Chapter 12: Saint Mother Title, a Double Standard from the Ancestor

What?

Purple Fairy just felt she might have heard wrong.

She froze on the spot, unable to speak.

Lu Qingyi and the others, who had been watching, also inhaled sharply in disbelief.

Because the three characters "Saint Mother" carry immense weight.

As everyone knows.

The members of the Ancient Lu Family are divided into nine lineages.

Although they all obey the Saint Lord's orders, they also retain a certain degree of independence.

Just as the most outstanding heir of each lineage is bestowed the title Celestial Son.

Those Saint-Child Rank Heavenly Pride are also strong candidates for future Saint Lord.

Therefore, whether in status or identity,

they are extremely high.

And once someone is confirmed as a Celestial Son, their mother is granted the position of Saint Mother; thus each lineage has only one Saint Mother, which, if analogized, is equivalent to a queen of a mortal nation.

Not only does she enjoy a lofty status within her own lineage, but all members of the Lu Family, as long as they are juniors, must revere her.

This is why everyone is shocked by this.

Because Purple Fairy.

At this moment.

Her status skyrockets, soaring above them.

Of course, there is an even more important point.

The Saint Mother is the mother of the Celestial Son.

In other words, isn't it as if Purple Fairy's child, not yet born, has already been designated as a Celestial Son candidate? One must know that in the Lu Family's million‑year lineage, such a thing has never occurred—it's utterly bizarre.

For those who can be given the title Celestial Son, talent is only the most basic requirement.

They must also endure various trials and countless great battles.

Finally, they are recognized by everyone.

But now,

Thirteen Xuan Ancestor, although not stating it explicitly,

can grant the status of Saint Mother.

That attitude is equivalent to directly breaking this rule. "Thirteen Xuan Ancestor, I'm afraid I can't take on that responsibility."

Purple Fairy realized it and became quite terrified.

Indeed, having married Lu Wushang and entered the Lu Family, she never imagined she could be granted the status of Saint Mother.

At least it wouldn't be now; all of this is indeed somewhat fantastical to her.

"Rest assured, you can bear it."

Thirteen Xuan Ancestor smiled and continued: "Unless you don't consider me the Lu Family's daughter‑in‑law."

With a Primordial Dao Fetus in the front and the Heaven‑Repairing Immortal Scripture behind, how could the Celestial Son position not be valuable? As a mother, that also counts as a great achievement.

What does granting the Saint Mother status matter? Of course.

Some matters can wait; besides, the little one hasn't been born yet.

But confirming it first is still no problem.

"Here it is."

"Thank you, Thirteen Xuan Ancestor."

Purple Fairy knew she couldn't refuse, so she agreed.

Instinctively, she gently stroked her abdomen.

Her eyes shone with a cascade of strange colors.

"Having seen the Ninth Saint Mother." At this moment, the Lu Family people beside them.

One by one, they all stepped forward to bow, each posture perfectly proper.

The situation has reversed, regardless of previous thoughts.

But now,

they must express something.

As for Lu Qingyi, she hesitates.

In her heart she truly cannot accept it; the person she has always envied and despised suddenly leaps onto her head. Saint Mother—something she never imagined—will certainly not be easily seized by a rival.

Moreover, because she is carrying a child, Lu Qingyi feels it is unfair.

In this mindset, she simply does not wish to pay respects.

She thinks that if the roles were reversed, she could also.

The other side is just lucky.

"I almost forgot, there's another matter." Suddenly, Thirteen Xuan Ancestor spoke, looking at Lu Qingyi, squinting slightly: "Just now, you were the one constantly causing trouble for Ziyun…"

"I"

Lu Qingyi suddenly sensed something was wrong. She was about to explain something.

But the next moment, with a glance from Thirteen Xuan Ancestor,

a powerful aura descended, she directly knelt on the ground, blood at the corner of her mouth.

The others, each with an extremely pale complexion, trembled and dared not speak.

"If you are not at peace cultivating and you target your own clan members, you are still the Saint Mother."

"The clan elders teach the rules like this?"

Thirteen Xuan Ancestor continued, looking at everyone present: "And you, who ignore this and are even more detestable, it seems I must handle it personally; no one can escape."

Personally?

At the utterance of those words.

Lu Qingyi and the others were stunned.

Everyone knows that the Elder Ancestors of the Lesser Immortal Realm ignore external affairs.

Especially the disputes among the juniors, they turn a blind eye to them.

They only retreat to cultivation, remaining aloof.

But now.

They actually have to deal with such trivial matters. In an instant.

They kept lamenting.

Finally, they all couldn't help but look at Lu Qingyi, their gazes full of hatred.

Had they known earlier, they wouldn't have been watching from the sidelines; now it's too late.

None can escape; all must be punished.

The crowd couldn't help but feel some remorse.

But at the same time, they were quite helpless; who could have known it would end up like this?

In the end they wondered whether to say something, but still chose to give up. With Thirteen Xuan Ancestor here, how could they explain? Aren't they afraid the crime will be upgraded?

So without hesitation, they all bowed: "Please, Thirteen Xuan Ancestor, punish us!"

What else can they do but silently accept.

Simultaneously, in the hearts of everyone present.

They also made a decision.

Next time they encounter the Purple Fairy, they must retreat three houses.

Let Thirteen Xuan Ancestor continuously break the rules; who could provoke him? Lu Qingyi endured the pressure with difficulty, while also feeling the gazes of those beside her.

She harbored hatred in her heart, but dared not express it, knowing she must admit fault.

Immediately, she lowered her head: "Thirteen Xuan Ancestor, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong; from now on, I will never dare again."

"A single admission of fault cannot absolve your crime."

Thirteen Xuan Ancestor shook his head, then smiled gently at the Purple Fairy, his tone kind: "Ziyun, how do you think these people should be punished?"

That demeanor and tone left everyone present staring dumbfounded.

The differential treatment is too obvious; there's no need to conceal it?

Why is that, exactly?

Regarding the people's thoughts, Thirteen Xuan Ancestor was actually very clear in his mind, but he didn't care at all.

Before, he didn't care, thinking it unnecessary, but now it is.

Treat everyone equally?

Just kidding.

Can it be the same? Doesn't it consider what little monster Ziyun is harboring?

But that is a being that all the Elder Ancestors unanimously decided the entire clan must protect.

"Me?"

The Purple Fairy was startled at first, then quickly said: "We will all obey you."

"Very well then." Thirteen Xuan Ancestor nodded, after a brief thought, turned to Lu Qingyi and spoke.

"As the instigator, you shall be severely punished without mercy, sentenced to be pressed into the Wind and Thunder Forbidden Realm for eight hundred years of reflection."

"As for the others, they will also reflect, but since they are not the main culprits, three hundred years will suffice."

"Furthermore, the events that occurred in the Lesser Immortal Realm today must not be spread by anyone."

The Wind and Thunder Forbidden Realm contains powerful wind and thunder energy.

Usually only clan members who have committed grave offenses.

Are sentenced to be sent there, with their cultivation sealed, enduring daily the pain of gale winds scraping bones and golden thunder whips.

One or two years might be tolerable, but now, Lu Qingyi receives directly eight hundred years, the others three hundred years.

One must understand that being summoned into the Lesser Immortal Realm indicates they were favored junior members by the clan's higher-ups.

Now, all at once, they are all sent into the Wind and Thunder Forbidden Realm, with no regard for face.

Such punishment cannot be called light.

(End of Chapter)