A low, sinister laugh echoed through the clearing, sending chills down their spines. From the depths of the forest, a figure emerged, cloaked in darkness.
The rogue cultivators had a leader, and he was not pleased.
"Impressive," the figure said, his voice dripping with malice.
Hun Yu stepped forward, gripping his sword tighter. "Who are you?" he asked, eyes narrowing.
The figure chuckled, the sound unnervingly calm. "You may call me Zhao Tian," he replied. "And you, little heroes, have made a grave mistake crossing my path."
Hun Yu glanced at the system panel floating above Zhao Tian's head.
{Name: Zhao Tian
Age: 38
Occupation: Rogue Cultivator
Cultivation: Spirit Manifestation 7}
Cold sweat trickled down Hun Yu's back. Spirit Manifestation 7? But they were told these rogue cultivators should be at most Elementary 5-7.
