Chapter 69: Just Opening the Big Move, You Surrender Directly?

In the underground world, Xiao Li opened his blood‑red eyes, inhaled so violently that his brain felt fuzzy, and he realized he had to stop.

Six‑Star Fighting Spirit!

In three months, his cultivation jumped three stars, and his physique was greatly strengthened.

He pulled out a blood pill, Xiao Li hesitated briefly, but did not swallow it immediately,

Now his body's tolerance was basically at its limit; a regular pill would be fine, but this blood pill was impure, full of contaminants, and a slip could be disastrous.

"I've been in seclusion for three months; let's go outside and have a look. I think I can now use the Heaven‑Ascending Nine Steps to firmly establish the Thunder Sect."

…the outside world

Steward Li's expression was icy, "Chen Long, you brought so many people today; you're probably not here to request an audience with the sect master."

Chen Long sneered, "I've brought over a thousand men; do you think I'm playing games with you? Be sensible and hand over the base; from now on, this land belongs to the Blood Axe Gang!"

"Boss, that sounds like hijacking the host," muttered a subordinate beside Chen Long.

Chen Long's face flushed with embarrassment, and he slapped the subordinate hard, "I know, don't embarrass me in public; just keep the intimidation strong enough!"

Seeing Chen Long's arrogant demeanor, Steward Li looked at the combat power beside him.

If it were below Fighting King level, it would be easy; Liu Hongxia and Fu Ziyi alone could handle it, and the Blood Axe Gang only had three low‑grade Fighting Spirits. But Chen Long was a genuine Five‑Star Fighting King, far beyond what they could deal with.

Chen Long, seeing Steward Li remain silent, snorted, "Let me ask again: can you summon your Thunder Sect's sect master? You're not the sect master hiding behind a Steward title, are you?"

Chen Long's eyes grew shadowed; why would a sect that already has a Fighting Sect strongman let a Fighting Spirit keep calling the shots?

Chen Long resolved that as long as he could unseat the Thunder Sect today, this whole territory would belong to the Blood Axe Gang, and with that foundation, the gang's rise would be inevitable.

If Steward Li learned of Chen Long's intention, he would surely mock his overreach; this land is watched by countless major forces, with several Fighting Emperor‑level powers eyeing it.

The Blood Sect's legacy and territories are coveted by them; even if Chen Long seized this place today, he couldn't hold it.

"Steward Li, what's the situation here now?"

Xiao Li, having come from the main hall, asked in a deep voice, having just emerged from underground and sensed a Fighting King‑level presence, he hurried here.

Seeing Xiao Li arrive, Steward Li's eyes lit with delight; he knew this sect master's territory, and his two senior colleagues at the academy were on good terms with him. If he could summon either one, Heijiao Yu would be a walk in the park.

However, when Steward Li turned his head, he saw Xiao Li's blood‑colored twin wings behind him.

Dazzling, domineering.

But you were just a Fighting Spirit three months ago; how are you a Fighting King today?

Xiao Li gave no explanation; he was content that the opponent knew his hidden cards.

Heaven‑Ascending Four Steps, Six‑Star Fighting King.

Xiao Li had no interest in playing the fool; being mocked by the enemy wasn't fun, so he went all out from the start to solve the problem.

Crushing the opponent is the best way to intimidate others.

After three months of being tempered by heavenly thunder, Xiao Li's body, though not yet at the second‑stage Wild Thunder Body, could already wield the Heaven‑Ascending Fourth Step.

Seeing Xiao Li flap his wings and soar, Chen Long cursed his own recklessness; the Thunder Sect truly had a strongman, a young Six‑Star Fighting King. If there were a Fighting Sect, today he would be completely finished, damn it.

But he wouldn't lose the formation; Chen Long also brandished his brown Qi‑infused twin wings, gave Xiao Li a cold smile, "Kid, you're already the sect master of the Thunder Sect at such a young age? And you even invited two Fighting Sect masters as a publicity stunt—nice move!"

Xiao Li was taken aback; inviting two Fighting Sect masters for advertising? This guy certainly has a wild imagination.

"Think whatever you like, but today you won't get out of the Thunder Sect!"

Xiao Li, too lazy for idle talk, closed the distance; blood‑colored spear blossoms erupted, and Chen Long's long blade hurriedly blocked.

Feeling the force in Xiao Li's hand, Chen Long muttered in distress; the opponent's cultivation was only one star higher, yet his suppressing power was so strong.

Below, Steward Li, seeing his sect master gain the upper hand, did not rashly attack the Blood Axe Gang members.

The Thunder Sect only had this many people, while the opposite side had over a thousand; if a full‑scale clash broke out, the Thunder Sect would suffer heavy losses, so they waited for the sect master to decide the outcome.

Steward Li and his companions held back; Chen Long fell into a disadvantage, and the Blood Axe Gang members naturally dared not act. For a moment, the two thousand onlookers witnessed the battle above the sky.

Feeling the opponent's tenacity, Xiao Li smiled, "Why not join my Thunder Sect? We'll treat you as an honored guest, how about it?"

Chen Long was paled by Xiao Li's Thunder Scale Spear, his blood qi surged, "Hmph, what a damn Thunder Sect. Even if I'm not your opponent, I can come and go as I please; what can you do to me?"

"Our sect has a Sixth‑rank alchemist; if you hit a bottleneck when breaking through to Fighting Emperor…"

"No fight, no acquaintance; I felt an instant kinship with the sect master. Please be sure to approve my request to join."

Chen Long pulled a gold‑bordered paper from his chest; he had already planned that if the other side had a strongman he couldn't defeat, he'd join them, otherwise he'd seize the nest.

Seeing Xiao Li's stunned expression, Chen Long felt he was incredibly clever, turning a desperate situation into a chance.

Xiao Li's mind went hazy; he had just been playing around, and now a Five‑Star Fighting King had no standing?

"You're not a brother… I was about to use the Heaven‑Ascending Five Steps to intimidate others; the fight wasn't even at its peak, and you surrender???"

Xiao Li saw Chen Long sheath his weapons into a storage ring, and carefully took the paper from his hand.

"Honorable sect master of the Thunder Sect, please forgive my unreasonable test. In truth, I have long been inclined toward the Thunder Sect; seeing this paper means I have already accepted the sect, so please be sure to approve my request to join."

Xiao Li's mouth twitched as he descended to the ground together with Chen Long.

With a single wave, Chen Long signaled, and the Blood Axe Gang members all tore off their uniform blood‑colored garments, revealing the casual clothes underneath.

He staged the whole act; Chen Long feared the Thunder Sect might not believe it, so he instructed his subordinates accordingly.

"Sect master, please be sure to let me join the Thunder Sect!"

Chen Long's eyes brimmed with hot tears, forcing his emotions to the surface; it wasn't that he switched sides too quickly—it was simply that the opponent was too young. During the fight he realized the Six‑Star Fighting King before him was a youngster.

Chen Long was certain the Thunder Sect still had old monsters; rather than scrambling for territory himself, it was better to follow such a promising sect.

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