Ao Zhantian's dominance forced the Eight Great Imperial Clans to submit.
Finally, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor compromised, first sending several powerful figures from the Eight Great Imperial Clans to the dimensional portal to replace Yan He and the others, and then having Yan He and the powerful figures stationed in the dimensional portal come to the Thunder God Domain to inquire in person.
After making this arrangement, both sides dispersed.
Meanwhile, Ao Zhantian was observing from the shadows. He noticed that among the Eight Great Imperial Clans who turned and retreated, Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor and Fire Separation Saint Emperor exchanged a glance, and then Fire Separation Saint Emperor took out a communication spirit pearl.
The act of sending the message was completed in an instant; even if Ao Zhantian had been watching closely, he might not have been able to catch it.
Upon seeing this, Ao Zhantian's cheeks bulged, and a chill ran through his eyes.
Ao Zhantian could already guess that the Eight Great Imperial Clans were behind this incident.
Otherwise, the seal on the dimensional portal would remain strong, and the Hunt Clan could at most send a few minor figures to barely cross it.
How could it be possible for the Heavenly Firmament Realm expert to show up?
It's easy to guess that the message from Fire Separation Saint Emperor just now was meant for Yan He.
It seems that in this incident, the Eight Great Imperial Clans are preparing to push Yan He out as a scapegoat in order to quell the anger of the Ascenders.
Half an hour later, Yan He led the powerful members of the Eight Great Imperial Clans stationed in the dimensional passage to the Thunder God Domain.
The appearance of Yan He and others brought together the powerful figures from both sides who were originally scattered in the Thunder God Domain.
" Yan He, Sikong Hong and Lin Heng just arrived here and told us that there was an anomaly in the dimensional portal, but you haven't shown up yet. What's going on?"
As soon as Yan He arrived, the Fire Separation Saint Emperor immediately asked.
" Your Saint Emperor, regarding this matter..."
Yan He had just opened her mouth when she lowered her head again after saying a few words, as if she was struggling violently.
Cherishing one's life is human nature.
Moreover, Yan He only recently broke through to the Heavenly Firmament Realm!
He also had high hopes for the future, and dreamed of continuing his cultivation and reaching the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.
But he knew that as long as he took all the blame for this, he could succeed.
He may never see the sun rise tomorrow.
Faced with Yan He's stammering, the other Eight Great Imperial Clans behind him, who were unaware of what was going on, were furious.
However, due to the presence of powerful figures from the Ascenders side, they couldn't interrupt and could only hold back for the time being.
Seeing that these people had something to say, Lin Heng naturally had to give them a chance, right?
"If you're afraid of death, just say so. At this level of cultivation, wanting to keep your life and continue to fight against fate isn't something to be ashamed of."
"Haha! Brother Lin Heng, you're giving some people far too much credit! How can those who are merely clinging to life be worthy of defying fate?"
As Lin Heng and Sikong Hong continued their coordinated attack, Yan He could still tolerate it, since he knew the truth of the matter.
However, the powerful members of the Eight Great Imperial Clans standing behind Yan He could no longer tolerate this.
"Hmph! Lin Heng, when we were fighting a bloody battle with the Hunt Clan, you were probably nowhere to be found. How dare you accuse us of being cowardly and afraid of death?"
"Upon hearing the commotion in the dimensional portal, we immediately wanted to rush over. If Yan He hadn't kept delaying us, we wouldn't have taken so long to arrive."
" Yan He, if it weren't for you, would we be being humiliated by Lin Heng here?"
"That's right, the glory of our Eight Great Imperial Clans, who guarded the Nine Heavens, has now been completely disgraced by you."
With each word spoken, Yan He was suddenly thrust into the eye of the storm.
" Yan He, confess immediately! Why are you doing this?"
Fire Separation Saint Emperor gritted his teeth and shouted sharply.
The harmonies, carrying the weight of a soul attack, sent a shiver down Yan He's spine. He instantly lost all his energy, and his face turned deathly pale.
Knowing there was no way to avoid it, Yan He smiled sadly, lowered her head and closed her eyes, a helpless tear unconsciously rolling down her cheek.
Taking a deep breath, Yan He opened her eyes and said, "That's right. This time, I deliberately delayed going to provide support, which is why we only arrived after the battle was over."
" Yan He, why are you like this?"
"Don't you know how much of a crisis the Hunt Clan would pose to the Nine Heavens if they were to break through the dimensional portal's defenses?"
The Fire Separation Saint Emperor gave Lin Heng and the Ascenders no more chance to interrupt, pressing them relentlessly with his questions.
Upon seeing this, Yan He's eyes twitched.
He never imagined that one day the one who would drive him to his doom would be his own Fire Clan's ancestor.
Faced with the honor and disgrace of his own lineage, Yan He knew he could not shirk his responsibility.
Having sacrificed himself, the ancestor would naturally take care of his lineage.
But if you make excuses!
I fear that my lineage will never have a chance to rise again within the Fire Clan.
" Lin Heng has repeatedly slaughtered my Fire Clan members; I hate him to the core."
"Although there was a battle during this dimensional portal, it wasn't a big deal, which is why I thought I might be able to use the Hunt Clan to eliminate Lin Heng."
"So I deliberately slowed down the others and moved forward slowly."
"This matter was entirely caused by me alone, and has nothing to do with anyone else. I, Yan He, am willing to accept the punishment."
When Yan He took the blame upon herself, the Fire Separation Saint Emperor Huo Li immediately adopted an angry posture.
" Yan He, you're so foolish!"
"How can personal grudges be compared to the safety of the Nine Heavens?"
"How could my Fire Clan produce such a reckless fool like you?"
"Since you have confessed, I will grant you death."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Fire Separation Saint Emperor Huang rushed in front of Yan He and struck Yan He on the head with a palm.
Above the head of the Fire Separation Saint Emperor, a fiery orb suddenly appeared. As it vibrated and swayed, a continuous stream of destructive fire flowed from the Fire Separation Saint Emperor's palm, striking Yan He.
Fire Source Spirit Pearl!
This is the origin of the Origin of Fire in this universe.
The Origin of Fire released by the Fire Source Spirit Pearl was incinerated instantly, even by powerful beings in the Heavenly Firmament.
" Fire Separation Saint Emperor is truly ruthless; he even used the Fire Source Spirit Pearl against his own people!"
Ancestral Dragon Ao Xu, his tone filled with disdain.
None of the Ascenders believed Yan He's words.
Without the instigation of the Fire Separation Saint Emperor Yan He Li, would Yan He, a mere Heavenly Firmament King Realm, have dared to be so audacious?
In the end, you killed him with a single blow.
Faced with Ancestral Dragon Ao Xu's sarcasm, Fire Separation Saint Emperor glared angrily. "My Fire Clan is known for its clear system of rewards and punishments. Yan He has done wrong, and my Fire Clan will never tolerate it."
He's a person of status; his words are always frank and straightforward.
They always spout lofty ideals, making you feel embarrassed to refute them even when you know they're wrong.
At this moment, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor also stepped forward. "Since this matter has been investigated and found to be Yan He's personal act, and Yan He has now been brought to justice, let this matter rest."
Ao Zhantian snorted lightly, " The Fire Clan's clear system of rewards and punishments should be a model for us to learn from."
Ao Zhantian spoke, he silently walked to Lin Heng's side and turned his gaze back to the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
"However, I hope the same thing won't happen again."