115: The rebel army has begun its rebellion! (Two-in-one)

"High Priest, the harm caused by the nobility is worse than any natural disaster for the countless commoners of the Douluo Continent. The more I understand, the more I realize the sense of mission on my shoulders."

"For the sake of this Dao, I would have no regrets even if I were to die..."

City Lord Xiao kowtowed forcefully several times toward Yu Mengzhang.

His expression was firm, and his presence had gained an indescribable quality.

Yu Mengzhang looked at him, his eyes brightening slightly.

Now, City Lord Xiao truly seemed like a changed person; no longer lost or cowering, a trace of Dragon Qi had actually begun to grow within him!

In other words, this man had the Bearing of a King of Men.

"Luo San Pao."

Yu Mengzhang suddenly spoke.

At that moment, a "luo-luo" cry sounded from outside.

Luo San Pao ran in from outside. Compared to before, he was now three meters long, his entire body golden and covered in scales. He looked majestic and extraordinary, showing no resemblance to a pig or a dog.

As soon as he entered, his large eyes were full of piety as he looked at the High Priest.

His four short legs followed suit and knelt down.

"From now on, you shall follow City Lord Xiao," Yu Mengzhang said calmly.

"Luo-luo...?"

Luo San Pao first kowtowed to show obedience, then revealed a puzzled expression.

The corners of City Lord Xiao's mouth couldn't help but twitch upward in wild joy.

He had actually always hoped that the Azure Dragon Temple would provide more support.

But he had been too embarrassed to ask.

Just now, when he kowtowed to say his farewells and state his resolve, he had been holding it in.

Now, he had finally received the High Priest's recognition!

"When he achieves his great cause, you too will receive what you desire," Yu Mengzhang said indifferently.

"Luo-luo...!"

Luo San Pao's eyes instantly widened in excitement.

Wasn't what he wanted to become a true Sacred Giant Dragon?

Could this person actually give that to him?

Yu Mengzhang looked at City Lord Xiao again. The Dragon Qi on the man's body wasn't enough to move his heart or make him lower his status to run errands for him.

"City Lord Xiao, Luo San Pao will form a Contract with you, which can stimulate his power."

As Yu Mengzhang spoke, he pointed at Luo San Pao and then at City Lord Xiao.

Between the man and the beast, a golden path of light suddenly appeared, connecting them.

They immediately looked at each other, able to feel one another's presence.

At the same time, Yu Mengzhang waved his hand, and a portion of Dragon Qi and Karma transformed into a golden dragon, surging into the bodies of City Lord Xiao and Luo San Pao respectively.

Both of their bodies jolted. On the surface, their aura merely gained a hint of holiness.

But in Yu Mengzhang's eyes, they now possessed the aura of those destined by heaven.

This was also his way of deepening his connection with them.

When the nobility was completely overthrown, he would naturally receive the recognition of heaven and earth.

"My thanks to the High Priest!"

"I, Xiao, will certainly not fail your expectations! For the common people of the Douluo Continent, I shall overthrow the unreasonable tumor that is the nobility!"

City Lord Xiao swore respectfully, then slowly rose and left with Luo San Pao.

Watching their departing figures, Yu Mengzhang withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the statue.

In his eyes, the statue was already radiant with golden light!

Over the past year, as City Lord Xiao's Insurgent Army continuously permeated the surrounding areas, that strange Dragon Qi and Karma grew more and more, eventually filling this golden body to the brim.

As such, he no longer needed to remain here.

His next destination was precisely Spirit City!

It wasn't just because of the Karma with Lion Douluo.

Furthermore, as the strongest force on the Douluo Continent, he had to keep Spirit Hall under his watch.

Otherwise, if they truly went mad, they might do something difficult to clean up... In a certain village.

On the surface, it was an ordinary village, but in reality, it was the headquarters of the Insurgent Army.

After a year of accumulating strength, the Insurgent Army was no longer the ragtag crew it once was.

City Lord Xiao returned with Luo San Pao.

The golden, majestic Luo San Pao naturally drew the curiosity of many people.

At the same time, City Lord Xiao discovered Luo San Pao's intelligence and began telling him about the state of the Insurgent Army.

He was still talking as they entered the courtyard.

"...San Pao, from now on we are comrades in a common cause. I hope your power can bring about the early arrival of Great Harmony in the World."

City Lord Xiao said seriously.

"Luo-luo...!" Luo San Pao nodded his large head.

At that moment, a youth walked out of a house carrying a bucket of slop. A foul stench wafted from it, but the youth seemed not to notice.

"Little San, you should just let someone else do this kind of work... Your energy should be primarily focused on cultivation right now."

City Lord Xiao advised.

Tang San showed a smile and shook his head, saying, "I am happy to do this for my teacher!"

City Lord Xiao shook his head, feeling quite helpless.

Over the past year, the person he was least satisfied with was Yu Xiaogang.

He was constantly causing trouble, proposing one absurd scheme after another, all of which Xiao had suppressed.

Clearly, Xiao wanted to walk the grand and righteous path, yet Yu Xiaogang insisted on those underhanded plots to show off his own intellect.

Furthermore, his temper had become increasingly eccentric.

If it weren't for the hope of using him to gain the support of Spirit Hall, Xiao would have kicked him out long ago!

Suddenly, Tang San's gaze landed on Luo San Pao, and a look of shock appeared on his face.

"This... this is a Spirit Beast, right? And..."

Tang San opened his mouth, feeling a strong sense of familiarity.

But for a moment, he didn't associate it with Luo San Pao.

The current Luo San Pao was simply too divine and martial!

"Little San! Why aren't you back yet? Today, Teacher is going to teach you..."

Just then, the middle-aged man with a buzz cut, Yu Xiaogang, appeared at the doorway.

Before he could finish his sentence, his eyes were completely fixed on Luo San Pao.

Tang San couldn't recognize Luo San Pao, but Yu Xiaogang knew him all too well; this was absolutely the Spirit that had followed him for decades!

It was also the culprit that had caused him to fall into being a useless person!

"You bastard!!!"

"You are Luo San Pao! You actually..."

Yu Xiaogang rushed over angrily, pointing at Luo San Pao while cursing, "You damned fellow! Little San, give him a good... Ah!!!"

Luo San Pao suddenly charged forward, golden light erupting. With a light swipe of a claw, he pinned Yu Xiaogang to the ground.

"Luo-luo..." A flash of killing intent crossed Luo San Pao's eyes.

He remembered everything—how this bastard Yu Xiaogang had treated him back then!

If Yu Xiaogang could have reconciled with him and opened his heart back then, there might have been a chance for the Spirit to evolve.

But Yu Xiaogang had always rejected him, insulted him, and vented his anger on him at every turn!

Pinned down until his face turned red, Yu Xiaogang finally showed a look of terror.

"Help... Help me...!"

Tang San immediately dashed forward.

City Lord Xiao immediately stepped in front, blocking Tang San and shaking his head. "Little San, don't be impulsive. Luo San Pao won't hurt your teacher. Master Yu, stop targeting Luo San Pao as well. From now on, he is the Divine Beast of our Insurgent Army!"

"Let your grievances end here today."

Before City Lord Xiao could finish speaking.

A stream of liquid suddenly sprayed from beneath Luo San Pao, landing all over Yu Xiaogang's face and body.

"Splash...!"

Yu Xiaogang was instantly drenched.

“!!!”

Yu Xiaogang was dumbfounded. He had actually suffered such a supreme humiliation?!

City Lord Xiao was also stunned and gave a sheepish smile.

"San Pao, one should show mercy whenever possible..."

He gently stroked Luo San Pao's neck, his tone almost negotiating.

Luo San Pao was a gift from the High Priest; his status was naturally much higher than this liability, Yu Xiaogang!

"Luo-luo...!"

Luo San Pao snorted and kicked Yu Xiaogang away.

Yu Xiaogang flew out and collided with Tang San.

The Master and disciple tumbled together like rolling gourds.

They happened to crash into the slop bucket Tang San had just placed on the ground. The bucket tipped over, and the foul-smelling contents spilled all over the pair.

That stench instantly assaulted their senses.

City Lord Xiao couldn't help but take two steps back, covering his nose as he said muffledly:

"Little San, hurry and take your Master to wash up."

...A few days later.

Yu Mengzhang was practicing in the temple as usual, occasionally shifting his consciousness toward Heaven Dou City.

For the past year, only a handful of Believers had come to the Heaven Dou City temple each day.

He had not intervened to manage this matter.

However, although the vast majority of Believers could not come to worship, the number of Believers had not decreased; instead, it had grown!

Moreover, the Believers were spreading out toward many places.

What he was doing now was giving "Dream visions" to some loyal Believers, or rather, sending down a divine edict for them to build a temple for him outside Spirit City.

When the time came to descend directly, it would save a lot of Dragon Qi.

After all, Dragon Qi was precious and should be conserved.

Especially since he intended to take up residence outside Spirit City, which was the gathering place of the powerhouses on the Douluo Continent.

"Knock, knock, knock...!"

"May I come in? High Priest?"

A gentle voice sounded at the door.

Yu Mengzhang raised an eyebrow slightly. With such a familiar voice, he knew it was "Xue Qinghe" without even looking!

Looking over, it was indeed the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe."

Unlike in the past, "Xue Qinghe" did not deliberately disguise her identity this time.

In a remote area like Nuoding City, no one would recognize her anyway.

She stepped inside, a warm smile still on her face, just like before.

"High Priest, it has been a year since we parted. Have you been well?"

"Xue Qinghe" smiled slightly.

Yu Mengzhang glanced at her and instantly saw through the disguise, seeing the shadow of an angel behind her.

"What have you come for?" Yu Mengzhang asked.

"Xue Qinghe" sighed, and some of the smile faded from her face.

"High Priest, the Heaven Dou Empire is going to start targeting the Azure Dragon Temple. The will of the nobles can no longer be suppressed, and His Majesty has already taken countermeasures; they believe you won't be able to find them."

"Xue Qinghe" had a complex expression as she looked at Yu Mengzhang, her eyes holding a hint of plea.

Yu Mengzhang smiled faintly, unconcerned.

In fact, since the first time he transformed into a dragon to patrol the heavens, in terms of pure combat power, he was already the ceiling of this World.

To him, mortals were nothing more than ants on the ground.

It was only because of the mercy within his humanity that he forgave certain offenses.

Otherwise, if it were pure divinity, he would not give mortals the chance to offend him.

"Xue Qinghe" sighed and said, "I only hope that the High Priest will not involve too many innocent people... No, I must be overthinking. The High Priest is so benevolent, how could he possibly need my plea?"

"Xue Qinghe" smiled bitterly and shook her head, negating herself.

In reality, she had made this special trip for only one purpose.

And that was: if a fight broke out, please don't take her down along with the others!

Yu Mengzhang shook his head slightly and suddenly looked toward the south. There, Dragon Qi and Karma were converging; it should be City Lord Xiao leading his army to set out.

Since that was the case, he should also send down Divine Punishment upon those nobles who had committed great crimes... Yu Mengzhang flew up into thin air, backed away, and merged into the statue.

Immediately after, his Divine Soul, carrying the Dragon Qi, soared straight into the sky.

"Xue Qinghe" suddenly felt a powerful Divine Might.

She let out a muffled groan, her knees went weak, and she slumped to the floor.

A look of horror appeared on her face.

"As expected of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord..."

"Xue Qinghe" murmured to herself.

Her eyes flickered as she looked at the ground, pondering how she should conduct herself in the future.

To what extent would the conflict between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Azure Dragon Temple escalate?

Would her life as an undercover agent end up with nothing but an empty shell?

"A bunch of fools, actually making an enemy of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord... Better to find an opportunity to kill them all, take the throne, and end the war..."

"Xue Qinghe" narrowed her eyes, thinking secretly.

"Rumble...!!!"

Suddenly, a series of powerful thunderclaps rang out.

Her body couldn't help but tremble.

That Divine Might became even more intense!

Two figures suddenly flashed into the temple.

"Thump...!"

Almost simultaneously, both of them knelt down.

"Xue Qinghe" looked at the two of them, her expression somewhat awkward.

"Uncles, you..."

Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo looked even more embarrassed, their faces flushed red, not daring to look "Xue Qinghe" in the eye.

They were both Protectors of "Xue Qinghe," yet they had just lost a great deal of face!

"It's too terrifying outside..."

"Has that Divine Lord become enraged? We came in to hide..."

The two stammered, extremely embarrassed... Yake City was the city closest to Nuoding City.

At this time, the Insurgent Army was lying in ambush in all directions around the city, waiting for the moment to attack.

At the main eastern gate, City Lord Xiao was personally leading the army to attack.

They were ambushed ten miles away, hiding their presence, all of them very nervous.

Beside City Lord Xiao, Dragon Duke Meng Shu had personally followed along this time.

He wanted to witness the Insurgent Army's first city siege!

"At such a distance, what are we waiting for? Even if an opportunity arises, it will..." Dragon Duke Meng Shu said with a frown.

"Waiting for the heavens..."

City Lord Xiao smiled and pointed toward the sky.

At that moment, a layer of thick dark clouds suddenly drifted over, heading toward the sky above Yake City.

“!!!” Dragon Duke Meng Shu's expression froze as he suddenly sensed something.

"Rumble...!!!"

Just then, the dark clouds above Yake City suddenly erupted with countless golden-white pillars of lightning, so dense they almost merged into a single mass, surrounding Yake City!

It was like a scene of the World's end, and the brightness of the eruption illuminated the World.

"Kill...!!!"

Dragon Duke Meng Shu roared loudly.

Instantly, the Insurgent Army from all directions launched their offensive... At the same time, in Spirit City, atop the Pope's Hill.

Lion Douluo, looking pale, ascended the mountain. As soon as he returned, several Enshrined Priests immediately gathered around.

"Lion, where on earth have you been? Why are you only returning now?"

"Even if you were out sightseeing, you should have let us know."

"Exactly, Big Brother was worried about you..."

"..."

Several Enshrined Priests began to complain.

Lion Douluo let out a long sigh and smiled bitterly. "Me? I was set up by someone! I've only just finished recovering from my injuries..."