Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 118 Defeating Ji Lin

"Li Qingyi’s opponent turned out to be Ji Lin; looks like this is where Li Qingyi will be stopped."

"Yes, Brother Ji Lin is at the late phase of the Ninth Layer Realm, Third Rank. He’s ranked third in our Li Huo Sect, especially with his Ji family swordsmanship, which is unpredictable."

"Although Li Qingyi is not weak, and quite beautiful, the difference in strength is clear. She is undoubtedly going to lose."

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Many disciples from the Li Huo Sect discussed animatedly.

Clearly, they all believed that Li Qingyi stood no chance against Ji Lin.

In this battle, Ji Lin was sure to win.

"Li Qingyi is probably going to lose," said Lei Bao from Tyrant Heavenly Sect with a smile.

"Losing is normal; Li Qingyi is just at the Eighth Layer. No matter how strong she is, there’s a limit," Lei Hu coldly stated.

"What a pity. I didn’t get to face her. Sparring with such a beauty would have been thrilling," Lei Bao said with a laugh.

Lei Hu chuckled and shook his head, "It seems that Li Qingyi has taken a liking to that fellow called Xu Ping’an."

"Hmph, although his strength is not bad, that’s only when compared to them. In our eyes, his strength is just mediocre. Even the gap within the same level is huge," Lei Bao sneered with disdain.

He didn’t take Xu Ping’an seriously at all.

Lei Hu nodded in agreement.

Yes! The gap even within the same level was enormous.

He and Lei Bao were among the top existences within the Ninth Layer Realm, and together, they could even fight against a Fourth Rank, First Layer Realm.

So, in their eyes, Xu Ping’an’s strength truly didn’t amount to much.

Over at Yudao Sect, Xue Wen also showed disdain.

Whether Ji Lin or Li Qingyi won or lost didn’t matter to him; he didn’t believe that either could pose a threat to him.

"Sister Apprentice Qingyi actually ended up facing Ji Lin; this is going to be problematic," Long Yan couldn’t help but say.

"Yes, Sister Apprentice Qingyi may have broken through to the Eighth Layer, but Ji Lin is at the late phase of the Ninth Layer after all. Advancing from the top sixteen to the top eight will be quite difficult," Zhao Kai nodded and said.

Xu Ping’an, however, appeared entirely composed.

He believed that Li Qingyi would certainly not lose to Ji Lin.

Of course, Ji Lin was also a formidable opponent; even he would need to adopt a serious attitude to contend with him.

"Sister Apprentice Li, ready to concede?" Ji Lin looked at Li Qingyi, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes, and spoke politely.

"The one who should be conceding is you," Li Qingyi said indifferently, but her words were extremely haughty.

"Sister Apprentice Li, you’re too proud. Do you really think you can defeat me?" Ji Lin shook his head.

"Let’s begin. After today, you will remember me, Li Qingyi, for more than just my appearance," Li Qingyi said as she waved her hand, and a low-grade Spirit Sword appeared in it.

The next moment, her momentum burst forth, and Sword Qi erupted instantaneously, sweeping through the surroundings.

"So strong!"

The disciples of Li Huo Sect were all astonished.

The aura bursting forth from Li Qingyi seemed no weaker than a Third Rank, Ninth Layer!

"You have some skill, but it’s not enough," Ji Lin coldly huffed, his gaze becoming more solemn.

It had to be acknowledged, the sharp Sword Qi emanating from Li Qingyi was something even he dared not underestimate.

Third Rank, Eighth Layer, and yet she exuded such momentum; Li Qingyi proved herself worthy of being a Second Grade True Phoenix Physique.

"No offense intended," Ji Lin said as he summoned a sword into his hand with a gesture.

He flashed forward, appearing directly in front of Li Qingyi.

The Sharp Sword in his hand slashed down with both power and scope, splitting mountains and cutting rivers.

The Ji family’s Mountain-Splitting Sword Decision favored an overpowering and fierce style.

At this moment, with one sword slash carrying a fierce and dominant Sword Qi, the very air seemed to be torn apart.

"How powerful, the Mountain-Splitting Sword Decision is terrifying," people exclaimed from the crowd.

They were all impressed by Ji Lin’s display of overwhelming strength.

However, his sword slash failed to hit Li Qingyi.

Li Qingyi’s figure had vanished, leaving only an afterimage in her place.

"What?"

Ji Lin was startled.

But in the next moment, his pupils shrank, and he suddenly looked up above his head.

He saw a Sharp Sword rapidly enlarging before his eyes.

This sword carried an overbearing Sword Qi, and was also imbued with an extremely powerful Sword Momentum, pressing down fiercely.

Under the pressure of this Sword Momentum, Ji Lin had nowhere to dodge.

"Sword Momentum realm! Li Qingyi’s control over Sword Momentum has clearly reached Great Accomplishment," someone exclaimed.

The Great Elder of the Tyrant Heavenly Sect, Shi Tian, and the Great Elder of the Yudao Sect, Yu Lin, also showed surprised faces.

Li Qingyi had actually reached Great Accomplishment in Sword Momentum?

The talents present had more or less entered the threshold of Sword Momentum.

But those who truly reached Great Accomplishment were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Even Ji Lin had only attained a minor accomplishment in Sword Momentum.

The fact that Li Qingyi had achieved Great Accomplishment in Sword Momentum meant that the oppressive force of her sword was not something ordinary people could withstand.

Ji Lin, too, faced this critical moment, hurriedly parried with his sword horizontally.

"Clang!"

Li Qingyi’s sword edge struck Ji Lin’s sword blade.

The terrifying impact caused Ji Lin’s legs to buckle, forcing him to kneel on one knee on the ground.

"So strong!"

Many in the audience couldn’t help exclaiming.

Li Qingyi’s strength was too formidable—she had actually suppressed Ji Lin.

"Get lost!"

Ji Lin was also furious at this moment.

His True Yuan exploded in a frenzy, directly repelling Li Qingyi.

"Mountain-Splitting Sword Decision third stance, Sword Open Mountain Rivers!"

Ji Lin roared, his True Yuan surged wildly, gathering in the long sword in his hand.

A sword slashed down, creating a gigantic Sword Radiance over thirty meters long.

This sword, as if splitting mountains and rivers, bore down on Li Qingyi with a fierce and overwhelming momentum like nothing could stand in its path.

"He even used Sword Open Mountain Rivers? That’s Brother Ji Lin’s signature move," a disciple of the Li Huo Sect exclaimed in surprise.

The leader of the Li Huo Sect was also surprised.

Ji Lin was actually forced to this point?

However, Li Qingyi looked indifferent, watching the approaching sword.

"Stack Waves Sword Technique, the Twelfth Layer of Stack Waves!"

Li Qingyi struck with her sword horizontally, instantly breaking through Ji Lin’s Sword Radiance.

"What?"

Ji Lin was shocked.

"Sputter!"

However, in the next moment, Li Qingyi’s figure appeared directly in front of him.

A sword pierced through his left shoulder.

"You lost!" Li Qingyi withdrew her sword, declaring coldly.

Ji Lin’s face turned iron blue in an instant.

"I’ve lost, thank you, Junior Sister Li, for showing mercy," Ji Lin, after calming his expression, sighed.

The sword stroke Li Qingyi had just executed could have pierced through his heart, and even though she had injured his left shoulder in the end, she had clearly held back, leaving a shallow wound.

"I announce that in this match, Li Qingyi of the Beichen Sword Sect is the victor," announced the Great Elder of the Li Huo Sect.

As these words were spoken, the entire place was abuzz with commotion.

Li Qingyi had actually won, and it seemed quite effortlessly at that.

This scene made Tang Yu, Situ Feng, and the brothers Lei Hu and Lei Bao all look grave.

"Li Qingyi’s movement technique and swordsmanship are both very strong. Although her cultivation is weak, she has a special physique with True Yuan that’s more profound than ordinary people. I’m afraid her strength is at least that of the Third Rank, Ninth Layer Peak," Situ Feng said.

Tang Yu nodded, "We cannot underestimate the Beichen Sword Sect this time!"

It seemed they had yet another formidable competitor.