Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 640 Joint Effort

One man, one sword, turned the sky dark and the earth murky in battle.

The commotion they caused was so great that it could be heard from hundreds of miles away.

The fluctuations from their two powers directly shattered the surrounding mountains, rocks, and trees into dust.

The very ground cracked inch by inch, and the fearsome Sword Qi and Fist Force in the air continuously escaped.

Some Cultivators, even ten miles away, were directly injured by the residual waves and vomited blood.

This showed just how terrifying the power unleashed by this one man and his sword was.

"This Xu Ping’an’s strength is truly exceptional," someone exclaimed.

"The Demon Cloud Sword is also extremely terrifying, possessing such a power that it could destroy heaven and earth," another remarked.

The crowd around was endlessly astonished, all brought to their knees by Xu Ping’an’s strength.

How could it be that Xu Ping’an, from beginning to end, was fighting with his fists alone, yet managed to hold his ground against a mighty weapon refined for tens of thousands of years?

The Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven was even more dumbfounded, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Warm-up’s over, it’s time to end this," Xu Ping’an declared with a cold sneer, a fierce light bursting forth in his eyes.

In the next moment, a Holy Sword instantly shot out, clashing with the Demon Cloud Sword.

The sight astonished the onlookers.

This was the Holy Sword that Xu Ping’an had obtained.

Who would have thought that Xu Ping’an’s control over the Holy Sword had reached such a level that it could even clash with the Demon Cloud Sword?

"No, the power of this Holy Sword is not on par with the Demon Cloud Sword, it might be fine for defense for now, but to defeat the Demon Cloud Sword, it’s far from enough," someone pointed out after noticing the details.

The might of this Holy Sword was indeed extremely strong, but it still wasn’t sufficient to contend with the Demon Cloud Sword.

For Xu Ping’an to win with the Holy Sword seemed almost impossible.

"Haha, Xu Ping’an, you’ve run out of tricks, haven’t you? To think you could use this Holy Sword to fight the Demon Cloud Sword, you’re dreaming," laughed the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven, taunting Xu Ping’an.

The onlookers nodded in agreement, deeming Xu Ping’an’s action somewhat desperate.

"Who says my Holy Sword can’t break that trash sword? You’re surely underestimating me, Xu Ping’an," Xu Ping’an said with a light chuckle.

The next moment, the Holy Sword before him erupted with a powerful Sword Intent.

A potent Sword Intent surged forth from the Holy Sword.

Sharp, majestic, boundless!

The Holy Sword, originally the size of a palm, now seemed to morph into a thousand-foot Giant Sword.

It brought about an endless sense of oppression.

"This is... the Fenghe Sword Technique? How is this possible?" someone cried out in shock.

Everyone knew that Xu Ping’an had received the inheritance of the Fenghe Sword Technique.

But no one had expected Xu Ping’an to have comprehended the Fenghe Sword Technique so quickly.

"Isn’t the Fenghe Sword Technique a set of Sword Moves? How can it be executed through a soul Combat Technique?" someone voiced their confusion.

"You don’t know? The Fenghe Sword Technique isn’t actually a set of Sword Moves but a powerful Sword Intent. Once you’ve grasped this Sword Intent, you can employ it through any Sword Move or Combat Technique, including Soul Combat Techniques," someone replied.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.

But they were also astounded. Had Xu Ping’an’s comprehension of the Fenghe Sword Intent reached such heights?

"Buzz!"

Confronted by the might of the Holy Sword, the Demon Cloud Sword seemed to fear, trembling as if it wanted to flee.

"Go!" Xu Ping’an commanded.

Instantly, the Holy Sword transformed into a streak of light and shot towards the Demon Cloud Sword.

The Demon Cloud Sword tried to resist, but the force of the Holy Sword was too vast.

At the moment of contact, the Demon Cloud Sword was repelled, its blood-red glow dimming significantly.

The Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven was taken aback upon seeing this.

The Demon Cloud Sword was defeated?

"Buzz!"

The Demon Cloud Sword trembled as if attempting to escape.

"Trying to flee? Dream on!" Xu Ping’an said with a light chuckle, his figure flashed, and he appeared right in front of the Demon Cloud Sword.

With a single hand, he grabbed it.

The Demon Cloud Sword tried to break free, but Xu Ping’an’s strength was so tremendous that it couldn’t escape at all.

"Xu Ping’an, hand over the Demon Cloud Sword," the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven exclaimed, his face a mask of shock.

If the Demon Cloud Sword were lost, it would be the end of him.

After all, it was their Heavenly Suppressing Treasure in Demon Cloud Heaven.

However, Xu Ping’an merely chuckled softly, his mind intent on one thing.

A beam of light shot through the air in an instant, penetrating the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven’s brow with terrifying speed.

"Boom!"

The body of the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven hit the ground, emitting a clear booming sound.

The surroundings were deathly silent.

Xu Ping’an had actually slain the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven with ease?

A Tenth Rank Ninth Layer Realm being so easily overpowered in his presence?

Xu Ping’an didn’t even spare the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven a glance but transmitted a message to Cang Xue, "Senior, you may devour it now."

"Good!" Cang Xue replied.

The next moment, a beam of light swiftly entered the Demon Cloud Sword.

The Demon Cloud Sword began to quiver violently.

Everyone around was incredulous, what was happening?

Xu Ping’an released the Demon Cloud Sword, knowing it was Cang Xue battling the Sword Spirit of the Demon Cloud Sword.

"Crack!"

It didn’t take long for the Demon Cloud Sword to shatter completely, its previously blood-tinged aura instantly gone.

A beam of light swept into Xu Ping’an’s Golden Radiance Ring.

"What? What happened?"

"The Heavenly Suppressing Sword of Demon Cloud Heaven actually broke? How is this possible?"

"When the Artifact Spirit is devoured, the blood-refined weapon naturally shatters."

"The Artifact Spirit was devoured?"

A bout of murmuring rose from the crowd.

Everyone was filled with disbelief.

Did Xu Ping’an actually possess a powerful Artifact Spirit?

"Senior, how did it go?" Xu Ping’an, unbothered by the astonished gazes around him, transmitted his question.

"I’ll need some time to digest, but after I’ve finished devouring, I should be able to break through to the Tenth Rank. You’ll need to be careful in the meantime," Cang Xue responded.

"Good!" Xu Ping’an replied.

Soon, Cang Xue fell silent.

Xu Ping’an was helpless; he wanted to ask about the wooden token.

Unfortunately, it seemed Cang Xue was temporarily unable to answer.

Well then, he could only wait until Cang Xue had fully devoured the Artifact Spirit’s power before asking again.

Xu Ping’an walked on air, collecting the storage rings of Yu Yongdong and the Great Elder of Demon Cloud Heaven, as well as their other possessions.

After finishing all this, Xu Ping’an finally turned his attention back to the void in front of him.

"Is there anyone else who wants to make a move? Come forward now," Xu Ping’an’s voice was full of unstoppable dominance, echoing through the void.

All around was silent.

Those who came to kill Xu Ping’an suddenly fell into a temporary calm.

"What’s the matter? No one dares to come forward? Are you scared? And here I thought you great sects were capable of something," Xu Ping’an chuckled.

"Xu Ping’an, don’t be so arrogant. Today, you’re surely going to die," a cold snort sounded.

"Oh? I recognize you; you’re that Great Elder Wu Quan of the Fire Divine Palace," Xu Ping’an chuckled, his gaze piercing through the void and landing on an elder in hemp clothes on a cloud.

"Hmph, I didn’t manage to kill you last time; you were just lucky. This time you’ll surely die," Wu Quan snorted coldly.

"Is that so? Then why doesn’t Elder Wu come down for a fight?" Xu Ping’an chuckled.

Wu Quan, as he was now, didn’t even register in his eyes anymore.

"Fellow cultivators, how about we attack together? Considering the rapid growth of this Xu Ping’an, you must all be aware that if we don’t kill him today, in the future we might not have the slightest chance of retaliating against him," Wu Quan immediately suggested to the crowd around him.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an sneered.

So they wanted to join forces against him?

It seemed these fellows weren’t completely foolish after all.