In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

Su Han looked at the pill in his hand, then at Mu Qingxue's determined eyes, and felt a warmth in his heart. He stopped refusing and swallowed the pill directly.

The elixir melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a powerful and pure medicinal force that surged into his limbs and bones. This medicinal force was gentle yet potent, rapidly repairing his damaged meridians and replenishing his depleted stellar energy.

"Thank you very much, Senior Sister," Su Han said sincerely.

"Focus on healing," Mu Qingxue said softly, then stepped aside to protect him.

Elder Lin watched this scene with a hint of relief in his eyes, but his expression quickly turned serious. He said to the disciples around him, "Everyone, spread out a bit and don't disturb Su Han's healing. The upcoming ranking battles will be the real test."

Time passed second by second.

The atmosphere in the training ground grew increasingly heated, with everyone eagerly anticipating the upcoming battle.

An hour passed quickly.

When Su Han opened his eyes again, a glint of light flashed in them. Although his face was still somewhat pale, his aura had stabilized and even showed a slight improvement.

"How is it?" Elder Lin asked hurriedly.

"I've recovered about 70%," Su Han said after assessing his internal condition.

The effects of the Rejuvenation Pill were indeed astonishing. It not only stabilized his injuries but also turned misfortune into blessing, making his star power more condensed and bringing him only one step away from breaking through to the Star Palace Realm.

"Seventy percent...that's enough." Elder Lin nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes. "The top ten ranking battles are intense, but not a life-or-death struggle. If you are no match for them, just admit defeat. The sect will not stand idly by and watch its disciples perish. Your talent has already been shown, and your future is limitless. There's no need to fight for short-term gains."

Su Han knew that Elder Lin was worried about him, so he nodded and said, "This disciple understands."

But in his heart, he thought: Not to fight? The path of martial arts is inherently defying the heavens, fighting against man and against the heavens. If one doesn't even have this much spirit, how can one climb to the pinnacle of martial arts?
His goal has always been to be number one!

"Boom!"

A bell rang out, its sound echoing throughout the entire training ground.

Yun Qingzi stood up, his gaze sweeping over the ten disciples who had made it into the top ten below, and announced loudly, "The top ten ranking battle begins now! The rules are simple: opponents will be determined by drawing lots, winners will advance, and losers will be eliminated, until the top three are determined. The top three will then compete in a round-robin tournament to determine the final ranking!"

"Now, let's begin the draw!"

Ten beams of light descended from the sky and landed in front of Su Han and the other ten people. Each beam contained a jade tablet.

Su Han casually grabbed a jade pendant, which was warm to the touch and had a number engraved on it—three.

"Match 1, number one versus number ten!"

As the referee's voice faded, two figures leaped onto the largest central arena.

One of them was Ye Wuhen!
Although he was defeated by Su Han, he was still among the top ten strongest, and after an hour of healing, although his aura was somewhat weak, it was still powerful.

His opponent was a disciple at the mid-stage of the Star Palace Realm, from Chiyang Peak.

"Senior Brother Ye, please enlighten me." The disciple from Chiyang Peak said solemnly, clasping his hands in greeting.

Ye Wuhen nodded without speaking and immediately attacked. Although he was injured, as the former number one disciple of the Qingyun Sect, his strength was still not to be underestimated. In just three moves, the Chiyang Peak disciple was defeated.

Ye Wuhen wins!

A round of applause erupted from the audience. Although Ye Wuhen had lost to Su Han, he still demonstrated formidable dominance.

"Match Two, Number Two vs. Number Nine!"

The two who took the stage were Mu Qingxue and a mid-stage Star Palace Realm disciple from Qingyun Peak.

"Junior Sister Mu, please." The Qingyun Peak disciple smiled, but a hint of apprehension lingered in his eyes. Mu Qingxue's strength was absolutely top-tier among those in the early stages of the Star Palace Realm.

"please."

Mu Qingxue's expression was cold and aloof. She drew her longsword, its light as clear as water, instantly enveloping her opponent. The two exchanged dozens of blows, their swords flashing and star power clashing, drawing gasps of amazement from the audience.

"Tianya Sword Manual - Everlasting Life!"

Mu Qingxue let out a sharp cry, and her sword aura suddenly changed. The originally sharp sword light became continuous, like spring rain nourishing all things, yet it also concealed a deadly intent.

"puff!"

The Qingyun Peak disciple was caught off guard and struck in the chest by a sword light, spitting blood as he flew backward.

"Mu Qingxue wins!"

Cheers erupted once again in the Tianya Peak area. Mu Qingxue's ability to defeat a mid-stage Star Palace Realm opponent and enter the top five had exceeded many people's expectations.

Mu Qingxue stepped off the stage, her face slightly pale, clearly having expended considerable energy in the battle. She walked to Su Han's side and whispered, "Junior Brother Su, good luck."

Su Han nodded and looked towards the arena.

"Match three, number three versus number eight!"

It was Su Han's turn.

Su Han took a deep breath, took a step forward, and his figure transformed into a sword light, instantly appearing on the arena.

His opponent was a burly young man who wielded a giant axe, his muscles bulging, exuding a wild aura.

"Chiyang Peak, Shi Meng," the burly young man said in a deep voice, his eyes fixed fiercely on Su Han. "Su Han, although you defeated Ye Wuhen, how much strength do you still have?"

Shi Meng, with a mid-stage Star Palace Realm cultivation, possesses innate divine strength. He has mastered the "Crimson Sun Overlord Body Technique" to perfection, boasting astonishing defensive capabilities and incredibly ferocious offensive power. He holds a very high position within Crimson Sun Peak, second only to Ling Tian.

"We'll see once we try." Su Han said calmly, the Tianya Sword appearing in his hand.

"Arrogant!" Shi Meng roared, stomping his foot on the ground and charging towards Su Han like a cannonball. His giant axe, carrying the force to split mountains and shatter rocks, cleaved down fiercely.

"Earth-Splitting Slash!"

The air was torn apart, producing a piercing crack. This axe strike was powerful and heavy, enough to split a small mountain in two.

Su Han's eyes narrowed, and he dared not be careless. Although he had recovered seventy percent of his strength, he still felt pressured by the full force of a mid-stage Star Palace Realm expert.

"Heavenly Sword Manual - Breaking Army!"

Instead of retreating, Su Han advanced, his Tianya Sword transforming into a streak of cold light, precisely striking the side of the giant axe.

"Ding!"

With a crisp crack, sparks flew everywhere.

Su Han felt a tremendous force coming from him, his arm went slightly numb, and his body involuntarily slid backward several feet, leaving two deep marks on the bluestone ground.

"Such powerful strength!" Su Han was secretly shocked. Shi Meng's strength was probably even stronger than that of an ordinary late-stage Star Palace Realm cultivator.

"Haha, Su Han, is that all you've got? It seems you're truly at your limit!" Shi Meng was overjoyed to see Su Han being cleaved back by his axe, and his attack became even more ferocious. He swung his giant axe, creating a sky full of axe shadows that enveloped Su Han.

"Ta-da!"

On the arena, the clang of metal clashing against metal was deafening. Su Han's figure weaved through the myriad axe shadows, his Tianya Sword flashing continuously, each clash causing his blood to surge.

"Junior Brother Su is in bad shape," the disciples of Tianya Peak said worriedly.

"Shi Meng's strength is too great, and his defense is astonishing. Junior Brother Su's sword will have a hard time breaking through his defenses." Elder Lin frowned deeply. (End of this chapter)