At the Zhang Family's clan plaza, one of the Four Great Families in Tianfeng Kingdom, the crowd was bustling. This was because it was time for the Zhang Family's annual Blood Pool Refining again.
There are a total of two hundred and twenty spots for the Blood Pool Refining each year. This is also the limit that the Blood Pool can withstand each time. Exceeding this limit would affect the effectiveness of the Blood Pool Refining.
Each year, two hundred spots for the Blood Pool Refining are kept by the Zhang Family. The other twenty spots are granted to the branches of the various families. Some Deacons and Elders who were not allocated Blood Pool Refining spots in the Zhang Family Main Clan would try their best to obtain Blood Pool Refining spots from the various branches.
The Seven Executives had not obtained a Blood Pool Refining spot at the Ninghai City Zhang Family. After going through several other branches, he finally obtained another Blood Pool Refining spot. However, thinking of the humiliation he and his grandson suffered in Ninghai City, the Seven Executives still felt very dissatisfied. He muttered, "Brat, since you refused a toast and chose a forfeit instead, I'll make you pay the price. Hehe!"
Zhang Hao knew that the Demon Dragon Valley, where the Blood Pool was located, opened at eight o'clock in the morning each time. Therefore, he rushed there early. As soon as he arrived at the Zhang Family Main Clan, the four guards standing at the entrance immediately stopped him. They asked, "Who are you? Report your name."
"I am Zhang Hao from the Ninghai City Zhang Family, and I'm here to participate in the Blood Pool Refining," Zhang Hao said politely.
One of the Thick-browed youths' gaze narrowed as he asked, "Do you have proof?"
"Yes, this is my jade token!" Zhang Hao handed the jade token from his branch to the other party.
The jade token is a unique form of identification for the Zhang Family, including all its branches in various locations.
"Oh, you are indeed a Genius from a Zhang Family branch. I'll take you there!" The Thick-browed youth glanced at Zhang Hao, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
"Thank you!" Zhang Hao didn't expect the people from the Zhang Family to be so friendly. He was immediately overjoyed. Otherwise, if he had to find the place by himself, it would have been quite troublesome.
Zhang Hao followed behind the Thick-browed youth, walking towards the destination.
However, the further they walked, the more remote the place became, Zhang Hao noticed. Suddenly, he felt that something was wrong. His Grandpa had also participated in the Blood Pool Refining back then. He knew that before the Blood Pool Refining, the clan members participating in the Blood Pool Refining had to stand in the plaza and receive instructions from the Family Head regarding precautions. This had been a tradition for many years.
Knowing something was amiss, Zhang Hao immediately stopped in his tracks, his gaze cold as he looked at the Thick-browed youth.
The Thick-browed youth looked at Zhang Hao with some surprise and asked, "Ge Xia, why aren't you walking? If you're late, you won't be able to enter the Demon Dragon Valley."
"Hmph, who exactly are you? This is not the way to the Demon Dragon Valley at all," Zhang Hao said calmly.
"You were discovered? Heh heh, I underestimated you," the Thick-browed youth said calmly as he looked at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao suddenly turned around. He naturally knew that according to the rules, if he missed the time, his spot for the Blood Pool Refining would be canceled.
"Thinking of leaving? It's too late!"
Unbeknownst to him, four youths appeared in front of Zhang Hao. One in front and one behind, the five of them together surrounded Zhang Hao.
"Get lost!"
The Luo Han Fist erupted.
Layers of fist shadows swept out, smashing towards the five youths.
To end the fight quickly, Zhang Hao didn't hold back. The Luo Han Fist at the Transformation Realm level crushed forward.
"Seeking death!"
The five youths who were Martial Warriors from the Zhang Family Main Clan naturally didn't put Zhang Hao in their eyes. With an angry roar, each of them struck out a palm towards Zhang Hao.
Ferocious palm force struck towards Zhang Hao.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"
The five youths felt as if a mountain was crashing into them. Immediately, they were sent flying, retreating seven or eight steps.
"How can he be so strong!"
"All of you, lie down!"
The Swallow Shadow Drift was unleashed. Like lightning and stone, it flashed out. Five afterimages erupted, attacking the five people.
Zhang Hao's speed was too fast. The five people only felt a gentle breeze sweeping past. A tyrannical punch heavily struck their bodies.
The five people spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and their entire bodies were instantly sent flying. They slid along the ground for more than ten meters.
"You brought this upon yourselves!"
Zhang Hao ignored them and immediately rushed towards the Yan Wu Field of the Zhang Family Main Clan. He had to arrive before the Demon Dragon Valley opened. Otherwise, he would lose this opportunity for the Blood Pool Refining.
At this moment, in front of the Zhang Family's Demon Dragon Valley plaza, the Clan Leader, Zhang Shiyi, had already eloquently explained all the precautions needed for entering the Demon Dragon Valley this time.
"Alright, you may enter now!"
Zhang Shiyi said calmly, his hands clasped behind his back.
The over two hundred Zhang Family disciples could not hide the excitement and anticipation on their faces. Every Family disciple hoped that this Blood Pool Refining would successfully awaken their Bloodline and allow them to enter the ranks of geniuses.
"This time, First Brother Zhang Feng will definitely be able to awaken his Bloodline. First Brother Zhang Feng is the number one Genius in our Family; he reached the sixth heaven of Martial Master at sixteen."
"That's right, with First Brother Zhang Feng's Aptitude, he can definitely awaken a powerful ancestral god Bloodline. Entering a College and joining a Sect will be a piece of cake then."
"Not only First Brother Zhang Feng, but Zhang Xueling, Zhang Gaoyuan, and Zhang Qi are also top-notch geniuses in our Zhang Family. They will definitely be able to awaken their Bloodlines."
The four people mentioned by the clan members were precisely the top ten geniuses of the Zhang Family. Three males and one female. This time, they were also the main focus of the Blood Pool Refining.
The Seven Executives stood at the edge of the plaza and found that Zhang Hao had indeed not arrived. He immediately felt smug. He thought to himself: A mere small branch dares to defy this Deacon. Utterly audacious. This time is just a small lesson; our accounts are not settled yet.
The Seven Executives had completely come to hate the Ninghai City Zhang Family branch. He was preparing to find other opportunities to properly teach them a lesson and avenge the humiliation suffered in Ninghai City.
Just as this group of people was preparing to enter the Demon Dragon Valley, a figure swept over from a distance. It was Zhang Hao, who was rushing over.
"Who is it! This is an important area of the Zhang Family; idlers are not allowed to approach!"
Several guards quickly stopped the person.
"I am here to participate in the Blood Pool Refining, not an idler!"
Zhang Hao said loudly.
Several guards were slightly taken aback. One of the guards asked, "Since you are here to participate in the Blood Pool Refining, why are you only arriving now?"
The Seven Executives looked at Zhang Hao, his brow furrowed, and cursed in his heart: They didn't even stop him, they're useless. All my benefits were wasted.
"He's late, so he has lost his qualification this time. Don't let him in," the Seven Executives said coldly.
"What a joke. The Blood Pool Refining is at eight o'clock, and it's still a quarter of an hour before eight. How can I be late! Do you, Seven Executives, want to cover the sky with one hand? To twist black into white?" Zhang Hao said mockingly.
"Bastard! I am responsible for the order of this Blood Pool Refining. If I say you can't enter, you can't enter. Do you dare to force your way in?" The Seven Executives' hair and beard bristled; he was clearly extremely angry.
"If you dare to use public office for personal revenge, I dare to force your way in. This Young Master is not afraid of making a big fuss." Zhang Hao circulated his True Qi, and a murderous aura emanated from him.