Ao Zhantian's words, "It is only natural that Lin Heng would break through the formation to inform us of such an important matter," demonstrate his firm determination to protect Lin Heng.
Furthermore, the powerful figures from the Ascenders side, though silent, stood together behind Lin Heng, revealing their determination.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor glared fiercely at Lin Heng. Although he was displeased, he knew that if he continued to cause trouble, it would only be the Lei Clan who would lose face.
The Thunder God Domain, where the mighty Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor resides, had its protective array broken by Lin Heng was merely at the Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage.
Such a disgraceful incident, if blown up, wouldn't the Lei Clan immediately become a laughing stock in the Nine Heavens?
This is why Sikong Hong told Lin Heng.
If the great formation is broken, all will be lost; if it is not broken, no one can protect him.
Since the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor couldn't vent his resentment on Lin Heng, he naturally shifted his target.
" Lei Yanqing and Lei Yanting, what are you two brothers doing?"
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor glared angrily at the two Lei Clan guardians.
Seeing that the blame was being directed at them, the two brothers quickly stepped forward and bowed to admit their guilt.
"We beg the Saint Emperor to punish us when we die!"
Without offering any explanation, he knelt down and directly begged for forgiveness.
Everyone in the Lei Clan knew that the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor never liked to make excuses.
If you confess voluntarily, you might receive a lighter sentence.
But if you shirk responsibility, the punishment that befalls you will likely be ten times more severe.
"Since you acknowledge your guilt, then from this day forward, you two will spend a thousand years facing the wall at the Heavenly Thunder Pool."
With a wave of his hand, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor unleashed a surge of lightning that lifted the two brothers, sending them directly away from the Thunder God Domain.
Don't underestimate the power of facing the wall for a thousand years in the Heavenly Thunder Pool.
There, lightning strikes of varying degrees every day.
Even among the powerful members of the Lei Clan, few could survive for more than ten years.
If one were to face the wall in the Heavenly Thunder Pool for a thousand years, it would be almost the same as being sentenced to death.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor did not execute the two directly, but left them with a sliver of hope.
Perhaps it was because the two of them voluntarily confessed their crimes!
Of course, all of this was just for show, for the Ascenders and Lin Heng.
Originally, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor wanted to express his anger in order to gain an advantage in the subsequent conversation.
However, Lin Heng didn't buy it at all.
"Now that the Saint Emperor's family affairs are settled, shouldn't we talk about what happened in the dimensional portal?"
Lin Heng's sharp gaze fell upon the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor.
This move earned the secret approval of the powerful figures on the Ascenders side.
No wonder this kid has managed to make the Eight Great Imperial Clans suffer repeated defeats.
This courage and boldness are truly remarkable.
"You mere Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage cultivator have no right to speak here."
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor gave a disdainful snort.
Logically speaking, Lin Heng indeed did not have the authority to directly confront the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor.
Although he has considerable potential, that's just potential. He hasn't even reached the Heavenly Firmament Realm yet. Right now, Lin Heng still seems somewhat weak in the face of top-tier combat power in the Nine Heavens.
However, Lin Heng did not retreat. Instead, he sneered at the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor.
"Oh!"
"How ridiculous!"
" Non-Self intimidated the powerful members of the Hunt Clan and scared them away this time..."
"Otherwise, do you think you can still spout such nonsense and act like some kind of Saint Emperor?"
Lin Heng's angry retort naturally displeased the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor, whose eyes flashed with a chilling killing intent.
Ao Zhantian sensed something was wrong, stepped forward, and then laughed, " Lin Heng's words are indeed somewhat rude, but not without reason. If it weren't for his quick thinking in sowing discord between Dawo Baba and Kudang Cang Lei, the outside would probably be full of the Hunt Clan members by now, and Nine Heavens would surely suffer a calamity."
Upon hearing this, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor wanted to retort.
My own father is in charge of the interdimensional portal.
Once Lin Heng is killed, Yan He will immediately lead the powerful figures from the Eight Great Imperial Clans stationed in the dimensional portal to the destination.
In addition, his father secretly helped him.
How could the Hunt Clan have the opportunity to stir up trouble?
But I dare not say it!
Lin Heng came to the Lei Clan to demand an explanation, and if he says this again, the Ascenders will probably have no choice but to fight today.
"Ridiculous! Does he think my safety in the Nine Heavens depends entirely on a mere Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage like him?"
Even though he couldn't express what he was thinking, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor still brought up Lin Heng's cultivation level.
"Our Eight Great Imperial Clans and numerous Ascenders experts are stationed in the dimensional portal. The Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage is merely the lowest grade, yet you claim that the crisis was resolved thanks to Lin Heng. Isn't that laughable?"
As soon as the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor uttered these words, many members of the Lei Clan immediately joined in the mockery.
"Could it be that we have no one left in the Nine Heavens? We actually have to rely on the Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage to turn the tide?"
"I think this is just Lin Heng's excuse. Everyone can understand why a young person wants to claim credit for something."
"Haha! If you want a reward, Lin Heng, you might as well just say so. My Lei Clan isn't short of a few measly coins."
His sarcastic remarks caused the Eight Great Imperial Clans to burst into laughter.
Even Ao Zhantian found these words hard to bear.
Before Ao Zhantian could speak up to seek justice for Lin Heng, Lin Heng spoke first, saying, "I am of low strength and naturally dare not be arrogant, but when the Hunt Clan appeared, I still guarded the dimensional passage. Unlike the Eight Great Imperial Clans, who claim to be the guardians of the Nine Heavens, yet refuse to show themselves when danger arises."
Sikong Hong also stepped forward at this moment. "May I ask everyone, how far is the location of the Eight Great Imperial Clans from the dimensional portal?"
The Eight Great Imperial Clans fell silent upon hearing this.
When Lin Heng and Sikong Hong recounted what happened in the dimensional portal, they naturally mentioned that Yan He and the others had not appeared for a long time and only showed up after the battle ended.
Now that Sikong Hong has asked this question, who can't tell that he wants to find something to use against Yan He and the others?
However, the silence of the Eight Great Imperial Clans did not deter the Ascenders from their actions.
Ancestral Dragon Ao Xu said indifferently, " The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor and the Fire Separation Saint Emperor have been engaged in the interdimensional portal battle for a full cup of tea's time. That's enough time for Yan He and the others to make dozens of round trips. Yet they only appeared last. We should probably get an explanation for this, shouldn't we?"
As soon as Ao Xu speaking, Ao Zhantian followed up coldly, saying, "Although we have our grudges, when it comes to matters of principle, if Yan He intends to use the Hunt Clan to eliminate our people, then today's matter is probably not simply about targeting the Hunt Clan."
Ao Zhantian's words were extremely heavy, directly stating his stance.
If you can't figure it out, just fight!
If your Eight Great Imperial Clans intend to use the Hunt Clan to eliminate us...
Then we will not be able to trust you in the upcoming Battle to Seize Heaven.
Rather than waiting to be stabbed in the back by you Eight Great Imperial Clans, let's have a fight first, so you won't treat us Ascenders like pushovers.
The once amicable Ao Zhantian has now launched a strong attack, something the Eight Great Imperial Clans never expected.
Even the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor was shocked by Ao Zhantian's toughness...