When Yan Juetian left the side hall and arrived at the gate of the Battle Heaven Pavilion sect.
Dozens of the Fire Clan Heavenly Venerable experts stood here, constantly monitored by Lin Heng's soul power. Even though they knew the Battle Heaven Pavilion's intentions, they dared not make the slightest move.
Seeing Yan Ye and dozens of others standing there obediently, Yan Juetian's soul power clearly sensed that within tens of thousands of miles, dozens of sects were already watching the situation here.
Yan Juetian knew that he had been tricked by the Battle Heaven Pavilion, and that he would probably have to find a way to explain this to the other seven royal families after returning to his clan.
Meanwhile, Yan Juetian was still troubled about how to deal with the negative impact of this matter.
Situ Jiannan, who followed him out of the side hall, immediately walked up to him with a smile.
"Senior Yan Juetian, today's transaction was pleasant. We hope to have more transactions like this in the future, so as to deepen the friendship between our two families, wouldn't you say?"
Situ Jiannan's hurtful words made Yan Juetian's face turn pale and then purple, yet he couldn't bring himself to say anything.
Seeing that the other party was acting innocent after getting the benefit, Yan Juetian also glared at Yan Ye and the others with a cold face, venting his anger on them. "Aren't you leaving? You disgraceful wretch."
With a furious roar, Yan Juetian waved his hand, enveloping Yan Ye and the others with his own World Power, and then disappeared after a bright burst of light.
Meanwhile, outside the Battle Heaven Pavilion, dozens of forces secretly observing the situation instantly spread the news throughout the entire Eighth Heaven.
' Yan Juetian, one of the Eight Generals of the Fire Clan, personally appeared at the Battle Heaven Pavilion, bringing with him dozens of the Heavenly Venerable Realm experts. When he left, the Battle Heaven Pavilion erupted in firecrackers, giving him a warm send-off.'
' The Fire Clan and the Battle Heaven Pavilion have reached a secret agreement. Yan Juetian, one of the Fire Clan's Eight Generals, personally went to the Battle Heaven Pavilion to congratulate them on forming a strategic alliance. To bolster their prestige, Yan Juetian also brought dozens of Heavenly Venerable experts with him.'
' The Fire Clan is holding a marriage alliance with the Battle Heaven Pavilion today. Eight Generals, including Yan Juetian, have personally come to the ceremony. It seems the Fire Clan's patriarch intends to marry his daughter to Lin Heng, the Battle Heaven Pavilion.'
As the saying goes, "the word of a tiger spreads among ten people," and as the news rapidly spread throughout the Eighth Heaven, it gradually took on a different meaning.
There were even rumors that the Fire Clan's ancestor was actually homosexual and had taken a liking to Lin Heng, so he sent Eight Generals Fire Clan generals to propose marriage.
Upon hearing this rumor, the Fire Clan immediately dispatched powerful individuals to the Eighth Heaven to exterminate the forces spreading the rumor.
However, this domineering approach led more forces to believe that there was indeed a secret between the Fire Clan and the Battle Heaven Pavilion.
First Heaven!
The Mirror Flower Water Moon Pavilion!
In this idyllic building, the Eight Great Imperial Clans usually gather.
But today, the Fire Clan is conspicuously absent from this gathering.
The seven ancestors of the seven royal families, who are also the seven Saint Emperor standing in the Nine Heavens, are sitting in their respective positions.
The Lei Clan, being the most unique and dominant of the Eight Great Imperial Clans, spoke first, "What are your thoughts on Yan Juetian personally visiting the Battle Heaven Pavilion?"
The Water Race Saint Emperor, "This matter has been witnessed by many, so I don't think it's false. On the surface, the Fire Clan and the Battle Heaven Pavilion are fighting to the death, but behind the scenes they are plotting something we don't know about. We must be wary."
The Metal Clan Saint Emperor, "I don't think so. Yesterday, the Fire Clan launched a surprise attack on the Battle Heaven Pavilion, and we had already discussed it with them. How could they openly stand on the same side as the Battle Heaven Pavilion today? This is most likely a divisive tactic by the Battle Heaven Pavilion."
The Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan said, "Yesterday, the Fire Clan stated that they would send avatars of the Four Lords Fire Clan Primordial Chaos Clone off the space, and also send four Eighth Heaven to launch a surprise attack on the Battle Heaven Pavilion. But what about today? The Battle Heaven Pavilion is still intact. Could it be that even with a surprise attack, four Primordial Chaos couldn't take down the Battle Heaven Pavilion?"
The Earth Clan's Saint Emperor, "I also find this matter suspicious. Yesterday, the powerful figures on the Ascenders side were all under our surveillance, and they didn't come to our aid at all. I really can't understand how Lin Heng's Battle Heaven Pavilion escaped the surprise attack of four Primordial Chaos cultivators without perishing."
Despite the controversy, no resolution was reached.
Finally, the Lei Clan's Saint Emperor spoke up to stop the argument, "I've heard that the Battle Heaven Pavilion in the Eighth Heaven has already gathered many sects that originally belonged to the Fire Clan. It seems we need to demand an explanation from the Fire Clan regarding this matter."
"As for our attitude towards the Fire Clan, let's hear their explanation first. My father will be returning soon, so let's hear his thoughts on how to deal with the Battle Heaven Pavilion."
When the Lei Clan Saint Emperor mentioned the title "father," the other six Saint Emperor all showed expressions of awe.
Since that one is about to return to the Nine Heavens, there is no need for them to argue about this matter.
As for the Ascenders forces, they are not as troublesome as the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Entrusted by the other four forces, Ao Zhantian personally came to the Eighth Heaven Battle Heaven Pavilion and met with Lin Heng.
On the summit of a high mountain within the territory of the Battle Heaven Pavilion, Lin Heng and Ao Zhantian also chose this as their meeting place.
The Battle Heaven Pavilion is currently under reconstruction, and meeting in the main hall would be too formal, so Lin Heng decided to hold their conversation here instead.
On the edge of a high mountain cliff, facing the bottomless abyss below, Lin Heng and Ao Zhantian stood side by side.
The vast difference in their cultivation levels did not constrain the two much; on the contrary, they both tacitly agreed to travel together.
"Why did Yan Juetian of the Fire Clan come to the Battle Heaven Pavilion today? Has something happened?"
"Issue the question directly from the Ao Zhantian," Ao Zhantian asked.
Lin Heng then recounted the events of the previous night in detail.
Upon hearing that the Fire Clan had dispatched so many powerful warriors for a surprise attack, Ao Zhantian's expression changed drastically.
'boom!'
A boundless killing intent erupted from Ao Zhantian, like a sharp sword slicing through the clouds.
"Thanks to them, I was able to step into the Primordial Realm this time."
"Furthermore, the Fire Clan offered a substantial compensation this time, enough for my Battle Heaven Pavilion disciples to recuperate for a while."
Lin Heng's words slightly displeased Ao Zhantian.
"If they can get away with it once, they'll do it again. You might get lucky this time, but that doesn't mean you'll be so lucky next time."
Ao Zhantian had one more thing to say.
This time, the Fire Clan only sent Eight Generals; perhaps next time, all Eight Generals will come, or even the original Four Lords.
You must understand that the true body and the clone are not on the same level at all.
If the Four Lords and Eight Generals of the Fire Clan were to personally appear, Lin Heng Lin Heng likely have no chance of winning whatsoever; at the very least, he wouldn't have the possibility of surviving in their hands.
"From the moment I killed the first member of the Fire Clan, I knew what the consequences would be."
"This is my choice. If I cannot tread a bloody path to reach the First Heaven, no one will acknowledge the status of my Battle Heaven Pavilion."
Lin Heng's words were spoken calmly, but they rekindled Ao Zhantian's passionate memories from Ao Zhantian then.
"Will we walk a bloody path?"
"It seems I've said something similar before."
Unconsciously, Ao Zhantian revealed a nostalgic smile.