Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 345 What’s This Cunning Move

"Brother Xu, are you really able to take us all into the Heavenly Star Palace together?"

At this moment, in front of Xu Ping’an, a group of fifty-odd Loose Cultivators had gathered, with only fifteen among them having reached the Seventh Rank.

The strongest was merely at the Eighth Layer Realm of the Seventh Rank, while the rest had the combat power of the Sixth Rank.

And the man who was speaking was named Fu Xing, the sole Seventh Rank Eighth Layer Realm Cultivator among them.

"Yes, I have a way to get us in, but there’s a certain risk involved, and there’s a chance we may lose our lives, so everyone should consider it for themselves," Xu Ping’an responded.

He didn’t make any guarantees, knowing full well that even he couldn’t be a hundred percent certain his plan would succeed.

The plans at hand required the execution by multiple people, so he had to ensure that those involved would give it their all.

"We don’t need to talk about the risk; as long as we can get into the Heavenly Star Palace, we are willing to take the chance, even if it’s dangerous," a Seventh Rank Cultivator immediately replied.

The others also nodded their heads, their expressions firm and determined.

"Since everyone is of the same mind, I am willing to lead the attempt. However, let me be blunt, you must follow my orders, or else if the plan fails, don’t blame me for being ruthless," Xu Ping’an said with an icy look in his eyes.

At his words, many in the group showed a look of fear.

Just moments ago, Xu Ping’an had made his move—one punch had killed a Seventh Rank Ninth Layer Realm Ironclad Dragon.

The scene had struck awe into everyone present.

Therefore, they were still somewhat fearful of Xu Ping’an.

"Brother Xu, just tell us what to do. I can assure you that these people are all trustworthy. I understand the importance of the plan, so I haven’t tried to involve anyone unreliable," Wu An said with a smile.

Xu Ping’an nodded, and then he prepared to reveal his plan.

The crowd, including Gu Lingyan, were all curious.

They too wanted to know, just what method Xu Ping’an would use to help them enter the Heavenly Star Palace.

"I suppose you all know that the Teleportation Gate to the Heavenly Star Palace can only admit one hundred people?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile, seeing the curiosity piqued in the crowd.

"Yes, we all know that, but now the numbers of the major forces guarding each Teleportation Formation have already exceeded one hundred. We Loose Cultivators don’t stand a chance," a Seventh Rank Cultivator said helplessly.

The others nodded in agreement—the spots were limited, and the major forces didn’t even have enough for themselves, so how could they give any to the Loose Cultivators?

Xu Ping’an continued with a smile, "But if the numbers of these major forces were to drop below one hundred, wouldn’t we have a chance then?"

"That’s true; we would stand a chance. The Teleportation Formation remains open for at least three days. During these three days, unless the number of entrants reaches one hundred, it would remain open; otherwise, it would automatically close after three days. If the major forces are lacking in numbers, once they enter, we could follow suit. After all, the teleportation locations are distributed randomly within a certain area," Wu An nodded and replied.

"But all these major forces have exceeded one hundred in number," Fu Xing immediately objected.

The rest of the group nodded in agreement.

They had all scouted the nearby Teleportation Gates, but the major forces’ numbers far exceeded one hundred everywhere, leaving no opportunity to slip in unnoticed.

"Are you thinking of reducing the numbers of these major forces’ disciples?" Gu Lingyan asked after some thought.

As soon as she said this, everyone was stunned.

Reducing their numbers?

"Correct, I plan to select a Teleportation Gate and reduce the number of disciples from the major forces there," Xu Ping’an confirmed with a nod.

"How will you reduce them?" someone asked.

"Kill!" Xu Ping’an answered bluntly.

The group was taken aback; he talked about killing disciples of the major forces as if it were an easy task.

"Kill? That’s easier said than done. We aren’t even a match for these major forces; wouldn’t going there be akin to a death sentence?" Fu Xing continued.

"Exactly, they have Ninth Rank Experts; even if we all attacked together, we’d be no match for them," a Seventh Rank Loose Cultivator displayed a look of disappointment.

They had thought Xu Ping’an might have some great idea, but it turned out he just wanted them to go on a suicide mission.

The others also expressed their disappointment in Xu Ping’an.

Even Gu Lingyan felt some disappointment, these people were no match for the disciples of the big forces.

Even if they ambushed and killed one or two disciples from the big forces, the others would become cautious.

"Who said we have to kill them ourselves?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Huh?" Everybody was taken aback.

What did he mean?

"Not by ourselves, then how do we kill?" Wu An was also confused by Xu Ping’an’s words, and asked with a puzzled face.

Everyone was at a loss.

Xu Ping’an smiled, took out a Xuan Tian Thunder Seed, and said with a smile, "This is a Xuan Tian Thunder Seed. Its explosion can unleash the power of a full blow from an Eighth Rank Strongman. I once used it to blow up an Eighth Rank Strongman."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the Xuan Tian Thunder Seed in Xu Ping’an’s hand, showing a shocked expression.

This was a massive weapon.

Gu Lingyan was stunned, Xu Ping’an actually took out a Xuan Tian Thunder Seed.

"So you plan to use the Xuan Tian Thunder Seed to kill those disciples from the big forces?" Gu Lingyan thought of what Xu Ping’an said earlier about her accomplishing a great feat, so she asked quickly.

The others also looked at Xu Ping’an, seeing something with such tremendous power as potentially successful.

However, Xu Ping’an shook his head, "No, although this thing is powerful, the other side is not dead. A surprise attack might kill a few, but to repeatedly kill those Sixth and Seventh Rank Experts from the big forces, it’s almost impossible."

"Yes, this thing is very powerful, but it has its limitations. If we use it once or twice, the Ninth Rank Experts will notice, and we will be killed before we even get close," added Fu Xing.

"Then what do we do?" Everyone looked puzzled.

Gu Lingyan was also puzzled.

Xu Ping’an, however, said with a smile, "Actually, it’s very simple. We may not have strength, but we can ’borrow force.’"

"Borrow force?" Everyone was utterly confused.

Xu Ping’an shook his head helplessly and hinted further, "Demon Beasts."

People still didn’t understand.

However, Gu Lingyan’s eyes lit up, and she said quickly, "I get it now. You want us to disguise as those disciples from the big forces and use the Xuan Tian Thunder Seed to bomb the Demon Beast lairs. The Demon Beasts will definitely become enraged, and then we redirect this disaster eastward, leading these Demon Beasts to the entrance. The Demon Beasts will surely engage in a fierce battle with the disciples of the big forces."

"Smart, it seems I had some misunderstandings about you before," Xu Ping’an praised.

Gu Lingyan immediately puffed up with anger. Did this guy always think she was stupid before?

She was clearly very clever, okay?

The others, upon hearing Gu Lingyan’s words, were also astounded.

Could this even be done?

Impersonate disciples from the big forces and bomb the Demon Beast lairs?

And then lead the Demon Beasts to battle those big forces’ disciples?

Holy shit!

Brilliant!

Could such a cunning plan be thought up by a person?

The more the people thought about it, the more they felt Xu Ping’an’s idea was feasible.