Chapter 631

Chapter 631: Anger Born of Shame

The two middle-aged men shared identical appearances, matching temperaments, and indistinguishable clothing, as if carved from the same mold.

Though devoid of any menacing aura, they exuded an otherworldly dignity, seemingly merged with nature itself.

Ximen Qingdong, a late-stage Thunder Tribulation cultivator, approached them and bowed deeply. "Ximen Qingdong pays homage to the two ancestors!"

These figures were none other than the twin Semi-Immortals of the Ximen family clan – the Purple Ancestor and Blue Ancestor. Individually weak among Semi-Immortals, their combined strength multiplied exponentially, rivaling even the East Kunlun Sword God. Notably, their sister had been the Sword God’s wife before her untimely death due to insufficient cultivation.

The world’s three greatest Semi-Immortals all shared blood ties with Ming Jianzi, explaining his arrogance and willingness to cross moral boundaries with such formidable backing.

Observing Ximen Qingdong’s excitement, the leftmost ancestor chuckled, "What trinkets did that brat Fang Lie leave behind?"

"Blue Ancestor," Ximen Qingdong presented the object, "This appears to be a Netherworld Ghost Fire Flying Boat. Twenty years past, Fang Lie commissioned Xuan Sect to forge an Eighth-Rank High-Grade vessel using Ghost Realm Sect relics. The promised completion aligns with current timing – this must be that very treasure!"

The ancestors’ eyes gleamed. Blue Ancestor inspected the silver-white craft, contrasting with normal green Ghost Fire manifestations. "Remarkable! Refined with over twenty Eighth-Rank Treasures, its power rivals Ninth-Rank Treasures! Only Fang Lie’s stupidity in breaching our protective array allowed this capture."

Purple Ancestor concurred after examination, "Had he not blundered into our territory, even we might have failed to seize it. Well done, Qingdong!"

Ximen Qingdong’s smile faltered. "Ancestors, though magnificent, this theft from juniors could tarnish our reputation if Mo Sect protests…"

Blue Ancestor scoffed, "We care not for Eighth-Rank trinkets. But Mo Sect must offer adequate compensation. With Zhu Xian and Shi Shen pressuring them, Mo Qianxun cannot oppose us. Demand harsh terms!"

After the subordinate’s departure, Purple Ancestor frowned at the vessel. "Humiliating that Fang Lie wields better ships than ours."

"Let’s consult Xuan Sect about hidden functions," Blue Ancestor suggested. "If sufficiently valuable, we’ll keep it. Demand their stolen Star Gold Element Core in exchange!"

Meanwhile, Fang Lie resurrected in the Cycle of Fire after two hours, roaring, "Ximen dogs! This isn’t over!"

Bird Bro shrugged at his complaints. "Trespassing voids my assistance as Benevolence Token holder. Handle your own mess."

Before Fang Lie could act, Mo Qianxun summoned him via spatial manipulation. "Fool! Why provoke the Ximen’s ancestral tomb?"

"Lies!" Fang Lie spat. "I set autopilot through populated territory – no tomb! They murdered me for my ship!"

Mo Qianxun’s expression darkened. "They demand the Star Gold Element Core and treasures as apology."

"Never!" Fang Lie’s eyes blazed. "I’ll make them regret this!"

"Officially, I can’t intervene," Mo Qianxun smiled faintly. "But unofficial aid… that’s manageable."