Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 546 Entering the Test

"Die!"

Luo Yong’an was greatly shocked, but he quickly recovered his composure, a battle sabre appearing in his hand as he ferociously slashed towards Xu Ping’an.

He knew he could no longer underestimate the guy before him.

This guy in front of him was somewhat strange.

However, Xu Ping’an just chuckled, his eyes flashing with a trace of contempt as he watched the fiery battle sabre slashing towards him.

"Too slow."

After speaking, Xu Ping’an’s hand shot out like lightning, slapping across Luo Yong’an’s face in an instant.

"Slap!"

The slap was incredibly solid, carrying a tremendous force.

"Ugh!"

Luo Yong’an spat out blood violently, his body rapidly flying backward.

He was utterly stunned.

He hadn’t seen at all how Xu Ping’an had made his move.

The people around were equally dumbstruck.

What just happened?

What is going on?

Brother Luo was sent flying by a slap from Wang Tao?

How could this be possible?

Zhao Ling’er, too, was dumbfounded, her face filled with disbelief.

This...

Not to mention the others, even Li Qingyi was somewhat astonished.

She knew Luo Yong’an’s strength very well, it had to be at least at the Ninth Rank Fourth Layer Realm Peak level.

But facing Xu Ping’an, Luo Yong’an seemed to have no strength to fight back at all.

"Ping’an junior brother, to what extent have you actually reached?" Li Qingyi murmured to herself in her heart, her eyes radiating disbelief.

However, Xu Ping’an did not waste this opportunity. He stepped forward and actually caught up with Luo Yong’an.

He pressed down with one hand, immediately smashing Luo Yong’an’s head into the ground.

Boom!

The floor cracked, and the ground was smashed into a deep pit.

Everyone was stupefied.

Brother Luo had actually been defeated?

And completely at that?

This... How is that possible?

"No... Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could Wang Tao be so formidable?" Zhao Ling’er simply couldn’t believe her own eyes.

The disciples around also found it incredulous.

Luo Yong’an, even more so, began to question his life.

Why?

Another Seventh Rank Peak?

Could it be that he really couldn’t defeat a Seventh Rank Peak?

Xu Ping’an looked down at Luo Yong’an lying in the deep pit, his face full of doubt about life, and chuckled, "Since Wu Qing could defeat you, naturally, I can too."

"Ugh!"

Upon hearing these words, Luo Yong’an spat out another mouthful of blood, completely shutting down.

Xu Ping’an, seeing Luo Yong’an’s defeated state, couldn’t help but chuckle.

If this guy knew that Wu Qing was also him, I wonder what he would think.

Li Qingyi’s face revealed a smile, her eyes carrying a hint of admiration.

Indeed, her junior brother Ping’an was always so dazzling.

"Luo Yong’an, you’ve lost. Hand over the item," Xu Ping’an said.

Luo Yong’an’s face was one of pain, for that Divine Fire Mysterious Iron Ore was a Superior Grade Immortal Artifact material he had obtained at a great cost.

It represented his entire net worth.

And now he had actually lost it.

How could he not be pained?

But the words had been spoken; if he didn’t hand it over, he would be a laughingstock.

"Wang Tao, you just wait," Luo Yong’an said as he tossed the Divine Fire Mysterious Iron Ore to Xu Ping’an, his eyes filled with intense fury.

"I welcome the challenge anytime," Xu Ping’an smiled and said.

Luo Yong’an snorted coldly, immediately turning to leave.

"Look, Xie Jizong is coming out," just then, a disciple suddenly shouted in surprise.

Only then did everyone remember that they had nearly forgotten that Xie Jizong was still participating in the forbidden trial.

"Buzz!"

A number eighteen appeared on the distant stele.

The crowd around was astonished.

Xie Jizong had actually reached the eighteenth trial?

Xu Ping’an and Li Qingyi also looked at the stele in surprise; Xie Jizong had actually reached the eighteenth trial.

This was probably a record not seen in a thousand years.

Upon witnessing this scene, Luo Yong’an’s expression also changed.

He suddenly thought of something and turned to Xu Ping’an, saying, "Wang Tao, since you were able to defeat me, do you dare to enter and take the prohibition test?"

"Take the prohibition test?" A hint of surprise appeared in Xu Ping’an’s eyes.

Why was Luo Yong’an insisting on him taking the prohibition test?

But soon, Xu Ping’an understood.

Luo Yong’an wanted to use this prohibition test to probe his true strength.

Clearly, he felt that in their exchange earlier, Xu Ping’an had not used his full power and wanted to seize the opportunity to see just how strong he truly was.

However, Xu Ping’an did have some interest in the Divine Flame Hall; taking the test was not out of the question.

It was just uncertain whether or not, if he, posing as a disciple of the Fire Divine Palace, truly passed the test, it might bring about trouble.

"I’ll take the test. But Qingyi arrived first, let her attempt the trail," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yong’an huffed coldly and said nothing further, silently standing to one side.

"I want to see just how strong you really are. Can you defeat me so easily? Are you truly Wang Tao?" Luo Yong’an muttered to himself.

Clearly, he was beginning to doubt this Wang Tao before him.

"Junior Brother Ping’an, Luo Yong’an might be suspicious. If you challenge the Divine Flame Hall’s prohibition, it could easily expose your identity," Li Qingyi communicated to Xu Ping’an through a message.

"There’s no need to worry. I’m also quite curious about the heritage of the Divine Flame Hall. If I can indeed obtain it, that would be a good thing," Xu Ping’an thought to himself.

"Since Junior Brother Ping’an has decided, then we’ll do as you say," Li Qingyi concluded after hearing what Xu Ping’an had to say and refrained from further persuasion.

Whatever decision Xu Ping’an made, she would support him.

Xu Ping’an affectionately stroked Li Qingyi’s head and said with a smile, "Do your best. It would be great if you could obtain the heritage."

"I will, I will give it my all," Li Qingyi nodded.

The crowd around them were envious upon seeing their affectionate exchanges.

When had Li Qingyi ever been so docile in front of a man?

How had this Wang Tao suddenly become so formidable?

At that moment, everyone found it inconceivable.

Even Zhao Ling’er was filled with disbelief, for the Wang Tao before her had become utterly unrecognizable.

"Buzz!"

Xie Jizong appeared on the square with a slight smile on his face.

However, he soon sensed something was off.

The atmosphere around had become strange.

What had happened?

Li Qingyi, however, paid no attention to Xie Jizong, and directly entered the prohibition.

Xu Ping’an stood quietly by the side, waiting.

Seeing the strange atmosphere, Xie Jizong approached Luo Yong’an and asked, puzzled, "Brother Luo, what’s going on? Why does the atmosphere feel so odd? And by the way, what’s with your face?"

"Hmph!" Luo Yong’an immediately gave Xie Jizong a cold look and did not respond.

Xie Jizong grew even more puzzled.

I’m just concerned about you, what’s with that attitude?

But soon, Xie Jizong heard from others about what had happened.

He couldn’t help but be surprised as he looked towards ’Wang Tao’.

Another heaven-defying genius had appeared?

Xu Ping’an, however, paid no attention to Xie Jizong’s gaze.

He knew his identity probably wouldn’t remain secret for much longer.

His actions had been too conspicuous; exposure was just a matter of time.

Possibly, strong practitioners from the Fire Divine Palace were already paying attention to him.

Yet, he had no regrets about his previous actions.

If the Fire Divine Palace truly intended to take action against him, then he wouldn’t mind going on a rampage.

As time passed, Li Qingyi soon came out.

To everyone’s astonishment, Li Qingyi had actually reached the twenty-fourth trial.

The crowd was amazed. Had Li Qingyi actually broken Xie Jizong’s record?

After Li Qingyi emerged, Xu Ping’an headed towards the prohibition.

He then disappeared within the prohibition.