The next day.
Under Luo Hao's guidance, Xiao Yan and his group finally arrived safely at the Heavenly Cloud Manor.
Despite the dangers along the way, they all came out unharmed, especially Xiao Yan's successful breakthrough to the Two-Star Origin Emperor, which was a cause for great joy.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Cloud Manor, the scene before Xiao Yan was quite different from what he had imagined. The so-called Heavenly Cloud Manor was not actually a large estate, but a magnificent ancient city with unique architecture. This entire city was the location of the Heavenly Cloud Manor.
The Old Gu city walls stretching to the horizon, the peculiar stone towers soaring into the clouds, and the mysterious runes scattered everywhere—all these things illustrate the mystery of this city to Xiao Yan and his companions. And this is only what they see from outside the city.
This city has no specific gates; one can only enter through an array. Otherwise, one will be blocked by the array covering the city. Fortunately, with Luo Hao leading the way, this group was spared a lot of trouble.
Upon entering the city, the various buildings of different heights and shapes broadened their horizons. Compared to other places, Heavenly Cloud Manor was more like an independent world. Everywhere they looked was a bright gold, and even the clothes worn by most people were gold.
Golden bellies stood like banners throughout the city, and golden, shimmering light would occasionally converge in the streets and alleys, transforming into mysterious arrays.
"This really is a world of formations!"
Looking at the array formations floating everywhere, Xiao Yan and the others couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise. Array masters, who were rarely seen in the outside world, were everywhere in the Heavenly Cloud Manor. Compared to other places, this place was more like a paradise for array masters.
"Hehe, my Heavenly Cloud Manor started out with array formations, and has passed down array formations for generations. Most of my clansmen are array masters, so we have some reputation in the Central Region. It's just a pity that we are far inferior to the Pill Tower."
Luo Hao chuckled softly, his words tinged with a touch of melancholy. Both alchemists and formation masters create wonders using the Spiritual Strength, yet alchemists are respected and admired by the entire continent, while formation masters are far less famous.
Xiao Yan could only sigh helplessly at this. Zhang Li had also expressed his feelings about this back in Donghua City, but reality was such that there was nothing they could do. They could only hope that in the future, the art of formations could also gain a place on this vast continent.
Led by Luo Hao, the group arrived at the deepest part of the city, where a magnificent manor had indeed been built. They then met several high-ranking members of Yun Shan, including a middle-aged man, two elderly men, and Luo Ao.
Upon seeing Luo Ao again, Xiao Yan immediately revealed a respectful smile. Having just arrived in the Central Region, he was relieved to see an acquaintance. The tension he had been feeling throughout the journey finally eased. Luo Ao had done him a great deal of kindness, so seeing him again naturally brought him a few words of flattery.
"Huh, Origin Emperor? How come your cultivation level has actually increased from the Origin Return Realm to Origin Emperor in just three years?!"
Upon sensing the dense aura emanating from Xiao Yan's body, Luo Ao's old face couldn't help but show surprise. More than three years ago, when Luo Jin returned to the clan, he had already told him about Xiao Yan. At that time, he was already surprised when he learned that Xiao Yan's cultivation had actually reached the Origin Return Realm. But what surprised him even more now was that Xiao Yan's cultivation had actually advanced to the Origin Emperor level!
Beside him, the other old man and the middle-aged man also showed expressions of horror after hearing Luo Ao's words. In just over three years, he had jumped from the Origin Return Realm to the Origin Emperor Great Realm. Such a speed of cultivation was simply too terrifying!
Even Luo Hao, who had been traveling with Xiao Yan and the others that day, changed his expression upon hearing these words. Luo Ao's words were truly shocking.
In response, Xiao Yan could only smile awkwardly, bowed respectfully to Luo Ao, and said in a respectful voice:
"I only managed to break through by chance and the advantage of certain techniques."
Hearing this, the emotions of the people present calmed down a bit. If it was due to opportunity and cultivation techniques, that would be fine. But if it was really due to talent that they cultivated to this level, leaping from the Origin Return Realm to the Origin Emperor level in just over three years, that would be too terrifying.
"Hehe, whether it's talent or opportunity, now that young friend Xiao Yan has become a Origin Emperor expert, this is naturally what you deserve."
Immediately, the middle-aged man among them stepped forward and smiled warmly at Xiao Yan.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan quickly bowed and replied:
"May I ask who you are, senior?"
"Hehe, I was so busy talking that I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Luo Cheng, the owner of the Heavenly Cloud Manor and Luo Jin's father. This is Luo Xiong, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Cloud Manor. I don't think I need to introduce Luo Hao; I suppose you've all gotten to know each other along the way."
Luo Cheng chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the group. When Xiao Yan heard his words, his expression shifted. He had already guessed Luo Cheng's identity; a middle-aged man standing with these people, his identity was easy to guess. As for Luo Xiong, Xiao Yan had learned some things about the Heavenly Cloud Manor from Luo Hao along the way, especially about the so-called Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan, which left a deep impression on him. Luo Xiong was the eldest of the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan, and also the most powerful in cultivation.
Unexpectedly, the leader of the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan would actually appear before him like this; it was truly surprising!
The Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan are said to have all reached the Yuan Zong level, and the difference in their cultivation levels is only one star. The eldest, Luo Xiong, is Eight-Star Yuan Zong, Luo Hao is a six-star Origin Master and ranks third, and Luo Ao ranks fifth and is Four-Star Yuan Zong. These people are the most powerful trump cards of the Heavenly Cloud Manor.
Although their cultivation levels are all below that of Yuan Zun, their mastery of formations is unparalleled across the entire continent. If they join forces, they can even fight against Yuan Zun expert. This is precisely why Luo Hao was able to face Xu Shuang's threatening words the other day without fear.
As these people chatted and laughed, a figure dressed in white swiftly appeared from the depths of the manor. His figure quickly swept over the tops of the buildings, and although somewhat rude, he arrived in front of the group in the blink of an eye. Judging from the figure, who else could it be but Luo Jin?