43: I'm going back to the village in March!

Spirit Hall.

Spirit Kite Douluo was brought back and medical Spirit Masters were immediately summoned to treat her.

An 'inverse fire' attacking the heart is, in simple terms, a 'Heart Demon' flare-up.

At best, her cultivation would be damaged; at worst, her life would be in danger.

However, her flare-up was truly too bizarre.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were both stationed by her bedside, looking worried and distressed.

They hadn't done anything wrong; in fact, they had even taken a punch from Spirit Kite Douluo. Yet now, it seemed as if they were the ones who had bullied her.

The healing-type Spirit Master quickly completed the diagnosis, an odd expression appearing on their face.

Salas, who was accompanying them, immediately asked, "What's the situation?"

"Her Lordship's heart-fire is running rampant, disturbing her Meridians. It's best not to use Soul Power for the next three months, or it will damage her foundation... It's just that this condition is something I've never seen before."

The healing-type Spirit Master shook their head, feeling quite helpless.

"Yes, yes, she needs plenty of rest. Elder Spirit Kite, you can rest assured; we two will handle any future missions."

"You just focus on recuperating."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo both voiced their assurances.

Lying on the bed, Spirit Kite Douluo's pretty face was pale, her lips seemingly drained of color. She cast a cold glance at the two men and gritted her teeth, saying:

"Get out...!!!"

Right now, what she hated most wasn't the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, nor was it Yu Mengzhang who had threatened her.

It was these two useless teammates!

Ending up in her current state was basically because she was infuriated by these two!

Just thinking about their groveling, servile manner made her wish she could slap them to death with one blow!

Chrysanthemum Douluo coughed awkwardly and said, "Then you rest well, we'll take our leave first..."

Salas also followed them out... arriving outside the door.

Salas couldn't help but ask, "Elders, did you encounter some kind of battle? How could Elder Spirit Kite be injured so severely?"

Facing Salas, Chrysanthemum Douluo puffed out his chest and held his head high.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't!"

Salas immediately bowed and admitted his mistake.

A higher rank could crush a person to death; he dared not show any dissatisfaction.

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted coldly, "I'll just teach you one thing: outside Heaven Dou City, there is an Azure Dragon Temple. No matter who you provoke, do not provoke that temple!"

"Azure Dragon Temple?"

Salas was slightly taken aback, pondering.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo paid him no further mind, turned, and left... In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

The crops in the fields had grown well, presenting a lush, green scene.

Yu Mengzhang had brought rain a few times, but there were no more prying eyes from Spirit Kite Douluo and the others.

As if receiving some signal, those Titled Douluo also dared not approach anymore.

This state of affairs was quite pleasing to Yu Mengzhang.

Peace prevailed. He accumulated Karma, slowly returned to his position, and his development did not interfere with the mortal world.

Yu Mengzhang took a walk with the "Green Lizard" and the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon.

Everywhere Yu Mengzhang walked, the plants would become more vibrant with life.

The Karma he had accumulated by now made him more recognized by heaven and earth. The divine nature of Divine Lord Mengzhang was further stimulated. While it wasn't to the extent of spring blooming with his passing, the plants did become more vigorous.

The "Green Lizard" and the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon were like two dogs, particularly lively and playful.

They ran back and forth, frolicking with abandon.

Sometimes they even rolled on the ground.

At this moment, several villagers working in the fields noticed Yu Mengzhang and excitedly rushed over.

"Great Priest! It's the Great Priest!"

They all ran up to Yu Mengzhang, each more excited than the last.

Their reddened faces were filled with gratitude.

One person knelt first, and all the others followed suit.

"Great Priest, thank you, thank you for the Divine Lord's sweet rain and dew! Otherwise, our land would have long been dead!"

"If not for the Divine Lord's grace and the Great Priest, we wouldn't know how to survive!"

"Great Priest, have you eaten? Would you like to come to our village for a bite?"

"..."

The villagers were extremely enthusiastic.

They were sincerely grateful to Yu Mengzhang.

Yu Mengzhang raised his hand in a gesture of support, and everyone was lifted by an invisible force.

"No need. I'm just taking a casual look. Please, attend to your own tasks."

Yu Mengzhang said calmly.

The "Green Lizard" lay down in front of Yu Mengzhang and nodded its head, as if in agreement.

The Single-Horned Thunder Dragon was a bit more foolish; it tilted its head, not understanding.

The villagers wanted to persuade him further but dared not disobey Yu Mengzhang.

Yu Mengzhang shook his head and left on his own. Clouds formed under his feet, increasing his speed.

"Squeak squeak...!"

The "Green Lizard" followed behind, also taking to the air.

The Single-Horned Thunder Dragon, however, lacked the ability to fly and could only gallop wildly on the ground.

The villagers watched this scene and knelt again, bowing respectfully as they sent off the Great Priest... He arrived at the village that had raised him.

As soon as Yu Mengzhang returned, he was spotted. All the familiar villagers ran over, shouting, "Mengzhang is back!"

In his earlier years, Yu Mengzhang had grown up eating meals from a hundred households.

Moreover, because the villagers remembered the kindness of Yu Mengzhang's parents, they all gave the best food and drink from their homes to Yu Mengzhang.

Back then, some children cried and made a fuss, thinking it was unfair, but they were immediately met with two hard slaps.

In short, the villagers treated Yu Mengzhang extremely well.

This was also why Yu Mengzhang had not been completely consumed by his divine nature.

The Village Chief hurried over, nearly tripping and falling.

He came before Yu Mengzhang, wanting to reach out, but stopped his hand mid-air, looking around anxiously.

The joy on the other villagers' faces was also suppressed by another emotion.

Awe.

Now, Yu Mengzhang had become the Great Priest.

He represented the majesty of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord.

They were merely common folk; how could they dare to offend?

"Great Priest..."

The Village Chief gave an awkward smile and was about to withdraw his arm.

Yu Mengzhang suddenly grabbed his wrist and placed the hand on his own head.

"Grandpa... I'm back."

The Village Chief immediately choked up, his eyes turning red.

"How can this be proper..."

"Only here, I am still Mengzhang. Shall we go back for a meal?" Yu Mengzhang said earnestly.

"Good, good, good...!"

The Village Chief nodded vigorously, wiping the corners of his eyes.

The other villagers' faces also lit up with intense joy. He was back, still the Mengzhang they had watched grow up!

The villagers crowded around Yu Mengzhang, walking towards the village.

Each was elated, saying they would go home to fetch ingredients to prepare the most lavish feast.

At this moment, Yu Mengzhang glanced back... In the distance, within the fields.

Two figures were gazing into the distance.

They noticed Yu Mengzhang's gaze and couldn't help but startle, then hurriedly turned their heads away.

"Feng Zhi, he should have... seen us."

Sword Douluo said slowly.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly and said gravely, "Those golden eyes... He absolutely cannot be just an ordinary child. Uncle Sword, we must not spy on him any longer."

Sword Douluo was silent for a moment before finally nodding and replying:

"Indeed. It's as if there is a layer of radiance around him that I cannot see through... and it gives me an ominous feeling."

"Enough. If we offend the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, our fate won't be any better than Yu Luomian's."

Sword Douluo sighed.

Ever since learning that Yu Luomian had been punished by the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, their enthusiasm had waned.

It was very clear that the Azure Dragon Divine Lord was... a Spirit Beast who had become a god!

They should be avoiding him, not seeking him out!