Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 265 Shangguan Lingyu’s Breakthrough

Sword Storm Technique!

This was a technique originally created by Xu Ping’an during Ling Qingyao’s time, and Xu Ping’an had once given guidance on it as well.

Therefore, in Shangguan Lingyu’s eyes, even if Xu Ping’an had received the inheritance from that person, he should not be able to execute this move.

After all, this move was created by her master and with the status of that person, it should not be possible to pass on a disciple’s technique to someone else.

At this moment, endless sword threads formed a hurricane behind Shangguan Lingyu, from which an unparalleled and terrifying aura emanated.

This sword had nearly depleted all of Shangguan Lingyu’s True Yuan.

One could imagine just how terrifying the power of this sword was.

Xu Ping’an’s expression also became solemn, as he felt a tremendous threatening aura from this sword.

A slight misstep, and he might also suffer a disastrous defeat.

It must be said, Shangguan Lingyu truly was a genius, to have learned Ling Qingyao’s unique secret technique.

Of course, at this moment Shangguan Lingyu was not able to unleash the true power of this sword, only able to exert about one percent of it.

But even so, the power of this sword was not to be underestimated.

"Xu Ping’an, you are bound to lose," Shangguan Lingyu said proudly.

The next moment, she swung her sharp sword.

And the sword thread hurricane behind her charged towards Xu Ping’an with incredible speed.

Countless sword threads rent the battle platform, turning it directly into powder.

Not only that, but even the dome of the sky was affected by this terrifying hurricane.

The sky became densely covered with dark clouds, and thunder roared.

Even around the hurricane, fine spatial rifts began to appear.

"How strong! If that sword were used on me, I would undoubtedly die," Long Zhan couldn’t help but say.

Yu Chenglin also nodded in shock, feeling the same way.

Indeed, not just them—even Song Kaitian was not at all confident that he could take on this sword.

"I wonder if Xu Ping’an can withstand this sword—if not, I fear the danger is not small," Qin Yue followed, saying.

The others agreed deeply.

If this sword could not be blocked, it wasn’t just about being severely injured—it was very likely that one could fall.

In the stands, Li Qingyi and Song Lingxue were both extremely nervous.

Although they believed in Xu Ping’an, they couldn’t help but worry.

"Hiss!"

Watching the terrifying sword thread hurricane tearing through the void, Xu Ping’an’s eyes also flashed with intense fighting spirit.

"Heavenly Sword Manual, second form, Heaven-Opening," Xu Ping’an shouted loudly.

The Golden Thunder Sword in his hand slashed down instantly.

A terrifyingly powerful golden sword thread burst forth in an instant.

Only a single sword thread, but the power enclosed within was horrifying to an exceedingly fearsome degree.

The cutting aura it contained was enough to slice directly through a Superior Grade Spirit Instrument.

Everywhere the golden thread passed, space was cleaved apart.

All who witnessed this scene revealed extremely shocked expressions.

Such a terrifying sword.

The moment the sword thread appeared, they felt a tingling sensation on their scalp.

The piercing sharpness, even from a great distance, gave them a sensation of stinging pain.

At this moment, when the sword thread collided with the sword thread hurricane, it actually split the sword thread hurricane directly in two.

Shangguan Lingyu’s terrifying attack was directly shattered.

Shangguan Lingyu was also deeply shocked.

Xu Ping’an had actually reached The Fourth Transformation of the Heavenly Sword Manual and had mastered the second form as well?

To think that even her Sword Storm Technique was broken by him.

The audience on the platform was too shocked for words.

The strength of these two was just too terrifying—Shangguan Lingyu’s fearsome move was still resolved by Xu Ping’an in a single strike.

At this moment, even the Martial King and the Minister of National Defense both wore faces of shock.

"The strength of these two people is already close to the Seventh Rank. They are almost invincible at the Sixth Rank. This is not even Shangguan Lingyu’s true cultivation. If Shangguan Lingyu were to recover her original cultivation and fight with all her might, she should be able to battle against the Seventh Rank," the Sovereign of Great Qin remarked with a sigh.

The gap between the Sixth Rank and the Seventh Rank is enormous, with the difference in strength almost reaching a thousand times.

Therefore, if Shangguan Lingyu, as someone of the Sixth Rank, were to battle against the Seventh Rank, her strength would be truly terrifying.

On the stage, Wu Tianjian watched everything with a shocked expression.

Xu Ping’an could actually fight on equal grounds with Shangguan Lingyu?

You should know that with Shangguan Lingyu’s talent and combat power, even in the Heavenly Spirit Realm, one would hardly find a few equals.

So when Wu Tianjian saw that Xu Ping’an could actually contend with Shangguan Lingyu, he knew that he had lost.

Even with his own Sixth Rank First Layer Realm cultivation, he would definitely not be Xu Ping’an’s match.

A mere mortal actually possessing such strength was truly inconceivable to Wu Tianjian.

"I really didn’t expect that you could actually handle my sword," Shangguan Lingyu said coldly.

Xu Ping’an smiled, "Though the Thousand Sword Storm is terrifyingly powerful, it has a fatal flaw – its power isn’t focused enough."

Shangguan Lingyu frowned again, her gaze becoming solemn, "Who are you, really?"

Xu Ping’an laughed upon hearing this.

"I am naturally Xu Ping’an. Who else could I be? Shangguan Lingyu, you have a solid foundation, strong talent, and comprehension. The cultivation techniques and combat techniques you have practiced are also all exceptionally superior. However, you are ultimately walking a path that imitates others. I know you must worship your master and want to become someone like her, but have you ever considered that you could become your own person?" Xu Ping’an said with a light smile.

At first, Shangguan Lingyu was somewhat unconvinced, but after reflecting carefully, a solemn expression appeared on her face.

She had indeed never considered this issue before. She was wholeheartedly trying to become someone like Qingyao Immortal Emperor, hence she followed her master’s path in both cultivation and combat techniques.

But now she was starting to doubt.

It seemed that all strong figures from the past had their own paths. So what was her own path?

"I told you that you can’t break through the Wind Control Nine Heavens because you’re not under enough pressure. You haven’t pushed yourself to a life or death edge. Since that’s the case, then I will help you make the breakthrough," Xu Ping’an said with a light chuckle.

After speaking, Xu Ping’an’s eyes became sharp.

The next moment, an incomparable Metal Attribute aura burst from him.

"Could this be... the Mysterious Yellow Qi?"

The face of the Sovereign of Great Qin changed immediately.

At this moment, everyone felt an extremely terrifying sharp aura.

Shangguan Lingyu’s pupils also shrunk.

But in the next instant, Xu Ping’an actually appeared right in front of her.

A supreme golden light slashed towards her in an instant.

Fast!

Too fast!

Faster than ten times the speed of sound.

At this moment, Shangguan Lingyu’s pupils contracted sharply, and she sensed the taste of death.

There was no time for her to dodge; she could only resist.

This strike was something she had no ability to block.

If it hit, she would certainly die.

Die or undo the seal on her cultivation.

Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air, was Xu Ping’an intending to kill Shangguan Lingyu?

"No... I can’t accept this," Shangguan Lingyu roared frantically in her heart.

She did not choose to undo the seal, but instead decided to fight back.

"Boom!"

A powerful force exploded within her, seemingly breaking a massive restraint.

Shangguan Lingyu’s aura soared.

"Clang!"

Shangguan Lingyu drew her sword, and the Sword Qi was formidable.

She deflected Xu Ping’an’s terrifying sword, sending it flying.

"Breakthrough?"

Everyone was surprised.