Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 604: What If It’s Just an Ant

Nine people approached, among whom three possessed the combat power of Semi-Immortal level warriors.

Aside from Xue Hu, the other five were all of Ninth Rank.

"Earth Divine Sect’s Takeda? And Sun Hai from the Red Sea Heavens as well as Chen Feng from the Wind Jade Heavens," Song Xue said.

"Red Sea Heavens? Wind Jade Heavens?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised; he had never heard of these two Heaven Beyond Heavens before.

"These are extremely well-concealed Heaven Beyond Heavens that have only emerged recently, I didn’t expect them to show up this time. It seems they could no longer restrain themselves," Song Xue said.

"Does that mean there are many other Heaven Beyond Heavens that have yet to emerge?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Yes, among the seventy-two Heaven Beyond Heavens, half are in a sealed state, inaccessible to outsiders, and their inhabitants are unable to exit. So, we also don’t know what exactly is the situation inside. Both the Red Sea Heavens and the Wind Jade Heavens have only been unsealed in recent years," Song Xue explained.

Xu Ping’an understood that these two great unseen worlds must have recently emerged.

Of course, he didn’t care whether these Heaven Beyond Heavens had just emerged or not. If they dared to make a move against him, then they couldn’t blame him for not being polite.

However, the strength of these three was not weak.

Especially that Takeda, whose strength had reached the peak of the Semi-Immortal level, which seemed not much less than Yu Wenbai’s.

Previously, Xu Ping’an had also seen his name on the talent rankings, placed at the 70th position.

He was a fellow of no weak strength.

As for the other two, one was at the intermediate stage of the Semi-Immortal level, and the other at the latter stage.

These two also seemed to be on the talent rankings, though their positions were relatively lower.

As to their exact ranks, he couldn’t remember.

Those ranked lower, he couldn’t be bothered to remember at all.

"Brother Wu, wasn’t I right? Xu Ping’an is right here," Xue Hu said excitedly.

Takeda and the others also turned their gazes towards Xu Ping’an, their eyes filled with a hint of greed.

At that moment, Xu Ping’an had not concealed his identity, which was part of the arrangement he had made with Xue Hu.

He had used himself as bait to attract people over.

He hadn’t expected this guy to bring three at once.

"So this is that Xu Ping’an, looks quite ordinary, doesn’t seem to be much," Sun Hai looked at Xu Ping’an and sneered dismissively.

In his view, Xu Ping’an was merely at the Seventh Layer of the Eighth Rank in cultivation. How strong could such cultivation be?

As for the rumors, those were just exaggerations; they were not credible.

"Indeed seems very average, just at the Seventh Layer of the Eighth Rank. Even if he has the strength of a Semi-Immortal, he can’t be too strong," Chen Feng nodded in agreement.

However, Xue Hu’s pupils shrank.

When he left, Xu Ping’an’s cultivation was only at the Third Layer of the Eighth Rank.

A few hours had passed, and it had risen to the Seventh Layer of the Eighth Rank?

What kind of speed was this?

"Just rumors, someone is just trying to puff themselves up," Takeda scoffed with disdain.

Clearly, he also had a very low opinion of Xu Ping’an.

"Don’t take this lightly. Xia Wu died at his hands; I saw it with my own eyes," Xue Hu quickly said.

"Xia Wu died? Then maybe he does have some real strength," Chen Feng remarked with some surprise.

"I doubt it, it was probably just a sneak attack that killed him. Otherwise, how could Xia Wu possibly die by his hand," Sun Hai responded.

Takeda nodded, "Most likely a sneak attack, or some other means were used. Even if I wanted to kill Xia Wu, it wouldn’t be too easy."

Hearing this, Chen Feng also nodded in agreement, "That makes sense."

Xue Hu, however, rolled his eyes in secret, thinking "Makes sense, my ass."

You guys are underestimating Xu Ping’an; by the time you know how you die, it’ll be too late.

This guy was already strong before, and now he has grown much stronger.

The three of you together might have a chance to survive, but if you underestimate him, you’re likely just going to be adding to his tally.

But if you die, then so be it, the more who die, the better.

Xu Ping’an, seeing the disdain in their eyes, knew what they were thinking, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Be careful soon. If there’s danger, activate the formation," Xu Ping’an said to Song Xue and Tang Qingyu.

"Hmm, you be careful too," Tang Qingyu said.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

"Those two girls are not bad, heh heh," Sun Hai’s eyes immediately flashed with a glint as he saw Tang Qingyu and Song Xue.

"Once Xu Ping’an is killed, you can do whatever you want with them," Takeda said with a cold smirk.

He then stepped forward, looked at Xu Ping’an and said, "Xu Ping’an, I didn’t expect you to have the nerve to come here, but you’re out of luck to run into me. Although I bear no grudge against you, there’s a hefty reward on your head, so today is the day you die."

Looking down from his height, Takeda’s gaze at Xu Ping’an was like that on an ant.

"Enough babbling. If you want to make a move, just do it. As if you could kill me, you’re dreaming," Xu Ping’an retorted with a cold snort.

These guys all talked the same, really thinking they had victory in their grasp?

"What an arrogant ant. An ant that doesn’t even know where it comes from dares to talk to us like that. Do you not know that we are the core disciples of Heaven Beyond Heavens?" Sun Hai said with a cold snort.

Xu Ping’an simply smiled lightly.

An out-of-the-way place?

An ant?

Indeed, disciples of such major forces always carried an inexplicable sense of superiority.

Did they really think that with a powerful backing they could just dictate life and death to everyone?

"So what if I’m an ant? Without your backing, you’re nothing but trash," Xu Ping’an said, his eyes full of disdain.

"You’re courting death," Sun Hai bellowed in rage.

Without any delay, he charged at Xu Ping’an.

A war blade appeared in Sun Hai’s hand, swinging it down at Xu Ping’an.

The blade radiated across the sky with impressive power.

"Stack Waves Slash, to die under this technique is your honor," Sun Hai said, full of pride.

Immediately, the blade light cascaded down like endless waves rolling towards Xu Ping’an.

Chen Feng and Takeda, on the side, chuckled at the sight.

Although Sun Hai was only at the intermediate stage of Demi Immortal, the power of Severing Sea Sword Technique was not to be underestimated.

It was almost impossible for Xu Ping’an to withstand this blade.

Yet, Xu Ping’an just chuckled. Thinking that such swordsmanship could kill him was simply a joke.

"Buzz!"

With a thought, Xu Ping’an’s powerful soul power burst out instantly.

The terrifying blade light stopped just three inches from his glabella.

Unable to advance even the slightest bit.

"Huh?" Sun Hai was instantly taken aback.

How could this be?

His blade technique was actually blocked?

Takeda and Chen Feng were also surprised; Xu Ping’an’s soul power seemed to be quite strong.

"Let me return it to you," Xu Ping’an said with a light laugh.

With a thought, his soul power wrapped around Sun Hai’s blade light, compressed it, and then sent it back.

This blade was even more swift and domineering than before.

"Puchi."

Sun Hai couldn’t withstand it at all.

He was directly cleaved in half by the blade that Xu Ping’an had sent back.

"Ahh..." Sun Hai let out a cry of agony.

But his body had already been bisected at the waist, his blood sprayed across the sky and fell to the ground.

Although not yet dead, he was now severely injured.

Takeda and Chen Feng were also startled.

Sun Hai was actually severed?