Betraying One's Master and Ancestors

The Black Skirt Woman pursed her lips and let out a faint sigh. "Who could have imagined that an existence like Lord Mingluo Spirit Emperor would actually perish here?"

A trace of sorrow lingered between her brows.

The Dao-robed man said, "That all happened long ago. As inheritors of the Yin Sha Underworld Palace, we must naturally follow the Palace Master's orders and bring Lord Mingluo Spirit Emperor's remains back."

The Black Skirt Woman's gaze flickered. "And then? Lay him to rest?"

The Dao-robed man paused, his face expressionless. "That depends on the Palace Master's arrangements."

After a moment of silence, the Black Skirt Woman said, "Elder Gu, even if you do not say it, I know well enough that the Palace Master specifically sent four Spirit Appearance Realm protectors to act alongside you this time. It cannot possibly be just to retrieve Lord Mingluo Spirit Emperor's remains and give him a grand burial."

The Dao-robed man frowned. "What do you mean by that?"

The Black Skirt Woman shook her head. "Nothing. I simply do not wish for anyone to regard Lord Mingluo Spirit Emperor's remains as some fortuitous opportunity and commit such excessive acts as betraying one's master and destroying one's ancestor. If that happens, then should Lord Mingluo Spirit Emperor's spirit remain in heaven, he will surely fly into a thunderous rage over it."

The Dao-robed man snorted coldly. "Xuan Zhi, it is fine for you to say such things to me. But if word of them gets out, that would be most unfortunate!"

The Black Skirt Woman's heart trembled as she heard the threat in the Dao-robed man's words.

A wave of bleak sorrow rose within her, and she fell silent.

"Done!"

Suddenly, a delighted voice rang out.

The four Spirit Appearance Realm great cultivators seated cross-legged