher?"
"Of course!"
...
Outside Spirit City.
The cold wind was biting, and the night shadows were desolate.
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, his face full of sorrow, traveled far on the main road in a wheelchair. Abandoned by the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Liu Erlong disheartened, and the competition a failure, even though the weather was still relatively mild, he felt as if snow and cold wind were blowing, making his whole body cold.
"Xiaogang, it's come to this, don't be too sad. They don't know, but I understand you. You've done your best, and my abilities are limited. The only thing I can do for you now is to send you back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
On the night road, only Flender appeared, saying to Yu Xiaogang:
"Don't be stubborn. You can't move or speak now. If you don't humble yourself and return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, what will you do in the future?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is one of the Upper Three Sects, after all. At least they can provide you with a better life in your later years."
"With the failure of this competition, our team has also fallen apart. Red Jun is severely injured; not only is he lame, but although his evil fire has been suppressed, his meridians are frozen. I don't know how long it will take for him to recover."
"Mubai was taken away by Star Luo Crown Prince Dai Weisi. His fate is uncertain, and we may never see him again. We were incompetent; we couldn't protect him."
"Little Ao was also greatly affected by this competition."
"Shrek Academy is completely unviable now. It's a mess. After I send you back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I also plan to go back and open a small shop, living a simple life. Alas..."
"Actually, Xiaogang, you haven't lived a bad life. I've always envied you. Look at you, born into the direct line of a major clan, with the best learning resources. You even had a relationship with the Supreme Pontiff, and Erlong loved you so much... How I wish I were you, but you truly deserve to die."
"Erlong loved you so much, yet you still treated her as a tool. Sometimes, I truly feel you're an animal."
"However, none of this matters now. If you are guilty, you have already received your punishment..."
Flender sighed. He never imagined that one day, their Golden Triangle would end like this.
But upon hearing Flender's words, the already battered Yu Xiaogang trembled with agitation, his eyes glaring fiercely at Flender. He pushed him away, as if saying:
You dare mock me?
Even you are kicking me while I'm down?
Get lost!
All of you, get lost!!!
"Alright, alright, alright. You're arrogant, you're amazing, you're incredible. You're in this pathetic state and still throwing tantrums? If you're truly capable, find a way to survive on your own. I'm done."
Flender gave Yu Xiaogang a thumbs-up, initially intending to turn and leave, but then remembered the years of mental pressure Yu Xiaogang had put him under and the money he had spent on him. He turned and kicked him to the ground:
"Damn it, you're in this wretched state and still throwing a tantrum at me? I gave you too much face! If you ask me, Dean Su should have just killed you directly! If it weren't for you, would Erlong have waited so many years? If it weren't for you stirring up trouble, would our Shrek have closed down?
If it weren't for you, maybe I would have already taken my students and joined Peach Garden Academy to live a good life. Having a friend like you, I, Flender, have truly had eight lifetimes of bad luck! How unlucky!"
"Ptooey!"
Flender spat forcefully on Yu Xiaogang's face. After finally venting the indignation in his heart, he immediately felt relieved.
He turned, flapped his wings, and disappeared into the night.
Yu Xiaogang lay in disarray, trying to get up from the ground, but it was incredibly difficult to get back into his wheelchair.
Looking at the bright moonlight, Yu Xiaogang felt utterly desolate. He had many things he wanted to say, but he couldn't utter them.
How did he end up like this, abandoned by everyone?
The future he envisioned was one where he would endure humiliation for thirty years, finally waiting for the Clear Sky Sect's twin spirits genius, who, under his guidance, would become a legend in the Spirit Master's world, making everyone understand that Yu Xiaogang had returned, bringing back a disciple who could shake the continent. Spirit Hall, Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—all would become his allies...
How could it be... how could it be like this now?
On his weathered face, tears streamed down. He truly... couldn't hold on any longer, he had collapsed. He had lost everything.
And just as his vision blurred with tears, a young figure slowly emerged from the darkness. His expression changed as he recognized the other person:
"San... San..."
Yu Xiaogang could only utter indistinct sounds.
Who else could that figure be but Little San?
I knew it! Little San is my most valued disciple. He will definitely understand me, he won't abandon me!
Until, a middle-aged man's angry voice echoed in his ears:
"Yu Xiaogang, what a good job you've done! I entrusted Little San to you for cultivation, and what have you taught my son to become?"
"What is your crime?!"
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