"Hiss--"
Those who saw Bibi Dong's expression gasped in shock, feeling a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.
It's actually true?!
The Pope of the Spirit Hall was truly... ruined by his own teacher...
This melon is no longer big.
It's poison!
Some timid nobles and commoners had already begun to quietly retreat, trying to slip away in the chaos.
Knowing the top secrets of the royal family—no, the papacy—can get you silenced!
If we don't leave now, His Holiness the Pope will come to his senses soon and unleash a soul skill that will level the entire plaza!
Just when the atmosphere in the room was extremely strange, Yu Xiaogang was extremely proud, thinking that he had completely controlled Bibi Dong and had her in a hopeless situation.
A clear, melodious voice, yet filled with anger, came from afar.
"You're talking nonsense!!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
A golden figure flew over from afar at an extremely fast speed, and within a few breaths, landed on one side of the judgment platform.
The newcomer was dressed in magnificent golden armor, with a graceful figure and long, flowing golden hair that danced in the wind. She was none other than Hu Liena, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.
She had clearly been rushing all the way, and was now drenched in sweat and slightly out of breath.
He was still inwardly complaining.
The teacher is really something!
At first, he remained calm and said he wasn't in a hurry and would wait until Ning Lin was at his most desperate before making a move.
Upon hearing that Tang San was about to carry out the execution, he abandoned himself and rushed over alone!
It made me rush and I almost couldn't keep up!
But as soon as she landed, she heard Yu Xiaogang's hurtful words.
Hu Liena's mind went blank for a moment, as if "buzzing".
Immediately afterwards, boundless rage surged from the depths of her heart to the top of her head!
This man!
This bastard who deceived the teacher's feelings and is now spouting nonsense here, rubbing salt into the teacher's wounds!
Hu Liena's charming eyes flashed with anger as she pointed at Yu Xiaogang and rebuked him sharply.
"Yu Xiaogang! Shut up!"
"My master is pure and virtuous, which is why she has not been defiled!"
"You deceitful and fraudulent scoundrel! Stop spreading your lies and misleading the public!"
Yu Xiaogang frowned as he was interrupted, and sneered disdainfully, "Little girl, you have no right to speak here! This is between her and me!"
"Between you and yourself?"
Hu Liena was so angry that she laughed instead.
"Who do you think you are? You dare to talk to my teacher about 'between'?"
She took a step forward, her voice suddenly rising, each word like a knife, piercing Yu Xiaogang's weak spot!
"Do you really think you came up with that bullshit theory of yours, the so-called 'Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul'?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically.
Hu Liena saw this and her sneer deepened.
"I'll tell you!"
"Your theory is nothing more than a fragment from a dusty ancient book in the Spirit Hall's library!"
"Back then, you just wanted to deceive my teacher and use her status as a saintess to help you steal that ancient book!"
"As a result, my teacher saw through your wolfish ambitions, which made you angry and embarrassed, and you betrayed the Spirit Hall!"
"Am I right or wrong!?"
"master?!"
Every word Hu Liena uttered was like a resounding slap across Yu Xiaogang's face.
In the square, all the Soul Masters who supported and worshipped the "Master's" theories were stunned.
Yu Xiaogang's theory... was stolen?
How... is this possible?
All eyes were once again focused on Yu Xiaogang.
The smugness and ferocity on his face had vanished.
Instead, there was unprecedented fear and panic.
His pale face instantly turned a deep liver color, his lips trembled, he pointed at Hu Liena, and made a "hoarse" sound in his throat.
I want to refute it.
But he couldn't utter a single word.
Because everything Hu Liena said is true!
Yu Xiaogang was speechless.
He broke down.
Hu Liena's voice was clear and crisp, yet every word she uttered was piercing.
Yu Xiaogang's face, which had turned a deep purplish-red, was frozen in color, both his face and his expression.
Break through defenses?
No, this is a complete collapse.
His most prized "master" aura was shattered by this young girl in front of the whole world.
From Hu Liena's perspective, this is the truth of the matter.
Yu Xiaogang was a complete hypocrite. His approach to the then-Saintess's teacher was not out of love, but for the ancient theoretical book hidden in the forbidden area of the Spirit Hall.
He used sweet words to try and exploit the teacher's feelings and position to pave the way for him to steal knowledge.
Fortunately, his teacher had keen insight and saw through his sinister intentions in time, which led to their later break and his defection from the Spirit Hall.
Over the years, the teacher treated Bibi Dong's teachings with the same affection as a mother and daughter, and this bond has never changed due to any historical shifts.
Hu Liena respected her, loved her, and would never allow anyone, especially this despicable liar, to harm her in the slightest!
On the square, the wind direction changed once again without warning.
If Bibi Dong's previous scandal was a huge wave, then Yu Xiaogang's "book theft" accusation is an underwater earthquake that is enough to overturn our understanding!
"What? The master's theory was... stolen?"
"My idol...has fallen from grace?"
"I knew it! How could a level 29 Great Soul Master possibly research such profound theories! So that's the root of the problem!"
"No wonder! No wonder City Lord Ninglin was falsely accused of colluding with the Martial Soul Empire. It turns out there was such a dirty secret behind it!"
To cover up his theft, Yu Xiaogang will inevitably smear the Spirit Hall, even betraying his friends!
The flames of public opinion instantly shifted from Bibi Dong to Yu Xiaogang's feet.
Countless gazes shifted from shock and gossip to disdain and contempt.
Below the platform, Tang San's face was gloomy.
He could no longer remain silent.
A teacher's reputation is his reputation.
The Tang Clan must not lose face here!
Tang San took a step forward, his soul power surging slightly, and his voice spread out, suppressing the surrounding discussions.
"Nonsense!"
He looked directly at Hu Liena.
"Hu Liena, you're just a junior. How old were you back then? What do you know about what happened?"
"The teacher's theories have influenced the entire Soul Master world; how can you slander them with just a few words!"
"You're just jealous! You're trying to excuse your teacher!"
Tang San's words were resounding.
However, upon hearing this, Hu Liena was not stunned at all; instead, she burst out laughing.
"What do I know?"
She extended a slender finger and pointed it at Tang San.
"Tang San, get this straight, in terms of age, you should call me 'older sister'."
"You're not even older than me, what do you know?"
"you--!"
Tang San was speechless, a hint of anger appearing on his handsome face.
Age is indeed his weakness.
Just as he was pondering how to refute, another figure stepped forward.
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