Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 178 What Qualifications Do You Have

The first wave of Sword Intent directly descended, and Yu Xianlan was unaffected in the slightest.

The surrounding crowd was not surprised by this.

Then came the second, third, and fourth waves. Yu Xianlan easily withstood them all.

The expressions of the people around began to show astonishment.

Although they felt that it wouldn’t be difficult for Yu Xianlan to pass these tests, they hadn’t expected her to do so with such ease, breezing through four levels.

Xu Ping’an, however, was not surprised by this.

Next, the fifth, sixth, and seventh waves of Sword Intent came, and Yu Xianlan continued to bear them with unmatched ease.

This left the crowd agape with amazement.

During the fifth and sixth waves of Sword Intent, many present began to falter, feeling headaches splitting their skulls.

By the seventh wave of Sword Intent, numerous powerful individuals even began to vomit blood.

Nevertheless, when Yu Xianlan faced the eighth wave of Sword Intent, she finally started to show signs of discomfort.

As the ninth wave of Sword Intent emerged, Yu Xianlan seemed overwhelmed, her soul trembling.

Xu Ping’an knew that Yu Xianlan had reached her limit.

The ninth wave of Sword Intent, a Twelfth Rank inheritance.

To everyone present, this was already a defiance of the heavens.

As expected, after surmounting the ninth wave of Sword Intent, Yu Xianlan gave up on attempting the tenth wave.

In the end, she obtained a combat technique of the Twelfth Rank of Immortal Law.

Everyone around showed extreme envy; a Twelfth Rank Immortal Law, after all, was something beyond their wildest dreams.

To Xu Ping’an, this all seemed well within the bounds of reason.

As the daughter of the Immortal Emperor, Yu Xianlan had certainly endured her fair share of trials at this level of Sword Intent before.

So it was only logical that she could withstand nine waves of Sword Intent.

"How about that? I was right, wasn’t I? This is a fairy descending to earth, of exceptional aptitude. You’re just a commoner covered in makeup," Xu Ping’an said with a light laugh, looking at Zhou Mengyue.

Zhou Mengyue’s face flushed with extreme embarrassment.

She wanted to retort, but found that anything she said would be weak and ineffective.

Yu Xianlan’s aptitude indeed made everyone present feel inferior and ashamed.

"Hmph, although Fairy Yu is incredibly gifted, this does not mean that Junior Sister Zhou is inferior," Luo Bing immediately said.

"Exactly, for all we know, your talent might not even compare to Junior Sister Zhou’s," the Chief Disciple from the Imperial Spirit Sect chimed in at once.

"Really? It seems you’re not convinced. Fine, let’s settle this once and for all. Fairy Shangguan, would you be interested in giving it a try?" Xu Ping’an said, looking towards Shangguan Lingyu.

The latter’s eyebrows furrowed slightly; she showed no interest in acknowledging him.

"Haha, Situ Feng, she obviously can’t be bothered with you," Luo Bing laughed heartily.

Many people around also looked at Xu Ping’an as if watching a joke.

Xu Ping’an, for his part, was not surprised by this reaction.

Yu Xianlan listened to him for the sake of the Innate Dao Principle.

As for Shangguan Lingyu, she had nothing to ask of him; in fact, if she knew his true identity, she would probably be eager to kill him right away.

"Fairy Shangguan, don’t you want to obtain the Heavenly Sword Treasured Tome and the Meteor Sword Technique, the secret technique of the Heavenly Sword Sect’s inheritance?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

At these words, Shangguan Lingyu was momentarily stunned and then looked at ’Situ Feng’ in surprise: "How do you know about Meteor Sword Technique?"

Meteor Sword Technique?

Many people around looked intrigued, yet they could guess that this so-called Meteor Sword Technique was probably the most precious inheritance within the Heavenly Sword Stele.

That is, the aforementioned sequence inheritance.

"I have always liked reading ancient books since I was young, and in them, I’ve read about the Heavenly Sword Sect. So I thought Fairy Shangguan would also be aware of this and very interested in the Meteor Sword Technique," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Shangguan Lingyu was skeptical but said to ’Situ Feng,’ "I do want to obtain the Meteor Sword Technique, but why should I follow your orders?"

"Exactly, who are you that Fairy Shangguan should listen to you?" the Chief Disciple called Song Wen from the Imperial Spirit Sect immediately said with a cold laugh.

"Since you mentioned it, I’ll give it a try," Shangguan Lingyu said and then stepped forward.

Song Wen’s face instantly turned ashen. "Didn’t you say you wouldn’t listen to him? Why are you still trying?"

Yet Xu Ping’an merely gave a slight smile.

In fact, he knew Shangguan Lingyu would definitely agree because Yu Xianlan had just made an attempt.

If there was anyone present who could capture her interest, it would only be Yu Xianlan.

Shangguan Lingyu was indeed competitive, so since Yu Xianlan had made her move, she inevitably harbored the thought of competing with her.

Now was the best time to act.

"Fairy, please!" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Next, Shangguan Lingyu stepped forward to the stele and placed her hand upon it.

Sword Intent assaulted her, but Shangguan Lingyu was more relaxed.

After all, Shangguan Lingyu possessed the Chaotic Sword Body, which is considered the strongest physique in the way of the sword.

Therefore, apart from Xu Ping’an, Shangguan Lingyu was the person most likely to obtain the inheritance sequence.

The third passage, the fourth, the fifth...

Soon, she had also breached the eighth Sword Intent.

The surrounding crowd was incredulous. Could she really break through the tenth?

Just then, the ninth Sword Intent descended.

Shangguan Lingyu finally felt the pressure, yet she managed to withstand this ninth Sword Intent.

But by now, her complexion had turned somewhat pale.

The ninth passage... could she truly succeed?

The crowd held their breath, each filled with a hint of expectation.

Finally, the tenth sequence of Sword Intent came, and Shangguan Lingyu’s complexion changed instantly.

This wave of Sword Intent was the Meteor Sword Intent, something she couldn’t possibly bear.

Spurt!

A mouthful of fresh blood spewed out.

Shangguan Lingyu staggered back three steps, signaling her failure.

Shangguan Lingyu looked at the stele in front of her and helplessly shook her head, then accepted the Twelfth Rank inheritance from the stele.

"What a pity, just one step away from the inheritance sequence."

The crowd sighed.

Xu Ping’an was also slightly astonished; Shangguan Lingyu had done quite well to reach this point, no wonder she was taken as a direct disciple by Ling Qingyao.

"How about it, Zhou Mengyue, are you convinced now? This is what truly qualifies as a fairy, while you are nothing more than a slightly attractive furnace cauldron that could be picked by anyone at any time," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

His words were unapologetic, piercing straight into Zhou Mengyue’s heart.

She naturally knew why these people were protecting her, didn’t she?

What Xu Ping’an said was right; she was merely a furnace cauldron.

It was also the fate she was desperately trying to escape.

"Situ Feng, what nonsense are you spouting? Junior Sister Zhou is the direct disciple of the sect master of Hehuan Sect. What right does a mere Li Huo Sect disciple have to mock others?" Song Wen relentlessly argued.

"Exactly, what does the high talent of these two fairies have to do with you?" Nangong Tianlan chimed in.

Many people around them nodded in agreement, believing that Situ Feng had no right to look down on Zhou Mengyue.

Xu Ping’an gave a slight smile and turned to Zhou Mengyue, "Is that what you think too?"

"That’s right, I admit I’m not equal to these two fairies, but what right do you have to judge me?" Zhou Mengyue said coldly.

The surrounding crowd nodded in agreement.

"What if I told you I could obtain the inheritance sequence?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

At these words, everyone in the room turned to look at Xu Ping’an in surprise.

However, it was soon followed by peals of laughter throughout the hall.