Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 561: Bestow the Title of Divine Son upon Me

"This... he actually exploded the Elder’s attack."

"My god, the one who struck must be Elder Bai, who is a master of the Tenth Rank Second Layer Realm. He actually resisted Elder Bai’s attack?"

...

Diciples all around were astonished beyond measure.

They looked at Xu Ping’an with eyes filled with immense shock.

Li Qingyi was also a picture of surprise. Had Ping’an’s strength become so formidable?

"Huh, he actually withstood my attack?"

The old man with white eyebrows revealed himself, his face showing a hint of disbelief.

Although he was in the Mortal Realm and couldn’t exercise the Power of Dao Principles, even his inherent True Elemental Power was far beyond that of any Ninth Rank Peak Level warrior, even stronger than a typical Demi Immortal.

Yet Xu Ping’an had resisted?

How could this not astonish him?

Xu Ping’an looked at the white-eyebrowed elder emerging before him, his gaze filled with caution.

Tenth Rank Second Layer Realm, not easy to deal with.

The Fire Divine Palace truly is powerful, with just any Elder possessing Tenth Rank combat power.

"Young man, I know who you are. Would you like to join the Fire Divine Palace and become a disciple? If you are willing, the Fire Divine Palace will make you a seed disciple, offering you the highest treatment," said the white-eyebrowed elder.

"Elder, what are you talking about? I am a disciple of the Fire Divine Palace," Xu Ping’an feigned ignorance.

"Boy, don’t play dumb with me. Do you think I’m a fool? Each disciple of the Fire Divine Palace has their own Soul Lamp, and I have sensed that there’s no response from your Soul Lamp," the white-eyebrowed elder said.

Upon his words, everyone was extraordinarily surprised.

Could this statement actually be false?

Could he really be Xu Ping’an?

Hearing this, Xu Ping’an also gave a wry smile, it seemed he truly could no longer conceal himself.

So be it!

No longer concealing his appearance, Xu Ping’an reverted to his original looks.

Seeing Xu Ping’an’s true face, everyone gasped in shock.

It really was this murderous lunatic.

Previously, Xu Ping’an had slain many talented individuals from powerful factions in the Heavenly Star Palace, and they had all heard about it.

Even many disciples and Elders from the Fire Divine Palace had died at his hands.

Who could have thought that he would be so audacious as to pose as a Fire Divine Palace disciple and enter their ranks, even acquiring an extremely important legacy from them?

Such audacity was incomprehensible to everyone.

Seeing Xu Ping’an return to his true form, Zhao Ling’er’s heart was also filled with a sense of loss.

Indeed, Wang Tao could not possibly be so heaven-defying.

"Ping’an junior brother," Li Qingyi excitedly walked over and hugged Xu Ping’an tightly.

Although she knew it was Xu Ping’an before, he wasn’t in his true form.

Now seeing Xu Ping’an’s true appearance, her heart was filled with intense longing.

Seeing Li Qingyi act this way, all the male disciples who admired her broke inside.

The white-eyebrowed elder’s eyebrows were also tightly knitted.

Li Qingyi was a highly valued disciple of the Fire Divine Palace, yet here she was deeply enamored with Xu Ping’an.

This was indeed a big troublesome affair.

At the same time, a stunningly beautiful woman in hiding also watched this scene, filled with sheer amazement.

"It’s actually him; my disciple has fallen for this man," murmured the woman with a delicate face and a bitter smile.

That’s right, this person was none other than Li Qingyi’s master, Venerable Huo Feng, also known as Qing Huo who Xu Ping’an had previously encountered in the bamboo forest.

Thinking of her own encounter with Xu Ping’an, Qing Huo was also extremely embarrassed.

This was the man her disciple had fallen for.

However, recalling Xu Ping’an’s past life identity, Qing Huo’s heart was filled with complex emotions.

Getting involved with such a person, her disciple would likely face many troubles in the future.

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Xu Ping’an, unaware of all this, gently let go of Li Qingyi and said with a smile, "Silly girl, so many people are watching. Look at the expressions around us; they all wish they could tear me to pieces."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyi bashfully released Xu Ping’an.

"Junior brother Ping’an, I’ve already contacted my master, and she has agreed to intervene. When the time comes, you should hurry and leave," Li Qingyi urgently transmitted to Xu Ping’an.

"Your master?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised.

Li Qingyi’s master had agreed to help him?

"Yes, my master holds a unique position in the Fire Divine Palace, and the Elders all respect her. If she promises to do something, she will certainly do it," Li Qingyi said again.

Xu Ping’an became curious about Li Qingyi’s master upon hearing the name.

He remembered Li Qingyi mentioning that her master was called the personage of the Fire Phoenix.

Fire Phoenix?

Could it be her?

Xu Ping’an’s mouth twitched slightly, a bad premonition arising.

"Young man, if you pledge allegiance to our Fire Divine Palace, whatever inheritance you obtained in the Divine Flame Hall will be yours to keep, and all grudges between us will be wiped clean," stated the old man with white eyebrows.

"And what if I don’t pledge allegiance?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"Then you have only a path to death ahead of you. We’ll settle both new and old accounts together; you won’t make it out of the Fire Divine Palace," replied the white-browed elder.

The disciples surrounding them all looked towards Xu Ping’an.

Was Elder Bai actually asking Xu Ping’an to pledge allegiance?

But they all understood that someone capable of breaking through the Divine Flame Hall’s restrictions absolutely had to be a heaven-defying talent.

It was impossible for the upper echelon of the Fire Divine Palace not to be tempted by such an individual.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an immediately burst into laughter.

"It’s not impossible for me to consider pledging allegiance to your Fire Divine Palace. Promise me one condition, and I’ll agree," Xu Ping’an said with a laugh.

"Oh? What condition?" Elder Bai inquired curiously.

The surrounding disciples were also puzzled.

Xu Ping’an chuckled and said, "Dismiss your current divine offspring and crown me as the divine offspring."

"Impossible!" the white-browed elder flatly refused.

Yielding the position of divine offspring to Xu Ping’an?

That would mean allowing Xu Ping’an to become the successor to the fireside of the Fire Divine Palace Master.

This was simply not something he could decide, nor should he, even if he could.

The crowd around them was similarly astonished.

The guy really did have a lion’s appetite.

Actually demanding the position of the divine offspring?

"You may propose another condition," the white-browed elder stated.

But Xu Ping’an scoffed coldly, "Your divine offspring previously issued a death warrant and also wanted to wed my aunt. He and I are already irreconcilable, so if you want me to join the Fire Divine Palace, then make me the divine offspring. If you won’t agree to this condition, then there’s nothing to discuss."

Xu Ping’an’s domineering voice reverberated across the square.

All the disciples were utterly astonished.

They knew about the divine offspring issuing a death warrant, but they hadn’t expected this fellow to be so brazen as to publicly challenge the divine offspring.

At this moment, Elder Bai’s eyebrows were deeply furrowed.

He hadn’t anticipated Xu Ping’an to make such a demand.

Abolishing the divine offspring and installing him as one, that was an utter impossibility.

"I cannot agree to your condition. If you insist on this, then the only option will be to kill you," the white-browed elder stated.

At the next moment, an overwhelming pressure bore down harshly on Xu Ping’an.

The white-browed elder mobilized his True Yuan, instantaneously forming an exceptionally fearsome flame sword.

On the sword, there was a faint pulsation of the Power of Dao Principles. Although it hadn’t reached the level of Dao Laws, it had achieved the state of Perfection in the momentum of heaven and earth.

This sword’s power was such that ordinary fighters in the Semi-Immortal Realm wouldn’t possibly withstand it.

"This Xu Ping’an is likely done for," everyone whispered to themselves.

Some felt that Xu Ping’an had brought it upon himself, while others found it regrettable.

Li Qingyi’s brows too were knit to the extreme.

"Die!"

Elder Bai let out a cold snort, and the flame sword transformed into a beam of light, speeding toward Xu Ping’an to kill him instantly.

This sword had the power to level an entire mountain range to the ground.

Xu Ping’an’s eyes were filled with concern; he too could sense the threat of death emanating from this sword.

He was about to activate his Semi-Divine Artifact Battle Armor for defense.

Li Qingyi at his side was also greatly alarmed.

"Boom!"

However, just then, a figure appeared directly in front of Xu Ping’an.

With a single finger, the person instantly shattered the fire sword.

"What?" Elder Bai was immediately filled with shock.

He stared fixedly at the newcomer.