Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 126: Battle with Lei Hu

Li Qingyi’s battle against Situ Feng was going to be a difficult one for her.

After all, she had basically confirmed that Situ Feng’s cultivation had already broken through to the Fourth Rank level.

However, Li Qingyi had already secured a top-five ranking, so the outcome of this battle wouldn’t affect her too much.

"Just do your best!" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Don’t worry, I’ll give it my all," Li Qingyi replied with a smile.

She then landed on the arena stage.

Situ Feng also stood with his hands behind his back, stepping onto the stage in mid-air, his figure elegant and handsome.

Walking in mid-air was indeed a hallmark of the Fourth Rank.

"So handsome!" Many female disciples suddenly exclaimed, their faces showing infatuation.

It had to be said that Situ Feng was indeed very handsome.

But Li Qingyi’s expression remained cold and indifferent, showing no fluctuations from Situ Feng’s arrival.

"Junior Sister Li, please offer me some guidance," Situ Feng said with a smile, bowing slightly in a cultured manner.

"Let’s decide the outcome with one move, if I cannot defeat you with this sword strike, I will concede," Li Qingyi said coldly.

On hearing this, Situ Feng smiled wryly and nodded, "Alright, we’ll do as Junior Sister Li says."

Following that, Situ Feng made a gesture for Li Qingyi to proceed.

Li Qingyi didn’t hesitate in the slightest, as her Sword Intent burst forth and her figure seemed to move without any wind.

"Chirp!"

Her bloodline power erupted, and a phoenix cry rang out.

In the next instant, the shadow of an immense Fire Phoenix appeared behind her.

Li Qingyi held her Sharp Sword, wielding it like a shadow.

"Crimson Phoenix Sword Art, First Form, Phoenix’s Cry to the Nine Heavens!" Li Qingyi let out a soft cry.

She brandished her sword downward.

The huge Fire Phoenix instantly merged into her body, accompanying the slash she unleashed.

The sword strike, containing a powerful Sword Intent, transformed into a Fire Phoenix that rapidly moved towards Situ Feng.

This Fire Phoenix carried an enormously terrifying power fluctuation.

Everywhere it passed, the exceedingly hard rocks of the arena melted, turning a scorched black.

Beneath the Fourth Rank, there were hardly a few who could withstand this sword strike.

"So powerful!" The crowd exclaimed in shock.

The might of this sword strike was somewhat terrifying.

The elders on the stage were also astonished.

The True Phoenix bloodline, coupled with the Fire Phoenix Sword Intent, made the power of this strike hardly bearable for an ordinary Third Rank.

Situ Feng’s eyes became serious, and a Sharp Sword appeared in his hand.

"Riding the Wind Sword Art, Third Form, Soaring Upwards!" Situ Feng shouted loudly.

In the next moment, he too unleashed a sword strike of great accomplishment.

"Boom!"

A startling colossal noise.

The entire void instantly shattered.

Li Qingyi’s Fire Phoenix was cut in half, but Situ Feng’s attack also disintegrated.

The two were almost evenly matched.

"Too strong, Li Qingyi actually matches up against Fourth Rank brother Situ Feng," someone commented.

"Indeed very strong, but brother Situ Feng must not have used his full strength," another stated.

…

Many Li Huo Sect disciples spoke in astonishment.

Although Situ Feng didn’t use his full strength, the fact that Li Qingyi could match him surprised many.

"I lost," Li Qingyi conceded frankly.

Then, without looking back, she swept away from the arena.

Xu Ping’an smiled slightly; Li Qingyi was always this decisive.

But this was also good; at least she wouldn’t get injured.

"Do you feel the gap?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"Yes, there is indeed a gap, and not a small one at that. He must have a lot more strength that he hasn’t used. I’m no match for him, but give me some time, and the result may not be the same," Li Qingyi said with determination in her eyes.

"I believe in you. Now, it’s my turn," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Having said that, he directly leapt towards the arena.

At the same time, Lei Hu also jumped onto the arena stage.

The whole arena shook violently.

Lei Hu was likewise at the Fourth Rank, First Layer Realm.

At this moment, the physical strength of Lei Hu was extremely domineering, not the slightest bit inferior to Xu Ping’an’s.

Xu Ping’an looked towards Lei Hu and, with a gesture of his hand, the Sunrise Sword appeared in his grasp.

Seeing the sword in Xu Ping’an’s hand, Lei Hu immediately laughed and said, "You’re not using the shield anymore?"

"There’s no need. With your strength, I’m definitely not able to beat you with a shield, so I might as well be straightforward and use a sword," Xu Ping’an replied with a smile.

"But even with a sword, you still can’t be my match. If you had not drawn your sword, there might have been a chance, but now that you have, it will be difficult for you to defeat me," Lei Hu said, laughing.

"How would I know if I don’t give it a try?" Xu Ping’an said, smiling.

"It seems you’re quite confident. Then let me see just how far you’ve cultivated your swordsmanship," Lei Hu bellowed.

He didn’t summon any weapons, just stepped forward, and instantly appeared in front of Xu Ping’an.

A fist smashed out, the Bursting Mountain Fist.

The power was so devastating it seemed to crush the heavens and split the earth, sweeping toward Xu Ping’an.

This punch was also accompanied by a terrifying Fist Momentum, which could not possibly be dodged.

Xu Ping’an’s gaze sharpened as he felt the formidable power of the punch. He did not dare to neglect it.

He slashed with his sword, and Sword Qi instantly spread in all directions.

"Boom!"

The horrifying Sword Qi collided with Lei Hu’s fist, exploding instantly.

Lei Hu was forced back three steps.

Xu Ping’an, however, was blasted back thirty feet by the shockwave.

It had to be said that Lei Hu’s attack was indeed very strong.

He had used the third strike of the Thunder Sword, yet had gained no advantage at all.

"If that is the extent of your strength, then you’ve lost," Lei Hu sneered.

The next moment, terrifying thunder covered his entire body instantly.

Thunder True Elemental surged, gathering around his fist.

"This is the Thunder Fist. Xu Ping’an is really going to lose this time," someone exclaimed.

Many spectators showed a look of surprise.

Xu Ping’an too felt the terrible power permeating from Lei Hu’s fist.

"Sky-breaking Sword Technique, second form, Sea Cleaver!" Xu Nian didn’t hesitate. His sword momentum reached great accomplishment, and he slashed out with his sword.

A sky-shocking Sword Radiance flashed instantly.

"Thunder Fist, first form, Thunder Burst!" Lei Hu roared with a punch.

His fearsome Thunder instantly turned into a thunder fist that collided with Xu Ping’an’s Sword Radiance.

"Boom!"

The two forces clashed.

Xu Ping’an’s Sword Radiance held only for a moment before shattering.

Lei Hu’s Thunder Fist continued to sweep towards Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an frowned and slashed out with his sword again.

Only then did he manage to dissolve Lei Hu’s punch.

"Haha, you’ve lost. I only used seventy percent of my strength, and you couldn’t stop it," Lei Hu laughed heartily.

The audience on the platform shook their heads as well.

The gap in cultivation was too great, and such a vast difference was not so easily bridged.

Xu Ping’an shook his head reluctantly.

"It seems I can’t defeat you without showing a portion of my true strength. Well then, let me show you my real swordsmanship," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

The next moment, he took a step forward.

An overwhelming Sword Intent swept across the entire field instantly.

Every Sharp Sword in the training field began to tremble violently.

In the void above, countless Sharp Swords buzzed.

Under the surge of Sword Intent, Xu Ping’an was like a Sword Immortal awakening.

"Sword Intent? He has actually stepped into the realm of Sword Intent, and not only did he make an entry, but he also reached the minor accomplishment stage?"

Mo Qingtian, the Sect Leader of Li Huo Sect, exclaimed from the platform.

The rest of the audience was also astonished beyond measure.

Sword Intent at minor accomplishment?