Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 119: Xuanwu Crashing Mountain to Establish Prestige

"Not bad, it seems you’ve really made quite a lot of progress during this time," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Li Qingyi smiled sweetly, "I told you I could make it into the top five, and I definitely will."

Xu Ping’an chuckled, suspecting that this girl was probably still hiding her true strength.

If the people from the Li Huo Sect knew about this, they would probably be so frustrated that they would cough up blood.

The second match of the second round was between Situ Feng and a disciple of the Tyrant Heavenly Sect from the Seventh Layer Realm.

Unsurprisingly, the disciple from the Seventh Layer Realm failed to withstand even a single move from Situ Feng.

The third match was Xu Ping’an’s own battle.

It was still unknown who his opponent would be.

"Swoosh!"

Just then, a figure streaked out, landing squarely on the platform.

"Lei Bao?"

Spectators couldn’t help but cry out in surprise upon this development.

It was unexpected that Lei Bao would be the one to fight in this match.

It was unknown who this guy’s opponent would be.

Xu Ping’an was also somewhat surprised; his opponent turned out to be Lei Bao.

In fact, he had long noticed that Lei Bao had an issue with him.

Most of the reason for this, of course, was because of Li Qingyi.

Now it truly was a narrow road for enemies.

Thinking this, Xu Ping’an helplessly made his way to the platform.

It seemed for this battle, he would need to reveal some of his strength.

"So my opponent is you," Lei Bao said with a disdainful look as he saw Xu Ping’an approaching.

"So it’s him, I’m afraid this is where he stops," someone remarked.

"Most likely, Although his strength isn’t weak, he still can’t compare to Lei Bao. Lei Bao is at the peak of the Third Rank, Ninth Layer Realm, only second to Lei Hu," others chimed in.

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From the high platform, Qin Mu’s eyes gleamed as he saw Xu Ping’an step forward.

Finally, there was a battle that looked interesting.

It was uncertain if Xu Ping’an could defeat Lei Bao.

"Haha, Zhao Tianlong, this match is undoubtedly a sure loss for your Beichen Sword Sect," Shi Tian laughed heartily.

"Elder Shi, I’ll say it again, you are celebrating too early," Zhao Tianlong responded with a cold snicker.

"What? You still think Xu Ping’an can defeat Lei Bao?" Shi Tian asked derisively.

"Anything is possible," Zhao Tianlong retorted.

"You’re just deceiving yourself. If Xu Ping’an can defeat Lei Bao, my Tyrant Heavenly Sect will steer clear of your Beichen Sword Sect from now on," Shi Tian huffed with scorn.

"Let’s hope Elder Shi won’t regret saying that," Zhao Tianlong replied.

Even though Zhao Tianlong spoke confidently, he didn’t feel completely assured inside.

After all, Lei Bao was not Bai Tianling from before.

Whether Xu Ping’an could defeat Lei Bao was indeed an unknown factor.

"Junior Brother Tang, who do you think will win?" Situ Feng asked Tang Yu.

"Of course, Lei Bao. Does Senior Brother Situ think Xu Ping’an has a chance to win?" Tang Yu asked in surprise.

"It’s not impossible, let’s just watch," Situ replied.

For some reason, he always felt that he couldn’t see through Xu Ping’an.

From beginning to end, Xu Ping’an seemed to have never fully displayed his combat power.

As for Xue Wen of the Yudao Sect, he still looked disdainful as ever.

Li Qingyi stood in the direction of the Beichen Sword Sect. Although she didn’t speak, her eyes still held a trace of seriousness.

She certainly believed Xu Ping’an could win, but the opponent was indeed strong.

"I thought it would be Xue Wen that would become my opponent, but it turned out to be you," Lei Bao said with a cold laugh.

"Oh? It seems you’re disappointed?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Indeed a bit disappointed. I wanted to have a good fight, but I didn’t expect my opponent to be you. It seems this match will be won very easily," Lei Bao said with a light laugh.

"Is that so? Then I’m curious to see how easily you win. Make your move," Xu Ping’an smiled.

Immediately, he brought out a Xuanwu Shield in his hand.

Against Lei Bao, a shield was enough.

"Do you really think you can defeat me with just a shield?" Lei Bao said in an amused tone.

"To deal with you, a shield is all that’s needed," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"I really don’t know if you’re overly arrogant or just ignorant, but since that’s the case, let me show you what true power is," Lei Bao roared fiercely.

The next moment, a force of thunder surged from his body.

His figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Xu Ping’an like a bolt of lightning.

He threw a punch, and the Thunder True Elemental burst forth from his fist, its power terrifying beyond measure.

The physical body of Lei Bao was already formidable, and now, by invoking the Thunder True Yuan, his strength became so explosive that the air itself burst.

All the people around gasped in shock.

Such a punch, what a terrifying level of strength it delivered.

It was probably comparable to the full-strength blow of a Third Rank Ninth Layer Realm Demon Beast.

However, faced with this punch, the corners of Xu Ping’an’s mouth curled up into a slight smile.

He directly held up a shield to block.

"Clang!"

Like a thunderbolt striking a bell, a terrifying booming sound erupted.

Xu Ping’an, along with the shield, was pushed back three meters.

Lei Bao, too, was shaken back by the force of the rebound by two meters.

"He blocked it? Xu Ping’an actually blocked that strike?" the crowd exclaimed in astonishment.

How wild that previous punch had been.

Xu Ping’an had merely been knocked back three meters, seemingly unhurt.

Lei Bao too was staring at Xu Ping’an in shock, not expecting him to withstand the punch.

Xu Ping’an then swung his somewhat numb arm, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Lei Bao’s strength was indeed not weak.

That punch just now was indeed very powerful.

Although he had unloaded most of the force, the power transmitted to his body was still strong.

Fortunately, his physical body was also extremely tough, and the remaining power could no longer harm him.

Using movement techniques to retreat and unload the force, barely any power actually reached him.

"Is that the extent of your strength? It looks like you can’t hurt me!" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"You’re seeking death!" Lei Bao was instantly enraged.

The next moment, he charged directly at Xu Ping’an.

His fists came down on Xu Ping’an like a torrential storm.

Meanwhile, Xu Ping’an’s shield moved swiftly, blocking all of Lei Bao’s punches.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The sound of Lei Bao’s fists hitting the shield continuously echoed on the platform.

Each sound was like a booming gong.

Yet Xu Ping’an blocked all of Lei Bao’s attacks without receiving the slightest injury.

This filled Lei Bao with indignant rage.

He was actually evenly matched with a Third Rank Sixth Layer Realm?

"Xuanwu Crashing Mountain!"

Just as Lei Bao’s anger surged.

Xu Ping’an seized the opportunity, and the Xuanwu Crashing Mountain strike hit directly.

Lei Bao immediately mustered all his True Yuan to defend.

"Boom!"

However, the power of Xu Ping’an was too terrifying, and at the moment his shield hit Lei Bao’s body.

He was like a man struck by a giant bull, sent flying backward in an instant.

"Pfft!"

Lei Bao spat out a mouthful of fresh blood violently.

He nearly tumbled off the platform, eventually steadying himself at the edge.

But that collision still left him with serious injuries.

"So strong! Even Lei Bao was injured by that collision; how powerful was that strike?" someone shouted in awe.

Before, from behind the River Mountains Map, they hadn’t felt the true power of that strike.

But now, as Xu Ping’an performed it before their eyes, they truly felt the terror of the blow.

"That strike contained immense Bursting Force; it could outright kill a Third Rank Seventh Layer Realm, and a Third Rank Fifth Layer would likely be crushed to a pulp," Yu Lin couldn’t help but exclaim.

At this statement, the other elders’ faces turned to expressions of shock and awe.

That terrifying?