Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 277: Kill Another Person

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Xu Ping’an actually killed a Tianwei?

How is it possible for a Fifth Rank to kill a Seventh Rank?

Although Xu Ping’an’s power had long been immeasurable by the standard of the Fifth Rank, his cultivation was clearly only at the Fifth Rank Second Layer Realm.

And now, Xu Ping’an had killed a Tianwei of the Seventh Rank First Layer Realm in such a short time?

This shocked Luo Tianhe and the Dead Soldier to their cores, even making them feel it was unbelievable.

At this moment, the Dead Soldier finally understood why the Crown Prince sent so many powerful figures to kill Xu Ping’an; this guy was truly terrifying.

Luo Tianhe also felt shocked because he had killed someone of the Seventh Rank before, and that was a person who had just entered the Seventh Rank and was injured at that.

Even so, he still had to pay a great price to kill the opponent.

But now, Xu Ping’an had single-handedly killed a Tianwei who had long stepped into the Seventh Rank?

It was simply too unbelievable.

"No, Xu Ping’an seems to have expended a lot of energy. He appears to have used some sort of secret technique, and now he probably doesn’t have much combat power left," Luo Tianhe suddenly exclaimed with a brightened expression.

The Dead Soldier also took a moment to observe and noticed Xu Ping’an panting heavily.

His breath became extremely weak and even began to falter.

It looked like he had exhausted all his strength in killing the opponent just now.

"Right, and he seems to be injured as well, deliberately suppressing his injury," the Dead Soldier added.

Their hearts instantly felt much lighter.

They had feared that Xu Ping’an, after killing a Seventh Rank Expert, had not paid any price.

In that case, it wouldn’t be impossible for them to be killed as well.

Now, seeing Xu Ping’an greatly weakened and injured, they understood that he was now at the end of his rope.

"Both of you, if you want to come and kill me, consider the consequences. I can kill even a Seventh Rank, let alone you," Xu Ping’an said coldly, his tone incredibly domineering.

However, as soon as the words left his lips, Xu Ping’an felt a surge of blood swell within him, which he forcefully suppressed.

The two men, who had been somewhat worried, started to laugh upon seeing Xu Ping’an’s desperate attempt to mask his condition.

"Xu Ping’an, stop bluffing. Don’t think we’re unaware that you’re simply on your last legs now. Your internal organs must have been injured, right? Do you think that by forcibly holding back your injuries, we can’t see through you?" Luo Tianhe said with relentless mockery.

The Dead Soldier also showed a mocking expression.

Did Xu Ping’an think they were fools?

Did he believe they couldn’t see through this?

"Hmph, even with a minor injury, killing you two is as easy as flipping my hand. If you don’t believe it, try and see. Life is precious, and you might still have a chance to live if you leave now, but if not, don’t blame me for being ruthless," Xu Ping’an said with an icy look in his eyes.

However, to the two of them, Xu Ping’an’s words seemed utterly ridiculous.

It was like a tiger without claws and teeth trying to threaten them.

The harder Xu Ping’an tried to appear strong, the more they believed he was just putting on a front.

Moreover, if Xu Ping’an truly had the ability to kill them, he probably wouldn’t let them go.

"Xu Ping’an, today will be your end. Go, kill him," Luo Tianhe said disdainfully.

"Yes!"

The Dead Soldier also smiled broadly and immediately charged towards Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an frowned and immediately retreated at high speed.

While retreating, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Seeing this, the Dead Soldier rejoiced, convinced that Xu Ping’an was indeed finished, and that the prior façade was simply a scare tactic.

With this thought, the Dead Soldier grew even more elated and continued his assault towards the retreating Xu Ping’an.

If he could take Xu Ping’an’s head, he would have made a great achievement this time.

The Crown Prince would surely reward him.

With this in mind, the Dead Soldier became excited and quickened his pursuit of the retreating Xu Ping’an.

Luo Tianhe smirked without chasing after them.

Xu Ping’an, who was now at the end of his rope, was simply not worth his effort.

Suddenly, his face changed, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.

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He suddenly looked toward the rapidly retreating Xu Ping’an, noticing the faint smirk playing on Xu Ping’an’s lips.

"Not good, there’s a plot." Luo Tianhe immediately realized.

He hurriedly yelled, "Retreat quickly!"

The Dead Soldier, upon hearing this, scoffed in his heart.

Retreat?

Xu Ping’an was already seriously injured; Xu Ping’an couldn’t even suppress his own wounds, what danger could there be?

Could it be that Luo Tianhe wants to steal my credit?

He must want to steal my credit, that’s why he’s ordering me to fall back.

I can’t believe that even a genius disciple of the academy would be this petty.

You tell me to retreat, but I refuse.

Instead of falling back, the Dead Soldier accelerated, fearful that Luo Tianhe might beat him to it.

In an instant, he closed the distance with Xu Ping’an to three meters.

"Idiot!"

Luo Tianhe cursed immediately, feeling an unspeakable frustration in his heart.

"The credit is mine," the Dead Soldier thought as he had already caught up with Xu Ping’an.

In his hand appeared a dagger, which he thrust directly towards Xu Ping’an’s heart.

This thrust was rife with powerful True Yuan fluctuations.

"Die!"

In Xu Ping’an’s hand appeared the Shocking Thunder Sword, which he slashed out with.

A terrifying Sword Gang instantly cleaved through the air, aiming to slice the Dead Soldier in half.

The Dead Soldier was unconcerned, believing the Sword Gang, although powerful, couldn’t threaten him.

In his view, Xu Ping’an was truly finished; otherwise, how could a full-strength sword strike be so weak?

His disdain for Luo Tianhe grew even stronger.

But just as he was about to smash Xu Ping’an’s Sword Gang with his dagger, the Sword Gang, which was only three meters long, suddenly doubled in size and speed.

"What?"

The Dead Soldier was dumbfounded.

He couldn’t understand why the Sword Gang, already launched, suddenly increased in power.

But it was already too late.

The Sword Gang had cleaved through his body, cutting him in two and sending his corpse tumbling downward.

Luo Tianhe was taken aback, initially confused, but he quickly understood that this was the power of the Dao Law fragments Xu Ping’an had obtained from the heavenly stele.

It was an ability to enhance attacks.

With this realization, a strong wave of envy surged within Luo Tianhe.

But alongside envy, a powerful greed also took hold.

If he killed Xu Ping’an, there was a chance he could acquire Xu Ping’an’s Dao Law fragments.

With them, his future achievements would be boundless.

Such a treasure was wasted on Xu Ping’an.

A backwater nobody from a little place, how could he understand the significance of such a treasure?

Having slain the Dead Soldier with a single sword strike, Xu Ping’an also let out a weary breath.

He kicked the Dead Soldier’s body away, cursing, "To kill you, I had to forcefully spit out several mouthfuls of fresh blood; you died well worth it."

Xu Ping’an sneered.

To easily kill his opponent, he had deliberately put on a show.

If not for making his enemy underestimate him, killing someone with Sixth Rank Peak Cultivation wouldn’t have been so easy.

"Now, it’s just you left," Xu Ping’an said, turning his gaze to Luo Tianhe with an even stronger intent to kill in his eyes.