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The next day, Spirit Hall agents strategically posted multiple notices in high-traffic areas, especially around the tournament grounds. As time passed, bulletin boards appeared all over Spirit City, each filled with accusations and details about Yu Xiaogang's history.

With the Soul Master Tournament underway and the semi-finals approaching, the city was packed with curious people discussing the upcoming matches. The sudden appearance of these announcements about Yu Xiaogang piqued their interest.

Many high-ranking and noble soul masters glanced at the postings and quickly left, as they were already familiar with most of the allegations—that Yu Xiaogang's theories were illegitimate and borrowed. What intrigued them more was a newly revealed flaw in his so-called "Ten Core Competencies," which sparked fresh interest. However, they were more curious why Spirit Hall chose this moment to expose him.

Previously, many sects had wanted to capture Yu Xiaogang for leaking valuable theoretical knowledge meant to attract talented commoner soul masters, effectively undermining sect interests. However, Yu Xiaogang had been subtly protected by Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, with some upper-level individuals aware of his past relationship with Bibi Dong, who secretly shielded him.

Otherwise, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan couldn't have stood against the combined ire of the Clear Sky Clan (in seclusion) and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Although this scandal didn't impact elite soul masters much, it struck a severe blow to low-level soul masters and even commoners without spirit power.

They were shocked to discover Yu Xiaogang's true nature. Some clear-headed commoners acknowledged that without his theories, they might have been worse off, but then they read Spirit Hall's corrections, which pointed out flaws, such as the actual age limit for the first soul ring, which varies according to the individual's physical condition. A person with weaker physical strength may risk death with even a hundred-year ring, while those with excellent constitution could exceed the standard limit. "Remember, base your choice on your own ability."

This clarification enraged many who had blindly followed Yu Xiaogang's guidelines, unaware that many soul masters had suffered fatal consequences by following his rigid standards. Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had buried these incidents, but now that Spirit Hall openly acknowledged them, the news quickly ignited resentment among soul masters. Word spread rapidly, and soon, people gathered to confront Yu Xiaogang at his lodging.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong had ensured the scandal spread far and wide. In addition to the public notices, she ordered agents disguised as tavern storytellers to disseminate Yu Xiaogang's misdeeds throughout Spirit City. She intended to make his disgrace known to all, leaving him stripped of his final shred of dignity. Standing at the doorway of the Pope's Hall, she listened to the uproar with a pleased smile.

Across the continent, her preparations had ensured that Spirit Hall branches would act simultaneously, disseminating Yu Xiaogang's history as widely as possible. She would see to it that his reputation was thoroughly ruined.

At the Thunder Academy hotel:

The entrance was packed with angry commoner soul masters, shouting, "Yu Xiaogang, you fraud! Come out!"

"Get out!"

"Come out!"

Conveniently owned by Spirit Hall, the hotel manager had already received instructions to allow the disturbance. Having pieced together the context, he quietly took cover, letting events unfold.

Inside the hotel, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were working on refining the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, a crucial tactic for their team's battle against the Heaven Dou team. Hearing the escalating commotion outside, they exchanged a confused glance.

Suddenly, the door burst open.

"Yu Xiaogang! You don't deserve to be called a theoretical master of the continent!" shouted an angry mob as they stormed in, filling the room.

Frowning, Tang San quickly reacted. Casting Blue Silver Bind, he restrained the crowd momentarily, then helped his teacher escape through the window. But even as they landed, Yu Xiaogang's face was already bruised and swollen.

They were surprised to find a large crowd gathered at the hotel's entrance, realizing they had only escaped one trap to fall into another.

At his breaking point, Yu Xiaogang shouted in frustration, "Stop! All of you, just stop! Why are you here to beat me? What did I do? If you want me dead, at least tell me why!"

If not for Tang San and the other team members protecting him, Yu Xiaogang would have been beaten to death within minutes. Feeling utterly broken, he wondered if the mob had lost their minds.