Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 499: Fire Spirit Mountain Gathering

Situ Xingfeng was also shocked beyond measure; Xu Ping’an’s punch just now was simply too fast.

If Xu Ping’an had wished, he would be dead by now.

Is this Temporal Momentum?

To him, there was no perception of time changing at all.

"Brother Xu, your punch was truly terrifying. I’m afraid that using Temporal Momentum, hardly anyone within the Ninth Rank could withstand your attack," Situ Xingfeng said, astonished.

"Hmm, my speed has indeed become comparable to that of a Ninth Rank Peak, but my strength is still lacking somewhat," Xu Ping’an nodded and said.

He was extremely pleased that he could step into the threshold of Temporal Momentum himself.

As his comprehension of Temporal Momentum deepened over time, his speed would become even faster.

By then, let alone a Ninth Rank Peak, even a Tenth Rank Expert might not be able to catch his punch.

"Big brother Xu, you really are amazing. I’ve heard my father say that comprehension in the realm of time is much more difficult than that of space. Your grasp of Temporal Momentum makes you an astonishing talent of this era," Situ Qianqian said with a face full of admiration.

Situ Xingfeng nodded along as well.

Xu Ping’an’s demonstrated talent was simply heaven-defying.

"You flatter me; I just had good luck, coupled with guidance from His Highness, which allowed me to break through," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

It must be said, without Situ Lie’s guidance, comprehending Temporal Momentum would not have been so easy for him.

"By the way, how long have I been comprehending?" Xu Ping’an asked.

He had been immersed in his understanding all this time and so had not paid attention to the passing of time.

If he missed the grand ceremony, that would be a big problem.

"It’s fine; you’ve only been comprehending for eight days, and there are still twenty days until the ceremony," Situ Xingfeng said, knowing Xu Ping’an’s concern.

"Twenty days left?" Xu Ping’an breathed a sigh of relief.

"Right, Brother Situ, there’s someone I’d like to ask about; she might be a disciple of the Fire Divine Palace. I wonder if you’ve heard of her," Xu Ping’an asked.

"There are quite a few disciples of the Fire Divine Palace, more than ten thousand, so if the person you’re asking about isn’t well-known, I might not know of her. But I can inquire for you," Situ Xingfeng said.

"Her name is Li Qingyi. She shouldn’t be obscure," Xu Ping’an stated Li Qingyi’s name.

With Li Qingyi’s talent, as well as her appearance, there was no doubt she would be well-known within the Fire Divine Palace.

Of this, Xu Ping’an was certain.

"Li Qingyi? Are you looking for Li Qingyi?" Situ Xingfeng looked at Xu Ping’an incredulously.

"Yes, is there something wrong?" Xu Ping’an asked, puzzled.

"Not exactly wrong. It’s just that Li Qingyi has quite a reputation. She’s only been in the imperial city for three months, but her name is already well-known throughout; even within the Fire Divine Palace, she has a considerable fame," Situ Xingfeng remarked, impressed.

"Oh?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised.

Although he knew Li Qingyi wouldn’t be unknown, he hadn’t expected her fame to be quite so great.

Could it be Li Qingyi had done something notable?

"May I ask, Brother Situ, what has Li Qingyi done to make such a stir in the entire Fire Divine Palace?" Xu Ping’an pursued.

"I know this; the one named Li Qingyi is extraordinary. Not only is she as beautiful as a celestial, but her talent is also extremely against the heavens. She has been at the Fire Divine Palace for just over three months, but her cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. Within the first month of joining, she had already broken through to the Seventh Rank, and later her cultivation soared high. It’s said that she even defeated a genius of the inner court of the Fire Divine Palace, becoming an elite disciple. Rumor has it she’s about to step into the Eighth Rank," Situ Qianqian said.

Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

But he also felt it was normal, Li Qingyi’s talent was indeed very strong.

As long as she had sufficient resources, her cultivation speed would definitely not be slow.

However, such a matter shouldn’t be enough to shake the entire Fire Divine Palace, right?

Sure enough, Situ Xingfeng, who was by the side, spoke up, "Actually, it’s not just that. The main reason Li Qingyi became famous throughout the Fire Divine Palace is because she rejected the courtship of the genius Luo Yong’an from the Fire Divine Palace. Luo Yong’an is also considered a top talent among the elite disciples; he’s only twenty-six years old but has already reached the Ninth Rank Initial Stage. Even if he’s not on par with the Divine Child, he is still considered a top-level genius."

Xu Ping’an nodded. To be able to reach the Ninth Rank at the age of twenty-six was indeed the mark of a top-level genius.

He had also done some research on the Fire Divine Palace before.

Disciples are generally divided into outer court disciples, inner court disciples, elite disciples, and seed disciples.

Outer court disciples are usually those below the Seventh Rank, inner court disciples are at the Seventh Rank, and elite disciples are generally above the Eighth Rank.

As for seed disciples, they are personally selected by the Palace Master of the Fire Divine Palace, and there are only three spots.

The Divine Child is one of them, and my little aunt Su Chan is also one of them.

Regarding the other one, Xu Ping’an did not know; it was said to be extremely mysterious.

Although Luo Yong’an is not a seed disciple, being able to reach the Ninth Rank at such a young age means he can still rank in the top three within the inner court.

A genius like him, every move he makes is the focus of attention from the outside world.

And Li Qingyi rejecting Luo Yong’an’s courtship naturally caused a great sensation.

After all, for a genius like Luo Yong’an, it wasn’t just that he took the initiative to court someone—many major forces would want to proactively marry off their daughters to him.

Therefore, when Situ Xingfeng said that Li Qingyi’s reputation soared because she rejected Luo Yong’an, Xu Ping’an believed it.

"What happened after that? Did Luo Yong’an give Li Qingyi a hard time?" Xu Ping’an asked anxiously.

"Luo Yong’an has a very narrow mind; naturally, he wouldn’t easily let Li Qingyi off. But Li Qingyi was also quite lucky, as she became a disciple under the Third Elder of the Fire Divine Palace. The Third Elder is famously protective of his own, so there was no major trouble for Li Qingyi," Situ Xingfeng explained.

Hearing this, Xu Ping’an breathed a sigh of relief.

He was genuinely worried Li Qingyi would be bullied in the Fire Divine Palace.

"Brother Situ, is there any way I can meet Li Qingyi? To be honest, Li Qingyi is my Dao companion," Xu Ping’an responded.

"Li Qingyi actually said she’s Xu brother’s Dao companion?" Situ Xingfeng was immensely surprised.

Situ Qianqian also appeared surprised, with a hint of loss visible in her eyes.

Xu Ping’an did not pay attention to that and continued looking towards Situ Xingfeng, "Yes, we both come from the same small sect. She said she was coming to the Fire Divine Palace, so we agreed that I would come to the imperial city to find her after I came out of the Heavenly Star Palace."

"I see. If it were an ordinary time, it would be quite difficult for Xu brother to meet her, as the Fire Divine Palace prohibits outsiders from entering, and Xu brother’s identity is so sensitive. But now, there happens to be an opportunity," Situ Xingfeng thought for a moment before speaking.

"Oh? What opportunity?" Xu Ping’an’s eyes showed a glint of sharpness.

"Big brother, are you talking about the Fire Spirit Mountain gathering?" Situ Qianqian asked in surprise.

The Fire Spirit Mountain gathering?

Xu Ping’an showed a hint of confusion.

Situ Xingfeng on the side nodded, "That’s right, the Fire Spirit Mountain gathering."