Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Xu Ping'an wasn't particularly interested in the Sect competition. As for those elixirs, they were somewhat attractive to him. However, he still had some spirit marrow, so he wasn't lacking in cultivation resources. Of course, if given the opportunity, he wouldn't mind challenging the top five and earning some rewards. At this moment, Xu Ping'an had come to the Sect Disciple affairs office. The one presiding over this place was an Inner Sect Elder of the Sect, named Su Zhan, a Fourth Rank expert. This was someone Xu Ping'an had met once before. When he was promoted to Inner Sect Disciple, it was this person who processed his procedures. Seeing Xu Ping'an's arrival, Su Zhan also showed a trace of surprise. "The time to claim monthly resources has not yet come," the elder glanced at Xu Ping'an and said. "Elder, I'm not here to claim resources, but to be promoted to elite disciple," Xu Ping'an said with a smile. "Elite disciple? If I remember correctly, you were just promoted to Inner Sect last month, don't try to fool this old man," the elder glanced at Xu Ping'an and said with annoyance. "Elder, I really have come for my promotion to elite disciple. If you don't believe me, you'll see once you test me," Xu Ping'an said, still smiling. Indeed, he had just been promoted to Inner Sect last month, not even a month had passed. Anyone else would have chosen not to believe this. The elder, hearing this, finally looked Xu Ping'an properly in the eye and then his brows slightly furrowed. "This is a Sensing Stone, channel your True Yuan into it," Su Zhan instructed. Xu Ping'an didn't hesitate and did as told. He walked up to a large stone, placing his palm on it. The next moment, the stone lit up, with as many as nine red lines. "Eh, the Meridian Opening Realm Ninth Layer, how can it be so fast?" Su Zhan was exceedingly surprised. He almost doubted whether the Sensing Stone was malfunctioning. Xu Ping'an laughed and explained, "I've had some opportunities recently, so the breakthrough came a little quicker." "Since you've really reached the Second Rank Ninth Layer, from today onwards, you are an elite disciple." Su Zhan didn't waste words, handing over to Xu Ping'an the proof of identity as an elite disciple, along with the disciple attire. Of course, his living quarters and resource rewards would also be upgraded accordingly. After handling all the procedures, Xu Ping'an, under Su Zhan's guidance, headed to the highest hall in the Sect to prepare for the ceremony of taking a master. All elite disciples were qualified to choose an elder to be their mentor. Xu Ping'an originally wanted to decline, but then thought better of it. And just as Xu Ping'an was being promoted to elite disciple, the Beichen Sword Sect was thoroughly astounded. Li Qingyi had challenged the number one elite disciple, Long Yan, and defeated him with a single move. An elder had sensed her cultivation level. The Meridian Opening Realm Fifth Layer! This completely stunned the entire Sect. In the grand hall at the very top, several Inner Sect Elders were currently gathered. Li Qingyi stood within the grand hall as well. And above the grand hall, there sat an extremely amiable-looking middle-aged man. This man was dressed in green clothes, handsome in appearance, with a gentle smile on his face that made him seem approachable. At first glance, he seemed to have no aura of authority. But he was the strongest person in the Beichen Sword Sect, the only Fifth Rank, Dugu Tianyu. "Good, good, Intermediate Stage of the Third Rank Fifth Layer Realm, awoken the True Phoenix Physique!" Dugu Tianyu said with a smile. "True Phoenix Physique?" The elders at the scene were suddenly surprised as they looked towards Li Qingyi. No wonder they felt Li Qingyi's aura had changed so much, becoming incomparably noble. It turned out she had awakened the legendary True Phoenix Physique. "Qingyi, that's fantastic, I originally thought you had no chance of success this time, but unexpectedly, you really obtained the True Phoenix Physique," Song Ruoxi said excitedly. She was Li Qingyi's mentor, a Fourth Rank Seventh Layer Realm expert. Li Qingyi was returning to the Sect to fight for an inheritance, which she knew about. She originally didn't hold out much hope and had only given Li Qingyi a low-grade Spirit Sword and some elixirs for support. Unexpectedly, Li Qingyi had really gotten the inheritance, improving by so much all at once. "This is also thanks to the support of my mentor. Of course, being able to receive the inheritance, I must also thank my junior brother Xu Ping'an," Li Qingyi said. "Xu Ping'an? Is that the young man with the Chaos Body?" An elder recalled this person. It had been just over a month since this person joined the Sect. And he had advanced from an Outer Sect Disciple to an Inner Sect Disciple. "Yes, him. Indeed, Xu Ping'an is also a genius. At first, I wanted to temper him by making him an Outer Sect Disciple. Now it seems he has made quite some progress," Dugu Tianyu said with a smile. "With a special Chaos Body, his cultivation naturally increases quickly. It's a pity the time is too short. If he had been included among the elite disciples, he could have ranked in this Sect competition," an elder said. The numerous elders talked over each other; they didn't deny Xu Ping'an's talent, but they knew very little about his actual strength. "Sect Master, I think you are mistaken. Junior brother Ping'an is very strong; he has now reached the Ninth Layer of the Sea-Splitting Realm. Even Guan Qing, a Second Layer Realm Third Rank, is not his match and was slain by him," Li Qingyi stated. "He killed Guan Qing?" An elder exclaimed in surprise. They were quite aware of the information about the elite disciples of the Yudao Sect. Guan Qing's strength was ranked within the top ten of the Yudao Sect, around eighth or ninth. For Xu Ping'an to have killed him was truly beyond their comprehension. "He broke through to the Ninth Layer of the Second Rank?" Dugu Tianyu also expressed surprise. "Yes, junior brother Ping'an should have already been promoted to an elite disciple. Once he breaks through the Third Rank, I'm afraid I won't be his match," Li Qingyi added. Upon hearing this, all of the dozen or so elders were extremely astonished. For the exceedingly proud Li Qingyi to say such a thing was unexpected. After all, she was a Third Rank Fifth Layer Realm! "Qingyi, you must not exaggerate too much, although Xu Ping'an is capable of fighting across ranks, he surely can't bridge such a vast gap," Song Ruoxi said as she looked at Li Qingyi. She found that when Li Qingyi mentioned Xu Ping'an, there was a hint of admiration in her eyes. This shocked her enormously. The past Li Qingyi never truly acknowledged her peers. And now, she actually held admiration for Xu Ping'an? "Interesting, it seems we've all underestimated Xu Ping'an. Oh, speaking of coincidences, Xu Ping'an has arrived. It should be the ceremony for elite disciples to choose their mentors. I wonder whom he will choose as his master," Dugu Tianyu said with a laugh. Upon hearing this, the eleven Inner Sect Elders all looked towards the outside of the great hall. They saw a young man, under the guidance of Su Zhan, entering into the great hall. Li Qingyi also smiled radiantly upon seeing Xu Ping'an. Xu Ping'an, however, looked at everyone with a clueless expression. Why did he feel that the gazes from these people were all very strange? And the person sitting in the chief seat, why was he smiling so lewdly? Yes, Xu Ping'an was referring to Dugu Tianyu. At this moment, Dugu Tianyu was looking at Xu Ping'an with a beaming smile. "Thirty-eight Outer Sect Elders, twelve Inner Sect Elders, one Fifth Rank; is this the strength of the Beichen Sword Sect?" Xu Ping'an suddenly understood in his heart. All the Outer Sect Elders were Third Rank. All the Inner Sect were Fourth Rank. The Fifth Rank was the Sect Master. It could be said that the strength of the Beichen Sword Sect was indeed a super overlord in the Tianlong River region.