Chapter 85

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Chapter 85: The Zhou Family Surrenders

After hearing everything, the Zhou Family Founder could only force a bitter smile—this truly was an unexpected calamity.

He had been living peacefully in seclusion, yet got dragged out by hordes of Law Enforcement Heavenly Soldiers because of his descendants’ actions. What absurd nonsense was this?

At that critical moment, Mo Qianxun seized Zhou Zhengqing’s collar and roared, "Declare your uncle’s expulsion from the family immediately!"

"What?" Zhou Zhengqing froze momentarily. "My uncle showed me immense kindness—how could I commit such heartless wrongdoings?"

"Are you blind? Fang Lie’s holding the blade while you’re fish on the chopping block!" Mo Qianxun barked angrily. "Unless you disown your uncle, he’ll wipe out the entire Zhou Family! Choose between saving the clan or destroying it all!"

Zhou Zhengqing was no fool—anyone reaching Thunder Tribulation Immortal status while leading the Ancestral Hall couldn’t be simple-minded. The sudden crisis had briefly overwhelmed his judgment.

Now fully realizing Fang Lie’s absolute authority through the protective array and Benevolence Token, Zhou Zhengqing trembled with tear-streaked resolve. Stomping decisively, he declared: "As Zhou Family Head, I permanently expel demonic practitioner Zhou Pinghai! All Zhou members shall oppose him!"

Collapsing into shuddering sobs, Zhou Zhengqing knew history would brand him eternally ungrateful.

The expelled uncle Zhou Pinghai initially froze, then understood. With bitter amusement, he remarked: "Seems I chose right making you Family Head."

Zhou Zhengqing kowtowed violently, wailing: "This unfilial wretch begs forgiveness!"

"Enough," Zhou Pinghai sighed. "Any leader would sacrifice kin to save the clan. That earlier comment was genuine praise."

Raising his voice toward the skies, Zhou Pinghai surrendered: "Fang Lie! I yield—deal with me as you will!"

Dispelling his Blood Sea manifestation, the former elder transformed into an unassuming youth awaiting judgment.

Within moments, Fang Lie materialized before him via the protective array, Benevolence Token gleaming.

Zhou Pinghai’s heart churned seeing the legendary artifact emerge after millennia—specifically for his case. Yet protocol demanded immediate kneeling: "Disciple Zhou Pinghai pays homage to the ancestors!"

"State your crimes," Fang Lie commanded coldly.

"I practiced Demonic Path arts despite being Mo Sect disciple," Zhou Pinghai admitted.

"Merely that?" Fang Lie’s eyes narrowed. "Mo Ancestor taught that methods aren’t evil—hearts are! Your Thousand Coffins and Thousand Souls Blood River Great Art required slaughtering millions!"

"Ancestor, I mainly executed villains during my jianghu days," Zhou Pinghai countered. "I swear I’ve never tarnished Mo Sect’s honor!"

"Then explain your technique’s mastery!"

"Decades ago, I stumbled upon a deceased Demonic Path Thunder Tribulation Immortal’s tomb," Zhou Pinghai explained. "It contained pre-made Thousand Coffins, Thousand Souls, and the eighth-rank Blood Sea Pot linking to infernal realms—no killings needed. Facing mortal wounds, I reluctantly adopted this cultivation to survive."

Fang Lie silently consulted the Benevolence Token. The old bird’s voice confirmed: "Truth. No bloodlust taints him."

Nodding, Fang Lie pronounced: "While your survival motive mitigates guilt, practicing forbidden arts as senior member warrants punishment. Therefore—"

Every spectator held their breath. Though Zhou Pinghai had served honorably, losing sons for the sect, none knew if Fang Lie’s grudge would demand execution.

"—Hundred Years facing the wall!"

Gasps erupted. For an immortal, this was mere brief seclusion—lighter than imagined!

Zhou Zhengqing wept relieved tears before vanishing, muttering: "I pale before Fang Lie’s integrity."

Zhou Pinghai blinked incredulously. "Given your feud with my clan…"

"Feud?!" Fang Lie exploded. "Your Zhou dogs stole our Sect Benefits for ten years! Sent killers to the life-and-death arena! Kidnapped my siblings! This isn’t over!"

As Zhou Pinghai reddened shamefully, Fang Lie continued sternly: "But justice stays separate. Your past merits and clean record earn leniency. However—" His voice turned glacial. "If Zhou Zhengqing touched my siblings, I’ll exterminate your entire bloodline!"

Terrified for his descendants, Zhou Pinghai bellowed: "Zhou Zhengqing! Return them NOW!"

The Family Head hastily delivered four children—Ice and Fire Poison Dragon siblings. "They’re unharmed!"

Fang Lie’s eyes hardened seeing bruised faces, particularly Ice Second Brother’s walnut-swollen eye.