Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 282: Strength Enhancement

Inside the room where Xu Ping’an was, the strength of his flesh and blood kept exploding forth.

His muscles swelled and contracted, then swelled and contracted again.

His bones were also crushed by the terrifying force time and again.

The physical strength of Xu Ping’an kept increasing.

From the initial strength of twelve elephants, his strength was enhanced to that of seventy-eight elephants.

That was an increase by sixfold.

This process continued for six full Hours before it ended.

Xu Ping’an’s swollen muscles contracted once more, returning to their original state.

But the lines of Xu Ping’an’s muscles had become even more perfectly defined.

Dressed in clothes, Xu Ping’an’s physique didn’t show any signs of the expansion and even appeared somewhat slender.

However, underneath what seemed like not too exaggerated muscles, there was an incredibly terrifying muscle strength.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

Xu Ping’an threw three consecutive punches.

Though these punches were aimed at the air, they caused an explosive sound as fearsome as thunderbolts being detonated.

"How strong, is this really the power of seventy-eight elephants?" Xu Ping’an wondered in amazement to himself.

According to the classification of the Tyrant Heavenly Dragon Elephant Technique, the strength of one dragon is equal to one hundred elephants.

And the strength of one dragon is equivalent to the full combat power of a Seventh Rank First Layer Realm expert.

Xu Ping’an now possessed the strength of seventy-eight elephants, which was nearly equivalent to the combat power of a Seventh Rank expert.

In addition to the burst of his True Yuan and the use of combat techniques, Xu Ping’an at his full power could exert strength comparable to that of a dragon.

If he used the Black Nether gloves, even a Seventh Rank First Layer Realm expert might not be stronger than him in terms of strength.

But this did not mean Xu Ping’an could defeat a Seventh Rank expert.

After all, what made a Seventh Rank expert formidable was their powerful Soul Power.

If an opponent unleashed the full force of their Soul Power, even Xu Ping’an wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

Of course, with the element of surprise and the Thunder Devouring Sword which could resist some of the Soul Power and even unleash a soul attack comparable to a Seventh Rank, Xu Ping’an could indeed have the possibility to kill a Seventh Rank expert.

Whether at the Seventh Rank First Layer or Second Layer Realm, Xu Ping’an might be able to kill them.

"Only now do I barely possess combat power comparable to that of a Seventh Rank," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Previously, he had killed a Seventh Rank expert because his opponent underestimated him, giving him the chance to get close.

Now, if he were to face an opponent again, it would only be easier for him to kill them.

"However, this Life-Death Reversal Blood Pill is truly terrifying, truly worthy of being a forbidden elixir," Xu Ping’an mused to himself, feeling a bit of trepidation.

The power of the Life-Death Reversal Blood Pill was indeed fearsome.

Just one pill had increased the strength of his physical body by sixfold.

This kind of enhancement was nothing short of a qualitative leap.

"Now that my physical strength has increased, I must not neglect the cultivation of my True Yuan, and I also need to continue practicing the Heavenly Sword Manual so I can reach the ’Mind as Bright as a Mirror’ level as soon as possible," Xu Ping’an said to himself.

He then changed into a set of clean clothes and stepped out of his room.

Entering the courtyard, Xu Ping’an saw that Qin Mu had already arrived.

However, Li Qingyi had not yet left her retreat, evidently still in training.

Qin Mu was momentarily taken aback upon seeing Xu Ping’an. For some reason, he felt that Xu Ping’an seemed different from before, as if he had become much stronger.

He felt as though he was no match for Xu Ping’an with just one move.

But then looking at Xu Ping’an’s cultivation, which was still at the Fifth Rank Second Layer Realm, made him doubt it was just his own misconception.

"Brother Xu, why do I feel that you have become much stronger?" Qin Mu asked.

"I have improved a bit," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Now, the strength of his physical body was impressive. Although contained, the oppressive presence of his physical power was still perceptible to some of the stronger individuals.

Qin Mu didn’t think too much about it and hurriedly turned to Xu Ping’an, saying, "Brother Xu, other than bringing you back to my residence, the main reason I sought you out is for two very important matters."

"What matters?" Xu Ping’an asked, surprised.

He could sense the seriousness on Qin Mu’s face.

"The first matter, and the most important one, is whether you have heard of the Heavenly Star Palace," Qin Mu went straight to the point.

"The Heavenly Star Palace?" Xu Ping’an shook his head.

Qin Mu wasn’t surprised and continued, "This Heavenly Star Palace is an extremely ancient palace located within the Heavenly Star Wasteland, which lies in the midst of the four great nations of the Mortal Realm. It is said to be the legacy left behind by a terrifying Immortal Emperor, the Heavenly Star Daoist."

"The Heavenly Star Daoist?" Xu Ping’an’s pupils suddenly constricted.

"You know of him?" Qin Mu inquired.

"I do. The Heavenly Star Daoist, an exceedingly powerful Immortal Emperor from a hundred thousand years ago. This Immortal Emperor was incredibly mysterious and formidable. It’s said that he killed not just one divine being but several. Back then, there was no Absolute Heaven Passageway, and he even ventured into the Divine Realm, instigating a great war. Afterwards, he vanished without a trace upon his return to the Heavenly Spirit Realm. He left a legacy in the Mortal Realm?" Xu Ping’an expressed with astonishment.

"Yes, that’s him. He left a palace in the Heavenly Star Wasteland. This palace opens sporadically, with no discernible pattern. However, a month prior to each opening, celestial phenomena occur over the skies of the Heavenly Star Wasteland," said Qin Mu.

"Do you mean to say that the Heavenly Star Palace is about to open once again?" Xu Ping’an asked, taken aback.

"Precisely. The Heavenly Star Palace is said to be where the Heavenly Star Daoist left his inheritance before dying. It holds all of his treasures, including spoils he obtained from the Divine Realm. That’s why countless people wish to venture into the Heavenly Star Wasteland in search of treasure." "

"However, it’s extremely dangerous inside—nine parts death to one part life. Typically, out of tens of thousands who enter, only a mere few hundred, sometimes even fewer, emerge," he said.

Qin Mu’s face bore a serious expression.

Xu Ping’an also couldn’t help frowning.

Tens of thousands enter, but only a few hundred, or even less, come out?

It truly must be perilous inside.

"That’s not even taking into account the inherent dangers of the Heavenly Star Wilderness itself. The Heavenly Star Wilderness is a deadly place, so those who manage to walk out alive are even rarer," Qin Mu stated.

"So you plan to go this time?" Xu Ping’an inquired.

"The Sovereign of Great Qin has decreed that whoever can obtain the true inheritance of the Heavenly Star Daoist will be granted the throne, so I must go," Qin Mu declared.

Xu Ping’an was taken aback—the Sovereign of Great Qin had actually made such a statement; it was as if he was sending his sons on a perilous quest.

No doubt, not only the Tenth Prince but other princes would likely venture there as well.

In fact, Xu Ping’an himself was extremely interested in the Heavenly Star Palace.

Or rather, he was interested in the Heavenly Star Daoist.

In his previous life, Xu Ping’an had gone out of his way to look up some records on the Heavenly Star Daoist, wanting to know what he went through in the Divine Realm.

But not a single book offered any record of such.

This has always been one of the great mysteries of the Heavenly Spirit Realm.

Now, this Heavenly Star Palace might hold the answers he was seeking.

The moment Qin Mu mentioned the Heavenly Star Daoist, Xu Ping’an’s interest was piqued.

"Are there any restrictions for entering the ancient palace?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"There are no restrictions. If any, it would only be that one’s cultivation must not exceed the Ninth Rank. Even suppressed cultivation levels are not permitted. Hence, as long as one has not reached the Immortal Realm, they may enter," Qin Mu explained.

Xu Ping’an understood.

With that, the number of people who would enter was sure to be vast.

By then, there would probably be no shortage of Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Rank experts.

Competing with these people for treasures would surely be exceptionally difficult.