Youshen had come across quite a few Douluo fanfictions featuring a very specific plot point.
The protagonist uses various means, directly or indirectly, to sabotage Tang San, pushing him into an excessive state of anxiety and an obsessive desire to grow stronger in the short term, ultimately leading to his self-destruction.
There were versions where Tang San used the Eight Spider Lances to absorb a Spirit Master's energy and became an evil Spirit Master, making him a wanted criminal across the continent. There were versions where Tang San, driven by pressure, attached a spirit ring to the Clear Sky Hammer prematurely, completely stalling his rank and making it impossible to break through...
Chapter 209