Battle Through the Heavens: Han Feng Here, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao

Many in the Lei Clan had originally been unwilling to go this far. Reaching this point was already the limit of their concessions.

Lei Jin flicked his sleeve, and the Lightning Jade slowly closed before returning to the stone platform in the hall, signifying the end of the clan assembly.

Han Feng rose with the others, offered a salute, and stepped back. Yet his gaze could not help drifting once more toward the empty seat of honor.

From beginning to end, no one had appeared there. It was like an empty shell of a throne, responding to the entire discussion with nothing but silence.

As if sensing something, Lei Jin was about to turn and leave when he suddenly stopped. In a low voice, he said, "Kirin, there is no need for you to worry about the Clan Leader. He will not oppose the decision made by the clan assembly."

He spoke calmly, even deliberately lowering his voice, but within this council hall sealed by the Thunder Array, even a whisper remained perfectly audible.

Han Feng returned the salute without asking further.

...Is that so?

He murmured softly to himself.

He knew Lei Jin was taking the initiative to answer his doubts, seemingly to ease his concerns. Yet precisely because of that, it seemed even more unusual.

Lei Ying was clearly the true authority of the Lei Clan, yet he had completely vanished before and after the clan assembly. There had not been a single word from him, and no one even knew whether he was aware of the voting results.

Would a dignified Clan Leader truly enter seclusion so completely at such a critical moment?

Han Feng's expression did not change. He bowed to Lei Jin, then slowly withdrew.

Only after leaving Thunder Hall did he slightly raise his