Upon hearing Oscar's words, Yu Xiaogang's expression changed slightly, then he questioned: "What do you know? The quality of a martial soul can be seen from its form. How could I possibly mistake ordinary Blue Silver Grass?"
Oscar remained calm: "It seems you're really full of yourself. If Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was just ordinary, do you think he could have cultivated so quickly?"
"A martial soul with top-tier bloodline has become ordinary Blue Silver Grass in your hands. Tang San could have rapidly developed his Blue Silver Grass, but because of you, because of your ignorance, his Blue Silver Grass remains in its ordinary form to this day."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes flashed with understanding as he spoke to Yu Xiaogang: "Teacher, I actually lean more toward what Senior Oscar says, but you have taught me for six years and I did learn a lot from you, but..."
Tang San said, his gaze firm as he looked at Oscar: "But I want to become stronger, to become a true powerhouse. So from now on, I will train according to Senior Oscar's arrangement to develop the true potential of my Blue Silver Grass martial soul."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang felt his vision darken. What was his disciple saying? He would train according to Oscar's arrangements from now on? What about him as the teacher? Was he just for decoration?
Although Yu Xiaogang felt something was wrong at this moment because Oscar's words did make sense, even so, he had only misjudged the quality of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
Looking at Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's eyes nearly shot with anger: "Tang San! Are you trying to betray your master and forsake your ancestors? I originally thought you were a clever child, but now it seems you're utterly foolish!"
"I have devoted decades of painstaking research, pouring all my talent into you, and this is how you repay me?"
Flender looked at the furious Yu Xiaogang, not knowing what to say for a moment, as they had indeed shared a relationship for over ten years.
But judging by the facts, Oscar was clearly more reasonable in this matter, especially since even Yu Xiaogang's own disciple Tang San stood on Oscar's side, which left Flender speechless.
You can't even educate your own disciple, what are you doing here? This is putting me, Flender, in a difficult position.
Oscar spoke at this moment: "Heh, painstaking research? I see it as nothing more than stealing others' achievements. Although you were born into the Blue Electric Dragon family, you never received any support from them. On what basis do you research others' martial souls? With your status as a Soul Grandmaster who can never break through to Soul Elder, who would let you research their martial soul?"
"Yu Xiaogang, I originally wanted to save you some face, but it seems unnecessary now."
Hearing Oscar's words, Yu Xiaogang's face changed dramatically because what Oscar said was the truth, but...
Oscar didn't pay any more attention to Yu Xiaogang, but turned to Flender: "Dean, I think you've now seen your friend's true colors. I've heard the story of you being the Flying Angle of the Golden Iron Triangle, but I want to remind you that such a person is not worthy of being with you."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang angrily retorted: "Brat, what do you know? How can you casually comment on the more than ten years of friendship between me and Flender?"
Yu Xiaogang turned to Flender: "Flender, this is the fine student you trained! Since things have come to this, let me ask you one question—only one of us can stay at Shrek Academy. If you choose him, I will take Tang San and leave!"
Hearing this, Flender's head throbbed. But before Flender could make a decision, Tang San spoke: "Teacher, must you continue this unreasonable behavior?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San in disbelief: "What did you say? I'm being unreasonable?"
Tang San sighed, as if making up his mind: "Just now, you and Senior Oscar's debate, both the Dean and I heard clearly. You do have genuine knowledge, but regarding my martial soul cultivation, you are wrong. Your mistakes might even affect my entire life."
"I, Tang San, am definitely not someone who will be mediocre, and I will never yield. If my Blue Silver Grass is truly a waste martial soul, then I will work even harder to become stronger."
"But, if you only chose to take me as a disciple because of my talent, and intended to use my so-called waste Blue Silver Grass martial soul to fulfill your own ambitions, then... I thank you for your kindness these six years, but from now on, I hope you will no longer interfere in my affairs."
Hearing these words, Yu Xiaogang felt that his six years of devotion had gone to waste. His disciple, whom he treated as his own son, would actually say such things, thinking he was using him?
However, that was the truth, though Yu Xiaogang dared not admit it. During his many years at Nuoding Academy, there had been talented Soul Masters, but none like Tang San.
Although Tang San seemingly possessed a waste Blue Silver Grass martial soul, he himself had innate full soul power and was a Twin Martial Soul wielder. Yu Xiaogang wanted to cultivate such a genius, because on the surface, Tang San was indeed a waste martial soul.
But he never expected that a teenager would shatter his dreams and even expose his true intentions.
Tang San continued: "Actually, Senior Oscar has already told me why you accepted me as a disciple. It's only because I appear to have a waste martial soul, but in reality, my talent is exceptional. Even without you, I can still reach the pinnacle of the Soul Master world in the future, because being a Twin Martial Soul wielder with innate full soul power already represents my talent."
"'Only waste martial souls, no waste Soul Masters.' You're just deceiving yourself. If a Soul Master's martial soul has no cultivation potential, how could they possibly achieve anything?"
Hearing these words, Yu Xiaogang spat a mouthful of blood, staggering and falling to the ground. He pointed a finger at Tang San: "I never expected, never expected that you, whom I treated as my own son, would be such an ungrateful wretch!"
"I understand, I understand it all now. Flender, are you also here to laugh at me?"
Flender didn't know what to do at this moment because Yu Xiaogang had clearly lost his footing. Targeting a teenager was one thing, but now even his own disciple couldn't be convinced by him.
This was actually a reflection of his character. Flender was even wondering why he had associated with Yu Xiaogang in the first place.
Was it because of his identity? Wanting to use his identity to bring some convenience?
No, it was Liu Erlong. Without Liu Erlong, he might not have been able to tolerate Yu Xiaogang's temperament long ago.
Arrogant and looking down on everyone, clearly relying on the fact that he was Yu Yuanzhen's biological son to get special treatment, but he never admitted it, thinking it was his own effort?
If it weren't for Flender's deep love for Liu Erlong, and Liu Erlong's affection for Yu Xiaogang, Flender's love for the house extending to the bird might have caused him to cut ties with Yu Xiaogang long ago.
Now, after this incident, Flender had truly seen Yu Xiaogang's true colors, but he was hindered by their more than ten years of relationship, so he didn't know what to do.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang fall to the ground, Tang San didn't go to help him up but continued: "I originally didn't plan to say these things. After all, we had a master-disciple relationship for six years, and I wanted to give us both a good ending. But I don't want to put Senior Oscar and the Dean in a difficult position, so let me be the villain."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was furious to the point of spitting another mouthful of blood, pointing at Tang San tremblingly: "You... you're just an ungrateful wretch. Someone who would betray his master and forsake his ancestors, do you think they will genuinely welcome you?"
Hearing this, Tang San frowned. Indeed, what he was doing now did have the suspicion of betraying his master.
But all of this was because Yu Xiaogang had deceived him with his former ignorance, wasted his cultivation talent, and even wanted to use Tang San to achieve his own ambitions.
After understanding everything, Tang San said calmly: "Those who understand will understand; those who don't, I don't need to explain."
"I'll call you teacher one last time. There's no need for you to continue this unreasonable behavior here. Leave, and let's give our six-year master-disciple relationship a good ending. I won't pursue past matters, and I don't need your interference in the future."
When Tang San finished speaking, even Flender felt a jump in his heart. This Tang San... seemed to have quite a personality.
But this young man could directly abandon six years of master-disciple affection. It seemed Oscar was right—Xiaogang had indeed wasted his talent, otherwise why would a child go to such lengths?
Yu Xiaogang, however, didn't share Flender's thoughts. He only felt his vision darken, spat another mouthful of blood, and collapsed to the ground unconscious.
Oscar watched this scene indifferently. He had no intention of doing anything to Yu Xiaogang, as it was unnecessary.
Although he indeed disliked Yu Xiaogang's actions, since the man hadn't infringed upon his interests, Oscar saw no need to drive him to his death.
Oscar looked at Tang San, then at Flender, and said slowly: "Tang San, I've seen your attitude. You go back and rest first. Tomorrow I will formally guide your cultivation, trying to make up for the wrong path you've taken."
Tang San nodded and bowed to Oscar: "Thank you, Senior. But he was once my teacher, and I want to see him off one last time."
Oscar looked at Tang San, and after a moment of silence, said: "When decisive action is needed but not taken, trouble will follow. You're a good child. Some things don't need to be borne by you. Go back and rest. Get a good sleep. After today, the past will be like smoke before your eyes. Don't linger on it; welcome your new future."
Hearing Oscar's words, Tang San's eyes filled with emotion as he knelt on one knee: "Senior Oscar's great kindness, Tang San will repay it with a thousand-fold."
Oscar helped Tang San up: "Go, I'll handle things here."
After Tang San left, Oscar looked at Flender with a hint of apology: "Dean, I bear some responsibility for today's matter. But because I knew of your relationship with Yu Xiaogang, I didn't inform you in advance, just so you could see his true colors."
"To be blunt, some friends can be for life, but some friends are merely friends."
Hearing Oscar's words, Flender stood frozen for a long time before finally sighing: "So be it. Let the past be like scattered dust. Little Oscar, you're right, but the method didn't have to be so extreme."
Oscar nodded: "I understand, Dean. I guarantee there won't be a next time."
Flender returned to his seat, picked up a pen, and said: "I'll write a letter. You'll take Xiaogang to Soto City later and deliver it to him."
"Alright." Oscar nodded, then asked: "When will you and the Vice-Dean be back?"
As he wrote, Flender replied: "Soon, within a month. Thank you for your hard work during this time."
After the letter was written, Oscar helped Yu Xiaogang up from the ground, had him consume a Clone Sausage, created a clone, and took Yu Xiaogang to Soto City.
After arriving in Soto City, before leaving, Oscar's clone took a small bottle of blood from Yu Xiaogang and gave him a Super Recovery Great Sausage. Only after Yu Xiaogang recovered did the clone depart.
Taking some of Yu Xiaogang's blood was also to prepare for future plans.
After all, although Yu Xiaogang's strength wasn't impressive, his Soul Fusion Technique with Flender and Liu Erlong was powerful enough.
In the original story, the three of them, with two Soul Saints and one Soul Grandmaster, could exchange several moves with Dugu Bo at that time, which was enough to prove the power of this Soul Fusion Technique.
Leaving behind Yu Xiaogang's blood was just to give Flender another trump card.
After handling matters with Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, Tang San joined the training of Shrek Academy's students. Of course, during the two days when Tang San and Xiao Wu first arrived at Shrek Academy, Oscar had already made a training plan for him.
Now that Tang San was back, he could be integrated into his plan. After all, Oscar did want to properly cultivate Tang San, avoiding some unfortunate outcomes from the original story.
Although Flender felt somewhat sad about Yu Xiaogang in his heart, this time he had completely seen through Yu Xiaogang. Letting go was not particularly difficult for him.
Although Tang San showed nothing on the surface, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable inside. After all, he was not yet the "Dog-Taming Great Master God King Tang" from the second Douluo period. At present, he was still very sentimental.
However, after learning the truth, it was indeed difficult for him to accept, making him unable to directly accept Oscar as his new teacher.
It wasn't about age. For people of his era, age wasn't important because they followed the principle of "the knowledgeable is the teacher."
It was just that he couldn't accept immediately switching to another teacher right after cutting ties with Yu Xiaogang.
However, Oscar was very understanding and didn't mind this matter. In Oscar's own words, he could be considered Tang San's senior. It was natural for the experienced to guide the young. As long as Tang San was willing to learn, Oscar would teach him without reservation.
But Tang San must remember one point: he must use what he learns for righteous purposes. Otherwise, no matter where he fled, Oscar would clean house.
Tang San naturally understood all this, so he took an oath with his martial soul. He did this because he was afraid that Oscar wouldn't dare to teach him the real things because of his "betrayal of his master."
And a martial soul oath on the Douluo Continent was equivalent to swearing to the heavens. If the oath was broken, one's martial soul would shatter and cultivation would be completely ruined.
This might sound somewhat exaggerated, but it would indeed have a huge impact on a Soul Master's cultivation path. Therefore, on the Douluo Continent, few Soul Masters would take oaths with their martial souls.