Yu Hao, if I remember correctly, Yu Xiaogang shouldn't be from your era, and you shouldn't have much connection with him. But why do I feel like your grudge against him almost rivals that against Tang San?" the Ice Emperor asked, puzzled.
The Ice Emperor's question stirred memories in Huo Yuhao. He replied in a low voice, "Originally, I planned to flee to the Sun Moon Empire, but those two bastards from Haotian Sect forced me into Shrek Academy. The moment I stepped into the academy, the first thing I saw were three grand statues standing in the square — Flandre, Liu Erlong, and Yu Xiaogang."
"I stared at Yu Xiaogang's statue, watching how countless people of this era praised his great achievements. They admired his wisdom and lauded him for nurturing the great Sea God Tang San. When people mention Yu Xiaogang, everyone praises him, even those from the hostile Sun Moon Empire."
"So—" the Ice Emperor pondered, "you targeted him because he raised Tang San?"
"No!" Huo Yuhao shook his head violently, his voice filled with suppressed anger. "Tang San is my mortal enemy. From the death of my teacher Ilex, to the erasure of Winter and Autumn personalities, and my manipulated life — I will settle all those scores. Backstabbing him back then was actually too kind. But toward Yu Xiaogang, I feel nothing but disgust and revulsion."
"You probably won't believe this, but I think I'm the only one in that era who truly knew what kind of man he was — a complete fraud who faked his fame and accomplishments. Yet such a man was celebrated across the continent for tens of thousands of years. He died, but his name lived on forever. Ten thousand years, twenty thousand years later, people on Douluo Continent will still chant his 'achievements.'" Huo Yuhao sighed deeply, "Letting this kind of scum go down in history — isn't that the real tragedy of the entire Douluo world?"
"In my eyes, a worm should stay in its place."
He stared at the divine realm's vision projected by the Eye of Eternity and said deliberately, "As long as I'm here, Yu Xiaogang will never be immortalized, nor will he ever break through his soul weapon's flaws. He should forever stand as the shame of level 29 — standing at attention!"
Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Sect, Library
A boy wearing a black robe, with a close-cropped haircut, was engrossed in reading a book titled "Legendary Stories of Past Sect Leaders of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Sect." His eyes sparkled as he flipped through the pages, as if conversing with the legendary figures within.
At the last passage, he slowly closed the book, a gleam of anticipation shining in his eyes. He parted his thick lips, his voice tinged with excitement:"Over a thousand years ago, an ancestor of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Sect had his soul weapon mutate into an even nobler form than the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus — the Golden Sacred Dragon. In his era, he led the sect to a glory comparable to Haotian Sect in Tang Chen's time. It's truly inspiring."
He paused, then said, "Today is the day of soul weapon awakening. I wonder what my innate soul power will be?" His tone was full of hope.
The boy's name was Yu Xiaogang. He had just turned six years old — a critical age in one's life, when the awakening of one's soul weapon decides the future. But Yu Xiaogang was not worried about what soul weapon he might awaken because his father, Yu Yuanzhen, was a famed Thunder Douluo. He confidently believed he would at least inherit his father's Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus soul weapon and continue to forge his own great legend.
His gaze fell again on the cover of the book, which depicted a majestic golden dragon — the Golden Sacred Dragon. He thought to himself, "If I awaken the soul weapon that created the ancestor's legend, how mighty will I become? My legend will begin, and I will become the sect leader of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Sect, leading it to unprecedented heights. The entire continent will sing the praises of Yu Xiaogang. What should my title be then?"
"Golden Dragon Douluo? No, that's too common! Sacred Dragon Douluo sounds good but not powerful enough! Dragon God Douluo? Yes, when I earn my title, I will be the Dragon God — Yu Xiaogang, Dragon God Douluo, a name to be feared."
"Knock, knock, knock…" A knock interrupted his daydreaming. Yu Xiaogang frowned and said, "Come in."
The door gently opened, and a boy about his age entered. He had black hair and a small frame, looking a bit timid. He bowed to Yu Xiaogang and said, "Brother Xiaogang, Father asked me to summon you to the Awakening Hall for your soul weapon awakening."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes flashed with disdain upon recognizing him. With a haughty tone, he said, "Don't call me 'Brother Xiaogang.' Here in the sect, you must call me Young Master Xiaogang, got it?"
Yu Xiaomen lowered his head respectfully and said, "Yes, Young Master Xiaogang."
"Hmph!" Yu Xiaogang sneered, glancing down at him. As he passed by Yu Xiaomen, he suddenly stretched out his arm and elbowed him hard.
Yu Xiaomen fell to the ground, clutching his ribs in pain but dared not make a sound. He struggled to his feet and followed behind Yu Xiaogang.
With his hands behind his back, chest puffed out proudly, Yu Xiaogang strode ahead. Yu Xiaomen kept his head down, trailing behind. When servants saw Yu Xiaogang, they all bowed their heads and greeted, "Greetings, Young Master Xiaogang."
Yu Xiaogang arrived at the sect's pavilion and looked up at the sky. The day was bright and sunny, the air fresh, as if heralding a bright future. He reached out his hand, as if to grasp the warm sunlight and seize his promising destiny.
Turning to Yu Xiaomen, he said gravely, "In this world, birth decides everything. Though we share a father, Yu Xiaomen, listen carefully. Your mother is a lowly servant who shamelessly climbed into my father's bed, bringing you only half the bloodline of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus soul weapon. But lowly blood is still lowly blood. Your mother isn't even a soul master. Even if you awaken the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus soul weapon, so what? Your innate soul power won't exceed level five, and your lifetime achievements won't even reach the Soul King level. But me—"
A proud smile spread across Yu Xiaogang's face, his tone full of arrogance and confidence. "I inherited the excellent bloodlines of both my father and mother and am born extraordinary. My innate soul power is at least level eight. Becoming a Soul Douluo is only my starting point. I will even become a Title Douluo. I will lead the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Sect to a whole new glory."
He paused, eyes sweeping over Yu Xiaomen before continuing, "From this moment on, our lives diverge. My legend begins today. And you, Yu Xiaomen, will forever be just another face in the crowd, only worthy of watching my back."
Yu Xiaomen said nothing, keeping his head low so no one could see his face. His fists clenched tightly, knuckles whitening with effort.