Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 116 The Strength of Li Qingyi

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Soon, the seventh and eighth matches also ended smoothly.

Advancing from those two were a disciple of the Eighth Layer Realm from Tyrant Heavenly Sect.

And another was a disciple of the Eighth Layer Realm from Li Huo Sect.

"It’s my turn to go on stage," Li Qingyi said indifferently.

"Be careful!" Xu Ping’an said.

"Okay!" Li Qingyi nodded.

She then floated down onto the arena.

"So beautiful!"

Li Qingyi’s appearance immediately drew the attention of many.

Many people looked towards her, attracted by her beauty and aura.

"It’s her, Li Qingyi from Beichen Sword Sect. If I could be with her, even if I had to shorten my life by ten years, I’d be willing."

"Ten years? I’m willing to shorten my life by twenty."

"I wonder who her opponent will be."

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Many disciples from Li Huo Sect discussed among themselves.

"Swoosh!"

Just then, a figure swept onto the platform above.

"It’s him, Xu Chengyu from Tyrant Heavenly Sect."

Many people around were surprised.

They didn’t expect Li Qingyi’s opponent to be this Xu Chengyu.

Xu Chengyu, a Third Rank Seventh Layer Realm Peak, also possesses an Innate Golden Elemental Body.

One could say he is the closest in strength to Li Qingyi.

Because Li Qingyi is also at the Peak of the Seventh Layer Realm.

"This fight will be interesting. Both of their strengths seem quite matched, unlike the previous fights that were mostly resolved in a single move."

"Yeah, Li Qingyi is also at the peak of the Seventh Layer Realm. I wonder who is more formidable between her and Xu Chengyu."

Continued discussions could be heard within the crowd.

Xu Ping’an was also somewhat surprised.

He didn’t expect Li Qingyi’s opponent to be Xu Chengyu.

Now Xu Chengyu is in for it.

Because Li Qingyi had once said if she met Xu Chengyu in the competition, she would make sure he lost miserably.

"Zhao Tianlong, who do you think will win this fight?" Yu Lin, the Great Elder of Yudao Sect, said teasingly.

"Hmph, of course, our Tyrant Heavenly Sect will win," retorted the Great Elder Shi Tian from Tyrant Heavenly Sect.

"Elder Shi, you may be speaking too soon. Qingyi’s strength is above Xu Chengyu’s," Zhao Tianlong said with a smile.

"Above? How do you know if they haven’t fought yet? Although Li Qingyi is not bad, don’t underestimate Xu Chengyu, and there’s more, a surprise," Shi Tian said with a light laugh.

"Surprise?" Zhao Tianlong was taken aback.

Could it be...

Shi Tian didn’t say a word, just wore a knowing expression.

The crowd also began to speculate that Xu Chengyu must have had a Realm Breakthrough.

If he truly had a breakthrough, Eighth Layer against Seventh Layer, Xu Chengyu’s chances of winning would be much greater.

Xu Chengyu looked at Li Qingyi before him, a proud smile on his face.

He didn’t expect his first opponent to be Li Qingyi.

Good, he would now let Li Qingyi know that he, Xu Chengyu, was the real genius.

"Sister Li, why not just admit defeat? That way I won’t accidentally hurt you later," Xu Chengyu said with a smile.

"Hurt me? I’m afraid you don’t have that ability," Li Qingyi replied with an icy face.

She didn’t have a shred of fondness for Xu Chengyu before her; in fact, she felt repulsion.

"Don’t have that ability? Sister Li, confidence is a good thing, but arrogance can lead to a big loss. Since you don’t believe me, then I’ll just have to show you whether I am qualified," Xu Chengyu said, taking a step forward.

The aura of a Third Rank Eighth Layer burst forth in an instant.

"Third Rank Eighth Layer? He’s broken through?"

The disciples of Li Huo Sect were all astounded.

Long Yan and Zhao Kai were also surprised.

If Xu Chengyu was at the Third Rank Eighth Layer, wouldn’t that mean trouble for Sister Qingyi?

"Haha, isn’t it quite the surprise?" Shi Tian laughed heartily.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianlong’s brow furrowed.

Xu Chengyu had indeed made a breakthrough.

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"Isn’t Li Qingyi in trouble now?"

"Sister Li, do you still think I’m not qualified?" Xu Chengyu said proudly.

He relished the astonished looks all around him.

He was particularly looking forward to the surprised expression on Li Qingyi’s face.

However, the Li Qingyi before him was completely expressionless.

"Make your move, I don’t feel like wasting words with you. I said if I met you in the competition, I would ensure you suffer a crushing defeat," Li Qingyi said.

"Bitch, you’re asking for it!" Xu Chengyu instantly became furious.

The next moment, he threw a punch directly at Li Qingyi.

Xu Chengyu practiced body refining techniques.

When his punch struck out, its power was immensely formidable.

He wanted to show Li Qingyi that he, Xu Chengyu, was no pushover.

However, Li Qingyi didn’t even draw her sword in response to Xu Chengyu’s punch.

With a step, her figure blurred like a phantom, appearing directly behind Xu Chengyu.

With a palm strike, she instantly sent Xu Chengyu flying, causing him to fall face-first into the dirt.

Xu Chengyu didn’t have a chance to react throughout the entire process.

"So fast!"

The crowd was also exclaiming in surprise.

Everyone was shocked by the speed displayed by Li Qingyi.

Great Elder Shi Tian of Tyrant Heavenly Sect also had a surprised look on his face.

"Third Rank Eighth Layer, has Li Qingyi also made a breakthrough?" Shi Tian frowned and said.

The other elders also noted this, all showing surprised expressions.

They hadn’t expected Li Qingyi to have made a breakthrough as well.

Zhao Tianlong, upon seeing this scene, had a wild smile on his face.

"Haha, Elder Tian, didn’t I tell you that you spoke too soon?" Zhao Tianlong burst into laughter.

"Hmph, the match isn’t over yet," Shi Tian snorted.

At this moment, Xu Chengyu stood up again, his face showing shock and unwillingness.

The next instant, he released his True Yuan fully.

A battle saber appeared in his hands, and he immediately slashed viciously at Li Qingyi.

"It’s the Rift Heaven Saber technique from Tyrant Heavenly Sect, Xu Chengyu is getting serious," someone exclaimed.

The Rift Heaven Saber was a Fourth Rank combat technique, incredibly powerful.

With Xu Chengyu’s deployment, coupled with the surge of his metal attribute True Elemental energy, it emanated a terrifyingly dazzling light when he struck.

However, Li Qingyi still did not summon her sharp sword.

Like a flash of lightning, she struck out with her palm, landing it on Xu Chengyu’s chest.

Xu Chengyu’s chest caved in instantly, and then he was sent flying backward.

"Spurt!"

A mouthful of blood spewed out.

Xu Chengyu was seriously injured.

The crowd, upon seeing this scene, was utterly astonished.

Li Qingyi’s strength was formidable—she had beaten Xu Chengyu in mere seconds.

In front of her, Xu Chengyu, at the initial stage of the Third Rank Eighth Layer Realm, had no chance of fighting back at all.

"Defeated!"

Shi Tian had a bitter look on his face.

He hadn’t expected Xu Chengyu to lose.

Upon seeing this scene, the Ninth Prince, Qin Mu, also showed a look of admiration.

Li Qingyi was indeed strong, her strength was probably at least at the Third Rank Ninth Layer.

If it weren’t for Xu Ping’an, such a woman would indeed be suitable to be his consort.

Thinking this, he couldn’t help but glance at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an wasn’t paying attention to Qin Mu’s gaze; he was looking at Li Qingyi on the stage with a faint smile on his face.

This girl didn’t hold back!

Her palm strike had broken three of Xu Chengyu’s ribs.

Xu Chengyu would need a long time to recover from his injuries.

And it was clear that Li Qingyi dealt such a heavy hand because of him.

Li Qingyi’s victory over Xu Chengyu without using her sword also surprised Xu Ping’an.

"It seems her strength has really improved quite a bit," Xu Ping’an mused to himself.