Chapter 71: Luocha Sect and Tianyin Sect

Xiao Li's speed was swift; from Chen Long to Tie Wu it took only a week, and Luocha Sect couldn't react at all.

As long as we capture Luocha Sect and Tianyin Sect, the northwest region of Heijiao Yu can basically be declared under our control; the remaining small and medium forces can be gradually swallowed.

"Sect Master Xiao, long have I admired you."

A soft, charming woman's voice rang, Xiao Li's gaze was calm, "Sect Master Su Mei, long have I admired your great name."

Beside Xiao Li, Chen Long and Tie Wu stood on either side, a thousand‑person army lined up behind them.

Since a few days ago, Tie Wu found an excuse to spar with Xiao Li, his ulterior motives were completely gone, and the Two-star Fighting King's strength was water‑sponged by Xiao Li, leaving him unable to lift his head.

Su Mei's formation was not inferior either; she herself is a Seven-star Fighting King, with a Six-star Fighting King, Yin Gu Lao, standing beside her.

Yin Gu Lao, the sect master of Tianyin Sect, is also one of the big heads of this northwest region.

In a month, Xiao Li had already swallowed the Blood Axe and the Mad Lion, making Luocha Sect and Tianyin Sect wary; the two sides temporarily formed an alliance, planning to jointly resist the Lei Sect.

"Sect Master Xiao, bringing so many old hands, making a big show of coming to my Luocha Sect—what business do you have?" Su Mei's tone suddenly turned cold.

Xiao Li gave a faint smile, unafraid, "Sect Master Su, my purpose here is clear: I want your Luocha Sect to join us. By the way, Yin Gu Lao is also present; Tianyin Sect is one of the allies I seek."

"Allies? Xiao Li, you don't have to sugarcoat it. Calling us allies just means you want us as your subordinates. Look at Tie Wu, his face full of servile expression—where is the bearing of a sect leader?" Yin Gu Lao sneered.

"You!" Tie Wu was so angry his face turned embarrassed, "Old Bone, I tell you, if the two of you don't submit today, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

"Hah, a guy who can't even speak smoothly dares to talk to me like that," Yin Gu Lao's expression turned sour.

"Then it seems a fight today is unavoidable," Xiao Li cut off their meaningless bickering with a cold snort.

Su Mei also said no more; with so many people on their side, they couldn't expect the opponent to be here for a sect gathering.

"Since that's the case, Sect Master Xiao, show me your skill!"

Su Mei let out a cold snort, her long sword unsheathed like a spirit snake, releasing wave after wave of battle Qi.

Xiao Li had been in the Ascending to Heaven Four Steps state for so long he could no longer wait; he stepped forward a single step, a faint yellow mystic light emanating from his body.

"Ascending to Heaven Nine Steps, the Fifth Step!"

With that step, Xiao Li's seven orifices slowly exuded blood, and the aura of a Fighting King peak pressed upon the whole arena.

Ascending to Heaven Nine Steps amplifies the user more the later the step; the Fifth Step instantly raised Xiao Li from a Six-star Fighting King to a Nine-star Fighting King.

Su Mei's pretty face turned pale, but a two‑star gap was not enough to make her retreat.

"Heavenly Dance Silver Snake Sword!"

"Mysterious Thunder Shocking Flash!"

A snake and a flood dragon collided, the earth‑shaking momentum raised rolling dust, causing both sides' troops to halt temporarily; then the two moved in perfect sync toward the high ground, choosing to shift the battlefield into the air.

Chen Long and Tie Wu exchanged glances, both spreading their dual wings toward Yin Gu Lao, with Five-star Fighting King Chen Long leading the charge and Tie Wu assisting.

In an instant, Su Mei fell into a disadvantage, Yin Gu Lao was also attacked from both sides, and Luocha Sect instantly found itself on the back foot.

Su Mei was not flustered at all; she stared at the shattered skin on Xiao Li's hand and smiled coyly, "Sect Master Xiao, this secret technique seems to damage the body a lot—how long can you hold out?"

"Enough to deal with you," Xiao Li said coldly.

Su Mei scoffed disdainfully, "As long as you're still at Fighting King level, you can't defeat me in a short time!"

Su Mei's figure was lithe, showing no intention of a head‑on clash with Xiao Li, she kept circling.

Xiao Li's expression was as still as a deep well, seemingly unaffected, his attacks remained fierce.

After an unavoidable duel, Su Mei bit her silver fang, struggling to control her trembling right hand; this guy was truly formidable—his attacks were fast and ruthless, and after only a few collisions the numbing effect of thunder and lightning already made Su Mei feel uncomfortable.

Xiao Li's right hand, which held the spear, was soaked in fresh blood; from the start of the battle to now, Su Mei hadn't given him much injury, but his own fighting technique had wounded him considerably.

Xiao Li inhaled deeply, stopping the blood at his nostrils, "Sect Master Su, join us, and we can immediately become a first‑rate force in Heijiao Yu."

Su Mei looked at Xiao Li's blood‑red eyes and muttered under her breath, "Sect Master Xiao, you jest. I am quite content guarding this one‑mu three‑fen of land."

Xiao Li fell silent, fearing the blood in his mouth would spill; maintaining the Fifth Step of Ascending to Heaven Five Steps was still a bit hard for him.

He swung his Thunder Scale Spear, and blood‑colored thunder clouds began to gather, "Since that's so, let's end it."

Xiao Li pursed his lips, barely spitting out a few words between his teeth.

Blood‑colored lightning fell, aggressive blood clouds spread across the sky, and Su Mei for the first time felt her Seven-star Fighting King power so insignificant.

Su Mei inhaled deeply; she understood that as long as she blocked this strike, today's siege would be over.

The thunder and lightning attack was swift and fierce; the earlier dodges had already exhausted Su Mei, and now, locked by Xiao Li's single move, there was almost no chance to escape.

"Heavenly Dance Silver Snake Sword!"

The silver long snake roared, its fangs exposed, as if ready to choose a victim to devour.

Xiao Li's gaze was indifferent, a strand of fresh blood suddenly flowing in his blood‑red pupils.

The blood droplet fell, the wind and clouds surged, and the sky‑filled blood clouds coalesced into a towering blood dragon.

The blood dragon writhed, its greedy, violent eyes fixed on the silver snake below.

The silver snake trembled, and Su Mei's long sword almost tilted.

Su Mei bit the tip of her tongue, forcing herself to stay alert, fearing the killing aura would cloud her mind.

"This kid, so young, yet his killing aura is so heavy."

The blood dragon shot upward, then plunged straight down, opening its massive blood‑filled maw to bite the silver snake.

The silver snake let out a mournful cry, its whole head swallowed by the blood dragon's belly.

With another bite, the silver snake shattered, turning into a sea of battle‑Qi ripples across the sky.

Su Mei's complexion turned ashen, the battle‑Qi wings behind her could no longer be sustained, and they fell straight to the ground.

Xiao Li flicked his dual wings, catching the descending Su Mei.

The two descended to about a hundred meters altitude; the onlookers below were stunned.

"Sect Master, the Sect Master has defected!"

"Huh? Sect Leader, well done!"

Holding Su Mei in his arms, Xiao Li's half‑cheek was cracked with fissures, blood constantly seeping; seeing the opponent had lost the ability to resist, he withdrew the third and fourth steps of Ascending to Heaven Nine Steps, keeping only his Fighting King power to ensure he could still fly.

"Are you okay?" Xiao Li asked, frowning.

Su Mei's face turned pale, "No, I'm fine..."

Looking at Xiao Li's youthful handsome face, Su Mei felt she should first have a good talk with the opposite side; of course, the most important thing was that she couldn't beat him.

"Oh, it's fine, I let go."

"Hey, wait!"

Su Mei startled, Xiao Li had already let go, and Su Mei fell directly from above a hundred meters.

"Ah!!!"

Everyone, these two chapters have a slightly faster pace, time is just brushed over, I'll tell you all here, it's been about a month, and there's still about a period of time left until the three-year agreement (hilarious). The most important thing is that I don't want to pad; otherwise I could easily add a few everyday chapters for you all, but I think that's unnecessary—just two chapters a day, padding would be two or three days.

Also, there's the issue of asking for follows. Tomorrow is Tuesday, the recommended reading to look at is Tuesday's follows, so I ask everyone to help me click follow tomorrow. Those who haven't topped up in the past month can spend a little money; that's a real follow. Whether we can make it to the third round will be seen tomorrow; if not, it should be put on the shelves this week. Thanks for everyone's support.

Finally, it's the friendly book recommendation segment.

Uchiha Yun crossed into the Naruto world, obtained the Luck Draw System, and sought good fortune while avoiding misfortune.

Bai Ya was deep in public opinion, about to commit suicide, and Uchiha Yun chose……

【Top Lot.】

【Plotting to obtain the Three Tomoe Sharingan, imitating Uchiha Madara, using Izanagi and the Transcription Seal to help him escape.

You will gain a Shadow-rank assistant!】

…………

Facing Danzo's killing intent, the Third Hokage's probing, Uchiha Yun chose……

【Top Lot.】

【Expressing loyalty to the village, expounding the Will of Fire.

The Third Hokage will reprimand Danzo, and will regard you as the heir of the Will of Fire!】

…………

Years later, the rogue ninja Uchiha Yun, joining forces with Da She Wan, returned to the Leaf once again.

"The tree has already rotted, we need heavy medicine!"

"The New Leaf Collapse Plan, activate!"

(End of Chapter)