Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 284 The Grade of Dao Laws

The next morning, Xu Ping’an and Li Qingyi arrived at the Great Qin Imperial Palace under the guidance of Li Mu.

It must be said, the Great Qin Imperial Palace was indeed incredibly luxurious and imposing.

It was even more extravagant than some of the palaces in the Spirit Realm.

After passing through a series of palaces, Xu Ping’an and his companions finally arrived at a place in the Imperial Palace called Quiet Virtue Hall.

This was where the Sovereign of Great Qin practiced cultivation.

Entering the grand hall, Xu Ping’an saw the Sovereign of Great Qin sitting in the main seat of the hall.

The Sovereign of Great Qin was tall and mighty, dressed in a black dragon robe, looking extremely domineering and dignified.

"Greetings, Father Emperor," Qin Mu said respectfully.

"We’ve seen the Sovereign," Xu Ping’an and Li Qingyi also slightly bowed.

"You may dispense with the formalities," the Sovereign of Great Qin said indifferently, then began to size up Xu Ping’an.

"Oh?" The Sovereign of Great Qin showed a hint of surprise.

He discovered that Xu Ping’an’s physical strength seemed to have increased a lot, to the point of saying it had improved several times.

How did Xu Ping’an increase his physical strength so much in such a short time?

How exactly did he do it?

Xu Ping’an saw the expression on the Sovereign of Great Qin and knew that the breakthrough of his physical body had been discovered.

However, he didn’t mind, as it was very difficult to hide such an improvement in his physical body from an expert like the Sovereign of Great Qin.

Therefore, he had already prepared himself mentally before coming.

"Qin Mu, you step back first," the Sovereign of Great Qin ordered.

"Yes, Father Emperor," Qin Mu immediately took his leave.

Thus, only Xu Ping’an, Li Qingyi, and the Sovereign of Great Qin remained in the grand hall.

"You two are among the top five of this Holy Refinement; tell me, what are your requests? Let’s start with Li Qingyi," the Sovereign of Great Qin spoke.

Li Qingyi, hearing the Sovereign of Great Qin mention her, glanced at Xu Ping’an and momentarily didn’t know what request to make.

"Since you don’t know what to ask for, how about I give you a defensive Combat Technique? Your True Phoenix Art primarily focuses on offense, and your accompanying techniques include movement technique, attack, and healing skills, but you are extremely weak in defense. So how about I give you a Tenth-rank defensive Combat Technique?" the Sovereign of Great Qin suggested.

Li Qingyi couldn’t help but look to Xu Ping’an again.

Xu Ping’an nodded; Li Qingyi’s defense was indeed very weak.

Earlier, Xu Ping’an had wanted to find a suitable defensive Combat Technique for Li Qingyi.

He hadn’t expected that the Sovereign of Great Qin would have the same thought.

"The commoner daughter thanks the Sovereign," Li Qingyi said with a nod.

"This is the Phoenix Clan’s Nine Phoenix Shield Heaven, a very powerful defensive Combat Technique. Once mastered to Great Accomplishment, it will provide Nine Phoenix Heavenly Protection, reaching a state of Absolute Defense," the Sovereign of Great Qin explained.

After speaking, an ancient secret tome appeared in his hand.

Xu Ping’an was somewhat astonished.

It was the Nine Phoenix Shield Heaven, although a Tenth-rank Combat Technique.

But this technique was not at all inferior to the general Eleventh-rank Combat Techniques, especially since it contained a comprehension of a Principle known as Absolute Defense within the defensive techniques.

Therefore, the intrinsic value of this technique was very high.

This time the Sovereign of Great Qin had certainly spared no expense.

"Thank you, Sovereign," Li Qingyi felt the value of the technique and thanked him once more.

"Hmm, as long as you are satisfied, that is fine. Now, you may leave; I have a few words to discuss with Xu Ping’an," the Sovereign of Great Qin said.

Li Qingyi glanced at Xu Ping’an and then left the grand hall.

Thus, only Xu Ping’an and the Sovereign of Great Qin remained in the entire hall.

"Does the Sovereign have something to discuss with me?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"Indeed there are a few things to say, but not urgent. You should first present your request, after all, you are the first in this Holy Refinement," the Sovereign of Great Qin replied with a smile.

Xu Ping’an gave a slight smile upon hearing this, "Then may the Sovereign disguise the additional Dao Principles I comprehended."

The Sovereign of Great Qin was somewhat surprised, but soon let it pass peacefully.

"Alright, since you wish to see it, then I shall fulfill your request," the Sovereign of Great Qin said.

After speaking, the Sovereign of Great Qin’s eyes turned sharp.

"The Principle I have comprehended is called Absolute Sharpness; it’s a Metal Attribute Principle. Watch carefully," the Sovereign of Great Qin instructed.

With that, a Metal Attribute True Elemental Sword Qi appeared in the hands of the Sovereign of Great Qin.

The Sovereign of Great Qin’s Sword Qi was powerful but showed no extraordinary characteristics.

However, as the Sovereign of Great Qin exerted the Power of Dao Principles, an indescribable force erupted.

In the next moment, the Sword Qi at the tips of the Sovereign’s fingers became extremely sharp.

This level of sharpness was so intense that even Xu Ping’an felt his scalp tingle.

"Such a terrifying degree of sharpness; this level of sharpness could probably make Low Grade Immortal Artifacts seem like they were made of paper," Xu Ping’an inwardly exclaimed in amazement.

At this moment, the Sword Qi at the fingertips of the Sovereign of Great Qin was too frightening, so frightening that Xu Ping’an felt it could cut through anything.

And in the next moment, the actions of the Sovereign of Great Qin confirmed his thoughts.

With a gentle sweep of the Sword Qi, space itself was directly cleaved, the cut perfectly neat.

"This is the Absolute Sharpness Principle? This is a Third Grade Principle, right?" Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.

The Sovereign of Great Qin’s Principle was definitely strong, at least at the level of a Third Grade Principle.

The Principles are generally divided into five grades: Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Third Grade, Second Grade, and First-rank Principle.

Typically, the Principles that most people comprehend are at the Fifth Grade, with the Fourth Grade being rare.

To comprehend a Third Grade Principle is definitely the mark of a genius.

And for the Second Grade, it denotes a monstrous talent.

In Xu Ping’an’s previous life, he had comprehended a Second Grade Principle, and among the immortals he knew, fewer than ten had achieved the Second Grade.

As for the First-rank, Xu Ping’an had not encountered any in his previous life.

Once a First-rank Principle is comprehended, one would be invincible in the world.

The Temporal Dao Principle is a First-rank Principle, with others of this level including Life Principle, Chaotic Principle, and more.

So for the Sovereign of Great Qin to have comprehended a Third Grade Principle already made him very strong indeed.

"Yes, indeed it is a Third Grade Principle. I didn’t expect you to actually know about the grades of Dao Principles. Truly, you are different from ordinary people," the Sovereign of Great Qin stated.

Xu Ping’an just smiled.

Himself being a Second Grade Principle expert from a previous life, how could he not know about the grades of Principles?