Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

After the Wilderness Forest trial, Xu Ping’an returned to his dwelling.

Having just advanced his cultivation, Xu Ping’an did not plan to continue pushing for another breakthrough.

The Sunblaze Fruit now offered little benefit to his cultivation practice, and with three left, he did not intend to continue consuming them.

However, the reward he obtained from this trial, the second-rank superior-grade elixir Spirit Origin Pill, was quite impressive. After he mastered his strength, he could completely consume these three pills and achieve a breakthrough to the Fourth or even Fifth Layer in one fell swoop.

As for the Sixth Layer, the prospects were not very promising.

Additionally, the third-rank elixir Spirit Stream Pill could wait and be taken when breaking through to the third rank without haste.

"It is time to break through to the Great Accomplishment Realm of the first layer of the Great Brightness Vajra Decision," Xu Ping’an thought to himself.

Suddenly, a Long Yan Fruit appeared in his hand.

The Long Yan Fruit, a third-rank superior-grade medicinal material, is a type of extremely hot material.

This material can bring about the power of Long Yan, which tempers the physical body.

Normally, those who are not at the third rank wouldn’t dare to consume this fruit.

Because the power of the Long Yan Fruit is enough to make a cultivator at the second rank of the Ninth Layer Realm explode.

However, Xu Ping’an’s physical strength had already surpassed that of an ordinary second-rank ninth-layer cultivator, even exceeding many of the third rank, and was completely capable of withstanding this power.

Without any more hesitation, he swallowed the Long Yan Fruit directly.

Once the Long Yan Fruit entered his stomach, a tremendously vast power of Long Yan exploded within his body, impacting his meridians, Pill Sea, and flesh and blood.

Xu Ping’an did not hesitate, standing up and performing the cultivation technique of the Great Brightness Vajra Decision in the courtyard.

The technique of the Great Brightness Vajra Decision was not a sitting meditation cultivation but a set of movements similar to a fist technique.

At this moment, as Xu Ping’an performed the technique, it was majestic and brimming with violent power.

With the execution of his movements, the power of Long Yan began to be drawn throughout his body, impacting all of his flesh.

As the power struck, his flesh began to consume the strength, becoming more substantial and powerful under its impact.

"The first layer of Great Brightness Vajra Decision has reached the minor peak of initial success."

Soon, Xu Ping’an felt his qi-blood increase sharply, and his body’s strength was also surging dramatically.

His flesh became more potent, and his bones and meridians were gradually strengthening.

At this moment, Xu Ping’an felt his power erupting dramatically.

His hand movements did not stop, but instead, they became even more fluent and rapid.

The power of Long Yan remained substantial, and Xu Ping’an’s absorption rate became stronger.

One incense stick’s time!

Two incense sticks’ time!

One hour!

"Roar!"

A terrifying dragon’s roar sounded from within Xu Ping’an’s body.

"Boom!"

Qi-blood like a dragon’s roar?

Success!

The first layer of the Great Brightness Vajra Decision was finally cultivated to the Great Accomplishment Realm.

However, Xu Ping’an did not stop; he tried to challenge the Second Layer.

Unfortunately, after the time it took for one incense stick to burn, the power of Long Yan in his body dissipated completely, and he did not break through to the Second Layer.

"What a pity!" Xu Ping’an thought regretfully.

But soon after, his eyes became sharp, and he threw a punch.

His qi-blood was incredibly thick and robust.

"Boom!"

A giant rock far away was directly blasted apart.

Xu Ping’an casually picked up a rock, squeezed it in his hand, and a piece of Qingyan stone, as hard as Mysterious Iron, was directly crushed.

"Interesting. Now, relying solely on the strength of my physical body, I am already a match for the Sea-Splitting Realm Eighth Layer, and if I add True Yuan, I can even battle at the initial stage of the Ninth Layer," Xu Ping’an said excitedly to himself.

His combat power was now directly comparable to the initial stage of the Ninth Layer Realm.

This breakthrough in the Great Brightness Diamond Decision had indeed significantly enhanced his strength.

"It’s time to choose a Combat Technique from the Scripture Pavilion," Xu Ping’an muttered to himself.

The Thunder Triple Layer Technique no longer satisfied him given his current combat power.

As for the Cultivation Techniques in his memory, there seemed to be none that were suitable.

Therefore, to practice a suitable Combat Technique, he could only head to the Scripture Pavilion.

Soon, Xu Ping’an arrived at the Scripture Pavilion.

Xu Ping’an showed his Inner Sect Disciple Token, and after an old man stationed there took a glance at him, he allowed Xu Ping’an to enter.

"Such robust Qi-Blood, his physical strength is extremely powerful. With this, after reaching the Fourth Rank, his cultivation speed will be much faster," the old man murmured to himself in surprise as he watched Xu Ping’an’s departing figure.

Xu Ping’an was unaware of the old man’s surprise, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.

In fact, what the old man said was true. After reaching the Fourth Rank, one would need to use their own True Yuan to temper their bones, and this process was exceedingly long.

Now, Xu Ping’an’s practice of the Great Brightness Diamond Decision was actually tempering his bones with the power of his Qi-Blood.

Therefore, when the time came, his tempering speed would be much faster than that of the average person.

This is something Xu Ping’an naturally understood from his previous life as an emperor.

So, he had never been solely focused on improving his cultivation level.

The first floor of the Scripture Pavilion belonged to the Outer Sect, which mostly included First Rank and Second Rank Combat Techniques.

Xu Ping’an glanced around briefly and then directly gave up.

These Cultivation Combat Techniques were almost useless to him.

The second floor was part of the Inner Sect, where most of the Combat Techniques were of Third Rank and Fourth Rank, practiced by the Sect elders, rarely accessible to ordinary disciples on regular days.

Therefore, the reward this time could be said to be enormous.

Of course, the Treasure Pavilion also had a third floor, where the Sect’s heritage treasures were kept. Only the Sect Leader and a very few elders were permitted to enter.

Xu Ping’an started exploring the second floor.

The Combat Techniques on the second floor were obviously much better than those on the first floor. Still, many Cultivation Combat Techniques did not catch his interest.

This time, he planned to select a primary offensive swordsmanship Combat Technique.

For footwork, he had the Ghost Cloud Step, which he did not need to upgrade for the time being.

As for fist techniques, he had the foundational Fist Technique of the Great Brightness Diamond Decision, which was already sufficient once practiced to the point of becoming second nature.

The real swordsmanship, while he had the nourishing technique, could only be used once, and the power of the Thunder Triple Layer Technique was somewhat lacking.

Therefore, this time he was looking for an ultimate lethal swordsmanship Combat Technique.

"Eh? The Sky-breaking Sword Decision?" A hint of surprise flickered in Xu Ping’an’s eyes.

He did hold some impression of this Sword Decision.

Because this Sword Decision was created by a Ninth Rank Expert known as the Sky-breaking Great Emperor, it had immense power and was an extremely strong swordsmanship Cultivation Technique.

This Sword Decision has a total of nine layers.

However, at present, this Combat Technique seemed to be incomplete, only up to the first four layers.

"Though it’s incomplete, these four layers are enough. Just the value of these four layers already surpasses the combined value of all the Cultivation Combat Techniques here. I’ll take it," Xu Ping’an thought to himself.

Without any hesitation, he directly took the Sword Decision and walked out.

"You’re choosing this one?" The old man asked in surprise upon seeing the Sky-breaking Sword Decision in Xu Ping’an’s hands.

"Yes, this one," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

The old man frowned deeply and after a long time, he tried to persuade him, "This Sword Decision is extremely difficult to practice. Many elders have practiced it but unfortunately, all have failed. No one has mastered it. Are you sure you want to select this one? Why not choose another and not waste this opportunity."

"No need, I’ll stick with this one," Xu Ping’an said still smiling, completely unfazed.

Difficult?

A Sword Decision created by a Ninth Layer Emperor Body Realm, would it really be difficult for a Twelfth Rank Sword Emperor like himself?

Seeing Xu Ping’an’s determination, the old man said no more. After registering for Xu Ping’an and giving him a few instructions, he no longer paid attention to Xu Ping’an.

With a slight smile, Xu Ping’an picked up the Sword Decision and left.

And just as he turned around, he distinctly heard the old man sigh.

Xu Ping’an smiled indifferently. Perhaps once he mastered it, it would shock many people!