"Yo, isn't that the so-called 'Grandmaster'? Why aren't you busy working on your theories anymore?"
"Heh, Grandmaster, my ass. He's just a freeloader in our academy, doesn't even bother teaching students. What a joke!"
Just as Yu Xiaogang was lost in memories of his past life, mocking voices snapped him back to the present. Anger surged within him—but only briefly. He quickly suppressed it and calmly clasped his hands behind his back, ignoring the jeers entirely.
Heh… You think I, a Level-93 Dragon God Douluo, the number-one theoretical master of the soul master world, the guiding pillar of soul master theory, teacher of the Seven Shrek Gods… would care about the ridicule of a few nobodies who haven't even reached Soul Emperor?
Mock me all you want. One day, you'll realize you can't even reach the soles of my feet.
Rebirth!
Unlike Tang San, the Grandmaster didn't reject this second chance at life. Why not?
In his previous life, he had achieved everything—power, wealth, status, reputation, even love. But man is never satisfied. Yu Xiaogang had obtained all these only in the twilight of his life, and in the end, without divinity, without entry to the God Realm, he would simply return to dust.
Tang San, that student I raised with my own blood and tears, ascended to godhood without even offering to take his teacher with him!
If it had been Bibi Dong… she definitely wouldn't have refused to take me!
With full knowledge of the future, the Grandmaster saw his second life as an opportunity to do so much more.
He would still take Tang San as a disciple—after all, Tang San had the potential to become a god. But this time, he would nurture him with even greater devotion, making sure the boy truly felt the depth of a teacher's love.
When Tang San gained the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and its immortal herbs, he would no longer modestly accept only a low-grade Purple Zhi herb. No—he'd ask Tang San for a medicinal herb perfectly suited to evolving Luo Sanpao, accelerating its transformation into the Golden Holy Dragon!
The faster he unlocked his potential, the faster he could reach Titled Douluo rank.
With Tang San's help, he might even obtain a god position.
And even if that failed, surely Tang San, the god he trained, wouldn't forget him. And if he did—Yu Xiaogang believed that if he saved Bibi Dong, rekindled their love, then she wouldn't leave him behind once she became a goddess.
He looked in the direction of Spirit Hall. In his past life, before her death, Bibi Dong's feelings had become clear to him. He also learned the truth—that vile Qian Xunji had violated her in secret to sabotage their love. That betrayal turned Bibi Dong cold and vengeful, ultimately killing Qian Xunji with her own hands.
I was the last light in her heart...
Just thinking of Bibi Dong's smile made Yu Xiaogang drool with desire.
Bibi Dong—like him—must now hate Spirit Hall. She also held a god's legacy.
Yu Xiaogang knew his own worth. In this world, two top-tier beauties had once loved him: Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong. In his previous life, he ended up with Liu Erlong, but in this life—he had made his decision.
He would be with Bibi Dong. He would rescue her from Spirit Hall's corruption, and together they would attain eternal life.
A manic light flashed across Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
How many emperors had dreamed of living forever, basking in luxury and beauty, only to die and turn to dust? In his last life, he had everything—except lifespan.
This time, he was determined to play the game right. If he could grab a god position, he would. If not, then at least he'd get to the God Realm and enjoy eternity there.
So for now, Yu Xiaogang decided to stay in Nuoding City just as he had in his previous life—waiting for Tang San's return. This would be the turning point to change his destiny.
Outskirts of Star Luo City – Soul Hunting Forest
"Congratulations, Young Master, on obtaining your second soul ring!"
A guard spoke respectfully, but the young boy with heterochromatic eyes in front of him looked around in utter confusion.
Nine-year-old Dai Mubai wore a puzzled expression far beyond his years. This was the scene of him obtaining his second soul ring—but hadn't he already ascended as the God of War? Hadn't he ascended to the God Realm with Zhu Zhuqing and the other Shrek Seven Devils?
So why was he back here, nine years old again?
At this age, he had just reached level 20 and obtained his second soul ring. It was also the moment he fled Star Luo City and defected to the Heaven Dou Empire.
That was the lowest point in his life—but also the most carefree.
Zhu Zhuqing hadn't matured yet, and Dai Mubai had freely indulged in the brothels and pleasure quarters. Once Zhu Zhuqing found him later, that freedom was gone.
Still, like Tang San, Dai Mubai was deeply unhappy with this rebirth.
I, Dai Mubai, defeated my brother, claimed the title of God of War, and was respected across the continent. I was about to live blissfully with Zhu Zhuqing in the God Realm—and now I'm back to level 20? Back to grinding from scratch??
This is pure torment! And worst of all—I've respawned right here, in Star Luo City, where my dear older brother still wants me dead!
No—he had to escape. Fast.
His brother would stop at nothing to see him killed.
Only by escaping to Shrek Academy could he survive. There, he could enjoy some freedom before Zhu Zhuqing found him, and then work hard again, just like last time.
Once the Shrek Seven Devils were established and Tang San brought him the immortal herb Fiery Chrysanthemum, his life would once again turn around. All he had to do was cling tightly to Tang San's leg—and the God of War position would still be his.
So, Dai Mubai ran—just as he had in his past life.
Author's Note: What kind of person is Dai Mubai?
Dai Mubai is someone who thrives when the odds are in his favor.
Faced with his much older and stronger brother, he chose to flee, evading his destiny. Fear of death is human—but Dai Mubai never took real responsibility for Zhu Zhuqing. In the years he ran, he betrayed her repeatedly, who knows how many times he cuckolded her. And when Zhu Zhuqing finally found him, he put on the act of a man who had reformed.
But betrayal is betrayal.
No matter how much he "changed," it couldn't hide the fact that Dai Mubai was a man who lacked true accountability.
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