Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 492 Royal Heritage

"Swoosh!"

A figure appeared directly above the small courtyard where Xu Ping’an was.

The comer was a young man who seemed to be attracted by the phenomenal celestial and terrestrial changes in the surroundings.

Xu Ping’an looked at the newcomer, frowning slightly.

The strength of the newcomer was not weak, having already reached the Eighth Rank Peak level.

And judging by the newcomer’s appearance, he seemed to be only around twenty-four or twenty-five years old.

Such an age, possessing such cultivation, was definitely a very extraordinary matter.

However, Situ Qianqian, who was standing aside, showed a look of joy on her face.

"Brother?" Situ Qianqian exclaimed in delight.

Brother?

Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised; was the newcomer also from the King Lie Mansion?

Cao Yuqing, who was beside them, also relaxed.

The young man slowly descended and asked Situ Qianqian gently, "Are you alright? Father learned that you had returned and sent me to pick you up."

"I’m fine, all thanks to Big Brother Xu taking action, otherwise we would have been caught by the Heavenly Moon Sect long ago," Situ Qianqian said hastily.

Situ Qianqian was two years younger than Xu Ping’an, so it was normal for her to call him "Big Brother."

"Oh? I am Situ Xingfeng. I thank you, brother, for saving my sister," said Situ Xingfeng to Xu Ping’an with a slight bow. However, his eyes were roving over Xu Ping’an as if measuring him up.

In his view, it was unfathomable for someone of Xu Ping’an’s age to have reached the Seventh Rank Eighth Layer Realm.

Xu Ping’an did not mind Situ Xingfeng’s scrutiny; the other man’s gaze did not carry any malice, but merely a pure vigilance.

If he were in his shoes, he would have done the same.

Besides, Situ Xingfeng’s strength did not pose a threat to him.

With his current state, not to speak of the Ninth Rank Fifth Layer Realm, even if someone from the Ninth Rank Sixth Layer Realm came, they might not be able to do anything to him.

"My name is Xu Ping’an, it was but a trifling effort, no need for courtesy," Xu Ping’an said, waving his hand. However, his eyes remained extremely vigilant.

If Situ Xingfeng made any sudden moves, he would strike first and kill him.

"Xu Ping’an, are you the Xu Ping’an from the Heavenly Star Ancient Palace?" Situ Xingfeng asked, looking at Xu Ping’an in surprise.

Of course, he had heard a lot about Xu Ping’an’s deeds.

He knew that Xu Ping’an had killed people in the Heavenly Star Ancient Palace.

As for those rumors, he naturally did not believe them.

Now, seeing Xu Ping’an’s cultivation, he was even more doubtful.

Even if Xu Ping’an’s cultivation was only at the Seventh Rank Eighth Layer Realm, how could he possibly kill so many people, no matter how defiant to the heavens he was?

It must be someone intent on targeting him, so they had released such news.

Nevertheless, Xu Ping’an being ranked eighty-seventh on the Wind and Cloud Pavilion’s genius list also marked him as a top-tier genius.

"So it’s Brother Xu. You need not mind; I have no affiliations with those powers, so I won’t do anything to you," Situ Xingfeng said with a smile upon seeing Xu Ping’an’s wary look.

Xu Ping’an nodded, but, while he restrained his gaze, his heart was still not at ease.

Although he had also investigated, it seemed that the King Lie Mansion had no connections with the Defying Heaven Alliance.

But who knew if they were people from the Defying Heaven Alliance behind the scenes?

So it was still better to be safe than sorry.

"Brother, Brother Xu is really powerful. He has a demon beast that killed an Eighth Rank elder of the Heavenly Moon Sect directly," Situ Qianqian immediately said.

"Oh?" Situ Xingfeng showed a look of surprise, and his mind quickly understood.

No wonder Xu Ping’an was able to kill so many, he had a powerful demon beast by his side.

Xu Ping’an saw the expression on Situ Xingfeng’s face and instantly knew what he was thinking. He simply smiled and did not bother to explain.

However, to tell the truth, he indeed had quite a few demon beasts with him.

Aside from the Blade Mantis, there was also Xiao Qing.

Of course, there was also the Savage Ape King.

Speaking of the Savage Ape King, Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but feel irritated.

After learning about the presence of the Thunder Brilliance Ring on Xu Ping’an, it had entered the ring to cultivate.

After absorbing some of the Indestructible Lightning Force, it had actually fallen into a deep slumber.

This was also why Xu Ping’an, when previously being chased, did not ask the Savage Ape King for assistance.

However, if the Savage Ape King could awaken this time, its power would surely have greatly increased.

In this regard, Xu Ping’an also felt somewhat relieved.

An increase in the Savage Ape King’s strength would be of help to him; after all, the Savage Ape King was a formidable fighter.

"Appearances can be deceptive, Brother Xu, what brings you to the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty this time? If I’m not mistaken, you should belong to the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty," Situ Xingfeng asked with curiosity.

"I am here to look for a relative," Xu Ping’an didn’t deliberately conceal the truth, but neither did he go into detail.

"Does Brother Xu intend to go to the imperial capital to seek the Thirteenth Princess?" Situ Xingfeng seemed to know some information about Xu Ping’an and asked.

Hearing this, Xu Ping’an did not show any surprise, and nodded in response, "Yes, I plan to head to the imperial capital."

The Thirteenth Princess was indeed his maternal aunt.

Previously, Xu Ping’an had also looked into it; his aunt Su Chan was the one ranked thirteenth, with the title ’Chi Yue’.

"Then Brother Xu may be disappointed. Now, the Thirteenth Princess is the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty’s cherished darling. Not to mention taking her away, it’s extremely difficult to even get an audience with her. Moreover, it is said that the Thirteenth Princess has entered the ancestral grounds of the Fire Divine Palace for cultivation, and she has yet to emerge," Situ Xingfeng responded.

He had the fortune of seeing the Thirteenth Princess once; that one glimpse had left him absolutely amazed.

It must be said, the Thirteenth Princess was indeed exceedingly beautiful.

Before her cultivation, there might not have been much change, but the current Thirteenth Princess, after undergoing three purifications and awakenings of her bloodline, had transformed completely.

It was said that the princess’s cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds.

One could say that the current Chi Yue Princess truly was the treasure of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty.

If she had been male, she might very well have been the undisputed choice for the sovereign of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty.

"Cultivating in the ancestral grounds of the Fire Divine Palace and has not yet emerged?" Xu Ping’an furrowed his brows.

This made it significantly harder for him to meet his aunt.

To storm the ancestral grounds of the Fire Divine Palace?

Xu Ping’an knew he did not possess such ability.

Based on his estimates, a power like the Fire Divine Palace would have at least Tenth Rank, or even higher rank cultivators in residence.

If he went there, it would be like walking into a trap.

"However, Brother Xu need not worry. In one more month, the imperial capital will hold its sacred ceremony, and by then the Thirteenth Princess will surely emerge," Situ Xingfeng seemed to guess what Xu Ping’an was thinking and immediately spoke up.

"The imperial capital’s ceremony? Would Brother Situ care to elaborate on this ceremony?" Xu Ping’an asked.

Previously, on the carriage, he had heard Situ Qianqian mention the ceremony, but since he was pretending to be asleep at the time, he did not inquire further.

Now that it was mentioned again, Xu Ping’an wanted to understand it clearly.

"Actually, apart from being the eight hundredth anniversary of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty’s founding, there is another important purpose for this ceremony: it is the day the dynasty conducts its inheritance rituals. The royal family of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty is said to be descendants of an ancient and mighty clan, with an extremely powerful legacy. Any princes or grandsons who come of age are to undergo the inheritance process, and it is said that the Thirteenth Princess is the most likely candidate to receive the original ancestral heritage, so she will definitely be participating," Situ Xingfeng explained.

Xu Ping’an immediately understood.

"I heard before that the Thirteenth Princess obtained an Immortal Emperor’s legacy, is that true?" Xu Ping’an continued to ask.

"I know of this, it is true. She received the legacy of an ancient sect from Ancient Times, the Seal Heaven Sect, which is extremely powerful. It is her own fortune that the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty and the Fire Divine Palace hold her in such high esteem," Situ Qianqian interjected.

Xu Ping’an was a bit surprised.

His aunt’s own fortune seemed to be quite profound.

Given that, he had to make sure he arrived at the imperial capital before the start of the ceremony, hopefully to take her away from this place after it concluded.