Five Ancient Immortals, all have cultivated for a thousand years and are very perceptive.
"This newcomer, their strength is a mystery."
"Since they can evoke the Taotie, perhaps it's because they possess something that can... can break the Taotie mark?"
"Is such a possibility imaginable?"
The five Ancient Immortals each pulled out their wedges, their Immortal Artifact wedges weathered to smooth round heads over the long years. Even so, only a few scratches could be added to the Taotie mark.
They all laughed.
"Hahaha."
"Hahahaha."
"Hahahahaha."
"We absolutely cannot miss this opportunity!"
"Yes, no matter the cost, we must not miss it!"
They extended their hands, five withered, elderly hands all slowly revealing black runes, all slowly seeping black grease, all slowly emitting black smoke, and finally, with a "whoosh," igniting into five black flames!
It was a dirty fire, greasy and filthy, clinging to their skin and flesh, but burning their bones!
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