Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 551: Master of Li Qingyi

Xu Ping’an was oblivious to the situation outside, for he was frantically devouring the True Yuan of this space at that moment.

The True Yuan he absorbed into his body was transformed into his own strength.

At this instant, all four of his Attribute True Elemental had solidified to thirty percent.

Just at thirty percent, the amount of True Yuan in his body had already increased by a full fivefold.

This means that once the transformation is complete, Xu Ping’an’s True Yuan capacity would have increased by at least fifteenfold.

With this thought, Xu Ping’an devoured the powerful True Yuan even more wildly.

The Nine Transformations True Yuan within him was undergoing a metamorphosis, transforming into True Elemental Crystals.

Once the metamorphosis is complete, the quality of his True Yuan will rise to another level.

By then, what levels his combat power would reach, even Xu Ping’an was not too clear about.

"Boom!"

Just as Xu Ping’an was devouring frantically, the first layer of this space began to rumble.

This first layer of space had collapsed.

"Eh? The first layer of space collapsed? Is it because I’ve drained its True Yuan?" Xu Ping’an murmured with some surprise.

He did not expect to have actually drained the first layer of space.

Moreover, it seemed that the second layer of space was also showing signs of collapsing.

"With this space collapsing, I wonder if the outside world has sensed it. If so, it might cause quite a stir, but oh well, I’m afraid my identity can’t be concealed anymore, so let it cause a stir," Xu Ping’an said to himself.

However, what he did not know was that the outside world had completely exploded into chaos at this moment.

Because just recently, a clear crack had fully emerged on the Restriction Stele.

This crack was extremely distinct, and it seemed that a second crack was also beginning to form.

"What on earth is happening with this Restriction Stele? Why is it suddenly collapsing?"

"Who knows, this restriction has existed for a hundred thousand years, and now it’s showing signs of collapse—it’s quite unfathomable."

"Could it be related to this Wang Tao?"

"That’s impossible, how could he possibly shake this Restriction Stele?"

"Indeed, it seems improbable, but then again, this guy seems to have stayed in this Thirty-Second Layer for quite a while."

"For a long time, he’s been in this Thirty-Second Layer for a good three Hours."

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The surrounding people were incessantly discussing, all feeling that something was peculiar.

The collapse of the Restriction Space, Xu Ping’an staying on the Thirty-Second Layer for three Hours.

This was obviously not normal.

At this moment, Li Qingyi was also slightly furrowing her brows, not because she worried about Xu Ping’an damaging the Restriction Space.

Rather, she was concerned that Xu Ping’an might encounter some problems inside the Restriction Space, especially since he had been there for quite a long time.

"Junior brother Ping’an, you mustn’t have any issues," Li Qingyi prayed silently in her heart.

While praying, Li Qingyi also looked around.

She noticed that more and more disciples were gathering around.

Nearly all the Inner Sect disciples from the Fire Divine Palace had arrived.

This was not a good thing.

By now, there must be many elders paying attention to this place.

Once junior brother Ping’an’s identity is exposed, the trouble will likely be significant.

"What to do? With my status and strength, I might not be able to protect junior brother Ping’an," Li Qingyi murmured to herself.

This moment, she felt she couldn’t just wait stupidly; she had to think of a solution.

Thoughts were racing in Li Qingyi’s mind.

"Currently, the only two people who can help junior brother Ping’an are the Thirteenth Princess, his maternal aunt, who will definitely intervene when she hears junior brother Ping’an is in danger, and the other is my master, who might be persuaded to take action if I ask her," Li Qingyi quickly cleared her thoughts.

But right now, the Thirteenth Princess was in closed-door cultivation in the forbidden area and had not yet emerged.

Notifying her was simply impossible.

"Fortunately, I had met the Thirteenth Princess before, and she gave me a Sensing Jade Pendant. If there was ever a problem, I just had to crush the pendant. Now is the right time." Li Qingyi took out the jade pendant given to her by Su Chan, and crushed it without hesitation.

After doing all this, she left the place.

The many disciples around were surprised to see Li Qingyi leaving.

After all, Li Qingyi had been extremely affectionate with Wang Tao previously.

But now Wang Tao hadn’t come out yet. Where was Li Qingyi planning to go?

Li Qingyi didn’t mind the gazes of others and quickly left the Divine Flame Hall.

A moment later, she arrived in front of a bamboo forest.

She then took out a formation flag, waved it, and the bamboo forest opened up a path for her.

If Xu Ping’an had seen this, he would have been utterly astonished.

Because this bamboo forest was the very one that he had entered not long ago.

Soon, Li Qingyi passed through the bamboo forest and came to a bamboo house.

Li Qingyi went straight to the backyard of the bamboo forest and stopped in front of a Cold Pool.

In the Cold Pool, a woman with an extraordinary appearance was sitting cross-legged.

Indeed, this person was none other than Qing Huo, who had had a transaction with Xu Ping’an before.

"Qingyi, how come you are here? Shouldn’t you be in the Divine Flame Hall right now? Did you fail your trial?" Qing Huo glanced at Li Qingyi and a faint smile appeared on her face.

She was extremely fond of the disciple before her.

In her eyes, this disciple resembled her past self.

Even though Li Qingyi was of the Human Race, Qing Huo felt the power of a true phoenix’s bloodline in her.

This indicated that even if Li Qingyi wasn’t of the Demon Race, her ancestors must have had significant relations with the Demon Race.

Moreover, she found Li Qingyi’s personality to be extremely to her liking, which is why she had been sincerely teaching her.

Li Qingyi was also the only disciple she had taken on in the Fire Divine Palace.

It was precisely because of Qing Huo’s protection that Li Qingyi had not suffered the slightest grievance in the Fire Divine Palace.

"To answer Master, the disciple has indeed failed the trial — only reached the twenty-fourth level." Li Qingyi responded.

"The twenty-fourth level, not bad at all. You’ve just broken through to the Ninth Rank, reaching the twenty-fourth level is already quite impressive. Work hard, and in less than a year, you should be able to pass all thirty-six levels," Qing Huo smiled and said.

Li Qingyi’s demonstrated talent and tenacity, in her eyes, were of superior grade amongst the superior.

Therefore, she was very optimistic about Li Qingyi’s future.

"The disciple understands. I have come today to ask for a favor from Master. Please promise to grant it," Li Qingyi immediately knelt down as she spoke.

"Oh? You have never asked me for anything in such a tone before; I am curiously at a loss as to what it is you wish of me so earnestly." A look of surprise appeared on Qing Huo’s face.

In her memory, Li Qingyi was the type of person who would absolutely not bow her head easily, even to her, her Master.

Yet now she was kneeling down voluntarily to ask for something, which indeed surprised her greatly.

"I want to ask Master to help me save someone." Li Qingyi said with a firm gaze.

"A man?" Qing Huo arched an eyebrow, showing an unprecedented look of confusion.

The only person who could make Li Qingyi lower herself so much was a man.

"Yes, he is the disciple’s love interest. I ask Master to aid me," Li Qingyi replied directly without any evasion.

"Interesting, I am curious about the person who has captivated you, Qingyi. Rest assured, since he is your love interest, I will naturally lend a hand. Tell me what has happened," Qing Huo spoke.

At this, a wave of joy washed over Li Qingyi, and she proceeded to recount the incident of Xu Ping’an disguising himself as a disciple to enter the Divine Flame Hall.

However, Li Qingyi did not mention Xu Ping’an’s name.

"So that’s what happened. To reach the thirty-second layer of the Divine Flame Hall signifies he is truly a genius against heaven’s will. Very well, you head to the Divine Flame Hall first, and I will follow shortly," Qing Huo responded.

"Thank you, Master." Hearing this, Qingyi was overjoyed and hurriedly excused herself to depart.

Qing Huo, on the other hand, gazed at the rapidly retreating silhouette of Li Qingyi, a hint of puzzlement flashing in her eyes: "I must see for myself what kind of individual could make my disciple so deeply concerned."

Having said that, Qing Huo stepped out of the Cold Pool, surrounded by swirling cold air, her stunning and seductive figure faintly visible amidst it.