Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 182: Duel to the Death

Shangguan Lingyu glared at Xu Ping’an with a gaze filled with intense anger.

Previously, when she was at the Drunken Fairy Tower, she had already tested Situ Feng, but the attribute he displayed was clearly the Fire Attribute.

Could it be that Xu Ping’an had mastered a third attribute?

"Could it be that this woman made a mistake?" Wu Tianjian also spoke in disbelief.

Without responding, Shangguan Lingyu felt certain that the man before her was Xu Ping’an.

After all, there was no reason for him to randomly utter the name Xu Ping’an.

Moreover, a woman’s intuition told her that the Situ Feng before her was a disguise used by Xu Ping’an.

"Is he Ping’an?" Nangong Tianyin also wore a face full of confusion at this moment.

She was also filled with curiosity about this nephew she had never met before.

In fact, it wasn’t just her, Nangong Shuize and Nangong Tianwen were also very curious.

Even Nangong Bo was sizing up this grandson of his.

Seeing that everyone was looking towards him, Xu Ping’an gave a slight smile and no longer concealed his identity.

With a shake of his body, he reverted back to his original appearance.

The moment Xu Ping’an returned to his real looks, many people in the room immediately became restless, including Zhou Mengyue, Shangguan Lingyu, and Wu Tianjian.

"It really is you." Zhou Mengyue glared intensely at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an had always been her nightmare.

She had thought that by joining the Hehuan Sect, she would be able to escape from Xu Ping’an and far surpass him.

But at the sight of Xu Ping’an now, a wave of fear still surged within her.

The impression Xu Ping’an had left on her before was too profound.

"He looks so much like my fifth sister, he really is her child." Nangong Tianyin exclaimed excitedly.

Nangong Shuize and Nangong Tianwen, among others, were also quite thrilled.

Even Nangong Bo’s gaze towards Xu Ping’an became exceptionally complex.

"Xu Ping’an, you dare to show your face. If so, then you won’t be able to escape no matter what today," Shangguan Lingyu stepped forward and declared.

Xu Ping’an not only took her Immortal Artifact and storage ring.

He had also caused her great loss at the Lei Family, and today, she would not allow Xu Ping’an to leave no matter what.

Seeing Shangguan Lingyu speak, the people all around looked on with faint smiles.

No one expected that Xu Ping’an had also offended Shangguan Lingyu, who was among the top powerhouses of the Sixth Rank.

It appeared that Xu Ping’an was doomed today.

Luo Bing and Song Wen also smirked coldly, clearly thinking that Xu Ping’an had no chance of escaping his doom today.

Xu Ping’an chuckled lightly and looked at Shangguan Lingyu, "Fairy Shangguan, I advise you not to intervene in the matter today."

"I have no intention of meddling with the matters here, but you must come with me," Shangguan Lingyu stated.

"You cannot take me with you," Xu Ping’an said with a laugh.

"With your strength, I fear you won’t be able to stop me," Shangguan Lingyu declared proudly.

"I may not indeed be a match for you, but that doesn’t mean others aren’t. Yu Xianlan, block her for me; I accept your earlier conditions," Xu Ping’an said.

"Okay!" Yu Xianlan agreed without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Lingyu’s face suddenly changed, as she did not expect Yu Xianlan would actually choose to help Xu Ping’an.

"Yu Xianlan, this is a matter of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Please refrain from intervening," Shangguan Lingyu said.

"This is the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, the territory of the Jade Spirit Realm, and since Xu Ping’an is one of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty’s own, that makes him one of the Jade Spirit Realm as well. You tell me, does that count as intervening?" Yu Xianlan retorted.

With those words, Shangguan Lingyu knew that Yu Xianlan had made up her mind.

And with Yu Xianlan there, the chances of her capturing Xu Ping’an were almost impossible.

Although she could hold off Wu Tianjian, there would certainly be Protectors by Yu Xianlan’s side.

If they took action, she feared no one could withstand them.

"Let’s go," Shangguan Lingyu hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up.

As soon as these words came out, there was a buzz of shock across the room.

They had not expected that Shangguan Lingyu would actually give up.

Even less did they expect Yu Xianlan to be so protective of Xu Ping’an.

Seeing Shangguan Lingyu leave, Luo Bing and Song Wen among others all wore faces of disappointment.

Zhou Mengyue, on the other hand, was staring intently at Xu Ping’an, feeling incredibly conflicted inside.

The man she once looked down upon was now supported by a fairy from the Upper Realm.

She simply couldn’t fathom what Xu Ping’an had done to win over Yu Xianlan.

"Are you disappointed that you didn’t have to lift a finger, thinking someone else would take care of me, only to have it all fall through at the last moment?" Xu Ping’an looked at Song Wen and Luo Bing with a smile.

"Hmph, don’t be so smug; you’re just hiding behind Fairy Yu. If you dare, why not fight me in a duel to the death?" Song Wen said with a cold snort.

In his view, Xu Ping’an was just having a stroke of dumb luck.

He was at the Fourth Layer, Fourth Rank of Cultivation, whereas the Xu Ping’an in front of him was only at the Third Layer Realm of the Fourth Rank.

He could defeat him with ease.

"How dare you! This is the Prince’s Mansion," Nangong Tianyin immediately rebuked.

At her words, Song Wen looked at Nangong Tianyin with disdain.

It had come to this point, and he no longer felt the need to pretend.

Nangong Tianyin was furious and was about to take action, but she was stopped by Nangong Bo.

Clearly, Nangong Bo wanted to see how Xu Ping’an would handle the situation.

Xu Ping’an caught on to Nangong Bo’s intentions and said with a smile, "Fine, I’ll fight you to the death, but I don’t fight meaningless battles. Put up a wager first."

"Alright, if you lose, you must hand over the legacy you just acquired," Song Wen said immediately.

He had been worried about not having an opportunity to obtain Xu Ping’an’s legacy, and now that Xu Ping’an was suggesting it himself, how could he refuse?

"And if you lose? My legacy is like a priceless treasure; what could you possibly offer of equal value?" Xu Ping’an asked with a light chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Song Wen’s brow immediately furrowed.

Indeed, he had nothing of equal value to offer.

"This is the treasured Yuling Shield of my Imperial Spirit Sect—a Superior Grade Spiritual Artifact," Song Wen said.

A Superior Grade Spiritual Artifact shield?

A glint of interest flashed in Xu Ping’an’s eyes.

"Not enough; a single Superior Grade Spiritual Artifact in exchange for my Twelfth Rank legacy?" Xu Ping’an chuckled.

Song Wen’s expression grew grave.

The value of a Superior Grade Spiritual Artifact was indeed not comparable to a Twelfth Rank legacy.

"I’ll add this as well—it’s an Immortal Stone I stumbled upon by chance. While I don’t know its specific use, it’s anything but ordinary," Luo Bing stepped forward and said.

Xu Ping’an noticed the Immortal Stone in Luo Bing’s hand and immediately showed a look of astonishment.

Yu Xianlan, who was by his side, was also taken aback.

It was actually the Dragon King Stone, a truly fine item.

This Dragon King Stone was an extremely precious material that could enhance the physical body.

By absorbing the Dragon King Stone, one could forge an Immortal Dragon Physique, unmatched in its tyranny.

Even in the Spirit Realm, this item was exceedingly rare.

However, this stone could not be absorbed by anyone below the Seventh Rank of Cultivation; forceful absorption would only lead to a violent death.

Clearly, Yu Xianlan was aware of the value of this item.

"Alright, I agree. We will use these two items as the wager," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Seeing Xu Ping’an accept, Song Wen by his side immediately became overjoyed.

The legacy was as good as his!