Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 276: Counter-killing the Opponent

Temporal Dao Principles, throughout history, had been comprehended by no more than three individuals.

Moreover, none of these three had ventured too far in the Temporal Dao Principles, but without a doubt, they were all extraordinarily powerful.

This was also why Xu Ping’an was interested in the Temporal Dao Principles.

…

Upon leaving the academy, Xu Ping’an headed towards his own small courtyard.

However, as soon as he left the academy, his expression grew grave.

Because the character for "dire" in his mind kept throbbing.

This meant someone wanted to kill him.

He was being followed.

Without showing any outward reaction, he took a quick look and, indeed, there were three people following behind him.

The strength of these three did not seem weak, as they were all Sixth Rank Peak experts.

However, Xu Ping’an felt that there must also be people hidden from view, and the strength of these individuals must be at least Seventh Rank.

Because the frequency of the "dire" character’s throbbing was very high, this signified that he was in great danger now.

Three Sixth Rank Peaks, while also dangerous, meant escaping was still quite possible for Xu Ping’an.

After all, this was the imperial capital, where it was almost impossible for three Sixth Rank experts to kill him instantly.

Should they fail to achieve an instant kill, the royal guards would soon arrive.

Only a Seventh Rank Expert would be capable of killing him instantly.

"They really think highly of me, three Sixth Ranks, at least one Seventh Rank. They are bent on putting me to death, could it be the Crown Prince’s men?" Xu Ping’an sneered inwardly.

His eyes also turned extremely cold.

He did not like to provoke trouble, but if anyone thought he was easy to bully, they were sorely mistaken.

Xu Ping’an was never one to be considered a good man.

"Up ahead should be the Xuantian River; there the guards are few, and it’s the path I have to take. They are most likely to strike there. However, I, Xu Ping’an, have never liked being passive. Since you all want to kill me, then I’ll ensure none of you return," Xu Ping’an’s eyes were icy to the extreme.

He did not choose to shout for help because he did not trust the imperial capital’s guards.

After all, who knew if those Dragon Flame Guards were with the other side? Even if the entire Dragon Flame Guard had not been bought off, those patrolling nearby most likely had been.

Obviously, those who wanted to assassinate him would not allow the guards to interfere.

Even if they would not make a move, they would not arrive immediately.

Shouting now would be like a lamb walking into a tiger’s den.

Thus, the only one Xu Ping’an could rely on was himself.

"Kill!"

After a brief calculation in his mind, Xu Ping’an made an extremely bold decision.

To survive, his only option was to counter-kill.

But the difficulty of counter-killing was undoubtedly immense.

Not to mention the Seventh Rank Expert, even dealing with the three Sixth Rank Peaks would be very hard.

…

At the same time that Xu Ping’an made his decision.

The three Sixth Rank Peak experts who were secretly following Xu Ping’an were conversing with smiles at this moment.

Two of them were dressed in black attire and wore ferocious masks.

These two were clearly Dead Soldiers, but the person leading them, Xu Ping’an recognized, was Luo Tianhe whom he had encountered a few days ago.

"Lord Luo, actually, for this operation, there was no need for you to personally come. This Xu Ping’an is at most Fifth Rank, and I along with Black Shadow can completely handle him," one of the men in black said.

"Foolish. This Xu Ping’an is the top of Holy Refinement and has received the inheritance of the Divine Tablet. He is no longer an ordinary Fifth Rank. For this operation, other than us, His Highness has also dispatched a Sky Guard," Luo Tianhe said with a cold voice.

Luo Tianhe harbored a strong killing intent towards Xu Ping’an.

This person must die, and it had to be foolproof.

Of course, he did not believe that there was any chance the Sky Guard would need to take action; he alone was more than enough to kill Xu Ping’an.

This was merely to prevent Xu Ping’an from escaping.

"Sky Guard?" Both men in black’s pupils shrank.

They thought that Luo Tianhe coming along was already making a mountain out of a molehill.

But now they were told that a Sky Guard was also secretly following; they realized they had truly underestimated Xu Ping’an.

"Still, I think it’s a bit exaggerated; Xu Ping’an at most has the strength of Sixth Rank Peak. There is no need for the Sky Guard to follow," said another man in black named Black Shadow.

The other man in black who spoke earlier nodded in agreement.

Luo Tianhe also thought so.

However, just as he was about to speak, his pupils suddenly constricted, and he urgently tried to shout, "Hide..."

However, before the words could even fall, a fist punched out of the darkness.

It was imbued with an extremely terrifying fluctuation of True Yuan.

The punch landed and directly exploded the head of the person called Black Shadow in black clothes.

Blood burst forth.

Splattering directly onto the faces and bodies of the two men.

Both men were in complete stupefaction.

Wasn’t Xu Ping’an walking in front of them?

How did he suddenly strike from the darkness?

Did he know they were following him and not only did not flee but chose to counterattack?

These thoughts flashed through the minds of the two men in an instant.

"Xu Ping’an..." Instantly, the two men also reacted, mobilizing their True Yuan to strike at Xu Ping’an.

However, Xu Ping’an didn’t seem to have any intention to entangle with them; with a cold laugh, he quickly retreated, turned into a bolt of lightning, and once again disappeared into the darkness.

This was the movement technique, Thunder Imperial Nine Heavens.

It was a technique Xu Ping’an created by combining Wind Control Nine Heavens and Thunder Nine Flashes.

Its speed was extremely fast, with full power comparable to a Seventh Rank Expert.

"Hmph!"

But just as Xu Ping’an retreated into the darkness, preparing to strike at the next target, a cold snort sounded in his ear.

This cold snort was not loud, but it exploded like thunder in Xu Ping’an’s mind.

At the same moment, the fierce character in his mind violently trembled.

Xu Ping’an immediately realized that the Seventh Rank Expert had made his move.

"Buzz!"

A mighty Soul Power instantly invaded Xu Ping’an’s mind and exploded within.

Xu Ping’an felt as if he had been harshly struck on the head, his vision darkening instantly, and his gaze became dull.

The strength of a Seventh Rank Expert lay in the power of their Soul.

A single burst of the Soul could easily shatter the head of an ordinary person.

"Presumptuous, to even entertain the thought of a counterattack."

A man in red appeared in front of Xu Ping’an, with a dagger emerging in his hand.

The look he gave Xu Ping’an was one of utter contempt.

Below the Seventh Rank, all are mere ants.

If the Soul cannot condense a physical form, it is utterly vulnerable.

What supreme genius?

With just a casual burst of his Soul Power, isn’t the other like a little chick completely at his mercy?

The man in red sneered, then moved to stab the dagger into Xu Ping’an’s heart.

"If I were you, I wouldn’t have shown myself."

However, at that moment, the befuddled Xu Ping’an suddenly blurted out a sentence.

In the next moment, Xu Ping’an’s originally murky eyes suddenly cleared.

"Not good!"

The man in red was shocked, his face drained of color.

He had a terrible premonition and was about to burst forth his True Yuan and Soul Power again in an instant.

But everything was already too late.

The man saw a terrifying sharpness burst forth from Xu Ping’an’s eyes.

The man in red felt as if he saw a terrifying Sword Radiance flash by, and then his head exploded with pain, and he became stupefied in an instant.

Xu Ping’an acted in a flash, and his Golden Thunder Sword flickered away.

Then the head of the man in red rolled onto the ground.

This scene was seen by the approaching Black Shadow and Luo Tianhe.

Both of their pupils constricted violently, utterly shocked.

Xu Ping’an actually killed a Tianwei?