Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 637: Siege and Kill Outside the City

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In the Imperial Capital City of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty, Xu Ping’an walked with steady strides.

Heading towards the north gate that lay outside the city.

It had been three days since he emerged from closed-door cultivation, and Li Qingyi had already left the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty with Qing Huo.

Now, Xu Ping’an was free from all entanglements.

After a trip to the Lieyang Royal Mansion, he set off on the road back to the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.

He knew that this journey would definitely not be a walk in the park.

Indeed, not long after he had set out, he detected numerous spiritual senses locking onto him.

But at this moment, Xu Ping’an was fearless, making no attempt to conceal himself, and continued to walk towards the city outskirts at an unhurried pace.

"I wonder how many forces will come and what level of experts will appear," Xu Ping’an mused with a light chuckle in his heart.

He was aware that many forces were currently watching him.

The moment he left the Imperial Capital City of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty, they would swarm him.

Leaving the city would inevitably lead to a fierce battle.

However, for Xu Ping’an, this was an excellent opportunity to test his current level of strength.

Besides, killing people was sometimes an excellent opportunity for him to acquire resources.

All his resources had been depleted during the recent period of closed-door cultivation, and this was the perfect chance for him to replenish them.

"This guy actually dares to leave the city? There are already a huge number of experts gathered outside, waiting to make their move on him. If he leaves, it’s a dead-end for him," Xue Dong said with a look of surprise from a hidden spot.

Zhao Hanxing’s brows were tightly knit and a trace of worry flickered in his eyes.

"If he wants to court death, that’s his own doing. Who told him to be so arrogant, killing so many people? By now he has offended almost every power," Zhao Hanyue said, her face filled with indignation.

Clearly, she hadn’t forgotten about Xu Ping’an killing her.

"But the guy is pretty incredible too. Now he’s reached the twenty-fourth rank on the genius list. His strength must have increased again after this period of closed-door cultivation," Lan Jing commented.

Just recently, the genius list had been updated once more.

This time, Xu Ping’an’s ranking shot up to the twenty-fourth place on the genius list.

Zhao Hanxing even climbed to the twelfth rank on the genius list.

Being at the twenty-fourth rank of the genius list meant that Xu Ping’an’s strength had surpassed most exceptional geniuses and entered the realm of monstrous talents.

"What do you think, how many will he be able to kill this time?" Xue Dong asked.

"Probably none. I heard that the Fire Divine Palace, Earth Divine Sect, and Tianlong Hall, these three great forces, have joined hands and dispatched no less than a dozen elders.

Even Demon Cloud Heaven, Mysterious Jade Heaven, Moon Cloud Heaven, Red Sea Heaven, and Wind Jade Heaven have sent a significant number of powerful experts, with the number of Tenth Rank experts no fewer than thirty," Zhao Hanyue remarked.

"So many Tenth Rankers? Then he’s really in trouble this time. But in the Mortal Realm, it’s not possible to use the power of Dao Principles, so killing Xu Ping’an won’t be easy," Xue Dong said, raising his eyebrows.

"It’s not that simple. These elders from various powers have come prepared. They want to strike down Xu Ping’an this time not just for vengeance but also because he possesses the inheritance of the Fenghe Immortal Emperor. Some suspect he actually carries Immortal Emperor Level Dao Principles, so killing him is also a chance for treasure snatching," Lan Jing stated.

"Indeed, it’s possible. The Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle... I wonder if there will be any Eleventh Rank experts showing up this time. If so, that would be spectacular," Xue Dong remarked.

Zhao Hanxing’s brows were furrowed as she watched Xu Ping’an intently.

"It might be for the best if you died; then perhaps I could completely forget all of this," Zhao Hanxing murmured to herself.

Zhao Hanxing’s feelings towards Xu Ping’an had been quite complex and conflicted during this time.

She found herself remembering Xu Ping’an from time to time, recalling the scenes of their soul dual cultivation.

For her, Xu Ping’an was the first man she had ever touched.

No matter how she tried to forget, she still couldn’t do it.

So, in her view, if Xu Ping’an were to die, perhaps she could walk away from this conflict.

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Meanwhile, as Xu Ping’an stepped out of the Imperial Capital City,

the Great Flame Emperor and another person were standing atop a high tower within the Imperial Palace of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty.

The person beside him was none other than the Lieyang King.

"Situ Lie, do you think this kid can survive?" the Great Flame Emperor asked with a smile.

"It’s difficult, but in your servant’s view, there is still a chance he could survive," replied Situ Lie.

"Oh? You think he can survive? Thirty-two Tenth Rank Experts are besieging him, each armed with major killing devices from their powers. You still think he can make it?" the Great Flame Emperor asked with a lifted eyebrow and a smile.

"Anyone else, even an emperor, I’m afraid, wouldn’t be able to survive, but Xu Ping’an might; he can create miracles," Situ Lie responded with a resolute look in his eyes.

"Create miracles? It seems you have a high opinion of him. I actually also want to see if he’s worthy of my daughter," said the Great Flame Emperor with a laugh, exuding a terrifying Emperor’s Might.

"Then, Your Majesty should watch closely. Perhaps he really will bring you no small surprise," Situ Lie said with a smile.

The Great Flame Emperor chuckled and looked toward the outside of the city.

Situ Lie bowed slightly, standing to one side, his gaze too falling outside the city gates.

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Xu Ping’an took steps that left deep footprints, and he finally exited the city gates.

The moment he stepped out, thirty-two Spiritual Senses immediately locked onto him.

"Thirty-two Tenth Rankers have actually come, holding me in such high regard. It seems that unless I thoroughly frighten you, you really think that Xu Ping’an is easy to bully," Xu Ping’an chuckled lightly.

He looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with a strong intent to battle.

"Xu Ping’an, do you admit your guilt?"

A majestic and domineering voice came from afar in the sky, sounding like a sentence being passed.

"Quit it with these tactics; it’s always the same nonsense, isn’t it annoying? If you’ve got the guts, just come at me directly. Are you all attacking together, or one by one?" Xu Ping’an responded loudly, his voice echoing through the skies above the Imperial Capital City.

Many onlookers who came out of curiosity, showed surprised expressions one after another.

This Xu Ping’an was indeed no ordinary man in his arrogance.

Faced with a siege from so many powerful entities, he could still respond so dominantly. He truly was not a common individual.

"Arrogant! Since you’re courting death, Demon Cloud Heaven will oblige you."

A commandingly arrogant voice sounded.

Then, two figures landed directly about a hundred meters in front of Xu Ping’an.

Both figures were dressed in Demon Cloud Heaven’s attire, one a middle-aged man, the other an old man with gray hair.

The aura exuding from them was incredibly domineering.

Both of their Cultivation levels were not low, the middle-aged man having reached the Eighth Layer of Tenth Rank, while the gray-haired elder was already at the Ninth Layer Realm of Tenth Rank.

Even without using the Power of Dao Principles, the oppressive feeling they gave off was very strong.

As they appeared, they stared intently at Xu Ping’an, their eyes brimming with towering killing intent.