Above Heavenly Cloud Manor, at this moment, all the manor's high-ranking members were gathered. Leading them were Luo Cheng and Luo Xiong, followed by the seven Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan. The group's eyes were cautiously fixed on the middle-aged man standing in the void before them, their Origin Qi already activated, constantly on guard against the person before them.
Below in the city, Xiao Yan and Luo Jin watched the scene in the sky with solemn expressions. As their expressions changed, Xiao Yan was about to step into the sky, but Luo Jin quickly stopped him, shaking his head solemnly. Only then did Xiao Yan grit his teeth and stop. At the same time, the group of people in the sky finally reacted.
"Sect Leader Wu, I don't understand what you mean by this. If you want to enter my Heavenly Cloud Manor, you could at least give me a greeting, but breaking through my array barrier is just asking for trouble. What do you take Heavenly Cloud Manor for!"
Luo Cheng stared at Wu Du with a somber expression, his voice slightly gloomy.
Luo Cheng truly lived up to his reputation as the master of the manor. Even when facing a powerful figure like Wu Du, his dignity and confidence remained unwavering. Such composure is rare indeed on this continent!
"Hmph, enough nonsense. Hand over the people Luo Hao took away, or else not only will I not break your array, I'll wipe out your Heavenly Cloud Manor as well!"
As Wu Du uttered a cold shout, an arrogant aura swept out once more, transforming into an invisible wave that surged towards Luo Cheng and his group. Under the powerful fluctuations of this aura, even the invisible void trembled violently. Seeing this, the expressions on the faces of the group changed, while the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan simultaneously took a step forward. As their powerful auras erupted outwards, a layer of golden light enveloped their bodies, forming a massive barrier in front of them under their control, blocking the incoming powerful aura.
"Sect Leader Wu, you underestimate my Heavenly Cloud Manor. Although my Heavenly Cloud Manor does not have Yuan Zun expert in charge, it is not a place where you can run wild!"
The golden light converged, not only easily resisting Wu Du's imposing aura, but also carrying a powerful force that surged back towards Wu Du. Under this force, even with Wu Du's cultivation level, he couldn't help but change his expression.
He was naturally aware of the formidable reputation of the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan, but he hadn't expected these guys to attack without a word, showing an even more tyrannical side than he had.
"Gentlemen, I can concede on what happened earlier, but you must hand over those brats from the border of the continent. Not only did they hoard my Holy Maiden of the Tribulation Crossing Sect and refuse to return her, they even murdered Tang Long, the Third Elder of my Tribulation Crossing Sect. I must personally investigate this matter. If you hand them over today, I will compensate your Heavenly Cloud Manor for all your losses!"
As soon as Wu Du said this, an uproar immediately broke out in the city below. Many Heavenly Cloud Manor changed their expressions and found it hard to believe. Tang Long, as the third elder of the Tribulation Crossing Sect, was quite famous among the four major powers. They naturally knew him. He was a powerful expert at the Yuan Zong level. Who could possibly kill such an expert and even come to their Heavenly Cloud Manor?
Compared to the people in the city, Luo Cheng and his group, who were standing in the void, were undoubtedly more shocked. They never expected that Xiao Yan, with his Origin Emperor cultivation, would actually kill an elder of the Crossing Calamity Sect, and a four-star Origin Sect elder at that. Once this matter spreads, it will probably cause quite a stir not only for them, but also for the border regions of the Central Region.
After a moment, Luo Cheng and the others recovered from their shock. After hearing Wu Du's words, their confidence in Xiao Yan and his group deepened.
Imagine how astonishing Xiao Yan's achievements were with his cultivation level as the Origin Emperor. If he were to truly grow stronger in the future, how terrifying he would become. Looking back now, their choice was not wrong.
"I wonder who Sect Leader Wu is referring to. My Heavenly Cloud Manor has never welcomed outsiders, and no outsiders have entered our manor recently. If Sect Leader Wu is to conclude that the people of my manor have offended anyone based solely on your words, then this is truly a trumped-up charge."
Luo Cheng smiled coldly, but his words made Wu Du's face turn ugly instantly, and the Origin Qi in his body surged violently once again.
"What a fabricated charge! Luo Cheng, do you really think I fear your Heavenly Cloud Manor? We both know the truth of this matter. If you hand them over today, all will be well. But if you don't, you'll be making an enemy of my Tribulation Crossing Sect. Think it over!"
"Hehe, Sect Leader Wu, you're joking. Our relationship has always been like this. As for the person you want, my manor doesn't have him. What do you want from us?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Cheng smiled calmly. He had already anticipated this situation, so it wasn't surprising that Wu Du had brought it up himself. However, after hearing these words, Wu Du's already gloomy face turned even more ferocious, and as his inner energy surged, he said in an extremely low voice:
" Luo Cheng, do you want to start a war with my Tribulation Crossing Sect?!"
"Sect Leader Wu, whether or not to wage war is entirely up to you, but I can tell you this: if the Tribulation Crossing Sect wishes to wage war against my Heavenly Cloud Manor, then we shall accept the challenge!"
"You..."
As soon as Wu Du finished speaking, Luo Cheng's cold and domineering words made his face turn ashen, and his anger intensified. His whole body trembled slightly. After a long while, he finally laughed in extreme anger and said:
"Hahaha, good, good, very good indeed! Luo Cheng, since you are unwilling to hand over the person, then await the wrath of my Tribulation Crossing Sect! Killing my Tribulation Crossing Sect elder and taking my sect's holy maiden—this matter will not be so easily settled!"
A chilling laugh followed, and Wu Du turned around with an angry grin. At the same time, his gaze swept over Luo Cheng and the others, glanced at the vast city below, snorted angrily, and then with a wave of his sleeve, turned and left. In the blink of an eye, he had already appeared at the edge of the horizon.
Watching Wu Du leave, Luo Cheng's tense emotions slowly relaxed. Although Luo Xiong and others were present, the other party was, after all, Yuan Zun expert, so it was inevitable that he would feel nervous. Fortunately, he managed to get rid of the guy in the end.
Then, Xiao Yan soared into the void and arrived beside Luo Cheng. He glanced in the direction Wu Du had left, feeling a sense of solemnity, and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting to Luo Cheng and the others before him.
"I must thank all the seniors this time!"
"Hehe, it's nothing. Fortunately, you didn't show up earlier, otherwise, this matter might not have been so easy to resolve."
Upon hearing this, Luo Cheng smiled calmly, waved his hand lightly, and said.
"Don't be too happy yet. This is far from over. Judging from Wu Du's tone at the end, this matter is probably heading towards the worst possible outcome. Everyone should prepare themselves mentally."
As soon as Luo Cheng's laughter subsided, Elder Luo Xiong spoke solemnly, causing the hearts of those present to rise again after their earlier slump.