Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 543: The Counterattack of Wang Tao

The Divine Flame Hall’s prohibition trials consist of thirty-six challenges.

Only by overcoming all thirty-six will one be deemed to have truly succeeded in the trial.

Once someone completes all thirty-six challenges, they can enter the Divine Flame Hall to receive its inheritance.

However, it has been thousands of years since anyone managed to make it through all thirty-six challenges.

Thus, many are curious as to how many trials Luo Yong’an will be able to pass.

"What do you think, how many challenges can Brother Luo overcome?" a disciple from the Fire Divine Palace inquired curiously.

"I believe he can pass at least ten," another disciple from the Fire Divine Palace immediately responded.

"The prohibition trials of the Divine Flame Hall are said to be exceedingly difficult; one must complete thirty-six tasks, each ten times more challenging than the last. It’s nearly impossible for Brother Luo to pass ten trials," a disciple familiar with the Divine Flame Hall’s trials explained.

Hearing this, the others fell silent.

The difficulty of the thirty-six trials increases tenfold with each level, no wonder nobody has managed to overcome them all these years.

"I have faith that Brother Luo can do it; he might even pass all of them," Zhao Ling’er said with an admiring tone.

The plain-looking female disciple immediately nodded in agreement.

Xu Ping’an chuckled lightly upon hearing this.

The prohibitions of the Divine Flame Hall are formidable; there’s no way Luo Yong’an can overcome all those challenges.

"What are you laughing at? Even if Brother Luo doesn’t clear them all, he’s still better than you since you don’t even qualify to participate," the plain-looking female disciple said displeased, seeing Xu Ping’an sneering.

Zhao Ling’er cast a disdainful glance at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an couldn’t be bothered to explain, his gaze shifting to Li Qingyi in the distance.

Li Qingyi was still captivatingly beautiful, silently adjusting herself in preparation for the prohibition trials.

"Look! Brother Luo has cleared the first prohibition," a disciple suddenly cried out at that moment.

Everyone was astonished.

So fast?

"That’s great, I knew Brother Luo was amazing," Zhao Ling’er exclaimed excitedly.

After saying this, she didn’t forget to cast a scornful look at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an smiled contemptuously.

To get this excited over just the first challenge? He thought it was rather excessive, even if he wasn’t the genuine owner of this body.

Time passed, and Luo Yong’an continued to face the challenges.

For every challenge Luo Yong’an cleared, Xu Ping’an had to endure another scoff, which was extremely vexing for him.

Fortunately, Luo Yong’an didn’t manage to clear too many stages and failed at the twelfth challenge.

Upon failure, Luo Yong’an was transported back.

"To have reached the twelfth challenge is already an incredible achievement."

"Yeah, the last time anyone reached the twelfth challenge was eight hundred years ago. Brother Luo is indeed a genius."

...

The surrounding disciples spoke one after another, full of praise.

The previously disheartened Luo Yong’an showed a hint of pride on his face.

"Brother Luo, you’re amazing," Zhao Ling’er went forward to praise him excitedly.

"Sister Zhao, you flatter me. Had I not been careless for a moment, I might have gone even further," Luo Yong’an said with a smile.

Hearing this, Zhao Ling’er looked up to Luo Yong’an with even more admiration.

Her disdain for Xu Ping’an grew more intense.

Luo Yong’an was also aware of Wang Tao; he glanced at Wang Tao and sneered disdainfully.

He clearly had never taken Wang Tao seriously from start to finish.

Many disciples around knew about Wang Tao’s engagement with Zhao Ling’er, and now they were all smirking at ’Wang Tao’s’ embarrassment.

Xu Ping’an felt extremely helpless. Had he known, he wouldn’t have chosen this identity, as he had received too many disdainful looks.

"Look, Xie Jizong is about to challenge the restriction, what level do you think he’ll reach?" someone curiously asked.

Everyone’s attention was drawn to Xie Jizong.

The identity of Xie Jizong as a seed disciple gradually spread, so everyone was also curious about which level he could reach.

Even Luo Yong’an was looking at the stele ahead, silently competing in his heart.

"Qingyi, you’re planning to take the challenge too, aren’t you? How about we exchange some experiences? I can teach you a thing or two," Luo Yong’an suddenly approached Li Qingyi and said, trying to ingratiate himself.

Zhao Ling’er watched this scene, seething with anger.

However, she was powerless because Li Qingyi was simply too dazzling.

"It’s said that Li Qingyi broke through to the Ninth Rank after returning from yesterday’s banquet. Her talent is truly remarkable."

"Broke through to Ninth Rank? She reached Ninth Rank so quickly?"

"Yes, it’s said she’s only eighteen, and already at the Ninth Rank. Truly astonishing."

...

For a time, the discussions among the disciples were endless.

All the disciples looked up to Li Qingyi with admiration.

Her extremely beautiful face, proud figure, and amazing talent made Li Qingyi stand out in the crowd.

"No need," Li Qingyi replied coldly, paying no attention to Luo Yong’an.

Luo Yong’an’s face stiffened, a surge of anger flashed across his face, but he did not make a fool of himself any further.

Seeing this, Xu Ping’an smiled faintly and walked towards Li Qingyi.

His purpose for coming here was to see Li Qingyi, and naturally, he had to say a few words.

"Look, isn’t that Wang Tao? What’s he up to?"

"Is he going over to chat up Li Qingyi?"

"Has he gone mad? Does he think he’s worthy of Li Qingyi? Doesn’t he know his own place?"

...

The surrounding disciples immediately noticed Xu Ping’an’s actions and started mocking him.

"Wang Tao wants to chat up Li Qingyi? Haha, isn’t he just humiliating himself?" The female disciple standing next to Zhao Ling’er burst into laughter.

"I guess he wants to arouse my jealousy this way. Unfortunately, he’s overestimating himself. Why would Li Qingyi bother with him?" Zhao Ling’er said with disdainful laughter.

The ordinary-looking female disciple snickered immediately, thinking ’Wang Tao’ was delusional.

Actually hoping to attract Zhao Ling’er’s attention this way.

Luo Yong’an, who was standing nearby, also saw this and was filled with disdain.

This good-for-nothing actually dared to aim for Li Qingyi, he must be tired of living.

Yet there was no need for him to act; soon enough, he would surely be snubbed.

Xu Ping’an also heard the discussions of the crowd, but he was too lazy to explain.

By this time, he had already reached Li Qingyi’s side.

Li Qingyi’s eyebrows gently furrowed, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

However, just as Li Qingyi was about to speak, Xu Ping’an smiled and said, "Are you still wearing the Superior Grade soft armor I gave you? Such armor no longer offers any protection for you. I’ll refine another piece for you later."

Li Qingyi was immediately shocked, staring at ’Wang Tao’ with wide eyes.

"I’m here," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Li Qingyi’s eyes instantly filled with tears, and she threw herself into Xu Ping’an’s arms, holding on to him tightly.

The area was suddenly as silent as death, everyone stood frozen in place.