81: The Temple Master's Response to the Ceremony

A Platinum Bishop coming to shovel manure?

Is this normal?

The Hall Master was considered a mid-to-high-level figure in Spirit Hall and knew some secrets.

Salas suddenly coming here and doing such bizarre things... there was only one answer: "infiltration and invasion"!

Once the Azure Dragon Temple was surrounded by Spirit Hall experts, Spirit Hall would launch a surprise attack!

Decades ago, when Spirit Hall dealt with other Spirit Master factions, this was the standard procedure.

But now that he had been ushered here, if he alerted the Azure Dragon Temple, wouldn't he ruin Spirit Hall's grand plan?

Then he would surely be punished by his superiors!

And verifying the truth was simple; he just needed to see another powerful Spirit Master performing lowly tasks.

The more he thought about it, the more nervous he became... He gripped Yu Xiaogang's wrist, subconsciously applying force.

Yu Xiaogang's face twisted in pain. "Gentler... Hall Master, please be gentler... I can't take it..."

Tang San hurriedly grabbed the Hall Master's arm. "Lord Hall Master! You're hurting my teacher!"

The Hall Master snapped back to his senses, gave Yu Xiaogang a cold look, and said nothing.

If it weren't for Yu Xiaogang, he wouldn't have waded into this muddy water!

Now look at this—regardless of whether he had ruined Spirit Hall's plan, he had done something wrong!

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, the carriage could go no further.

The Hall Master pulled Yu Xiaogang down. He couldn't just turn around and leave now; not to mention whether the nobles would let it go, such abnormal behavior would definitely be noticed by the Azure Dragon Temple.

The nobles crowded around, all smiles.

Completely different from their righteous indignation back at Spirit Hall, they were all chatting and laughing, admiring the scenery of Azure Dragon Mountain.

Compared to before, the vegetation on Azure Dragon Mountain was even more lush.

They were all amazed, praising the temple's holiness.

It was as if they weren't the ones who had egged the Hall Master on to come.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang suddenly had an ominous premonition.

As everyone went up the mountain, a burst of jubilant sounds came from under the Yuan Gate. At the same time, an elderly couple stood on either side of the gate, sizing up the crowd.

It was precisely the Peerless Dragon Snake couple, serving as guards.

"Are you carrying any dangerous items?"

Dragon Duke Meng Shu asked coldly.

Although he didn't use Soul Power, he didn't deliberately hide it either.

Thus, everyone could feel that he was a powerhouse!

The Hall Master's heart skipped a beat. As a Spirit Ancestor, he had some discernment; Dragon Duke Meng Shu was at least a Spirit Emperor, which was Bishop level!

With this, he was even more convinced that Spirit Hall was attempting to besiege the Azure Dragon Temple!

The Hall Master smiled ingratiatingly, hoping to leave a good impression.

The nobles entered the square one by one behind him.

On the square, people were gathered in a circle, celebrating.

A few musicians were playing in the center, performing for the statue inside the temple.

The Hall Master asked curiously, "What's going on here?"

A Believer explained, "We are grateful for the Divine Lord's kindness. Moreover, the nearby plants have suddenly become lush; the Divine Lord must be pleased and has bestowed his grace. So, we wanted to hold a ceremony to let the Divine Lord join in the excitement... Of course, the High Priest granted our request."

The Hall Master nodded slightly and offered his thanks.

He thought rapidly about how to handle this.

How to act without being too abnormal, yet without making the Azure Dragon Temple suspicious.

Logically, Spirit Hall should be hostile toward a "competitor" like the Azure Dragon Temple.

The Hall Master looked inside the temple and happened to see a figure.

It was a handsome youth who looked like a deity among mortals, making him unforgettable.

Without needing to guess, he knew that was the rumored High Priest.

If he didn't consider his own status, the Hall Master would actually feel that the Azure Dragon Temple having a youth as High Priest really had a certain flair.

If he had to choose between the God of Angels and the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, he would also be willing to choose the latter!

Yu Mengzhang also saw the Hall Master and the others, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Had they come here to cause trouble too?

However, there was no need for him to handle it personally now.

Xiao Wu had left Salas and the Peerless Dragon Snake couple behind, not to mention A Rou's people, and Tang Hao, a Titled Douluo, was hiding among them!

It was impossible for things to get out of hand.

"Another one! Who's next to perform?"

The musicians had just finished playing and began their lively invitations.

Everyone looked at each other, not daring to step forward to perform.

The Hall Master was still hesitating; he couldn't appear too friendly, yet he couldn't be too antagonistic. How should he strike the right balance?

At that moment, he noticed Yu Xiaogang beside him looking conflicted, staring at the High Priest inside the temple.

"What's wrong with you?" the Hall Master asked.

Yu Xiaogang sighed and said, "That High Priest is a Junior from my clan..."

Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat dejected; even a youth from his clan was doing better than him.

He, the Grandmaster of Theory, was truly a failure!

At the same time, he was annoyed. Clearly his own Junior, why was he helping the villain?!

The Hall Master's eyes lit up. "How is your relationship with the temple's High Priest?"

"Not very close... Why, Hall Master?"

Yu Xiaogang asked in confusion.

Why was the Hall Master so excited after learning his identity?

It couldn't be because of Yu Mengzhang, could it?

That would be far too irritating for him.

He, the dignified Great Master, would never ride on the coattails of a Junior!

"Go up and perform," the Hall Master suddenly said.

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed, and he asked in confusion, "Me...? Hall Master, didn't you come here to..."

They clearly came to cause trouble, so why was there no movement yet?!

Before Yu Xiaogang could voice his confusion, he was pushed inside by the Hall Master.

As soon as Yu Xiaogang entered the open space in the middle, he was so embarrassed he didn't know what to do.

Looking at the Hall Master and the crowd of nobles, he felt immense resentment.

Didn't you all say you were coming to cause trouble?

Back at Spirit Hall, each of you was shouting more fiercely than the last.

Why have you all gone silent now that we're at the temple?

The commoners around were all clapping, cheering Yu Xiaogang on.

"Dong dong da...!"

The musicians began to play.

"Dance!"

The crowd jeered and called out.

Yu Xiaogang's face turned beet red; he wouldn't dance!

Especially with a Junior watching from inside the temple—wasn't this humiliating him?

He turned toward Yu Mengzhang, brow furrowed. "Yu Mengzhang, are you really going to just watch me..."

Just then, *bang!* A flash of purple light appeared.

Luo San Pao suddenly appeared.

Hearing the music, Luo San Pao's large eyes scanned the surroundings, and it immediately understood something, beginning to wiggle its body to the rhythm.

"Bravo...!"

The crowd was extremely supportive of Luo San Pao's comical dance, laughing and clapping at the same time.

Yu Xiaogang was interrupted; looking back and seeing Luo San Pao's dance moves, his face instantly flushed, and his eyes practically spewed fire.

The cheers of the commoners felt like slaps to his face!

"You bastard!!!"

"What are you doing coming out here to embarrass me?!"

Exasperated, Yu Xiaogang impulsively kicked out.

Luo San Pao immediately rolled several times on the ground, letting out "luo luo" cries of pain.

The scene suddenly fell silent.

No one expected Yu Xiaogang to actually do such a thing...