Thunder Realm, the Lei Clan's Meeting Hall.
Like the Gu Clan, the Lei Clan had also received an invitation from the Xiao Clan to the Heavenly Tomb Trial. However, the two clans' reactions were completely different.
Unlike the ambitious Gu Clan, which sought to win the recognition of the Ancient Emperor's Inheritance during the Heavenly Tomb Trial,
everyone in the Lei Clan, apart from Mang Tianchi, wore an exceptionally grave expression.
"Elders, the Xiao Clan has issued invitations to the Heavenly Tomb Trial at a time like this, and even offered up the Ancient Emperor's Inheritance. This is truly inconceivable, almost too incredible to be real.
"So, I would like to know what you all think."
As the Lei Clan's Clan Chief, Lei Ying did not wield absolute authority over every major and minor clan affair the way Xiao Tian Ce did, but neither was he swayed by the elders at every turn like Gu Yuan.
Once he finished speaking, the Lei Clan's Grand Supreme Elder cupped his hands in salute. "Clan Chief, in my opinion, the Xiao Clan openly invited the prodigies and experts of the Emperor Clans and the first- and second-rate powers of the Central Plains to this Heavenly Tomb Trial merely to display their strength to the Dou Qi Continent, riding on the imposing prestige of Lord Xiao Tian Ce's recent ascension to the Dou Di Realm.
"We need only attend and keep a low profile. That will surely prevent the Xiao Clan from making an example of us."
"Clan Chief, Elder Lei Yuan is absolutely right. We won't be competing for that Ancient Emperor's Inheritance anyway. If we simply go through the motions, the Xiao Clan should have no reason to harm us," Elder Lei Huo added, cupping his hands.
With those two taking the