Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 306 Various Powers

In the central region of the Heavenly Star Wasteland, outside the Tianlong Valley.

At this moment, quite a number of people had already gathered.

There were strong figures from various factions, as well as some Loose Cultivators.

In front of them was a gigantic and profound mountain valley.

The valley was shrouded in a powerful Formation’s Defensive Light Shield, which displayed a hazy color, making it impossible to clearly see the scenery within the valley.

However, faint but powerful roars of dragons could intermittently be heard from within the valley.

Some had tried to bombard the Formation’s light shield, but it was far too strong; not only did they fail to break through, but they were also repelled by the force of the light shield, suffering severe injuries as a result.

After several attempts, no one dared to act rashly.

"A Ninth Rank Formation that has probably lasted for thousands of years and still so formidable," a thirty-something-year-old man with handsome features, clad in red armor, said in astonishment as he looked at the Formation in front of him.

Below him, he was riding a fiery red tiger.

This was a Sixth Rank Demon Beast, entirely crimson, with fur like silk, extremely majestic and imposing.

Such a fiery red tiger could reach the Sixth Rank Seventh Layer Realm upon adulthood, and those of exceptional breeds could reach the Sixth Rank Ninth Layer Realm.

The fiery red tiger before them was at the Sixth Rank Ninth Layer Realm.

The fact that this young man was guarded by such a Demon Beast as a mount indicated that his strength and status were not low.

"Princely Heir, it seems that the information was correct; this must be a cave dwelling left behind by some strong individual," an elderly man with an immortal bearing by the side of the man in red armor said.

The old man’s aura was strong, indeed extremely terrifying, indicating that he had reached the Eighth Rank or higher in his Cultivation.

Behind the old man stood four men.

The aura of these four was similarly exceptionally formidable, no doubt they were all strong figures above the Seventh Rank.

Their gazes towards the old man and the man in red armor were full of reverence.

"It’s actually him; I didn’t expect him to be attracted here," Song Yan, who was hiding in the shadows, saw the man in red armor and a trace of surprise appeared on her face.

"Do you know him?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"I don’t know him, but I am aware of his identity. He’s from the Crimson King’s Mansion of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty. It is said that this man is the Crimson King’s Mansion’s legitimate son, named Shao Yanwu. He himself is a genius; at thirty, he has already reached the Seventh Rank Fourth Layer Realm," Song Yan said.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

Thirty years old, Seventh Rank Fourth Layer Realm; he indeed counted as a genius.

"The elder by his side is an Eighth Rank Strongman, right? The four behind him should also be at the Seventh Rank," Xu Ping’an asked.

"Correct, those four are likely the guards of the Crimson King’s Mansion. As for the old man, he has quite the reputation in the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty; his name is Longyan Daoist, an incredibly powerful Eighth Rank Strongman, at the Eighth Rank Seventh Layer Realm, his strength is truly terrifying," Song Yan said.

Eighth Rank Seventh Layer?

Not a low level of strength!

Li Xuanqing, who was nearby, also nodded gravely.

Eighth Rank Seventh Layer Realm, indeed not a low level of strength.

"Hmph, such small fries can be called terrifying?" However, the Savage Ape King sneered with disdain.

The others tensed up, not knowing what to say.

After all, the Savage Ape King was at the Ninth Layer Peak and also possessed Divine Beast Bloodline, unafraid even when facing some initial stage Ninth Rank opponents.

Thus, what it said was completely true.

But Song Yan and the others did not have the courage to continue the conversation.

"That is true, Your Majesty Savage Ape King. Your strength is unmatched in this world. Not to mention Eighth Rank, even against Ninth Rank you’d merely be handing out a thrashing," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

The Savage Ape King, upon hearing these words, immediately looked smug.

My own man knows how to speak well. The others, with their dull wits, are fit only to be accessories.

Xu Ping’an smiled slyly, tossing another small Indestructible Thunder Orb to it.

The Savage Ape King swallowed it in one gulp, feeling even more satisfied.

The others watching this scene couldn’t help but feel at a loss for words.

Wasn’t Xu Ping’an’s flattery a bit too much?

And it seemed that the Savage Ape King was starting to treat Xu Ping’an like its own pet. Would it truly help them when the time came?

Better not to overturn the situation at a critical moment.

Xu Ping’an, however, paid no attention to Li Xuanqing and the others.

Without giving, how can there be a return?

Is such an Eighth Rank Strongman so easily fooled?

If you don’t hold it in high regard in the early stages, how are you going to gain its trust?

"Huh, someone else is coming." Just then, Qin Yu suddenly said.

In front, another five people were seen flying towards them.

Li Xuanqing’s eyes instantly narrowed.

"It’s people from Yuheng Heaven, and the one leading is actually him," Li Xuanqing said, surprised.

"It’s actually him; this guy is rotten to the core," Qin Yu said through gritted teeth.

Xu Ping’an then looked towards the five people.

The one leading was a youth around the same age as Li Xuanqing, with a handsome appearance but slightly elongated eyes and brows that gave off a sinister feeling, dressed in a white robe.

"He’s also in a white robe and indeed looks very bad," Li Shuangshuang followed.

"Right, those in white robes are all bad," Qin Yu chimed in.

Xu Ping’an looked at his own white robe, then at the two of them, his face full of gloom.

Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about white robes?

"I wasn’t talking about you," Li Shuangshuang said with an innocent face, sticking out her tongue.

Qin Yu, on the other hand, deliberately turned her head away from Xu Ping’an.

Song Yan and Li Xuanqing beside them both looked a bit amused.

However, they all knew that Xu Ping’an was definitely not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

How could this guy, who had managed to fool the Savage Ape King so thoroughly, be naive?

Xu Ping’an appeared helpless and offered no further defense.

Women, all so superficial.

"This person’s status in Yuheng Heaven isn’t low, right?" Xu Ping’an asked, looking towards the leading youth.

"Mhmm, not only is it not low, it’s very high. The current Heavenly Master of Yuheng Heaven is his grandmaster, he is considered direct lineage of Yuheng Heaven," Li Xuanqing explained.

Xu Ping’an nodded; so that was the case.

It seemed the youth’s status was indeed not low.

Xu Ping’an then shifted his gaze to the middle-aged man behind the youth; the man had a strong presence, probably also an Eighth Rank.

As for the other three, they were all Seventh Rank.

"That Eighth Rank Cultivator is called Wu Gou; he is a master of the Eighth Layer Realm within the Eighth Rank, and very strong," Li Xuanqing continued.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

Another top-tier Eighth Rank expert.

Such experts were simply beyond their capability to counter.

Thinking of entering the Heavenly Star Divine Palace, where there would only be more of such experts, Xu Ping’an felt a weight on his shoulders.

It seems that obtaining the Tianlong Marrow and Tianlong Fruit is a must, to strengthen my Soul Power.

Otherwise, facing such strong opponents, there really wouldn’t be the slightest chance to resist.

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh!"

Just at that moment, more people flew over.

The one leading was actually a woman around thirty years old, dressed in white.

The woman was extremely beautiful, emanating a cold and domineering aura, and exceedingly majestic.

Behind her followed another four women.

All four were uniformly Seventh Rank.

"People from the Snow King’s Mansion? That’s great, senior sister, Lady Snow King herself has come," Li Shuangshuang exclaimed with joy.

Song Yan also nodded, her face showing a touch of surprise.

Xu Ping’an and the others showed looks of astonishment.

Snow King?

The Snow King, who stands alongside the Martial King and the Governor-General as one of the three pillars of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty?

And it seems Song Yan has some connection to the Snow King?