Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 549: Training in Combat

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"Buzz!"

Xu Ping’an utilized Spatial Momentum and struck with his sword.

In the end, he killed the Dragon Scales Demon Tiger whose strength had reached the peak of the Ninth Layer Realm in its intermediate stage.

After killing the Dragon Scales Demon Tiger, Xu Ping’an felt a bit of pressure.

"This is only the thirtieth trial, and I’ve already had to use Spatial Momentum. I’m afraid the next six trials will be somewhat difficult," Xu Ping’an said to himself.

"Buzz!"

Battle Shift Stars.

Xu Ping’an was once again transported to the thirty-first level.

And now, in front of him was a Demon Blood Fire Dragon at the Ninth Rank Eighth Layer Realm.

"A Demon Blood Fire Dragon at the Ninth Rank Eighth Layer Realm, its strength is already equivalent to a human Cultivator’s combat power at the peak of the Ninth Rank Ninth Layer Realm," Xu Ping’an stated in surprise.

The difficulty of the thirty-first trial had suddenly increased by more than tenfold.

Combat power at the peak of the Ninth Rank Ninth Layer Realm was an overwhelming force, even for Xu Ping’an.

"Just right to test the true extent of my combat power," Xu Ping’an murmured.

Although he previously felt that his combat power was comparable to the peak of the Ninth Rank Ninth Layer, he had never actually fought against someone of that level.

The Demon Dragon before him was precisely the right opponent for this test.

Thus, Xu Ping’an started by merging four types of Attribute True Elemental power.

He unleashed his Spatial and Temporal Momentum Domains, and each sword strike contained infinite might.

Yet even so, Xu Ping’an was only fighting to a draw against the Demon Dragon before him.

It has to be said, this Demon Dragon is extremely powerful.

Not only is it strong, its Physical Body is also terrifyingly formidable, with its Dragon Scales being just as hard as an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact.

The battle was difficult for Xu Ping’an.

For the time being, despite Xu Ping’an deploying all of his techniques, the fight remained at a stalemate.

Meanwhile, outside, the onlookers were incredibly astonished.

"He actually made it to the thirty-first level and has been fighting for so long?" a disciple from the Fire Divine Palace exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, the trial beast’s combat power at this thirty-first level must be comparable to the peak of the Ninth Rank Ninth Layer, right? The fact that he’s been able to hold on for so long shows that his combat power must be on par with the peak of the Ninth Rank Ninth Layer," another disciple responded.

"Is he really just at the Seventh Rank Peak Level in his Cultivation? Could he be using some Secret Technique to conceal his true strength?" someone speculated.

"It’s possible, after all, how could someone at the Seventh Rank Peak have such strong power to fight across two entire levels?" another disciple remarked.

The other disciples nodded in agreement, feeling it impossible for anyone to fight with a two-tier combat power difference.

At this moment, Luo Yong’an was also in shock.

"Just who are you, that you possess combat power on the level of the Ninth Rank Peak?" Luo Yong’an wondered to himself.

However, he soon showed a fierce look in his eyes, "No matter who you are, this thirty-first trial is your end."

"Ninth Rank Peak-level combat power? Could you be that person?" Xie Jizong, on the other hand, seemed to have some inkling of Xu Ping’an’s identity and said to himself in shock.

Li Qingyi was nervously watching the Stele’s Restriction at this moment.

"Ping’an, is this your strength? Combat power at the Ninth Rank Peak, it seems that despite my efforts to catch up, I still haven’t managed to do so," Li Qingyi took a deep breath, feeling both surprised and reassured.

The combat power shown by Xu Ping’an was truly astonishing to her.

Yet while surprised, she also felt regret.

It was because Xu Ping’an hadn’t managed to pass the thirty-six trials.

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In the distant hall, two elders were still observing everything.

Watching the static number on the Stele, they too revealed a hint of surprise on their faces.

"Ninth Rank Peak. It seems it might really be that Xu Ping’an," the elder with greying hair said.

"Indeed, it is surprising. The speed of this youngster’s growth is truly breathtaking. His talent, even compared to Wu Qing, who has recently gained prominence, is far from equal," the elder with white eyebrows remarked.

"It’s a pity he’s not one of our disciples. If he were, given some time, he might indeed have been able to pass all thirty-six levels," the grey-haired elder added.

"He no longer has that chance. Since he hasn’t passed the thirty-six trials, he’s doomed to one path alone, death. Get ready to act, seal off the Divine Flame Hall, and don’t let him escape," the elder with white eyebrows said.

The grey-haired elder nodded his head.

Although he felt a sense of regret.

But since Xu Ping’an had not passed the thirty-six trials, there was no need to forcibly save him.

After all, there were many geniuses. Reaching the thirty-first level was indeed against the heavens.

But it wasn’t enough to make the Fire Divine Palace do everything in its power to keep him.

With this thought, the grey-haired elder’s gaze hardened as he stared intently at the Restriction.

The moment there was any disturbance, he would immediately act to seal off the space.

But he waited for a long time and still, there was no movement.

This made him somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that Xu Ping’an could still hold on?

However, what he didn’t know was that at this moment, within the Restriction Space of the thirty-first level, Xu Ping’an was fighting more and more valiantly.

His mastery of Spatial Momentum was honed in the battle against the Demon Dragon.

The fledgling Combat Technique he had developed was also breaking through.

Not only that, his Spatial Momentum was showing signs of a breakthrough from the Peak of Minor Accomplishment to the Great Accomplishment Realm.

"Slice!"

With a loud shout, Xu Ping’an made his strike.

A horrifyingly powerful Spatial Blade flashed, instantly ripping through the void and striking the Demon Dragon’s body.

"Splurch!"

The Demon Dragon’s Scale Armor was instantaneously torn apart, leaving a massive gash from the sword wound.

"Roar!"

The Demon Dragon let out a painful howl.

Seeing this, Xu Ping’an was overjoyed and launched the same Attack again.

Three Sword Radiance slashes in a row finally cut the Demon Dragon in half.

"Is it done?" Xu Ping’an cheered.

Outside, everyone was completely dumbfounded.

"Thirty-two? He passed the thirty-first level? How is this possible?" Inner Sect Disciples exclaimed in disbelief.

Everyone was incredulous as they watched the numbers on the Stele.

Even the elders in the distant hall were taken aback.

This guy actually made it through?

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