Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

The great hall shook violently. Countless cracks started to appear on the plaza. "Cheep!" A clear and crisp cry of a phoenix resounded through the heavens and earth. "Has the inheritance ended?" the crowd wondered with puzzled faces. Xu Ping'an also looked in the direction of the great hall, his eyes, however, were calm. "Boom!" A thunderous roar erupted. "The Heaven Sealing Great Formation is shattered," Xu Ping'an said in surprise. The shattering of the Heaven Sealing Great Formation meant that the inheritance here had been thoroughly taken, and the suppressing force had also dissipated. The crowd also started to look towards the direction of the great hall with tense expressions. "Bang!" The great hall suddenly broke apart, and a figure burst through the air, a massive True Phoenix phantom emerging behind them. An extremely majestic and noble aura began to permeate the area. "It's Qingyi, she really got the inheritance, awakened the True Phoenix Bloodline, and the True Phoenix phantom behind her signifies that she has achieved the True Phoenix Physique," Li Changyun and others exclaimed in surprise. Li Yuanba was also incredibly astonished. Looking at the graceful figure suspended in the air, in that moment, they actually felt an urge to submit. Gorgeous, noble... At this moment, Li Qingyi's presence was one of overlooking all beneath heaven. "True Phoenix Physique?" Li Tianqi, upon seeing this scene, felt a mix of happiness for Li Qingyi and complexity in his eyes. Clearly, as members of the same clan, they still had some emotional foundation. However, the fact that Li Qingyi had achieved the True Phoenix Physique and not him sparked a feeling of jealousy in his heart. "Meridian Opening Realm, Fifth Layer?" Li Changfeng noted Li Qingyi's cultivation level with a trace of surprise on his face. Li Qingyi's cultivation had actually broken through to the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. She had just recently broken through to the Third Rank, and now she had soared to the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm? What a tremendous advancement that was! Li Tianqi and Li Yuanba were also astounded. Was this the benefit of the True Phoenix Bloodline inheritance? Such benefits were far too enormous. However, what Xu Ping'an saw was far more than just that. Li Qingyi had really done as he said, not only breaking through to the Second Layer of the Extreme Realm for her physical body but also opening the fourth Hidden Vein. This meant that Li Qingyi's potential had suddenly increased several times over. "It's a shame she didn't reach the Third Layer of the Extreme Realm, but achieving this level is already quite good," Xu Ping'an muttered to himself. At this moment, Li Qingyi's combat power was probably not inferior to the Peak of the Meridian Opening Realm, Sixth Layer. "Whoosh!" Li Qingyi flew over swiftly. "Thank you, Junior Brother Ping'an," Li Qingyi was the first to approach Xu Ping'an. Her aura had already become subdued, but the temperament she exuded had gained a touch of nobility in addition to its past aloofness. "No need to thank me, this is all your own achievement. With this, your foundation is now extremely solid. Coupled with your True Phoenix Physique, you now have the potential to break through the Ninth Rank," Xu Ping'an said. "Ninth Rank?" Li Qingyi exclaimed in surprise. For her, the Ninth Rank was an extremely distant realm. But she believed what Xu Ping'an had said. Having the potential to break through to the Ninth Rank already counted as a very high talent. Ordinary geniuses, once reaching the Fourth or Fifth Rank, would find it very difficult to make any more breakthroughs in their lifetime, unless they encountered an incredibly fortuitous opportunity. Everyone has a limit to their cultivation. In his previous life, Xu Ping'an also relied on three against-the-heavens chances to ultimately become the Immortal Emperor. "Congratulations to the Fourth Sister for obtaining the inheritance. With this, the Li Family has produced an unparalleled genius," Li Changfeng said. Although Li Yuanba and Li Tianqi were envious, they could not say much else. "Let's go, the ancestral ground is about to close. With me obtaining the inheritance, this ancestral ground is now half-ruined," Li Qingyi said. The others nodded in agreement. The treasures within the Li Family ancestral ground had been nearly all plundered. "Junior Brother Xu Ping'an, this time you killed Guan Qing, I will report the matter to the sect truthfully. When the time comes, the Yudao Sect will certainly not let you off. Although your talent is very high, I still have the same message—I do not wish for you to be with Qingyi," Li Changfeng said to Xu Ping'an with sudden seriousness. "Big brother..." Li Qingyi was just about to speak, but was once again interrupted by Li Changfeng. "I am telling the truth, Xu Ping'an. You killed Guan Qing, and as one of the four great generals of the Prince's Mansion, Guan Qing's father will certainly not let you off." "Moreover, it's the same with the Yudao Sect; Guan Qing was the Seventh Elder's disciple, and with the Seventh Elder's protective nature, you'll probably face no small trouble. If you're with Qingyi, you will only drag her down," Li Changfeng said. Li Yuanba and Li Tianqi also nodded in agreement. In the past, if Li Qingyi had insisted, the Li Family might have agreed. But now, with Li Qingyi having obtained the True Phoenix Bloodline, she has become the Li Family's only hope. The Li Family will definitely not let Li Qingyi be dragged down by Xu Ping'an. Xu Ping'an smiled, "This is my own grudge, I will absolutely not drag anyone into it. Of course, whatever I want to do, no one can stop me." His words made the foreheads of Li Changfeng and the others furrow. Although they thought Xu Ping'an was talented and very mysterious, they still felt that Xu Ping'an was not worthy of Li Qingyi. "What I want to do, even the Li Family can't stop me now," Li Qingyi said, speaking up. At her words, Li Changfeng and the others were indeed speechless. Indeed! At this moment, Li Qingyi was already at the Third Rank, Fifth Layer Realm, the Li Family's most deserving number one expert. And with her talent, she would continue to rise rapidly. How could the Li Family possibly control her? Thus, Li Changfeng and the others said no more and began to leave the ancestral land. The method of leaving the ancestral land was much simpler; they just needed to crush the jade pendants they carried, and they would be able to leave. Xu Ping'an also left with Li Qingyi. The Li Family had already been waiting outside and were all very anxious to see everyone coming out. After a round of questioning, and upon learning that Li Qingyi had obtained the True Phoenix Bloodline, the Li Family was thoroughly shaken. Li Xuanfeng was even more overjoyed. Of course, Xu Ping'an having slain Guan Qing was also a shock to everyone in the Li Family. The next day, Xu Ping'an returned to the Beichen Sword Sect with Li Qingyi. Upon entering the sect, Xu Ping'an heard some surprising news. The top five, excluding Li Qingyi, had all successfully broken through to the Third Rank. The sixth and seventh had also advanced to the Second Rank, Ninth Layer Peak. Xu Ping'an was somewhat astonished by this news. They had only been away for three days, yet these people had improved so quickly. On inquiry, he learned that the sect had set up a reward mechanism to stimulate these individuals to break through rapidly. Before the sect's grand tournament, for the top ten on the elite list: The first place could receive three Third Rank Superior Grade Jade Spirit Pills every day. The second place could receive two Third Rank Superior Grade Jade Spirit Pills every day. The third place could receive one Third Rank Superior Grade Jade Spirit Pill every day. The fourth place could receive one Third Rank High Grade Heavenly Spirit Pill every day. The fifth place could receive one Third Rank Intermediate Grade Earth Spirit Pill every day. The sixth place could receive one Third Rank Low Grade Mysterious Spirit Pill every day. The seventh place could receive one Second Rank Superior Grade Spirit Origin Pill every day. ... In short, with each rank rise, the rewards became more generous. And anyone could replace the person of the corresponding rank by challenging them and winning, thus obtaining the rewards. Whether it was Jade Spirit Pills, Heavenly Spirit Pills, Earth Spirit Pills, or Mysterious Spirit Pills, all were Third Rank elixirs for enhancing True Yuan. The sect had only one goal: to have these disciples attain higher rankings before the grand tournament of the sect. It had to be said, the sect was really investing heavily this time. Third Rank elixirs, supplying so many every day, was a massive expenditure even for the sect. Of course, the effect was also very significant, as they suddenly had four more Third Rank disciples. After learning this news, Xu Ping'an was amused. It seemed that the Beichen Sword Sect was taking the upcoming grand tournament very seriously.