Chapter 260: The Punishment of the Thunder Ancestor

The Thunder Ancestor sat cross-legged, his gaze cold and somber.

"He can spy on my secluded resting place and even transmit messages," the Thunder Ancestor mused.

"Yan Feng," the Thunder Ancestor transmitted a message remotely via a communication token. "How much do you know about that Galaxy Kingdom Lord?"

"What happened?" the Yan Feng Ancestor transmitted back, confused. "I haven't dealt with the Galaxy Kingdom Lord before. The information I have is all public, the same as what you know."

"Just now, he actually sent a message directly to my secluded resting place," the Thunder Ancestor said gravely. The Yan Feng Ancestor was astonished to hear this.

When they venture outside the Source World, they must contend with powerful beings from countless realms and battle numerous lower-tier Chaotic Source beings. Therefore, they greatly value the security of their living spaces. Many secret treasures for residences and various protective array formations are naturally available for sale. Both the Yan Feng Ancestor and the Thunder Ancestor certainly meticulously protect their places of secluded meditation and rest.

"It's certain he hasn't transcended the confines," the Thunder Ancestor murmured. "So, to have done this, he must have acquired an extremely powerful secret treasure."

"...You mean a truly 'top-tier secret treasure' from the Infinite Space?" the Yan Feng Ancestor also guessed.

Treasures from the Infinite Space Treasury, valued at least at 100,000 reward points, are highly renowned outside the Source World! Many 'Half-Chaotic Source beings' spare no expense to acquire such items. However, such treasures are extremely difficult to obtain. For example, Emperor Ming, despite accumulating over 110,000 reward points through his exceptional mental fortitude, chose to redeem inheritances most suitable for him, as the Dao Realm is fundamental. His remaining points were insufficient to acquire a secret treasure worth 'at least 100,000 reward points.' This was the optimal choice for Emperor Ming; his 'Dao comprehension' was weaker, and even with top-tier inheritances, imperial resources, and a powerful will, he could not comprehend a complete Dao. He therefore chose to cultivate the Chaotic Source bloodline, finding its potential much easier to unearth than comprehending a Dao. Although not an ultimate realm master, he could even slay most Emperors and Lords. The Thunder Ancestor, in his time, had only accumulated tens of thousands of reward points, and he was truly envious of such treasures.

Compared to special lifeform remains or secret techniques passed down by Yuan, the treasures from Infinite Space valued at 'at least 100,000 reward points' are the most unique. It is rare for even one to appear over multiple eras.

"Since he dares to publicly display this ability, he's not afraid of us targeting him," the Yan Feng Ancestor said. "Given his public display, I suspect... he can't take this treasure out of here at all."

"Indeed," the Thunder Ancestor agreed with his friend's conjecture.

"Why did he contact you?" the Yan Feng Ancestor pressed.

"It concerns White Devil and Blue Bloom," the Thunder Ancestor briefly explained the matter. The Yan Feng Ancestor understood: "They say the Galaxy Kingdom Lord detests evil like fire, and it's certainly true. He likely wants to kill White Devil and Blue Bloom, but since they are both on Thunder Mountain, he can't kill them directly, which is why he asked you to handle it."

"Me to handle it?" the Thunder Ancestor repeated, "If he can't kill them, he wants me to?"

"The decision is yours," the Yan Feng Ancestor transmitted. "If you kill them, I believe he will owe you a favor. If you don't... this Galaxy Kingdom Lord detests evil like fire, and he probably won't let it go."

The Thunder Ancestor smiled: "You're right, the decision is mine!"

***

On Thunder Mountain, within the ancient grand hall. "Ancestor."

Eight Lords knelt respectfully, none daring to look directly up at the figure above. The total number of beings they had plundered amounted to roughly one-twentieth of a desolate region, a number that could naturally replenish itself over time.

"We admit our guilt!"

Although White Devil Lord and Blue Bloom Lord had many thoughts, at that moment they responded respectfully and without hesitation, not daring to utter a single word of rebuttal. If they had retorted, they would likely have been instantly reduced to ashes. The consequences would be far more severe than plundering countless beings.

"Since you admit your guilt, from today onwards, both of you shall go to Pillar World. You must either obtain a special lifeform's remains or an innate secret treasure," the Thunder Ancestor said indifferently. "If you fail, then you shall perish along with the entire Origin Continent when it meets its end."

White Devil and Blue Bloom were stunned. What? They had to die if they couldn't get a treasure? Even if they chose reincarnation, they would still die when the Origin Continent eventually faced oblivion.

"Yes," White Devil and Blue Bloom replied obediently, despite their anguish and unwillingness. The Thunder Ancestor cast a cold glance at them, then vanished from his throne.

These two Lords were valuable tools he had cultivated; how could he possibly bear to casually kill them? Naturally, he would exploit their abilities. Obtaining a special lifeform's remains would be a huge profit! Obtaining an innate secret treasure would also be a small gain.

"White Devil, Blue Bloom, plundering in the peripheral kingdoms was one thing, but plundering within our ancient kingdom's territory... Now that the Ancestor has severely punished you, both of you had better atone properly!"

"You two were too presumptuous." The other Lords felt no sympathy.

White Devil and Blue Bloom said nothing, turning to leave the grand hall.

***

In Huyang City, within the quiet room of the City Lord's Mansion, inside the Star Tower, Luo Feng's 'Eye of Creation and Destruction' opened between his brows, gazing remotely at Thunder Mountain. In his observation, he could see the past at different points in time. The 'worlds' of countless past moments seemed to form a continuous, vast video, which Luo Feng could easily observe.

A wild goose leaves its mark! All past experiences leave an imprint in space-time. However, the stronger one's power, the stronger their self-concealment. Those who master a complete Dao typically achieve perfect self-concealment. However, Luo Feng's Eye of Creation and Destruction was an observation ability of a high-level Chaotic Source lifeform that had transcended the confines. Even for the Thunder Ancestor and Yan Feng Ancestor, Luo Feng could glimpse some traces of them. Of course, he could not spy on their communication via transmission tokens.

"Hmm." Luo Feng observed past points in time and easily discovered the scene of the Thunder Ancestor summoning the Lords in the majestic grand hall at the highest peak of Thunder Mountain.

"He's sending them to Pillar World, forcing them to obtain a special lifeform's remains or an innate secret treasure?" Luo Feng frowned. "And as for their subordinates, not a single one was punished."

Earlier, while reviewing the memories of Old Star God King, he saw numerous memories of countless beings being delivered to Blue Bloom Lord: Blue Bloom Lord, with a mere opening of her mouth, would devour countless beings. Those scenes had long since provoked a killing intent in Luo Feng. He had long decided! He had to kill them both! However, under the protection of Thunder Mountain and the Thunder Ancestor, he found it quite vexing. That was why he had contacted the Thunder Ancestor.

"Even after I displayed some special abilities, the Thunder Ancestor still didn't take it seriously," Luo Feng shook his head gently. "Never mind, it's better to rely on oneself than on others. I'll have to do it myself."

"Though I'm not confident about doing it myself, I must give it my best shot!" For the countless devoured beings. For the future, so that the powerful beings of the Origin Continent would no longer dare to wantonly devour lives. Luo Feng decided to go all out this time! No matter the cost!

***

Whoosh! Whoosh! Two figures traversed a vast distance, arriving at one of the entrances to the treasure realm, 'Pillar World'.

"It's all because of you," Blue Bloom Lord said angrily. "Because of your instigation, I acted with you, and now the Ancestor is furious."

"You reaped the benefits, and now you blame me?" White Devil Lord sneered. "At least you, Blue Bloom Lord, have a clone on Thunder Mountain, but I have no clone. I have to risk my true body deep within Pillar World."

"When the Origin Continent faces oblivion, won't I die too if I don't get a treasure?" Blue Bloom Lord was very unwilling. As Lords, they could originally leave the Origin Continent and venture outside.

"No one forced you to plunder billions of lives or devour billions of lives," White Devil Lord retorted disdainfully.

As they spoke, they entered the Pillar World entrance. At the entrance to Pillar World, both great ancient kingdoms had stationed guardians. Among them, the guardian from the Yan Feng Ancient Kingdom was precisely Luo Feng.

"It's that God King Luo He." White Devil Lord and Blue Bloom Lord glanced at Luo Feng in the distance, but were too bothered to say more; both were in a foul mood at that moment.

The two Lords flew deeper into Pillar World. Luo Feng sat cross-legged, fulfilling his guardian duty, merely glancing at the two Lords. "They're finally here!"

At the same moment, in Huyang City. "They've reached Pillar World," Luo Feng observed remotely with his Eye of Creation and Destruction.

With one step, Luo Feng reached the Pillar World entrance. With a second step, Luo Feng forcefully broke through the array formations set by the two great ancient kingdoms at the Pillar World entrance, appearing directly before White Devil Lord and Blue Bloom Lord.

"Huh?" White Devil Lord and Blue Bloom Lord watched in astonishment as a silver-robed, golden-masked man appeared before them, their hearts turning cold.

(End of Chapter)