Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

The martial training ground was buzzing with noise. Outer Sect disciples and Inner Sect disciples had almost all gathered here. Elite disciples had also nearly all arrived. At this moment, on a high platform in the martial training ground, stood several youths of exceptional temperament. These were none other than the elite disciples of the Beichen Sword Sect. Among them, Long Yan had his arms crossed over his chest, looking utterly indifferent. Tang Tianhen, on the other hand, had the air of a graceful and dashing scholar, appearing as if he was a well-read student. Zhao Kai was tall and sturdy, wearing a red battle robe and radiating a thick aura of bloodthirsty fierceness. Besides these three prodigies, there were also two women. The sixth-ranked Wang Feifei and the seventh-ranked Sun Yan. Both were beauties who attracted numerous gazes. Chen Tianqing was among them, looking extremely grim at the moment, with even a hint of poison and resentment in his eyes. He had spent half a month recovering from his injuries after the last battle with the Xu Family and had only recently gotten better. As soon as he returned to the Sect, he heard that Xu Ping'an had become an elite disciple and was even challenging Tong Shan, which made him furious. "Long Yan, I didn't expect you to come. I thought you would be fully engaged in closed-door cultivation after losing to Li Qingyi last time," Tang Qingheng said with a teasing smile. "With Li Qingyi awakening the True Phoenix Bloodline and reaching the cultivation of Third Rank Fifth Layer, even if I continue to cultivate, I can't catch up. As for you, it seems you actually had the time to come here to enjoy the show," Long Yan remarked lightly after glancing at Tang Qingheng. "Cultivation also requires periods of relaxation. I've just had a breakthrough, so I thought I might as well come and relax while watching the excitement," Tang Qingheng replied with a smile. "Breakthrough? Have you reached the Meridian Opening Realm, Second Layer Initial Stage?" Long Yan asked with some surprise. "Haven't you also had a breakthrough? With so many elixirs given by the Sect, it would be embarrassing not to," Tang Qingheng said with a laugh. That's right, Long Yan had also broken through to the Third Rank Second Layer. The Sect provided them with superior grade elixirs for the Third Rank every day, so with abundant resources and their own talents, their cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. "Zhao Kai is also close to making a breakthrough, it's not far off from reaching the Second Rank," Tang Qingheng commented, glancing at Zhao Kai nearby. Zhao Kai gave the two of them a cold look and didn't respond, just snorted dismissively. His goal was these two people in front of him, waiting until he broke through to the Third Rank Second Layer before challenging them. "Speaking of which, what's the story with this Xu Ping'an? He actually dares to challenge Tong Shan?" Wang Feifei asked with a smile. "I do know a bit about this person. It's only been a little over a month since he joined the Sect, and he's gone from the Qi and Blood Realm Seventh Layer to the current Sea-Splitting Realm Ninth Layer, quite monstrous," Tang Qingheng said with a smile. "Over a month, breaking through so much? That really is monstrous. Even with enough resources, that's still terrifying," Sun Yan couldn't help but say. "What's most important isn't this, but that he killed Guan Qing!" Tang Qingheng dropped another bombshell. "What?" As soon as this statement came out, all the elite disciples were shocked. Even Zhao Kai, who had always been indifferent, showed a look of surprise. Who was Guan Qing? A disciple of the Yudao Sect, ranked eighth, at the Peak of the Meridian Opening Realm Second Rank. Even if they faced Guan Qing, they might not necessarily be able to win. And Xu Ping'an actually killed Guan Qing? "Really? How could he, at the Second Rank Ninth Layer, possibly kill Guan Qing?" Wang Feifei still couldn't believe it. "It's true, but he used a special method that cannot be replicated, a combat technique, but still, it's terrifying. And it's said that he has cultivated the Sky-breaking Sword Decision," Tang Qingheng said. Everyone was once again astonished. The Sky-breaking Sword Decision? Xu Ping'an had actually succeeded in cultivating the Sky-breaking Sword Decision? This was inconceivable. Long Yan and Zhao Kai wore serious expressions. "It seems he is a monster. I wonder if he will use the Sky-breaking Sword Decision today?" Sun Yan said, her eyes filled with intense interest. "I'm not interested in the Sky-breaking Sword Decision. I hope he's handsome. If he's a good-looking junior brother, maybe we can have a wonderful session of dual cultivation," Wang Feifei said with a laugh. Only Tang Qingheng laughed and said, "Then it's probably not your turn, as I've heard he's on very good terms with Li Qingyi." "That's not necessarily the case; what if Li Qingyi doesn't fancy him? I still have a chance," Wang Feifei said confidently, flipping her hair. The others also had a look of helplessness on their faces. Chen Tianqing, who was standing to the side, clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with endless fury. Why was this Xu Ping'an receiving such regard from these people? By what right? He should be the one receiving such honors; he was the true favored son of heaven. Not far away, among the Inner Sect disciples, Zhou Mengyue also had a complicated look on her face. Xu Ping'an had become an elite disciple? And he was challenging Tong Shan, the fifth-ranked elite disciple? Even Wang Feifei had mentioned dual cultivation with him? The gap between him and herself was getting wider and wider! What would have happened if she had not betrayed Xu Ping'an back then? With the affection Xu Ping'an had for her, could they have gone further than now? Such thoughts flashed through Zhou Mengyue's mind. "Look, Li Qingyi is here, she actually came," someone suddenly exclaimed. At that moment, all the disciples turned their eyes towards Li Qingyi. No one expected Li Qingyi to actually come to watch the battle. What did this imply? Could the rumors be true? Did Xu Ping'an and Li Qingyi share a strong relationship? "I can't believe she really came; she's not one for crowded events. Feifei, looks like you really might not stand a chance," Sun Yan expressed in surprise. Long Yan, Tang Qingheng, and Zhao Kai were also somewhat astonished. The appearance of Li Qingyi was unexpected to everyone. Li Qingyi stood there silently, yet she was the most dazzling presence of them all. Noble, beautiful, aloof... "Now I'm even more curious about this Xu Ping'an. A man who can catch Li Qingyi's interest is someone I've never seen before," Wang Feifei said. Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Chen Tianqing observed Li Qingyi with a complicated gaze, his jealousy towards Xu Ping'an growing even stronger. On the combat stage, Tong Shan was also surprised by Li Qingyi's arrival. At that moment, his gaze was cold as he looked forward. Xu Ping'an still had not appeared, and the appointed time was almost upon them. "Could this guy have gotten cold feet and not dared to show up?" a disciple wondered aloud. No one responded, but everyone thought it was a possibility. On the high platform, nine out of the twelve Inner Sect Elders had arrived. The presence of Dugu Tianyu himself was also a surprise to everyone. "How can this guy still not have shown up?" Elder Tang frowned. "Let's wait a bit longer, the time hasn't come yet," the Great Elder Zhao Tianlong said solemnly. "He's here!" suddenly laughed Dugu Tianyu, his expression turning curious. The many elders all turned their eyes toward the entrance of the martial field, their brows furrowing the next moment. Many disciples also saw Xu Ping'an, looking bewildered. "What's that he's carrying on his back? A pot?" "Are you blind? That's a shield!" the disciples discussed. "Is that Xu Ping'an? He's quite handsome, but what's with the shield on his back?" Wang Feifei said, clearly baffled. Tang Qingheng and the others all shook their heads. Xu Ping'an, with a meteorite shield on his back, was making his way step by step.