"What a pity," Ren Dongju said. "Later, a deep enmity developed between the two seniors."
"I know nothing of this. Please tell me, Senior," Huang Xiao asked.
This news was the complete opposite of his deductions.
Ma Tie'an and Kui Yong were connected, but unfortunately, they were enemies, not friends.
"I don't know much about the details. After all, it was far too long ago. I've only heard a little," Ren Dongju said. "Back when Senior Kui was competing for a Demon General position, he played Senior Ma false."
"What?" Huang Xiao froze for a moment.
"With Senior Ma appearing this time, people in the Jianghu here must have recounted some of his past. You've heard about it, haven't you?" Ren Dongju asked.
Huang Xiao nodded. "Senior Ma belonged to the second group of Demon Generals, didn't he?"
"Yes. Senior Kui took a place in the first group, and he missed out," Ren Dongju said with a smile. "The rumor now is that Senior Ma was somewhat weaker back then, but in fact, his strength was on par with Senior Kui's. They say the seniors who took the later places in the first group of Demon Generals were all very close in strength, so the competition was fierce. The two seniors originally intended to compete fairly..."
At this point, Ren Dongju smiled and said no more.
Huang Xiao could imagine what had happened. After playing Ma Tie'an false, Kui Yong had successfully claimed a Demon General position.
Kui Yong had been pleased with himself, but for Ma Tie'an, it must have been immensely frustrating.
Had it been an open and honorable contest, Ma Tie'an probably would have accepted defeat.
But his friend had betrayed him. Their relationship must have broken apart on the spot.
"Then Senior Ma really did come