Chapter 1143 - 1143: Handsome Son-in-Law Fights His Father-in-Law

Looking at Liu Zixuan's expression, Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder both frowned and said in a deep voice, "Absolutely not!"

"Zixuan, perhaps you don't know yet, but the people sent by the Netherworld Hall are extremely sinister, different from our regular Martial Artists. Even I and the Great Elder together couldn't kill them."

Liu Zixuan nodded, "That is a Magician. On the way here, Uncle Liangzi and Uncle Houzi have already told me about him. Don't worry, I am prepared!"

"Will you die if you don't show off?"

Xiaoxiao spoke with resentment, "Back then, your swordsmanship could indeed match my father's, but after all, it was just a competition of swordsmanship. My parents' realm is far above yours. They couldn't kill that sinister Magician even when they teamed up. Do you think you can?"

"I..."

"What do you mean 'you'!" Xiaoxiao interrupted Liu Zixuan directly, "You're just showing off. Everyone knows that such a strong opponent should be eliminated early, but you shouldn't face him alone. With so many strong people around, you could all go together!"

Liu Zixuan scratched his head and joked, "Don't say that, your concerned look is really more like a little fairy than a little witch!"

Angry, Xiaoxiao stomped her foot and hit Liu Zixuan, "I'm being serious here, and you're still joking at a time like this!"

"Zixuan, Xiaoxiao is not exaggerating, we know you have some cards, but the realm is there. You're one person. Forget about killing that Magician, I'm afraid you can't even defeat him." Sword Venerable Ling Xiao also spoke.

Liu Zixuan grinned, "Won't you two say something?"

"Saying something is never more important than doing something, right?" Houzi and Wang Liang smiled meaningfully.

Liu Zixuan took a deep breath; it seemed that he had to put on a show to convince the people of the Profound Sword Sect.

His gaze swept across the crowd, finally resting on Sword Venerable Ling Xiao: "Uncle Ling, would you like to draw your sword for a duel?"

"Another duel?"

"It's not just about swordsmanship!" Liu Zixuan said with a smile.

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao understood that Liu Zixuan wanted to prove his strength. He really didn't want to fight again because he had already faced that Magician and knew his terrifying aspects. To let Liu Zixuan go easily would probably be sending him to his death.

But it was also clear that Liu Zixuan was determined. A duel would be good to let him know that life-and-death battles are far more brutal than ordinary sword competitions.

Both Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and all the elders of the Profound Sword Sect held Liu Zixuan in high regard. However, they always felt that Liu Zixuan was very young and had experienced very little, so he would act impulsively from time to time.

A fight now to teach him some lessons and experience might not be a bad thing.

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao nodded slightly, tapped his toes and directly appeared in front of Liu Zixuan: "Make your move."

"You're not drawing your sword?" Liu Zixuan laughed.

"The previous duel was purely about swordsmanship, now I'll show you my real strength. But rest assured, with a major battle looming, I'll only make a point, and won't hurt you!" Sword Venerable Ling Xiao said proudly.

Liu Zixuan pursed his lips. He couldn't possibly tell Sword Venerable Ling Xiao that he couldn't defeat him, could he?

No matter what, he was the Sect Leader of a Hidden Sect, respect must be given.

Since he wasn't drawing his sword, then let's fight!

Soon, the surrounding crowd dispersed, giving them space to duel.

Several elders wore relaxed smiles: "The last sword competition was already thrilling, truly looking forward to this duel now!"

"I think the Sect Leader wants to teach Zixuan a lesson this time, to make him restrain himself a bit." Elder Yang said.

Elder Ming nodded: "Exactly, Zixuan indeed has great talent, but he's too arrogant. If he doesn't restrain himself, he could suffer a significant loss. Sect Leader and Great Elder couldn't defeat that Magician together, how could a young man in his twenties possibly do it!"

"Perhaps he does have some reason for his arrogance!" The Great Elder muttered to the side.

"I don't believe he can defeat my dad!" Xiaoxiao pouted.

However, Wang Liang and Houzi across them exchanged glances, revealing a different look in their eyes.

Houzi chuckled mischievously, "A handsome son-in-law fighting the father-in-law, this show will definitely be interesting!"

"It will be over soon." Wang Liang said with arms crossed, smiling.

"Though I often want to beat this shameless Liu Zixuan, to be honest, he is indeed very strong." Houzi's expression also turned solemn.

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao, looking at the proudly standing Liu Zixuan, had a subtle twitch at the corner of his mouth: "Now I'll let you see how powerful an Innate Emperor Realm Second Heaven expert can be when attacking!"

"I'll definitely watch closely!" Liu Zixuan replied earnestly.

With that, Sword Venerable Ling Xiao suddenly paused, his figure resembling a ghost, appeared abruptly to Liu Zixuan's left side, raising an arm to strike directly.

Liu Zixuan's eyebrows arched slightly, a smile on his lips, as he dodged this powerful attack with closed eyes, slightly shifting his body.

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's pupils contracted slightly: "Looks like you've improved a lot these days!"

"Uncle Ling, draw your sword!" Liu Zixuan said gently.

"Not yet needed!"

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao shouted loudly, his entire body soared skyward, head down, during the turning motion, his left hand rested behind him, and his right hand formed a palm striking toward Liu Zixuan's head.

Liu Zixuan chuckled helplessly, thinking that Sword Venerable Ling Xiao still regarded him as a newcomer to the Profound Sword Sect!

Very casually raising a hand and halting his body, he confronted that palm directly.

Boom!

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's full-force palm strike met Liu Zixuan's casual palm with a resounding clash, everyone thought Liu Zixuan would surely lose.

But when they looked closely, Liu Zixuan had not only not lost but also held the upper hand.

Forcing Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's right hand in a grip, slightly straightening his body, his knee was raised, barely a few centimeters from striking Sword Venerable Ling Xiao's dantian.

In other words, unless Sword Venerable Ling Xiao abandoned this attack, he was bound to suffer an injury!

"You..." Sword Venerable Ling Xiao was taken aback.

According to his earlier prediction, no matter how Liu Zixuan reacted, he would instantly fall into a disadvantage, yet how did the situation reverse?

Liu Zixuan's lips slightly curved, his right hand suddenly exerting force, pure Inner Strength immediately surged toward Sword Venerable Ling Xiao.

Bam!

Even though Sword Venerable Ling Xiao had made full preparations, he still took the hit, his body rapidly retreating, staggering back four or five steps before regaining his stance.

"This... how is this possible!"

"Under the full power of the Sect Leader, he couldn't withstand Liu Zixuan's casual strike. Has that brat already reached that mysterious realm?"

"This is too unbelievable, he left the Profound Sword Sect just three months ago, and back then he hadn't even truly reached the Emperor Realm yet..."