Beichen Sword Sect, Outer Sect life-and-death arena.
Xu Ping'an stood opposite Li Qing, with quite a few Outer Sect disciples gathered around the stage.
Even some Inner Sect disciples were present, among whom was Wang Tianyu.
"Is this the man you want to kill? He doesn't seem all that remarkable. How dare he, at Seventh Layer of Qi and Blood Realm, challenge Li Qing to a duel in the life-and-death arena? Is he seeking death?" a green-robed young man with a long sword by Wang Tianyu's side sneered disdainfully.
The disciples around them all looked at him, their eyes filled with respect.
Chen Wanshan, at Fourth Layer of the Sea-Splitting Realm, also had a bit of fame within the Inner Sect.
Most importantly, he was the Sword Servant of Young Master Chen, with formidable strength.
"Brother Chen doesn't know, this person possesses the Chaotic Thunder Tyrant Body, and he has a life-and-death grudge with me. If I don't kill him now, it'll be very difficult to do so in the future," Wang Tianyu said with a cold laugh.
"Chaotic Thunder Tyrant Body? It seems he needs to be killed. With such a constitution, if he were to grow stronger, he would pose a threat to Young Master Chen. Beichen can't allow such a person to exist," Chen Wanshan said coldly.
What's the use of a strong physique? Dead, he is but a corpse.
He was determined to clear any obstacles from Young Master Chen's path to invincibility.
"It's also his own death wish this time, daring to agree to a life-and-death duel with Li Qing. If he had cowered and not shown up, I wouldn't have been able to do anything to him," Wang Tianyu said with a light chuckle.
In his view, Xu Ping'an's battle against Li Qing would surely end in death.
"Don't be careless. I've heard he defeated Tian Yun with a single punch. Here's a Second Rank Lower Grade Explosive Pill for you, just in case. Give it to Li Qing," Chen Wanshan handed it to Wang Tianyu.
"Explosive Pill?" Wang Tianyu was taken aback.
Once this elixir is ingested, it can unleash strength exceeding one's own by thirty percent.
Of course, there was a price to pay: after the outburst, one would enter a period of weakness.
"Thank you, Brother Chen!" Wang Tianyu responded immediately.
He then walked over, handed the elixir to Li Qing, and gave him a few instructions.
Although he felt it was unnecessary, he still gave it to Li Qing.
All of this was observed by Xu Ping'an.
He glanced at Chen Wanshan, who stood proudly in the stands, and his brow furrowed slightly.
This man was not weak, and he carried a fierce murderous aura; clearly, he had killed many.
He didn't know the man, so why would he help Wang Tianyu against him?
Regardless of who it was, anyone who dared bully him, he would kill.
"Is that Chen Wanshan? My God, why is he here? He's Young Master Chen's Sword Servant. Many Inner Sect disciples would have to be utterly respectful when they see him, and yet he's appeared here."
"Yes, what kind of person is Young Master Chen? Even his Sword Servant is not someone ordinary people can provoke, not to mention this person's strength is very great."
The Outer Sect disciples discussed animatedly!
Young Master Chen's Sword Servant?
The Young Master Chen from Tianlong County?
Xu Ping'an was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the Young Master of Tianlong County to be in the Beichen Sword Sect.
In terms of who had the greatest strength in Tianlong County, it was naturally the Commandery Prince of Tianlong County, whose strength was at the peak of Fifth Rank.
Sensing Xu Ping'an's gaze, Chen Wanshan looked at Xu Ping'an with disdain, as if looking at an ant.
In his heart, Xu Ping'an sneered. A mere Sword Servant was so arrogant.
Let alone a mere Sword Servant, even if Young Master Chen himself sought to harm him, he would be destined to die.
"Buzz!"
At that moment, a powerful aura swept towards them.
Xu Ping'an looked in the direction of the newcomer, the Outer Sect Elder!
Another Third Rank!
If an Outer Sect Elder is of the Third Rank, wouldn't the Inner Sect require the Fourth Rank?
A life-and-death duel required an Outer Sect Elder as a witness.
The newcomer wasn't the elder from before, but a square-faced middle-aged burly man.
"Is it you two who wish to engage in a life-and-death duel? Do you know the rules of life-and-death duels?" the square-faced burly man asked bluntly.
"Yes!" Xu Ping'an and Li Qing nodded at the same time.
"Good, then I won't say much. I'll ask you one last time, are you voluntarily engaging in a life-and-death duel? Once the fight starts, there is only life or death, no room for surrender," the square-faced burly man said with authority.
"Willing!" Li Qing said without hesitation.
"And you? Don't be rash," the square-faced man looked at Xu Ping'an, his brow slightly furrowed.
Everyone around looked at Xu Ping'an. Surely he wouldn't actually agree, would he?
The opponent was Li Qing, who was at the peak of the Qi-Blood Realm, the number one figure of the Outer Sect!
Even if one were seeking death, this was not the way to do it, right?
"Willing!"
Xu Ping'an was indifferently resolute, giving the square-faced burly man a slight nod of thanks.
Clearly, the opponent was giving him an opportunity to back down.
Unfortunately, he didn't need it.
"Enough, since that's the case, begin," the square-faced burly man sighed.
He then soared towards the arena, shaking his head silently as he left.
The disciples below all felt helpless.
Only Wang Tianyu's lips curled into a cold sneer.
In this battle, Xu Ping'an was bound to die!
"Xu Ping'an, I didn't want to kill you, but someone paid for your life, so don't blame me," Li Qing sneered, holding a long spear in his hand.
At this moment, his body was surging with Qi-Blood, his aura formidable.
"Stop yapping, make your move!" Xu Ping'an drew the long sword from his waist and stood ready.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll fulfill your wish."
Li Qing immediately let a cold light flash in his eyes and then charged at Xu Ping'an with his spear.
The spear moved like a swimming dragon, its tip radiating a strong blood light.
The spear broke through the air, emitting a piercing shrill.
"So powerful, Li Qing's Roaming Dragon Spear Technique must have achieved great accomplishment. That's a First Rank Superior Grade combat technique; can Xu Ping'an withstand a strike?" an Outer Sect disciple remarked with emotion.
"If he can take that strike, I'll stand on my head and shit," a fan of Li Qing immediately sneered disdainfully.
Although others found the comment vulgar, it wasn't without reason.
Li Qing was of the same opinion at that moment, aiming to kill Xu Ping'an with one spear thrust.
To challenge him, Li Qing, to a life-and-death battle—what did they take him for?
Xu Ping'an watched as Li Qing charged with his spear, his gaze undisturbed and tranquil.
In his eyes, the spear thrust was full of flaws.
Just as the speartip came close, he moved, slashing out with the first layer of Thunder Third Layer Sword, Dark Thunder!
"Boom!"
The Dark Force erupted, terrifying Dark Force instantly transferring from the spear to Li Qing's arm.
Li Qing felt his entire arm go numb from the shock, almost losing his grip on the spear.
However, Li Qing was at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Qi and Blood Realm. With a shake of his Qi-Blood, he dispersed Xu Ping'an's Dark Force.
Then he swept his spear in a wide arc.
Roaming Dragon Lashing Tail!
He slammed his spear down with enough force to split mountains and shatter rocks.
"Thinking that will defeat me is delusional!" Li Qing scoffed with disdain in his eyes.
A flicker of surprise also passed through Xu Ping'an's eyes.
Li Qing's strength was indeed substantial, ranked well even among those in the Ninth Layer of the Qi and Blood Realm.
But to think that was the extent of his power was a grave mistake.
A flash of thunder crossed Xu Ping'an's eyes in an instant.
The next moment, his figure turned into an afterimage, and his sword flashed past.
Li Qing's body stiffened in place!
"Thump!"
Li Qing's head rolled off, and his body fell to the ground.
"What?"
Everyone present was stunned!
Including the square-faced burly man on the side.
Li Qing was killed in an instant?
That sword strike just now was so fast!
Wang Tianyu's brows furrowed deeply.
Chen Wanshan's expression also darkened, seemingly surprised by the outcome.
Xu Ping'an, however, paid no attention to the crowd and searched Li Qing's body for elixirs, walking straight down from the arena.
Huh, there's one more Explosive Pill?
"Xu Ping'an, do you dare to accept my challenge to a life-and-death battle!" Wang Tianyu instantly reacted, shouting out.
The rest of the crowd all turned to look at Xu Ping'an.
"Idiot!" Xu Ping'an dropped a single word and left without looking back.
Wang Tianyu's face turned iron blue, his eyes filled with murderous intent.