109: Yu Xiaogang's Day of Shame (Part 2)

Prince Xue Xing glanced over, secretly pleased: It's done!

"That youth, Brother Yu, you surely know him. The one serving as the High Priest in the Azure Dragon Temple..."

Prince Xue Xing said with a chuckle.

Instantly, the smile on Yu Yuanzhen's Face almost completely vanished.

"!!!" Prince Xue Xing felt a surge of panic in his heart.

Yu Yuanzhen gulped down some wine, "Anything else is fine, but that one specifically... no."

Prince Xue Xing grew anxious, "Why? Brother Yu, is there anything in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan that you cannot decide?"

Yu Yuanzhen's Face darkened; he was starting to get annoyed.

Could he even control Yu Mengzhang's affairs anymore?

Two years ago, he tried to have Yu Mengzhang return to the Family, but the Azure Dragon Divine Lord descended and nearly destroyed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!

His second younger brother had also been killed then!

Now he was being asked to provoke Yu Mengzhang again—did they want him dead?

Yu Yuanzhen snorted coldly and slammed his wine bowl down, "I said, anyone but him!"

Prince Xue Xing was startled and swallowed hard.

All his drunkenness dissipated instantly.

Facing the enraged Yu Yuanzhen, he was a bit flustered and looked toward the Poison Douluo.

Poison Douluo said indifferently, "Since that's the case, Xue Xing, why force it?"

Prince Xue Xing gave a sheepish smile, wanting to ask for the reason.

But seeing Yu Yuanzhen's gloomy expression, he immediately understood that if he probed further, he might just be kicked out!

"Fine, fine, fine. Since Brother Yu is unwilling, then forget it. Let's keep drinking..." Prince Xue Xing laughed it off.

Yu Yuanzhen, however, slammed the table and stood up, saying, "Enough! This drink is no longer enjoyable! I might as well leave it at this: the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will have nothing to do with anything related to the temple!"

After saying that, Yu Yuanzhen turned and left, giving Prince Xue Xing no Face at all.

Prince Xue Xing's expression shifted repeatedly.

This was simply too disrespectful to him!

Poison Douluo, on the other hand, cheerfully drank alone. Watching Yu Yuanzhen's back, he couldn't help but guess... he must have suffered a major setback at the hands of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord!

However, if he himself could be as cautious as the other...

He wouldn't have been set up by Prince Xue Xing!

Thinking of this, Poison Douluo's mood turned sour.

A hint of resentment appeared in his eyes as he looked at Prince Xue Xing.

Prince Xue Xing said in annoyance, "What is this?! I've long heard that First Master Yu's word is law in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan..."

"Don't forget what you came here for. If that old dragon found out your true intentions, heh..."

Poison Douluo gave a sinister reminder.

Prince Xue Xing snapped out of it and hurriedly said, "Forget it, forget it. Let's just leave. We'll plan this out more carefully, plan it out more carefully..."

If Yu Yuanzhen went on a rampage, he wouldn't care about his status!

He hurriedly pulled Poison Douluo away... Yu Yuanzhen stormed into a room.

He slammed the door shut.

He clenched his fists and smashed them heavily against the window.

He could see the main gate below, where Prince Xue Xing and Poison Douluo were leaving in a hurry.

At the thought of Yu Mengzhang and the Azure Dragon Temple, he was filled with rage.

Yet he could only bottle it up!

He could never forget his powerlessness before the Azure Dragon Divine Lord that day.

He could only watch helplessly as Yu Luomian was executed... "Knock, knock, knock...!"

A series of knocks sounded at the door.

"First Master, there is a letter from Nuoding City..."

A Family Spirit Master said from outside the door.

"Come in!"

Yu Yuanzhen shouted.

The person presented the letter to him, and he opened it.

The letter was from City Lord Xiao of Nuoding City, informing him that Yu Xiaogang was serving as the Primary Advisor in his manor, and vaguely mentioning a conspiracy for a grand undertaking, hoping for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's investment... Yu Yuanzhen read it two or three times before it clicked. He instantly crushed the letter, sparks of electricity discharging from his hand, turning the letter to ash.

His Face had become extremely unsightly.

City Lord Xiao's meaning was... Rebellion!

Dammit, the two great Empires have stood on the Douluo Continent for thousands of years, and no one has overthrown them.

A remote little city actually wants to rebel?!

And that idiot Yu Xiaogang actually wants to get involved?

Isn't this going to drag the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan down with them?!

"Damn it!!!"

Yu Yuanzhen roared, his Face flushed and neck veins bulging.

The Family Spirit Master beside him was scared witless.

He nearly collapsed to his knees... Prince Xue Xing and Poison Douluo were riding in a carriage, traveling along the official road toward Heaven Dou City under the moonlight.

Suddenly, the carriage came to a halt.

Prince Xue Xing opened his eyes and looked at Poison Douluo, feeling somewhat nervous.

"Someone is blocking the way outside, Your Highness..."

The driver said.

Prince Xue Xing immediately grew tense, grabbing Poison Douluo's arm.

Poison Douluo sneered, "Let's go down and see."

The two of them stepped out of the carriage.

On the official road, two figures were blocking the way.

They were Holy Dragon Douluo and Spirit Kite Douluo.

Both had anger written on their Faces, especially the former; as soon as Prince Xue Xing stepped out of the carriage, he was pinned by his gaze.

In that instant, Prince Xue Xing even felt an urge to retreat back into the carriage.

Something was wrong... "Your Excellency Holy Dragon, didn't you go to demand an explanation for Grand Marshal Ge Long? Why have you come looking for me?"

Prince Xue Xing said sheepishly.

Poison Douluo's expression was grave. His individual strength was likely no match for either of these two, and since both had arrived, they had clearly factored him into their plans.

Holy Dragon Douluo gritted his teeth and said furiously:

"Xue Xing! You treacherous old man! You have the nerve to speak?! You actually dared to plot against me! I was almost suppressed and killed by the Divine Lord!"

Spirit Kite Douluo snorted coldly, looked at Poison Douluo, and said:

"Dugu Bo, you can't protect him. He won't die, but he's going to suffer a bit... care to play with me?!"

Spirit Kite Douluo was the first to charge, like a giant flaming bird, pouncing on Poison Douluo and sweeping him away.

In the blink of an eye, Prince Xue Xing was left to Face Holy Dragon Douluo alone.

He was finished!

He was definitely going to suffer!

Prince Xue Xing's heart panicked. He quietly backed away while maintaining a forced smile, saying, "Your Excellency Holy Dragon, we are all civilized people. Your friendship with Grand Marshal Ge Long..."

"Friendship my foot!!!"

Holy Dragon Douluo grew even more enraged and instantly charged at Prince Xue Xing.

"Bang...!!!"

A fist smashed into Prince Xue Xing's Face.

Prince Xue Xing was sent flying immediately, tumbling several times in the air.

Holy Dragon Douluo raised a foot and kicked him away again... "Help...!!!"

...Spirit City, Supreme Pontiff Palace, inside Bibi Dong's private chamber.

Bibi Dong lay on her side on a large bed, her Face pale. She gazed at the starry sky outside the window, her eyes flashing with inexplicable emotions.

During this time, she had returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, but her injuries had not yet fully healed.

That divine lightning had not only inflicted physical wounds but had also damaged her cultivation.

Her once indestructible mental defenses had recently become sentimental.

"Knock, knock, knock...!"

A series of knocks sounded at the door.

"Come in..."

Bibi Dong suppressed the sorrow on her Face and regained her composure.

Only one person was allowed into her private chamber, and that was her Disciple... Hu Liena!

Footsteps sounded, and a young girl with short orange hair entered.

"Teacher, there is a secret letter for you."

Hu Liena presented the letter to Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong opened the letter to read and forced a smile. "Sit down, Nana."

Hu Liena sat beside her. Seeing Bibi Dong's haggard appearance, she asked unwillingly, "Teacher, who was it that injured you?"

"You do not need to know..."

Bibi Dong sighed and quickly finished reading the letter. A look of surprise flashed in her eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.

The letter was from the Spirit Hall in Nuoding City.

It informed her that City Lord Xiao wanted to undertake a grand endeavor, and that Yu Xiaogang was involved... Since it was Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong, in her current sentimental state, couldn't help but think of him.

Could it be that he was expressing his feelings to her?

Bibi Dong bit her lower lip; that man had never asked her for anything before!

"Teacher..." Hu Liena looked at Bibi Dong in confusion.

She felt she had never seen Bibi Dong in this state before.

Bibi Dong returned to her senses, looked at Hu Liena, and said, "Give full support to the City Lord of Nuoding! Nana, go there personally on my behalf..."

"Eh?"

Hu Liena was shocked. To go to such lengths?

A faint smile played on Bibi Dong's lips. Since Yu Xiaogang had "asked" her of his own accord, she must not let him down!

She had to elevate Yu Xiaogang to the highest position!

Only then would he be the peerless hero in her heart.

As for the unclear relationship with the Azure Dragon Temple in the background, she no longer cared... One month later.

Prince Xue Xing had been bedridden for half a month. Because he was in the wrong, he didn't seek trouble with Spirit Hall. Instead, he changed his approach to dealing with the Azure Dragon Temple... He didn't dare to confront the Azure Dragon Temple directly, nor could he incite other forces.

So, he would simply isolate it!

He relocated almost all the surrounding villages, using heavy financial incentives to lure them away to various places. As long as they didn't come to worship at the Azure Dragon Temple, it was fine.

Then, he did everything in his power in Heaven Dou City to suppress news about the Azure Dragon Divine Lord.

This way, with the news being marginalized, he didn't believe the Azure Dragon Temple could last much longer!

At the same time, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the various great nobles, fearing the power of the Azure Dragon Temple, began to prepare multiple escape routes and made various arrangements, terrified of being retaliated against!

Take Emperor Xue Ye, for example; rumor had it that he had arranged seven Body Doubles for himself.

He even sent a Body Double to the morning court sessions.

No one knew where his true self was.

Even Tang Yuehua, whom he thought of most, could hardly see him anymore.

This actually made Tang Yuehua very happy, and she felt quite grateful to Yu Mengzhang.

As for the Believers scattered to various places, although they left because of money, they did not forget their faith. Instead, after settling down, they spoke to the local people about the kindness of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord.

Word spread from ten to a hundred, and a hundred to a thousand; the faith in the Azure Dragon Divine Lord actually grew.

Especially with people setting up shrines in their homes... Aside from the Commoners who were paid to leave, those in the nobles' fiefs were strictly forbidden from going to the Azure Dragon Temple.

Yu Mengzhang was aware of this; now, only about ten or twenty Believers could make it each day.

But he wasn't bothered or in a hurry.

Believers did not yet have a significant use for him.

Karma and faith had the same effect, allowing him to be recognized by heaven and earth. Now, he was looking forward even more to the new developments in Nuoding City... Nuoding City.

The new city lord from Heaven Dou City, Viscount Spike, arrived here with Emperor Xue Ye's decree and publicly announced the judgment against City Lord Xiao at the City Lord's Manor.

He was stripped of his office and title, his property was confiscated, and he was reduced to a Commoner.

They even investigated City Lord Xiao's "persecution" of the nobles during this period and overturned all the cases!

Viscount Spike declared that City Lord Xiao would be sentenced to Hanging.

However, City Lord Xiao was alert and fled beforehand, disappearing with his Family.

But one person could not escape—the one hated by the nobles, City Lord Xiao's number one Lackey... Yu Xiaogang!

Yu Xiaogang was arrested immediately, locked in a Prisoner Cart, and Paraded Through the Streets.

Viscount Spike's judgment was: "Not a noble? No Spirit Master background? And not much wealth? Great Master? To hell with him!"

Thus, Yu Xiaogang was also sentenced to Hanging, to be executed after the parade.

Inside Nuoding City, the streets were packed with people watching the spectacle.

Hanging!

How long had it been since they last saw one!

Inside the Prisoner Cart, Yu Xiaogang wore a pale white Prisoner's Uniform with a black circle drawn on the chest, containing the character for "prisoner."

Around him were the cheers and laughter of the spectators.

Some people arranged by the nobles threw rotten vegetable leaves and stinking eggs at him, hitting his body.

"Splat...!"

An egg smashed against his forehead, and the yolk that flowed out slid down the bridge of his nose.

He retched a few times, his eyes numb.

Was he about to die?

He had barely tasted glory for a few days!

Now his Spirit was gone, his Family had abandoned him, and he had yet to prove himself... and he was going to die?

Yu Xiaogang cried. He felt such regret; his entire life had been too pathetic!

He wanted to cry for help, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a rotten egg was accurately thrown in.

"Gah...!!!"

Seeing his miserable state, the people around him burst into fits of laughter.

They treated him as a joke.

A youth suddenly ran over, reached into the Prisoner Cart, and yanked down Yu Xiaogang's pants.

Instantly, his bare lower body was exposed.

This caused a chorus of gasps.

Some young girls quickly covered their eyes and spat in disgust.

The people nearby laughed and said, "Why cover your eyes? He's just like you; there's nothing there to offend your sight!"

"Eh?"

The girls moved their hands away, and seeing Yu Xiaogang's condition, they couldn't help but laugh as well.

The crowd became even more jubilant.

They pointed and gestured at Yu Xiaogang's body.

Yu Xiaogang's Face turned ashen. At this moment, he truly felt that life was hopeless and he might as well just die... How could he suffer such an ultimate humiliation?!

...In the crowd, Tang San was about to rush out, but Xiao Wu held him back.

"I cannot let Teacher suffer such an insult!"

Tang San said angrily.

Xiao Wu grabbed Tang San's arm and said, "What use is going up now? City Lord Xiao will be bringing people to hijack the cart in a moment!"

"..."

Tang San's Face tensed, his eyes filled with fury.

He could only suppress it for now... Meanwhile, on Azure Dragon Mountain, inside the temple, Yu Mengzhang withdrew his consciousness from Heaven Dou City and returned to his true body.

Beside him, the "Green Lizard" coiled around the statue raised its head and let out a cheerful "ying ying" cry.

"My Soul Power has reached level forty..."

Yu Mengzhang sensed the Soul Power within his body.

Because he had absorbed the spirit rings of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, his Soul Power had increased tremendously, and now he was about to achieve another Breakthrough.

As for the choice for his fourth spirit ring... he looked at the statue beside him and the Karma attached to it!

A burst of brilliant golden light erupted as the statue radiated brilliance.

Three spirit rings of different colors rose beneath his feet, resonating with it...