After Yan Xishan recounted in detail what happened inside the ancient ruins,
Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others immediately understood the source of Lin Heng's power.
Based on their guesses.
Lin Heng is most likely a powerful individual possessing a fourth-level Primordial Chaos World.
However, this speculation is not good news for them.
This also means allowing Lin Heng to continue to grow.
Perhaps one more being surpassing the Nine Heavens will emerge among the Ascenders.
If it really turns out like that...
The Ascenders's future status in the Nine Heavens will inevitably surpass that of the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Even the Eight Great Imperial Clans, who had previously remained neutral towards Lin Heng, began to feel uneasy.
According to their previous ideas.
Lin Heng is at best a second Ao Zhantian.
But how much of a storm can one more fierce Ao Zhantian stir up?
The Eight Great Imperial Clans remain the same Eight Great Imperial Clans.
But what if Lin Heng has the potential to become an existence surpassing the Nine Heavens?
That would mean something different.
Once two beings exceeding the Nine Heavens appear among the Ascenders.
This will inevitably shake the status of the Eight Great Imperial Clans in the Nine Heavens.
At that time, even our current interests will likely suffer significant losses.
Such a situation is absolutely not something any Saint Emperor would want to see.
"Everyone!"
In the silent hall, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor suddenly spoke.
"Everyone has now witnessed Lin Heng's terrifying potential."
"If we continue to let him grow up like this..."
"Once Lin Heng becomes the second being to surpass the Nine Heavens..."
"At that time, our Eight Great Imperial Clans will no longer be able to hold their heads high in front of the Ascenders."
"Even our current territory will gradually be taken over by the Ascenders."
Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor's few words had already aroused the other Saint Emperor ' murderous intent towards Lin Heng.
"This child must be eliminated."
"Our Eight Great Imperial Clans are of one blood, Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor, just do as you see fit."
"That's right, we'll listen to you. Just tell us what to do."
This time, the other Saint Emperor immediately cast their votes in favor.
Upon hearing this, Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor and Fire Separation Saint Emperor couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
If you had known this would happen, what were you doing back then?
If you hadn't always chosen to protect yourselves...
Otherwise, how could Lin Heng have grown to where he is today?
These are thoughts I can only keep to myself.
Now that the other Saint Emperor are willing to form a united front to deal with Lin Heng.
Then things will naturally be much easier to handle.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor had already formulated a plan for this.
"With Lin Heng's current strength, he is already capable of entering the Third Heaven."
"In my opinion, it would be better to offer him substantial rewards and lure him and Battle Heaven Pavilion to live in the Third Heaven."
"Then we'll find a way to eliminate Lin Heng and his Battle Heaven Pavilion in one fell swoop, cutting them off completely."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood.
Lin Heng possessed the strength to step into the Third Heaven.
But his Battle Heaven Pavilion is still too inexperienced.
They might still be able to maintain their dominance in places like the Seventh Heaven and the Sixth Heaven.
Once you enter the Third Heaven, you will inevitably become the weakest being.
Let's not even talk about whether Lin Heng and his Battle Heaven Pavilion can survive in the Third Heaven in the future.
Even when one enters the Third Heaven, one needs to demonstrate their strength to prove their status.
They can't even get past this one hurdle.
At this moment, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor continued.
"As long as Lin Heng agrees to enter the Third Heaven."
"At that point, we'll do something about the battle for foothold."
"Since the Heavenly Firmament Realm can't do anything to Lin Heng..."
"Then we'll place Sovereign Realm expert inside."
At this Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor, someone raised a question.
"But doing so might provoke a backlash from the Ascenders."
"Is there any other way to make Lin Heng disappear without anyone noticing?"
Many Saint Emperor nodded in agreement with this statement.
Ultimately, they were unwilling to engage in a full-scale war with the Ascenders.
The Ascenders of today are, on the surface, no weaker than them.
No one even knows how many trump cards they've secretly hidden.
If war were to break out, the Eight Great Imperial Clans might not be certain of victory.
The most likely outcome is that countless powerful figures from both sides will perish.
For a considerable period afterward, both sides needed to recuperate and rebuild.
However, this is where the most crucial problem lies.
The descendants of the Eight Great Imperial Clans certainly have a certain advantage in innate cultivation.
They can reach the Heavenly Venerable or even the Primordial Chaos faster than Ascenders cultivators.
However, later on, it was the Ascenders who gained momentum, and the descendants of the Eight Great Imperial Clans slowed down significantly when cultivating at higher levels.
In addition, the number of Ascenders is simply too large.
The countless lives in the lower realms represent the future potential of those Ascenders.
If we were to fight the Ascenders in a major battle and both sides were severely injured...
This is definitely not a good thing for the future growth of the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Because of these concerns, many Saint Emperor did not agree to a full-scale war.
But this time, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor revealed some astonishing news.
"If we continue to let the Ascenders recuperate, their number of powerful individuals will only increase compared to ours."
"This was also my father's idea."
"At that time, if we really have to go to war with the Ascenders..."
"Not only us, but even my father and the Ascenders will secretly interfere."
"My father has made thorough preparations for this matter."
"He's confident he can eliminate the Ascenders's backer."
When the explosive news about the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor came out...
The other Saint Emperor in the hall all showed expressions of shock.
This great battle will even involve those two beings who transcend the Nine Heavens?
If the Lei Clan's progenitor was truly confident in eliminating the powerful backers behind the Ascenders.
What's there to be afraid of?
From now on, the Lei Clan's progenitor will be backing them up, while the Ascenders will lose their support.
So what if they have great potential?
All those promising seeds must be nipped in the bud.
The Nine Heavens still belong to their Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Of course, there is another reason why they are willing to go to war.
From the time the Nine Heavens existed until now.
The eight Saint Emperor who are in charge of the eight fundamental sources.
Even after experiencing countless major battles.
Yet, not a single person ever perished in the past.
In their view...
The Eight Great Saint Emperors exist to stabilize the eight fundamental elements of the universe.
None of the Eight Great Imperial Clans had ever fallen.
They still won't.
Even if war breaks out, only some members of the tribe will die.
However, it will not endanger one's life or status.
We'll see!
After this battle.
The Nine Heavens are also about to undergo a major reshuffle.
As long as the Ascenders are suppressed in one fell swoop.
Then the status of their Eight Great Saint Emperors will rise again.
If that's the case, then why disagree?
"I agree with the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor's proposal."
"If we're going to do it, we have to go all the way."
"We must not give the Ascenders a chance to catch their breath or even turn the tide."
The Fire Separation Saint Emperor was the first to echo this sentiment.
With him leading the way, the other Saint Emperor looked at each other in disapproval.
After some hesitation, the remaining six Saint Emperor all nodded in agreement.
Upon seeing that his plan had been approved, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor immediately smiled.
Since no one has any objections.
"Then it's settled."
"Wait until Lin Heng leaves Ao Zhantian's protection."
"We immediately extended an invitation to the Battle Heaven Pavilion to reside in the Third Heaven."
"Then it was carried out according to plan."