Inside the Lei Clan's main hall!
All Eight Great Saint Emperors fell into silence.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor sat in the head seat, his brows furrowed.
He hadn't anticipated things would develop to this point.
But since it has already happened, there has to be a resolution.
Given the current situation, it's impossible to take action against the Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan and the Water Race Saint Emperor.
But if we really let them continue to associate with the Battle Heaven Pavilion...
No one knows what will happen in the future.
What if one day the Water Race and the Wood Clan suddenly declare their allegiance to the Battle Heaven Pavilion?
Leaving aside the fact that the Eight Great Imperial Clans have become a laughing stock.
With the loss of the Water Race and the Wood Clan, the Eight Great Imperial Clans will also be greatly weakened.
With this shift in power, the strength of Ascenders can instantly surpass that of the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
That was something the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor absolutely did not want to see.
After a period of silence lasting about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor then broke the silence in the hall and spoke.
" Water Race Saint Emperor, Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan, I would like to ask you a few questions, and I hope you can answer them truthfully."
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor's tone was extremely calm.
But it was precisely this ordinariness that made the two Saint Emperor somewhat uneasy.
Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin exchanged a glance, unsure whether they should agree.
Just then, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor spoke again.
"What I want to ask you is also what my father told me to ask."
"You just need to answer truthfully."
I can accept any answer.
"I just don't want you two to deceive me, to deceive my father."
Upon hearing this, Miao Shanrou and Lin Miaoyin felt a jolt in their hearts.
The fear of that person is etched deep in my soul.
The two women nodded in agreement.
Upon seeing this, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor also spoke up directly.
"Was your real purpose in going to the Battle Heaven Pavilion to express your gratitude?"
You don't need to answer verbally; just shake your head or nod.
The two women instinctively nodded.
But after raising his eyes, he met the deep gaze of the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor.
The two women chose to follow their true feelings and shook their heads.
Huo Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others' expressions changed drastically.
This undoubtedly means that both Saint Emperor have become interested in Lin Heng.
This is outrageous!
One day, the Water Race Saint Emperor and the Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan will truly be with Lin Heng.
Wouldn't the Water Race and the Wood Clan become Lin Heng's strong support?
The Fire Separation Saint Emperor was the first to speak up.
" Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor, I think we don't need to continue..."
But before Fire Separation Saint Emperor could finish speaking, Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor cast a cold glance at him, causing Fire Separation Saint Emperor to abruptly stop speaking.
" Fire Separation Saint Emperor, as I just said, this is a question on behalf of my father."
"If you have any questions, you can discuss them with my father privately afterward."
These two short sentences Fire Separation Saint Emperor his face pale.
Did he have a private conversation with the Lei Clan Ancestor?
Wouldn't that confirm that you've already questioned the other person's actions?
Fire Separation Saint Emperor hurriedly cupped his hands and said.
"I wouldn't dare!"
After receiving his response, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor nodded and continued to ask the two women:
"Since you did this without any hesitation, you must have guessed what would happen, right?"
Upon hearing this, the two women lowered their heads, remained silent for a few seconds, and then nodded with pursed lips.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor showed no emotional fluctuation, and simply continued to ask:
"You guessed the outcome, yet you still chose to return, which proves that you still value the Eight Great Imperial Clans."
"Then let me ask you this: if war breaks out Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Ascenders in the future, what will you choose?"
As soon as the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor finished speaking, the two women simultaneously raised their heads and gave their answers without hesitation.
"We will fight to the death for the Eight Great Imperial Clans."
The two women's words did not arouse any suspicion from the other Saint Emperor.
After all, this is a mission that the Eight Great Saint Emperors have upheld for countless years.
This mission was etched into their very souls like a brand.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor remained expressionless.
He asked again:
"What if the Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Battle Heaven Pavilion were to engage in a deadly battle?"
"What should you choose?"
Unlike their previous decisiveness, the two women hesitated this time.
On one hand, there's their own mission.
On one hand, there's the person you love.
How can a decision be made in such a short time?
Or perhaps!
If things hadn't actually gotten to that point...
Perhaps even they themselves cannot give a true answer.
Unexpectedly, the two women did not give a reply, but the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor smiled and nodded.
"Alright, you can go back now!"
My father asked me to pass on a message to you.
"As long as you two remember who you are."
"Then whatever they do, we will not interfere."
Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor's words greatly surprised Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others.
Is that all?
Does the Lei Clan Ancestor not intend to punish them?
However, no one dared to ask this question out loud.
Thank you!
Miao Shanrou thanked Lin Miaoyin and then turned to leave.
After seeing the two women walk out of the main hall, the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor turned his attention to the other Saint Emperor.
"Everyone, you may be wondering why my father didn't make things difficult for them."
My father also had a few words for me to pass on to you regarding this matter.
Upon hearing who had asked them to relay the message, Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others stood up in unison, preparing to listen with reverence.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor also adopted a solemn expression and said indifferently:
"Kill Lin Heng if you can; otherwise, let him go."
"This child's future will definitely not be limited to the Nine Heavens."
"Even if Lin Heng leaves the Nine Heavens one day, the Eight Great Imperial Clans will still be the Eight Great Imperial Clans."
"But before that, the Eight Great Imperial Clans must not fall apart."
After the Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor finished speaking, the Lei Clan Ancestor also finished relaying the message he had asked the other Saint Emperor to convey.
Now Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others understood.
It turns out that person had already foreseen Lin Heng's future.
A person who will eventually break through the Nine Heavens limit.
Why fight him to the bitter end?
If it was because of Lin Heng that the Eight Great Imperial Clans broke apart.
Even after Lin Heng leaves Nine Heavens.
However, the Eight Great Imperial Clans could no longer join forces to fight against the Ascenders.
Of course, there is a prerequisite before that.
That meant it was truly confirmed that they couldn't kill Lin Heng.
After all, the first message the Lei Clan Ancestor had relayed was, 'Kill Lin Heng if you can; if you can't, then let him go.'
Even if you can kill him, you can still take action against him.
They only choose to endure when they cannot defeat them decisively.
Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others also bowed in response.
"I will heed your teachings!"
With the teachings of the Lei Clan Ancestor, they also learned their future goals.
As for the Water Race Saint Emperor and the Saint Emperor of the Wood Clan, simply let them be.
Lin Heng might be able to leave Nine Heavens.
However, neither of them could break through the restriction.
We just need to wait for Lin Heng to leave.
The Water Race and the Wood Clan remain powerful forces among the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
The matter ended in a reasonably acceptable manner.
Fire Separation Saint Emperor and the others also departed one after another.
The Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor rushed to the Lei Clan's holy land immediately.