The man struggled to move by moving every inch of his body. But the cloud that binds him became even tighter the more he resists. The man realized he could not get out.

He loudly shouted, "Release me!"

Fortunately, his eye and mouth were not covered, so he could still communicate properly.

Feng Qiu Han confusedly asked, "What is happening? How could he be tied up by the clouds?"

"Ah! The cloud is my doing. This is the thief prevention I was talking about earlier. After all this array formation is called the Cloud Capturing Array." Feng Ao Xiu said.

"Cloud Capturing Array!?", some of the people gasped, they were the one who did not yet know that Feng Ao Xiu placed it there.

"If you invade the area where the Cloud Capturing Array was placed, then within thirty breaths, the cloud created from the array will chase and tied you up. Unless you are an Ancient Mortal Realm Cultivator or either you have wind spirit, you can't easily break from this array."

All of them were amazed. Feng Ao Xiu was really an Array Formation Master. Without the array, this thief would already infiltrate and did who knows what kind of horrible things.

The thief angrily shouted, "Feng Ao Xiu! So, it was you! I've no intention to kill anyone, release me!"

A guard just investigated the thief and gave his report, "Reporting to the Second Young Master, I've found a wolf badge attached to the sleeve of this man. There is no doubt that this man is from the Heavenly Wolf Temple."

[This fast!]

Feng Ao Xiu panicked. He never thought that the Heavenly Wolf Temple would move this quickly. Now that they came in his way, Feng Ao Xiu could not help but worry about his future. But, he calmed himself down, and make sure the worried expression, was not shown on his face.

Feng Ao Xiu calmly asked, "Why are you here?"

"I'm only a messenger. I brought a message from Master Ma Zhong!"

Some of the guards opposed.

"Second Young Master, it's dangerous!"

"That's right! He could be lying!"

Feng Ao Xiu shooked his head.

"No, he wore the badge of Heavenly Wolf Temple, he's just a messenger. If he wants to kill us, then he wouldn't dare to wear that badge so that his ident.i.ty would not be discovered", said Feng Ao Xiu. He turned to the man, "Continue!"

The messenger smiled, "Master Ma Zhong has issued a challenge for you! He dares you to fight him one on one! The one who loses will have his clan get out of this country once and for all."

To tell the truth, this was a good suggestion for Feng Ao Xiu. If he wins, then they would not disturb the Yang Clan anymore. Furthermore, if this was a war instead of a one on one fight, the Feng Clan was at a disadvantage. The Heavenly Wolf Temple ha many superior cultivators, while the Feng Clan could only rely on Feng Ao Xiu and some elders.

The leader of the Heavenly Wolf Temple, Ma Zhong, has given this a lot of thought. He does not like Feng Ao Xiu, but going into a war with a genius like Feng Ao Xiu was not easy. He afraid there would be a tremendous loss for the Heavenly Wolf Temple. It's not that he thinks they will lose, but it's just to prevent war with the Feng Clan. Besides, He was confident that he could beat up Feng Ao Xiu.

Thus, this challenge was a win-win situation for both. By sending the best fighter, both sides would prevent a huge loss. There would be no reason the Feng Clan would refuse.

Feng Ao Xiu clenched his fist tightly, he already knows what to said from the start, "I refuse!"

The messenger laughed, "Haahaa! Feng Ao Xiu, I know you will accept! It will be tomorrow afternoon at... Wait! What!?"

The messenger was baffled. He could not understand why Feng Ao Xiu would refuse such a challenge. Did Feng Ao Xiu really want to go to war?

However, for Feng Ao Xiu, this was his only choice. He was not a cultivator, how could he beat an Ancient Earth Realm in Ma Zhong. If anything, he would die just being flicked by Ma Zhong.

There's no other option either. Unlike the match with Li Gao Yun, Ma Zhong was too strong. Feng Ao Xiu does not have anyone strong enough to replace him and face Ma Zhong one on one, at least not yet.

The messenger glared angrily, "Feng Ao Xiu, you just made the biggest mistake of your life! You truly want to make war with the Heavenly Wolf Temple!? You can't take it back anymore. However, If all of you b.a.s.t.a.r.d kneel before me, I might tell Master Ma Zhong to show some leniency on all of you!"

Everyone looks at the man in contempt and disgust. Although they agree that Feng Ao Xiu should accept the challenge, they still believe in their Second Young Master. The Second Young Master's action could not be discerned easily, there will always be some hidden meaning in it. They began to defend Feng Ao Xiu.

"Shut up! A lowly person such as you could never understand a genius mind like the Second Young Master."

"You dare to mock the Second Young Master and us!"

"Such big guts! Don't you realize that you're still our hostage?"

"You said it while still getting tied up and lying on the ground. That really looks lame!"

The messenger realized that he can't run away.

[F*ck! What the h.e.l.l am I doing? I should have said it after I'm out of this G.o.dd*mn cloud!]

The man coughs, "Feng Ao Xiu, you knew that I'm just joking right!?"

"This guy is really shameless!"

"What a joke! I could tell that he really means it!"

"Let's just kill him!"

The messenger suddenly said, "You can't kill me! Master Ma Zhong will certainly be angry!"

Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

"So what if he's angry?" asked Feng Ao Xiu.

"Then the challenge will be..." the messenger immediately closed his mouth. He truly has a way to get out of here, but that's only if the challenge was accepted. To send the message back to Ma Zhong, he must be kept alive, as a symbol of acceptance.

At first, he does not mind being caught because he has leverage, but since it was rejected, only death awaited him.

Feng Ao Xiu said, "Kill him!"

The members and guards in the area made a wicked smile.

The messenger was very afraid, he said, "Wait! Please let me go! I'll do anything!"

A large guard carried a large axe ready to cut his head off. The others were happy as they could watch his head cut off.

But, Feng Ao Xiu stopped him, "Wait! Put the axe down!"

"Ahh... Young Master Ao Xiu... Thank you!" The messenger looked at Feng Ao Xiu like a saviour.

Feng Ao Xiu was a kind-hearted man, the messenger was saved from death by his kindness. While the other frowned, unhappy from the Second Young Master's decision.

Then, Feng Ao Xiu said, "Why do you have to kill him so fast? Torture him first, then you can kill him!"

The messenger praised Feng Ao Xiu, "Young Master Ao Xiu, thank you for your... Ehhh!"

The others became happy. Their eyes were like a tiger preying on a rabbit.

The messenger cursed loudly, "F*ck!!!"

The guards started throwing punches and kicks.

A punch or kick would not hurt a Jade Sky Realm Cultivator by much, especially since the guards are a majority of Dream Mortal Realm or Dream Earth Realm Experts. However, when multiple people did it. It will still hurt like h.e.l.l.

"Stop! I beg of you!"

"I'm sorry! Stop It!"

After some time, the messenger's face has been disfigured, his arm and ribs are broken.

The messenger said, "Arrgghh... Please... Please just kill me..."

Only then, the guards cut his head off and finish him.

***

Feng Ao Xiu was already back inside. He and his father shared some information.

Feng Zhong Tian said, "The Zhao Clan has closed their gate."

"Already, so fast! This will be a difficult challenge!" said Feng Ao Xiu.

A difficult challenge was not a joke. When a clan or a sect closed the gate, means a sign of repenting for the mistakes. No member of the Zhao Clan was allowed to go to the outside. If you do not have a concrete proof that the Zhao Clan commits an unforgivable crime, attacking means you and your clan were despicable.

Even if you attack, it will take a great effort to break or open the Zhao Clan's gate. Furthermore, all the Zhao's members will readily defend with all their might. With the Zhao Clan being an upper-tier clan, a large-scale war will break out, and many lives will be lost. It was not worth it. Attacking the Zhao Clan would create more disadvantages.

After discussing a bit about the Zhao Clan, then Feng Ao Xiu told what happened to his father regarding the messenger from the Heavenly Wolf Temple.

"So, that's it! We also have to prepare against the Heavenly Wolf Temple," said Feng Ao Xiu.

Feng Zhong Tian couldn't help but said, "You are full of mystery! The array formation, the Pure Qi, and the Energy Fist martial arts. They are way too strong!"

He puts his chin on his hand. "Now that I mention it. Give me the Energy Fist martial arts! I want to learn it."

Feng Ao Xiu shook his head, "Father, no need to learn the Energy Fist. There is much stronger martial arts for you!"

"You have stronger martial arts!?", Feng Zhong Tian was shocked. Energy Fist was too strong, and he has something even stronger.

"Where did you get them?"

"These things are from the Upper Realm!"

"Upper Realm!?"

Feng Ao Xiu closed his eyes, he still remembers vividly at what happens.

Then, he slowly opened his eyes and sighed.

"It all started three years ago..."