Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 506: Friendly Competition Contest

Fire Spirit Mountain, the martial arena.

At this moment, the eyes of hundreds were gathered here, people from all directions, from various powers.

"So many people," Xu Ping’an said with a slight sense of emotion.

"Yes, there are indeed a lot of people this time. In the past, sparring sessions would have at most three hundred people, but this time there are nearly eight hundred," Situ Lie said.

"That’s a lot, it seems the extra rewards this time have tempted many," Xu Ping’an nodded and said.

Clearly, it wasn’t just the Lieyang King who was moved.

All these powers were deeply interested in the three extra rewards.

Xu Ping’an looked towards the crowd and quickly, his gaze fell on a beautiful and enchanting figure from the Fire Divine Palace.

Sigh!

Xu Ping’an exhaled a breath.

He finally saw Li Qingyi.

Seeing that Li Qingyi was safe and sound, Xu Ping’an also felt relieved.

However, soon Xu Ping’an became surprised.

At this moment, Li Qingyi had actually reached the Eighth Rank Peak level of cultivation.

"This fast?" Xu Ping’an said in surprise.

When Li Qingyi left, she was only at the Fifth Rank Peak level of cultivation, but now she had actually reached Eighth Rank Peak – such a speed of progress was truly inconceivable.

"Li Qingyi’s advancement speed is indeed a bit exaggerated, but it’s also because of her profound fortune. I heard she gained quite an opportunity at the Fire Divine Palace’s Divine Flame Pool, discovered an Essence Blood Stone of a Crimson Fire True Dragon, which is why she was able to improve so quickly. Moreover, it seems her physique has also been enhanced," Situ Lie said to Xu Ping’an.

"An Essence Blood Stone of a Crimson Fire True Dragon?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat astonished.

True Dragons had long been extinct, and True Dragon Essence Blood was naturally extremely rare.

He had not expected that Li Qingyi would have such good luck to find an Essence Blood Stone of a Crimson Fire True Dragon.

But wasn’t Li Qingyi’s physique a True Phoenix Physique?

How could she absorb the essence blood of a True Dragon?

Xu Ping’an looked at Li Qingyi again, and he noticed that her physique had undergone some changes.

In her body, there were indeed the bloodlines of both True Dragon and True Phoenix.

Both of these physiques were Second Grade physiques; theoretically, they should conflict, but now both were perfectly coexisting within Li Qingyi’s body.

Two bloodlines with the same attributes can coexist?

Xu Ping’an was confused, his brow slightly furrowed.

He did not know whether this was a good or a bad thing for Li Qingyi.

However, if Li Qingyi could merge these two bloodlines in the future, perhaps it could lead to her becoming a First Grade bloodline physique.

"Well, since these two bloodlines can coexist in her body, there should be no major issue," Xu Ping’an cast aside the jumbled thoughts.

He turned his gaze to others.

At this moment, the one leading these people was a youth dressed in a splendid brocade robe.

This person was extremely majestic, and he seemed to have the aura of someone in a high position.

"Is that the Crown Prince of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty, Jiang Yu?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Yes, that’s Jiang Yu. He is thirty years old, yet he has already reached the Ninth Rank Second Layer Realm," Situ Xingfeng responded.

"Ninth Rank Third Layer now," Xu Ping’an said indifferently.

Situ Xingfeng was startled, had Jiang Yu made a breakthrough?

"Indeed, he’s at the Ninth Rank Third Layer Realm now. It looks like for this time’s top five, the Crown Prince will certainly occupy a spot," Situ Lie said.

Xu Ping’an did not speak. This Crown Prince had considerable strength.

From him, Xu Ping’an could feel an unmatched True Dragon Aura.

Clearly, the cultivation technique he practiced was also extremely extraordinary.

Next to Jiang Yu, there stood a woman dressed in a blue gown.

This woman was also exceptionally beautiful, with an extremely enchanting appearance.

And the woman appeared to be about twenty-seven years old, her cultivation was not low either, having reached the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm.

"She is the Fifth Princess of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty, Jiang Lan. She is also extraordinarily remarkable. Her physique is of the legendary Second Grade ancient Blue Fire Divine Phoenix, and her Blue Fire is extremely terrifying, simply not something that an ordinary First Grade physique can compare to," Situ Xingfeng said.

"Blue Fire Divine Phoenix?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised.

Such ancient demon beasts had long since vanished, but their might was extremely renowned.

Seemingly sensing the gaze of Xu Ping’an and others, the woman turned her head to look over. Her eyes swept across Situ Xingfeng and Situ Qianqian before finally resting on Xu Ping’an, seemingly with a hint of puzzlement. However, that flicker of doubt quickly turned into disdain.

Xu Ping’an inwardly marveled at the woman’s keen perception.

Could this be an additional effect brought about by her physique?

As for the woman’s disdain, he didn’t mind it at all.

After all, he currently seemed like a mere Cultivator at the Seventh Rank Peak. How could he possibly catch the eye of this vibrant princess?

"Are those the disciples from the three major sects over there?" Xu Ping’an asked, looking towards the other side.

On the other side, nearly a hundred disciples stood, each wearing one of three different types of clothing.

One group, in particular, included Ning Shaocong and the others who Xu Ping’an had encountered the previous day.

"Yes, they are the people from the three sects. We won’t talk about the Heavenly Moon Sect since you met them yesterday. Over there are the disciples of the Lin Xian Sect. Their leader is their chief disciple, Xue Tianhen, now twenty-eight years old. It is said that he just broke through to the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm yesterday," Situ Xingfeng pointed at a young man dressed in a splendid Daoist robe in the distance and said.

Xu Ping’an glanced over. The young man had an ordinary appearance, but was quite tall, at least 1.9 meters.

As for his cultivation, it was at the peak of the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm, clearly not something he had just achieved.

It looked like he had always concealed his true cultivation.

"Over there is the Chief Disciple of the Flying Immortal Sect, named Wei Xiaoyue, who is twenty-nine. It’s said she is also at the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm," Situ Xingfeng said.

Xu Ping’an looked towards the woman.

She had short hair, sharp eyes, a tall figure, and an air of valor about her, evoking the image of a female general.

And her cultivation was indeed not concealed, firmly at the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm, but her aura was extremely robust, showcasing her extraordinary strength.

"None of them are simple," Xu Ping’an sighed.

He turned to look again at the people from the Lieyang Royal Mansion and the Royal Mansion.

Shao Yanlong seemed to have made some progress, not yet having broken through, but close to reaching the Ninth Rank Third Layer Realm.

As for the Royal Mansion, it was somewhat weaker, like Situ Xingfeng, both at the Eighth Rank Peak.

It had to be said that the young generations of the Royal Mansion and the Lieyang Royal Mansion were indeed quite different in strength.

Subsequently, Xu Ping’an saw his old teacher and the young boy.

"Swoosh!"

Just at that moment, a figure flew down onto a high platform in front.

This person was an old man dressed in a Daoist robe, his hair white, fastened behind his head with a wooden hairpin.

His aura spread out, and the entire place instantly quieted down.

"He is the Royal Adviser of the Imperial City of the Immortal Dynasty, named He Tianzhu, and he is also a powerhouse at the Ninth Rank Peak," Situ Xingfeng whispered to Xu Ping’an.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since everyone has arrived, let’s begin. I will start by announcing the rewards for the sparring," the old man said, his voice not loud, yet it clearly resounded in the ears of everyone present.

Quickly, the old man repeated the rewards.

The top twenty would each receive twenty drops of Fire Spirit Fluid, thirty thousand Low Grade Immortal Stones, and five Superior Grade Ninth Rank Immortal Pills.

Upon hearing this, Situ Xingfeng and others were extremely astonished.

The rewards were several times more generous than those from ten years ago.

Just the promise of these rewards alone had the numerous geniuses around buzzing with excitement.

In the end, the old man also announced the additional rewards for the top five.

These announcements made all the young prodigies’ eyes gleam with immense excitement.

Even Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but be moved by the truly generous rewards.

"Alright, the rewards have been announced. Now let’s get straight to it. Those who wish to participate in the sparring, please start drawing lots," the old man waved his hand and many orbs of light appeared in the sky.

The prodigies moved to capture the orbs of light into their hands.

Xu Ping’an also grabbed one of the orbs.