In the following days, Heavenly Cloud Manor became much calmer. The turmoil caused by the Taiyi Star Disk had not yet subsided, but after the Wu Du incident, many people in the Heavenly Cloud Manor had some understanding that a huge storm was coming. This made many people quiet down, and the atmosphere in the manor became somewhat oppressive. At some point, news about Xiao Yan and other outsiders entering the manor spread like wildfire. Only then did the people of the Heavenly Cloud Manor realize that Wu Du's demand for people that day was not just empty talk. Immediately, some people began to focus their attention on this group of people.
"I say, originally my Heavenly Cloud Manor and the Tribulation Crossing Sect kept to themselves and didn't interfere with each other. Why should we go against the Tribulation Crossing Sect for the sake of these few people? The Tribulation Crossing Sect has Yuan Zun expert like Wu Du backing them up. Could it be that one of these people is also Yuan Zun expert?"
"Hey, what Yuan Zun experts? The strongest among them is only a Two-Star Origin Emperor. These kinds of experts are everywhere in the Central Region, practically a dime a dozen. Compared to the Tribulation Crossing Sect, they're like flies. Is it really worth it for the Manor Lord to oppose the Tribulation Crossing Sect for a few people? Isn't that...?"
"Shut up! Be careful what you say!"
Outside the manor, a group of young people were sitting in a circle, chatting idly. A middle-aged man passing by suddenly shouted at them, which immediately silenced them. He then glanced at the young people with a look of disappointment in his eyes.
The strongest among them was only at the Origin Transformation Realm. With such a low level of cultivation, instead of working hard to cultivate, he was mocking a Origin Emperor expert. If it weren't for their youth and impetuousness, he would have given them a good scolding.
Seeing the group flee from his sight, the middle-aged man curled his lip and strolled into the manor. A moment later, he met Luo Cheng, the master of the Heavenly Cloud Manor, in a large hall.
"Master, everything has been taken care of."
Upon seeing Luo Cheng, the middle-aged man respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a respectful voice.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work. In the next few days, I'll need you to keep a close eye on them and shut them up from saying anything they shouldn't. At this time, we can't afford to let anyone have any disloyal thoughts."
Luo Cheng nodded slightly and said softly.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man immediately nodded respectfully. However, he then looked up at Luo Cheng with a suspicious expression, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"Master, could it be that the Taiyi Star Disk is really because..."
"I know you all have doubts, and that I'm only saying this to appease the people, but it's the truth. For so many years, my Heavenly Cloud Manor has been relegated to the bottom of the Four Great Sects, suffering endless scorn. Now, it's time to fight back. The Tribulation Crossing Sect will be the beginning."
As he finished speaking, Luo Cheng's tone once again became authoritative and domineering, causing the middle-aged man's expression to straighten. He then nodded heavily, bowed, and retreated.
Under Luo Cheng's deliberate arrangement, all negative information about Xiao Yan and his group was suppressed within the Heavenly Cloud Manor. At the same time, another piece of news that shocked everyone in the Heavenly Cloud Manor was also released.
The fact that the Taiyi Star Disk was able to be listed on the Heavenly Cloud Sacred Artifact Ranking was actually due to Xiao Yan and his group. This news caused many people to change color as soon as it spread. No one believed that an outsider could have such ability. However, with the silence of the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Cloud Manor, the number of people who had opinions about this matter gradually decreased. In addition, with Luo Cheng's suppression, Xiao Yan and his group soon gained the support of many people in the manor. Luo Cheng supported them, but he also had doubts.
Xiao Yan is currently only a Origin Emperor, and in the Central Region, such cultivation is not considered strong. Because of the Taiyi Star Disk, the fate of the entire Heavenly Cloud Manor has been placed on his shoulders. Luo Cheng doesn't know whether this is right or wrong. It has to be said that using the entire Heavenly Cloud Manor as a gamble for Xiao Yan is a huge gamble!
Inside the courtyard where Luo Ao was, Xiao Yan arrived as agreed and retrieved the Heavy Xuan Ruler and the Luo Heavenly Cauldron. Both were completely restored to their original state, which could be considered as putting a matter on Xiao Yan's mind. On the other side, in a hall, Luo Cheng sat with his brows furrowed. Beside him was the Grand Elder Luo Xiong. In front of the two, an elder was reporting the information about the Tribulation Crossing Sect that they had recently investigated.
According to the information gathered, the Tribulation Crossing Sect has been consolidating its powerful members recently, and it's not hard to see that they are preparing for a tough battle. As for who their opponent is, that goes without saying. It seems that Xiao Yan and his group still hold immense appeal for the Tribulation Crossing Sect. Whether it's Xiao Yan's killing of high-ranking elders or the two copies of the Woeful Poison Body, these are enough to drive them crazy. It seems that in this gamble, not only Heavenly Cloud Manor, but the Tribulation Crossing Sect itself is also involved.
"Elder, what do you think?"
After a slight hesitation, Luo Cheng looked at Luo Xiong with a smile, a resolute look appearing in his eyes.
"Haha, since the Master has already made up his mind, why ask me? If the Tribulation Crossing Sect truly doesn't take my Heavenly Cloud Manor seriously, then we will show them that my Heavenly Cloud Manor has never feared the Tribulation Crossing Sect. If they want war, then let them fight!"
As soon as Luo Xiong finished speaking, Luo Cheng smiled and stood up, his gaze falling on the bowing elder before him, and said:
Elder Luo Zhen, are you aware of this?
Upon hearing this, Luo Zhen quickly bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, saying:
"Understood, I will immediately gather the strongest warriors within the manor and inform everyone to prepare for battle!"
As he said this, Luo Zhen's old eyes also revealed a fiery light. Heavenly Cloud Manor had been silent for a long time. Now, he wanted the people of the Central Region to understand that Heavenly Cloud Manor was still one of the top forces in the Central Region!
In the following days, Heavenly Cloud Manor remained calm, but beneath this calm, a fierce undercurrent was brewing. Everyone knew that this was just the prelude to a storm, brief yet terrifying.
Although the Tribulation Crossing Sect and Heavenly Cloud Manor are thousands of miles apart, they have already formed an unspoken rivalry, which has attracted the attention of some outsiders. While the two forces are preparing for each other's turn, two people unexpectedly arrive outside the Tribulation Crossing Sect...