Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law-Chapter 776 - 775 Nine Heavens Divine Fire
Following the escape of the Divine Demonic Qi, the people from Jade Immortal Sect and Myriad Demons Sect also left one after another.
The entire Refining Alliance gradually became quiet.
The Refining Alliance was now in ruins, but there were not many casualties among the disciples.
The few disciples who died had been affected by the battles of those in the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Owing to these Immortal Emperor realm powerhouses leaving, Empress Xianlan was fortunate to avoid disaster.
However, she was not lightly injured, her complexion pale.
"Mother, are you alright?" Yu Xianlan asked anxiously as she approached.
"I’m fine, just some injuries on my physical body, which can be healed after some rest and recuperation. It hasn’t affected my Dao Laws." Empress Xianlan, Lan Xi, waved her hand in response.
Lan Xi is Empress Xianlan’s real name, and she is known as Immortal Empress Yun Yao; therefore, most Immortal Emperor realm powerhouses call her either Immortal Empress Yun Yao or just Empress Xianlan.
"Xu Ping’an, I have to thank you for this time. If you hadn’t killed Qingyun Sword Emperor, my fate might have been very grim," Empress Lan Xi came over and said earnestly to Xu Ping’an.
This time, the Jade Immortal Sect obviously intended to leave her here, and once Qingyun Immortal Emperor and Supreme Yin Immortal Emperor joined forces,
Even with the assistance of Immortal Auntie Yu, she would have undoubtedly faced death.
"Ping’an, I really owe you thanks this time," Yu Xianlan said, visibly moved.
"Auntie Lan, you’re too polite. I was also doing it for myself; Qingyun Sword Emperor wanted to kill me, so naturally, I had to fight back," Xu Ping’an said with slight embarrassment.
Truthfully, he acted for his own sake, not for Empress Xianlan.
"Good child, your ability to slay Qingyun Sword Emperor really took me by surprise. In the younger generation, your strength is probably enough to rank in the top ten of the prodigies," Lan Xi said with a smile.
Yu Xianlan also looked up at Xu Ping’an with admiration, his strength truly deserving her utmost respect.
"Auntie Lan, you flatter me, I just used some methods, that’s all."
Xu Ping’an replied with an embarrassed smile.
He had killed Qingyun Sword Emperor by burning two of his Dao Laws; his current true strength was about at the peak of the First Layer of the Immortal Emperor Realm.
"Haha, it’s truly a hero emerges from the young. A Tenth Rank Cultivator slaying a Fourth Layer Realm Immortal Emperor is indeed extraordinary," said a hearty voice as Refining Alliance Hierarch Shen Sanqian walked over with a smile.
"Greetings, Hierarch Shen," Lan Xi greeted.
"Haha, Empress Xianlan, no need for formalities. If it hadn’t been for your help, our Artifact Refining Alliance would have suffered even greater losses," Shen Sanqian said with a chuckle.
"Divine Artifact City is worthy of its name. The senior who took action at the end must be the Artifact Spirit of Divine Artifact City," Lan Xi said.
"Indeed, it was the Artifact Spirit senior. However, it’s regrettable that we let a sliver of that demon god’s Divine Sense escape. The upcoming days in the Spirit Realm might be tumultuous," Shen Sanqian said gravely.
Lan Xi’s expression was also grave. A mere sliver of a Divine Demonic strong being’s Divine Sense was likely not easy to deal with,
Especially with Jade Immortal Sect and Myriad Demons Sect scheming from the shadows.
"Well, even if that Divine Sense did escape, it was seriously injured, so it probably won’t stir up trouble anytime soon," Shen Sanqian responded.
Lan Xi nodded in agreement.
The others breathed a sigh of relief.
However, there was still a sense of worry in their hearts: that escaped Divine Sense probably wouldn’t just let things be.
Fortunately, with the Artifact Spirit senior presiding over Divine Artifact City, they should be safe.
"So, you must be the champion of this Artifact Refining Championship, right? Not bad at all. Not only are you powerful, but you also possess exceptional talent in artifact refining. Would you like to join our Refining Alliance and become the Vice Alliance Hierarch?" Shen Sanqian asked.
The members of the Refining Alliance all turned their gazes towards Xu Ping’an.
The Great Supreme Elder had previously raised this issue, but Xu Ping’an had not given an answer.
Now, with Hierarch Shen raising it once more, surely Xu Ping’an wouldn’t decline.
"Hierarch Shen, thank you for your kind offer, but I have no intentions of joining the Refining Alliance," Xu Ping’an shook his head and replied.
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He did not want to join any power, as they would only become shackles to him.
Although the Refining Alliance was powerful, Xu Ping’an did not aspire to be part of it, for staying would only hinder him.
The crowd around showed looks of astonishment—Xu Ping’an had actually refused.
This was the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Refining Alliance, whose status was incredibly exalted, yet he declined so easily.
A hint of a smile appeared on Lan Xi’s face.
"Don’t be in a hurry to refuse, think it over carefully. The Refining Alliance can offer you great help, both in cultivation and artifact refining. We can provide you with numerous resources, so consider it again," Shen Sanqian said with a smile.
Xu Ping’an’s refusal had surprised him, but he was not angry.
A genius like this was naturally proud and would not be easily swayed.
Seeing Shen Sanqian put it that way, Xu Ping’an could only nod.
If he insisted on his way too forcefully, it would be too disrespectful to Alliance Hierarch Shen.
"Well, since you’ve won first place, the prize from this year’s competition of the Refining Alliance is yours. Besides, after you receive your reward, Artifact Spirit Elder wants to meet with you. This is a great opportunity," the Alliance Hierarch said.
Why would Artifact Spirit want to meet with him?
Although Xu Ping’an was puzzled, Shen Sanqian had called it an opportunity, so it probably wasn’t anything bad.
"Ping’an, if you obtain the Divine Fire, could you help detoxify Yao Yao?" Yu Xianlan asked anxiously.
Xu Ping’an glanced at Gongsun Yao, who quickly lowered her head.
"Don’t worry, I will," Xu Ping’an responded.
Having said that, Xu Ping’an followed the Great Supreme Elder of the Refining Alliance toward the deeper areas of the alliance.
Alliance Hierarch Shen then discussed the matter of the Jade Immortal Sect and Myriad Demons Sect’s cooperation with the Immortal Emperor.
"Yao Yao, don’t worry, Xu Ping’an has agreed. With his strength, he will surely assimilate the Divine Fire," Yu Xianlan consoled Gongsun Yao.
"Thank you, Immortal Auntie Yu," Gongsun Yao replied gratefully.
"Why are you being formal with me?" Immortal Auntie Yu said with a laugh.
Gongsun Yao said nothing, but her gaze followed Xu Ping’an’s retreating figure, her heart filled with complexity.
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Xu Ping’an followed Great Supreme Elder Liu Tianya into an underground palace at the deepest part of the Refining Alliance.
"Ahead is where the Nine Heavens Divine Fire is located. Our esteemed Artifact Spirit has trapped the Nine Heavens Divine Fire in this Underground Palace. However, due to its immense power, even the Alliance Hierarch, who is at the Eighth Layer of the Immortal Emperor Realm, cannot subdue it. If you truly can, then the Nine Heavens Divine Fire will belong to you," Liu Tianya said, looking toward Xu Ping’an.
"Is the Nine Heavens Divine Fire that strong? Even an Alliance Hierarch at the Eighth Layer of the Immortal Emperor Realm can’t subdue it?" Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.
"It is very strong. After all, the Nine Heavens Divine Fire originates from above the Nine Heavens, and its might is enormous. Let alone the Immortal Emperor Realm, even those in the Immortal Emperor’s Realm would find it difficult to forcibly subdue it. But you have the essence of Chaotic True Fire, so perhaps you have a chance to succeed," Liu Tianya said.
Xu Ping’an nodded but felt a sense of gravity in his heart.
It seemed that the Divine Fire would not be easy to subdue.
To subdue the Divine Fire, it appeared a hefty price must be paid.
"Great Elder, I understand. Let me in," Xu Ping’an said.
Liu Tianya nodded and then opened the massive stone door.
As the stone door opened, a terrifying wave of scorching heat assaulted him.
Feeling this frightful temperature, Xu Ping’an’s gaze became even more intense.
He must subdue this Divine Fire; only then could his Chaotic True Fire undergo transformation.
As Xu Ping’an entered, the stone door immediately closed behind him.
"I hope you can subdue the Divine Fire," Liu Tianya murmured to himself, then turned and left.
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