Ao Zhantian, Qin Hongmian, and others failed to brainwash Lin Heng.
For Lin Heng, if there were no more dangers on the path of cultivation, what would be the point of his struggle against fate?
Not every cultivator who attains immortality desires only ordinary cultivation.
For Lin Heng, only thrilling adventures could fuel his continued cultivation.
For the next few days, Lin Heng stayed in the Firmament Hall.
Aside from dealing with the brainwashing attempts of Ao Zhantian and others every day, Lin Heng was far from idle.
"Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in at the Firmament Hall Treasure Pavilion and receiving a system reward of a one-billion-year-old spiritual herb."
"Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in at the main hall of the Firmament Hall Palace. You have received the First-Class Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasure Fallen Star Hammer, as a system reward."
"Congratulations, host, on successfully checking in at the side hall of the Firmament Hall Sky Palace and receiving the system reward: the Second-Class Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasure, the Nether Absolute Battle Armor."
Signing in became Lin Heng's only source of enjoyment while staying in the Firmament Hall.
In just a few days, Lin Heng's achievements were astonishing even to himself.
They obtained three spiritual herbs that were a billion years old.
More than twenty of these rare herbs, some over a hundred million years old, were acquired.
As for the First-Class Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasure, two were also obtained.
Lin Heng could easily afford to use even second- or Third-Class Primordial Chaos Spirit Treasure to set up a street stall.
This made Lin Heng sigh.
If I had known that signing in at a top-tier sect in the First Heaven would be so great, I would have come much sooner.
After several days of signing in, Lin Heng had practically squeezed all the wool from the Firmament Hall.
When Lin Heng could only obtain rare, multi-million-year-old spiritual herbs and Ninth-Grade Heavenly Venerable Origin Treasure through daily check-ins, he lost interest in staying in the Firmament Hall.
Even the best deals are gone, so what's the point of keeping it?
On this day, Lin Heng signed in outside the main hall of the Firmament Hall and only received an Eighth-Grade Heavenly Venerable Spirit Treasure.
This led him to decide to leave the Firmament Hall and return to the Eighth Heaven.
Upon entering the main hall, Ao Zhantian sat on the main seat, his chin resting on his hand, looking troubled, as if deep in thought about something.
Seeing the other person's worried expression, Lin Heng was somewhat puzzled.
This was the first time he had ever seen Ao Zhantian with such an expression since he met him.
Given that Ao Zhantian's combat power was considered top-tier in the Nine Heavens, Lin Heng was curious about what could have made him so agitated and his expression so unpleasant.
" Hall Master Ao, has something happened?"
After entering the main hall, Lin Heng asked in confusion.
Ao Zhantian snapped out of his reverie, looked at Lin Heng, and said helplessly, "An ancient ruin was discovered in the Seventh Heaven. After investigation, it was found that it is very likely the cave dwelling left by a powerful being who transcends the Nine Heavens."
Lin Heng was stunned for a moment.
Isn't this a good thing?
Lin Heng was puzzled. If they could find the cave of a powerful being who was above the Nine Heavens and explore it, the things inside might even tempt powerful beings like Ao Zhantian.
Ao Zhantian gave a wry smile, "But the Eight Great Imperial Clans have also discovered the existence of this ancient ruin."
Upon hearing this, Lin Heng realized what was happening.
The ruins of a powerful being who transcends the Nine Heavens are enough to drive Ascenders and the Eight Great Imperial Clans mad.
This means that if both sides' forces were to enter the fray, a life-or-death battle would not be impossible.
After all, for powerful beings in the Nine Heavens who possess infinite life, only the opportunity to become stronger can drive them to madness.
Lin Heng had also guessed Ao Zhantian's concerns.
The dimensional portal is currently unstable. If the Ascenders and the Eight Great Imperial Clans were to engage in a life-or-death battle at this time, it would be tantamount to weakening the strength of the Nine Heavens.
If the Hunt Clan were to invade Nine Heavens at this time, it would be an absolutely devastating disaster for Nine Heavens.
"Why!"
After explaining the situation, Ao Zhantian sighed helplessly, " The Eight Great Imperial Clans are now preparing to go to the Seventh Heaven. This time, they have dispatched a total of twelve experts at the Saint Emperor level."
Incidentally, the Saint Emperor's strength can be considered the benchmark for the ceiling of combat power in the Nine Heavens.
The fact that twelve Saint Emperor- level powerhouses were dispatched at once clearly shows that the Eight Great Imperial Clans are determined to obtain this ancient ruin.
"So what are our plans, Ascenders Ones?"
Lin Heng asked curiously.
" Asura Island plans to send two island lords, and the Ten Thousand Beasts Pavilion also has two lords preparing to depart. The Heavenly Fall Pavilion also seems to be planning to send two lords. Although Sister Hongmian does not plan to go this time, the Mortal World Inn has sent four of its managers."
Ao Zhantian did not hide anything and explained the current situation to Lin Heng in its entirety.
As for the Firmament Hall, which is Ao Zhantian, it is probably also troubled about whether to send out its forces, and how many powerful individuals to send.
Seeing Ao Zhantian's almost frantic expression, Lin Heng smiled and said, "Actually, this isn't difficult."
One sentence immediately drew Ao Zhantian's attention.
Do you have a solution?
"Ao Zhantian asked with an excited expression."
"Hehe!"
Lin Heng chuckled and shared his thoughts, "It's unrealistic to expect either side to give up the ancient ruins."
"What you're worried about is that this ancient ruins expedition will reduce the number of Nine Heavens experts, which will affect the upcoming battle with the Hunt Clan."
"But neither we, the Ascenders, nor the Eight Great Imperial Clans families, can afford to be indifferent to the Hunt Clan."
The reason both sides are now at loggerheads, sending their top experts, is simply because they fear that if the other side obtains the treasure, they will suppress them.
Lin Heng paused at this point.
Ao Zhantian agreed with Lin Heng's analysis and nodded.
Seeing this, Lin Heng continued, "Actually, resolving this matter isn't difficult. Since neither side is willing to back down, entering the ancient ruins together is inevitable. In that case, why don't we suppress the cultivation levels of the experts entering the ancient ruins?"
Lin Heng succinctly revealed the key to this ancient relic.
Since we're going to go in anyway, let's all go in.
But top-tier experts shouldn't go; it would be a pity for the Nine Heavens if they died.
It would be better for both sides to discuss and send an equal number of subordinates.
Although battles, even life-or-death struggles, are still unavoidable, it's better for a low-level cultivator to die than for a powerful one, isn't it?
While Lin Heng's suggestion was certainly somewhat unkind, it was indeed the best solution to the problem.
Sending subordinates into ancient ruins—what benefits do they gain in the end? It all goes to the big shots. If the subordinates can get a share, it's considered the big shots' benevolence.
The death of Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos or something similar wouldn't be a serious blow to either side.
In this way, we get the benefits while minimizing the damage to Nine Heavens. Why not?
After hearing Lin Heng's suggestion, Ao Zhantian immediately took out the communication spirit pearl.
Without a doubt, Ao Zhantian began discussing matters with the bigwigs of the other four Ascenders forces.