It seemed that no matter their origins or reputations, the extraordinary people of the world were always given a place by Heaven and Earth.
Though Hu Ma was a little surprised to see the old farmer again, he didn't think much of it.
After all, they had only met briefly once before, then gone their separate ways. Since then, Hu Ma's abilities had grown and his horizons had broadened. He often thought of that strange man, who wasn't part of the occult world yet possessed astonishing skills, but there was no reason to think the other man would recognize him.
Just then, Shao Daozi strode forward and reached the Blood Stained Pool in an instant.
Only five people stood closer to the Blood Stained Pool than he did.
None of the five who had made it into the top five before the Blood Stained Pool was a simple character. In theory, they could even be considered the five most bloodthirsty people in the world.
Whatever their backgrounds or experiences, the fact that they could sit there meant each had a shocking story behind them. The murderous aura they carried was real and tangible; no one would dare underestimate them.
Shao Daozi stopped briefly before them.
Hu Ma and the others assumed that the five were so murderous that even Shao Daozi felt wary and had to stop to take them seriously. But Shao Daozi didn't even look at them. His gaze was fixed on the Blood Stained Pool as he gave a cold laugh.
"You've been calling for me to come over?"
"What a fine display of arrogance. Now that I, this general, have arrived, you should come to me!"
"..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly reached out, curling his five fingers as if to drag something