Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder! (Seeking Reads!)

There were hundreds of Blood Slaves imprisoned in the dungeon, but only a handful were Dou Ling experts; the rest were mostly Dou Shi or Dou Zhe.

After striking again to finish off those who were already on their last breath, only about a hundred people remained in the dungeon.

Xiao Li wore a savage smile as he surveyed the people in the dungeon.

"You are lucky; you don't have to die."

Before joy could even bloom on their faces, Xiao Li continued, "Don't think about running away once you're free. I was able to wipe out the Blood Sect because I have a power behind me that you cannot even imagine. If anyone tries to escape, I can guarantee they won't make it out of the Black-Corner Region alive!"

A flash of lightning streaked by, and the chains trapping the survivors in the dungeon shattered. Though they had regained their freedom, not a single person dared to flee; they all remained where they were, silent as cicadas in winter.

Xiao Li did not want to be greedy. The people in this one dungeon were enough to serve as his foundation. Recruiting from the other dungeons would make management difficult, and too much dead weight would undermine the roots of his newly established force.

"The Blood Sect is destroyed. I am establishing the Thunder Sect here, and I am its Sect Master. You shall recuperate here. You, go collect everyone's information, compile a list for me, and take charge of managing things for the time being."

Xiao Li pointed to the strongest person present, a five-star Great Dou Master.

The man nodded repeatedly. Even without the blood-draining torture he had endured, he was no match for Xiao Li at his peak, so he certainly dared not defy Xiao Li's orders.

After receiving the information, Xiao Li walked out of the dungeon. This Thunder Sect was a move he had laid out in advance, but the Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder hidden in the ruins of the Blood Sect was the true goal of his trip.

Elder Qian was waiting outside the dungeon. Seeing Xiao Li emerge, he laughed, "I thought you weren't interested in building a force."

"The atmosphere was just right, and it's a rare opportunity to recruit people. Naturally, I couldn't let it pass," Xiao Li replied with a faint smile.

"Here, take this. It's a portion of the Blood Sect's collection. Bai Lie and I are taking the majority." Elder Qian tossed over a Storage Ring.

Xiao Li nodded. Those two had done the most work; his presence or absence wouldn't have changed the outcome, so he was happy to receive anything at all and certainly had no complaints.

"Let's go. Let's see that exotic lightning."

Elder Qian enveloped Xiao Li and stepped into the air, leaving behind a crowd of stunned people in the dungeon.

"So this guy has a Dou Zong expert backing him."

"That doesn't seem too bad. Having a Dou Zong for protection is much safer than being on your own."

"It's just that our Sect Master is a bit bloodthirsty..."

"We'd better behave ourselves."

Inside the main hall of the Blood Sect, Elder Bai was already waiting. Beside him were dozens of people in tattered clothes, mostly young, wearing the uniforms of Canaan Academy. Most of them were in a daze, and the few who were mentally sound were weeping.

Elder Bai's expression was grim. "It's been a long time since I've been out, but the people of this Black-Corner Region really have no respect for our academy anymore."

Elder Qian snorted coldly, "It is time to give them a proper lesson."

Elder Bai looked at the students behind him. "Most of them are from the Outer Academy. They've been locked up for so many years that their original class has long since graduated. Given their current mental state, it doesn't seem appropriate to bring them back to the academy..."

Xiao Li looked at these students. They were all from Canaan Academy, so their talent, strength, and character were guaranteed. They would be perfect as the backbone of his new sect.

"Elder Bai, leave these people to me. They can join the sect I've just established," Xiao Li stepped forward immediately and bowed.

Elder Bai raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, but he chose not to question it now. Instead, he looked at the only Dou Ling in the group.

"Deacon Li, are you willing to join? If any of you are unwilling, you are free to leave."

Deacon Li gave a bitter smile; he was the most rational one among them. "I have nowhere else to go, and it was the two seniors who saved me. If this young friend doesn't mind, I am willing to join. Greetings, Sect Master."

Deacon Li bowed, and a smile appeared on Xiao Li's face. "No need for formalities. Then I'll trouble you, Deacon Li, to take the brothers and sisters who are willing to join and manage the group at the front mountain. They have also just joined my Thunder Sect."

As Deacon Li led the people away, Xiao Li looked toward the main seat of the Blood Sect. He could feel something that deeply attracted him beneath it.

With a single strike, he shattered the throne. Xiao Li looked down into the pitch-black hole that was revealed. A staircase that seemed to have no end appeared, with wisps of blood-red lightning flickering about. The energy fluctuations within were remarkably similar to those of a Dou Zhe.

One had to realize that this was merely a wisp; if he were to see the main body, there was no telling how terrifying it would be.

Elder Qian gave Elder Bai a look. Elder Bai understood and sat cross-legged at the entrance, guarding the outside for the two of them.

Elder Qian then raised a Dou Qi barrier and led Xiao Li down into the depths.

As the two descended deeper, the Dou Qi barrier crackled and popped under the strikes of the blood-colored lightning. Elder Qian remained expressionless; this level of intensity was nothing to him.

Gazing at a fierce blood-red glow ahead, Elder Qian's expression turned solemn. "Be careful. The source of the Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder should be ahead. This pressure has already reached the Dou Zong level. You must be extremely cautious."

As Xiao Li took his final step, a world of surging blood-red light and rolling lightning came into view.

From time to time, blood-red lightning tore through the sky, accompanied by deafening roars, as if the most malevolent thing in the world had been awakened by intruders.

Feeling the oppressive weight of this realm, Xiao Li felt as if he had entered a comfort zone. The blood-evil aura filling the ground seemed to be fighting to burrow into his body.

"I think I know why the Dean didn't take this exotic lightning away," Elder Qian said in a deep voice.

Xiao Li looked at Elder Qian, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Elder Qian continued, "First, this lightning doesn't suit the Dean's nature; it's too malevolent and only suitable for those born to kill. Second, it's too weak for him—only at the Dou Zong level—so it wouldn't be of much help."

Xiao Li nodded, indicating he understood. This exotic lightning was likely like exotic fire; one could only absorb one, or they would conflict within the body, unless one possessed the Burning Mantra like Xiao Yan, or had the overwhelming strength to suppress them like Xiao Xuan.

Mang Tianchi was only a Half-Saint, so he naturally didn't fall into those categories. It would be irrational for him to give up other possibilities for a Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder that wasn't of much use to him.

However, while it might be useless to Mang Tianchi, it was a treasure among treasures to Xiao Li.

Looking toward the direction of the Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder, a blood-colored phantom resembling a soul appeared. Countless complex bolts of lightning formed the body of the phantom.

Elder Qian shielded Xiao Li behind him. "Be careful. This exotic lightning is formidable. Because of its heavy resentment, it has even developed a sliver of intelligence. Even if I were to absorb it, I might not succeed. Furthermore, it truly doesn't suit my nature; it would be twice the effort for half the result. If it were some kind of killing maniac, perhaps it would be a bit easier... eh."

Elder Qian noticed the blood-evil aura on the ground surging toward Xiao Li, and even the Blood-Shatter Heaven-Striking Thunder revealed a hint of human-like joy. His expression twitched.

"I almost forgot. When it comes to a thirst for killing, who has a greater one than you, kid?"

A smile appeared on Xiao Li's face. "You... want to follow me?"