Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 316: Seeking One’s Own Death

"What are you laughing at?" Zhao Qiming asked Xu Ping’an.

"I’m laughing at how you’re courting death," Xu Ping’an said with a smile. "There are still two great halls you could search on your own, and who knows, you might have found something worthwhile. Yet, you insist on targeting me."

"Courting death? Xu Ping’an, do you think you can kill us all? Combined, we have over twenty Seventh Rank experts," Zhao Qiming said.

"Hmph, Zhao Qiming, don’t count us in. We haven’t decided to make a move," Xie Fengyun immediately retorted with a cold snort.

"Xie Fengyun, I know you have issues with me, but don’t you also want to get your hands on the treasures?" Zhao Qiming asked, turning to Xie Fengyun.

"Hmph!" Xie Fengyun let out a cold snort and did not rebut.

Obviously, he too coveted the treasures that Xu Ping’an and his companions had obtained, and now was the best opportunity to act.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an immediately burst into laughter.

They’re nothing but a bunch of jackals.

"Zhao Qiming, you’re still not smart enough. Look at Xue Hu; his strength is not weak. Ask him if he will make a move against me," Xu Ping’an said, glancing at Xue Hu who stood at a distance with a smile.

As soon as he said this, everyone’s eyes turned to Xue Hu.

The latter was standing far away with six Seventh Rank experts and did not approach.

Hearing Xu Ping’an’s words, he immediately laughed and said, "Brother Xu, we’re friends. How could I make a move against you? They are they, I am me; I’m not the same as them."

This statement caused the expression of Zhao Qiming and others to change.

It seemed that Xue Hu was somewhat wary of Xu Ping’an?

What was so special about Xu Ping’an?

The same doubts echoed in the minds of Qin Yu and Xie Fengyun.

However, they quickly felt that Xu Ping’an was merely bluffing.

Xue Hu was not taking action, probably hoping to reap the benefits of the fishermen rather than out of fear of Xu Ping’an.

With this thought, they too breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xu Ping’an, the more you talk like this, the more it proves how guilty you are. I’ll say it one more time, if you hand over your storage ring and treasures, I can spare your life," Zheng Xi immediately declared.

Zhao Qiming and the others wore a look of scorn.

Xu Ping’an shook his head helplessly.

So be it!

It seemed that today, he would have to take action.

"Brother Xu, I’ll help you," Li Xuanqing said.

"Young Master Xu, we will also make a move. We can hold them off for a moment; you should leave first," the leader of the Snow Spirit Guard said.

Xu Ping’an shook his head with a smile: "No need, I alone am enough to handle this. Just watch from the sidelines."

"Alone?" Everyone was taken aback.

Li Xuanqing and the others also looked surprised.

Although they all knew Xu Ping’an was very strong, there were simply too many Seventh Rank experts on the other side.

If it really came down to a fight, Xu Ping’an would certainly be overwhelmed.

However, Xu Ping’an ignored the surprised crowd and instead looked towards the twenty-plus Seventh Rank experts in front of him, laughing, "Will you all come at once, or who will come first?"

Arrogant!

Incredibly arrogant.

Xu Ping’an, a Fifth Rank, was faced with over twenty Seventh Rank experts and still had a threatening air about him.

It was truly an overwhelming display of dominance.

"To hell with whether he can beat them, with that attitude, my father will be his underling in the future," Qin Yu said.

"Right, I’ll ask my master to take him as a teacher when I get back," Li Shuangshuang said.

Song Yan, who had been very solemn up until then, was suddenly full of confusion upon hearing this.

What the heck?

Li Xuanqing was speechless.

Xu Ping’an was also puzzled.

What’s going on?

"Your Highness, Xu Ping’an is probably doomed. Facing so many powerful experts, he’s still so arrogant; it’s like he’s asking for death," one of Xue Hu’s Seventh Rank experts said.

"Idiots, you’re underestimating Xu Ping’an too much," Xue Hu retorted.

"Your Highness, aren’t you being a bit too wary of Xu Ping’an?" another Seventh Rank expert couldn’t help but say.

In their eyes, if they took action at this time and killed Xu Ping’an, they would definitely obtain a good number of treasures.

At the very least, other forces certainly wouldn’t dare to compete with them.

But Xue Hu was telling them not to act, which puzzled them greatly.

"Just watch, and you’ll know," Xue Hu said, too lazy to explain further.

The four Seventh Rank experts were perplexed, but still felt Xue Hu was overrating Xu Ping’an too much.

"Hmph, Xu Ping’an, you are far too arrogant; today, you will witness the power of my Mysterious Sword Sect," Zheng Xi said coldly.

"Attack!" the next moment, Zheng Xi directly ordered.

Following his command, three Seventh Rank Elders and he himself all charged towards Xu Ping’an.

It must be said that Zheng Xi’s strength was not weak.

He had reached the Seventh Rank, Third Layer Realm.

And those three elders were also strong: one at the Seventh Rank, Fifth Layer; one at the Seventh Rank, Sixth Layer; and one at the Seventh Rank, Eighth Layer Realm.

The combined might of these four was indeed formidable.

Seeing the four advancing, Li Xuanqing and the others all wore a solemn expression.

"Miss Song, are you really not going to make a move?" the Snow Spirit Guard leader asked.

"Let’s listen to him," Song Yan hesitated for a moment before responding.

The Snow Spirit Guard sighed helplessly upon hearing this.

In their view, Xu Ping’an refused to let them intervene so as not to drag them into trouble.

But would their opponents really let them go?

Xu Ping’an was unaware of everyone’s thoughts; his eyes had already turned sharp.

Watching the four bearing down on him, he held a brush in his hand.

"I didn’t want to waste this opportunity, but since you’re insisting on courting death, I have no choice but to oblige," Xu Ping’an huffed coldly.

True Yuan surged.

In the next moment, the brush in his hand burst forth with a terrifying Sword Qi.

The Sword Qi soared into the sky, instantly tearing open the void.

"How... how terrifying, this brush must be an Immortal Artifact." Everyone was startled.

They looked at Xu Ping’an’s writing brush with eyes filled with fear.

The Sword Qi from the brush was utterly terrifying.

"Not good, retreat quickly!" the leading Seventh Rank, Eighth Layer expert of the Mysterious Sword Sect, immediately shouted.

The other three were also greatly shocked and hastily retreated.

"Thinking of retreating now? It’s too late," Xu Ping’an sneered.

With a horizontal slash of the brush in hand, a frightening Sword Radiance burst forth in an instant.

The Sword Radiance shot into the sky, breaking through the air at incredible speed, its contained Sword Qi terrifyingly chilling to the bone.

"No!"

The four Seventh Rank Experts let out unwilling roars as they used all their power to resist.

However, the Sword Qi was too overwhelming.

In just an instant, all four Seventh Rank experts, including Zheng Xi, were cleaved apart by this stroke of Sword Radiance.

The heavens were rent asunder, revealing a huge crack.

Everyone gasped in shock.

One sword strike to vanquish four Seventh Rank experts?

Zhao Qiming was also stupefied at this moment, staring at Xu Ping’an in shock.

Did Xu Ping’an have such a powerful weapon in his hand?

Xue Hu’s four subordinates were also stunned.

Did their prince know about this beforehand, which is why he did not let them act?

It seemed the prince’s decision was indeed wise.

What they did not know was that Xue Hu was just as surprised at this moment.

Although he knew Xu Ping’an was not to be trifled with, he did not realize Xu Ping’an had such a terrifying move.

This sword, invincible below the Eighth Rank!

Above the Eighth Rank, it too can harm!

"Is this the brush he referred to, obtained from the set of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone?" Qin Yu asked with a stunned face.

"It should be," Li Xuanqing said.

"Damn, I thought the brush he got was just an ordinary one, but it turns out to be an Immortal Artifact containing powerful Sword Qi?" Qin Yu said, speechless.

"Yes, this Sword Qi is very strong, and it seems that the Sword Qi inside the brush has not yet dissipated; it should be able to be used two more times," Li Xuanqing said.

With these words, everyone was surprised.

It could still be used?

Two more times?

Xu Ping’an chuckled lightly, looking towards Zhao Qiming and the others.

In the distance, Zhao Qiming, Xie Fengyun, and Qin Yu immediately felt their scalps tingle.