Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

``` "Haha, Xu Ping'an, now that your Semi-Spiritual Weapon is shattered, I'll see what you can do next?" Chen Tianqing, having relied on an elixir, barely recovered from his lower jaw injury. Although the wound hadn't fully healed, speaking posed no issue now. Li Qingyi and the others were also extremely grave. Indeed! Without his Semi-Spiritual Weapon, how could Xu Ping'an perform the moves he did earlier? On Chen Tianqing's side, there was still a Third Rank practitioner, and even a stronger one at the Second Layer of the Third Rank. Of course, it surprised them that Xu Ping'an could kill a First Layer Third Rank. To kill a Second Layer Third Rank, in their view, even with a Semi-Spiritual Weapon, was impossible. Zhou Mengyue, however, sneered coldly; although she hated Chen Tianqing more, she also hoped for Xu Ping'an's death. So seeing Xu Ping'an's weapon shattered, she took delight in his misfortune. In the end, Xu Ping'an couldn't escape death. Xu Ping'an's face remained calm as he tossed another two Purple Spirit Pills into his mouth. Third Rank, low-grade elixirs, he nearly treated them like beans. The dozens of Purple Spirit Pills he had before had dwindled to only five. But he wasn't distressed—elixirs could be earned again. His primary concern was survival. As the power of the Purple Spirit Pills disseminated, Xu Ping'an's dantian was replenished, and his True Yuan became more condensed. He seemed to have taken another step closer to the Sixth Layer of the Sea-Splitting Realm. "Commander Guan, kill him, don't stop until you've completely crippled him. Without his Semi-Spiritual Weapon, he's bound to die," Chen Tianqing ordered coldly. "Yes, Princely Heir!" The middle-aged man, a Second Layer practitioner of the Third Rank Meridian Opening Realm, immediately stepped forward, his eyes sharp as he drew a short knife from his waist. A very sharp short knife. Although not a Spiritual Artifact, it was forged from an excellent grade of Meteorite Iron. Sharp enough to slice hairs, it could cut iron as if it were mud! Xu Ping'an's brows slightly furrowed as he saw the newcomer and said, "Skilled in the arts of assassination, it seems your movement technique is not weak." "Impressive discernment, to perceive my expertise. But since you know I am proficient in movement, you should realize you have no chance of survival against me," the middle-aged man said coldly, his gaze carrying a trace of arrogance. He was no First Layer Third Rank, and a Fifth Layer Sea-Splitting Realm practitioner couldn't possibly defeat him. He always aimed for a one-strike kill, and no matter how weak the opponent, he gave his all. Therefore, he didn't believe that Xu Ping'an could luckily escape from his grasp. Xu Ping'an's eyes flickered as he swiftly formulated a counter-strategy in his mind, and soon he had a plan. "Die!" The Third Rank powerhouse immediately took action. His figure turned into a blur, instantly appearing right in front of Xu Ping'an. The short knife was aimed straight for Xu Ping'an's throat. "So fast!" Xu Ping'an's pupils constricted. The speed of this Third Rank powerhouse was somewhat beyond his expectations. Li Qingyi and the other two were also shocked to the core. With such terrifying speed, how could Xu Ping'an possibly dodge? However, at that moment, a fierce gleam flashed in Xu Ping'an's eyes. Then, like a bolt of lightning, he reached out and grabbed at the short blade. "What? Has he gone mad?" Li Qingyi was astonished. Zhou Mengyue was equally shocked. Chen Tianqing, on the other hand, sneered. "Seeking death!" The Third Rank powerhouse was immediately enraged, feeling Xu Ping'an was courting his own destruction. "Pu chi!" The short blade pierced through Xu Ping'an's palm, instantly penetrating the center. Blood splattered! Li Qingyi's face turned pale. Sun Qiu and Tang Qingheng's expressions became extremely grave. But Xu Ping'an just sneered, and after a moment of pain, quickly grabbed the Third Rank powerhouse's hand. At the same time, the Thunder Devouring Sword erupted once again behind him, as terrifying Thunder power converged into his right hand in an instant. The horrifying Thunder Sword Qi, filled with Spiritual Power, was overwhelming. This Thunder Sword Qi was too overbearing; Xu Ping'an's current state couldn't bear it. The meridians in his arms burst instantaneously, flesh exploding. ``` However, Xu Ping'an seemed as if he could not see, his eyes fierce, using his hand as a sword, he thrust out with his palm. To exchange injury for killing! Yes, what Xu Ping'an could do was to exchange injury for killing. The opponent was too fast, he couldn't capture him, he could only grasp him. Secondly, he would instantly unleash the power of the Thunder Devouring Sword, elevating his explosive force to a Third Rank level. Of course, the price he had to pay was enormous. "No!" The Third Rank powerhouse turned pale with shock in an instant. He felt the terrifying power on Xu Ping'an's arm, more fearsome than the force that had just killed his comrade. No wonder he was able to shatter a Semi-Spiritual Weapon – the power was too frightening. This guy actually forced it into his arm. He wanted to escape, but Xu Ping'an's left hand held on to him tightly. In a hurry, he used his other hand to block, but the Thunder Sword Qi from Xu Ping'an's palm was too terrifying; his own palm exploded the moment it roughly touched Xu Ping'an's arm. "No!" Xu Ping'an's palm pierced through the Third Rank powerhouse's chest, penetrating his heart and even his back. Instantly, Xu Ping'an's palm was stained red with fresh blood. Everyone around was stunned. The Third Rank powerhouse also had a face full of disbelief. He had actually been killed by someone at the Second Rank Fifth Layer Realm? Xu Ping'an spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, but still sneered coldly and withdrew his hand. The Third Rank powerhouse fell to the ground, already devoid of the breath of life. All was silent around. Sun Qiu and Tang Qingheng were completely dumbfounded. What kind of willpower and terrible combat experience was required to make such a move to exchange injury for killing? You had to know, this process had to be extremely well-controlled, otherwise, it would be self-destruction. Yet Xu Ping'an had done it. Xu Ping'an's hands hung down, drenched in fresh blood, especially his right arm, which was almost useless. Nevertheless, Xu Ping'an still stood upright, his eyes proud and aloof. Li Qingyi looked at Xu Ping'an's blood-stained back, deeply shaken inside. To exchange injury for killing! At the age of sixteen, who else could make such a move? What kind of experience had he gone through to perfectly execute such an overpowering killing? At this moment, Li Qingyi suddenly felt that Xu Ping'an was not as simple as he appeared on the surface. Perhaps he hid some secrets unknown to others. She had also probed into Xu Ping'an's past. A worthless son-in-law? Could it really be so? Zhou Mengyue was also immeasurably shocked at this moment. During the moment Xu Ping'an exchanged injury for killing, she felt as if her heart was about to leap out, the intense visual impact, and Xu Ping'an's eyes cold like a ferocious wolf, something she would never forget. Was she wrong? It seemed she truly was! She had missed a supremely dazzling genius! Suddenly, Zhou Mengyue looked towards Li Qingyi, and now she somewhat understood why Li Qingyi would follow Xu Ping'an. She had indeed lost, and it was a crushing defeat, incomparable to Li Qingyi. The Zhou Family was no more! She had lost again! What a joke! Zhou Mengyue's face showed a self-mocking smile, then she turned and walked away. Xu Ping'an's brows furrowed slightly, wanting to stop her, but he no longer had any strength to spare. Now, he still had Chen Tianqing to kill. Chen Tianqing, seeing Xu Ping'an's gaze directing towards him, felt a thump in his heart. He was afraid! Truly afraid! At this moment, Xu Ping'an, even with his arms disabled, still struck him with unspeakable fear.