Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 520: Entering the Top Ten

"Rift Sky Secret Technique, such a formidable Rift Sky Secret Technique. Wu Qing has actually cultivated the Rift Sky Secret Technique, and he has succeeded?"

"Yes, it’s said that the Rift Sky Secret Technique is extremely difficult to master, but Wu Qing has actually grasped it, indicating that he has also comprehended the Spatial Momentum."

"Those who can comprehend Spatial Momentum are all exceptional geniuses. If Wu Qing can understand the Spatial Laws, his future achievements could be truly boundless."

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Many people around continuously discussed.

To them, Wu Qing who had grasped the Rift Sky Secret Technique and Wu Qing who had not seemed like two different people.

Wu Qing, who had comprehended the Rift Sky Secret Technique, would be valued by all major powers.

After all, mastering the Spatial Momentum is like having a ticket to enter the Tenth Rank.

"Damn it, is this the Rift Sky Secret Technique that the sect leader has always wanted to obtain? It’s truly terrifying," Ning Shaocong said, his fists clenched with intense greed in his eyes.

Such a potent secret technique would move anyone.

"Indeed, it’s too strong. Even Princess Jiang Lan was defeated, it’s really too frightening," Wang Xia Xue responded.

Previously, she felt unconvinced about losing to Wu Qing, but now she was utterly convinced.

Just that single move a moment ago, if it were her, perhaps not even the national advisor could have rescued her in time.

"Father, he has actually mastered the Rift Sky Secret Technique," Situ Xingfeng said, overwhelmed with excitement.

How long had Xu Ping’an been in contact with the Rift Sky Secret Technique? Two days?

In just two days, he had already mastered the Situ Family’s supreme secret technique.

"Yes, although he has just mastered it and is still not very skilled, his Rift Sky Secret Technique has great potential, and its power is even greater under the Spatial Cutting Momentum," Situ Lie said.

"Father, how long did it take you to comprehend the Rift Sky back then?" Situ Xingfeng brought up an awkward topic.

Situ Lie immediately glared at his unfilial son, saying disgruntledly, "If one day you’re half as formidable as Wu Qing, your father would be satisfied."

"Half? Father, you overestimate me. I would be satisfied with one-tenth," Situ Xingfeng responded.

Hearing his son’s answer, Situ Lie was at a loss.

However, indeed, Xu Ping’an’s talent was so heaven-defying that even one-tenth would already be terrifying.

"Recognized," Xu Ping’an said as he watched Jiang Lan being rescued, also letting out a sigh of relief.

It was precisely because he anticipated someone would intervene that Xu Ping’an dared to use the Rift Sky Secret Technique without restraint.

If he had indeed killed Jiang Lan, that would have been a big problem.

"You wanted to kill me?" Jiang Lan asked Xu Ping’an coldly.

"No, Princess, you misunderstand. I had no intention of killing you; it’s just that I’ve only just mastered this Secret Technique and am not yet fully in control," Xu Ping’an responded.

"Cut it out, just messing with you. Not bad, being able to master the Rift Sky Secret Technique, you indeed possess the strength to defeat me," Jiang Lan said. Although she was proud, she wasn’t arrogant.

Xu Ping’an’s ability to defeat her had earned her recognition.

On the contrary, she would be much more polite to Xu Ping’an.

"Thank you for your praise, Princess," Xu Ping’an replied.

Jiang Lan nodded, "But you still have to work hard. If you get defeated in the next match, I won’t let you off the hook."

Xu Ping’an gave an embarrassed smile and then stepped down from the arena.

Returning to his place, Situ Qianqian excitedly rushed up to greet him.

"Cousin, you’re truly amazing. You’ve already made it into the top ten. Win one more match, and you’ll be in the top five," Situ Qianqian said excitedly.

Xu Ping’an smiled faintly: "The upcoming match won’t be easy; I’ve almost used up all my trump cards."

"Indeed, it won’t be easy. Those who make it into the top ten are all Cultivators above the Ninth Rank, and they’re not just at the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm. With your Cultivation not being enough, winning will still be quite difficult," Situ Lie also stepped forward and added.

He had intended to speak some serious words, to prevent Xu Ping’an from becoming too arrogant, but he hadn’t expected Xu Ping’an to be able to speak of his own shortcomings. This instantaneously made him feel that Xu Ping’an’s mentality was mature.

Unassuming and unruffled, yet possessing supreme talent, how could such a person not succeed?

Xu Ping’an nodded; he understood what Situ Lie meant.

"But don’t put too much pressure on yourself, it would be best if you can make it into the top five, but if not, then let it be," Situ Lie said.

Xu Ping’an nodded again.

Since he had already come this far, he was determined to secure a place in the top five, no matter what.

However, the difficulty of achieving a top-five finish without revealing his identity was still significant.

While Xu Ping’an was contemplating, the fifth match also ended, with Xiao Yunzong from the Flying Sky Sect emerging victorious.

The sixth match was Li Qingyi versus Ning Shaocong.

Initially, Ning Shaocong was extremely arrogant, underestimating Li Qingyi and getting completely trounced by her.

After suffering a big loss, Ning Shaocong started to fight seriously and used all his strength to put pressure on Li Qingyi.

Nevertheless, Li Qingyi’s strength remained formidable; she executed a powerful combat technique from the Fire Divine Palace and directly defeated Ning Shaocong.

As a result, all the disciples from the Heavenly Moon Sect were eliminated.

This caused great indignation among the disciples of the Heavenly Moon Sect.

Ning Shaocong felt he had lost all face, too embarrassed to stay any longer, and actually left early.

The seventh match was between Luo Yong’an from the Fire Divine Palace and a disciple from an average first-rate power, and unsurprisingly, Luo Yong’an won with ease.

The eighth match featured a seeded disciple from the Fire Divine Palace; this time, she finally demonstrated a certain level of strength, defeating an Eighth Rank Peak Cultivator in one move.

The victor of the ninth match was Chen Hai from Lin Xian Sect.

The victor of the tenth match was a Ninth Rank First Layer Realm disciple of Song Qing from the imperial general’s mansion.

Thus, the top ten were settled.

The upcoming battles for the top five rankings would be the most intense, and among the top ten, only Xu Ping’an was a Seventh Rank Cultivator, with Li Qingyi being the only other Eighth Rank Cultivator.

The time to draw lots and decide the opponents quickly arrived.

This time, Xu Ping’an’s luck was still poor; his opponent turned out to be Luo Yong’an from the Fire Divine Palace.

Luo Yong’an was considered one of the stronger competitors among these contestants.

For Xu Ping’an to draw him as an opponent could truly be said to be bad luck.

"How could it be him, cousin, your luck is really terrible," Situ Qianqian said unhappily.

Situ Xingfeng and Situ Lie also looked very solemn.

Xu Ping’an gave a wry smile, but quickly set aside his thoughts.

Since the opponent had been decided, he could only give it his all.

Luo Yong’an was indeed strong, but he was not invincible, at least Xu Ping’an still had his soul power.

Xu Ping’an then looked at Li Qingyi, who had better luck.

Her opponent turned out to be Chen Hai from the Lin Xian Sect.

This was one of the weaker competitors among the ten; Li Qingyi stood a pretty good chance of winning.

"My opponent turned out to be him." Far away, at the resting place of the Fire Divine Palace, Luo Yong’an had a light smile on his face.

He hadn’t expected his opponent to be Wu Qing.

This was perfect; he had been finding Wu Qing unpleasant, and now he had the opportunity to teach him a lesson.