After Lin Heng had thoroughly exploited the Ascenders Camp of the Dimensional Passage, he went to find Sikong Hong.
Lin Heng had planned to continue exploiting the dimensional portal, but Sikong Hong told him to wait a few more years.
Currently, the Eight Great Imperial Clans are responsible for guarding the dimensional passage. It would be inconvenient for them to go there rashly. If something happens in the dimensional passage, they, Ascenders, would be held responsible.
In a few years, when the Ascenders take over from the Eight Great Imperial Clans, Lin Heng will be able to visit the dimensional portals as he pleases.
Helpless, Lin Heng had to temporarily abandon his idea of exploiting the dimensional portal and only checked in near the Ascenders Camp.
For several years in a row, except for sending someone to deliver supplies to the Battle Heaven Pavilion once, Lin Heng spent his time peacefully in the dimensional passage.
In recent years, Battle Heaven Pavilion has also developed very rapidly.
With Liu Ling'er and three other women recruiting soldiers in the Ten Regions, coupled with Situ Jiannan's outstanding management skills, the overall strength of the Battle Heaven Pavilion has completely surpassed that of the Eighth Heaven.
However, a minor incident occurred during this time: Sun Yuan's violent temper flared up, and he lost control once.
Fortunately, Lin Heng's Evil Avatar intervened in time, preventing any casualties.
But this also made Lin Heng feel that he must take Sun Yuan to the Buddhist Sect as soon as possible to purify his remaining malevolent energy.
After several years of quiet torment, Lin Heng finally got to the day when he could take over the protection of the dimensional passage from the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
On this day, Sikong Hong led the Ascenders to the dimensional portal to take over from the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
" Yan He, thank you for your hard work. Leave the rest to us."
When the two sides met, Sikong Hong naturally maintained the necessary facade of friendliness.
"It's all for the sake of peace and stability in the Nine Heavens, so we'll be taking our leave now."
After Yan He smiled and agreed, he left with the people from the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Sikong Hong led Lin Heng and the others into the dimensional portal.
After crossing a natural barrier, Lin Heng was greeted by a mountain range that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in white mist, it resembles a fairyland on earth.
But within this mountain range, there is a cave that connects to the plane of the Hunt Clan.
There is a large formation set up by Thirteen Factions on the outer edge of the mountain range. This is to prevent the dimensional passage from going wrong. If the Hunt Clan suddenly appears, they will not be able to break the formation in a short time, giving Nine Heavens some time to react.
"That mountain ahead, the one with the ancient iron tree that's hundreds of millions of years old at its summit—that's the one we need to guard."
Shortly after entering the mountain range, Sikong Hong pointed to a tall mountain ahead and began to explain it to Lin Heng.
"At the foot of that mountain, there is a cave containing a dimensional portal. We simply need to establish a base around the mountain."
As Sikong Hong led Lin Heng forward, he explained some things that needed to be noted.
In truth, being stationed in a dimensional portal is rather monotonous, but there aren't many dangers or special tasks involved.
Lin Heng listened quietly while simultaneously starting his daily check-in activity to get freebies.
From the moment he stepped into this mountain range, Lin Heng hadn't stopped.
By the time Lin Heng officially stopped in front of the mountain peak, he had successfully checked in three times.
"Congratulations, host, for successfully checking in at the First Heaven's Vast Righteous Wind Pass and receiving the system reward: Glazed Glass Pearl."
Glazed Glass Pearl: A treasure born from the destruction of planets in the endless universe, containing powerful life Source Power.
"Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in at the Hundred Sways Mountain Pass in the First Heaven. You have received the system reward: the Nirvana Scepter."
The Nirvana Willow Staff: A king-level divine treasure containing the source of death Source Power, belonging to the binding type of treasure.
"Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in at the Heaven-Seizing Peak the interdimensional portal. You have received the system reward: the Ancient Mirror of Lightning Punishment."
Ancient Mirror of Lightning Punishment: A supreme-level divine treasure, belonging to the offensive type of treasure.
The three treasures all looked quite good, but unfortunately Lin Heng didn't have time to examine them closely for the time being.
Upon arriving at the Heaven-Seizing Peak, Lin Heng suddenly had a bad feeling.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, looking at the cave entrance that Sikong Hong was pointing to, Lin Heng vaguely sensed a faint energy fluctuation rippling within it.
When Lin Heng tried to unleash his soul power to investigate further, Sikong Hong stopped him.
"The cave contains the Nine Heavens and the Hunt Clan, two realms with their own independent consciousness. It's best not to rashly probe it with your soul power, and even worse, don't go inside."
Sikong Hong solemnly reminded him.
Plane Consciousness is a very mysterious thing; no one can sense its existence, let alone know its thoughts.
Although under normal circumstances, the consciousness of one's own plane will not harm the people of this world, the Plane Consciousness of the Hunt Clan's plane still exists inside the cave. Entering rashly might result in being harmed by the other plane.
With Lin Heng's current level of cultivation, his understanding of planes is not very clear. If he can break through to the Heavenly Firmament Realm, he will be able to establish a special connection with planes and truly understand their power.
After receiving Sikong Hong's instructions, Lin Heng withdrew his soul power and then asked, "I wonder if there are always special energies appearing within the dimensional passage?"
"Won't!"
Sikong Hong stated with great certainty, "If energy fluctuations occur within the dimensional portal, it's not a good sign, unless the Hunt Clan's dimensional portal has opened this portal, which would then transmit energy fluctuations."
Lin Heng became curious. Just now, when he stepped into the Heaven-Seizing Peak, he clearly felt a slight energy fluctuation rippling within it.
Unfortunately, that energy vanished in a flash, and Lin Heng couldn't capture it, so out of curiosity, he prepared to use his soul power to investigate.
Sikong Hong's explanation only deepened his confusion. Could it be that the seal on the Hunt Clan's dimensional portal had truly loosened?
If that's the case, Sikong Hong should have noticed that energy fluctuation just now.
Even if it was just for a moment, with the opponent's Heavenly Firmament Realm soul, there's no reason why I could sense it while he couldn't.
After much speculation, Lin Heng still couldn't get an answer, but he couldn't bring himself to talk to Sikong Hong about such uncertain matters, so he could only suppress his doubts for the time being.
First Heaven Thunder Clan, Thunder God Domain!
The Lei Clan Ancestor was sitting there anxiously when suddenly a voice entered his mind.
"I've loosened the seal on the dimensional portal slightly. Within three days, the Hunting side will surely notice and send a powerful expert over."
"For the next three days, you need to find a way to stall the higher-ups on the Ascenders side."
"This is a golden opportunity; don't let me down again."
Upon hearing this deep voice, the Lei Clan Ancestor immediately rose respectfully and listened quietly.
After the other party finished speaking, the Lei Clan Ancestor bowed to the void.
"Father, rest assured, I will absolutely not allow Ao Zhantian and the others to go to the dimensional portal within three days."
After responding, the Lei Clan Ancestor sneered and took out his communication spirit pearl.
At the same time, twelve messages were sent out simultaneously to the high-ranking members of the other twelve factions.