Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 174: The Test of Sword Intent

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The stele burst forth with intensely formidable Sword Intent fluctuations.

"Is this the Wordless Stele?" People around expressed their curiosity.

"Everyone may now begin the inheritance test," Nangong Bo said with a smile. "Simply place your hand on the stele, and it will draw forth the Sword Intent. The stronger the Sword Intent pressure you withstand, the greater the inheritance reward."

Sword Intent pressure test?

Many in the crowd looked nervous, as most of them had not yet reached the level of understanding Sword Intent.

Of course, there were also those eager to try, obviously full of confidence in themselves.

Xu Ping’an looked towards Shangguan Lingyu and Yu Xianlan, both of whom appeared self-assured.

It seemed both were determined to secure the Meteor Sword Technique for themselves.

However, this was not surprising, as one was a direct disciple of the Immortal Emperor and the other was the daughter of the Immortal Emperor.

Whether in terms of talent or vision, both were top-notch.

Such individuals, placed in the Spirit Realm, would also be astoundingly brilliant.

Therefore, it was only natural for them to think that they deserved the highest inheritance.

But the inheritance of the Heavenly Sword Sect was probably not as simple as they imagined.

"I’ll go first!" At this moment, a young-looking man stepped forward.

All eyes immediately turned to the young man.

"Isn’t he a direct disciple of the Rift Heaven Sect, Song Shunyi? I heard he has reached the peak of the Third Rank."

"Indeed, it’s him. Although the Rift Heaven Sect only ranks fourth in Beishan Prefecture, its strength is still not to be underestimated. Song Shunyi’s ranking in the top three of the sect shows his notable talent."

"Yes, after all, as an outstanding disciple of the Rift Heaven Sect, he should obtain a decent inheritance."

The crowd discussed amongst themselves.

All eyes followed the young man, curious about what kind of inheritance he would receive.

The young man walked confidently up to the stele, feeling the dense Sword Intent emanating from it.

He licked his lips and then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, slowly placed his hand on the stele.

And the instant his hand touched the stele, a terrifying Sword Intent instantly overwhelmed him.

That moment was like a supremely sharp sword penetrating his chest in one stroke.

"Heh-heh!" Song Shunyi gasped for breath, clutching his head and stumbling backward.

"Buzz!" The stele immediately dimmed down.

Everyone immediately understood that the direct disciple of the Rift Heaven Sect had failed.

He couldn’t even withstand the first wave of Sword Intent, which was truly bewildering to them.

"Such a formidable Sword Intent!" Fu Wen exclaimed sincerely.

They too had felt that burst of Sword Intent; though it was not directed at them, they still sensed a bone-chilling murderous intent.

Xu Ping’an nodded. If he was not mistaken, the Sword Intent on it must have been left by the founder of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Hence the exceptionally terrifying Sword Intent.

Shangguan Lingyu and Yu Xianlan both had serious expressions.

This wave of Sword Intent didn’t pose much of a problem for them.

But this was just the first challenge, and there were still nine more to go.

Nangong Bo, on the other hand, watched the scene with a smile.

"You must have realized by now, the inheritance is not so easily obtained," Nangong Bo said with a smile. "Do not overexert yourselves, lest you injure yourselves."

Nangong Shuize and Nangong Tianyin, among others, stood behind him, looking like they were watching a play unfold.

Upon hearing this, some who lacked confidence became even more hesitant.

"I’ll do it!"

Of course, there were also those filled with courage who stepped forward, like a middle-aged man who emerged from the crowd.

"It’s him, the patriarch of the Sima Family, Sima Jianxin!" Someone immediately recognized the man’s identity.

"Indeed, that’s him. I heard he’s a sword fanatic, wholly dedicated to practicing the sword. His cultivation might not be high, only at the Fourth Rank Sixth Layer, but he is said to have made commendable accomplishments in swordmanship."

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"Hmm, he reached the level of Sword Intent at the age of twenty-six, and now, it is said that he has achieved great accomplishment in Sword Intent, not far from entering the Sword Gang Realm."

"Great accomplishment in Sword Intent? Doesn’t that mean he has a very high chance of obtaining the legacy?"

The crowd around burst into discussion once more.

Xu Ping’an also looked towards this Sima Jianxin.

At this moment, Sima Jianxin gave him the feeling of being a sword, with its edge fully exposed.

It had to be said, this person indeed possessed talent in the path of swordsmanship, but talent was not abundant, that was all.

Sima Jianxin walked up to the stele, and his eyes suddenly became incredibly sharp.

"Hum!" Sima Jianxin’s hand touched the stele.

"Clang!" A strong Sword Intent swept over him.

Sima Jianxin’s gaze was like a sword, his fists clenched tightly.

The terrifying Sword Intent struck his mind, causing Sima Jianxin’s body to tremble violently.

However, Sima Jianxin still withstood this wave of Sword Intent.

"He succeeded!" exclaimed the crowd, filled with surprise.

Xu Ping’an did not find this too surprising.

Because this first wave of Sword Intent, no matter how strong, had its limits.

Had Sima Jianxin not managed to withstand the first wave of Sword Intent, then there would be no point in Xu Ping’an even considering the Meteor Sword Technique.

"Hum!" A fluctuation came from the stele.

A small sword lit up on the stele, signifying that Sima Jianxin had passed the first challenge.

Sima Jianxin was pleased and once again pressed his hand towards the stele.

Everyone held their breath, curious about the power of the second wave of Sword Intent.

"Boom!"

Just as Sima Jianxin’s hand touched the stele.

An extremely domineering Sword Intent instantly swept through Sima Jianxin’s mind.

"Pfuh!"

Sima Jianxin spat out a mouthful of blood.

The crowd around felt a jolt of fear.

"This second Sword Intent is five times stronger than the first," someone exclaimed in astonishment.

Xu Ping’an was also taken aback, surprised by the trials of the Heavenly Sword Sect’s legacy.

Based on this trend, the Sword Intent in the sequential legacy would be abnormally terrifying.

"I did not expect the legacy of the so-called Heavenly Sword Sect to be so fearsome. Boy, obtaining the sequential legacy might be quite challenging for you!" Lei Shi’s voice echoed in Xu Ping’an’s mind.

"It is indeed difficult, but not necessarily without chances," Xu Ping’an said to himself.

"Oh? Although the Sword Intent trial does not regard cultivation level but considers Sword Will, it seems your Sword Will is not that strong, is it?" Lei Shi said.

Xu Ping’an smiled, "You will know when the time comes."

Lei Shi, after hearing Xu Ping’an’s words, did not ask further, but he was very curious about what made Xu Ping’an so confident to withstand the Sword Intent inheritance test.

"Failed, huh? As expected, the second trial is more difficult."

"Yes, but I wonder what kind of legacy Situ Jianxin will receive?"

The crowd around was once again buzzing with discussion, curious to see what Situ Jianxin would get.

At this moment, a bright light shone on the stele, and then a beam of brilliance surged into Situ Jianxin’s mind.

"It’s the Grass and Wood Sword Decision, excellent, although it’s a Fourth Rank Sword Decision, it’s a superior-grade one of the Wood Attribute which will greatly benefit my Sword Technique Practice," exclaimed Situ Jianxin, ecstatic.

The crowd around immediately understood that the stele’s gift may not be the best, but it was definitely the most suitable for the person taking the trial.

"Thank you, Commandery Prince," spoke Situ Jianxin with gratitude right away.

"Hahaha, the head of the Situ Family need not be so polite, I said whoever has the capability may claim it," Nangong Bo laughed heartily.

Hearing this, the crowd grew even more excited, their eyes alight with fervor.